Guest Pass Promotion

Once a non-member purchases a guest pass, he/she will be issued a letter to purchase a membership to the Centre Court Athletic Club for a 10% discount.  This individual may use the discount to purchase any type of membership that the Club offers.  This will pertain to a couple or a family membership and the discount will be applied.  The participant will have a two-week period to purchase the membership with the discount.  The customer service staff will complete the information for you so that all you will do is return the letter to receive your discount by the designated date.

New CCAC Promotions

All of the staff has been busy putting together some promotions for the members of Centre Court Athletic Club for membership, tennis, racquetball and fitness.  These promotions have been designed to reward the member who uses these facilities throughout the year.  Be on the lookout for some promotions for lessons, drill clinics, tournaments, parties and other options throughout the year.  

Ball Hopper Usage

Centre Court Athletic Club has discontinued the restriction on ball hopper use at our facility.  Members or guests may bring in a ball hopper to help make it easier to transport and pick-up tennis balls while on the courts.  CCAC will also have a hopper of tennis balls ready if you would like to rent them while at the Club for a fee of $3.00

PCT Registration

All fall/winter permanent court time holders may register for the winter/spring session beginning on December 16, 2011.  The winter/spring session will begin on the week of January 16, 2012.  This session will extend for an 18 week period and holders will receive a $1/hr. discount if they reserve for the full session.

Web-Site Calendar

On the Hanover Park Park District web-site, there is an area for Calendar of Events that lists activities, programs and items that pertain to the Park District and CCAC.  By highlighting the item on the calendar, it will give you a brief description of the event and the time it is scheduled for.  It may also be included in the HPPD brochure.  If you see something in the Web-Site Calendar and would like more information on it, please call the CCAC customer service desk at 630-837-6300.

Free Guest Days

October 17 (Monday), November 15 (Tuesday) and December 16 (Friday) are the days you can bring a guest without using the guest passes you have in the system.  Remind us that you have one free guest with you on that day. 

Six-Pack Drills and Lessons!     

It's our newest promotions for members only. Pick up a flyer and ask at the front desk or any of the tennis pros for more information.  Check it out... don't miss out.

Gym Use

As a courtesy, our members can use the gym when there is not a program booked.  You are able to use the gym for basketball or to walk.  Please check in at the front desk first.  If it is open we will put a band on your wrist so the building supervisor will know it is ok for you to be there.  We do have some basketballs at the desk.  If you are walking, the sign above the door into the gym tells you 15 laps equals 1 mile.

Fitness Center Youth Hours

The fitness center will only be open to youths ages 11-15 at the following times:

Weekdays: 2-6 pm; Weekends: 12-6 pm.  Youth ages 11-13 must be supervised by a parent or legal guardian and are not allowed in the free weight area.  Youth must be 16 to use the free weights.

Teens Intro To Fitness

This is a session that meets 1 hour 3 times/week with a personal trainer.   After successful completion, youth may workout during all operating hours of fitness.  (Ages 11-13 will continue to require parental/legal guardian supervision.)  If you are interested, please see Nannette to set up an appointment (there is a charge for this program).  More information can be found online and in our brochure.

Gift Cards

The holidays are just around the corner.  Purchase a gift card and you be helping the Hanover Park Park District Foundation.  Check the display board for gift cards that can be purchased immediately.  We have many more that are available to order and you will get them in about a week.  All merchants give us a percentage of the purchases.  Ask at the Customer Service desk if you want to see the book of merchants that offer gift cards.  If you know you will be shopping, buy it for yourself.  We greatly appreciate your support.

Fall Tennis Lessons

In August, 2011, CCAC introduced its new, exciting, more comprehensive tennis lesson program, which encompasses both Quickstart (4-10 yr olds) and junior development (11-18) lessons.  With these new programs, we saw 112 total lesson participants go through the Fall I session.  This total represents almost double the lesson participants in Fall I of 2010.  Thanks for the great start to a great year!

Fall II lessons start the week of October 24, 2011 and will run for seven weeks.  Signup for this new session has started.  Interested in signing up?  Not sure what class to take?  No problem!  Please see any member of the customer service or tennis pro staff for assistance.

Tennis Lesson Discount for Members

So you want to take tennis lessons and save money?  Great - CCAC has just the thing.  Become a member and start saving immediately!  Not only will you pay the lower member rates for lessons, but for each consecutive session you sign up for, the savings grow, and grow and grow....  These savings may more than make up for the cost of your membership.  Please see the customer service staff for more information.

He's Back.....(For Good This Time)

So we introduced him last year, but things did not go as planned.  Second time, however, is definitely the charm!  Karl Peterson, a 20+ year tennis professional, has agreed to join the CCAC tennis staff on a full-time basis and will be a vital role in developing CCAC's junior and adult programs.  Karl has been instrumental in developing high level junior programs throughout the area.  Early in his career, he was a key factor in growing the Courts Plus (Elmhurst, IL) junior program by more than 200 children.  As one of the first teaching professionals at Five Seasons (Burr Ridge, IL), he implemented NITTL tennis at that facility as well as grew a non-existent junior tennis program.  Finally, Karl was brought to Vaughan (Aurora, IL) to help revitalize a declining junior program after the retirement of Jack Sharpe. 

Karl's first official day will be Monday, October 24, 2011, which is also the first day of the Fall II tennis session.  However, you may see him occasionally on court before then as some lessons have transitioned to CCAC with him.  He will be instrumental in working with the NITTL ladies drills, plus weeknight junior development programs.  Karl and I are both excited about the future of CCAC and the direction of our tennis program.  Please help me welcome him to our facility.

Junior Team Tennis

CCAC is starting an in-house junior team tennis league.  This league will be for any junior players 10-18 and will be split between singles, doubles, and possibly mixed doubles.  It's a great way to get the youngest club tennis players playing more than once per week!  Flyers will be available shortly and practices/matches will start in early November.  See Will Tennant or Art Steuber for more information. 

For further competition, the USTA has an 18-under junior tennis league whose official home is right here at CCAC!  This season, CCAC hopes to have a few teams represent our club in competition against other local clubs using the JTT format (singles, doubles, mixed doubles).  The season for this begins in January, 2012, with signup commencing around Thanksgiving.  More information will be available in the near future.  See Will Tennant or Art Steuber if you are interested.

All Things NITTL

The NITTL season started in September, 2011, with CCAC being represented by four teams this season.  The ladies are doing great so far and look to be major contenders in each of their divisions this season.  Home matches are played at 10am and noon on Fridays.  Come out and cheer for your fellow CCAC members.

To keep us in tip top tennis shape over the upcoming holiday season, the tennis staff is looking into various NITTL holiday drills.  More information to come when available.  Interested in playing NITTL this year?  Contact Will Tennant as soon as possible.

Racquetball Lessons

If you are interested in learning the game of racquetball or need to brush up on some of your strokes, take a look at our Fall II session of racquetball lessons offered on Saturday mornings.  Gerry Knowles, staff racquetball pro,  will help you improve your game.  Classes are offered for youth beginner at ages 8-11 and 12-15 and for adult beginners.  Please check with the customer service desk for more details.

ISRA Travel League

A roster has been set for participation in the ISRA Travel League in the Men's B/C Division.  George Nonas is the team captain and they will play their matches on Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm.  If anyone is interested in competing in this league, please contact Will Tennant at x113 for more details

Reminder for Fall II Group Fitness Classes

Registration for the next seven week fall session is open.  (program # 228299-01, $41/CCAC member and $50/non-member).  Classes begin the week of October 24 through the week of December 12.  The week of Thanksgiving there are no classes.  Unlimited fitness classes are offered with this group fitness program.  

Zumba for Kids

Zumbatomic® is designed exclusively for children ages 4-12.  It's a rockin', high-energy fitness-party packed with specially choreographed, kid-friendly routines and all the music kids love, like hip-hop, reggaeton, cumbia and more. (Program # 228250-01, $30/CCAC member and $40/non-member)

Sign-up for Winter Group Fitness Classes

The week of December 5 you can register for the six week winter session of fitness classes.  Classes begin the week of January 2, 2012.  Sign up for the second winter session is February 13.

 Lose 5 in 5 with 5

What do you want to lose 5% body fat, 5 lbs., 5 inches?  This program runs from January 16 through Febreary 13, 2012.Trainer will give you a workout for the 5 weeks.  Keep accountability with 5 team members!  Special:  purchase between 12/19 - 12/31/11

Sign Up for AAA Nutrition: Anti-Aging, Antioxidant,  

and Anti-inflammatory Foods

Do you know why you're always told to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables? There's actually science behind that advice, and it has to do with your body's anatomy and physiology. The human body is put under stress every day. From our cells to our organs to our skin, every piece of the anatomy puzzle ages and deteriorates. Things like free radicals and inflammation may only add to the chances of breaking down and signs of aging.

But there are many foods that can help your body arm itself against the ravages of time and the stress of use. Check out the list of foods and herbs below to see how easy it is to sign up for Triple AAA nutrition every day.

• Apples-rich in vitamins, minerals, and flavonoids such as quercetin, also high in fiber
• Spinach-loaded with Vitamin E, anti-inflammatory compounds, omega-3 fatty acids, and it's also high in B-Vitamins
• Sweet Potatoes-high in antioxidants, mainly beta-carotene, alpha-tocopherol and ascorbic acid
• Almonds-rich in Vitamin E, high amounts of unsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids
• Walnuts-richest source of omega-3 fatty acids among nuts
• Turmeric-contains Curcumin, which may provide anti-inflammatory benefits
• Ginger-contains the phytochemicals gingerol, shogaol, and zingerone, which may provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits

More Great Sources of Antioxidants:

• Reds
  tomatoes, raspberries, red bell peppers, red grapes, beets and pomegranates
• Oranges / Yellows
  cantaloupes, carrots, mangoes, and winter squashes
• Greens
  asparagus, artichokes, broccoli, brussels sprouts, kale, seaweed, green tea
• Blues / Purples
  blueberries, blackberries, raisins, eggplants and plums
• Browns
  coffee and theobroma cacao otherwise known as cocoa!

Recipe and Fruit of the Month: Ugli Fruit

Exotic Fruit Salad
Makes 6 servings
Each serving equals 1 1/2 cups fruit or vegetables

Ingredients

1 head romaine lettuce
1 head Belgian endive
1 cup fresh mint leaves
2 large oranges
2 ugli fruit
½ cup pineapple juice
3 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 Tbsp sugar
1/8 tsp salt
½ tsp ground cinnamon
3 Tbsp walnut oil
½ cup golden raisins
1/3 cup walnuts or macadamia nuts, chopped and toasted
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted  

Wash and dry lettuce, endive, and mint; set aside in a large bowl. Peel oranges and ugli fruit, removing all the pith. Divide into segments and place in a bowl. In a small bowl, combine the pineapple juice, lemon juice, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and walnut oil. Mix well; set aside. Toss the chilled greens with the dressing to taste. Place greens on a large platter and top with orange and ugli fruit segments, raisins, and nuts.

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 282, Protein 5g, Fat 14g, Calories From Fat 44%, Cholesterol 0mg, Carbohydrates 37g, Fiber 7g, Sodium 83mg.

Courtesy of www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

October

1                      Registration for Fall II Programs

17                    Free Member/Guest Day

20                    Registration Deadline for Group Fitness

24                    Fall II Tennis/R-ball Lessons Begin

24                    Fall II Group Fitness Classes Begin

25                    Zumbatonic Class Begins

November

4-6                   USTA Boys & Girls 14's and 16's Tournament

15                    Free Member/Guest Day

21-23               NITTL Turkey-Day Camp

21-27               No Group Fitness Classes

24                    Closed for Thanksgiving  

December

5                      Winter I Group Fitness Registration Begins

16                     Free Member/Guest Day

16                     PCT Registration for Fall/Winter Participants

19-31                 Lose 5 in 5 with 5 Program ( Special Promotion) 

19 -1/1              No Lessons, Leagues and Group Fitness

24                     Christmas Eve: Close at 4 pm.

25                     Closed for Christmas

26-28                 NITTL Holiday Camp

31                     New Year's Eve: Close at 4 pm.

(Keep these events in mind for January)

January

1                      Closed for New Year's Day

2                      Winter I Group Fitness Classes Begin

2                      Winter I Tennis/R-ball Lessons Begin