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Summer 2007 |
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Greetings!
Tennis in Raleigh is heating up! The Block Party will kick-off the summer with fun activities, refreshments, and local tennis information. Last year, the Block Party in Raleigh was awarded "Tennis Event of the Year" for North Carolina. This is one party you don't want to miss!
Also, we want to welcome Beth Gargan, who will be our new Community Coordinator for Raleigh Tennis. Beth will be responsible for assisting us with local events and working with our community outreach program. You can "Get to Know" Beth in the article below.
Finally, we are in great need of volunteers for the summer activities. If you've agreed to be a volunteer previously, be on the lookout for a follow-up email requesting your help. If you have not done so but would like get involved, please click on this link below which will take you to the simple form you can fill out. We've added a number of activities, and their success will depend on people like you!
Have a great summer!
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Meet Beth Gargan
Local Community Coordinator
Beth has been appointed by NCTennis as the "Local Community Coordinator" for Raleigh Tennis Association. With her background in public relations, she will be instrumental in organizing events and spreading the tennis fever in Raleigh!
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Coaches Developmental Workshop
Saturday, May 12th (10:00am - 4:30pm)
Anyone interested in learning the basics of coaching and teaching tennis especially those who plan to coach this summer at area clubs should attend this workshop.
Where: Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center
Cost: $30 payable to RTA (Raleigh Tennis Assoc.)
1905B Spring Forest Rd., Raleigh, NC 27615
RSVP and more information:
Call David at 872-4129
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USTA Junior Futures Tournament
The Raleigh Tennis Association is sponsoring a USTA Junior Futures Tournament on June 1st - 3rd at Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center. This tournament is open to all aspiring junior players and tournament level players except those with the following state standings:
Boys and Girls 18's - 1-50
Boys and Girls 16's - 1-80
Boys and Girls 14's - 1-80
Boys and Girls 12's - 1-80
Boys and Girls 10's - 1-10
To register and more information, please click here. Deadline to enter is May 25, 2007.
*We need t-shirt sponsors for this tournament. Cost is $100, and the donation is tax deductible. In return, we will ask you to provide your company logo which we will place on the back of the shirt or on the sleeve. If you or your business would like to donate, please contact David Baird. The deadline is May 1st.
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Tennis Programs
Clinics and Organized Play
The City of Raleigh offers tennis programs for Adults and Juniors. Clinics, Tennis Ladders, Cardio Tennis, Ladies Quads, and Free Play for Seniors are just a few of the great tennis activities available this summer. Clinics times are offered throughout the summer for your convenience. Take a look at the Summer Brochure below for more information.
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Upcoming Tennis Events
Important Dates
May 1st: JTT Coaches Meeting (morning league only) 6:15pm METC
May 4th: USTA Mixed registration form due
May 5th: Block Party
May 7th: Parent Education Forum 7pm North Hills Club May 8th: USTA Captains Meeting 7pm METC
May 12th: Coaches Workshop
May 14th: Singles League Info Session 7PM METC
May 22nd: JTT (6pm)and WTT (6:45pm) Captains Meeting at METC
May 23rd: Quads Begin June 1st-3rd: Junior Futures Tourney June 4th: WTT and Ladder Begins
June 8-10: Ebony Racquet Club Adult Tourney-Call (919) 602-4999
June 11th: JTT, NJTL, and Junior Camps begin
July 16th: Combo Doubles Registration form due
July 24th: Combo Captains Meeting 7pm at METC
*METC-Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center |
Block Party
Saturday, May 5th
Hey Raleigh, are you ready to cause a racquet? The biggest tennis party ever is coming to your neighborhood! The Raleigh Block Party will be held on May 5th at Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center, from 12noon - 3pm and is free to the public.
Try out the health and social benefits of tennis in a fun filled day: instruction, demonstrations, prizes and refreshments. Bring the whole family for a smashing day of free tennis activities! |
Parents Education Forum
Required Viewing for All Parents of Boys and Girls 10's and 12's Entering the Tar Heel Qualifier
The Raleigh Tennis Association along with Kelly Gaines, Executive Director for the North Carolina Tennis Association, will host a viewing of the Parent Education Forum presentation followed by a panel discussion made up of local pros on Monday, May 7th, at North Hills Club from 7-8pm.
Again, it is required for those parents and guardians entering the June 2007 Tar Heel Qualifier in the Boy's and Girls 10's and 12's to view this presentation. All Parents with children of any age are encouraged to attend. |
Tennis Help
What's the Call?
Katrina Gildemeister, Certified USPTA P1, USTA Official, USTA Referee
What's the Call? A ball is hit at such an angle that the opponent has to run onto the adjacent court to retrieve it. The opponent might have a play on the ball but the player on the adjacent court is in the way. Should the point be replayed or is the person on the adjacent court considered to be a permanent fixture while their match is being played?
Ruling: The person on the adjacent court is considered to be a permanent fixture. The point should not be replayed. If a player were to come onto your court, you could call a hindrance let.
Click here to read Katrina's Bio and send her your questions!
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Junior Leagues
Junior Team Tennis (JTT)
The Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department will offer Junior Tennis this Summer. The coed league will be open to boys and girls in three divisions. The Gold Division will be for players who are at the advanced level. The Silver Division will be for players who are at the intermediate level. The Bronze Division will be for players who are at the beginning level. A coaches meeting will be on May 1st at 6:15pm for Coaches interested in the morning league and on May 22nd at 6pm for the afternoon league. Meetings will be held at Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center. Play begins June 11th.
National Junior Tennis League (NJTL)
National Junior Tennis League (NJTL) is a low cost, grassroots junior program for beginner and low intermediate players. They will learn strokes, scoring, rules and how to play a match. Park locations throughout Raleigh will participate in this league. Practices are M/W 1:30-3:30pm and matches are T/Th 1:30-3:30pm against the other sites. Play begins June 11th.
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| Adult Leagues
USTA Mixed Doubles
USTA League Mixed Doubles is a team competition for Men and Women with NTRP levels of 2.5 to 5.5. Winning local teams advance to the NC State Championship. To form a team, captains should email the information requsted on the attached form by May 4th. The Captain's meeting is May 8th at Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center at 7pm. The season begins June 3rd.
USTA Singles League (New)!
The North Carolina Singles League is a team competition for Men or Women with NTRP levels of 2.5 to 5.5. Each match is three singles courts. Teams shall be made up of a minimum of four players. Teams can have no more than seven players on a roster. The summer season will begin on June 11th. An informational session will be held at Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center on May 14th at 7pm. If you are interested in playing or captaining a team, please attend this meeting.
COMBO DOUBLES is a league consisting of teams of men or women with combined ratings. A 7.5 team could have a 3.5 and 4.0 player together as a doubles team or two 3.5 players. Each match is three doubles courts. The winning team on each level will advance to the state championships. JULY 16TH- DEADLINE FOR LETTING COORDINATOR KNOW YOU ARE HAVING A TEAM. Captain's meeting July 24th at Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center at 7pm. The season begins as early as August 12th.
World Team Tennis
WTT Recreational Leagues run year-round at public parks, tennis clubs, schools, college campuses, military bases, corporations, camps, residential communities and tennis facilities in more than 1,000 U.S. Cities. The format features co-ed teams competing in six sets - men's and women's doubles, men's and women's singles and mixed doubles. The unique WTT format, which is also played in the Professional League, includes no-ad scoring, substitution and coaching. Captain's meeting will be held on May 22nd at Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center at 6:45pm. Season begins June 4th.
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 USTA Member Appreciation Night
On Sunday, April 22nd, Omega Sports will host its annual USTA Member Appreciation Night from 6:30pm-8:30pm in all area locations. If you are a USTA member, come in during this time with your membership card and receive an additional 20% off any item.
In Raleigh, Omega Sports is located at the new North Hills on Six Forks and Lassiter Mill Road. |
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