Meet Shane Wells
Director of Tennis, North Hills Club
 Shane is the Director of Tennis at North Hills Club in
Raleigh. He came to North
Hills after a very successful run as Tennis Director at the Governors Club in
Chapel Hill. North Hills received the 2007 United States Tennis
Association (USTA) Outstanding Facility Award, and Shane accepted this
award on behalf of the club during the US Open in New York City this summer!
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Junior Foam Ball League
Foam Ball Flies into Raleigh
By: Beth Gargan - Community Coordinator
Foam
Ball tennis has flown into Raleigh,
and it's scoring points with youngsters from across the city.
"We
really wanted to bring this unique form of tennis to kids," said David Bell,
tennis director for the City of Raleigh.
"It's a perfect way to introduce the sport and get kids playing games right
away." Foam ball tennis is played with
junior or regular rackets and oversized balls made from foam, much like a nerf
ball. Singles and doubles games are
played on a modified court with easier scoring. Teams practice once a week and have matches
on Saturdays.
Foam
Ball tennis is designed for kids ages 6-9, who have either never played or have
limited exposure to the game. In
partnership with the Raleigh Tennis Association and the Raleigh Tennis
Foundation, the City of Raleigh
formed a fall league and attracted enough coaches and players to field five
teams.
"Reports
from the courts tell us that the kids and coaches had a great time playing this
new form of tennis," said David Baird,
RTA president. Teams wrapped up the season with a tournament in early November
at Millbrook Tennis Center.
All indications point to more foam ball
tennis in Raleigh's
future!
Look
for more info on a spring foam ball tennis league in the next few months.
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Quail Hollow High School Pre-Season Tournament
February 8-10, 2008
For those boys trying out for their Spring High School Tennis Team, the Quail Hollow High School Pre-Season Tournament is a great opportunity to get in some match play. The tournament is open to all players eligible for high school tennis teams in February 2008.
Entry Deadline:
All entries must be
received NO LATER THAN 5 PM, Monday, February 4th. For more information click here.
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Frostbite Tennis Tournament
December 7-9, 2007
The Raleigh Parks and Recreation is hosting the annual Frostbite Doubles Tournament at
Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center. It begins on Friday evening, December 7
and runs through Sunday, December 9 (if needed). There will be a Bronze
and Silver divisions for juniors; 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 divisions for
Men, Women and Mixed Doubles with a Consolation Round in each. Trophies
will be awarded to Finalists, new balls will be provided for each match,
t-shirts for all tournament participants and hot lunch, beverages and snacks on
Saturday.
The registration deadline is December 3rd.
Click here for Registration Form!
Please call 872-4129 or email gpchallenge@ci.raleigh.nc.us
with any questions.
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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 winter. Clinics times are offered throughout the winter and spring for your
convenience. Take a look at the brochure below for more information. City of Raleigh Winter/Spring Programs |
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Upcoming Tennis Events
Important Dates
November 12th: Grand Prix Tennis Ladder Begins - METC
November 16th-18th: Junior Team Tennis (JTT) Season-Ending Tournament at METC
November 16th-18th: USTA Singles League Season-Ending Tournament - CTP December 7th-9th: Frostbite Doubles Tournament - METC
December 17th: Millbrook Exchange Park Tennis Center - Winter Hours Begin (M-F 9am-6pm, Sat+Sun 11-3pm)
January 2nd: Women's Morning Quadrants Begin - METC
January 3rd: Junior Tournament Team Begins - METC
January 7th: Winter Clinics Begin
January 10th: USTA Spring Adult League Deadline
February 22nd-24th: Ladder Tournament - METC
*METC-Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center
*CTP-Cary Tennis Park
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MyTennisGroup.com
MyTennisGroup.com allowed the Raleigh leagues to try out their scheduling software this fall for free. Captains were able to create schedules and line-ups online. Automatic e-mail reminders were then sent to team members which encouraged players to confirm their availability. This resolved many of the headaches captains normally face when taking on this responsibility.
Bookmark this site for your spring leagues! This a great tool to help keep your team organized!
www.MyTennisGroup.com
Demo
Pricing: $9.99 per team per
season (includes access for all players).
Multiple Leagues: $29.99 for up to 4 teams a year.
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Tennis Help
What's the Call?
Katrina Gildemeister, Certified USPTA P1, USTA Official, USTA Referee
What's the Call?
Recently,
some players were discussing various types of strategies to use during an
upcoming USTA League match that might throw their opponents off their
game. During the discussion, the merit of throwing in a soft underhand
serve with under spin was mentioned. There wasn't consensus on whether
this strategy is within the rules. As a result, one of the players posed the
question re the legality of serving underhand & whether they'd be accused
of cheating.
Also, "What would be the ruling if someone did this as a 'quick
serve' to surprise the opponent to try to win the point?" The
tactic employed by the Server certainly could be classified under the category
of being somewhat "underhanded".
Ruling: Underhand serves are
legal. Many players use underhand serves to give their opponents a different
look (throw their opponents off) or when they get nervous. It is not
considered cheating, unless a player quick serves their opponent. The
receiver must be ready.
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USTA Adult Spring League
 USTA League
Tennis is an adult recreational tennis program
for all players, regardless of skill. Anyone 19
and over can participate. Anyone 50 years old or
over may play in the Senior Division of the
League.
The Spring USTA Adult
League will begin play as early as February 10th. If you are interested in forming a team, registration is due by January 5th, 2008. Click here, for registration form.
Captains' meetings will
be held on Thursday, January 17th at 1 p.m. or 7 p.m. at Millbrook
Community Center.
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Winter Programs
Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center
Most of the Raleigh Leagues will begin play in mid-February or early March for the Spring. Our area has multiple league opportunities for Adults and Juniors including Raleigh Area Tennis League, Junior Team Tennis, National Junior Tennis League, USTA Leagues (Singles and Doubles), Capital League and Triangle Tennis. With so many leagues, it can be confusing as to which league would best fit into your schedule and provide the format you would like to play. We will provide all of the league information in the Spring Newsletter in early February. Get involved in one of the winter programs offered today and you'll be ready to hit the courts in one of the Spring Leagues.
Ladies Quads
Tennis Women's Morning Quadrants
Description:
All
matches are at Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center. Each week there will
be eight courts of doubles matches. A player will play a total of 24
games in a round robin format-8 games with each of the 3 other players
as a partner. The results will be used to adjust positions for the
following week. The player with the most games won will move up and the
player with the fewest will move down a quad. All players are
responsible for being present or to have a substitute present. New
balls will be provided each week.
Begins January 2nd!
Grand Prix Ladder
Tennis Adult Doubles Ladder
Description:
Competitive
ladder play for adult doubles teams.. Teams play challenge matches for
points. Teams may join the ladder anytime. Ladder rankings will be
updated and viewed online. Players arrange their own match time and
location. The ladder finishes with a season ending tournament.
Begins November 12th! (Sign-up anytime)
Tennis Adult Singles Ladder
Description:
Competitive
singles ladder play for every level. Participants play challenge
matches for points. Players may join the ladder anytime. Ladder
rankings will be updated online each Monday. Players arrange their own
match time and location. The ladder finishes with a season ending
tournament.
Begins November 12th! (Sign-up anytime)
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Tennis Appreciation NightCelebrating Tennis in Raleigh
Thursday, December 6thGolfsmith Golf & TennisNew Raleigh Location6pm - 9pm
Giveaways, Contests & Prizes
Clinics
Other Activities
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