Meet David Marquina
Junior Program Director, Raleigh Racquet Club
David is the Director of Junior Programs at Raleigh Racquet Club. He came to the Raleigh Racquet Club after a very successful run as a staff pro at North Ridge Country Club in Raleigh and most recently Junior Coordinator at the Cary Tennis Park. David moved to the United States from Merida, Venezuela to play Futures and Challenger events when he was 18 years old. He received a scholarship to play college tennis in Denver, Colorado and transferred to Barton College in Wilson, NC his last year. David is committed to junior tennis and we are happy to have him back in Raleigh.
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Hispanic Outreach Program
Green Road Community Center
As a means of reaching out to our Hispanic Community, the RTA in conjunction with the City of Raleigh Parks & Rec Dept. and Liliana Camara, NC Tennis Hispanic Outreach Coordinator, has offered two new classes at Green Road Park. One for kids and one for adults. For a $30 fee, students receive 6 weeks of instruction each Saturday morning through the middle of November. At the end of the class, all participants receive a free racquet. So far we've had 22 kids and 7 adults sign up to play and all seem to be having a great time. We plan on continuing and expanding this outreach effort to bring new players to the game!
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| Turkey Singles Tournament
November 21-23, 2008
The City of Raleigh is hosting the Turkey Singles Tournament November 21st-23rd at Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center. This is a great way to get a little exercise before that big Thanksgiving meal. Entry deadline is November 17th!
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Frostbite Tennis Tournament
December 12-14, 2008
The Raleigh Parks and Recreation is hosting the annual Frostbite Doubles Tournament at Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center. It begins on Friday evening, December 12 and runs through Sunday, December 14. There will be 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 8th.
Click here for Registration Form!
Please call 872-4129 or email gpchallenge@ci.raleigh.nc.us with any questions.
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| RTA Discussion Board
Junior Tennis
We are excited to announce our new online community! A discussion board was created to help parents understand the ins and outs of junior tennis. Whether your child is a beginner, plays on the high school team, or a tournament level player, we hope to provide valuable information on this board. We have lots of experts available in our community, many whom are tennis parents, that can share advice and answer your questions.
Click below to read or post your questions, answers, or start new topics related to junior tennis. This message board is also available through our website. (www.raleightennis.com)
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Facebook
Become a Fan
Please join us and become a fan of the RTA on Facebook. If you are not a member of Facebook, membership is free. Go to www.facebook.com and type Raleigh Tennis Association in the search box. (Age Restriction: Facebook Fans must be over the age of 18.) | |
Upcoming Tennis Events
Important Dates
November 15th:
Eastern Regional Singles League Championship-CTP November 21st-23rd: Turkey Singles Tournament - METC
November 24th: Grand Prix Tennis Ladder Begins - METC December 12th-14th: Frostbite Doubles Tournament - METC
December 15th: Millbrook Exchange Park Tennis Center - Winter Hours Begin (M-F 9am-6pm, Sat+Sun 11-3pm)
January 1st: USTA Adult Spring League Registration begins on TennisLink
January 6th: USTA League Recruitment Night
January 7th: Women's Morning Quadrants Begin - METC
*METC-Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center
*CTP-Cary Tennis Park
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USTA Recruitment Night
 If you are interested in playing USTA tennis this spring or need information on how to get involved in any of our USTA leagues, come to the Recruitment Night, Tuesday, January 6th at 6pm.
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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 begins on TennisLink January 1st, 2009.
Captains' meetings will be held on Thursday, January 15th at Millbrook Community Center. |
Mental Performance Coach
Seth Kaplan
Interested in improving your mental toughness on the court ? Seth Kaplan, M.Ed., can help! Seth works as a Performance Specialist at the U.S. Army Center for Enhanced Performance (ACEP) at Fort Bragg, NC. He specializes in helping to enhance soldiers' Mental Performance Skills. These skills include Attention Control, Confidence Building, Mind-Body Coherence, Imagery, and Energy Management.
Seth also conducts group workshops throughout the Carolinas, educating and coaching golfers and tennis players to gain the "Mental Edge." In addition, Mr. Kaplan specializes in 1-on-1 Mental Performance Coaching and Training, enabling golfers and tennis players to unleash their full potential in practice and competition.
Seth holds a Master's degree in Applied Sport Psychology at Springfield College in Massachusetts, and is available for one-on-one or group clinic sessions. Please contact him at sethkaplan@hotmail.com or 864-593-8068 for more information.
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Tennis Help
What's the Call?
Katrina Gildemeister, Certified USPTA P1, USTA Official, USTA Referee
What's the Call? Recently, in a USTA sanctioned doubles match, I was receiving serve and called the ball out. One of my opponents immediately asked my partner whether or not he thought the serve had landed in. My partner said "he couldn't clearly call the ball out." My opponent then got a referee who sided with my opponents claiming that since there was uncertainty on our team concerning the call, the ball was good. Was he correct in overruling my "out" call even though I clearly saw the serve land outside the service box?
Ruling: Sometimes even referees make mistakes, but the bottom line is if you clearly saw the ball land outside the service box, then your call should have been sufficient. Your opponent should not have questioned your partner especially if your partner didn't voice a disagreement with your call.
Click here to read Katrina's Bio and send her your questions! | |
