Greetings!
Welcome to Summer at the Prescott Racquet Club!
Everything from Tennis Tournaments, Swimming Parties, to Kids Camp Activities has kept us hopping here at the club. Every single program has been running at high gear. We try and provide as much as we can here at PRC for everybody and hope that we haven't overlooked anything. Please let us know if you have any concerns. We have some new programs described later in our newsletter and we hope that you will try them out. Have a GREAT SUMMER!
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TENNIS
We are coming into monsoon season. Please, if there are threatening clouds call before coming over to the club. If it is raining across the street it doesn't necessarily mean that it is raining here.
Also, as you have probably noticed, the courts are very busy. If you are not going to use your court please call and cancel your reservation.
Thank you,
Bernie
MEMORIAL DAY OPEN NTRP TOURNAMENT:
Several PRC members performed well during our annual three day tournament:
Men's Division:
Max Efrein, 3.5 Singles Champion - Tobias Campbell, 4.0 Singles Champion - Chris Howard, 4.5 Singles Champion and Sterling Fetty, 4.5 Consolation Winner.
Lennie Smith & Ken Turner, 7.0 Doubles Champions - Eric Bourdon & Dana Wingate, 7.0 Finalists - Lance Green & Tobias Campbell, 8.0 Finalists - Chris Howard, 9.0 Doubles Champion - Paul Campuzzano & Sterling Fetty, 9.0 Finalists.
Women's Division:
Amy Foreste, 3.0 Singles Champion - Jeannie Wood, 3.5 Singles Champion and Jodi MacKenzie, 3.5 Finalist.
Jodi MacKenzie & Kellie Shanahorn, 7.0 Doubles Champions - Kelly Robbiano & Cheryl Podracky, 8.0 Doubles Consolation Winners.
Mixed Doubles Division:
Kevin & Katy Shuster, 7.0 Consolation Winners - Lance Green & Allison Wood, 8.0 Champions, Amanda Jackson, 8.0 Finalist and Jenny & Jamision Phelps, 9.0 Finalists.
MILE HIGH OPEN TOURNAMENT:
This USTA Sanctioned Tournament is a Senior Tournament in Age Group Divisions.
Men's Singles:
Charles Mentken, M40S Finalist - Lance Green, M45S Finalist - Chris Howard, M50S Finalist - Tracy Ferring, M60S Champion.
Women's Singles:
Allison Wood, W45S Finalist
Men's Doubles:
Tracy Ferring & Alan Johnson, M60D Champions
Women's Doubles:
Binki Thalheimer & Cindy Denholm, W35D Champions - Beth Kaper & Jenny Phelps, W40D Champions
Mixed Doubles:
Miguel & Jenny Phelps, MX45D Champions - Gary Amadio & Binki Thalheimer, MX50D Champions with Chris Howard & Fay Matsumoto, Finalists
GRAND PRIX CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES:
MAY DOUBLES RESULTS:
Women's 3.5 Division: Lacey Wood & Jeannie Wood, Champions -Jean Blyth & Dawn Turner, Finalists with Dawn Teal & Terry Osborne, Consolation Winners
Women's 4.0 Division: Jane Robertson & Allison Wood, Champions
Men's 3.5 Division: Lennie Smith & Ken Turner, Champions - Ray Eccleston & Russ Wagner, Finalists with Shaun Sidebottom & Wayne Sisson, Consolation Winners
4.0-4.5 Division: Joe Borzello & Nicholas Cristea, Champions -Gary Amadio & Lance Green, Finalists with Dan Lenardon & Frank Tyson, Consolation Winners
JUNE MIXED DOUBLES RESULTS:
3.5 Division: Emily Dolan & Paul Tyler, Champions - Pam Dedinsky & Brian Dedinsky, Finalists with Eileen Chalfoun & Ken Turner, Consolation Winners
4.0-4.5 Division: Binki Thalheimer & Keith MacKenzie, Champions - Jane Robertson & Joe Borzello, Finalists and Cindy Miller & Jim Robak, Consolation Winners
Grand Prix Club Championship Tournament Series are one day tournaments held on Saturdays once a month in either singles, doubles or mixed doubles at 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 and 4.0-4.5 NTRP levels. Points are given for each match won, and all three events are totaled at the end of the year to determine the Champion for each division.
July 19th will be our next singles tournament and August 16th will be the next doubles tournament. Check with the front desk for a complete calendar for the entire 2008 year!
 JUNIOR GRAND PRIX TOURNAMENT
RESULTS FOR JUNE:
High School Boys: Patrick Cananea, Champion -Nick Berardi, Finalist
Intermediate Coed: Christopher Carsey, Champion - Scott Bearchell, Finalist and Emily Bearchell, Consolation Winner
Beginner Boys: Dagon Fruge, Champion and Dillon Amadio, Runner-up
Thanks to all the junior tennis players for participating and joining in the fun. Our next tournament will be held on Saturday, August 23.
TEAM TENNIS
Have you tried this yet? We have had some exciting Team Tennis here at PRC but nothing like what we had these past six weeks. All six teams were very competitive with super-tie-breakers deciding several final outcomes! After six weeks of competition the two top teams faced off for the championship. After five matches between Lennie's Lions and "Team Without a Name", it was still tied! So the last match would decide it all and a tie-breaker was necessary to determine its outcome. Finally, "Team Without a Name" took the honors (and I mean honors, because we got NO PRIZE!) by defeating a very tenacious Lennie's Lions 5-3 in the tie-breaker. Congratulations to "Team Without a Name" members, Kenady Hague, Patty Pollock, Terri Abady, John Hollis, and Steve Waples. Thanks to the PRC Tennis Pro, Sterling Fetty, for organizing the event. The team tennis format is lots of fun...just ask those who have played it and watch out for the next sign-up.
- July 11, 12 & 13 - PRC Invitational Money Tournament
- July 19 - Grand Prix Singles Tournament
- July 26 - Arrowhead Country Club Tennis Exchange
- August 9 - Red Mountain Ranch Country Club Tennis Exchange
- August 16 - Grand Prix Doubles Tournament
- August 23 - Junior Grand Prix Singles Tournament
- August 30, 31 & Sept. 1 - Labor Day Open Tennis Tournament
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FENCING
 Two of Prescott Racquet Club's junior members placed 1st and 3rd in the Bill Hull Memorial fencing tournament in Tempe on May 25. Josh Bodine won the gold and Michael Fenech took the bronze in a well attended event held at ASU against some of the best fencers in the State.
Josh also competed at the Crown of Texas tournament in Amarillo on Saturday, June 7, and then served as a director on Sunday, June 8, bettering his qualifications as a national director.
Over the 4th of July weekend, another junior club member will compete in the National Championships in San Jose, California. Ehren Falk qualified in the Foil event for the youth class for ages 14 and under.
It has been a very busy month for fencing. Nine new members have indicated an interest in learning or improving their fencing skills. Several of them are young people who have been introduced to the sport at Kids' Camp.
Salle d'Escrime of Prescott fencers meet regularly on Tuesday and Thursday evenings here at PRC. For further information you may contact Coach Pat Waples at 776-7150.
NEW FLASH: A PRC junior, Hans Miles, won 1st in Open Epee at the Arizona State Championship, in Mesa on Sunday, June 29. Another junior member, Michael Fenech took 3rd place. On Saturday June 28, in the junior division, Michael won the silver medal and Hans the bronze. Other competing juniors were Garrett Crooks, Charlie Carlisi, Dmitri Brown and Joshua Bodine. |
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AEROBICS
 PRC's Aerobics Program is geared up for the summer. PRC's excellent instructors make an effort to help all those who need some direction or extra help getting started. Each instructor is committed to helping their students find an exercise routine that they can look forward to and enjoy.
PRC's aerobic schedule includes 5 Water Aerobics, 3 Silver and Fit, and 2 Ageless Flexibility classes. These classes are a great place to get an introduction to an Aerobics class. Also, 7 Yoga and 4 Pilates classes each provide an opportunity for flexibility, strengthening, and fulfillmeny of mind, body, and spirit with exercise. All 10 of the Cycling classes are open to new students from beginner to advanced athletes. Each class is a workout the student can personalize to their own goals. Zumba classes are a new addition to the schedule. These high-spirited, fun dance workouts will make exercise a breeze. If you have always wanted to try Cardio-Kickboxing, now is your chance. This class is an amazing full body workout. You will surprise yourself with the fun you will have while learning this skill and exercising at the same time. Pi-Yo is a new class combining the mind-body experience of Yoga with the core muscle strengthening of Pilates. Try this class for a new challenge.
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SWIMMING
 SWIM TEAM - Ages 6-16 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00am - 9:00am come swim the strokes with a fun group. Join in swim meets with local swim teams and learn to swim like a pro!
PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
Private swim instruction is available to all ages and ability levels. From infants to adults, we will help you with strokes to build self-confidence and endurance in the water. Call the club to set up your appointment today!
PARENT & TOT SWIM LESSONS - Ages 6 months - 36 months
It is so important to get your child comfortable in the water at an early age. This class will give you the skills to work with your little one on water safety, beginning swimming skills, and most of all, how to have fun with your baby in the water! Each session will be 3 weeks long with 2 classes per week. Please sign up at the front desk to reserve your space!
- July Classes - July 7th - 23rd
Mondays & Wednesdays 11:00am - 11:30am
- August Classes - August 13th - 29th
Wednesdays & Fridays 11:00am - 11:30am
Summer has been beautiful at the pool! We hope you are taking advantage of the refreshing saltwater pool and outdoor jacuzzi!
POOL SCHEDULE
MONDAY-FRIDAY
6:00am Pool Opens - Lap Swim
8:00am - 9:00am - Swim Team (M/W/F thru July)
9:30am - 10:30am - Aquafit Class (only class attendees allowed in pool at this time)
10:30am - 8:00pm - Open Swim
1:30pm - 3:00pm Kids Kamp in pool (thru July)
8:00pm - Pool Closes
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
7:00am - 7:00pm - Open Swim |
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HIKING
- SUNDAY, JULY 20 - LYNX LAKE RUINS TRAILS #305, 301 & 311
Cool hike through the pines to a hilltop ruin. Return will be along the shore of Lynx Lake. Leave PRC @ 8:00am and return around 12 noon. Bring water & a snack. 4 miles roundtrip with 300' elevation change. Refreshments at the trailhead after the hike.
HIKE LEADERS: Art & Delores Manburg 445-6872
- SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 - BLACK JACK MT.
This hike follows a steep old jeep trail to the top of Black Jack Mt. in the Granite Basin area. Scenic views of Prescott all the way to the top of the mountain where there is an old mine shaft, an Indian ruin and some petroglyphs. Leave PRC @ 8:00am and return around 11:00am. Bring water & a snack. 3 miles roundtrip with a 500' elevation change. Refreshments at the trailhead afterwards.
HIKE LEADERS: Clay & Nancy Seaman 541-9724 |
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SILVER & FIT MEMBERS
We hope that you all are enjoying our facility and the programs that we offer. We feel that it is very important for you to take advantage of your Humana sponsored Personal Training sessions to help you get off to a good start. Also, the POOL is now part of the Silver & Fit membership so we hope that you will enjoy its use. Please call us if you have any questions. |
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CONGRATULATIONS
The Prescott Racquet Club sent two teams to Show Low, AZ for the Deuces Wild Triathlon Competition and came home with 1st and 2nd place awards. On Saturday, members Mike Woods, Eric Gallo, and Steve Waples won the Olympic Distance Triathlon. The following day PRC's Stacy Holyfield (personal trainer), Bob Thomas, and Steve Waples placed 2nd in the Xterra (off road) triathlon competition. Mike Woods and Stacy braved the 55 degree water and performed incredibly well in the swim portion. Stacy went on to win the sit-up contest at the awards ceremony and won herself a $250 competition wet-suit. It's only fitting that one of PRC's personal trainers would win the sit-up competition. Bob Thomas and Steve Waples did the biking portions. Bob competed on one of the most challenging Mountain Bike courses in the Xterra Triathlon series while Steve competed in the 25 mile road bike portion. Eric Gallo and Steve Wapales completed the team events with the run competition. Everybody had a GREAT time and made plans for next year's competion. Thanks go to High Gear Bike Shop for sponsoring our team. The next event will be the Chino Valley competition featuring at least one of our junior competitors! |
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Kids Camp
Kids Camp got off to a great start! Due to success over the past couple years and to the hard work of this year's directors, Anna Lerch and Kellie Shanahorn, the camp has been a great success. The campers are trained in several sports including gymnastics, fencing, tennis, dodgeball, and swimming. We are fortunate to have very high-level coaches working with the campers. Pat Waples has one of the most successful fencing programs in Arizona and has taught almost every class to our campers! Steve and Kimberly Waples have coached international gymnastics champions and are heading up the gymnastics classes. Kellie Shanahorn, Prescott High School's tennis coach, has been heading up the tennis instruction. Clare Hancock, PRC's Aquatics Director, has organized the swimming events. Special recognition to Norm Young for organizing and pioneering our first real Kids Camp hiking expedition. |
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IN MEMORY
This Newsletter is dedicated to the memory of Laurie Lewis and Penny Warren. Two wonderful ladies who will be missed here at PRC. | |
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