February News & Updates

Tennis Love February 2012

I hope you all got to see the intense final matches of the 2012 Australian Open and that it got you even more fired up about tennis! It sure has here at Yonkers Tennis Center. We're gearing up for Seasonal Court Renewals, Summer Camp, and registration for Adult USTA teams!

Read on for news, updates and upcoming events!

Sincerely,

Simon Gale

General Manager
Yonkers Tennis Center
sgale@yonkerstennis.com

914.968.6918 x310

Australian Open 2012

Titles in Melbourne

World #1 Novak Djokovic beat Rafael Nadal in the longest final in grand slam history! Watch highlights from the longest match in the history of the Australian Open.

Demo the same racquet used by Djokovic

-- the Head Youtek IG Speed MP -- in our Pro Shop for free!

Azarenka Stuns Sharapova, Wins Aussie Open

Azarenka couldn't help but drop to her knees when she beat Maria Sharapova for her first #1 ranking! Watch it here!

Her racquet? The Wilson BLX Juice, which you can also demo in our Pro Shop!

We Love What We Do

And We're Doing it Well

YTC Kids In January, we were we were asked to showcase our highly successful 10 and Under Tennis Program -- and we brought 25 of our junior players along! Thanks to all of those who came out to show their support through the snow storm! Take a look at the photos!

The facts are out! Get information on the USTA rule change for 10 and Under Tennis.

Staff Baby Picture Staff Winners

Guess Who?

Hint: This YTC staff member performs equally as well in soccer as he does in tennis.

First to guess who it is wins a FREE HOUR OF OPEN COURT TIME!

Court Time

Calendar of Events

Adult News

Tennis Night Out is THIS Friday, Feb. 3rd. Last month we reached capacity. Call NOW to reserve your spot! Cost: $40!
Seasonal Court Renewal Packets will be e-mailed to all seasonal court captains and players on February 7th.
USTA Teams are forming. Contact Mark to play this summer.

Junior News

Upcoming Tournaments & Play Days:

Feb. 4th - 8/U & 10/U Play Day
Feb. 11th - 12/U Yellow Ball Tourn.
Feb. 25th - 10/U Orange Ball Tourn.
March 3rd - 8/U & 10/U Play Day

10 & Under Club members get free admission to all Tournaments and Play Days! Contact Kathy Galante.

All Tournaments and Play Days begin at 6pm!

It's never too late to sign up for a program at Yonkers Tennis Center. Contact us today.

Good Grip

Learn the Perfect Serve

John Brenkus presents game-changing serve techniques with the help of Olympic medalist and one of America's top ranked players, Mardy Fish in this cool video.

Captains' Club

And the Prize Goes To...

Congratulations to Martin Noonan! You have won the Captains' Club raffle prize: 2 tickets to the BNP Paribas Showdown at Madison Square Garden on March 5th! Thanks for all that you do.

There will be a 10 and Under demo during half time. Don't forget, we will be adding blended lines when we repaint our courts this summer!

Setting Examples

Pioneers of 10 and Under Tennis

Yonkers Tennis was recently featured in the United States Professional Tennis Association magazine, ADDvantage, and in Racquet Sports Industry magazine.

ADDvantage Magazine "Yonkers Tennis Center was one of the earliest proponents of 10 and Under Tennis, adapting to the initiative's smaller courts, lighter racquets and lower-bouncing balls four years ago..." Read the rest of the article (scroll to pg. 19)!

USTA Summer Play

Adult Teams at YTC

USTA Eastern League Thinking of playing on an adult USTA team this summer? Contact Mark Santucci this month and he will place you on a team of your level!

Team Captains: The USTA Captains Meeting is Feb. 10th at the Holiday Inn in Mt. Kisco. Registration begins at 6:30pm and the meeting is at 7:00pm, followed by a party with refreshments, music and camaraderie!

Pro Shop

February Specials

This Valentine's Day, embrace the one you love and get grips together...

Buy one Tournagrip or Dunlop overgrip and receive 50% off an additional! Offer excludes sales tax.

Take advantage of our FREE racquet demo program and try our latest arrivals!

Coming Your Way

In Your Inbox

This month, we will be e-mailing forms for Seasonal Court Renewals and Summer Camp Registration.

Please note: we are NOT sending forms via direct mail this year in an effort to reduce the amount of paper we use. Go green!

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