04/30/2014 - May Tennis Newsletter


BIRMINGHAM TENNIS NEWSLETTER
May 2014
NEWS & NOTES
A monthly newsletter to keep you informed.

  • Flex League Registration CLOSES MAY 4TH
  • Men's Tri Level Registration is OPEN
  • Free USTA Men's Tennis Mixer SATURDAY, MAY 3RD
  • Free USTA Ladies' Tennis Mixer SUNDAY, MAY 4TH
  • Pelham Tennis Center Mixed Doubles, FRIDAY, MAY 9TH
  • Hoover Country Club May Adult & Junior Tennis Camps
  • YMCA Mountain Brook Summer Youth Tennis
  • Trussville Racquet Club Summer Tennis
  • LIFETIME TENNIS Summer Camp
  • LETT Program Seeks Volunteers
Flex League Registration

Flex league registration closes May 4th and the season will run May 9th to July 27th. Here are some reasons to play Flex:

1. Play matches on your schedule.

2. Flex gives you the chance to get practice before going to state or just to work on your game with little pressure.

3. Flex allows you to play at the level where you are most competitive. So if you were promoted to a new USTA level but are better suited to a lower level, you can register for the level where you feel you fit best even if it is lower than your published USTA level.

If you have questions contact Kevin Theos at theos@sta.usta.com.

Learn more and register at www.ustaflex.com.

Men's Tri Level Registration

USTA Men's Tri-Level Doubles

TennisLink Registration Opened Monday, April 28th

Men's Tri-Level Doubles

Format: 3 courts of doubles (3 different levels - example: 3.0, 3.5, & 4.0)

Team Roster Limit: 14

Different Flights of Tri-Level:

2.5/3.0/3.5 (local only -18&over)

3.0/3.5/4.0 (18&over)

3.5/4.0/4.5 (18&over)

3.0/3.5/4.0 (40&over)

3.5/4.0/4.5 (40&over)

Initial Roster Deadline (each team must have 6 players registered): May 18th

Any questions? feel free to ask - Ken Vines, USTA Local League Coordinator, B'ham Men 620-6428 kvines@pelhamonline.com

FREE USTA Men's Tennis Mixer, Saturday, May 3rd

There will be a FREE Men's doubles tennis mixer held at Altadena Valley Country Club from 2 to 4pm on Saturday, May 3rd. We have room for 10 more players and you don't need a partner to participate. Those who RSVP and attend will receive a FREE half hour private lesson from Altadena Tennis Director Tery Sherer!!!! If you wish to take advantage of this please email Kevin Theos at theos@sta.usta.com by May 1st.

FREE USTA Ladies' Tennis Mixer Sunday, May 4th

USTA Ladies' Round Robin Doubles Mixer

Sunday, May 4th

2:00pm - 4:00pm.

All levels welcome and you don't need a partner.

NO COST

Refreshments and prizes

RSVP by May 1st by contacting Kevin Theos at theos@sta.usta.com.

There are only 12 slots still available for this mixer so RSVP sooner rather than later!!!

Pelham Tennis Center Mixed Doubles, Friday, May 9th
Pelham Tennis Center

Friday Night MixedDoubles (5-9-'14)

May 9, 2014 5:47pm to 8:47pm

Play with the same partner in a round-robin format.

Entry Fee:$15 per player ($10 if you are a member of PRC/PTC)

Pot Luck- Everyone brings something scrumptious to eat!

If you need a partner, please let Ken know and he will try to find you one!

To enter, call Ken at PTC:620-6428 or email him at kvines@pelhamonline.com

Draw will be limited so try to reserve a spot early!

Hoover Country Club May Adult & Junior Tennis Camps

Hopman Ladies Tennis Camp May 12th-16th 9:00-12:00 cost is $150 for week or $40 per day. We do it the Harry Hopman way, four ladies per instructor. We drill for two hours and play doubles for one hour. To register email me at boo@hoovercc.com

Hoover Jr. Tennis Camp May 27th-30th (Tuesday through Friday) 1:00-4:00 ages 5-14 all levels cost is $180. Email Boo Mason at boo@hoovercc.com

YMCA Mountain Brook Summer Youth Tennis

Mt. Brook YMCA Junior Clinics

May

Mondays & Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:30 Quickstart 6 & Under

Mondays & Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:30 Quickstart 8 & Under

Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:30 - 4:30 Quickstart 10 & Under

Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:30 - 5:30 Performance 101

Summer Juniors

One week sessions:

Session 1: June 2 - 5

Session 2: June 9 - 12

Session 3: June 16 - 19

Session 4: June 23 - 26

Session 5: June 30 - July 3

Session 6: July 14 - 17

Session 7: July 21 - 24

Session 8: July 28 - 31

Session 9: August 4 - 7

Schedule:

Monday & Wednesday 1:00 - 2:00 Quickstart 6 & under

Tuesday & Thursday 1:00 - 2:00 Quickstart 8 & under

Monday - Thursday 2:00 - 3:00 Quickstart 10 & under

Monday - Thursday 3:00 - 4:30 Performance 101/

Tournament

All clinics are indoors.

Please call 870-3930 to sign up or for more information

Trussville Racquet Club Summer Tennis

Shelley Wirt has several clinics open for all levels of tennis players from beginners to
advanced juniors and all levels of adults.

She is also putting together junior teams for summer play. Anyone interested in any of
the above can call Trussville Racquet Club, 661-0861 for more information.
LIFETIME TENNIS Summer Camp

The Life Time Fitness Summer Junior Tennis Camp is a 5 day program designed to methodically challenge players of all levels, ages 6 - 17. Campers must have completed first grade.

Our focus is player development based on a cooperative to competitive drill format to build and improve tactical and technical skills. All players are carefully grouped by the Coaching Staff according to both age and skill level.

Training includes: athletic development, stroke production, court movement, singles and doubles play, individual and team match play, tournament play, group lessons, and individual attention.

10 Weekly Sessions

June 2 - 6

June 9 - 13

June 16 - 20

June 23 - 27

June 30 - July 4

July 7 - 11

July 14 - 18

July 21 - 25

July 28 - August 1

August 4 - 8

Daily Schedule

8:30am - Orientation & Warm-up

9:00am - Drills & Instruction

11:00am - Athletic Development

12:00pm - Lunch

1:00pm - Team Matches/Swim

2:30pm - Individual Matches/Swim

4:00pm - Snack

4:30pm - Departure

Session

1 Week

2 Weeks

3+ Weeks

Enrollment

$250

$225

$200

LETT Program Seeks Volunteers

Seeking ways to give back to the community? Learning Excellence Through Tennis is looking for volunteers to help teach inner city after school tennis and life skills. Volunteer would be paired with trained tennis instructors. Programs are for youth ages 7-10. Volunteer time once a week for an hour!

For more information, contact Jacquelyn Marshall at lett.tennis@gmail.com.

Learn more about the organization at www.lettennis.org.

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