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BIRMINGHAM TENNIS NEWSLETTER |
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A monthly newsletter to keep you informed.
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- Flex League Registration Closes Sunday, August 31st
- James Lewis Tennis Center Events
- USTA Men's Tennis League
- Levite Jewish Community Center Tennis
- 10 and Under Beginner Junior Team Tennis League
- 10 and Under Jamboree at Hoover Country Club
- UAB Women's Tennis Team One Day Clinic
- Kids' After School Tennis at Greystone YMCA
- Employment with Birmingham Area Tennis Association
- CardioTennis® Team Workouts at West Homewood Park
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Flex League Registration Closes Sunday, August 31st
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Play tennis on your schedule!! Flex league registration closes August 31st. Season will run September 5th to November 20th. Singles cost is $25 for USTA members and $35 for non-members and $20 and $30 repectively for doubles and mixed.
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James Lewis Tennis Center Events |
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One Day Summer Mixed Doubles Challenge September 6, 2014. Deadline September 1, 2014. James Lewis Tennis Center 2800 Ave K Birmingham, AL 35218. Entry fee is $40 per team $20 per person. Format round robin 8 game pro sets. Levels 6.0,7.0,8.0,9.0. Award for first place winners. Lunch provided for players. For more information contact Cheryl at lockhartc205@yhoo.com.
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USTA Men's Fall League to start in September!
Registration for the Fall season is open on TennisLink. The Fall season is considered a 2015 league.
This will include the 2.5-5.0 NTRP levels - there are 3 different age groups: 18&over; 40&over; 55&over.
The format for the 18's and 40's is 2 singles and 3 doubles (2.5 & 5.0 both play 1 singles and 2 doubles).
The format for the 55+ league is 3 courts of doubles.
Please contact Ken Vines, USTA Local League Coordinator -B'ham Men for more information.
Here is his email:kvines@pelhamonline.com. Ken's phone number is: 620-6428
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Levite Jewish Community Center Tennis
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Ladies Member-Guest Round Robin (do not have to be a member to play) NTRP 2.5 - 3.0
Monday, Sept. 8th
9:30 a.m. - 12
Fee: $40 per team
Prizes, refreshments for contestants
Ladies Member- Guest Round Robin (do not have to be a member to play) NTRP 3.5 - 4.5
Monday, October 13th
9:30 a.m. - 12
Fee: $40 per team
Prizes, Refreshment for contestants
Nostalgic aka "Oldies but Goodies" Mixed Doubles Mixer
Sunday, November 9th
2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Fee:$ 22 per person (do not need a partner to play)
Players bring their old wooden (or old metal rackets/no Wilson T-rackets unless they have a plastic guard) rackets, 80% white clothes and get ready for some old time tennis!
To register for all events: www.bhamjcc.org or call 879-0411 to register.
All matches will be played at the Levite Jewish Community Center at 3960 Montclair Rd. Birmingham, Al. 35213
Contact Dale Clark for more info on any event: dclark@bhamjcc.org
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10 and Under BEGINNER Junior Team Tennis League |
Registration for the USTA 10 and Under BEGINNER Junior Team Tennis League is now open at www.BirminghamJTT.com. Here are the facts: - League begins the week of September 15th and will run for six weeks.
- The league will take place in Helena on Mondays, George Ward Park on Wednesdays and West Homewood Park on Thursdays.
- The first two weeks of the league will involve instruction and the last four weeks will involve match play.
- Players play all six weeks at the site where they are registered; there will be no travel.
- THIS LEAGUE IS NON AGE ELIGIBLE, WHICH MEANS PLAYERS WHO PARTICIPATE DO NOT QUALIFY TO ATTEND THE STATE TOURNAMENT IN AUBURN NEXT SUMMER.
- This league is only for beginners who are between 7 and 10 years old.
- Play will involve shorter courts and use of the red low compression ball. Yes, red.
- Cost $30
- Loaner racquets are available.
- There is space for only 24 players at each site. Right now we have 3 spots left at Helena, 19 spots at West Homewood and 21 spots at George Ward.
- This league is intended to provide a positive first experience for kids trying out tennis and to help children learn to rally.
For more information or to register, visit www.BirminghamJTT.com.
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10 and Under Jamboree at Hoover Country Club
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On September 13th, Hoover Country Club will host an Alabama Tennis Association event that is part of a NEW Fall Jamboree Series to introduce players from 6 to 10 years old to tennis! This event will not be in the typical Tournament format, but will be an introduction to Tennis to include an assortment of tennis activities and fun! This does not count toward any ranking or standings. No results will be posted.
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UAB Women's Tennis Team One Day Clinic
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Friday, September 19th at the Trussville YMCA from 4:00-6:00pm
Cost: $20
- Meet, greet and play against the UAB Women's Tennis Team
- Meet Head Coach Mark Tjia!
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Open to all ages and skill levels!
- Win Prizes!
- Tennis Games & Instruction with YMCA Head Pro Pam Wildt, UAB Head Coach Mark Tjia, Assiatant Antonia Nugent, and the UAB Blazers!
- Hit lots of tennis balls!
Sign up by emailing Pam Wildt at pwildt@ymcabham.org or by phone at 205-655-2224
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Kids' After School Tennis at Greystone YMCA
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Beginners Classes: Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30pm-530pm
Intermediate Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays 430pm-6pm
Advanced Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays 430pm-6pm
Cost: $15/class
Ask how you can participate in junior team tennis
Contact: Cain Mashego, Tennis Pro at (205) 566-6027 or cmashego@ymcabham.org
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Employment with Birmingham Area Tennis Association
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Executive Director
The Birmingham Area Tennis Association ("BATA") is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that seeks to hire a part-time Executive Director. This position will begin with a training period in October with the current Executive Director. In November the successful candidate will become the new Executive Director. Although BATA promotes tennis generally, BATA emphasizes its Learning Excellence Through Tennis ("LETT") program for children. The LETT program involves in-school, after-school and summer participation opportunities with the goal of "improving lives through tennis and education."
The Executive Director will perform the following duties:
Manage existing and develop new in-school, after-school and summer programs, including hiring, training, and managing staff members for the programs.
Spearhead fundraising efforts including special events, individual donor campaigns, and grants.
Provide financial reports for the Treasurer.
Prepare program reports for board meetings.
Maintain inventory of tennis equipment and purchase equipment when necessary.
Job Requirements
Must be interested in a part-time job. YOUR COVER LETTER MUST EXPLAIN WHY PART TIME WORK FITS YOUR NEEDS BETTER THAN FULL TIME WORK.
Must be available some weekdays between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. during the school year to visit program sites and ensure quality.
Must have a car and be able to drive to programs. Additionally, the person hired will often work from home and will need computer access and a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, and Excel.
Needs to maintain and update www.lettennis.org website as necessary.
Candidate needs to be able to cite examples of having conceived of and eventually completed projects with limited oversight.
Must have experience with event planning, sponsorship sales, grant writing and other forms of fundraising.
Candidate must have a genuine interest in youth development.
College degree preferred but not required.
Some background in tennis is strongly preferred but not required.
Hours and Pay: Hours are flexible and may be fewer than five or as many as twenty-five hours per week. During the October training period, pay will be $20.00 an hour plus a mileage stipend for driving to sites. Beginning in November the pay will be $23,000/yr. plus a stipend of $200/mo. to defray driving and telephone expenses.
Please email cover letter and resume to Kevin Theos at theos@sta.usta.com.
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Program Director
The Learning Excellence Through Tennis (LETT) program sponsored by the Birmingham Area Tennis Association (BATA), is dedicated to improving the lives of children through tennis and education. LETT seeks to hire a part-time Program Director. The position will report to the Executive Director, and will oversee and teach at LETT's after school tennis sites. This person will manage existing tennis programs and any new sites. This means visiting one or more sites on a daily basis and frequently helping conduct the program. The Program Director must have transportation and access to a computer and a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. The ideal candidate will be a demonstrated self-starter and have experience working for a youth organization. Tennis experience is helpful.
Hours and Pay: Hours are flexible. Average week will consist of 6-10 hours with hours increasing with the additional sites. Pay will start at $18.00 plus a monthly stipend for mileage.
Please email cover letter and resume to Kevin Theos at theos@sta.usta.com
After School Program Instructors
Instructors are needed for after school tennis programs. Training provided. Pay starts at $14/hr. plus gas stipend. For more information contact Jacquelyn Marshall at lett.tennis@gmail.com.
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CardioTennis® Team Workouts at West Homewood Park |
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Do you ever finish a team clinic and feel like you didn't get a workout?
Do you and your teammates want to get in better shape?
Are you interested in trying something different?
If you answered "YES" to any of the above questions, then maybe you and your team should give CardioTennis® a try. USPTA Pro John Beaube is one of only a couple pros in Birmingham who have been trained in CardioTennis® and he is interested in giving you and your teammates a workout.
DETAILS
- Classes will take place at West Homewood Park
- Times will be based on what is convenient for your team
- Cost is $10 per player per clinic with a minimum of 6 and maximum of 8 players
For more information, please call or text John Beaube at 205-447-5465. |
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