Hi ARVC Tennis People !!!

 The 2007 tennis season is ready to go !!! We start in May, and have a busy schedule planned through September. There are programs and activities for all ages ... so get ready to join the fun !!!!

Registration & Rapid Rally  The activities start on Saturday May 12, at 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon, with registration.

The entire tennis staff will be on hand to meet you.On the same day, same time, May 12, , there will be the Rapid Rally competition for ages 8/9, 10/11, 12/13,  involving special pressure less tennis balls, a backboard, and racquet. This same event took John Picard and his dad Joel, to Colorado for 4 days, all free of charge ... It takes less than 5 minutes. More info on this will be forthcoming. 

Mens Summer Clinic June 25 - August 20Monday 6:30PM - 8:00   $35 includes ALL sessions

Instructional clinics for beginner and intermediate players. Stroke development, conditioning, and individual comprehensive assessment of player's game. This was well attended last year and has also become a "boys night out" with matches after the          clinics and libations.                 

Ladies Summer Clinic: June 28 - August 23  $35 includes ALL sessions

Thursday 6:30PM - 8:00     

Instructional clinics for beginner and intermediate players. Stroke development, conditioning, and individual comprehensive assessment of player's game. This program was "booked" last season so don't be left out this year. Each week was a "feast" of tennis, fun, food, and libations.     

Ladies Round Robin Matches     No Charge 

Wednesdays 9:00 AM - 10:30AM      

Show up and play !!! Fun tennis !!!                                              

Tiny Tots: 4  to 6 Years Old     $40 includes ALL sessions 

Monday & Wednesday 1/2 hour sessions: 8:15 AM - 8:45 AM or 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM

An introduction to tennis, focusing on making it  a fun game and developing motor skills.

Junior Clinics: 7 to 18 Years Old     $80 includes ALL sessions 

Monday & Wednesday Morning  9:15 - 10:15   7 years old  

Monday & Wednesday Morning  10:15 - 11:15   8  years old

Monday & Wednesday Morning  12:15  - 1:15    11 - 18 years old

Instructional Clinics focusing on introduction to the sport, court etiquette and behavior, scoring, and sound technique. 

Junior Competitive Clinics:  8 - 18 Years Old  (Directors' Discretion)  $80 includes ALL sessions

Tuesday & Thursday  9:15 - 10:15    12 & Under       

Tuesday & Thursday  10:15 - 11:15   14 & Under

Tuesday & Thursday  11:15-  12:15   18 & Under 

Physical conditioning, strategy, court management,  stroke production, footwork, and individual comprehensive assessment of player's game.                                           

Junior Ladder: 7 - 18 Years Old     $25 includes ALL matches     

Monday - Thursday    This will again be a "Team Tennis"  format. Matchesare scheduled and must be played weekly.  Results will be posted. Awards for the winners. 

CARDIOTENNIS: 3 weeks, twice each week     $30 includes ALL sessions  

Early Mornings:  Days & Times to Be Announced             

This is an exciting cardio workout program involving tennis equipment and lively music. You DO NOT have to know how to play tennis but you will be on the court with non stop      action. This is a 1  hour "class" and is limited to a maximum of 9 participants per class, so sign up soon.  Minimum of 6 per class. 

Youth Tennis Camps  (NO REGULAR YOUTH CLASSES THIS WEEK) 

July 9-12   9:00 AM to 1:00 PM  Competition Level $100               

July 9-12    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM   Beginner Level      $50   

Emphasis on stroke production, court management, singles and doubles strategy, stamina, and overall tennis development and improvement. An excellent opportunity for both levels of play. The Tennis Directors determine the level of play for all participants. A player put into the wrong camp is not fair to them or the other players.  

UTSA Jr. Team Tennis (Selected by Directors)     Friday 1:00 - 3:00  

Competitive schedule with other USTA Jr. Tennis Teams in the area, culminating in state, regional, and national tournaments. The USTA is finalizing on the cost of entering a team. In addition to the 14 & Under team, we plan to have an 18 & Under team. 

Adult Tennis Socials:6:30PM til ???        No Charge

Doubles & mixed doubles in a fun format, for all levels. Sign up sheets will be posted. The more the merrier,  so sign up and join the fun.  

Men's & Ladies' Singles League (NEW) No Charge            

These are "competitive fun" leagues which will be done on a flexible  schedule. Matches will be scheduled and be played during the week at the players' convenience. Stats will be kept and posted.                  

Sign up and join in !!!  Looking forward to seeing you on the courts !!! 

Joanne & Ed Macksoud, Tennis Directors