Bill White, our club manager, and his crew have worked very hard these past few days and the CLAY COURTS are now open! Don’t they look wonderful!
This season our club pro will be Greg Vivian. I am sure you all know Greg as he has been a valued staff member for several seasons. This year he moves up to head pro. Greg will be providing the group lessons and is available for private lessons for those interested. Contact the club for rates and available times. The clubhouse staff will be myself , Steven R. Schwartzentruber ,and Travis Hiller. Travis and Vienna Wilson will supervise our junior camps. This is an experienced staff and we know that this will ensure an enjoyable season for all.
Our free group lessons for all members return at the same scheduled times as last season. We encourage you to take advantage of this great opportunity to improve your game and interact with other members. The round robins are back with the ladies playing Monday 7:00pm or 8:00pm and the men playing Thursday at 8:00pm. The weekly sign up sheets will be on the counter. The ‘Morning Group’ will continue to meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 8:30am. The Tennis League will once again go on Tuesday nights. To register, sign the sheet on the counter as soon as possible as league play will begin before the end of May. The FREE Kid’s Program will begin on Saturday, May 11th. Check the tournament schedule for the dates of your favorite events.
We thank the Optimists Club for once again sponsoring a Junior Tennis Day on Saturday, June 22nd. Also thanks to Royal LePage Hiller Realty for again showing their generous support for junior tennis by sponsoring a grand slam of team tennis events. This event has a new format this year so please ask for more details. Last season we held a “Woods and Whites” event that included a round robin, costumes, and a silent auction. It was a GREAT day so we are doing it again this season (July 20th). Hopefully you can all participate in this fund raising and fun tennis event.
The best way to help out with our fund raising efforts would be to bring in another member to the club. If you know anyone who may be interested in joining the club invite them to our OPEN HOUSE WEEK. From May 6th to May 12th all play and programs are free to anyone who is interested. Both group lessons and the round robins begin this week. On Friday night ,May 10th, we will have an adult round robin and social. All levels of play are invited and a splendid time is guaranteed for all. Invite someone new to introduce to our great club, and have fun in the process.
The clubhouse will officially open for the season on SATURDAY, APRIL 27th. The nets should be up on the hard courts a few weeks before that so keep an eye on the club for your first opportunity to play tennis this season. I look forward to seeing you all soon. Let’s play !!!!
Bill White – Club Manager