DTC NEWSLETTER

FALL 2008

 

What a great summer at the DTC!!  The indoor season is right around the corner!  We have a lot of new events and programs to start in September.  Here are some dates and times on all of our fall activities.

 

Junior Clinics – 1st Session Sept. 8 – Oct. 20, 2nd Session Oct. 27 -  Dec. 8

Pee Wee (Ages 3-5) Monday 4:00-4:30 p.m.

            Cost per session: $42 members, $62 non-members

Beginner/Advanced Beginner – Monday 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Age 6 and up who are not able to serve from the baseline.

Cost per session: $70 members, $90 non-members

Future Stars – Monday 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Juniors who are serving from the baseline and have some tennis experience.

Cost per session $70 members, $90 non-members

Tournament Training – 1st Session Sept. 10 – Oct. 22, 2nd Session Oct. 29 – Dec. 10

Wednesday 4:00-5:30 p.m.  Reserved for tournament level Junior players.

Cost per session $105 members, $125 non-members.

 

Junior Team Tennis – SIGNUP DEADLINE:  Oct. 10

Practices begin Saturday Oct. 18.  Matches run from Oct. 26 – Dec. 14.  - Matches are on Sundays from 2-4 p.m. or 4-6 p.m. for players High School age and younger.  All players should be able to serve from the baseline. This program offers young players the opportunity to participate in a team environment with the emphasis on having fun, meeting new friends, learning match play, doubles strategy and playing tennis, the game for a lifetime. Cost: $45 covers court fees for Sat. practices and Sun. match play, t-shirt, awards and end of season party. DTC membership required; a Jr. membership is $75.

 

Ralleyball – SIGNUP DEADLINE Oct. 10.

Ralleyball focuses on team games for beginning Junior players that introduces them to the game. The traditional serve and scoring is modified slightly to make it fun for kids. You do not need to know how to serve, however if you do know how to serve but are still learning the basic skills of tennis, you may participate.

Cost: members $25, non-members $45.

 

High School Clinics – Oct. 28 – Dec. 16 – Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

This clinic runs 7 weeks but will skip Thanksgiving Thursday. Fun drills, activities and instruction to work on all aspects of the game. Cost: $125 or $12 per day.  A Jr. membership of $75 is required.

 

 Men’s League  - Wednesdays beginning Sept 10. Reserve your spot right away!

 

Women’s League – Begins Tuesday Sept. 9. Sign up sheet is on the bulletin board.

 

Mixed Doubles League – Saturdays from 11:00 – 12:30 p.m. beginning Sept 13.

Come for drills and stay to play mixed doubles!! Signup sheet is on the bulletin board or call the desk to sign up.

 

Cardio Tennis – Wed 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Get your heart rate into the zone with a cardio workout set to music. Improve your tennis skills with fast paced drills.

 

Open House Member/Guest Membership Drive – We will have an Open House on Sunday, September 14, at 2:00.  There will be free drills for all ages, bring a guest and help kick-off our Membership Drive.  1st place receives a new Wilson racquet, 2nd place – $40 worth of court time.  Every member who refers a new member receives 2 cans of balls.  Membership drive starts August 25 and ends September 30.

 

Sadie Hawkins Junior Mixer –Saturday Oct. 18 – 6:00 p.m. - $10 per person

Girls ask the guys to be their tennis partner. Pizza, tennis and lots of fun!

 

Battle of the Sexes – Saturday Oct. 4 – 6:00 p.m. - $10 per person

Any adult who wants to have fun and determine who is the better gender.

Pizza, pop, and FUN tennis.

 

Drills – Monday night drills is now open to any level.  Come out and join our most   

popular program at the DTC!  Drill times are:

Monday, Wednesday and Saturday mornings 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

            Monday and Thursday evenings - 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

 

Monday Night Men’s Night – Come join the fun!  Any guy can join the group from 6:30 – 8:00p.m. on Monday nights.  Switch around partners, have a cold drink!

 

Midwest Senior Hardcourt Championships – Any men wanting to compete at a high level against ranked players in the Midwest should sign up for this tournament.  Dates are August 30 & 31 here at the DTC.  This is a great chance to come out and watch some great tennis!  Thanks to Steve Dively at Jocko’s and Vermilion Valley Produce for sponsoring the tournament.

 

DHS Girls High School – Scott is the new head coach and I will be the assistant.  Come out and cheer the girls on!  Their home meets are:  Sept. 9, 11, 23, & Oct. 7.

 

Congratulations to our Greater Danville Area Open Tournament winners:

 

Junior Winners

Girls 10 Singles- Catherine Lescak

Girls 12 Singles- Amy Shah

Girls 16 Singles- Emma Peck

Girls 18 Singles- Lori Haas

Girls 12 Doubles- Rachael Lewis/ Becca Lewis

Girls 14 Doubles- Lori Haas/ Rachael Lewis

Girls 16 Doubles- Kimmy Douglas/ Kaylan Evans

Boys 10 Singles- Craig Campbell

Boys 12 Singles- Craig Campbell

Boys 14 Singles- Andy Bott

Boys 16 Singles- Tyler Ellis

Boys 18 Singles- Jessie Roberson

Boys 10 Doubles- Cody Bush/ Madu Eneli

Boys 18 Doubles- Tyler Ellis/ Matt Kidwell

Adult Winners

Womens 35 Doubles- Sherry Cannon/ Tressa Crook

Mens 45 Doubles- Bill Ice/ Matt Groppi

Mens 35 Singles- Jody Davies

Mens 55 Singles- Gene Gourley

Mens Open Singles- Chad Simpson

Mens Open Doubles- Scott Simpson/Chad Simpson

Womens Open Singles- Jill Haas

Womens Open Doubles- Jill Haas/Lori Haas

Open Mixed- Lori Haas/ Mark Haas

Century Mixed- Bill Ice/ Tressa Crook

 

Congratulations to our Ladies USTA 3.0 League.  They went on to district at Bloomington and defeated Champaign before losing to Bloomington in 3 - 3rd set tie breakers (10 – 8 ) in all three tie breaks out of 5 matches.  SO CLOSE!!  Maybe next year!  Team members were: Sandy Bush, Kellee Wodetzki, Connie Wind, Martha Foster, Karen Wieland, Monica Ribbe, Mary Pfeiffer, Marianne Blum, Jeannie Ohl and Kim Puzey. 

 

Senior Group – Please contact George Mode or let me know if you or anyone else is interested in joining the senior group on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday mornings from 9:00 – 10:30a.m. 

 

E-mail addresses – Don’t wait for the postman to get your tennis news. Get the DTC news by email – just call the desk or send an email to dtc@danvilletenniscenter.com

to add or update your email address.

 

Lost – Martha Kay lost her keys at the DTC on Monday morning August 1.  If anyone has seen them please let her know.

 

Thanks - Thanks to Rodger Wind for donating some new towels to the DTC!!

 

Outdoor courts – Thanks to everyone so far who has donated to our outdoor court resurfacing fundraiser.  They should be completed by mid September.  Very exciting!!