October Bulletin 2024

RACQUETS | Continued

TENNIS EVENTS Parent’s Night Out: Join us Friday, October 4th from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Children ages 5-12 are welcome to have a blast playing tennis, basketball, pickleball, and arts & crafts.

The price for this evening includes all activities and dinner: $30 / per child, $55 / two children, $60 three or more children

10/17 - Adult Halloween Tennis Cardio 10/18 - Junior and Tennis Halloween Party - Sign up here! 10/23 - Tennis Social – bring a friend at 9am

Tennis Clay Court Tips Slow, wet conditions will challenge your patience and your wits. If you have heard announcers or players speak of heavy conditions, they are referring to how heavy the weight of the ball feels when you strike it, how difficult it is to generate ball speed and spin, and how low and slow the ball bounces. It becomes all but impossible to hit a pure winner. And trying to overpower shots in heavy conditions can hurt your arm, wrist, and shoulder. So, what should you do? Expect and embrace longer points. Work on placement and depth of shot. Employ the drop shot and lob regularly. Don’t waste energy on hard serves. Get the first in, preferably to your opponent’s weaker side. Move in on your return and see if you can take control of the point early with a well-placed shot that gets your opponent out of position. Make the other player run more than you. One last tip. These conditions tend to level the playing field by reducing the effectiveness of the stronger player’s weapons. Whether you expected to dominate or didn’t think you had a chance, be mentally prepared for a close match.

Congratulations to all juniors that received an award this year! Most improved players of the year Sportsmanship Charlie Wyant and Molly Marshall Abby Hynes and Sebastian DeSantis

Summer Camp Awards Life of the party

Summer Camp Sportsmanship

Charlie DeSantis

Mallory DiSabatino

Best Moves on the Court

Pickleball Social Club Winner

10&Under

Davis Crifasi

Ernie DiSabatino

Jackson Larrabee

Color Balls Orange baller of the year – Grace Sith Green baller of the year – Sayan Ray Yellow baller of the year - Ellen Krifides

High School Awards: Susi Shipley, Emily Shipley, Meghan Mumford, Lily leyung Valentina Ramos, Ellen Krifides, Sophie Crain, Bridget Heinle Samuel DeSantis, Tyler Gordon, Demetri Moutatsos ,Jack Allen

Squash Junior Awards Most Improved Emerging Tournament Player Molly Marshall and Jackson Larrabee Most Improved Middle School Tournament Player Gemma Spear and Matthew Majewski Most Improved High School Tournament Player

JUNIOR TENNIS View Fall Junior Racquets Scheduling Here

Mission Statement: “To provide a fun and welcoming environment, encouraging players of all ages and skill-levels to achieve their best both on and off the court.”

Claire Majewski and Luke Mumford Most Improved Summer Camp Player Anya Jain and Sayan Ray

2024 - 2025 Session Dates: Session 1: September 9 - December 16 (No Classes 11/23 - 11/24)

Session 2: January 2 - February 16 Session 3: February 17 - April 6 Session 4: April 7 - May 25 (No Classes 4/19 - 4/20)

Class Size Policy: To ensure each player receives the best quality of instruction we will be limiting class sizes. Classes will also need at least three players for the program to go forward. Indoor Court Availability: Class times are subject to change due to indoor court availability.

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