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Zena Rec. Tennis
Welcome | Junior Program | Adult Program | Photos
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Things feel different, and better, because they are. Voting speaks louder than any rhetoric, even mine. Your vote for change in board membership last September, coupled with the resignation of board members Jim Crowley and Cathy Johnan for personal reasons, gave Zena Rec. Corp. a new, dedicated group of hard-working board members. For tennis, it meant a commitment to the tennis program that did not exist before. Tennis was like a distant relative, someplace through the meadow and over the trees. Jim Davis and his dedicated group of tennis players kept the adult tennis program, including the Arranged Mixed Doubles, alive and thriving, albeit in the privacy of the courts. The junior tennis program, run by tennis pro Pete Zeeh assisted by bond-holder Kathy Birchfield, was a separate entity entirely. This year, using a new bookkeeping system devised by our treasurer Craig Stephens, we'll be able to keep better track of the monies brought in from the junior tennis program which we are diligently trying to build up. At the same time, as children age out of that, our hope is they will continue to play tennis here at the club in the Arranged Mixed Doubles. Tennis is a great sport for everybody, particularly children. It's portable, doesn't require a large investment of money, and best of all, it's a lot of fun. For those of you who are a bit older (adult) and want to try it out, Pete Zeeh is arranging a private tennis clinic for you. You can also sign up for the arranged matches through the tennis mailing previously sent out. Social committee chair Claudia Johnson is actively coordinating dates with me, so all tennis functions -- buffets, Marguerita nights, Brad Pitt's personal appearance (just kidding!) -- will be included in the calendar of events for the entire park. By the way, that billboard announcing everything in the park when you come in is Claudia's idea. It's brilliant and long overdue. Take a look at the rest of the information here. If you have any questions, send up the Bat Signal. But don't be surprised if Tony Stark responds; I'm really a Marvel guy -- Fred Rosen, Tennis Committee Chair. |
JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAMFor children 5-18
The Junior Tennis Program will begin Monday, June 30th and tentatively end Friday, August 15th. The courts are reserved on weekdays from 12:00 PM until 4:30 PM. While early registration took place on May 4 and May 10 at the club, there are still spots open. You can register your child at the courts on the first day of Junior Tennis, Monday, June 30th. Jill Stempler Olin, 679-9114, is in charge of the signups. The fee is $35.00 per child. Please remember your tennis lesson check cannot be combined with your check for swim lessons. All fees must be paid before the first lesson. |
| Daily Schedule (Monday thru Thursday) |
| 12:00 Group A (ages 5-8) |
| 12:45 Group B (ages 9-11) |
| 1:30 Group C (ages 12-18) |
| 2:15 Group D (Advanced) |
| 2:15 - 2:45 Practice (last group) |
| 3:00 - 4:00 Ladder matches, drills |
| Note: Children may stay for the next half hour class if they wish. |
| Fridays will consist of interclub matches or team practice. In order to participate in these matches a player must be able to serve the ball in the box.
Anyone may participate in team practice. Practice time 12 - 4 pm Fridays. |
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Each day one of the following strokes will be taught. Court strategy will be covered after the lessons between 2:30 pm and 4 pm. Two courts will be used for instruction. Stroke Analysis will be done on Court 1 with the ball machine when applicable. There will be a Club tournament the last week of the season if enough people sign up. Trophies will be awarded. Team shirts for the boys and girls that play our interclub matches cost $10. Volunteer drivers for our Interclub Matches, please call 331-4355. |
| Adult Tennis Program |
ARRANGED MATCHESThose who expressed interest should have received their arranged matches' schedule. If you did not get one, please contact Tom Esposito at 679-6675.
The first session is from June 10 - August 3. INTERCLUB MATCHESWe hope to have interclub matches again this year with the Hyde Park Club. Check the tennis bulletin board. Stella Perlman is in charge. Her telephone number is 679-7745. SCHEDULED EVENTSCheck the Tennis and Pavilion Bulletin Boards
RESERVATIONSThere is a tennis court reservation system for those times the courts are crowded. It will be posted on the bulletin board, and a copy should be available with the signup book at the pool. PETE ZEEH'S TENNIS LESSON RATESPete will give private lessons for $60/hour and $35/half hour. If you get a group, the number of people in it will divide the cost. His phone number is 331-4355. Preseason Adult clinics begin on or about May 1st. |