NECD Summer Youth Tennis Program 2013
The DOCTA will host the North East Central Durham Summer Youth Tennis Program. The program will teach the basic rules of tennis, keeping score and tennis etiquette. Skills development and concentration will be forehand and backhand, ground stokes, serving, volleying and playing matches. Children will be grouped according to their age and skill level. See registration form here. Program begins June 15.
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DOCTA Clinic Registration 2013-14
Spring has begun and outdoor fun is here! DOCTA Clinics are now being offered beginning April 8 through November 2013 with tennis director, John McLean. Register now and enjoy the fun of tennis and develop new skills and improve on your current skills. Tennis is a sport for a lifetime; and we want to help you with your tennis game. Clinics are available for youth and adults. Register now! Click here for the registration form and site details. For additional information, please call John at 919-547-4354.
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Senior Tennis Day - May 8, 2013 - Carrboro
Carrboro Recreation and Parks and Durham-Orange Community Tennis Association is sponsoring a Senior Tennis Day on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 from 9-11am at Wilson Park Tennis Courts. This event is Free! Join us for a fun tennis event for players aged 50 and above! Bring a friend or two and meet other tennis players from this area, join in a game of doubles, play with lots of different people and win prizes! Light refreshments will be provided to all participants. Please bring a racquet if you have one. Some loaners will be temporarily available.
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DOCTA Annual Tennis Carnival - May 18, 2013 - Durham
Please join the Durham-Orange Community Tennis Association (DOCTA) for the kickoff of tennis month! We will host our Annual Tennis Carnival at Rock Quarry Tennis Courts on Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 9 am to 1 pm. Tennis activities and games will be available for youth and adults of all ages. Prizes will be awarded and lunch will be served. Help us to grow tennis in Durham and Orange Counties and join us for this great event! Questions, please contact Anna at amclean@docta.org or ijones@docta.org. You may call 919-547-4354, as well.
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YMCA Spring Tennis Play Day - March 23, 2013
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Registration has opened for the 2013 Spring Season for the Chapel Hill 10-and-Under tennis league.
We hope that you'll participate by leading teams for this season. The instructions for creating your team are below. The Chapel Hill League will begin on April 6 and last through May 22. The first practice will take place on March 26 (6:00 pm – 6:45 pm for 8-and-under and 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm for the 10-and-under group). Matches will take place on the weekends. Exact days of matches will be determined closer to the start of the season based on input from team coaches. If you know of other parents, college students or community volunteers who may be interested in leading a team, please let me know. If you have questions or suggestions for the season, please contact me at ijones@docta.org.
Instructions for Creating A Youth Tennis Team in TennisLink
1) Go to the Team Tennis Home Page
2) Scroll down to the bottom of the page to "Options"
3) Click on "Become a Coach/Manager"
4) Complete the Coach/Manager registration form.
When you register, you'll establish a login number and password for TennisLink.
If you have one, enter your USTA membership number or Team Tennis number.
If don't have either, TennisLink will assign you a TennisLink ID number so you can login.
5) Click "Submit"
6) Once you're registered, login to TennisLink.
7) Go to "My Options" and Click "Create a New Team"
8) Search for the Jr. Team Tennis program by entering the information in the search criteria. You should see a list of leagues.
9) Click on "Spring 2013 Chapel Hill 10 and Under"
10) Complete the form and write down the team number generated by the system.
11) Click "Save".
12) In about 48 hours, the team will be viewable in TennisLink.
Spring Flyer
Registration Instructions
Instructions for Creating a Team
Ingrid Jones
Community Tennis Coordinator
DOCTA (Durham-Orange Community Tennis Association)
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NCCU Men's Tennis faces Duke
The NCCU Men's Tennis Team will face the Duke University Men on Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 5 pm at Duke Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center. With 3 new players this year, NCCU is up to the competition. Under the leadership of Coach D. Curtis Lawson, NCCU is poised for a great season. Upcoming home team matches this month include: February 16 - Prebysterian College at 1 pm and February 23 - Norfolk at 3 pm. Rounding the February schedule, NCCU will face UNC-Chapel Hill at Chapel Hill on Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 6 pm. To follow the NCCU Men's Tennis Team, please go to this link: www.nccueaglepride.com. Come out and support our men and wear your Maroon and Gray with Eagle pride!
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College Tennis - Duke -vs- Tennessee
Don't miss the "Blowout" tennis match of the year! Duke will play Tennesse on Friday, February 8, 2013 @ 6:00 pm at Duke Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center. Tennessee is undefeated and it will be an exciting college tennis match. Free pizzas will be provided and fun prizes given away. Join the Durham-Orange Community Tennis Association (DOCTA) in cheering on our Duke players! Please bring a youth or fellow adult tennis player to attend this special event.
Click here to see flier.
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Recreational Coaches Workshop - March 2, 2013
Please see flyer and link below to register for the workshop. Please let us know if you have questions. The Community Tennis Coordinator will be out of the office until March 11. Please contact Anna Mercer-McLean at 919-619-9187 or email amclean@docta.org, if you have questions.
http://2013-rcw-garrett-mar2.eventbrite.com
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John Isner Charity Event - December 8
Volunteer Opportunties
Visit the tournament website here. Volunteer information: 15 Volunteers needed for the youth clinic and tennis exhibition, which begins at 11am and will finish around 2pm. It is taking place at the Cone Kenfield Tennis Center in Chapel Hill. People will be needed to help with the youth clinic/registration/ticketing. Also, 10 volunteers will be needed for the charity dinner and auction at the Carolina Inn, assisting with registration and the auction.
Thank you for supporting this worthwhile event.
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Support the DOCTA Disaster and Relief Benefit Tournament on December 7-9, 2012.
Register at www.usta.com at Tennislink. See you there! Proceeds benefit the American Red Cross to support disaster victims.
Flier.
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John Isner hosts Charity Event for UNC
Lineberger Center Come out and support John Isner in the Ebix Charity Challenge event for cancer. Proceeds support the UNC Lineberger Center. Click link for events and pricing details here. Additional details can are located on the USTA/NC website at www.nctennis.com about this event. John Isner is a Greensboro native; and we are excited have one of North Carolina's top professionals in the area who many of you may remember from his junior days in area tournaments.
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Congratulations! Duke Tennis on Campus
Duke University's Tennis On Campus team won the Fall Invitational on October 21, 2012 at Hilton Head, SC. The Durham community sends congratulations for a job well done. See details at www.nctennis.com.
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DOCTA Clinic Registration 2012-13
DOCTA Clinics are open for registration. Please click here to print registration form and return to the instructor, John McLean. For questions, please call 919-547-4354. All checks should be payable to DOCTA. Indoor clinics begin November 2.
Thank you.
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YMCA Tennis Fundraiser
October 27, 2012 Hope Valley Farms
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Southern Boundaries and Rock Quarry Tennis Courts Open for Tennis Play
Durham Parks and Recreation announced today that newly resurfaced Southern Boundaries Tennis Courts is complete. The facility lights are set for 6 pm to 10:30 pm at this site. (Click for photo) It joins the public courts facility at Rock Quarry Tennis Courts that was recently finished earlier this year . Rock Quarry has been busy with league play and already hosted two NC USTA tournaments, served as a site for the USTA Mixed Doubles Championship this month, Quick Start coaches training and will host the Latino Festival this weekend on September 29.
The Durham-Orange Community Tennis Association commends the City of Durham and Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) for resurfacing these sites, so that the community can continue to enjoy the growing Eno Valley league play in our area; and the opportunity to have two showcase sites for tournaments, jamborees and play days. Tennis is a sport for a lifetime! Enjoy the new courts. DOCTA encourages DPR and the City of Durham to continue its efforts in resurfacing Elmira Tennis Courts and Whippoorwill Tennis Courts next.
Let's play!
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Hispanic Tennis Carnival
Join DOCTA for the annual Hispanic Tennis Carnival on October 14, 2012 at Wilson Park, Carrboro, NC at 4 pm. Click here for flier in English and Spanish. First 30 children, receive a tennis racket.
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Brightleaf Doubles Tournament
Register now! Tournament is this weekend September 28-30, 2012.
Click here for flier.
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Two Eno Teams Win the State Play-Offs
The Adult/Senior/Super Senior Mixed Doubles Eno Tennis Leagues were very well represented this past weekend during the "2012 State Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament." We had (2) two teams from our leagues that won their division.
6.0 Senior Mixed Doubles Tennis Team – Orange Slice – Captain – Donna Webb
6.0 Adult Mixed Doubles Tennis Team – Orange A Peel – Captain – Mary Parker
The rain yesterday pushed us to move matches to the Raleigh Racquet Club in Raleigh, Barber Park in Greensboro and Forest Oaks Club. We finally finished up last night around 7:00pm.
We had over 450 players to attend the Player Party that was held out of HVCC. The DJ kept people dancing on the dance floor until 10:30pm or so.
We had over 130 teams attending the tournament !!
Special thanks to my volunteers, all of the Private Tennis Clubs, DOCTA and all of DPR staff for helping make this one of the best Tennis Tournaments that we have ever hosted.
Congratulations to the two teams on winning !!
-Tammy Brown
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Women's Tennis Fun Night at Athleta
Sunday, September 23, 2012 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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DOCTA & Communities In Schools of Wake County
On Saturday, August 25, a group of students descended upon Communities In School's SAS Learning Center at Kentwood to pick up school supplies to get them started for the 2012-2013 school year. When they arrived, the courtyard next to the learning center looked a little different. A portable tennis net, racquets and a bucket of "red" tennis balls, provided by the Durham-Orange Community Tennis Association (DOCTA), were set up. And the students didn't need an invitation to play. According to Communities In Schools staff member, Roberta Hadley, "The kids didn't wait for instructions. When I took a break from sorting school supplies to get them going, I looked outside and they were already hitting." Communities In Schools serves K-12 students, about 15 of them testing their tennis chops on this particular day, but it was mostly the younger students who really stuck around to play. Communities In Schools engages other sport-related non-profit partners like First Tee of the Triangle and hopes to continue to build upon this opportunity to expose more students to tennis who may not typically have opportunities to play.
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Tennis Anyone: East End Connection!
Please join the Durham-Orange Community Tennis Association (DOCTA) and Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) for one of the cities' best USTA Free Tennis Play Days on Saturday, September 1, 2012 from 9 am to 12 noon for ages 18 and under. Fun tennis stations will be available for children 10 and under and other special activities for ages 11-18. Bring a friend and join us for this special event. Please call Anna at 919-619-9187 for details. For other events in the area, please go to www.youthtennis.com. See you at East End!
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Team NC Jamboree Youth 10 and under tennis fun is here!
Join us for Team NC Jamboree on September 29, 2012 beginning at 9:30 to 3:30 at Garrett Park.
Click here to view flier for details.
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USTA Jr. Team Tennis 10 and Under 2012 Fall League Registration Open!
The Durham-Orange Community Tennis Association (DOCTA) will sponsor the USTA Jr. Team Tennis using the QuickStart format for 10 and under youth. The QuickStart format is a new way for kids 10 and under to learn and play the game of tennis. The court sizes, racquet sizes, balls and the scoring system will be age specific. Any child between the age of six and ten can start playing tennis immediately, even if he or she has never picked up a racquet! QuickStart also stresses the importance of play and team sports.
Teams practice once a week and play one match per week on Sunday afternoons. Match play begins October 7 and end November 11, 2012. Deadline to sign up is September 14, 2012. Volunteer coaches are needed as well. Cost is $26.00 per player. USTA Jr. membership is required.The annual fee is $20.00. Free USTA membership for first time members is available. Limited time offer. See info below for details.
For further questions, please contact Ingrid Jones, USTA Jr.Team Tennis QuickStart Coordinator, at ijones@impactmtgs.com or 919-544-4587.
To register:
1) Go to http://teamtennis.usta.com
2) Click on "Find a Program"
3) Go to "Select program type" and click on "Jr" in the dropdown box
4) Enter your zip code
5) Select "Chapel Hill JTT Fall League"
6) Click "REGISTER"
7) Enter your USTA membership ID. If you don't have a membership, click on "join today").
8) Select the appropriate division
9) Select "Proceed to checkout" and provide payment information
The registration fee is $26.
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New DOCTA Community Tennis Coordinator Named
The Durham-Orange Community Tennis Association (DOCTA) is pleased to announce that Ingrid Jones is the new Community Tennis Coordinator for Durham and Orange Counties, effective August 13, 2012. Ingrid Jones resides in Durham and is an avid tennis player. She has been involved for the past 15 year in community tennis as a player, volunteer, public tennis club member/former president of Magic Express Tennis Club.
She is currently owner of Impact Meetings and Events were she creates, manages and executes conferences, seminars, retreats and other events. Many of you will know her from adult/combo/mixed league play and others from her recent Women's Tennis Fun Day Events. Her various experiences with former employer Blue Cross and Blue Shield as manager of several programs/projects including Leadership and Professional Development, Strategic Sourcing and Onboarding, Community Sponsorship and Publicity, the Management Associate Program, Corporation Foundations and Organizational Development Consultant highlight the great talents that she will bring to her new role as DOCTA Community Tennis Coordinator (independent contractor).
Ingrid can be reached at ijones@impactmtgs.com. Her telephone number is 919-544-4587. Please congratulate her as she takes a running leap to great fun and excitement in tennis with DOCTA and the Durham/Orange community. Junior Team Tennis is the first thing on her agenda; and under 10 tennis registration will begin this month. Please check on the DOCTA website for more updates at www.docta.org this week.
The DOCTA Board of Directors is pleased to have Ingrid on board with the organization. If you have further questions or comments, please contact DOCTA at 919-547-4354 or your Area 4 USTA/NC Representative and DOCTA Board Secretary, Anna Mercer-McLean at 919-619-9187.
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Community Tennis Coordinator Needed
Durham-Orange Community Tennis Association (DOCTA) is seeking contract services to promote and grow tennis in Durham and Orange Counties.
Click here for details
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Farewell to Patti Fox
Community Tennis Coordinator
The Durham-Orange Community Tennis Association (DOCTA) is thrilled for, but saddened that Patti Fox; our first Community Tennis Coordinator will be moving out of state in August 2012. Patti has provided contract services for DOCTA for seven (7) years; and has worked tirelessly to promote and grow the sport of tennis in Durham and Orange Counties. Her service to DOCTA has been amazing; and truly appreciated.
In addition to her daily work in the community of being a tennis coach, college instructor and league player, Patti has established several wonderful programs during her service with DOCTA, including the Chapel Hill Jr. Team Tennis for 10 and under (Quick Start format); Tennis Titans Program, Hispanic Tennis Carnival working with local parks and recreation departments (Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Durham), families, volunteers and participants. She has coordinated training opportunities for recreational coaches, schools, and 10 and under tennis training with the Quick Start format in Durham and Orange Counties working with local public and private clubs, public schools, business and organizations, etc. Further, Patti has worked collaboratively with United States Tennis Association/North Carolina and served on several state committees as a volunteer.
Patti's leadership has assisted DOCTA in continuous growth in USTA membership and league participation. DOCTA extends its best wishes to Patti, her husband Larry and their two children. Please join us in sending warm thoughts of thanks, appreciation and farewell to Patti at pattipfox@gmail.com. We wish the family the best.
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DOCTA Tennis Clinics 2012-2013
Please register now for upcoming DOCTA Tennis Clinics. Classes are limited. Instructor: John McLean will conduct intermediate and advanced clinics to improve your tennis game and skills. Click here for registration form. Please call 919-547-4354 if questions.
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Southeastern Tennis Championships
The Southeastern Tennis Championships is scheduled this coming weekend for July 13-15, 2012. The deadline has been extended to Monday, July 9, 2012 at midnight. Please register at Tennislink at www.usta.com. The Tournament ID and divisions are listed below.
Sanctioned By: Southeastern Tennis Championships
Tournament ID: Dates: 703953212 July 13-15, 2012
Divisions: MW(Op)sd,FMLC; X(Op)d,FMLC; NMW(2.5-4.5)s,FMLC; NMW(2.5-4.5)d,SE; Combo MX(6.0,7.0,8.0,9.0)d,SE; S50NW(3.5-4.5)s,FMLC; S50NW(3.5-4.5)d,SE
Join us for great fun and excitement on the tennis court! T-shirts will be provided, trophies awarded and lunch served on Saturday, and much more! See you there!
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10 and Under Tennis Training
Mark your calendar for the 10 and Under Tennis Training to be held September 23, 2012 at Rock Quarry Park in Durham.
Hope to see you in September!
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July 14 Tennis All Day Women's Day!
If you attended last month, don't miss the July event. There'll be even more fun! If you haven't attended, make plans to join us! Prizes, Shopping, Massages, and more!
Tell your women friends and bring them out for a day of tennis fun for women!
Registration ends on July 1.
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Women's Tennis Fun Day is Back! It's 'Tennis All Day--Women's Fun Day! June 9, 2012
A day of fun for women who play recreational tennis! No matter your level--whether you're just starting to play or you've played for a while, there's something for you!
Featuring strategy clinics, cardio workout for tennis players and a quad tournament!
Enjoy a free massage and posture alignment analysis, delicious lunch, gifts and prize drawings!
This event will also help fund programming for the Girl Scouts-North Carolina Coastal Pines. Plus, special recognition will be given to Women's Fun Day players who were Girl Scouts.
Connect with your friends and make new ones.
Come out and have fun playing, giving back to the community and socializing!
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2012 College Tennis Information Day at NCAA Tennis Championships in Athens Georgia May 20
• Sunday May 20, 2012 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm – Athens, GA
• University of Georgia – Coliseum Training Facility – Richard B. Taylor Room
• Open to all High School and Junior Tennis players, parents, and coaches who are interested in learning more about college tennis and the recruiting process!
• Admission cost is $10 per person or $25 per family and includes a USTA Guide to Tennis on College Campuses, refreshments, and a ticket to NCAA Quarterfinal matches that afternoon.
• Panelists will include current and former college coaches, parents of college players, and former college players.
• Space is limited. Reserve your seat now:
• Email Elissa Hill
• Download flier
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Rally for the CureTennis Tournament April 13-15
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USTA/NC Area 4 (Durham, Orange, Granville, Person and Chatham Counties) Tennis Family
The annual gathering of the USTA/NC Area 4 Advisory Council and guest will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 from 11 am to 2 pm at the SunTrust Boardroom at Meadowmont (near the UNC Friday Center) on 1414 Raleigh Road in Chapel Hill (2nd floor). Please join us for this special event. Please come and share what your organization is doing and how USTA/NC can support you in your tennis growth. Get the latest updates for North Carolina, network and meet others.
Amy Franklin with USTA/NC will be our special guest. Please Register using the attached flier that provides more details. Please RSVP by March 17 to annamclean@mindspring.com or fax to 929-0091. Lunch will be served. A registration form must be received in advance to assure available space/lunch.
Anna Mercer-McLean
Area 4 USTA/NC Board Representative
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Swing into Spring Tennis Tourney
Don't miss the kick off of the tennis season as the weather brings great tennis with the Swing into Spring Tennis Tournament on March 23-25, 2012.
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ORANGE TENNIS SHOP NOW THE TENNIS SPOT!
The grand opening of the new Tennis Spot is Saturday, March 17, 2012 in Hillsborough, NC. Don't miss the discounts! The tennis shop is under new ownership with Angela Baxley and Traci Harris. Click here for details. Send your congratulations and support!
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Tennis Jamboree - March 17th
Youth Registration Event to be held on March 17th from 2PM to 4PM at Garrett Road Park - sponsored by Durham Parks and Recreation, Magic Express Tennis Club, and DOCTA.
If you have questions, please contact Angela Allen at (919) 423-9554 or email her at AngelaAllen.nc@gmail.com
Download flier here...
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Tennis Jamboree this Saturday at Ephesus Park in Chapel Hill
The 6-8's will be from 9:30 am to noon and the 9-10's will be held from 12:30 - 3:30 pm. Players must play within their age group. Skills testing will be done along with drills, games and instruction.
Pizza will be served and t-shirts and bag tags will be given out. From this jamboree, some players will be chosen to compete at the area camp this spring. From the area camp, players will also be chosen to compete at the State Camp held at the Cary Tennis Park on May 19th. These are great development opportunities for players and to play with others in the area. Players can sign up by going to www.nctennis.com/teamnc.
Deadline to sign up is Thursday, March 8th.
Download flier here!
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FITennis New tennis clinics offered.
Catch Promotions and Events is partnering with a local Tennis Teaching Professional. Sunday tennis fitness clinics offered similar to Cardio tennis with a new spin on it. In addition to a Tennis Teaching Professional, a personal trainer will be on hand to assist with other fitness activities. This will be a fun, heart pumping workout for all levels of play.
There will be giveways for the people who burn the most calories each class!
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A Recreational Coaches Workshop will be held at the Croasdaile Country Club in Durham on Saturday, March 24 from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.
You should attend this workshop if you primarily work with players of all ages and abilities.
Topics covered:
Overview of the Ten and Under play format
Top 10 games every coach should know
Running effective team practices
Large group management
Instant rally progression for teaching strokes
Materials that you will receive:
Participant manual
Learn to Rally and Play book
Certificate of Attendance
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Spring Tennis Opener
Omega Sports and Catch This Promotions & Events are putting on a Spring Opener Tennis Tournament on February 18-19, 2012. This will be a nice way to get some extra practice in before the USTA spring leagues begin. The event offers many different divisions in Men's and Women's Doubles, Mixed Doubles, and Men's and Women's Singles. Plus there will be great prizes for the winners of each division. See attached flier. Come out and support the Eno River 7.5 Men's Team as they head to Alabama.
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2013 NC League Realignment
The 2013 year will see some major changes in the way that USTA Adult League programs are structured. The attached chart gives details as to what changes will come into effect as well as the reasoning for the changes and the benefits of those changes.
Whether your facility is currently fielding teams in league play or would like to enter teams in the future, it is not too early to start planning for next year. League tennis continues to expand across the state and these changes will greatly enhance opportunities for our players to compete.
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