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HPTC IS, AND YOUR SUPPORT IS FOR A CERTIFIED 501c.
AND YOUR DONATIONS ARE TAX EXEMPT
TOURNAMENT JUNIOR BALL PERSONS FOR FINALS OF 2010 WRAP UP– NEEDED
LEARN THE SKILLS OF A BALL PERSON
DEVELOP: TEAM WORK
FOOT WORK
HAND EYE COORDINATION
CONTACT: HANNA SPEARMAN hannaspearman@comcast.net
412 – 373 -2996
THE 32nd ANNUAL NAACP TENNIS TOURNAMENT IS SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 21st THROUGH SUNDAY AUGUST 28th OF 2010. THIS TOURNAMENT TRADITIONALLY HAS A EVENT FOR ALL TENNIS ENTHUSIASTS AND ALL AGES. IT IS ANOTHER OF THE SEVERAL LOCAL TENNIS HAPPENINGS SUPPORTED IN PART BY HPTC AND IT’S MEMBERS.
A COURT NOTE: LAST YEAR THIS LONG STANDING TOURNEY WAS HELD AT THE STANTON COURTS OF HIGHLAND PARK, BUT IT HAS BEEN MOVED BACK TO IT’S HMOE FOR MANY YEARS, THE TENNIS COURTS AT SCHENLEY PARK.
GET YOUR TENNIS ADRENALIN UP, TENNIS MATCH FACE ON, AND THEN GET IN!
USTA News
American Express Teams with USTA to Introduce "Fresh Courts" Programs
July 26, 2010 02:40 PM
The USTA announced that long-time partner American Express will present the inaugural "Fresh Courts" program, a philanthropic effort to invest in developing communities through the renovation of existing, disrepaired tennis facilities in various markets across the U.S. The 2010 program targets 17 tennis courts in three cities including Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. and New York, during Olympus US Open Series events and the US Open.
All work on the courts will be performed or supervised by the USTA’s Facility Assistance department. Work is scheduled to begin in all three markets in September, with the goal of having all three sites completed by early-fall. Annually, the USTA refurbishes nearly 700 courts in approximately 200 communities around the country.
"American Express’ Fresh Courts program will impact thousands of tennis fans and is a tremendous example of our partners giving back to communities that support tennis," said Lucy S. Garvin, USTA President and Chairman of the Board. "With their support we can bring our new QuickStart play format to more kids than ever before."
"American Express has been a proud sponsor of the US Open for 17 years, bringing fans closer to the sport they love and enhancing viewing experiences for Cardmembers live on-site," said Jessica Igoe, Director of Global Sponsorship Marketing, American Express. "Our goal with Fresh Courts is to inspire and grow the local passion for tennis, while reinvesting valuable resources to strengthen the community through sport."
In Los Angeles, the Fresh Courts program targets eight full-sized courts at the Jackie Tatum Harvard Tennis Courts. Located in one of the city’s busiest parks, the courts will serve as the legacy for the Farmers Classic and the USTA Southern California section. The restoration project includes acrylic repair for court cracks, court resurfacing and two coats of color. Additionally, four of the 78-foot courts will feature blended lines for kid’s tennis using the QuickStart play format. QuickStart is the new play format for teaching tennis, designed to ease access to the game by utilizing specialized equipment, shorter court dimensions and modified scoring, all tailored to kids ages 10 and under. The park currently hosts 600 to 800 residents four nights a week as part of Los Angeles’ "Summer Night Light" program, designed to attract at-risk youth.
?In Washington, D.C., the Fresh Courts program is targeting two courts in Columbia Heights, a high-traffic location near the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center in Rock Creek Park, home of the Legg Mason Tennis Classic, the third men’s event on the Olympus US Open Series calendar. Similar to Los Angeles, the two renovated, 78-foot courts will be lined to accommodate four 36-foot and two 60-foot courts for kid’s tennis programming. Currently the courts are used by residents in the Columbia Heights area, Bell Multicultural High School students, Bancroft Elementary School students, and especially the Pancho Gonzalez Tennis Program which is implemented by Washington, D.C.’s Latin American Youth Center. Pancho Gonzalez serves around 80 children ages six to 14. The majority of the tennis youth in the Pancho Gonzalez Program is of diverse and disadvantage backgrounds. Michael de Leon, Director of Pancho Gonzalez says he is "thrilled with the generosity of American Express. Tennis is growing fast in Washington because it fosters resilience, hard work and dedication which are values that can be extremely beneficial to improve the lives of at-risk youth. The renovation will enhance the current activities and further improve the conditions of tennis programming."
For New York, American Express’ Fresh Courts program will work with tennis courts located in Brooklyn’s McCarren Park. The 35-acre park services the Greenpoint and Williamsburg neighborhoods and currently contains seven full-sized tennis courts, one of which was recently resurfaced through the efforts of the McCarren Tennis Association and park volunteers. As part of the Fresh Courts program, the remaining courts will be completely resurfaced and renovated, and upon project completion, McCarren Park will contain six full-sized, 78-foot courts, and two permanent 36-foot courts for the QuickStart play format.
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CLINICS HELD IN THE MELLON TENNIS CENTER
No pre-registration…just show up!
Checks only. Payable to "Treasurer, City of Pittsburgh"
Tiny Tot (ages 4-7 yrs): Saturday 9:30-10:15 and Cost $10
This program introduces your child to the game. Instructors will teach basic strokes and play fun games emphasizing hand-eye coordination. Classes run for 30 minutes.
Rising Stars (ages 7-9 yrs): Saturday 10:00am -11:30am Cost: $10
This class emphasizes more technique. Quickstart tennis to begin with Crazy Tennis while still working on strokes, eye-hand coordination, motor skills and court line recongnition. Classes will run an 90 minutes.
Futures (ages 9+): Saturday 11:30am-1:00pm Cost: $10
Continued reinforcement on techniques on serves, return of serve, groundstrokes, volleys and overheads. Game base games with scoring. Class will run 90 minutes.
Inner City Junior Tennis Program
Contact: Martha Hall. Program Director. *412 378 5747 Martha.Hall@ICJTP.org
Inner City Junior Tennis Program
A BOUNCE TO LATE, BUT MAYBE NEXT YEAR…
Shady Side Academy
Pennsylvania Tennis Camps
Pittsburgh, PA
Day Camp $535
June 21-25
July 12-16
Sign up today for the week of June 21st-
25th and get a $50 discount off the price
of camp! To get this discount, please register
online and use the following coupon code :
shadyside10
Located outside of the city, Shady Side’s picturesque suburban campus makes for a fantastic camp setting and one of the top summer tennis camps in Pennsylvania. Please Note: Lunch is not included.
Directing this adidas Tennis Camp will be long time Pittsburgh area teaching pro Dave Hasley. Hasley has been teaching tennis for over 30 years. For the last 16 years he has been the Director of Tennis at Edgewood Tennis and Fitness Club, just outside Pittsburgh. During his tenure at Edgewood, he has worked with thousands of kids from true beginners to players with national rankings. Recent success stories include former NCAA champions, top ranked juniors and Pennsylvania state high school champions.
Tennis Tournament
From: Vince Romito vinceromito@comcast.net
To: Undisclosed Recipients <vinceromito@comcast.net>
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An Email from Vincent C Romito
Vincent C. Romito
This is the last day to enter a great tournament sponsored SUPPORTED by the Highland Park Tennis Club (HPTC).
Attached is an entry form. Please call in your entry today.
Good luck,
Vince Romito
P.S. Call Dom today @ 412-352-5303
PAST LEAGUE STANDINGS
Women’s Singles
Quirine Lamberts 7-0
Liz Speicher 6-1
Ester Hoogstaden 5-2
Women’s Doubles – South Section
Sally Martin/Lorna Secrest 2-0
Women’s Doubles – North Section
Quirine Lamberts/Ester Hoogstaden 4-0
Mixed Doubles
Jerry Vanaski/Nafari Vanaski 4-1
Fred Crawford/La Wade Garris 3-0
Men’s Singles A Division
Nick Rhodes 7-0
Ken Levin 7-1
Andrew Stein 6-2
Men’s Singles B Division
Michael Nelson 3-1
Dave Kennard 6-0
Men’s Doubles
Yong Lee/Nick Rhodes 4-1
Jerry Vanaski/Bud Craig 4-0
Men’s 65+ Doubles
Bob Romito/Norm Bloom 5-2
Jim Quigley/Tony Wettick 4-1
Congratulations to all the league leaders,
Vince Romito
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