This Just In…

Dates of the 2016 Dow Corning Tennis Classic are January 31-February 7, a little earlier than usual to fit the schedules of top players. Sharon Cleland, Director of Tennis, is the new Director of the DCTC.

The DCTC is a USTA $100,000 Pro Circuit Event that has grown in stature and reputation, earning industry and national media attention in the “Best Tennis Town in the US.” Midland is the top stop among players from 20-plus nations, competing on the 80-city ITF-USTA Tour.

Players cite professional tournament management and “home away from home hospitality” among their reasons to “Play Midland.”

10’s Open House Kicks Off All Fall Tennis

What better way to kick off junior and adult fall tennis starting September 8 than with a great 10’s Free Fall Open House Thursday, August 27, 5-6:30 p.m. where parents play with their kids, meet the pros and enjoy food and music. Kids who sign up for fall 10-under classes this day only receive a free racquet. Information on junior and adult fall tennis will be available, including leagues, classes for every skill level, Cardio Tennis and TRX Cardio Tennis and more.

Be on court with your child! Registration requested: call 631-6151 or visit: www.midlandtennis.com.

Still Enrolling Your Summer Adventure

Summer Camps for Champs, 3-18 years, all levels, through Sept. 4, before/after care—run fast!

“Shaken Not Stirred-Cocktail Tennis Fridays,” thru. Sept. 4, 6-7:30 p.m., Rose/Dial host-cheers!

Rayce/Kennett Drop In “Dubs,” Fridays, 8:30-10:30 a.m., all levels, dish to pass-fun afterglow!

Clay tennis classes/lessons, ‘till the first frost on the surface that always returns the favor-swing!

Adult Tennis classes & clinics & lessons & USTA Travel Teams through September 4-let’s play!

Adult Cardio Tennis & TRX Cardio Tennis for summer fitness, friends and exhaustion-gasp!

Lessons from our pros-- absolutely the fastest way to build your game for better points-Yes!

Adult Mixers, Tournaments, Special Events, all the good stuff visit: www.midlandtennis.com. or call 631-6151. “Pass the bubbly, Bobby!”

Open Positions—Pesi Kennett

Part-time positions are available in Advantage-Pro Shop, and Maintenance-Housekeeping. If you or someone you know is interested please contact Business Services Manager Pesi Kennett, 631-6151 or email: Kennett@midlandtennis.com.

10’s Intel

The coach is the critical factor if your child is going to let tennis discover her/him. The coach determines if a child will be active, included, learn new skills, develop as a young athlete, and learn fair play through character development, and get better having way too much fun.

Your 10’s Coach is John “Pied Piper” Telfer, PTR, 631-6151, Director of 10-Under Tennis, Midland native, former high school tennis star, classical guitarist/composer turned tennis pro.

Member Murmurs

Tennis is an imperfect game, intentionally constructed by rules, practice and play for miscalculation, stroke or placement failure, bad geometry and the sudden deflation of your focus to hit the ball on the first bounce over that net thingy.

That’s what makes tennis mentally confrontational, physically healthy and emotionally challenging.

You make shots. You miss shots. Your serve goes into the lake. The boundaries of the court force your hand, while the competition causes your brain to roll, rattle and shake.

Warning: Perfectionists should not play tennis without a shrink on speed dial.

High Plains Drifter

Right in the middle of an aggressive baseline exchange, kick up your High Plains Drifter (lob) aimed at the baseline. Now your opponent has to provide pace on a slow, high ball, while you have the good sense to take the net for a krispy/kreme volley winner.

Just Ask Us!

Ask Advantage- Pro Shop staff to explain the technical features of the racquets and how they fit your game. Basically, the manufacturers offer different combinations of power, touch and control, shock and vibration management, various weights and grip sizes, plus wild graphics and hip names.

Yes, we’ll suggest the right strings too. New pro Erik Seifert, certified Master Racquet Technician, can explain the string music that fits your style whether Beethoven, Stravinsky, Maroon 5 or Tina McBride.

Join Now & Save $

Spread the word:
Newcomers and returnees to tennis may join our noisy Tennis Center Family and receive $100 in coupons for pro shop purchases, tennis classes and lessons. Cary Dardas, membership director, is the arranger to get new faces started on their Excellent Tennis Adventure. Call 631-6151.

Really!

Our “ lines” are always good.

Order On The Court

“I’ll have the sautéed volleys with the thin-sliced serve and “string” beans.”

Season’s Best

Lots of new members are asking for courts. The race is on! Our advice: For the best choice of courts and play times, go for seasonal courts ASAP. Tennis balls are free. For a small fee, we’ll find you a sub. Seasonal courts ensure your tennis will always be there. Call Pesi Kennett at 631-6151 or email: Kennett@midlandtennis.com.