Summer Camp Reminders

With supervised before/after care, parents can drop off the 10-under gang at 7:30 a.m. and pick them up at 5:30 p.m. Take the day and catch up on your fitness or shopping or get after that “To Do” list. We’ll give the kids an all sports and tennis experience worth repeating. Call 631-6151 or visit us online. Talaya Schilb, USPTA/PTR is Sumer Camps Director.

And This Little Pig……

The famous miniature pigs are out and about in the Mezzanine and elsewhere to remind members of the 2015 Pig & Pit Classic-Tennis Tournament & Mega BBQ, July 25-26 with festivities on The Terrace & Pavilion.

An impressive 21 divisions of play are scheduled for the Tournament, making the adult’s only event a major undertaking for the members who organize and run it with invitations to clubs and players across the state.

The Adult Pig Roast with sides galore, music and noisy chatter is July 25 at 6 p.m. Local food truck vending is on site for both days, so you can pack a lunch or buy one! Bring friends and family to cheer you on, or join on court.

Rumor: Very likely a bevy of our pros will play the tournament; grab one for your doubles mate. Sign up at Welcome Center or click for flyer.

“Shaken Not Stirred”

Explore tennis the way James Bond orders his cocktails! Try our new adults only “Cocktail Tennis Fridays,” (2.75 & Above), June 19-September 4, 6-7:30 p.m., with unlimited games, drinks and tennis fun, supervised by pros playing with members, $15 per player.

Drill for 30 minutes followed by match play. Sign up requested by Friday Noon, online or call 631-615: Mike Rose, director of adult tennis, and Erik Seifert, USPTA, co-host.

Season’s Greetings

Gather the gang ASAP to guarantee the same courts, same time, every time for the permanent court season this fall. It’s the smart way to plan your tennis by never having to plan your tennis. Call Pesi Kennett, 631-6151: Email: Kennett@midlandtennis.com.

Kids & Teen Tennis In The Sun

No screens, no texting or cell phone roulette, no TV time outs—just tennis travelin’ music and all sports to elevate your child’s game, confidence and ability to run after tennis balls and laugh at the same time. Summer camps enroll through week of September 4. Sign up for all the one week camps you want! Camp Intel: 631-6151 or visit us online.

10’s Classes

In addition to the summer camps, ask about the summer class schedule for 10-under, directed by John “Pied Piper” Telfer, offered in three week periods, one day a week. Call 631-6151, visit us online or email: jtelfer@midlandtennis.com.

Member Murmurs

“Every organization I joined welcomed me to their family. Sort of like hearing have a nice day. But here, they warned me this Tennis Family was loony tunes, noisy, engaging, energetic and way too passionate about my new tennis lifestyle.

“They yell at me from the Mezzanine to move my feet. They check my strokes off court. They whoop and holler when I win a point. They clap when I fall down hustling too much. They’re all over my case.

“They won’t let me alone. I love it!” Mike Cronenberger

Give Someone An Excellent Tennis Adventure

Through July 16, new members may join the Tennis Center and receive a $100 coupon for court time, pro shop, lessons & classes and more ($50 for juniors). Membership Director Cary Dardas, gets new members started on their Excellent Tennis Adventure--631-6151. Spread the word. Tell your friends life at the speed tennis lasts.

Racquet Demo Day

Test the latest frame technology of every racquet in Advantage, Saturday, August 1, from 11-1 p.m. on both hard and clay courts. Enjoy family tennis activities, music, munchies, and moving about a bit to strike the ball with a new weapon in your mitt-- Sal Host, pro shop mgr.

Our Man Buist

First Brother Pete Buist, USPA/PTR, runs the half marathon (13.2 miles) at Traverse City. Then he scampers out on the course 3-5 miles to intercept a friend completing the big marathon, to “team” him to the finish. Repeating the catch, Pete runs out on the course another 3-5 miles to partner wife Jill to the finish.

“I just wanted to cheer them on and boost their motivation to finish,” said Pete, Good Samaritan for all marathons ever run in North America.

“He does that again, he’s a dead man,” said Jill.