Summer Camps For Champs June 15-September 4

Drop off your children or teens all day, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for tennis fun in the sun camps, featuring supervised before & aftercare 7:30- 9 a.m. and 4-5:30 p.m. a.m. Call (989) 631-6151 or go online.

Dream Chasers—US Open National Playoffs

Greater Midland Tennis Center is the USTA-designated Midwest Site for these national playoff matches June 12-16 on our hard courts, so chase your dream, and play to win all the way to the Big Dance in the Big Apple—U.S. Open, August 31-September 13. Anyone 14 years is eligible. Five divisions include: M/W Singles, M/W & Mixed Doubles. Bring the kids, family, friends with tennis for all. Entry fee: Singles $85, Doubles $55.

To register, contact Cindy Vickery, Tournament Director, (989) 631-6151 or email: cvickery@midlandtennis.com or go to: www.midlandtennis.com

Yes, You’re Covered!

Members, who play together, stay together. Gather a group of friends for seasonal court time and we’ve got you covered with choice courts same time every time, plus tennis balls. Pesi Kennett is your arranger: 631-6151 or email: Kennett@midlandtennis.com

Marathon Cardio Warriors

Surviving three continuous hours of Cardio & TRX Cardio Tennis mayhem were Marathon Winners Carl Henning, Mary Varilek and David Blackburn. The Cardio Warriors munched energy bars and gulped power drinks to win the contest. “I thought I would be sore the next day, but, nay, I was ready to rock and roll again.”--- Mary “Terminator” Varilek. No surprise there.

Wilson Racquet Demo Day

Mike Woody Wonka & Wilson Guy in The House Saturday April 25, 12-2 pm to help you test fire the best of new Wilson technology. More info...

College Championships Here!

Cheer on Northwood Tennis in the GLIAC Championships this weekend Aprl 24-26. Play begins Friday at 6:45pm, Saturday at 3:45 pm and Sunday at 9am. The team features 6 international players and our very own Austin Woody and is coached by Zane Colestock and assisted by Mike Woody. Viewing is free. Go Timberwolves!

Rayce/Kennett Match Play Group

New for you Fridays, 8:30-10 a.m., all levels and ages welcome, relaxed mix and match doubles, singles upon request. Socializing in the Mezzanine, bring dish to pass. Call 631-6151, sign up online or email: Kennett@midlandtennis.com.

Prince Day Perks

Win pair of shoes at the Prince Cup Saturday, May 16, 1-3:30 p.m. or a free racquet at Prince Racquet Demo Day that morning, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Pro Shop hosts. Hitting with pros and against ball machine good test for new Prince racquet technology.

10’s Intel

Tennis is one of the safest of all youth sports with a very low rate of injury. Studies show the younger kids play, the greater chance they’ll play for life. Your Tennis Center is a USTA National Training site for 10-Under Tennis. For more call 631-6151. John “Pied Piper” Telfer, PTR, is Director of 10-Under Tennis.

Mind Shots

Just a bunch of shout outs from a typical day at the Tennis Center drawn from watching you play, listening to your tennis tales, and enjoying how the game influences your “psyche.”
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Coming To A Court Near You!

Say yes to Summer Leagues fun in the sun June 15-September 4 for every level on hard or clay courts, featuring socializing on The Terrace or under the Pavilion. Hard--clay court combo leagues available on request. For more, call Cary Dardas, league director, 631-6151. Get 10% off your second or third league.

Young Innovators: Varun Shanker & Dow High Team

Midland’s National Junior Tennis Champion Varun Shanker, 15, was on the winning team for the second year in a row that earned first place for his school in the A.H. Nickless Innovation Award competition at SVSU. The first place team received $5,000 per student in scholarship money and $20,000 for their school. Shanker’s group invented a device that could make energy and charge other devices.

Clay “Daze”

They've been prepped, still a little soft. We’re almost there.

Summer Rates

Rates for the summer session June 15-September 6 are $10 to reserve clay courts, $8 to reserve hard courts, walk on available anytime. Indoor rates are $18 per hour with free walk on only for juniors with the new $50 membership.