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GLAM Slam Tennis Boot Camp

Tone up your chassis! Tune up your tennis! Sign up ASAP for this special boot camp for 3.0-4.0 ladies, searching for the grit and glam to play better tennis, survive a super workout, lookin’ good, feelin’ great, July 27-30. Tennis music maestros Mike Woody & Sharon Cleland call the shots, and coordinate your fatigue. Click for more or contact Sharon Cleland, 631-6151, email: cleland@midlandtennis.com. or call Welcome Center, 631-6151.

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Pig & Pit Classic On A Court Near You!

Miss Piggy: “I’m bringing Ted!”

Babe: “I’m bringing Ted 2!”

Don’t miss this member-organized, state-wide adult super- extravaganza July 25-26!

P&P features the famous Pig & Pit Tennis Tournament with 21 competitive divisions of play for trophies, glory and fame. Music by Loose Change and plenty of spirits highlight the Pig & Pit Mega BBQ, with sides & fixins galore. Timbers will sell lunches Saturday/Sunday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Revelers and guests convene on The Terrace and under the Pavilion of the nationally-recognized Paul Oreffice Outdoor Tennis Complex, complete with umbrella covered dueling fire pits. Whoa Nelly, let the games begin and tennis balls fly.

Registration deadline is July 24. Go online or call Welcome Center, 631-6151.

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Two For The Road

Quick, mark your calendars for two exceptional events.

Top tennis professionals Mike Woody & Sharon Cleland lead a high-octane High School Tennis Camp, July 20-23 that will challenge players with intense drills and “real deal” supervised point play to prepare student/athletes for school tennis, or tournament tennis or tennis for the love of the game, friends, fitness and fun.

Next up is the first Summer Cardio Tennis Bash for current and alumni players July 16, 6-7:30 p.m., BYOL for munchies, music and mixers, plus play one hour of tennis, get 30 more minutes free. A big, noisy, congratulation goes out to all our Cardio Tennis players for your hustle, your excitement, your laughter and all that “swing music!”

To register for these events go online or call Welcome Center, 631-6151.

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Finland Bound

Steve Host, Director of Junior Competitive Tennis & wife Sal, Advantage-Pro Shop Manager, and family are Finland bound. Steve has taken an international tennis position with the Finland Tennis Federation. This is a phenomenal opportunity for Steve and family and we wish them success.

On Steve’s watch as leader of the Satellite Academy & TTP—Tournament Training Program, players won four national junior championships and numerous USTA junior tournaments as well top high school state titles and top finishes. Additionally, Steve and staff guided players to college tennis programs, many of whom received tennis scholarships or related financial aid.

Steve taught tennis in nine different countries, coached ATP and WTA professional players, and developed South African national junior champions so this opportunity on the international tennis scene, while a still surprise, was not unexpected.

Steve’s last day is July 30, Sal’s July 20. Michael “Alabama” Thompson, PTR, will be the person in charge right now of the junior competitive program.

Mike Woody

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Summer Leagues & Vacation Too!

Finally, a 4-week Summer Mini League, August 3-30, with 14 levels of play, you can plan around your vacation or summer leisure. Contact League Director Cary Dardas for more, 631-6151 or email: cdardas@midlandtennis.com.

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Summer Time, Summer Time…

Greater Midland Tennis Center Hours:

Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sunday: 3 p.m.-8 p.m.

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Still Good To Go!

Summer Camps For Champs through September 4 present one-week camps for all skills and ages. You can double or triple up the weeks, enroll for the rest of the season, or plan camps for your children, or teens around vacations. Call 631-6151 for more or go online.

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Junior Jams

The new Satellite Summer League debuts Wednesdays through August 7, 1:30-3 p.m., to prepare players for school tennis, and tournaments. The new TTP Summer (A & B) Leagues run Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2-4 p.m., featuring tune-ups for USTA Tournaments. Call Talaya at 631-6151.

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Making Tennis Fun Permanent

Reserve your seasonal courts ASAP. Guarantee the same courts at the same time every time. We’ll find you a sub for a tiny fee, and provide tennis balls. The new season starts this fall. Pesi Kennett arranges, call 631-6151 or email: Kennett@midlandtennis.com.

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Tennis Family Ties-Spread The Word

Join our noisy Tennis Family for a totally-surprising Excellent Tennis Adventure, starring the members! But first check these reasons why the Greater Midland Tennis Center would be a “verrry” interesting choice for new faces. Read more...

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Gram Slam Big Hit

An impressive 24 true blue tennis grandmothers and others, most north of 65, played the Gram Slam. They survived drills, point play tips and lots of doubles action under the eyes of Mike Woody and Sharon Cleland. Grand Slam was the brainchild of Carol Gassel, who happens to be Mike Woody’s mom. “The ladies loved the tennis and the hospitality; more will be coming next year,” said Carol.

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10’s Intel

Courage, effort and commitment more than self-confidence are what parents should help their children develop in 10 under Tennis. Leave self assurance, poise and belief to the pros as they build your child’s game for school or college tennis, or just for the recreational fun of ball striking and meeting new friends. Call 631-6151 for more.

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Great Dates

Through Sept. 4, camps for champs, all ages and levels, 3-18 years

July 15-16, Midland Entry Level July Middle School and High School Tournament

Now through August 7, new Satellite & TTP Summer Leagues- Call-Talaya 631-6151

July 18-21, Midwest Girls’14 Open Championships

July 20-23, new HS School Tennis Camp with Mike & Sharon Cleland-let’s rumble!

June 19-September 4, Fridays Cocktail Tennis, adults, 6-7:30 p.m., games, drinks, fun

July 25-26, Pig & Pit Tournament & BBQ, member-organized, state-wide event

July 27-30, Glam Slam Tennis Boot Camp with Mike & Sharon-tone up & tune up

August 1, All Racquet Demo Day + summer fun stuff. 11-1 p.m.

August 5-6, Midland Entry Level August Middle School and High School Tournament

August 7-9, Midwest Jr Summer Open, B/G (18-12

August 29-31, Midwest B/G 10’s green ball tournament

All of these and more at www.midlandtennis.com!

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Tennis To Taste!

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How We Slice It

Your bi-weekly guide for tennis to taste, Slice is published by Mike Woody, Executive Director, written by John Krafft and designed by Cindy Vickery. Any questions call us at 989-631-6151 email us woody@midlandtennis.com.

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