2011 Middle School League Info

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League play will be on Fridays in June and July. Play will begin at 5:00 pm and end on or before 7:00 pm
Courts have been reserved for June 10, 17, 24 and July 8, 15, 22. This will provide six weeks of match play.
Each match will be a 6 game set. If time allows, this scoring format will be modified.
Please bring a check for $30 made payable to CTA (Clarksville Tennis Association). This will cover the court fee and balls.
-You will be assigned to a court with other players of your ability.
-You will play at least two singles and a doubles match each week.
This league will provide match play only. No instruction will be included.
I expect a wide range of ability. This league is for all levels.
Designated courts will allow everyone to have a match with other middle school players of their ability.
If we have a large response, start times may be adjusted to allow more players to participate.
Please let Fran Powers know by Wednesday, June 8 if you plan to participate. she will make the first week’s court assignments at that time.
If you are unable to play June 10, you may still register to play other weeks.
Thank you for your interest in tennis!
Fran Powers

The French Open is finally here.

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It’s French Open time! Loads of tennis will be broadcast in the States – let’s just hope NBC shows the matches live in ALL time zones. The 2011 French Open will be broadcast on the ESPN2, Tennis Channel, and NBC in the US.

Kids Tennis Carnival May 14th, 2011

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Sponsored by Clarksville Tennis Association
May 14, 2011, 10:00 AM to Noon
Swan Lake Tennis Complex
2002 Sanders Road
Clarksville, TN

All elementary and middle school-age children are invited to come and enjoy professional tennis instruction, fun games, and drills. The Quick Start Tennis format will be used for ages 10 and under. Quick Start is a smaller and slower version of regular tennis, specifically designed to help the younger tennis player learn and enjoy the game the first time on the court.

Prizes, snacks, and drinks will be provided. Come join the fun! In the event of rain, the Tennis Carnival will be held at the APSU indoor tennis center.

For additional information or to volunteer to help at the Kids Tennis Carnival, contact Preston Howle (931) 368-1253.

 

FREE USTA Junior Membership for Kids 10 and Under

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FOR A LIMITED-TIME, kids ages 10 and under can get a 1-Year Unite States Tennis Association Membership for…FREE! If you’ve never been a member before, and are 10 and under, then here is your opportunity to get in the game!

TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS LIMITED-TIME OFFER:

• Visit www.usta.com/membership and enter source code JOIN2PLAY

• Call 1-800-990-8782 and use code JOIN2PLAY

Your USTA Membership will include:

BOUNCE NEWSLETTER – Junior members ages 10 and under receive Bounce, a quarterly newsletter that’s designed to entertain kids and inform parents about the array of opportunities available today in 10 and Under Tennis. Through insightful features, exciting photography, and tips from the world’s top players and coaches, this publication is aimed at keeping junior members more interested and more involved in the sport.

USTA Jr. TEAM tennis – USTA Jr. Team Tennis is a national youth tennis league for kids 6-18.  USTA Jr. Team Tennis provides boys and girls the opportunity to compete as teams in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles.  By introducing a team format to an individual sport, USTA Jr. Team Tennis allows young people to share the game with friends.

USTA Sanctioned Tournaments – This program offers competitive match play at local, sectional, regional and national tournaments for all ages and skill levels. USTA MEMBER EVENTS PROGRAM – Enjoy preferred ticket access to pro tournaments throughout the country (including the Olympus US Open Series and US Open), participate in Member Appreciation Days and much more!

MERCHANDISE & APPAREL DISCOUNTS – Receive discounts on US Open and USTA merchandise. Look in USTA Magazine and on www.USOpenShop.org for your discounts and merchandise today!

MEMBER SAVINGS PROGRAM – Enjoy discounts on travel, sports gear, hotel reservations, entertainment and dining, including dining discounts at thousands of restaurants nationwide, rental car savings, hotel discounts at 19 major chains, savings on movie tickets, online retail savings & more!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION – You can expect to receive your membership card within four (4) weeks (please allow eight (8) to twelve (12) weeks to receive your issues of Bounce). Contact USTA Membership via email at memberservices@usta.com, or 1-800-990-8782 (Mon-Fri 9 am-9 pm ET, Sat 10 am-6:30 pm ET, and Sunday closed) with any questions or concerns regarding your membership.

Join for free today before this limited-time offer expires (December 31, 2011)!

 


Kids Tennis Carnival May 14th, 2011

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Sponsored by Clarksville Tennis Association
May 14, 2011, 10:00 AM to Noon
Swan Lake Tennis Complex
2002 Sanders Road
Clarksville, TN

All elementary and middle school-age children are invited to come and enjoy professional tennis instruction, fun games, and drills. The Quick Start Tennis format will be used for ages 10 and under. Quick Start is a smaller and slower version of regular tennis, specifically designed to help the younger tennis player learn and enjoy the game the first time on the court.

Prizes, snacks, and drinks will be provided. Come join the fun! In the event of rain, the Tennis Carnival will be held at the APSU indoor tennis center.

Space is limited, so reserve your spot today and tell your friends to come also. Volunteers to help at the Carnival are also needed. Registration forms are available at the Swan Lake Tennis Pro Shop, at the APSU tennis center, and at many county schools. Registration deadline is May 11. For additional information or to volunteer to help at the Kids Tennis Carnival, contact Preston Howle (931) 368-1253.

Group and Private Tennis Lessons Available.

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If you are looking to improve your tennis skills, look no further than Kujawa Tennis Academy.  We can take your game to the next level.