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 Ken’s Private Lesson Christmas Special

Discounted 4 pack of lessons

With Ken –   Members $256/Reg $320 – Fitness Members $250/Reg $340 – Non-members $265/Reg$352

With Reno, Trish, Al, David – Members $210/Reg $280, Fitness Members $225/Reg $300
- Non-Members $235/Reg $312

Gift Certificates make great Christmas Gifts……

*All lesson packages must be used by July 2012

If you have thought about joining or have friends who would like to become members – this is the time!

You would only have the monthly dues for a tennis membership that includes the swimming – fitness – tennis:

• Single ($125)
• Couple ($165)
• Family ($185)  

The fees for tennis programs are less than for a non-member plus you get to be with lots of others who love to play tennis. 

GREAT FAMILY GIFT FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Beside that… I would love to have you at the club.

I will be glad to help you if you would like to join us…..

More Good News...

PS  Want to see the tennis court conditions when we have had rain, want to see 2 years of FREE tennis tips, DVD’s on Tennis – go to my website www.kendeharttennis.com.

• Click on WebCam to see the court conditions – password and login in is “Tennis” for both
• Click on “In the game blog” to see the FREE tennis Tips
• Want to buy a DVD – contact me directly and save $9 plus shipping and handling.
• Got tennis questions – email me and I will respond that day
• Check out our drop in clinic schedule – there are programs most every day – great way to get in the game this season!

Happy Holidays to you!

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Here is the link to pictures from our 3.0 Nationals Ladies Team Party on Sat October 29th at the club:

3.0 Nationals Ladies Team Party

We had about 40 plus members who were able to make it and another 20 plus who sent their “best wishes”. What a fun evening from 5-8 pm! It had all the ingredients of why we belong to a club and why we are part of a team.

Thanks to all who attended, those of you who could not attend but sent food or good thoughts.

Ken DeHart
SJSRC Director of Tennis
PTR & USPTA Master Professional

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June 20-24 will be tennis camp week at SJSRC with Al, Reno and Ken.

Each player will be video taped. We will do player performance reports and get you ready for our Junior Summer Jr Aces/Jr Challenger Camp 11-3 Mon thru Friday.

You may do all or part of the camp with your junior player.

Cost is $180 for members, $190 for fitness members and $200 for non-members.

Our Junior Team Tennis starts the week of June 27 through Aug 7 with Jr Interclub on Wed from 1-3, Boys 14 & 18 matches on Thurs from 1-3 and Girls matches on Fri from 1-3 pm. Call the club for more information or contact:
Al Juodikis at ajcom@aol.com for information.

Thanks,

Ken DeHart
SJSRC Director of Tennis
PTR & USPTA Master Professional

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See below and respond to AJC0m@aol.com – Al Juodikis

PREMIERE “Father’s Day Event”

A RED BALL Dads vs Kids
Tennis Tournament
Sunday – June 19
Time: 1-4 pm.
“Avengers vs Revengers”

A “Red Ball” Team Tennis Event Dads vs Kids. An excellent way to celebrate fathers day and share the tennis experience with your child!

KIDS “Revengers” Ages 5-14

DADS “Avengers” Ages – no limit

FORMAT:

Round robin – each kid plays each dad.

Dad’s team: 18 players, more or less.

(For parents with more than one child, 2nd parent, family member or appointee are acceptable!)

Kid’s team: 18 players, more or less, boys and girls

Play is on 36 foot court with with 23 inch racquets.

Spectators welcome to pull for your favorite team. B-BQ to follow, snacks, refreshments and beverages. Moms bring your favorite dish if you wish.

Entry Fee: $10 per team.

Register on the bulletin board or by email to ajcom@aol.com

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We have a Quick Start Tennis Camp for our younger players ages 4-8 that runs MTWTH from 10-11 am for $70 member, $75 fitness members and $80 non-members.

There is a Tennis Camp for Jr Aces and Jr Challengers that begins June 13-17 M-F and another one the following week June 20-24. Times 11-3 bring your own lunch, we provide drinks and snacks.  Cost is $250 for members, $260 for fitness members and $280 for non-members

For the more advanced players there is a Jr Tennis Camp that runs MWF from 2-6 for both June 13-17 and June 20-24. The cost is $180 for members, $190 for fitness members and $200 for non-members.

SUMMER TEAM TENNIS:
We have extended hours since the kids are out of school.  Our regular afternoon times plus some daytime hours.  When you register for the programs you can select from any of the times as you are paying for 8 sessions and can select from our complete menu of times.

See the times and information below.  Email me if you have questions or call me at 408-892-3806.

The summer is a great time to enhance your tennis experience, make new friends and enjoy the summer time at SJSRC.

SJSRC Junior Tennis Program

May 2011– August 2011

Junior STARS – Ages 4-8

Players learn to rally and play right away on following USTA’s Quick Start guidlines on 36 foot court using RED balls and appropriate racquets.

Pricing: $120/130/136 package of 8 sessions, Drop-in per session $20

Monday and Wednesday                               10-10:50AM (effective: 6/20/11)

Tuesday and Thursday                                  3:40-4:30 PM

Saturday 2-2:50 PM

Junior Aces - ages 7-11

Players with some tennis experience with focus on the basic skills, rules, & strategy of the game.  Goals are to develop sports skills, physical, & mental fitness. Play is on 36 and 60 foot court with RED and ORANGE balls.

Pricing: $130/144/150 package of 8 sessions, Drop-in per session $24

Monday and Wednesday                   11-12PM (effective 6/20/11)

Tuesday and Thursday                      4-5 PM and 11-12PM (effective 6/20/11)

Saturday 1-2 PM

Junior Challengers – ages 8-15

Low intermediates to intermediate players preparing for match play and tournaments.  Learn tactics and strategies, using a positive attitude and dealing with wins, losses and taking risks.  Participate in INTERCLUB  matches.  Play is on 60 and 78 foot court with balls appropriate to skill level and age. Entry skill level is ORANGE as defined at www.gripsprogram.com.

Pricing: $230/240/250 package of 8 sessions, Drop-in per session $35

Monday and Wednesday                   11-1PM (effective 6/20/11)

Tuesday and Thursday 4-6 PM and 11-1PM (effective 6/20/11)

Saturday 11:30-1:30 PM

Junior Excellence – ages 12-19

Jr.  High and High School players focusing on  match play, strategies, conditioning, and tactics for singles and doubles.   Entry skill level is DARK BLUE as defined at www.gripsprogram.com.

Pricing: $230/240/250 package of 8 sessions, Drop-in per session $35

Monday and Wednesday                  4-6 PM

Saturday 3–5 PM

NOTES:

• Package pricing shown is for members/fitness members/non-members.
• All sessions must be used within 12 months of purchase.
• Discount of 10% for each additional child from same family.

SJSRC Junior Tennis Program

Camps

Junior STARS – ages 4-8

June 13-17        MoTuWeTh      10-11AM Pricing: $70/75/80        Session A

June 20-24      MoTuWeTh      10-11AM Pricing: $70/75/80        Session B

Junior Aces and Challengers – ages 8-15

June 13-17        MoTuWeTh      11-3PM Pricing: $250/260/280 Session A

June 20-24      MoTuWeTh      11-3PM Pricing: $250/260/280 Session B

Junior Excellence – ages 12-19

June 13-17        MoWeFr           2-6PM Pricing: $180/190/200 Session A

June 20-24      MoWeFr           2-6PM Pricing: $180/190/200 Session B

Team Tennis

7 weeks, June 27-August 12

Interclub – ages 11-15

Team tennis for advanced beginners and low intermediates just getting into competitive play.  Weekly matches at various locations in the south  Bay area.  Play is on 78 foot court using GREEN low compression balls.  Matches are Wednesdays 1-3PM, with practice during normal clinic times. Entry fee $15.00 per match.

Junior League – ages 12-18

Team tennis for intermediate and advanced Jr High or high School players Weekly Team matches and practices. Entry fee $15.00 per match.

12 &15’s MoTu 2-4PM                                                   18’s MoWe 4-6PM, Sa 3-5PM

Match Play:       Boys, Th 1-3PM                Girls, Fr 1-3PM                                Co-Ed: either day

*NEW* RED/ORANGE Team Tennis

New this year – RED team tennis for STARS and ACES, Sundays 1-4PM at various locations using red balls on 36 foot courts.  ORANGE team tennis for ACES and CHALLENGERS, Saturdays 4-7PM using ORANGE balls on 60 foot courts.  Practice time during normal clinics.  Match play entry fee $15.00 per session. Locations for match play will vary from week to week.

NOTES:

• Package pricing shown is for members/fitness members/non-members.
• Discount of 10% for each additional child from same family.

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For easy access, go to www.kendeharttennis.com – click on web cam. User name and password is tennis.

A service called Trendnet will come up. Click on live view and it will show you the court conditions on courts 1 – 2 – 3 at the club.

You can even see if someone is out there with the squeegee drying the courts.

If you choose to squeegee the courts when you are at the club remember these 4 tips:

1. Start on the center service line and move in a circle.
2. Your goal is to get the water off the playing surface as quickly as possible – then deal with the water outside the playing area as the court begins to dry.
3. Using the circular motion you can get the water off the playing area in about 3-4 minutes.
4. DO NOT set the squeegee roller down on the court surface when you are done. It will create a flat spot on the roller and never push water again. Hang it up on the fence please.

Thanks,

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Congratulations!

For the 5th straight year, the juniors at San Jose Swim & Racquet Club in San Jose, California have dominated the summer South Bay League play. With outstanding performances by the boy’s 12′s, 15′s and 18′s, SJSRC has captured the best records in league play. There are also divisions for girl’s 12′s, 15′s and an 18′s that is co-ed. It is usually more challenging to field the girls teams so they are often co-ed in the other age divisions as well. SJSRC girl’s 15′s are always competitive and our girl’s co-ed 18′s are league champions.

League matches consist of 4 singles and 1 doubles match, however, coaches may add as many matches as the opposing team can accommodate. This promotes getting more juniors to play matches. Coaching during the matches by the home and visiting coach is encouraged to help the players learn while they play. Match results are mailed in to a league coordinator more as a formality.

A play-off is held at the end of the league play and individuals are awarded trophies as well as the winning team for each of the age groups. Coaches can mix the gender of the age divisions by calling the other coach to notify them that there will be a mix of boys and girls for this weeks matches.

The challenge for each club is getting enough players for each weeks match as many parents schedule vacation times and enroll players in specialty camps during the summer. The next challenge can be getting enough drivers to get all the players to the oppositions club on time that week. It is a hurried adventure for the coaches for those 7 to 8 weeks – but well worth the effort as the players love playing on a team.

In addition to the Junior League Play, there is Junior Interclub which is designed for younger and less experienced players, both boys and girls. Matches are held on Wednesday and include teams of approximately 10 boys and 10 girls (or as many as each club can get together that week).

Players play 5 games of doubles with a partner against the other clubs team. They come in, report their scores and are sent out (with a new partner often) to play another 5 games and come in again for another match.

The matches usually last for 2 hours including an “Around the World” contest where prizes (popsicles and such) are awarded to the winner, runner up and often to the 3rd and 4th place players. To be included in these matches, players need only to be able to serve and keep score. Coaching is encouraged and sometimes parents help with keeping score and where to stand. At the end, the players all line up and do high 5′s with the other team

San Jose Swim & Racquet Club has been the dominate team in Junior Interclub again this year. Many thanks go out to coaches:

• Al Juodikis, who heads up our Junior Quickstart program for kids ages 3-8 and often compete in Junior Interclub, Junior Aces and Junior Challengers.
• Brittany Hall, in her 3rd year with us this summer who assists with all the teams, serves as a driver and coaches the tennis for the Summer Sports Camp.
• Jesse Soza, a former player for the Junior Teams who assists in coaching, driving and teaching.
• Phil Unger, a Junior Excellence player and boy’s 18 player who helps with the younger players.
• Shelby Nemeth, a girl’s 15 and 18 and under player who helps with the younger players and with our Summer Sports Camp program.

A special “Thank You” to all the parents who assist with rides and to all of you who allow us to coach, teach and become fiends and mentors for your children.

We hope you will keep you children in tennis throughout the year. We will continue to have clinics and we will have matches on the weekends for our young junior players.

Keep on playing, Tennis-A game for a lifetime… just ask Dr Ken Hayes, his wife, Janet Grey Hayes, Vic, Xavier, Martha, Charlie, Dick, Betsy, Joanne, Rosemarie and the many club players who continue to play in their 70′s, 80′s and 90′s.

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