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Time To Get Happy! The Many Uses for Assigned Lockers Junior Golf Kick-Off Party & Club Exhange This spring marks one year of having a Cattail Instagram! Are you following us? @cattailcreekcc
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CATTAIL CREEK COUNTRY CLUB | LYNN SLUPSKI, MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR LYNN@CATTAILCREEKCC.COM |410.489.4653 EXT. 233 WWW.CATTAILCREEKCC.COM
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Leadership EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Dick Lombardo, President | dlombardo@harkinsbuilders.com Howard Feldman,Vice President | howard.feldman@cfmktg.com Scott Nicholson, Treasurer | snichlsn@gmail.com Seth Lee, Secretary | slee@summittalentgroup.com Tom Cole, Past President | gtcole1@gmail.com
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Shaun Eddy Steve Schrenk Jeff Martin Mike Jack Gary Garofalo Scott Segrist Scott Nicholson Eileen Dietz Ray Ignacio
COMMITTEES Golf - Scott Segrist | ssegrist@apexhomeloans.com Junior Golf - Scott Allen | sallene3@verizon.net Green - Tom Cole | gtcole1@gmail.com Membership - Lurdes Abruscato | lurdesabruscato@aol.com Finance - Scott Nicholson | snichlsn@gmail.com House - Steve Schrenk | sschrenk@eqrworld.com Swim Team - Lisa Noss | lap0811@yahoo.com Audit Committee - Shaun Eddy | seddy@swealth.com Compensation Committee - Seth Lee | slee@summittalentgroup.com CCWGA Chair - Sondra Rappaport | sondrarappaport@verizon.net
MANAGEMENT Gregory Colombo General Manager greg.colombo@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 231 Kim Kordon Controller kim.kordon@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 232 Chris Harriman Golf Course Superintendent chris@cattailcreekcc.com 410.489.9178 Lynn Slupski Membership/Marketing Director lynn@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 233 Bob Wampler Head Golf Professional bob@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 222 John Foelber Fitness Director john@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 249 Alex Justiniani Director of Tennis alex@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 265 Celia Dahan Tennis & Fitness Pro Shop Manager celia@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 390 Tom Caswell Executive Chef tom.caswell@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 246 Katie Thompson Communications Director katie.t@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 241 Matt Ault Dining Room Manager matt.a@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 397 Jennifer Turowski Catering Director jennifer@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 234 Rob Anderson Facilities Engineer rob.anderson@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 247
CLUB PHONE NUMBERS Main Clubhouse 410.489.4653 Golf Shop 410.489.5224 Tennis & Fitness Pro Shop 410.989.3683 Green Department 410.489.9178
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contents DEPARTMENTS: 5. GENERAL MANAGER NOTES 6. CLUBHOUSE Upcoming Events Caps Off to You, Grads! Time To Get Happy!
8. MEMBERSHIP The Many Uses for Assigned Lockers Welcome New Members! The Junior Golf KickOff Party has been re-vamped this year and promises a fun, interactive afternoon; getting the kids excited for the 2015 season!
9. FITNESS April Fitness Challenge
11. GOLF & GREEN The Green Report Bunker to Bunker
FEATURES:
Golf Shop News
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Time to get happy!
Junior Golf Kick-Off & Club Exchange
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the many uses for assigned lockers
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junior golf kick-off & club exchange
Ricky’s Tip
17. TENNIS Tennis Summer Camps at Cattail Creek What to Expect When You Are Re-Stringing Warm-Up, Study-Up
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GenEral Manager NOTES
GREG COLOMBO, CCM [GENERAL MANAGER]
WEBSITE FEATURES Annual Meeting Slideshow
I wanted to take a moment to thank all of
Membership Survey Results
the Members who took the time to honestly
Tennis Bubble Perspective Images
and candidly complete our survey. I have been
Tennis Bubble Slideshow
analyzing the data and feedback so that we can interpret and use the information to provide you with an improved experience at Cattail. I am meeting with my department heads as the survey relates to their specific areas. I want to thank and praise them for the areas where we are succeeding and received high Member satisfaction, and also discuss the specific
April Room Closures The below list indicates which dates various rooms within the Clubhouse will be closed due to Club & Private Member events:
Wednesday, April 15 Dinner – Grille Room
areas where the Membership would like to see improvement. We may
Saturday, April 18
not always like the answers we get, but that is why the questions have
Lunch – Cattail Room
to be asked. Complete survey results are now located on the website
Tuesday, April 21
for you to read.
Dinner – Cattail Room
Overall the Membership is very pleased with the golf experience at Cattail, especially the golf course conditions provided by Chris Harriman and his staff. Inside the Clubhouse, we need to do a better job providing what the Members feel is a value for what is being charged as it relates to food, beverage and service. Based on these
Friday, April 24 Dinner – Cattail Room
Saturday, April 25 Dinner – Clubhouse (Comedy Night)
Saturday, May 2 Dinner – Clubhouse
results, we have immediately introduced a Happy Hour promotion for draft beer, select wines and liquors, Tuesday through Friday from 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Chef Tom has created a Pub Fare bar menu with shareable options for Members to enjoy. He is also creating more menu items in-house from scratch and rotating out menu items more frequently based upon
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upcoming season and want to provide you and your guests the best
All Junior Golf & Tennis Summer Camps and Clinics are open for online registration. Additionally, the Crocs Swim team is still accepting registration for the 2015 season. Click the links below or check out your Sports Book for information about the programs we offer, and find them on the online calendar when you're ready to reserve your spot!
experience possible in every area of the Club.
www.cattailcreekcc .com/juniortennis
seasonality. These are just a few of the changes currently underway, with more to come. As promised earlier; a tennis-related survey will be sent out later this month as we need to determine what our tennis-playing Members would like from the facilities and programs offered by the Club. As a collective management team we are very excited about the
www.cattailcreekcc .com/juniorgolf www.cattailcreekcc .com/crocs
APRIL & MAY Social Events Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt Sunday, April 5 Easter Dinner Sunday, April 5 Half Price Wine Night Wednesday, April 8 Prime Rib Night Friday, April 10
Caps Off to You, Grads! 5 ways to celebrate your child’s grade school, high school, or college educational achievement with Cattail! JENNIFER TUROWSKI [CATERING DIRECTOR]
1. Gather the family for a post-commencement dinner Make your Dining Room reservation in advance so we can assure you get the best table to accommodate your party size – we don’t want you to leave anyone out!
2. Bring everyone together for a celebratory luncheon The Cattail Room & Founders Lounge are both great
Adult Trivia Night Saturday, April 11
locations to host a private afternoon meal for all those
Half Price Wine Night Wednesday, April 15
graduate.
Burger Night Thursday, April 16
that want to share their words of wisdom with the recent
3. Plan an evening cocktail party at the Club Lower Patio, anyone? This is the perfect venue for a simple gathering of friends and family with heavy appetizers and
Half Price Wine Night Wednesday, April 22 Comedy Night Saturday, April 25 Junior SPorts Info Day Sunday, April 26 Half Price Wine Night Wednesday, April29
drinks.
4. Host an open-house at your home …and let us supply the food & staff! We can make it easy with great menus items to choose from and servers that will help to make your day carefree.
5. Pick up carryout for an intimate family dinner at home Call ahead to ensure we can put together the perfect
Family night: Magic show Friday, May 1
celebration dinner. Large crab cake orders and special food
Mother-Daughter tea Sunday, May 3
with advanced notice.
Mother’s Day BRunch & Dinner Sunday, May 10 Outdoor Grilling class with live music! Friday, May 15 Kid’s garden & Planting Party Sunday, May 17
item requests (like crab dip!) can easily be accommodated
Contact me to begin planning your graduation gathering. Don’t forget May will be here before you know it and we do not want you to miss out on making the day extra special for your grad!
Jennifer Turowski, Catering Director jennifer@cattailcreekcc.com | 410.489.4653 ext.234
time to get HAPPY! MATT AULT [RESTAURANT
MANAGER]
You may have noticed a few slight changes in the Dining Room as far as table positioning. Most notable of these changes, is the repositioning of the high-top tables into the Founder’s Lounge. This change coincides well with a few exciting spring & summer plans in the Restaurant… •
Cattail has Happy Hour! Tuesday – Friday (3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.) 20 oz. Draft Beers - $4.50 Select Bottled Beers - $3.50 Select 12 oz. Liquors - $5 House Wine - $4.50/glass
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Chef Tom has been hard at work with his kitchen staff to develope a special menu for the bar and lounge. This menu will feature traditional ‘pub fare’ items, as well as some of our more popular appetizer items.These foods will be available from kitchen open, to kitchen close. Scan the QR code below to check out the full pub menu!
With increased informal seating, Chef’s pub fare, and the
Some of the awesome pub fare options:
taps flowing, Cattail is sthe perfect place to have a drink
Mussel Bowl (top)
after golf or to cheer on the O’s or Nat’s this summer!
Crispy Ponzu Chicken Wings (middle) Bison Meatballs Provencale (bottom)
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SAVE THE DATE
SATURDAY,
JUNE 27 6:00 p.m. - Festivities Begin Deluxe dinner buffet included & bar by signature! DJ Larry Adler, 100+ hula hoops, rock climbing wall, dunk tank, balloon twisting, airbrush tattoos, face painting, snow cones, popcorn... and more!
2015 ANNIVERSARY PARTY
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The Many Uses for Assigned Lockers LYNN SLUPSKI [MEMBERSHIP/MARKETING DIRECTOR]
If you thought the lockers in the men’s and women’s locker rooms, located in the main Clubhouse, only benefit avid golfers, you would be mistaken! There are endless ways to utilize an assigned locker to suit your needs. Retrieve your freshly re-strung or re-gripped racquet hassle-free at your convenience. Have your Golf Shop & Tennis/Fitness Pro Shop special order placed in your locker upon their arrival. Having a cardigan within reach is paramount if the Veranda or Restaurant are a little chilly. Plus golf is sweaty; everyone needs an extra polo handy. Just got to the pool and realized your sunglasses are at home? Good thing you keep an extra pair in your locker!
Keep the clutter out of your car; store an extra pair of golf/tennis shoes and socks, in case an opportunity to play arises when you’re already at the Club.
After taking advantage of shoe shine, you’ll know right where to find your boots and dress shoes when it’s time to retrieve them.
Store a change of clothes for your child; you never know when that cup of chocolate milk will topple into a lap at dinner.
Interested? $135/year Choose a locker of your liking that doesn’t already have a personalized nameplate and contact Sarah Barton, Membership Assistant – sarah.b@cattailcreekcc.com. We’ll prepare your nameplate and key!
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Welcome, New Members! The Whipkey Family Rich, Melissa, Noah, Nathan, Claire
The Kramer Family – Welcome Back! Henry & Jane
SWIM TEAM REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
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The Barozzini Family Christopher, Donna, Chris
APRIL FITNESS CHALLENGE: Let’s Get Physically Well-Rounded John Foelber[FITNESS DIRECTOR]
A well-rounded active lifestyle should include regular physical movement in three categories; sport related activity, regimented exercise and general activity. This month we will track all three to see how many of our Members have a physically wellrounded lifestyle. Try to accomplish the following this month (All golf rounds and tennis engagements must occur at Cattail.):
Sport
Three rounds of golf (Three 18-hole rounds or six 9-hole rounds) OR Five tennis engagements (lesson, match, practice, hitting for fun)
Regimented Exercise
Six qualified workouts as described below: 1. 30 (at least) minute session that incorporates: � Ten or more minutes of cardio (treadmill, elliptical, precor, bike, octane trainer) � Three or more strength exercises (strength machines, cables, dumbbells, weight bars, kettle bell, medicine balls) � At least two stretches 2. A one-hour Cattail group ‘Boot Camp’ or ‘Strength & Conditioning’ clinic 3. A personal training sessions with Kristi Gorey or John Foelber
Activity
Four outside activities including, but not limited to; taking a walk or going for a run, gardening, general yard work, playing with your kids, grandkids or pets. As usual, record your progress on the Fitness Center bulletin board. Get active and stay active!
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Let’s get 2015 going!
MEN'S GOLF
OPENING DAY 8:30 AM HOT BREAKFAST • 10:00 AM SHOTGUN START
SATURDAY, APRIL 18 ABCD PAIRINGS • BEST-TWO-OF-FOUR NET • 100% HANDICAP [Included in TC or $100]
It takes a lot of balls to play golf the way I do. Hot Breakfast Buffet (Included)
Omelet Station Breakfast Flatbread with Bacon & Jack Cheese Breakfast Burrito with Sausage, Sour Cream & Salsa Blueberry Pancakes Country Sausage Applewood Bacon Hash Browns Fresh Fruit Display Bagels & Danishes
Hot Lunch Buffet (Included)
Hamburgers Chicken Breast Roasted Cuban Sandwiches Orzo Salad Asian Peanut Slaw BBQ Jerk Housemade Potato Chips Assorted Cookies & Brownies Drinks by signature CAT TALES 2015
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GREEN REPORT With the warmer temperatures we know more activity will pick up on the golf course. We would like to remind all golfers to be aware of, and fix, their own ball marks on the greens. For 2015, carts will only be restricted to the paths on #4, #5 and #6 along with the par 3 holes. Cart access rules are posted on the card in the roof of your cart. Cart traffic should be concentrated in the fairways and not in the rough or on the mounds. All carts should gently start to exit the fairways at or before the black and white recycled plastic posts that we place in the fairways. Most importantly, scatter your traffic to a fresh area; do not follow exactly where someone else has been. These simple rules will help keep the Course consistent It has been a slow start to the golf season this year thanks to the cold weather and
The Short Game Area greens are uncovered and growing in nicely!
lack of sun. We are seeing temperatures well below normal and the soil continued to
As the creeping bentgrass grows over the
freeze and thaw through the end of March.
aerification holes, roots drive through the
Soil temperatures have nowhere to go but
sand channels. Over the next few weeks
up and the turf will be blasting off before
our playing surfaces will be healed and
you know it.
playing beautifully.
Spring aeration is coming along and only
As soil temperatures rise, the new Short
a few fairways are left to solid tine aerate
Game Area (SGA) will continue to wake up.
and topdress with sand.
On the tees
We have already begun mowing the greens
and approaches we are making progress
and will continue to roll and topdress all
with core aeration and the sand injection
the bentgrass surfaces so they smooth out.
verticutter. This spring we will be using
We are taking advantage of the SGA being
over 320 tons of sand on our greens, tees
in full sun and pushing the turf along briskly
and fairways. The sand topdressing helps
towards its scheduled opening towards the
water infiltrate the surface, protects the
end of April. We urge everyone to restrict
plant from mower, cart and golfer traffic, and
their foot traffic on the area until it is open.
helps firm up the surface. Most importantly,
Feel free to take a look from the patio and
the sand fills up aeration holes so that air
the stone steps, but try not to cancel out
and water can reach the roots of the turf
our progress thus far by putting any more
thus promoting a deep healthy root system.
footprints out there!
and beautiful. Keep up with the Green Department Blog for updates on everything from how fast the grass is growing to cultural practices and progress on the Short Game Area growin. We are very excited to get the tees on #10 opened up, the cartpaths on #1 and #10 paved, and get moving with the 2015 growing season. We will see you out there!
Our new pump station was installed last month and is working beautifully
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BUNKER to BUNKER BOB WAMPLER [HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL]
Finally, spring has arrived! Chris Harriman and his team are working diligently to get our golf course in fantastic condition for the 2015 season. I would like to begin by applauding our Golf Professional Staff, Management Team and Golf Committee this year for their hard work in scheduling and programming our events. We have an exciting year ahead of us. With the golf season quickly approaching, here are my ‘Top 5’ reminders when coming out to play a round of golf or use the practice facilities. Adhering to these guidelines will help us to provide all of our Members with a fantastic experience. 1. Play without Delay – An 18-hole round of golf at Cattail Creek must be completed in 4 hours 15 minutes or less, without exception. A Pace of Play subcommittee helps monitor and enforce this policy. 2. Dress for Success – Please ensure that you and your guests adhere to our dress code policy. Cargo shorts are not permitted on the golf course or practice facilities at any time. Golf shirts must be tucked in and remain tucked in and hats must always be in the forward facing position. Your Professional Shop is fully stocked with a great selection of appare - the first step to playing better golf is to look the part! 3. Make a Starting Time – Booking a starting time in advance is very much appreciated and helps the Golf Staff to be prepared and provide you with the best possible customer service. If you are bringing guests with you, please
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inform us of your guests’ first and last name(s) so we can make a guest bag tag for each. 4. Care for our Course – Please make a conscious effort to leave the golf course in better condition than you found it. Two easy ways to do this are by observing the cart restrictions found in the golf carts and by repairing one additional ball mark on every green. If all of our Members take this advice to heart, we will continue to enjoy outstanding conditions on an every day basis. 5. Post your Scores – To ensure fair and equitable competitions, all Golf Members are required to maintain a correct and current handicap in order to be eligible to play in Club tournaments. After each round, golfers are required to post their adjusted score on the Golfnet website. Additionally, there is a ‘Golfnet’ mobile app, which allows you to post scores anytime, anywhere. The Golf Staff is always happy to assist with the posting of scores or with any handicap related questions you may have. We look forward to seeing all of you out on the golf course soon! Everything for Golf,
Bob Wampler PGA Head Golf Professional
GOLF SH P NEWS LAUren Burns
[golf shop merchandiser]
With spring here, the Golf Pro Shop is being restocked with all the new spring clothing lines.These items always brighten up the space and bring a sense of excitement to the Shop. Below are just a few of the many new accessories that are currently available in the Golf Professional Shop in addition to new clothes. Oakley has never had a ‘golf specific’ lens, until the Oakley Prizm Golf Lens. They had lenses that were compatible with golfing, but never customized for golf. The G30 Iridium lenses are popular for golf, but are designed more for sunny days not cloudy days. The VR28 Iridium Polarized lenses were also popular to golf with, but some had trouble reading greens correctly with them because of the polarization. The Prizm lenses use contrast to maximize colors and enhance visibility. This is the first time Oakley has used this technology for golf, as Prizm technology is already popular in skiing, baseball, driving, and hiking. They are going to give you a brighter view than both the G30 and VR28. Based on the reviews so far, they look like a home run. We currently have both replacement lens and sunglasses with the Prizm technology in stock. Thymes products have always sold well in the Golf Pro Shop, but their candles have been a Club favorite. In addition to our stock collections; Aqua Coralline (Fresh), Jade Matcha (Fresh), and Tiare Monoi (Floral), we have Kimono Rose (Floral) and Tupelo Lemongrass (Citrus). All of the candles have a burn time of 60 hours. I use the samples in the Shop, and as long as you are good about cutting down the wick before lighting it again, you will certainly get
that 60 hours out of each Oakley Prizm Golf candle. The scents are not Lens; available in the overwhelming, but just Pro Shop! enough that you notice and appreciate it. Also, all of their lids double as a base, enhancing the décor along with the ambiance. One of my personal favorite new additions are the FootJoy ‘First Joys,’ which are little baby shoes. They are available in blue/white, pink/white, and all white with green text. They fit infants from 6-9 months. We currently have all three color options in stock. If you do not currently have a baby or grandchild on the way, you can always use them as a headcover for a blade putter! We are looking forward to seeing Members out on the Course enjoying the warmer weather, and coming to see us in the Pro Shop!
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Ricky’s Tip! RICKY SERRANO [DIRECTOR of golf instruction]
APRIL & MAY Events CCWGA Opening day Tuesday, April 7 Men’s Golf Opening Day Saturday, April 18 Men’s & Women’s Founder’s cup Matches begin Sunday, April 19 Men’s Individual Match Play Matches begin Sunday, April 19 Junior Sports info day Sunday, April 26 DAVIS CUP CHALLENGE Saturday, May 2
Hit golf balls standing on your left leg (right handed player), and have your right heel of the ground as the picture below show. This drill encourages your weight to stay centered and prevent you from swaying during the backswing. This will set the low point of the swing a few inches in front of the ball, which will result in you striking the ball first then the turf.
GOLF DEMO DAY WEEKEND Saturday, May 2 - Sunday, May 3 SHORT GAME AREA GRAND OPENING Sunday, May 3 Men’s Hialeah Thursday, May 7 - Saturday, May 9 Men’s Golf Guest Day Wednesday, May 13 MEN’S INVITATIONAL Thursday, June 18 - Saturday, June 20 Registration now open through Tuesday, April 21
JUNIOR GOLF CAMPS & CLINICS ARE OPEN FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION!
www.cattailcreekcc.com/juniorgolf
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KICK-OFF and CLUB EXCHANGE TYLER CHAPLIN [ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL]
Sunday, April 26 | 2:00 p.m. on the Driving Range Following ‘junior sports info day!’ We are so excited about this new junior event for 2015. The entire staff will be in attendance coordinating contests, answering questions, and sizing juniors for new clubs. Lauren will be in the Golf Shop ready to place orders for new golf outfits from her favorite brands, like Garb, Under Armour, and Adidas. In addition to clothing, we also have a great selection of junior footwear from Adidas, FootJoy, and Puma. Back on the range, we have a great afternoon of games and activities planned: • Fun Games and Contests including a “Golfzilla”, SNAG Golf, and Kwik Golf • Learn about Cattail’s U.S. kids ‘Family Tees’ on the Course and how to ‘Tee it Forward’ • We will be offering a Junior Golf Equipment Exchange at the event. Leading up to Sunday, April 26, Members who have junior golf equipment that is still in good condition, can consider donating to the Equipment Exchange and helping another aspiring junior golfer. Bring any junior equipment that your child has grown out of to the Golf Shop to ‘pay it forward!’ • The Golf Staff will provide complimentary evaluations for junior golfers in need of a first or new set of clubs via the equipment exchange or by ordering a new professionally fit set of clubs.
Ladies Golf 101
Golf 101 is geared towards women who are new to the great game of golf. If you've never held a club before, or if you feel like you need a fresh start, this is the clinic for you!
Tuesday Mornings April 28, May 5, May 12, May 19 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Optional family golf starting times at the conclusion of the event (4:00 p.m.) The Junior Golf Kick-Off is the perfect opportunity to learn more about all of our junior activities during the summer such as camps, clinics, tournaments, the PGA junior league, and the Junior Golf Academy. More importantly, it is going to be a ton of fun. We hope to see you all there!
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Sunday, April 26
following ‘junior s ports info day!’ T wo ses sions availab le: 2:00 p.m. Junior Tennis Players 10 & Under 3:00 p.m. Junior Tennis Players 11 & Up Have the Tennis Staff evaluate your child’s level and give him or her the proper level GRIPS color. All Junior Tennis Players will use the GRIPS program throughout the season to make tennis fun, challenging and rewarding - it sounds so simple, but as you probably know, it can be tricky and that's why we know you'll love GRIPS! The GRIPS program is not a class, but a tool for the student and their parents to evaluate and know what they need to work on to keep improving their tennis game. GRIPS works similar to the karate belt system to make learning fun & exciting!
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ALEX JUSTINIANI [DIRECTOR OF TENNIS]
at Cattail Creek
When I think back on my own tennis camp experience, I recall the excitement leading up to that week. It was always a big deal when the camp leaders who were from Tennis Australia, would be visiting our club in Mexico and would make our lives a little more fun during the summer. Those camps are where I learned a lot of what I still love about the game now… Experiences like that summer brought about a remarkable transformation in my life. Over time, tennis became my passion and my profession. I encourage our Members to have their kids attend a tennis camp at some point during the summer. When your child attends our summer camp, they will learn to work well with others, build meaningful relationships and learn the basic foundation skills of tennis, all while having a blast. Your child will learn the correct tennis technique on forehands, backhands, volleys, overheads and serves. They will also be taught how to correctly keep score and apply tennis etiquette. But a big part of our focus is how to have fun on the court!
Quickstart Camp
Kids Camp
All Sports Camp
This is a customized program that brings the game to a size that enables children to progress easily and quickly, and to have fun. Camp times keep the students' attention spans in mind.
Topics covered include basic technique, score keeping, singles, doubles, and we'll keep the mood high with fun & games!
This week of camp combines basic fundamental instruction for both golf and tennis. Morning golf instruction encompassing all the essential topics is followed by a lunch break. Juniors enjoy an afternoon of tennis instruction, and then the day concludes at the Pool. Monday is tennisonly.
• Boys & Girls ages 4 to 7 • 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. • Monday - Friday • $175 per child, per session • $150 per additional sibling, per session
Session 1: Session 2: Session 3: Session 4:
July 6 - July 10 July 20 - July 24 August 3 - August 7 August 17 - August 21
• Boys & Girls ages 7 to 14 • 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. • Monday - Friday • $325 per child, per session • $300 per additional sibling, per session • $350 per child, week-of registration • $400 per Dining Member Child
Session 1: Session 2: Session 3: Session 4:
June 29 - July 3 July 13 - July 17 July 27 - July 31 August 10 - August 14
• Boys & Girls ages 7 to 12 • 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. • $389 per golf child, per session • $459 per social child, per session
Monday, June 22 - Friday, June 26
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What to expect when you are
REGRIPPING!
Bobby COZZILLIO [ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF
It is that time of year again, the snow is melting and the spring tennis season is almost here. At this time, players start to consider what they can do to prepare for the impending season, from taking lessons to purchasing new equipment. Often times players have the latest shoes, or newest racquet, but overlook arguably the most important part of their racquet— the strings. When considering how to have your racquet restrung, there are a few questions a player should ask themselves: “Am I looking for more control, spin or power?” “Do I break strings frequently?” “Do I have elbow or shoulder pain?”
Here is a list of common string types that can help bring your game to the next level: Natural Gut: Natural gut is the most expensive of all string types, but for good reason. Natural gut is considered to be the softest, and best feeling string
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on the market. Because natural gut is so
with a poly and the cross strings (side to
soft, it tends to be far less durable than more modern, synthetic offerings.
side strings) with a more comfortable natural or synthetic gut.
Synthetic Gut: Synthetic gut is a much less expensive string type, and still offers similar comfort to the natural gut. Players typically opt for a synthetic gut due to the increased durability and more expansive variety it offers. Synthetic guts come in a wide range of colors, textures, and gauges. Each texture (rough or smooth) and gauge (thick or thin) provides the player a different feel or amount of spin they can generate on their shots.
Not only is the type of string used a critical decision to how well your racquet plays, but tension also needs to be considered. The same racquet strung at different tensions can play totally different. The tighter your racquet is strung, the more control the player will have. Likewise, the looser your racquet is strung the more power and spin your racquet will offer.
Polyester: Polyester strings (or if you want to sound like you are in the ‘know,’ Poly) are a great option for players who break strings. Poly strings tend to be stiffer and offer ample amounts of spin and power. The stiffness of this string can be abrasive or harsh on a player’s elbow. It is recommended that if you string your racquet with a poly’ to drop your racquet tension considerably. Hybrid: Hybrid string jobs are for players looking for the playability of a synthetic gut, but the durability of a poly. Your racquet technician will string the main strings (up and down strings)
It is important to note that when your racquet is restrung it may feel different than what you are used to. Some players will find that their strings may “move around” more or sound different. This is not uncommon when a racquet is freshly strung. There are countless varieties and combinations to consider when having your racquet restrung. It may take some trial and error to find the string that is a perfect fit for you! Your CattailTennis Professionals are available to re-grip your racquets with the right strings for you!
APRIL & MAY Events MIXED DOUBLES HAPPY HOUR Friday, April 17 | Babysitting Available WASHINGTON KASTLES COACH MURPHY JENSEN CLINIC Friday, April 24 CCWTA SPring kick-off Friday, April 24 Junior Sports info day Sunday, April 26 MIXED DOUBLES HAPPY HOUR Friday, May 1 | Babysitting Available DAVIS CUP CHALLENGE Saturday, May 2 Men’s Tennis Night Mondays in May May 4, May 11, May 18, May 25 MIXED DOUBLES HAPPY HOUR Friday, May 15 | Babysitting Available MEN’S TENNIS MEMBER-GUEST Saturday, May 16 Women’s Tennis member-guest Friday, May 22 MIXED DOUBLES HAPPY HOUR Friday, May 29 | Babysitting Available
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Warm-Up, Study Up!
CHRIS COZZILLIO [HEAD TENNIS PROFESSIONAL]
The warm weather is finally coming, the courts will be open soon, and I know we are all excited for the USTA season! All the lessons, clinics, and block times over the winter have prepared you for the upcoming season. Additionally, there are a few tricks we can use to even further prepare ourselves right before the match begins. In between the time we walk on the court and the time we spin to determine who serves first, there is the standard five minute warm-up. We usually use the warming up period to get our muscles loose, practice our shots, and gauge how well we are hitting that day. However, we need to also be using this time to study our opponent. First, we need to see which hand is their dominant hand. You would be surprised how many people play a whole match and will not notice that their opponent was left handed. This can make a huge difference in terms of aiming towards their weaker side, avoiding their strength, and the angle they can
hit the serve. Next, we have to try and see which side is their stronger side, forehand or backhand. Many people will favor the forehand, but every so often you will see a more lethal backhand than forehand. Also, when your opponent is serving, take notice to how often they hit to each spot in the box, what kind of spin they put on the serve, and how much pace they hit. If we can feel out their serve during the warm-up, we can return more effectively in the match, enabling us to break serve more frequently. All of these tricks can help us gain a slight advantage in a match. Every player has favorite spots, patterns, and a weakness. So use the warm-up as an opportunity to try and play detective—it can be the difference between winning and losing. Warm-up, study up!
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SUNDAY, APRIL 5 | 5:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. APPETIZERS Truffled Potato Leek Soup $7 Maryland Crab Soup $7 Caesar Salad $8 (side salad $5) Garden House Salad $8 (side salad $5) Ahi Tuna Carpaccio $15 Asparagus Panzanella Salad $10 Charcuterie Showcase Plate $14 Shanghai Style Fried Calamari $12
ENTREES Maryland Crab Cake Single $22 | Double $34 Filet Mignon with Black Truffles $36 Lemon & Thyme Encrusted Rack of Lamb $38 Shrimp & Lobster Asian Noodle $28 Herb Chicken Pasta $18 Miso Chilean Sea Bass $36 Tofu Stir Fry $15 Cumin Rubbed Pork Tenderloin $20
DESSERTS Lemon Dream Pie $7 Strawberry & Waffles $7 Chocolate Crème Brulee $6 Banana & Blueberry Wontons $5 Assorted Cookie Plate $6 Warm Apple Cobbler $7
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