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Tennis
Ladies and Gentleman it is officially hot outside! Before I get into what is coming up this summer, I want to take a moment to recap the last two months. Our program welcomed a new tennis professional Caitlin Whoriskey to the team in May. Caitlin has been a huge asset to the team and we are so excited to what her share her knowledge of the game with our members for the years to come. This spring we hosted our first ever pickleball beat the Pros charity event for the "The Joel Fund" . Over $800 was raised in less than four hours as teams of members came out to challenge our professional team of Caitlin and Kyle. The spring USTA league season was wildly busy and Wakefield crushed it sending three teams to compete in the State Championships at the end of June. Congratulations to teams Duerr, Spina and Wolborsky on this accomplishment, we wish wish you all the best as you get the opportunity to compete with the best teams across the state.
Ok it is time for some summer fun so let's start with the juniors. Over the months of July and August we will be offering three weeks of junior tennis camps. Each of these weeks our staff will be providing two age categories of camps, our tennis tots 4-7yrs.)( and our junior tennis (8-12 yrs.). These camps are full of fun but also a great opportunity for our players to sharpen their skills on the courts and maybe even throw a water balloon or two. If you would like to sign up please visit the Wakefield event calendar or give our pro-shop a call. Also coming up this summer is our USTA junior L-4 tournament. This tournament will take place July 12th-13th and is a great opportunity to see some of the top junior players in the state compete. These kids really are amazing to watch!
On the adult side it's time for some Mixed Doubles! Not only is it Mixed Doubles league season, but its also time for one of our most popular tournaments of the year, the Mixed Doubles Club Championships. This year's tournament will take place on Friday, July 30th and wrap up with the finals on Sunday, August 1st. Also coming this summer is our sold out Men's tennis/golf trip to beautiful Old North State Club. The guys will head out Friday morning July 9th for three days of non-stop Pickleball, Tennis and Golf fun. Trips like there are what makes being a member of McConnell Golf Clubs such an awesome experience that local clubs just cannot compete with.
We know it s' hot out there but it's not going to slow us down at the Wakefield tennis center. If you would like to get in on the fun this summer please give us a call and we will happily get you plugged into the action. No matter what your age or sill level we have programs for everyone in the family. We hope to see you on the courts soon!
Kyle Thortsen, Corporate Director of Tennis
SUMMER CAMPS
TENNIS TOTS
July 5th-9th I July 26th-30th I August 9th-13th
Ages: 4-7 I Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
260 Tennis Tots camp will focus on the development of hand eye coordination, footwork, and the mechanics of the tennis swing. Following the USTA guidelines for 10 and under tennis, we will use smaller courts, smaller racquets, and bigger brighter balls. All week's practice will lead to Friday's MEGA Game Day where each junior will hit and play games for prizes. The tennis portion of the camp will be from 9am-12pm. If your camper would like to stay longer, we have an extended camp portion that runs from 12pm-3pm which includes lunch, swimming and activities.
JUNIOR TENNIS CAMP
July 5th-9th I July 26th-30th I August 9th-13th
Ages: 8-13 I Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
260 Junior Tennis Camp is a progressive five day camp that will focus on all aspects of the game of tennis. Each day of this camp will begin with stretches and fun warm up activities/games. We will progress throughout the week learning new strokes and strategies using age appropriate equipment. After reviewing rules and scoring, players will put their skills to the test with live ball practice of that day's stroke. We will finish the week with Friday Match Play Day! Campers will have the option to stay at camp until 3pm this year! The tennis portion of camp will be from 9am-12pm, with activities in and out of the pool from 12pm-3pm for an additional fee. To register for tennis camp please visit www.ccwakefieldplantion.com
