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Once again, Starmont Winery has generously offered to sponsor our tournament by donating bottles of wine and silver platters for the winners and finalists.
On the Fourth of July weekend we will host
our 33rd Annual Napa Valley Tennis Classic
and this year it has been named one of the
NTRP Grand Slam tournaments of Northern
California. This means that all players will
receive double NTRP points. Last year we had
the largest number of entries (363) in the
history of the event originally called "The
Beringer".
Enter Today!! Click on the link in Quick-links in teh sidebar of this newsletter.
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Hey players! Get ready for some Fun Friday Night Tennis! Matt Forbes had volunteered to head up mixed doubles round robin on the THIRD FRIDAY night of each month starting June 18 through October. Warm up at 5:30pm and Matt will put teams together as they arrive. All levels are welcome for fun, friendly tennis.
Space is limited to to the top eight courts so email Matt at forbesmg@comcast.net to reserve a space. Drop ins are welcome, space permitting.
Please bring balls, appetizers and drinks to share.
Donation for NVTA court improvement projects of $5 requested!
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Hey Members,
Take a look at all the work that has been going on by our incredible group of volunteers.
Rebuilt canopy at court 5. Mark Stuart is the Project Director, Phil Lampe is the Painting Contractor, The lumber movers are Al Facchini, Til Noeggerath, Dick Giusto and Bob Walsh, The destruction crew was Mark, Al & Bob.
Observation Deck next to court 8. This was donated by Fred Facchini, installed by him with the help of Al Facchini, Dick Giusto, Zdenek Zahradnicek, Larry Gable, Aaron Blakeley and Barbara Woodbridge's sons, Fischer and Cameron. Thanks guys!!
Small deck in front of storage shed, donated by Fred Facchini, installed by Fred, Al & Bob.
What a great group we have!! Many thanks to everyone who helped with these projects.
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The Sonoma/Napa/Marin Women's Tennis League (SNMWTL) is gearing up for the 2010-2011 season to begin in September. So far, NVTA will be fielding 3 teams: A-3, B-1, and B-2. In addition to these three teams, the League is offering a B-3 division for entry-level players. Rosters and checks are due to the Club Rep by 21 June. Interested players should contact Nancy Gardner at 944-1345 or ngondrycreek@gmail.com.
Pictured from bottom to right- Tove Robinson, Jean Montgomery, Diane Jensen, Barbara Pahl, Nancy Gardner, Dolly Grupalo, Carol Redpath, Diana Corrigan, Carol Cole, Peggy Smith, and Maureen Cox.
"B-2 team members at Awards Luncheon."
For more information on the League, please
contact Nancy Gardner at
ngondrycreek@gmail.com, or 944-1345. League
practices and matches are held weekday mornings.
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Jan Gelow Reports- Once again the board did a lovely job. Lots of fun and lots of prizes. And the food was better this year than in years past. Five of us from the B-1 team went, we came in third over all in this league.
We sat with some members from the NVTA A-3 team and 3 out of the 8 of us won great prizes!! Bev Holdsworth won a $200 gift certificate to Athleta Catalog, Sharon Howell won a $200 gift certificate to Nordstrom and Jane Cunningham won a $300 gift certificate to Nordstrom's.
Ladies! How can you lose??!! Don't miss the luncheon next year!!!
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On behalf of our event sponsors, Napa Pain Institute and Rocca Family Vineyards, we are pleased to invite you to participate in the 2nd Annual HealthRoots Tennis Classic!
This year's event will take place Friday, July 23 through Sunday, July 25, 2010 with a number of activities including tennis clinics, doubles play, and a Pro-am tournament - all complimented by great food and wine! Our venue hosts this year include both Silverado Resort and Napa Valley Country Club.
All proceeds from this event will benefit HealthRoots, The Foundation for Global Health and Community Development. HealthRoots, founded by Dr. Eric Grigsby and Dr. Mary Rocca, is currently engaged in providing hospice, palliative, and dental care, as well as medical education in Malawi, Central Africa.
To confirm your participation and pre-register for this event, please contact Gennyfer Santel by phone (707.252.9656) or email genn@napapaininstitute.com. Upon finalization of the complete event details, additional information, including a Registration Form, will be provided.
Gennyfer Santel
Director, Healthcare Communications and Marketing
Napa Pain Institute
Thank you in advance for your support!
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Captain Jan Edwards Reports-The 3.5 B team aka "Slick Chicks" has had a fantastic season so far, we are
undefeated at 5-0! Unfortunately, we have a few rainout matches to contend
with, but we are hoping we have reached the end our rainy season!
Looking forward to finishing up the last of our matches and possibly making
it to playoffs in July.
Slick Chicks are: Sheila Chapman, Susan Collins, Jane Cunningham, Susie
Davis, Jan Edwards, Esther Guardardo, Phyllis Harris, Sharon Harris, Kim
Hocker, Marie Kelly, Whitney Miller, Anna Nobel, Kim Phinney, Susan Savino,
Sue Smith, Karen Waite, Nancy Waldeck, and Kathleen Williams
Captain Lorraine Fazzolare Reports-The Women's 4.0 team has had a great season. We have a lot of new players this year from Calistoga, Napa, St. Helena and Sonoma. We've been able to hold our own against the tough teams of NVCC and Rancho Solano (the Green Valley team is still giving us trouble.) With only two matches to go, we're confident that we will end the season in playoffs!
4.0 Team members Jenny Yamakawa and Diane Barker, on left, are smiling after a thrilling three set win over their opponents from Ranch Solano.
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Get out on the courts with Rick and improve your game! Check the NVTA website www.napatennis.org for schedules and fees.
Our head professional Rick Hanover is a Level 1 USPTA certified instructor. His objective is to provide cutting-edge instruction for all levels and ages. He has been perfecting his craft for over 20 years. Before coming to NVTA in 2005, Rick was an assistant at the Napa Valley CC and Meadowood Resort.
At the 2008 NorCal USPTA fall conference, he was a featured speaker/presenter. He has led numerous teams to sectional and national championships and worked with the top junior players in the area such as Phillip Holbrook, Quin Hirshon, Daniella Mirda and Justyn Thomas.
Private, semi-private and group lessons are offered throughout the week for both junior and adult students.
The Junior program incorporates a specially designed teaching experience for ages 4-18 and all levels. The classes are year round with both school and summer seasons. The following is a break down of both age and level to accommodate everyone. For registration or questions please call Rick at 707-337-3193.
For adults (18 and up) with a $100 yearly membership in the Napa Valley Tennis Association,
we have numerous USTA leagues for both men and women of all ages and levels. We also offer the Napa Sonoma Marin League for ladies who can play during the day. There will be a new beginner ladies league beginning this fall along with a local Napa Valley team format consisting of a singles and doubles team from levels 2.5 - 4.0. For more information or to express your interest please call Rick @ 707 337-3193.
Cardio Tennis
"Hit" your target heart rate while hitting lots of different balls and shots. This one hour fast paced drill to music is designed for all skill levels except those who are new to tennis. It is a great way to work up a sweat and make new friends without pressure of competition. Class meets Monday nights at 6pm. New session starts June 21 thru August 2 (no class July 5). Cost is $90 for session or $20 to "drop-in" if space is available. Please call Rick to sign-up!
Beginning Tennis
This one hour class offers a small student per instructor ratio for lots of special attention at an affordable price. Our head pro Rick will put you on the right path for success in this six week program. Grips, strokes and basic strategy for singles and doubles will be covered. New session starts Friday, June 18 at 10am. Only $96 to learn a sport for a lifetime and make new friends. Call Rick at 707 337-3193 to register.
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Hey members, you can now access the complete
NVTA membership directory online. Simply log
onto napatennis.org, look in the lower left
corner for "CD login". Your username is the
first letter of your first name followed by
your last name. (Example: bwalsh). The
password is 1234. Then go to "user menu"
where you can click on member list or click
on "your details" to edit your own phone #
and email address.
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Competitive Tennis Camp for Adults (age 18 and over).
Tuesdays and Thursdays June 15 - August 7.
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
NVC Tennis Courts
Instructor: Dr. Rebecca Thompson
For more information:
email: thompsontennis@sbcglobal.net or
call: 255-7786
This class is for those students who have tennis experience and are either competitive now or wanting to join the local circuit. We will work on-court strategy for singles and doubles and have matches during the class time. We will also work technique for those who are having particular stroke problems. Those players 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 and greater are welcome to register for class. Payment must be received prior to the first day of class to determine that we have enough players to make the class viable.
Those who are beginners (and intermediates without competitive desire) will be encouraged to register for the regular NVC Tennis Class on Monday/Wednesday nights from 5:30-7:30 pm.
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Check out the 2010 cover of Friend at Court, the official USTA rules booklet, to see Jodi Levy in action calling lines!
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The NVTA Board would like to thank Tom Steinman,
the owner/manager of Sportabout for all the
help he provides
the NVTA.
Tom tells us that this is a great
time to demo rackets. He has more than 60
demos available along with GREAT DEALS on
last year's models.
Also a reminder that Sportabout has the
largest selection of comfort footwear in the
Valley includingTevas, Birkenstocks, Crocs
etc. And many shoes are on the clearance
shelf right now!
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Help support Vintage High athletes by purchasing a new blend of coffee, courtesy of Napa Valley Roasters. The cost for a 12-ounce bag is $14. A percentage of the proceeds will go to the Vintage Athletic Booster Club. To make a purchase, email Kirk Premo, president of the Vintage Athletic Booster Club, at kpremo@sbcglobal.net, or Bob Frappia at btfrappia@sbcglobal.net.
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If you are the last to leave the courts,
please make sure the gates are closed and
locked. We have found them left open
overnight several times recently as well as
the clubhouse doors. Vandalism
has been a big problem in the past and we have
spent a great deal of money on secure
fencing and motion lights. PLEASE help keep
your courts in good condition by locking up!
None of us want extra repair expenses, right?
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The NVTA Court Reporter newsletter will be published monthly. Please submit articles and photos to Bev Wilson.
See you on the courts!
beverly wilson
napa valley tennis association
email:
beverlywilson@comcast.net
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