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TENNIS
from APRIL 2021
by hmsgolf
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Mon – Fri 9am – 9pm Sat/Sun 9am – 6pm WEATHER DEPENDENT
If you plan to play after shop hours and will need lights please book a court in advance so we can turn the lights on for you.
ADULT PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
TENNIS 1-2-3 BEGINNER CLINIC - Learn the basics about strokes and how to play games. 5 week clinic series – Call the Tennis Pro Shop for more information – 770-7209635.
BEGINNER PLAYING DRILLS - For beginning players that have taken the 1-2-3 beginner class or an equivalent, these drills will focus on how to play points. Positioning and strategy will be taught. Players should be able to sustain a short rally. Great program to get you ready for team league play. Monday – 7:00-8:30 pm
DOUBLES DRILLS – Good practice drills for doubles with the opportunity to play points against different people. Great way to meet other players!! Monday – 7:00-8:30 pm Tuesday- 6:30-8:00 pm Thursday – 6:30-8:00 pm Friday -10:00-11:30 am Saturday – 10:00-11:30 am
CARDIOTENNIS – Intense cardio work out on the tennis court. Continuous ball feeding and moving! Friday – 9:00-10:00 am
Stop by the Tennis Pro Shop for a complete schedule of adult drills. Be sure and get on our email distribution list to get up to date information on drills and events for adults and juniors. Also, join the BridgeMill Tennis group on the BridgeMill Athletic Club facebook page. Events and other tennis happenings are posted here. Please register in advance for all drills. Space is limited.
PRIVATE, SEMI-PRIVATE, GROUP LESSONS Call the Pro Shop to setup private, semiprivate or small group lessons with players and pros of your choice.
ALTA LEAGUE DEADLINES
The registration period for all Summer ALTA rosters began March 23 and the deadline is April 13. This includes Adult Mixed Doubles, Senior (45+) Men & Women. These leagues begin match play in June.
Players on BridgeMill league teams must be Tennis or Golf members in good standing. Captains must get approval from the Tennis Department before submitting a roster to the league. Posted in the Pro Shop is a list of players looking for teams and teams looking for players. Call the Pro Shop if you want your information on this list.
A-3 Senior Mixed Captain Lynne Poirier – Division Winner and City Champion
IMPORTANT FRIENDLY REMINDER Please check in with the Pro Shop Attendant prior to play. The courts are in high demand so one person per court, whether from a team or individual reservation, should check in with the Pro Shop prior to their reserved court time to verify their court usage and pay any guest fees. The staff also will be able to let you know if there have been any changes to your court number at this time.
The tennis courts are for BridgeMill Athletic Club members and their guests only. Accompanied guest fees are $10.00 per person. Athletic members and their guests are also required to pay the $10.00 per person court fee. Court fees should be paid before play. Unaccompanied guests are not allowed to use the tennis courts.
EXCEL JUNIOR TENNIS ACADEMY
The junior program at BridgeMill is designed to meet the needs of all our junior players starting at age 5, recreational to advanced tournament players. The goal of the program is to instill a love for the game of tennis in our youth. We encourage and foster a healthy, active lifestyle that players carry with them throughout their lives. Our program is divided into categories based on ability and age. All programs focus on proper stroke development, footwork, fitness, strategy and mental toughness at an age and level appropriate manner. Contact the Tennis Shop for class schedule updates, available space and to sign up.
EXCEL FUTURE STARS DEVELOPMENT GROUPS
Call the Pro Shop for availability in current session 770-720-9635
5-6 years – This group is for our youngest juniors with little or no tennis experience. Our goal in the program is to help children learn and enjoy the game of tennis while improving their overall athletic skills. We focus on basic motor skills like throwing, catching, running, jumping and learn fundamental racket skills.
7-10 years – This group is for juniors with little or no tennis experience. We focus on developing athletic skills, stroke fundamentals and learning how to play points and keep score.
11-16 years – This group is for players with little or no experience. Players will be taught every shot, how to keep score, how to play a match. This group is great for those aspiring to play on their high school teams and know what they are doing.
Start your Memorial Day with a little tennis... MEMORIAL DAY TENNIS CELEBRATION
Monday, May 31st at the tennis courts Round Robin - 9:30-11:30 am Fun, social, inter-changing partner round robin All levels welcome - no partner needed
Junior Players that can serve and play points are welcome! Older juniors will mix in with adults. Younger players will be kept together.
Lunch at the courts - 11:30 am Enjoy a light lunch at the courts. Kick back and relax after tennis. Socialize with friends.
Golf & Tennis Members $10.00 | Guests $20.00 Please RSVP by Wednesday, 5/26 so we have enough food for everyone attending. Space is limited. EXCEL ACADEMY The Academy group is for intermediate to advanced players, ages 10 & up, who are committed to improving their game. This high energy group of players is striving to play tournaments, high school tennis or working to get a college scholarship. The Head Coach of the academy is Jennifer Pourchier who is also the Head Coach for the Reinhardt University tennis teams. One unique benefit of this is that Academy players often get to hit and train with the college players! Players are divided by ability level and age. Drills focus on proper stroke technique, footwork, fitness, strategy, and mental toughness. The group meets Monday and/or Wednesday from 5:00-7:00 pm. This program runs throughout the school year but new players can be added anytime if space available.
Check with the Tennis Pro Shop for class schedule, pricing, and available space.
EXCEL SUMMER TENNIS CAMPS
Juniors drill, play games and train in a fun atmosphere for 5 hours a day, 4 days in a row. Campers cannot help but improve their tennis game and they have a chance to make new tennis friends. Players also have a chance to cool off in the BridgeMill pool. All levels are welcome. Groups are divided by age and ability. For juniors 7 – 17 years.
Camp meets Monday -Thursday from 9:30 am-2:30 pm Fee/session: $220/Tennis & Golf member $245/Athletic member $270/non-member
Session 1: June 7-June 10 Session 2: June 21-June 24 Session 3: July 12-July 15
MIXED MADNESS DOUBLES TOURNAMENT
May 20 – 23 | Grab your favorite partner for a fun and competitive tournament of Mixed Doubles madness!
USTA Combo Levels available: 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0 Tournament shirt for all players. Awards to division winners $30 member / $35 non-member| Registration deadline 5/10
TENNIS BALL RECYCLING Instead of launching your used or bad tennis balls out of the court please drop them off at the Pro Shop or leave them on the tray by the scorekeepers to be recycled. Old tennis balls have a multitude of uses after their tennis life has expired. Teachers, boaters & dog lovers are always calling us for old tennis balls. Plus, tennis balls do not disintegrate into the ground so to be kind to the earth please help us recycle tennis balls.