TENNIS

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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.

ALTA LEAGUE DEADLINES

The registration period for all Fall ALTA rosters begins July 1 and the deadline is July 22. This includes Men, Thursday Women, Sunday Women, Sr Men’s & Women’s Day Leagues and Juniors. These leagues begin match play in September.

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. May 13 - 16 | 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 (may add or combine levels if needed) Tournament shirt for all players Awards to division winners $30/player | Registration deadline – May 5

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. Fee for 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.

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 Pro Shop for more information – 770-720-9635

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 set up private, semiprivate or small group lessons with players and pros of your choice.

EXCEL JUNIOR TENNIS ACADEMY EXCEL SUMMER TENNIS CAMPS

The junior program at BridgeMill is designed to meet the needs of all our junior players starting at age 5 and up and recreational to advanced tournament players. The goal of our 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

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

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 and jumping but also learn fundamental racket skills.

Monday & Wednesday – 8:30-9:15 am Session 1 – June 7-June 23 Session 2 – July 12-July 28 $80/Tennis & Golf member $90/Athletic member

7-10 years - These classes are for juniors with little or no tennis experience. We focus on developing athletic skills, fundamental stokes and learning how to play points and keep score.

Tuesday & Thursday – 8:30-9:30 am Session 1 – June 8-June 24 Session 2 – July 13-July 29 $108/Tennis & Golf member $120/Athletic member

TennisFest Adult Doubles Tournament

August 26-29

11-16 years – This group is for players with little or no experience. Players will be taught every shot, how to score, how to play a match. This group is a great beginning for those aspiring to play on their high school teams and know what they are doing. 5-week class on Mondays from 6:00-7:00 pm. Sessions will be on June 7,14,21, & July 12,19 $90/Tennis & Golf member $100/Athletic member

Check with the Tennis Pro Shop for class schedule, pricing, and available space. Be sure and save the date for BridgeMill’s best event of the year!! If you are interested in being a sponsor for the event contact Pat Perry at 770-720-9635. Sponsorship is a fantastic way to promote your business or cause!!

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. PAGE 29 | MAY 2021

NEW TO TENNIS? – WE WANT YOU!!

It’s never too late to start playing tennis and there are lots of reasons to play!!

For the fun of it! For the health benefits! For the competition! For the fashion! For the friendships!! We would like to form some new, lower-level league teams out of BridgeMill for both men & women for the Fall ALTA season. We plan on working with players through the spring & summer to develop the skills needed to play league tennis by September. So, if you have ever thought about getting into tennis, now is your chance. Contact Pat Perry at 770-7209635 for all the information about clinics, practice play and league opportunities. Nonmembers are invited to participate in the instructional portion of the program. Special membership opportunities will be offered to those wanting to join the league teams. Join the Tennis Club and have some fun!!