IHCC July 2025 Newsletter by IdleHourCC

THE IDLE HOUR

MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

Dear Idle Hour Members,

Happy July! The sun’s shining, the days are long, and Idle Hour is buzzing with summer energy.

It truly is the most wonderful time of year and we have some fantastic events on the horizon that are sure to make this month even more memorable. From our highly anticipated Independence Day Celebration, complete with traditional favorites like dives, relays, music, and a spectacular fireworks display, to intimate wine dinners and everything in between, there’s something for everyone to enjoy

Whether you're spending your afternoons by the pool, enjoying dinner on the terrace, or playing a few extra holes before sunset, summer at Idle Hour is all about connection, relaxation, and making the most of these long, beautiful days with family and friends.

As always, if you have any questions or thoughts about what’s shared below, feel free to stop by my office or reach out directly at 760-272-5600. I always welcome the opportunity to connect.

The Summerhouse it’s all that and a bag of Skinny Pop: Now featuring a full complement of Grab & Go items, including delicious, healthy snacks and poolside favorites like the Double Bogey Burger, Corn Dogs, Mozzarella Sticks and more

During select hours, enjoy made-to-order bites from our new Grab & Grill menu. Check the menu for full details and availability.

We’re also excited to introduce a Summerhouse-exclusive appetizer menu perfect for sharing, snacking, and soaking up the sun.

While we’ve expanded the Summerhouse offerings, items from the Clubhouse kitchen are still available poolside Please note: these dishes are made fresh to order in our main kitchen and may take up to 45 minutes during peak times. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Inside the Ropes: Facilities Tour: Happening Once Per Month – Now Through November: I’d like to personally invite you to join me for a behind-the-scenes tour of Idle Hour Country Club

This is a unique opportunity to explore areas you don’t typically see like our kitchens, service spaces, and even the pump house while I share how we bring the Idle Hour experience to life each day.

Whether you're curious about club operations, have questions, or just want a deeper look into what makes Idle Hour tick, I’d love to have you join me.

Tour Details:

Date: Saturday, July 26

Time: 11:00 AM

Meeting Location: Reception Desk

Reservations are required. Please RSVP by July 24, by emailing frontdesk@idlehour.cc.

I look forward to showing you around!

An Evening with Hope Family Wines: Get ready for a fun and flavorful evening as we sip our way through some of the finest wines Paso Robles has to offer! We’re featuring a standout lineup from Hope Family Wines bold, beautifully crafted vintages that pair perfectly with great food and even better company.

Enjoy a delicious four-course tasting menu designed to complement each pour, including: Treana Sauvignon Blanc, Austin Chardonnay, Treana Cabernet, and the unforgettable Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon. Seating is limited to just 36 guests (tables of six), so don’t wait to secure your spot! Call 859-266-1121 to reserve by July 27

Let’s raise a glass together for an evening full of flavor, fun, and good cheer We can’t wait to see you there!

MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

2025 Idle Hour Vine Society: Are you passionate about wine? Welcome to a "club within the club" exclusively for the oenophiles of Idle Hour the Idle Hour Vine Society (IHVS)

Membership Benefits:

Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy special discounts on the club's wine list.

Educational Opportunities: Participate in wine education sessions to expand your knowledge and appreciation.

Tastings and Dinners: Attend exclusive wine tastings and dinners, curated to enhance your palate and deepen your wine experience

Diverse Selection: Access a broad selection of wines available for order at substantial discounts, perfect for those looking to explore beyond the club’s offerings These wines will need to be purchased, stored, and enjoyed at the club

The Idle Hour Vine Society is perfect for members eager to delve deeper into the world of wine, offering a rich blend of experiences and exclusive perks. Join us to elevate your wine journey and connect with fellow wine enthusiasts. For more information regarding the Idle Hour Vine Society or to sign up please feel free to call me at 760-272-5600 or email ckennedy@idlehour.cc Cheers!

Introduction: We’re thrilled to welcome Chef Matthew Blazey to Idle Hour Country Club as our first Director of Culinary Operations.

In this new role, Chef Matthew will oversee all aspects of our culinary program including a la carte dining, banquets, weddings, and special events He will work closely with Executive Chef Dillon Phillips and the entire kitchen team, bringing hands-on leadership and a wealth of experience from both the private club and luxury hotel worlds

A Cincinnati native and graduate of Le Cordon Bleu in Scottsdale, Arizona, Chef Matthew has led kitchens of all sizes across the country from Minneapolis to Arizona to Washington, D.C. In the private club space, he has served as Executive Chef at Lexington Country Club, Camargo Club in Cincinnati, and most recently, Hurstbourne Country Club in Louisville. Along the way, he has played key roles in club renovations, hotel openings, and brand transformations always with a sharp eye for quality and innovation.

Chef Matthew believes in food that connects to the soul, to memories, and to the senses His goal is for members to experience dishes that spark a sense of nostalgia or familiarity, while also being presented in creative, unexpected, and thoughtful ways

Chef Matthew and his wife, Blair, are proud new parents to their daughter, Hallie, born just 9 weeks ago They are thrilled to be returning to Lexington and joining the Idle Hour family.

Please join us in giving Chef Matthew and his family a warm welcome!

Measure Twice, Cut Once: As some of you have noticed, work on the staircase outside the Golf Shop has momentarily paused. The reason for this momentary pause is to ensure that the club proceeds with this project in the most cost effective and efficient manner possible. Specifically, as this area of the clubhouse directly connects with areas that will likely be updated this Winter, the Board decided to develop a single approach for the entire area. The Board understands that having an unrepaired area of the clubhouse for the remainder of the Summer is not ideal, but believes that this strategy is a better long-term solution for the club and our membership.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we take the time to plan responsibly and ensure lasting improvements

Quote of note: “Perfection is what you are striving for, but perfection is an impossibility. However, striving for perfection is not an impossibility. Do the best you can under the conditions that exist. That is what counts.” – John Wooden

Thank you again for your continued support and enthusiasm With summer in full swing, here’s to a July filled with sunshine, laughter, and memorable moments with family and friends

And as always Go Idle Hour Gators!

In Service and gratitude, Chris

Idle Hour News

“ROCKSTARS”OFIDLEHOUR

Please join us in congratulating team members Natasha Schalk and Levi Fitzgerald for earning the title of Idle Hour “Rock Stars”.

We recognize and appreciate their desire and dedication to go above and beyond in taking care of members and their fellow teammates. They embody the mission and vision of our club and consistently strive to make us a robust and welcoming private club providing the best experience that Lexington and the surrounding area has to offer. More than just great team members, their contributions make the team great!

Natashaisadependablefoodrunnerwho’salwayswillingtostepinand helpwhereverneededwhetherthat’sbussingtables,greetingmembers, orassistingwitheventsetupsSheconsistentlybringsapositiveattitudeto hershiftsandsupportsherteammateswithoutbeingasked. Herreliabilityandwillingnesstopitchinmakeadifference,andIthink she’sdeservingofrecognitionforherefforts

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Levi has truly come into his own this month and it has stood out to both the membership and his fellow teammates. Even after a long shift, Levi is always sure to ask if anyone else needs assistance prior to leaving. His constant positivity is a bright spot during the dog days of Summer and it certainly deserves recognition!

-JOHN WOODEN

Natasha Schalk

Levi Fitzgerald

Golf Cafe: 8:00am-7:00pm WRISTBANDSANDPARKING PASSESCANBE PICKEDUPSTARTING

Pool Games: Start at 12:30pm

Soda Dive * Money Dive*

Biggest Splash * Beer Dive * Beer Relay

4THOFJULYBUFFET

Fun on the Lawn for kids: 1:00pm-4:00pm Balloon Artist * Face

Painter * Inflatables * Snow Cones

Dixie Cats Live Music: 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Independence Day Buffet: 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Fireworks: Approx. 9:45pm

JULY 4TH CELEBRATION GUIDELINES

Wristbands

All members and their guests will be required to wear club issued wristbands while on grounds, and these must be reserved and picked up before the holiday. Wristbands will be required for all food and beverage service throughout the day as well. In recent years, we have seen an increase in uninvited individuals simply showing up at the club on the 4th of July, and our wristband policy is designed to help our employees and security personnel identify authorized members and guests

Guest Fees

There will be a $25 fee for every non-member guest who uses the club during the 4th of July Holiday

This fee is in addition to our normal à la carte guest fees for golf, racquet sports, pool usage, and dining Reservations are required. There is no restriction on the number of paid guests for the day, and there is a 72-hr. cancellation policy.

Lost Wristbands

Members must go to the front desk and purchase another wristband if lost or left behind. Each replacement wristband is $25

Seating

Parking Passes

Each family will be allowed 1 parking pass for entrance to the club grounds Parking passes need to be picked up at the front desk prior to the holiday and displayed on the front dashboard upon entering the Holiday Road gate

July 4th Buffet

Chef Dillon has a great menu planned for the evening. As a reminder, all à la carte food service in the Clubhouse will cease at 2pm. Chef will be offering a holiday buffet, and members and guests will be charged appropriately when making reservations.

Private Security

We will have a larger security presence during the holiday They will be responsible for securing the premises and granting access to members and their registered guests.

Table selection for this year’s festivities will take place on Saturday, May 31st, at the reception desk, starting at 9 a m and ending at 9 p m Table selection is first come, first served and must be done in person Reservations and location requests received after this time will be at the discretion of club management We will do our best to accommodate all requests.

PLEASE NOTE: Once the party size and location are “confirmed”, any variances to the confirmed party size (up or down) will likely affect the time, table size, and location of the reservation, regardless of when booked. For more information, please call the Front Desk at 859.266.1121 or email at frontdesk@idlehour.cc.

Event Location Details:

Pool Deck Tables – Available first come first serve on the day of the event. Holding tables for occupancy later is NOT permitted.

Upper Terrace – A total of 18 tables will accommodate parties between 2 - 8 people. A few larger tables will be added to accommodate up to 12 people. Reservations required.

Lower Terrace – A total of 11 tables will accommodate parties between 2 - 8 people. A few larger tables will be added to accommodate up to 12 people. Reservations required.

Fine Dining Porch - A total of 5 tables will accommodate parties between 2 - 5 people. Reservations required.

Covered Lawn Area “Small Tent”– 9 tables will accommodate parties between 8 - 14 people. Reservations Required.

Covered Lawn Area “Large Tent”– Open seating that is available first come first serve on the day of the event. Putting Green Tables – Open seating that is available first come first serve on the day of the event.

Whereare youfrom?

J u n e 2 0 2 5

I was born in Hamilton, Ohio, and raised in Kentucky, though I spent my summers in Hamilton. I lived in Florida for around nine years, spending time in Orlando, Melbourne, and Cocoa

Whatisyourjobtitleandhowdid yougetintothiscareer?

My title is Accounts Receivable and Membership, and I’ve been part of the club industry since high school My journey began at the Eau Gallie Yacht Club in Melbourne, Florida, followed by Isleworth Golf & Country Club in Orlando, Florida, where I gained valuable experience. I also worked in catering in West Palm Beach, further broadening my skills. When I returned to Kentucky in 1995, I landed a position at Idle Hour Club, thanks to a recommendation from my previous General Manager, who was affiliated with the Ohio Valley Chapter of the Club Managers Association While working towards my associate and bachelor’s degrees, I balanced roles as an assistant manager in the Food & Beverage department and part-time office work on Mondays In December 1999, I transitioned to the front office, where I developed expertise in Accounts Receivable, expanded into Accounts Payable, Payroll, Human Resources, and ultimately took on responsibilities in membership management.

AngelaThacker

The 1970's

Written by: Richard M Bean

1967 Ladies on the Diving Board

New Swimming Pool:

The club now sported a new swimming pool, its adjoining summer house, and the patio outside of the dining room had been rebuilt The greens fees were set at $10 for weekdays and $15 on Saturday and Sunday One group said that these fees were "prohibitive" The records show that the golf course costs for 1967 were $58,000, 1968 they were $64,000, and 1969 they were $79,000 There was a comment in the Board's minutes that the monthly Board meetings were lightly attended from 1966 through 1970.

In 1971 the Board approved a Regional Qualifying Round of the U. S. Open Tournament. There was also a round played by the famous Gary Player at the Idle Hour Four new tennis courts were completed in August in time for the I H Invitational Tennis Tournament

Now a word about the membership process of the Board of Governors First a sponsoring club member filled out a nomination form and then collected some statements by other members about friendship, character, ability to become a good member, and to be congenial with other members. Then, the Boards membership committee would do some

follow- up and then present the names to the full Board for a vote In the first 30 years, the Governors would pass around a small box and each member would put a little white ball or a black ball into the box After a round, the number of black balls was tallied and if one was cast, the prospect's name was turned down. In 1971 the rules were changed so that it took two black balls to turn down a prospect. There is a great story about this change concerning Mr. Rasty Wright. He really tried to keep golfers out of the club, so that 'his' course would not be crowded when he and his friends wanted to play. Thus, he usually cast a black ball for all active golfers. This grew embarrassing and was keeping some fine members out of the club, so the rule was changed to ` two' required for a turndown New membership applications began to arrive and get passed Rasty was a major factor in the early success of the club, but he was wrong on this project Years later, to further screen the potential members, a rule was passed that prospects had to be personally known by several Bo d b Thi i l d tt di kt il t with prospects and their sponsors to meet with the Board members

At this time, Mr. Bill Young, who had joined the club in 1957, was made a member of the Board of Governors He had been active in management and knew what was going on in successful board meetings He submitted some new rules of operation for the club and they were quickly adopted On a light note, one rule was retirement from the Board at age 65, but this became less important as time went by

1970 Party at Idle Hour

From left to right:

Mr Hilary Boone, Buzzy Tenney, Elizabeth Boone, Mary Mac Boone, Steve Hunsaker, and Alyce Boone

(Hoskins)

April 13 , 1970 th Doug Germond and Patrick Wylie Playing at the pond on the present day 13 hole.

November 16 , 1971 th Black Tie Party

From left to right:

Mr and Mrs Fredrick Van Lennep, Mrs Kakie Stewart, Mrs Virginia Stoll, and Mr Duncan Stewart

Finances were pretty tight at the beginning of 1972 and the club had a long-term debt burden of $348,000 The Board decided to get on a more stable footing and raised the initiation fee to $ 1,500 The dues were increased on July 1st, which was the first raise in 21 years. And Senior members were assessed $1,000. each. There were 7 new members for the year and 28 Junior members plus 2 special members (usually clergy). In May the manager was terminated, and the Board prevailed on club member Dick DeCamp to take a temporary leave from his position in Alex Campbell's office to fill the vacancy. In August a new manager was hired, but he quickly was dismissed as not up to expectations- in October.

However, the club recruited a Mr. James Courtney as manager to begin in March 1973. He was a very unusual man. You will find more about him when you read his interview coming later. He had come from a manager ' s position at a top Dallas Country club and decided to take the Idle Hour job because his wife was from this Bluegrass area. He stayed for 14 years and was replaced by Mr. Chris Carton.

The annual January bondholders meeting had 18 men plus 3 ladies present Among the many items discussed was the need for a female member on the Board of Governors The reply was: ` not now, but they would certainly would be candidates for the Executive Committee' The club had 644 members in six classes of membership The Board changed the rules of membership The prospective member had to be known by at least three Board members Its membership committee would meet twice a year and when the approved candidates were voted upon by the Board, if they received one blackball, they were accepted. Two blackballs called for a second vote after discussion, and three means the candidate is rejected.

The club did not hold a 1974 New Year's Eve party because the party in the past year was a fiasco Board Chairman Bill Young had a Mr Tom Forte, President of the Club Corporation of America visit and make suggestions about the Idle Hour operation In December the initiation fee went up to $4,000 for residents and $900 for non-residents. Intermediates paid $500 and Juniors paid $100. Because of the continuing deficit problem, the Board started a policy of assessing each of the Senior members a proportionate share of the deficit of the past year. This assessment amounted to $25 per bond holder for 1974. (pretty good).

In 1978 the demand for redecorating and renovating the clubhouse was such that bids were taken and Jessup of West Palm Beach was hired to redecorate the clubhouse for $250,000. The clubhouse was also renovated and was closed from January 7th to March 1st for the job. The lady's locker room was rebuilt for $28,000 and the kitchen was upgraded for $28,000. The Grill was kept open in January. In 1979 there was an appraisal of the club's property, and the clubhouse was valued at $ 770,000, the contents at $379,000, the men ' s grill for $396,000.

MATTHEW WHARTON

ABRIEFLOOKBACK ATJUNE

Before we look ahead to what July has in store on the golf course, let’s take a brief look back at June. We continued our wet trend with sixteen days of measurable rainfall totaling four inches. Granted, that’s the driest month since March, but four inches averages to about one inch per week, and that’s about what most cool-season grasses need to survive.

We worked hard preparing the greens to perform in back-to-back weeks for The Classic and Men’s Championships. And we were pleased with the way they performed. With changes to the golf schedule and Men’s League enjoying a “half-time” we are now working hard to alleviate stress during our warmest, and most humid time of year. Our focus is to provide a smooth putting surface while we focus on plant health and limiting traffic stress.

The long, hot, humid days of July places a premium on moisture management, plant health, and traffic management. The team is working diligently to maintain our irrigation system and isolate any issues so they can be corrected quickly. Seaweed extract is added to our plant protectant applications to boost the turf’s ability to withstand stress. Traffic stakes, signage, and the like are routinely moved. For golf course maintenance, it’s that time of year where one day quickly phases into the next and before you know it, August is here.

TREESTUMP REMOVAL

June also saw us remove a few tree stumps, backfill with soil, and grass with sod We also sodded the abandoned landscape bed adjacent to the black tee of hole five. We had one major irrigation issue that required some assistance to repair a fused connection on one of our twelve-inch HDPE mainlines. The timing wasn’t great as it coincided with the arrival of the hottest temperatures of the year, but everyone worked diligently to get the repair made in a timely fashion and all is now well.

Book your next massage and personal training appointment on the IHCC APP or www.idlehourky.com/wellness.

Hours

Monday – Friday 5:45am to 10pm

Saturday – Sunday 6:45am to 10pm

Massage

Phillip Daugherty 859-396-7753

Lisa Green 238-777-2295

Julie Fritsche 859-684-1622

Skin Care

Karianne Withrow 513-543-2316

Personal Training

Matt Kodrich 859-940-2313

Sandra Lankford 859-619-6414

Julie Fritsche 859-684-1622

Private or Semi Private Yoga

Sandra Lankford 859-619-6414

Give the gift of Wellness

Gift Certificates to the Wellness Center are available! Call Julie or the

Your next break is just a few clicks away

View availability and book your massage using the IHCC app, www.idlehourky.com/wellness, or call or text massage therapist.

For skin care, call or text our esthetician, Karianne, 513-543-2316.

FACIAL

To schedule your appointment, please call or text our esthetician, Karianne Withrow, at 513-543-2316

CHAMPIONS: CABBY BOONE (MEMBER) AND LISA GRISSOM

RUNNERS-UP:

AND

TERESA LYON (MEMBER)

ANNE MARIE PETERSON

2025 IHCC

PICKLEBALLEVENTS

Save the Dates Save the Dates

MAY 24

MAY 26

JUNE 21

JUNE 22

JULY 4

JULY 12

JULY 27

OPENING WEEKEND TENNIS & PICKLEBALL EVENTS: 12-3:30PM TENNIS 12-1:30PM PICKLEBALL 2:00-3:30PM

MEMORIAL DAY PICKLEBALL SOCIAL OPEN PLAY: 9:30-11AM

WOMEN’S MEMBER/GUEST: 9:30AM – 12:30PM

MIXED PICKLEBALL MEMBER/MEMBER: 9:30AM – 12:30PM

FIRECRACKER TENNIS & PICKLEBALL EVENTS: 9:30AM 12:30PM TENNIS 9:30-11AM PICKLEBALL 11AM-12:30PM

MEN’S DOUBLES TOURNAMENT: 9:30AM

DINKS & DRINKS: 4-6PM

AUGUST 24

PARENT/CHILD PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT: 9:30AM-12:30PM – YOUNGER KIDS 4-6PM – OLDER KIDS

SEPT. 1 LABOR DAY

TENNIS & PICKLEBALL EVENTS: 9:30AM-12:30PM TENNIS 9:30-11AM PICKLEBALL 11AM-12:30PM

SEPT 21

OCT 26

NOV 27

OCT 26 NOV 27

3RD ANNUAL VLASIC CLASSIC

JUNIOR PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT: 4:00PM

4TH ANNUAL NO FOWL PLAY THANKSGIVING CLASSIC: 9:30-11AM

JUNIOR

PICKLEBALL

CLINICS

All members must register for clinics in advance and commit to a 4-week session for junior clinics. There will be two 4-week sessions running on *Monday mornings. A make-up day will be scheduled following the end of the season to accommodate any missed days or rain cancellations.

Session 1:

4-week session June 2 – June 23; make-up July 28

9:00AM-9:45 AM : 6 & under - cost $68

9:45AM-10:30 AM: 7-8 yr. - cost $68

10:30AM-11:30 AM: 9-10 yr. - cost $80

11:30AM-12:30 PM: 11 & up - cost $80

Session 2:

4-week session June 30 – July 21; make-up July 28

9:00 AM-9:45 AM: 6 & under - cost $68

9:45 AM-10:30 AM: 7- 8 yr. - cost $68

10:30 AM-11:30 AM: 9-10 yr. - cost $80

11:30 AM-12:30 PM: 11 & up - cost $80

REGISTRATION OPEN!

wwwidlehourkycom/Play/Racquet Sports RegisteronlineorthroughtheAPP

PICKLEBALL ADULT CLINICS

All members must register for clinics in advance on the web site or through the Idle Hour APP Adult clinics begin May 3, 2025

Play with a Pro: – A great opportunity to see how you stack up against the Idle Hour Pickleball Pro! With an open play style format, you will play with and against the Pro and fellow members. The Pro will offer strategy tips and help fine tune your technique.

Saturdays 9:30-11 :00AM – cost $15

Beginner Clinics: These clinics are for those new to pickleball or have only been playing for a short time and still learning the fundamentals of the game.

Sundays 1:00-2:00 PM and Wednesdays 10:00-11:00 AM – cost $20

Intermediate Clinics: These clinics are for those who have been playing pickleball for a while, are able to rally, keep score, have proper serve technique, and want to learn game strategy.

Sundays 2:00-3 :00PM – cost $20 and Wednesdays 8:30-10:00 AM –cost $30

JUNIOR PROGRAM

The Idle Hour Junior Pickleball program will teach all the fundamentals of the game. Each week a new stroke will be introduced culminating to match play on the last day of each session.

Dinks & Drops - Week 1: Instructors will teach the proper grips, footwork and contact point that lead to successful dinks and drops.

Serves & Returns – Week 2: The benefits of the drop and volley serve will be explained along with the correct techniques of both. “Serve and stay” as well as “return and run” strategies will be introduced.

Volleys & Overheads – Week 3: Juniors will learn about the non-volley zone, the fundamentals of a punch volley and the footwork and paddle preparation needed for an overhead.

Game play – Week 4: Scoring and point production will be the focus for the final week. Juniors will learn to work together with their partner and how to keep score.

All members must register for clinics in advance and commit to a 4-week session for junior clinics. There will be two 4week sessions running on Monday mornings. A make-up day at the end of the season is for any missed days or rain cancellations.

Pickleball Clinics will be *Monday mornings

9:00 AM-9:45 AM: 6 & under. 9:45 AM-10:30 AM: 7- 8 year olds. 10:30 AM-11:30 AM: 9-10 year olds. 11:30 AM-12:30 PM: 11 & up.

TENNIS

CLINICS

All members must register for clinics in advance and commit to a 4-week session for junior clinics. There will be two 4-week sessions running on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. A make-up day will be scheduled following the end of the season to accommodate any missed days or rain cancellations.

Session 1:

4-week session June 2 – June 27; make-up Aug 1

9:00AM-9:45 AM : 6 & under - cost $68

9:45AM-10:30 AM: 7-8 yr. - cost $68

10:30AM-11:30 AM: 9-10 yr. - cost $84

11:30AM-12:30 PM: 11 & up - cost $84

Session 2:

4-week session June 1 – July 25; make-up Aug 1

9:00 AM-9:45 AM: 6 & under - cost $68

9:45 AM-10:30 AM: 7- 8 yr. - cost $68

10:30 AM-11:30 AM: 9-10 yr. - cost $84

11:30 AM-12:30 PM: 11 & up - cost $84

www.idlehourky.com/Play/Racquet Sports RegisteronlineorthroughtheAPP

wwwidlehourkycom/Play/RacquetSports RegisteronlineorthroughtheAPP

TENNIS

ADULT CLINICS

All members must register for clinics in advance on the web site or through the Idle Hour APP. Adult clinics will open middle / end of May..

All members must register for clinics in advance on the web site or through the Idle Hour APP. Clinics will open middle/end of May.

Beginner clinics: These clinics are for those new to tennis or have only been playing for a short time and still learning the fundamentals of the game.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:00am-12:00pm – cost $20

Intermediate clinics: These clinics are for those who have been playing tennis for a while, are able to rally, keep score, have proper serve technique, and want to learn game strategy.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30am-11:00am, Saturdays 9:30am-11:00am – cost $30

2025 Idle Hour Racquet Sports Event

Tennis:

All members must register for events in advance

May 24 Opening Weekend Tennis & Pickleball Events: Tennis 12:00pm-1:30pm Pickleball 2:00pm-3:30pm

June 7 Mini Tennis Event: 9:30am-11:00am

June 14 Parent/Child Tennis Tournament: 9:30am-11:00am

July 4 Firecracker Tennis & Pickleball Events: Tennis 9:30am-11:00am Pickleball 11:00am-12:30pm

July 12 Women’s Member/Guest Tennis Tournament: 9:30am-12:00pm

July 13 Men’s Member/Guest Tennis Tournament: 9:30am-12:00pm

Sept 1 Labor Day Tennis & Pickleball Events: Tennis 9:30am-11:00am Pickleball 11:00am-12:30pm

Wildcat Tennis Event TBD

Tennis Clinics will be Tuesday and Thursday mornings JUNIOR TENNIS 9:00 AM-9:45 AM: 6 & under. 9:45 AM-10:30 AM: 7- 8 year olds. 10:30 AM-11:30 AM: 9-10 year olds. 11:30 AM-12:30 PM: 11 & up.