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2016 POOL AND TENNIS NEWSLETTER AQUATICS The Mount Vernon Country Club aquatic staff would like to welcome you to our 2016 summer pool season. Great pool parties, adults only
WHAT’S INSIDE
deck, outdoor movies, classes, lap swim and our very own Makos Swim Team.
POOL
POOL SCHEDULE
Join us for a fun-filled and relaxing summer!
DETAILS/ SPECIAL EVENTS
Pool opens at 4:00 pm on Friday, May 27th. Weather permitting, the pool may remain open
SWIM LESSONS
for two additional weekends after Labor Day.
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MAKOS SWIM TEAM/ AQUA AEROBICS
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POOL RULES
Grill/Pool Director: Tom Becker • Aquatics Manager: Danielle Sticka Pool Office: 303.526.3133 • poolmanager@mountvernoncc.com
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TENNIS
TENNIS
DIRECTOR WELCOME
Please welcome our new
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Director of Tennis, Doug Kazarosian!
ADULT GROUPS
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EVENTS FOR ADULTS
Here are just a few fun events we’re
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“serving up” for all ages and ability levels:
JUNIOR GROUPS
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• Weekly Adult Drills and Lessons
JUNIOR CAMPS
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* Tennis Open House
JUNIOR TEAMS
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TWO FOR ONE TENNIS DEAL
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MAIN: 303.526.0616 POOL: 303.526.3133 TENNIS: 303.526.4173
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* Memorial Day Social • July 4th Tournament • Club Tennis Championships • Social and competitive Jr Teams
* Grand Slam Doubles * Labor Day Tournament
* Adult Singles Ladders • Popular Jr Tennis Camps
Tennis Pro Shop: 303.526.4173 • tennispro@mountvernoncc.com
2 9:00 - 10:00 am
10:00 - 11:00 am
11:00 am - Dusk
Aqua Aerobics (June 1 - Sept 2)
Swim Lessons (June 6 - July 28)
Open Swim (June 6 - July 28)
6:00 - 7:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm
10:00 am - Dusk
11:00 am - Dusk
10:00 - 11:00 am
7:30 - 10:00 am
6:30 - 10:00 am 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Tuesday
6:00 - 7:00 pm
10:00 am - Dusk
11:00 am - Dusk
10:00 - 11:00 am
9:00 - 10:00 am
7:30 - 10:00 am
6:30 - 10:00 am 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Wednesday
6:00 - 7:00 pm
10:00 am - Dusk
11:00 am - Dusk
10:00 - 11:00 am
7:30 - 10:00 am
6:30 - 10:00 am 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Thursday
10:00 am - Dusk
10:00 am - Dusk
9:00 - 10:00 am
7:30 - 10:00 am
6:30 - 10:00 am
Friday
10:00 am - Dusk
10:00 am - Dusk
8:30 - 10:00 am
Saturday
10:00 am - Dusk
10:00 am - Dusk
8:30 - 10:00 am
Sunday
• Open Swim/Swimming Lessons: Swimming Lessons will run from June 6th - July 28th. After July 29th, Open Swim will start at 10:00 am, Monday - Friday.
• Swim Team: Due to home swim meets, there will be no adult lap swim on: June 4th, June 26th, and July 9th. Open swim will start at 1:00 pm on these dates.
• Members Only Sundays: June 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th and July 3rd. Sorry, NO GUESTS on these dates in June. In addition, members only July 2nd and 3rd, no guests.
lanes only if they are swimming laps and there are no adults who wish to use the lanes.
• Lap Lane Policy: At least 1 lap lane will be open daily during Open Swim. During Open Swim, adults have priority lap lane use. Children under the age of 18 may use the lap
Adult Lap (pm) (2 Lanes all season)
10:00 am - Dusk
7:30 - 10:00 am
Adult Lap (am) (1 Lane all season)
Open Swim (July 29 - Sept 5)
7:15 - 10:00 am 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Swim Team (May 31 - July 29)
Monday
* Patrons: Please see important notes about overlapping scheduling below.
Mount Vernon Country Club 2016 Aquatics Summer Schedule
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SPECIAL EVENTS AT THE POOL Annual “School’s Out Pool Party” Thursday, June 2nd from 4:00 - 8:00 pm Come by and enjoy the festivities. This is a celebration of summer and the school year end. All MVCC POOL members are welcome, guest fees will be charged. • Members Only Sundays: June 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th and July 3rd. Sorry, NO GUESTS on these dates. • Members Only July 2nd and 3rd, no guests
JULY: Annual “Fourth of July Fun and Games!” Contests for all ages! Monday, July 4th from 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Please note: Pool closes at 6:00 pm, Overlook Grill closes at 5:00 pm. This annual pool party is open to MVCC Pool Members and their guests only. Guest fees will be charged.
AUGUST: Annual “Back to School Pool Party” Join us for our last big bash of the season! Sunday, August 14th from 12:00 - 4:00 pm All MVCC POOL members are welcome, guest fees will be charged.
POOL MEMBER NEWS Exciting changes at the Overlook Grill and pool this Summer! From a new menu and style, enhanced membership services and property improvements, to a more secure entry system, this year promises to be special. Watch your weekly eblasts prior to opening day on May 27th. Food and beverage service will be available on the pool deck this year. If you would like to have a catered picnic or bbq, please contact us. OTHERWISE, NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS ARE ALLOWED INSIDE THE POOL GATES. Are you receiving our eblasts? Do you have a new email? Please send your member number and current email address to Beth@mountvernoncc.com.
Lookout Mountain Triathlon
Saturday, June 18th A 525 yard pool swim, 10 mile bike and 3 mile run.
Members receive a $10 discount if they use the code “MVCC”. www.digdeepsports.com, paul@digdeepsports.com
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JUNE:
POOL GUESTS
SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENTS LATER POOL OPENINGS DUE TO HOME SWIM MEETS
We do allow Pool Members to invite guests to enjoy our pool throughout the season. Please keep in mind that guests MUST be accompanied by a Pool Member to use the facility. Members Only Sundays: 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th and July 3rd. Sorry, NO GUESTS on these dates. Members Only July 2nd and 3rd, no guests Daily Guest Fees: Children (under 18): $10.00 Adults: $15.00
Saturdays: June 4th and July 9th: No Adult Lap swim. Open Swim 12 - Dusk due to Swim Meet at MVCC Sunday: June 26th No Adult Lap swim. Open Swim 1 - Dusk due to Swim Meet at MVCC
The pool and Pavilion are available during non-scheduled times for parties and receptions. The Pavilion is also available for rental during open swim hours. For more information and scheduling, please contact the Events and Catering Office at 303.526.3104.
EMERGENCY CARDS
Each family must complete an emergency information card at the Pool Office on their first visit. This information will help the aquatic staff provide appropriate care during emergency situations.
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FACILITY RENTAL
SWIM LESSONS Half hour swim lessons Mondays - Thursdays Cost is per student/per session: MVCC Pool Member: $80.00/MVCC Social Member: $100.00 Session 1:
SESSION DATES June 6 - June 16
Session 2:
June 20 - June 30
Session 3:
July 4 - July 14
Session 4:
July 18 - July 28
Course Age Time Parent & Child 6 mth - 3 yrs 10:00 or 10:35 am* Squid 3 - 5 yrs 10:00 or 10:35 am* Sunfish 3 - 5 yrs 10:00 or 10:35 am* Shark 3 - 5 yrs 10:00 or 10:35 am* Level 1 6 yrs & older 10:00 or 10:35 am* Level 2 6 yrs & older 10:00 or 10:35 am* Level 3 6 yrs & older 10:00 or 10:35 am* Level 4 6 yrs & older 10:00 or 10:35 am* Level 5 6 yrs & older 10:00 or 10:35 am* Level 6 6 yrs & older 10:00 or 10:35 am* * Class sizes will dictate availability in the 10:00 or 10:35 classes. We appreciate your flexibility.
Registration Options: 1) fill out an online form at www.mountvernoncc.com 2) email your session request to poolmanager@mountvernoncc.com or 3) fill out a swim lesson form at the Pool Office and return with payment during open swim hours ONLY. No registration will be taken by telephone. (Classes may be combined or cancelled due to low enrollment. No refunds will be given for inclement weather.)
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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Parent and Child Aquatics This course helps children become comfortable in and around the water so they are ready to learn to swim. Parent and Child Aquatics gives parents information and techniques to help orient their young children to the water and to supervise water activities in a safe manner. Squid This course follows the same guidelines as Level 1 but is designed for preschool age children. Sunfish This course follows the same guidelines as Level 2 but is designed for preschool age children. Shark This course follows the same guidelines as Level 3 but is designed for preschool age children Level 1 - Introduction to Water Skills There are no prerequisites for this course. The objective of Level 1 is to help students feel comfortable in the water and to enjoy the water safely. In Level 1, elementary aquatic skills are taught, which students build on as they progress through the six Learn-to-Swim levels. Level 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills Students entering this course must be able to demonstrate all the completion requirements in Level 1. The objective of Level 2 is to give students success with fundamental skills. Students learn to float without support and to recover to a vertical position. This level marks the beginning of true locomotion skills. Students explore simultaneous and alternating arm and leg actions on the front and back to lay the foundation for future strokes.
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Level 3 - Stroke Development Students entering this course must be able to demonstrate all the completion requirements in Level 2. The objective of Level 3 is to build on the skills in Level 2 by providing additional guided practice. Students are taught to coordinate the front crawl and back crawl. Elements of the butterfly and the fundamentals of treading water are introduced. Students also begin to learn to enter the water headfirst. Level 4 - Stroke Improvement Students entering this course must be able to demonstrate all the completion requirements in Level 3. The objective of Level 4 is to develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills. Students improve their skills and increase their endurance by swimming familiar strokes for greater distances. Students continue to build on the butterfly and introduce the elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and elements of the sidestroke. Basics of turning at a wall are also introduced. Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Students entering this course must be able to demonstrate all the course requirements in Level 4. The objective of Level 5 is coordination and refinement of strokes. Participants refine their performance of all the strokes and increase their distances. Flip turns on the front and back are also introduced. Level 6 - Swimming and Skill Proficiency Students entering this course must be able to demonstrate all skills required to complete Level 5. The objective of Level 6 is to refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power, and smoothness over greater distances. Other aquatic activities are also introduced. Level 6 is designed with “menu� options.
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MAKOS SWIM TEAM Do you have a child between the ages of 5 and 18? Do they enjoy swimming? Join the Makos Swim Team! Mount Vernon has a wonderful swim team that is competitive, yet full of fun. Come make some new friends. Any level of swimming is welcome. • Swim Team Open House on April 7th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Mount Vernon Country Club (meet the coaches, get fitted for team suits, ask questions and get answers!) • Fees: MVCC Pool Members - $270 for first swimmer, $245 for each additional swimmer includes your team t-shirt and silicone swim cap. (must be a MVCC Pool member)
For information about the swim team and to register go to www.mvccmakos.org. * Questions? Visit www.mvccmakos.org and click on the Contact Us link. One of our Board members will get back to you • Our first home meet is Saturday, June 4th
MVCC MAKOS 2016 MEET SCHEDULE June 4th Home vs Green Mountain
July 16th Away vs Golden Stingrays
June 11th Away vs Genesee
July 17th Last Chance meet at
June 18th Away vs Golden Marlins
Golden Stingrays
June 25th KC Invite at Ken Caryl
July 22-24th League at Splash
June 26th C/D meet at MVCC
(400’s at Golden Stingrays the 22nd)
July 9th Home vs Wheat Ridge
July 29-31st State at Stapleton
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• 2016 Registration:
PRIVATE/SEMI-PRIVATE SWIMMING LESSONS Private lessons are available to those 4 years and older who desire individualized attention. Please come by the Pool Office and complete a Private Lesson Request. An instructor will contact you to schedule a time. Payment is due at the time of lesson. Fees (30 minute lesson): Private Lesson: $30.00
Semi-Private Lesson: $25.00
A deep-water aerobic exercise class designed to improve cardiovascular endurance, strength and muscle tone. This is a great low impact exercise program for people of all abilities. Please sign-in with the instructor prior to each class. For questions contact Cyndi Rasmussen, cyndi@straitlineframing.com or Amy Kuberski, akubersk@gmail.com. Dates and Times: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays June 1st - September 2nd 9:00 - 10:00 am
Fees: MVCC Pool Member: $ 8.50 per class ($102 for 13 class punch card) MVCC Social Member: $13.00 per class ($156 for 13 class punch card)
EXTENDED SUMMER POOL HOURS:
If the summer weather stays good, Mount Vernon Country Club will typically extend the pool season and keep the pool and Overlook Grill open for two additional weekends in September.
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AQUA AEROBICS
MOUNT VERNON AQUATICS RULES AND REGULATIONS Rules pertaining to the Mount Vernon Country Club aquatics area are established for the health, safety, convenience and enjoyment of pool members and their guests. Pool members and guests shall comply with all rules. Violations may result in removal from the facility and may subject the offender to disciplinary action by the Aquatics Director and/or Executive Manager including suspension or revocation of all pool privileges. General Rules Use of the “Adult Only� portion of the Overlook Grill Pool Deck is limited to Members and guests 21 years of age and older. Please, no children or strollers. 1. Each pool user must register at the east entrance sign-in area prior to each daily use of the facility. Only wheelchairs & strollers may access the pool through the west pool entrance before signing in. 2. All guests must be registered, paid for, and accompanied by a pool member. Proprietary members with pool memberships should notify the Membership Department if tenants or house sitters will be using their membership privileges. 3. Children under 6 years of age or having to use flotation devices must be accompanied by an actively participating adult who is within an arms-reach at all times. Children in swim diapers are allowed to swim in the toddler pool ONLY. 4. An adult must directly supervise children under the age of 12 at all times. 5. If a child is not toilet trained, he/she must wear a swim diaper. PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THEIR CHILDREN HAVE RECENTLY USED THE RESTROOM TO AVOID POOL CLOSURE FOR CLEANING/DISINFECTING. 6. Due to illness, inclement weather, misbehavior, etc, children must have transportation available & arrangements made for their care. 7. The use of glass and other breakable objects is prohibited at all times. 8. Only alcoholic beverages sold at Mount Vernon Country Club may be consumed at Mount Vernon Country Club. Please do not bring your own alcohol to the pool. This is illegal and will jeopardize our license to sell alcohol. 9. Alcohol consumption must be kept 10 feet away from the pool at all times. 10. Food and beverage service will be available on the pool deck this year. If you would like to have a catered picnic or bbq, please contact us. OTHERWISE, NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS ARE ALLOWED INSIDE THE POOL GATES. 11. No animals, with the exception of service dogs, are permitted in the pool area.
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12. Headphones must be used with all music devices. 13. Tobacco use is not allowed in the pool, Grill and playground areas. 14. Adults have priority use of the lounge chairs. Please be considerate. 15. During lessons, all observers must be away from the pool edge unless the Lesson Coordinator or Pool Manager has approved. 16. All injuries are to be reported to a lifeguard. First aid is avail. from the pool staff. Incident report must be completed & placed on file. 17. Lost and Found items will be donated to charity once per week. 18. Mount Vernon Country Club and its personnel are not responsible for the loss or damage of personal property. 19. All rules and guidelines are subject to change when deemed necessary, without advance notice. Swimming Pool Rules 1. Management and lifeguards must be obeyed at all times. Please refer to them for any specific questions concerning rules. 2. No diving in shallow water or in the lap pool. The only diving permitted will be in the diving well. 3. Swimmers will not hang on lane ropes or use lap lanes for anything other than lap swimming. 4. Adult lap swimmers have lap lane priority. 5. Swim team starting blocks are for use by the swim team only, and during swim team practice only. 6. The Pool Manager, Assistant Manager or Head Lifeguard on duty must approve all flotation devices & toys prior to use. Water propelling devices (i.e. Super Soakers) are not permitted. 7. Swimmers are required to take a shower before entering pool. Allow 5 minutes after applying sunscreen before entering pool.
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8. No rough or dangerous play allowed. Unruly members or guests will be asked to leave, immediately. 9. Proper swimming attire is required: No street clothes allowed in pool, with exception of a T-shirt worn over a swimsuit for sun protection. 10. Persons with bandages, open wounds, infections, and/or infectious illnesses are restricted from using the pool. Diving Board/Slide Rules 1. Users must be able to swim without a flotation device to use the diving board or slide. 2. Flotation devices are not allowed on the diving board or slide. 3. One person at a time on the diving board or slide and one bounce only on diving board. 4. After entering the water, swim to the side wall closest to the diving board or slide immediately. 5. Parents/guardians are not allowed in the deep well to catch children. 6. Handstands, cartwheels or hanging on the diving board is prohibited. 7. Stay off the back wall at all times.
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Have a great summer!
Revised March 2016
2016 SUMMER TENNIS SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Lili Bell Shelton has been awarded MVCC’s “Tennis Pro Emeritus” for her years of dedication to growing the sport, improving the program and her professionalism. Lili was our Head Pro and Tennis Director for 23 years and built a tennis program that attracted hundreds of new players to the sport, developed strong adult and junior players and earned a fine reputation. Lili was ranked in the top 100 on the WTA world tour and she participated in many major tournaments like the US Open, Australian Open, Japan Open, Canadian Open and many more. Lili and her husband Arte will continue to be active members of the Club. Lili is available to teach private lessons for years to come. Thank you Lili, for so many great years! Doug Kazarosian has been named MVCC’s new Director of Tennis. A tennis professional for twenty-five years, Doug has taught at the City of Boulder, Harvest House, Breckenridge Recreation Center, was the Director of Tennis at The Meadows Club and The Broomfield Swim and Tennis Club. As the Head Boys Tennis Coach at Boulder High School, Doug guided the team to two singles State Champions. As the Head Boys Tennis Coach at Broomfield High School, he won two regional championships. Doug was ranked #6 in men’s 40 singles in 2013, and is a six-time district and state doubles champion. Doug is USPTA certified and USPTA wheelchair certified tennis professional and was the proud recipient of the 2014 Industry Excellence Award. Doug is an avid league player who enjoys tennis, music, fishing, cooking and travelling with his wife & kids. He graduated from The University of Colorado in 1994 with a BA in Sociology. Welcome Doug! Our tennis program has everything a tennis enthusiast would want: a Memorial Day Social, a new Grand Slam Doubles tournament, July 4th tournament, the Annual MVCC Club Tennis Championships and a Labor Day tourney! We’ll continue our successful Men’s Night, Ladies Night and Mixed Doubles with dinner nights. Want some fun, energetic drills to improve your game? Come to Saturday and Sunday morning BLAST Drills and our high energy drills on weekdays.
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If you love to play singles, make sure to sign up for the MVCC Singles Ladder that starts June 1. Coaching Sessions for 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 and 4.0 levels are held every week by our professional teaching staff. What about your KIDS? MVCC is an excellent place for your child’s tennis development. We hold weekly Jr. Tennis Camps with swimming and lunch; one hour group tennis classes; an introductory, social tennis team for ages 6-11; and a more competitive city-wide team (JTT) for ages 9-18 in all levels; After School classes are available. PICKLE BALL - Begins Fridays begins in June from 4:15 - 5:30 pm. Open to the community! Designed for beginners, we will tape off a tennis court and hold some clinics. We have paddles & balls to sell. Let us know you’re attending. PLATFORM TENNIS IS A SUPER FUN WINTER SPORT - We offer two beautiful platform tennis courts. Platform tennis was invented by and for hearty tennis players to play a sport outside in a smaller, caged court. It’s a great combination of tennis and racket ball. Give it a try. We’ll have free introductory clinics in the Fall. The season runs from November - March and there are weekly leagues to play on. Tennis Contact Number: 303.526.4173 (Tennis Pro Shop) ~ Tennis Pro Shop Hours: Monday - Friday 9 am - 4 pm Saturday and Sunday 9 am - 2 pm, tennispro@mountvernoncc.com, www.mountvernoncc.com
Welcome back to our ever popular Staff Professional, Travis Ervick, who returns for his fifth year conducting our MVCC junior tennis camps. Travis is USPTR certified as a 10 and under specialist; he likes to play hockey,
2015 ANNUAL MVCC CLUB TENNIS CHAMPIONS CONGRATULATIONS!
Mens A Singles: Winner - Ken Proc; Runner Up - Ed Dodson, Mens B Singles Winner - Brian Hoal, Runner Up - Lance McHugh Womens A Singles Winner - Perrin Kringel, Runner Up - Liz Magill, Mens Doubles Winner - Ed Dodson/Chris McFarlin, Runner Up - Dan Snare/Andy Smith Womens Doubles Winner - Perrin Kringel/Colleen Wilkinson, Runner Up - Tracy Adreon/Lauren Gardiner, Mixed Doubles Winner - Karen and Bryan Miller, Runner Up - Deb and Mark Steffensen Family Doubles Winner - Bertie and Brian Hoal, Runner Up - Ellen and Dan Snare
MEMBER THANK YOU’S
League Captains deserve a big thank you for organizing and motivating their tennis teams! This 2016 season, the teams and Captains are: 4.0 Men Chris Vogelsang, 3.5 Men Bob Charles, 3.0 Men Peter Monson and Carter Giles, 3.0 Women Karin Hoal and Deb O’Donnell, 3.5 Women Carolyn Wilkinson and Lauren Gardiner, 4.0 Women Lynn McCarty, and 3.0 Women Patti Hartman. HUGE thanks to our tennis members who, year after year, help make Mount Vernon Tennis such a great place to play. Phil Nelson and Bruce Engelke for running the volunteer E-Days; Mary Mittag Miller for organizing the Ladies’ and Mixed Nights; and Arte Shelton for the opening and overseeing of the clay courts.
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lacrosse, tennis and coaching kids tennis! Travis attends the University of Colorado in Boulder.
MEN’S TUESDAY NIGHT TENNIS GROUP May 31 - August 30 Warm up at 5:30 pm with 3 courts, play at 6 pm on all courts It’s mostly social tennis, with just enough competition to make it interesting. All levels are welcome, and we play doubles. There’s an “A” group and a “B” group. After play, or if it rains - in lieu of play, we will offer beer and brats (and sometimes steaks). 24 “Regulars” at $159 and all the “Substitutes” we can get for $55 for the season. MVCC Tennis members only. NEW: To register, contact tennispro@mountvernoncc.com with your commitment to be a Regular or a Sub, and your membership number to be billed. Preference goes to the former Regular MTNT’ers first but after May 1 it opens up to wannabees. Registration and fee paid to the Club secures your spot. The Tennis Pro Shop is running the program this summer.
WEEKLY COACHING SESSIONS FOR NTRP LEVELS
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Receive valuable tips, have fun, train hard and improve your level of play. Contact the Tennis Pro Shop or tennispro@mountvernon for days and times. 2.5 Men, 2.5 Women, 3.0 Men, 3.0 Women, 3.5 Men, 3.5 Women, 4.0 Men, 4.0 Women
SATURDAY NIGHT MIXED DOUBLES Come join the fun with some good-natured, relaxed mixed doubles on a lovely summer evening. Then join in on a delicious catered dinner afterwards from the Club.
Need a partner? Just check with the Tennis Pro Shop or Mary prior to the event.
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Dates: June 11, 25, July 9, 23, August 6, 20, September 3 Warm up at 5:30 pm, play begins promptly at 6 pm Tennis, a nice meal and a beverage $20 - 26 per person, depending on menu MVCC Tennis members only. Sign up in advance. Contact Mary Mittag Miller, prpldancer@comcast.net or the Tennis Pro Shop.
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LADIE S ’ TH U RS DA Y NIG H T TE NNIS Ladies’ Night is a relaxed social program open to 2.5 - 3.0 with some 3.5’s. Play some tennis and enjoy the summer evenings with friends. Mostly doubles, some singles. After tennis, delicious food and drinks are provided, rain or shine. We play during the months of June, August and early September, alternating some Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Schedule comes out in late April. Warm up at 5:30 pm, match play at 6 pm. A Regular is entitled to a spot every week. Cost: $125 for 8 weeks. Substitutes are $45, allowed to play 2 - 3 times. If a sub plays more, a fee of $24 per time will be charged. Tennis members only.
To register: contact Mary Mittag Miller, prpldancer@centurylink.net
TENNIS RULES, RESERVATIONS, GUEST POLICY 1. Drill and lesson participants need to check-in and pay in the tennis house PRIOR to class. If the tennis house is closed, there is a covered Bulletin Board on the patio of the tennis house to sign in for classes or guest fees. We apologize, but we are unable to pro-rate tennis class sessions. 2. Guest Fees. Adults: $15.00; Children under 18 years: $8.00. All guests must be accompanied by a MVCC tennis member. The same guest may visit a maximum of three times. Fees apply year round. 3. Please walk outside of the fence and use the entry gate for your court. 4. Players are requested to sweep their own clay court and brush the lines after playing. 5. Protect our courts. No food, gum or colored drinks on the courts. No black sole marking shoes or heavy sole running shoes on the courts at any time. 6. Please keep your dog on a leash at all times and pick up after your dog, in consideration of others. 7. Court reservations. Make your court reservation by calling, emailing or coming by the Tennis Pro Shop 24 hours in advance. Members may reserve a maximum of 6 days in advance, tennispro@mountvernoncc.com.
TENNIS HAPPENINGS FOR ADULTS Lessons and drills are open to non-members and the community for a higher fee. • E-DAYS: Saturday, May 21, 9 am - 1 pm and Sunday, May 29, 9 am - 1 pm. Tennis members volunteer to spruce up the tennis area, clean and plant flowers. Complimentary lunch. A dinner certificate is rewarded to volunteers • Memorial Day Social and Demo Day, May 30th Tennis Social, Drills and Demo 10 am - 12 pm. 12 - 1 pm Meet and Greet with Doug and our new pros. Make a reservation for the Memorial Day BBQ on the main deck and enjoy a burger after tennis! • Grand Slam Doubles Tournament, Saturday, June 18, 3 - 5 pm. Men’s and Women’s A’s and B’s • July 4th Fun Tournament, Monday, 1 - 4 pm. Join the tradition, mimosas • Annual Club Tennis Championships, August 25, 26, 27. Singles, doubles, mixed. BBQ Lunch and awards • Labor Day Fun Tournament, September 5, 1 - 4 pm, snacks, awards and shandies (lemon beer) • The Inaugural Mount Vernon Country Club Open, September 8 - 11. Men’s, women’s singles, doubles, and mixed. USTA sanctioned event and open to everyone • Singles Ladders, men and women, by NTRP levels. June 1 - September 5 • Men’s Tuesday Night weekly tennis - info on page 8 • Ladies’ Nights - info on page 8 • Mixed Doubles Nights with dinners - info on page 8
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• Adult League Teams - USTA 18+, 40+, CTA, Twilight, 55+, Daytime, Mixed
Weekly Tennis Drills Drills are open to non-members for a higher fee. Please register in the Tennis Pro Shop prior to your lesson or drill. $23/tennis mbr, $28/non tennis mbr • Saturday BLAST Drills - 2 - 3 Pros, 2 - 3 courts with split ability levels, rotate Pros. Funtastic! 9 - 10:30 am • Sunday BLAST Drills - A super work out with a focus on improvement. Split ability levels. We have fun drills and point play with the Pros. 9 - 10:30 am • Hit n’ Be Fit Drills during the weekdays - contact us for days and times
Adult Group Lessons • QuickStart Beginner - Levels 1 and 2, introduction to strokes, serves, scoring, positioning, strategy and etiquette Introduction to the great, life time sport of tennis! Contact us for start dates.
Private Lesson Rates Head Professionals - $65/hour; $35/half hour Staff Professionals - $55/hour; $30/half hour Tennis Pro Emeritus, Lili Bell Shelton - $80/hr; $45 half hour Special private rates for “series of lesson” packages and for juniors, please contact us. All events require reservations in advance, tennispro@mountvernoncc.com or call the Tennis Pro Shop 303.526.4173. Tennis Pro Shop Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 4 pm; weekends 9 am - 2 pm tennispro@mountvernoncc.com, www.mountvernoncc.com
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• Looking for 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 level groups to play or take lessons with? We have weekly sessions May to October.
2016 MVCC JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAM MVCC’s Junior Tennis Program has earned an excellent reputation for building solid and successful young tennis players. We emphasize a sound technical foundation, good sportsmanship and above all, the love of the sport. Our experienced, friendly, certified Pros use USTA QuickStart methods and equipment. ~ Non-members are always welcome to play in our camps and lessons for a higher fee ~ HERE’S OUR EXCITING JR. PROGRAM • April 2, Saturday - Jr. Early Registration with a $20 discount on a camp/program (must be present) 3 - 5 pm, Tennis Pro Shop • May 7, Saturday - Jr. Tennis, Noon - 2 pm. Hit with the pros, sign up. Jr. Team Tennis (JTT) encouraged to attend • Junior Tennis Camps - Half day, Full day all summer with swimming and lunch
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Stroke technique, footwork, scoring, sportsmanship. Quickstart method with smaller courts and equipment. Beginner and intermediate levels. Thursdays and Fridays: 11:15 am - 12:15 pm Session 1: June 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, July 1. Weather make up July 7, 8. Cost: $129 tennis mbr/$159 non tennis mbr
• Summer Group Lessons - ages 6 - 14; Pee Wee’s ages 4 - 5 After School Spring and Fall sessions
Session 2: July 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, August 4, 5, 11, 12 Cost: $165 tennis mbr/$215 non tennis mbr
• Jr. Spring Bootcamp - all levels split in ability
PEE WEE TENNIS Ages 4 - 5. Thursdays and Fridays, 45 minutes, 8:05 - 8:50 am. Super fun, develop hand eye coordination and tennis skills.
• August High Performance Camps - for high school competitors and tournament level players • “Team Excellence” (JTT) - compete around town for beginning, intermediate and advanced levels • “Team Ace” - a great social and recreational in-house team for ages 6 - 11
Session 1: June 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, July 1 Session 2: July 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, August 4, 5 Cost: $118 tennis mbr/$135 non tennis mbr
• Sunday Zone Drills - Advanced and Intermediate+ levels for ages 10 - 18
SUNDAY ZONE DRILLS May - September, 2 - 3:30 pm, Intermediate+ and advanced levels. Skill building, tennis conditioning and matchplay. Ages 10 - 16, split levels. Cost: $23 tennis mbr/$28 non tennis mbr
• MVCC Jr Challenger USTA Tournaments for Boys and Girls, enter on tennislink. August 13, 16 and under, September 10, 14 and under
HIGH PERFORMANCE JR. CAMPS Intense work outs with matchplay for high school team and higher level players, ages 12 - 18, split into levels.
JUNIOR GROUP LESSONS AFTER-SCHOOL CLASSES Ages 8 - 15, separated by age/ability. Stroke production, technique, sportsmanship and games
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GROUP LESSON SESSIONS Ages 6 - 12 split in levels with own Pro. Give your child an introduction and foundation to the lifetime sport of tennis
Spring After-School: May 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, beginners and intermediates 3:45 - 5 pm. May 25 - 27 are weather make up days. Cost: $175 tennis mbr/$216 non tennis mbr Fall After-School: August 24, 25, 26, 31, September 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 3:45 - 5 pm. September 21 - 23 are weather make up days. Cost: $239 tennis mbr/$285 non tennis mbr JUNIOR SPRING BOOT CAMP June 1, 2, 3 from 3:30 - 5 pm All levels, ages 10 - 18 (split into ability groups). Get ready for the season, hit lots of balls, gain confidence in your game. Cost: $75 tennis mbr/$95 non tennis mbr
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Camp 1: August 1, 2, 3, 4 from 2:30 - 4:30 pm Camp 2: August 8, 9, 10, 11 from 2:30 - 4:30 pm Cost per week: $119 tennis mbr/$155 non tennis mbr
How do we register for programs? 1) On-line registration forms for Junior Tennis Programs available on our website www.mountvernoncc.com OR 2) Email tennispro@mountvernoncc.com: give your name, your child’s name, age, program dates, your phone and method of payment Our apologies, but we are unable to prorate our tennis sessions, camps or teams. In case of bad weather: please call the Tennis Pro Shop at 303.526.4173 one hour prior to starting times to hear the status of classes. If there is no message, class is still on. Generally, junior weather make-up classes are done on weekends.
MVCC JUNIOR TENNIS CAMPS: FULL-DAY OR HALF-DAY Camp 1 - June 6 - 10 Camp 2 - June 13 - 17 Camp 3 - June 20 - 24 Camp 4 - June 27 - July 1 Camp 5 - *July 5 - 8 (open all plus advanced) Camp 6 - July 11 - 15 Camp 7 - July 18 - 22 Camp 8 - July 25 - 29 Camp 9 - August 1 - 5 Camp 10 - August 8 - 12 Camp 11 - August 15 - 19 For ages 6 - 7, 8 - 10, 11 - 12. Our popular tennis camps focus on sound stroke production, scoring, sportsmanship, and fun! Beginners and Intermediates with some adv. intermediates. *Camp 5 is open to all levels, including tournament advanced. Swimming and LUNCH included. Typical ½ day schedule: 9 - 11 am - tennis instruction; 11:15 am - swimming, Noon - Overlook Grill lunch; 12:30 - 1 pm tennis games. 1 pm pick up at tennis courts. Register early, some camps fill quickly. Camps may qualify for childcare tax deduction. Cancellations are subject to $35 fee. FULL DAY JUNIOR TENNIS CAMPS 9 am - 4 pm, Monday - Friday. Full day campers will add our Afternoon Sports Camp with soccer, foot skills, Tae Kwon Do, swimming, pickle ball, paddle tennis, tennis and games. Cost $385 tennis mbr/$415 non tennis mbr. (*Camp 5 is four days, Tuesday - Friday, $299 tennis mbr/$325 non tennis mbr) HALF DAY JUNIOR TENNIS CAMPS 9 am - 1 pm, Monday - Friday Cost: $259 tennis mbr/$285 non tennis mbr. (*Camp 5 is four days, Tuesday - Friday, $205 tennis mbr/ $225 non tennis mbr) MVCC KIDS AFTERNOON SPORTS CAMP 1 - 4 pm, Monday - Friday, ages 6 - 14 Soccer and foot skills, Tae Kwon Do, pickle ball, platform tennis, tennis, swimming, hiking, yoga. Camp 1 - June 6 - 10 Camp 2 - June 13 - 17 Camp 3 - June 20 - 24 Camp 4 - June 27 - July 1 Camp 5 - *July 5 - 8 (4 day camp due to July 4) Camp 6 - July 11 - 15 Camp 7 - July 18 - 22 Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays - Tae Kwon Do, soccer and foot skills. Tuesdays and Thursdays - Pickle ball, tennis, platform tennis, swimming, yoga. Cost: One week Kids Sports Camp: $225 MVCC mbr/$255 non MVCC mbr. *Camp 5 is a four day camp: $180 MVCC mbr/$205 non MVCC mbr For more details and an easy on-line registration form, go to our website at mountvernoncc.com/recreation/tennis. Questions? Contact tennispro@mountvernoncc.com.
JUNIOR TENNIS TEAMS TEAM ACE A great introduction for beginners to a recreational, in-house, social team. Perfect “Quick Start” for young players; court size and balls make it easier and encourage success. Ages 6 - 8 and 9 - 11. NEW days/times: Tuesdays and Wednesdays - 1 - 2:30 pm Session 1: June 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, July 5, 6 Session 2: July 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, August 2, 3, 9, 10 Cost per session: $215 tennis mbr/ $249 non tennis mbr TEAM EXCELLENCE - JR. TEAM TENNIS (JTT) Play lots of tennis and have fun competing against different clubs in the Denver area. Novice, intermediate and advanced team levels. Age categories 8 - 10, 11 - 12, 13 - 14, 15 - 18. Improve with top-notch instruction in your team practices and match experience. Easy website communications for parents and players. Our tennis pros are exceptional, certified and fun!
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JUNIOR TENNIS CAMPS
Match Days: Mondays, June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 11, 18, 25 JTT State Tournament, August 5 - 7. Practice Times: Team practices begin the week of June 6 and go to July 29. Schedule: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 1 - 2:30 pm for 10 and under; 2:30 - 4 pm for 12 and under. Thursdays and Fridays: 1 - 2:30 pm - for ages 15 - 18; 2:30 - 4 pm for 14 and under. May vary slightly. JTT Team Party: Friday, July 29, 4 - 6 pm, with swimming, fun and tacos. NOTE: Various locations for matches including home courts at Mount Vernon Country Club and Golden High School. JTT Parent Meeting: Saturday, June 4th, 3 - 4 pm. Bring kids and have them play! Registration Deadline is May 1; it’s early but we need to ensure we have full teams and that we can place your child on the best team! Miss the deadline? Contact us, we might be able to accommodate you. Weather days for practices are usually done on weekends. Cost: $289 tennis mbr/$325 non tennis mbr. This price includes tennis instruction, USTA registration fees, challenge matches, team t-shirt and team party. Flex Option: select a limited number of practices plus JTT team matches and pay per time. Contact tennispro@mountvernoncc.com for details.
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Say hello to Doug Kazarosian (Kaz), our new Director of Tennis! Two for One Tennis Deal Two families can join; add tennis for the price of one! $150 one time initiation fee per family (regularly $300) Play tennis as a family - it’s a life long sport Annual Tennis Dues are $400 per family Offer expires 5/15/16
Contact Linda or Beth Linda, 303.526.3135, Linda@mountvernoncc.com Beth 303.526.3102, Beth@mountvernoncc.com www.mountvernoncc.com
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