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ADULT   TENNIS   PROGRAMS
Fall-Winter 2009

Instructional Programs:

  • Clinics – Men’s and Women’s, all levels  
  • Stroke-of-the-Day Clinics
  • Seniors Clinics
  • Private Lessons

 Recreational / Organized Play:

  • Leagues – Men’s and Women’s, Doubles and Singles
  • Game Arranging Service – Doubles and Singles
  • Cardio Tennis
  • 3 and Pro Doubles
  • Men’s Aussie Workout

 Competitive Programs:

  • Season-Opener Team Tryouts
  • USTA Teams – Men’s and Women’s
  • Tri-level Inter-club Women’s Teams
  • Singles Ladder – Men’s and Women’s
  • Adult Tournament Training Program
  • Annual Members Only Club Championships – Men’s, Women’s, Singles, Doubles
  • USTA Adult Ranking Tournaments – Hardscrabble Series (Prize Money)

Social Tennis Events:

  • Member/Guest Doubles Mixers – Friday nights/Happy Hour
  • Pro/Am Doubles Round Robins – Men’s and Women’s
  • Parent / Child Round Robins – Sunday/Brunch
  • Husband/Wife Doubles Mixer
  • Thanksgiving Turkey-Shoots – weeklong activities
  • Women’s “Winners Up” Doubles
  • End-of-Season Women’s Teams – Round Robin / Luncheon
  • End-of-Season Men’s Teams – Round Robin / Happy Hour
  • Awards Night and Members Tennis Party

All Programs may be subject to change.
Please! Check the Club’s website (www.hardscrabbleclub.com) regularly,
and do check the flyers and posters that announce upcoming events on an ongoing basis.

For more info call 914-669-9500 ext.11 or email: adultstennis@hardscrabbleclub.com

 

 
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Tennis Social Events Calendar                back

September:

Wed, 9/9         Women’s Pro/Am Doubles Round Robin
                      12:00 noon – 2:00 pm, Lunch Buffet for teams
Sat, 9/12         Men’s Pro/Am Doubles Round Robin
                      10:00 am – 12:00 noon, Brunch Buffet for teams
Sun, 9/13        Parent/Child U.S. Open Dbls Round Robin
                      11:00 am – 1:00 pm, Lunch Buffet for teams
Fri, 9/25          Member/Guest Doubles Mixer
                      7:30 am – 9:30 pm, Happy-Hour – snacks, drinks
Sat, 9/26        Husband/Wife Doubles Championship
                      8:00 am & 10:00 am: 1st Round ….6:00 pm:2nd Round
Sun, 9/27       Semis: 11:00 am……. Finals: 3:00 pm

                                           October:

Fri, 10/30        Kids Halloween Costume Party (non-tennis)
                      6:00 pm – 9:00 pm ….. fun & games, dancing, pizza & drinks
Fri, 10/30        Member/guest Doubles Mixer
                      7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Happy-Hour –snacks, drinks
Sat, 10/31       Parent/Child Halloween Dbls Round Robin
                      10:00 am – 12:00 noon, Brunch Buffet for teams

                                           November:

Fri, 11/13         Men’s, Women’s – USTA Ranking Tournament
                       6:00 pm: 1st Round Matches
Fri, 11/20-22    Annual Club Championships
                       Men’s, Women’s, & Mixed – Singles & Doubles – All Level
Mon, 11/23-25 Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot Week
                       All Programs & Clinics – all levels, great fun! …………Free!
Fri, 11/27         Women’s “Winners-Up” Doubles – All Levels
                       9:00 – 11:00 am ……….morning-after Thanksgiving fun!

Advance Registration required for most events – Event Fee applies, usually $25/player.
Please complete applicable Registration Form – available at Front Desk.

 

 

Adult Tennis Programs                 back

1)      Instructional Clinics – Men’s and Women’s
1½ hour group training with a Pro. Learn the correct techniques and footwork for a variety of shots and strokes, as well as learn about point development – take your game to the next level! Variable curriculum can be tailored to a group’s particular needs. Fixed day and time for the entire semester (21 weeks).
Days & Times:     
Fri:                      9:00 -10:30 am
Mon to Fri:          10:30 am -12:00 noon
Mon to Thu:         7:30 - 9:00pm

Cost:   $945 for 21 weeks ($45 per 1½ hour), payable in 5 equal installments of $189/month

2)      Stroke-of-the-Day Clinics – Men and/or Women, all levels
These clinics focus on just one stroke or shot each time – a great way to work on your trouble spots, or to add something new to your repertoire. Stroke mechanics and tactics will be covered. Variable curriculum can be tailored to a group’s particular needs min. 3 players to form a class, max 5 players to a court. Please sign up in advance each time at Front Desk or via email to:
frontdesk@hardscrabbleclub.com
Days & Times:      
Tue & Thu:      8:00 – 9:00 am

Cost:     $20/person per 1 hr. clinic

3)      Seniors Clinics (60 years and up)
1½ hour group training with a Pro, offering perfectly paced drills for the senior player. Learn correct techniques for a variety of shots and strokes, as well as learn about point development. Variable curriculum can be tailored to a group’s particular needs.…… min. 3 players to form a class, max 5 players to a court.
Please sign up in advance each time at Front Desk or via email to: frontdesk@hardscrabbleclub.com
Days & Times:            
Mon & Wed:    1:30 – 3:00 pm


Cost: $15/person per 1½ hr. clinic

4)      Private Lessons
Nothing compares with a private, one-on-one lesson with your own instructor - the best way to learn new techniques and to fix weaknesses and bad habits. It’s also a great workout, with no one else sharing your court!
Book ‘Open Lessons’: 1 at a time, or 5-Pack – you must reserve the day and time each time thru’ Front Desk, up to 7 days in advance.
Or ‘Lock-in 21-Pack’: reserve a guaranteed spot on a fixed day and time each week, all semester long.
Please complete the Registration Form for 5 or 21-Packs; for a Single book thru’ Front Desk.

5)      Game Arranging Service
Love to play but can’t commit to fixed days and times? Just looking for a singles game or perhaps a foursome? A mixed-doubles match-up? We’re here to help. Please list yourself for this service and we’ll do our best to match you up with other compatible players looking for the same thing.

 Cost:   only Court Fee will be charged each time you play, for this complimentary service.

6)      Cardio Tennis Clinics
A fun group activity, featuring fast-paced drills set to music; this clinic is not aimed at perfecting your strokes, but rather at giving players of all abilities a high energy, heart-pumping, calorie-burning work-out that is a blast for all! …………………….min. 3 players to form a class, max. 6 players to a court.
Please sign up in advance each time at Front Desk or via email to: frontdesk@hardscrabbleclub.com
Days & Times:            
Mon & Wed:     8:00 – 9:00
am
Cost: $20/person per 1 hr. clinic

7)      3 and Pro Doubles
This is great for anyone interested in having a member of the Pro Staff as their 4th in a reserved doubles game – you will love it! We’ll even show you how those high lobs and nasty drop-shots are handled, but remember - we play to win! All 3 players must reserve together.

Please reserve at Front Desk or via email to:
frontdesk@hardscrabbleclub.com 
Day & Time:  Your choice - reserve up to 7 days in advance.
Cost: $20/player for 1 hour or ………..$30/player for 1½ hour.

8)      Season-Opener Team Tryouts
Tryouts are scheduled for all teams, all levels, Men’s and Women’s. Anyone interested must attend a tryout unless you’ve been on the team before. You will be officially rated by a Pro and all aspects of the team format, practices, matches, line-up, etc. will be explained.

Days & Times:           
Tuesday, 9/7 to Friday,     9/11:  9:30 – 10:00 am and
Wednesday,                     9/9: 7:30-8:00 pm
Cost:                                 No charge for ‘Tryouts’ – open to all interested members.

9)      Adult Tournament Training Program
Includes tennis drills, match-play, strategy and tactics, as well as fitness conditioning and agility drills for high-performance – everything it takes to win! We’ve got the experienced and knowledgeable Pros and the facilities – take advantage of it.

Speak to the Director/Adults Tennis to set up your individualized ATTP training package, or email adultstennis@hardscrabbleclub.com

Days/Times/Cost:       Variable based on customization.

10)  Annual Club Championship Tournament
A ‘Members Only’ Event that you do not want to miss – show your ‘club spirit’, block the dates right now! Who wouldn’t want to be the ‘Club Champ’?! Sign up in advance. Men’s and Women’s Mixed – Singles (A & B) and Doubles (A & B), min. 4 entries required in each draw.

Days & Times:            Weekend of 11/20 – 11/22, match times TBA.

Cost:                           $45/Singles Entry, $55/Doubles Team entries online at: 
                                                tennislink.usta.com/Tournaments (see below).

11)  USTA Adult Ranking Tournaments:
Hardscrabble Club hosts 3 types of Adult USTA Tournaments. For the first 2 types, in general, players earn points towards rankings from each round played – these are ‘single elimination’ tournaments. You must have an active USTA membership # to enter USTA tournaments. They are open to non-members. You must enter online: tennislink.usta.com/Tournaments. All USTA rules governing tournaments apply:

a)      USTA / NTRP (National Tennis Rating Program) Tournament – by ability levels: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, etc. – age is not taken into consideration.
b)      USTA Adult or Senior Ranking Tournaments – by age groups: in 5 yr. increments, from 30 – 90 years, for men and women, singles and doubles.
c)      USTA Open Tournaments – open to any player of any level or age.

The ‘Hardscrabble Series Tournaments’ (w/Prize Money) belong to this type.

 Even if you’re not playing yourself, do come and watch some really fine tennis at these events, and cheer your friends! The following tournaments are on schedule for Fall 2009:

 Days & Times:      Fri, 11/20:        - Men’s ‘Open’ (prize $) – Singles and Doubles
                                                       
- Women’s ‘Open’ (prize $) – Singles and Doubles
                              
Fri, 11/27:        - Men’s NTRP 3.5 Doubles
                                                       - Women’s NTRP 3.5 Doubles
                                                       
- Mixed ‘Open’ Doubles
                                                       
- Father & Son ‘Open’ Doubles

 For more details or to enter tournaments, go to - tennislink.usta.com/Tournaments

Click on ‘Tournaments’, in Tournament Finder, for SECTION choose ‘Eastern’, for KEYWORD type ‘Hardscrabble Club’, for MONTH choose ‘November’, YEAR ‘2009’, for DIVISION choose ‘All Divisions’, then click on ‘Find It’. Now click on the tournament to open it, then click on ‘register online’ and complete your registration.

 

Adult Tennis - Social Events                        back

All participants will be charged an event fee of $25/player, per event.
Please sign up in advance at Front Desk or via email to: frontdesk@hardscrabbleclub.com for each of the events listed below:

1)      Member/Guest Mixers – Friday nights/Happy Hour, 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Invite a guest - players of all levels are welcome to participate – with or without your own doubles partner. Round-robin format affords 2 to 4 rounds per player/team. Snacks and drinks provided.

Sep:     Fri, 9/25  -        September Night Doubles Mixer
Oct:     Fri, 10/30 -       Columbus Day Doubles Mixer
Dec:    Fri, 12/11 -       Holiday Doubles Mixer
Jan:     Sat, 1/23 -       Awards Night followed by Members Doubles Round Robin

2)      Women’s Pro/Am Doubles Mixer
A season-opening kick-off to look forward to! Round-robin format, 4 games per round. This repeat event is loads of fun and not to be missed!

Day & Time:    Wed, 9/9: 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm, followed by luncheon buffet for teams.

 3)      Men’s Pro/Am Doubles Mixer
The season-opening kick-off you’ve been waiting for! Round-robin format, 4 games per round. This repeat event is loads of fun and not to be missed!

Day & Time:    Sat, 9/12: 10:00 – 12:00 noon, with brunch buffet for teams.

 4)      Parent/Child Doubles Round Robin
Make tennis a family-fun event! Impress us on court! Light ‘Sunday Brunch’ included.

Day & Time:   
Sun, 9/13:        11:00 am – 1:00 pm, lunch buffet for teams.
Sat, 10/31:       10:00 am – 12:00 noon, brunch buffet for teams.
Sat, 12/12:       10:00 am – 12:00 noon, brunch buffet for teams.

5)      Husband/Wife Doubles Championship
This could be the event you’ve been practicing for all this time and just didn’t know it! It promises to be a blast – sign up for the fun of it! …………………….All levels welcome…….. max. 16 teams.

Day & Time:   
Sat, 9/26:        1st round at 8:00 and 10:00 am
                       
2nd round at 6:00 pm
Sun, 9/27:      Semis –at 11:00 am
                       Finals at 3:00 pm

Cost:               $55 per team Entry Fee, enter online at: tennislink.usta.com/Tournaments

6)      Thanksgiving “Turkey Shoots”
3 days of ‘turkey target practice’ for all ages and all levels – Mon 11/23, Tue 11/24 and Wed 11/25. All clinics, team practices and programs will end with ‘turkey shoots’ and other games – you hit it, you take it home! No cost.

7)      Women’s “Winners Up” Doubles
Work off the feasting with some ‘morning-after Thanksgiving’ fun – all levels welcome.

Day & Time:   
Friday, 11/27:  9:00 – 11:00 am

8)      Awards Night and Members Tennis Party
Come celebrate everyone’s successes – men’s, women’s and junior’s awards will be presented, followed by a doubles tennis round robin – all ages and all levels welcome. Buffet dinner, drinks and pizza too!

Day & Time:   
Sat, 1/27/2010:           6:00 – 7:00 pm, Awards Presentation
                                   
7:00 pm onwards, Doubles Round Robin

 

Women’s Only Programs                       back

1)   Women’s Leagues – Doubles & Singles
All interested players of all levels are welcome – please sign up in advance as min. numbers are necessary for leagues to form.

Days & Times: 
Mon:    12:00-1:30 pm             (2.5 Singles & Doubles League)
Tue:    12:00-1:30 pm             (3.0 Doubles League)
Thu:    12:00-1:30 pm             (3.5, 4.0, 4.5 Doubles League)
Fri:      12:00-1:30 pm             (3.5 & 4.0 Singles Leagues)

Cost:   $525 for 21 weeks ($25 per 1½ hour), payable in 5 equal installments of $105/month

2)      USTA Women’s Teams Practice …………………………….More than a game. It’s a Lifestyle!
Teams are formed in September and practice together all year long – after all, we aim to win the section! Weekly practice sessions at the Club. Once a week matches starting in May – July, 2010 (either home or away). Must attend a ‘tryout’ and complete required Registration Form.

Days & Times (Practices):
Mon:    9:00-10:30 am or 7:30-9:00 pm          (3.5 Team)
Tue:     9:00-10:30 am or 7:30-9:00 pm          (4.0 Team)
Wed:   9:00-10:30 am or 7:30-9:00 pm          (2.5 Team)
Thu:     9:00-10:30 am or 7:30-9:00 pm          (3.0 Team)

Day & Time (Matches):           Varies – check your team, approx. mid-May to mid-July.

Cost:   $1,785 for 21 weeks ($35/1.5 hour), payable in 5 equal installments of $357/month plus $150 Team (Registration Fee, covers USTA Fee, match courts, balls, drinks, etc.)

3)      Tri-Level Inter-club Women’s Teams Practice
Comprised of 3 ability levels (3.0, 3.5 and 4.0 – doubles teams) this is a great format within which to play other local clubs. It was a great success last year, enjoyed by all who participated. Weekly practice sessions with Pros at the Club. Once a week matches – either home or away. Season is from September to April. Must attend a tryout if new, and all must complete the required Registration Form.

Day & Time (Clinics):
Thu:     9:00-10:30 am - Green & Red Teams
Fri:       9:00-10:30 am - Blue & Black Teams

Day & Time (Matches):          
Wed:   12:00-2:00 pm

Cost:   $1085 ($35 per 1½ hour x 31 weeks, payable in 7 equal installments of $155/month). plus $150 Team Registration Fee, covers uniform, match courts, balls, drinks, etc. plus, $20 per person to the ‘away club’ for participating players.

4)      Women’s Singles Ladder
Join the Club’s ‘Women’s Singles Ladder’ to meet and play other interested players. You can suit your own schedule – all you do is report the score after, and then track your progress on the ladder. Certain ‘Ladder Rules’ apply. Must complete Registration Form.

Please sign up for the Ladder at Front Desk or via email to: adultstennis@hardscrabbleclub.com

Cost:   $25 Registration Fee per Semester, plus applicable Court Fee will be charged each time you play.

5)      End-of-Season – Women’s Teams Round Robin / Luncheon
All team members are invited - a morning of tennis, camaraderie and good food to celebrate a great season on the tennis courts! Please sign up at Front Desk or via email to: adultstennis@hardscrabbleclub.com

Day & Time:               
Thursday, 1/28/2010:         10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Cost:                                   $25/player, includes court time, food and beverages.

 

 

Men’s Only Programs                           back

1)      Men’s Aussie Workout
For the man looking for some early morning exercise, come join a Pro on court before work. Drills consist of a 2-on-1 format – a great workout! You and a partner must reserve together.
Please sign up in advance at Front Desk or via email to: frontdesk@hardscrabbleclub.com

Days & Times:                        Weekdays, 6:30 – 7:30 am or 7:00 – 8:00 am

Cost:                                       $35/person, per time, 2 players.

2) Men’s Leagues – Doubles & Singles
All interested players of all levels are welcome – please sign up in advance as min. numbers are necessary for leagues to form.

Days & Times:                        T
Tue:     8:30-10:00 pm (3.0 & up, Intermediate - Singles League)
Wed:   8:30-10:00 pm (Evening - Doubles League, all levels)
Thu:     8:30-10:00 pm (Evening – 4.0 Singles League)

 Cost:   $525 for 21 weeks ($25/1.5 hour), payable in 5 equal installments of $105/month

3)      USTA Men’s Teams Practice
Teams are formed in September and practice together all year long – after all, we aim to win the section! Weekly practice sessions at the Club. Once a week matches starting in May – July, 2010 (either home or away). Must attend a ‘tryout’ and complete required Registration Form.

Days & Times (Practices):    
Mon:    8:30-10:00 pm (3.0 Team)
Wed:   8:30-10:00 pm (4.0 Team)
Thu:     8:30-10:00 pm (3.5 Team)

Day & Time (Matches):          
Varies – check for your team.

 Cost:   $1785 for 21 weeks ($35/1.5 hour), payable in 5 equal installments of $357/month plus $150 Team Registration Fee, covers USTA Fee, match courts, balls, drinks, etc.

4)      Men’s Singles Ladder
Join the Club’s ‘Men’s Singles Ladder’ to meet and play other interested players. You can suit your own schedule – all you do is report the score after, and then track your progress on the ladder. Certain ‘Ladder Rules’ apply. Must complete Registration Form.

Please sign up for the Ladder at Front Desk or via email to: adultstennis@hardscrabbleclub.com

Cost:   $25 Registration Fee per Semester, plus applicable Court Fee will be charged each time you play.

5)      End-of-Season – Men’s Teams Round Robin / Happy Hour!
All team members are invited - an evening of tennis, camaraderie and good food and drinks to celebrate a great season on the courts! Please sign up at Front Desk or via email to: adultstennis@hardscrabbleclub.com

Day & Time:               
Wednesday,     1/28/2010:     7:30 – 9:30 pm

Cost:                 $25/player, includes court time, food and beverages.

 

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