Tennis in York County

PARENT/CHILD - ALL IN THE FAMILY

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:17:52 +0000

Doubles Tournament

Thanksgiving Weekend

Friday 11/27/09 thru Sunday 11/29/09

Three Divisions

1. Advanced 2. Intermediate 3. Novice

Format: Advanced and Intermediate groups will play 2 sets with a super tie-breaker for the 3^rd set if the first 2 sets are split. Winners will move on in Championship Draw and losers will go in Consolation Draw. Everyone guaranteed 2 matches.

Novice group will play a Round-Robin format with 8 games total played against everyone in the group

Ability Level: Will be determined by Tournament Directors, Jim Overbaugh and Dave Schrom. You may play in more than one division with different family members.

Entry Deadline: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 12 noon

Scheduling: Let us know any conflicts you have over the weekend and we will work around them.

Cost: Advanced & Intermediate Levels $40 per team

Eligibility: Father/Son, Father/Daughter, Mother/Son, Mother/Daughter, Brother/Brother, Brother/Sister, Sister/Sister, Husband/Wife (as a separate "Mixed Doubles" Division w/enough participation)

2989 E. Prospect Rd.

York, PA 17402

Phone: 717-757-6373 Fax: 717-757-7085

Hershey Racquet Club CPD Classic

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:40:55 +0000

CPD Players Only for this Tournament !

BOYS 12 & Under
BOYS 14 & Under
BOYS 16 & Under

GIRLS 12 & Under
GIRLS 14 & Under
GIRLS 18 & Under

FIRST-COME BASIS - 533-5997 - CALL ASAP 533-5997

Jump Rope Tennis Workout

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:51:14 +0000

Benefits of Jumping Rope for Tennis

- Helps with balance, body control, and maintain good technique while building high levels of aerobic and anaerobic endurance

- Improves hip and pelvis rotation for striking, timing of your shots, and body rhythm

- Conditions legs for series of tennis movement improves jumps for serving, striking, and returning the ball

- Improves hand and foot speed as well as your footwork during reacting time

- Decreases the risk of ankles and foot injuries

There are differant Jump Roping Workouts to do during your off-season, preseason and In-season.

Looking to Play Tennis Indoors this Season?

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:02:11 +0000

Now that fall has fastly approached us you might be thinking about starting moving indoors to play tennis.

Click below to find out indoor tennis leagues in your local area.

http://www.usta.com/TennisLink/Default.aspx

Adult/ Family Socials

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:33:55 +0000

The Second Saturday of every month, 6-9pm starting on Saturday, October 10, 2009.

Member and Non-members are welcome

Adults, Juniors, or Families

Cost

Member Non-Member

Single $ 20.00 (½) $ 12.00* $ 23.00 (½) $ 15.00*

Couple $ 35.00 (½) $ 20.00* $40.00 (½) $ 24.00*

Family $ 50.00 (½) $ 30.00* $ 55.00 (½) $ 35.00*

*New: One-half social rates: Play for 1.5 hours instead of 3 hours. Relax an enjoy food, drink and camaraderie from 7:30-9.

Wisehaven Tennis Center
(717-757-6373)
2989 E.Prospect Rd.
York, PA 17402

What is One of Best Ways to Maximize Your Peak Performance?

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:01:31 +0000

Scheduling your training around your tennis season will build your peak performance when it comes game time. Your training layout should start with your preparation phase followed by your precompetitive phase, then your competitive phase and ending in your active rest phase.

Preparation Phase

You will develop a solid foundation of your fitness and strength.

Precompetitive Phase

You will begin training for power and focus on activities that tennis demands. Your intensity will increase and your conditioning will have more drills that provide, change of direction, acceleration and deceleration, and explosion movements.

Competitive Phase

You will maintain your conditioning and strength levels, keeping your workouts high intense and training for the demands of tennis.

Active Rest Phase

You will take mental and physical break and take time to cross train. You will also start focusing on low intense workouts. You should also take 1-4 weeks to rest.

Gain More Power in Your Tennis Game

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:48:13 +0000

If you are looking to step into the more compititive side of tennis you will need to take your training to the next level. Functional training is becoming more and more popular among tennis players who are looking to generte more power on the court. Functional training is a sports specific program design, incorporating body weight in all planes of movement. The benefits of functional training will enhance your performance by producing the optimal amount of force, in the least amount of time, and through the greatest distance. A functional training program will focus on your strength, speed and agility while keeping exercises sport specific to enhance your performance. An example: walking lunges/w medicine ball twist is a functional exercise for a tennis player because the movement is similar to your groundstokes. You will become stronger, enhance your core strength, and become quicker while swinging your racket. If you are looking to gain more power in your tennis game, designing a functional training program will give you the results you will need to compete at the next level.

1st AnnualTennis Gala

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:47:50 +0000

Leave your tennis gear at home and come to ODCC for an evening of casual elegance!!

FRIDAY, October 9, beginning at 7pm

The Tennis Gala will include dinner and a DJ for entertainment, cash bar will be available

$30 per person, spouses and guests welcome!!

It's a night to celebrate all of our tennis friendships!

What are the Seven Skills Used in Tennis

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 23:53:07 +0000

There are seven skills you will use while playing the game of tennis.

1. Flexibility

2. Balance

3. Stamina

4 Coordination

5. Strength

6. Speed

7. Agility

Remember when you sign up for a tennis class you are not only signing up to learn the sport, you are signing up to build your sports skills and enhance your fitness level.

Looking to Play Tennis in College?

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:12:17 +0000

If you are looking to play tennis in college, here are the most important things to focus on.

1. Get Evaluated

2. Put Your Academic/Athletic Resume Online

3. Produce an Eye Catching Highlight/Skills Video

4. Contact at least 100 Coaches

5. Build Relationships with College Coaches and Follow up Now

Finding Tennis Near You

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:47:39 +0000

Tennis is a great social outlet as well as one of the few sports that will give you a total body workouts. Tennis will improve your quickness, agility, core strength, stamina and your mental focus. Tennis will provide your workouts with fun, work off stress and energizing your spirits. Find out more what tennis can do for you at your local tennis center.

To find a local Tennis Welcome Center please go to http://www.tenniswelcomecenter.com

USTA Jr. Team Tennis

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:30:54 +0000

USTA Jr. Team Tennis is designed for kids ages 5-18. Players are placed on teams divided by their age and level of play. The program promotes social skills and places importance on team spirit, as well as individual self-growth. Players will learn that succeeding is really more about how they play the game - win or lose. If you are looking for a program near your area please go to the link below for details.

http://www.ustajtt.com/index.php?page=find-a-program

Have questions regarding the USTA Jr. Team Tennis, contact hollymetzger@hctennis.com

Cardio Tennis

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 15:58:00 +0000

Cardio Tennis is a great new way to take your fitness to a new level. It will challenge you in so many ways. Running, moving sideways, stretching, and change of direction. You can burn more calories than if you were to play a singles or doubles match because of the constant movement. During class you will get short cycles of high intensity workout and periods of rest, givng you interval training. Interval training is one of the best ways to burn more caleries and get in shape. The main focus is you will get a great workout.

Looking for Cardio Tennis Classes, go to www.cardiotennis.com

Interested in learning more contact Holly at hollymetzger@hctennis.com

Cardio Tennis at Spring Grove

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 19:09:51 +0000

Cardio Tennis is a new, fun group activity featuring drills to give players of all abilities an ultimate, high energy workout. Cardio Tennis includes a warm-up, cardio workout, and cool down phases. This class is a great new way to get in shape, meet new people and build on your tennis skills.

Location: Spring Grove Tennis Courts

Session 1: Sept. 12th - Oct. 3rd

Saturdays, 9AM-10AM

Fee; $40M/$45NM

Instructor: Holly Metzger

Looking for more details regarding class go to www.cardiotennis.com

Lunch & Tennis Club for ages 4-6 years old

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 19:02:06 +0000

Pack your lunch, then head to the gymnasium to learn to hit the tennis ball with proper form. Class teachs hand and eye coordination, balance, endurance, and agility through fun games so every pareticpants is engage during class.

Location: York JCC Gymnasium

Day: Thursdays

Date: Sept. 17th-Oct. 29th

Fee: $50M/$75NM

Ages: 4-6 years old

Reg: www.yorkjcc.org

Instructor: Holly Metzger