Gretchen McKnight, Tennis Desk
624-1880 or gxmcknight@health-partners.org

Joe Wilkerson, Director of Tennis
233-6802 or jwilkerson@health-partners.org

Fall 2012 - Spring 2013 Tennis Applications

ADULT INSTRUCTIONALCARDIO TENNISPLEX LEAGUES

JUNIOR DEVELOPMENTADULT & JUNIOR CAMPS

Summer 2013 Tennis Applications

USTA Leagues

Mercy HealthPlex offers USTA Adult Teams for members at the 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 Ladies, 4.0 Mens and 8.0 Mixed Doubles levels.

Teams begin matches Friday, September 16 and will continue through Saturday, December 17. The fee for each match is $14 which includes balls, court time and light refreshments.

NOTE: A USTA membership is required for team participants. The one-year adult membership fee is $40. If you are not a USTA member please go to usta.com to enroll. The league uses a “Dynamic” NTRP rating system, which requires a self-rating. New players who did not play in the 2010 or 2011 USTA seasons are required to input their rating when registering for USTA league play. It is recommended that a player self rate .5-1.0 lower than their HealthPlex or Inter-club rating since the USTA is on a national rating system.

For more information, contact Gretchen McKnight at (513) 624-1880 or gxmcknight@health-partners.org.

Note: Practice schedules for all teams are listed above. A schedule of match times will be provided.

Plex Leagues

SINGLES AND DOUBLES LEAGUES
The League Program provides weekly competitive round-robin play in both singles and doubles for members at 5 different NTRP levels (2.5 and up). Each doubles league meets once a week for 10 weeks followed by a 4 week playoff. Doubles leagues are on a fixed partner basis. Singles leagues meet for 12 weeks.

Each league player receives a schedule and set of rules. Balls are provided for each match. Substitution lists are provided for the convenience of doubles league players. Players in singles leagues may reschedule matches if necessary. Players record scores each week and awards are presented to league winners at the end of each session. Please refer to the league rules for complete guidelines.

Confirmation of your league will be made by email two days prior to the start of your league. Schedules will be emailed before the first match. Please contact Gretchen McKnight, for further information at (513) 624-1880 or gxmcknight@health-partners.org.

SINGLES FLEX-TIME LEAGUES
Singles Flex-Time Leagues play weekly matches. The round-robins are set and players schedule a match each week with their opponent for that week. Times for the matches are arranged by the players. Players play one match per week for 12 weeks.

Leagues include: Women's Daytime Flex, Women's Career Flex, Men's 3.5/4.0 and Men's 4.5+.

Adult Instructional Programs

The Adult Instructional Program offers 5 skill levels. Lessons are grouped using the NTRP system. The following descriptions will help the student choose the correct class level:

1.0-2.0 (beginner) Student has played some tennis but needs instruction on basic techniques.

2.1-2.5 (advanced beginner) Student is learning to keep the ball in play but needs to improve court positioning and consistency.

2.6-3.4 (lower intermediate) Student can play singles and doubles but needs to improve net play and basic tactics.

3.5-4.0 (advanced intermediate) Student is developing the use of lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys and is seldom out of position in singles or doubles.

4.5-5.0 (advanced) Student has begun to hit with power, spin, depth and control. The serve can be a weapon, and he/she can move into a net position with some success in singles and doubles. This player participates on a regular basis in competitive tennis programs.

Cardio Tennis

Cardio Tennis is a USTA sponsored tennis program designed to deliver a great cardio workout on the tennis court. Cardio tennis uses interval training to offer a structured set of fast pace drills that burn an average of 650 calories per class.

Free For Members

FREE! MEMBERS NIGHT
Join us for 90 minutes of organized play every Monday night at 8pm. All levels are welcomed – players are grouped according to ability. Register up to a week in advance starting on Mondays at 8am. Members only.

FREE! ADULT STROKE CLINIC
Every Wednesday night at 7pm, the HealthPlex hosts a free hour of fast paced drills. All abilities are welcome. Register up to a week in advance starting Wednesdays at 8am. Members only.

FREE! NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
If you’re a new member at the Plex, join us for a FREE 30 minute lesson. Get a chance to find out your level of play and learn more about how HealthPlex programs and services can fit your tennis needs. Register at the Tennis Desk or call 624-1880. Valid for one time only.

FREE! SENIOR MATINEE TENNIS
Calling all senior tennis players! Join us for round-robin tennis every Wednesday at 2pm. Sign up weekly on the tennis bulletin board.