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Joe Wilkerson, Director of Tennis
513.233.6802, jwilkerson@health-partners.org
Frederic Sanchez, Associate Head Professional
513.682.1210, fxsanchez@health-partners.org
Fall 2012 - Spring 2013 Tennis Applications
ADULT INSTRUCTIONALPLEX LEAGUESJUNIOR DEVELOPMENT
Summer 2013 Tennis Applications
ADULT INSTRUCTIONALPLEX LEAGUESUSTA TEAMS
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENTPLACE SUMMER CAMPS
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 2009 or 2010 USTA seasons are required to input their rating when registering for USTA league play. It is recommended that a player self rate .5 lower than their HealthPlex or Inter-club rating since the USTA is on a national rating system.
For more information, contact the Tennis Desk at 513.682.1287.
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TEAM |
MATCH DAY/TIME |
PRACTICE DAY/TIME |
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Women’s 2.5 |
Tuesdays 9:30-11am |
Fridays 9am-3pm |
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Women’s 3.0 (red) |
Mondays 10:30am-12pm |
Fridays 9am-3pm |
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Women’s 3.0 (blue) |
Thursdays 9-10:30am |
Fridays 9am-3pm |
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Women’s 3.5 (red) |
Thursdays 10:30am-12pm |
Fridays 9am-3pm |
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Women’s 3.5 (blue) |
Mondays 9am-10:30am |
Fridays 9am-3pm |
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Mixed Doubles 8.0 |
No practice |
Fridays 6-9pm |
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Men’s 4.0 |
No Practice |
Saturdays 11am-2pm |
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.
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! NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
New HealthPlex Members: join the Tennis Department for a FREE 1-hour lesson. Get a chance to find out your level of play and learn about programs and services to fit your needs. Stop by the tennis desk or call 682-1287 to register. Valid for one time only.
FREE! MEMBERS' NIGHT
Join us for 90-minutes of organized play every Monday night at 8pm. All levels welcomed – players are grouped according to ability. Sign ups are taken one week in advance starting Mondays at 9am for those who are not playing that night and 4pm for those who are playing that night.
Members Only.
FREE! STROKE CLINIC
Join the Tennis Pros for this free 1-hour tennis clinic held on Wednesdays at 7pm. This clinic is tons of fun and a great workout. Just show up to the courts and be ready to play.
Members only.
FREE! SENIOR MATINEE TENNIS
Calling all senior tennis players! Join us for round-robin tennis every Thursday afternoon, 2-4pm. Sign up weekly on the tennis bulletin board. Free for Members
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