Hi everyone and welcome again to our weekly newsletter! Things are starting to pick up at Westside with more junior programs, USTA Combo League practices, and Adult clinics. Thank each and every one of you for playing at our facility and don't forget to tell people to come and enjoy a game of tennis with you, or even just look at our newsletter blog! The new website http://www.gainesvilletennisacademy.com/ will be up within the next week!! Keep referring to http://www.motennis.com/ for more info, but check back when will have the official start date of the new website! In other news.....
UPDATE ON JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS!!! Junior Team Tennis has officially begun! If your son or daughter has signed up for it, be on the lookout for the match schedule... U12 beginner has their first match on Saturday at 3pm at Westside.. U12 Intermediate will be at DB on Saturday at 3pm and the U18 Intermediate team will have their match on Saturday at 5pm at Westside.. Make sure you talk to Robert Taylor, Jon Bongiovanni, or your child's parent/coach captain about if you can play or not... There will be a Junior Team Tennis practice/free play on Friday 10/2, starting at 3pm so that Robert and Jon can see each kid play and determine lineups for the weekend..If you can play this weekend, PLEASE COME FRIDAY, thank you ;).
WE NEED LADIES!!!! If you play tennis and would like to get on a team, but don't have time because of family, then try the women's day league at Westside! Its two mornings a week, with one being a practice, the other match play. Its fun and a great way to get more tennis in without sacrificing too much time.. Call us at 376-8250 for more details!
Don't like the gym but want a good workout??? TRY CARDIO TENNIS!!! This is a fast paced way to burn some calories while listening to popular music and playing tennis... Its what everyone wants all in one hour! Fitness, music, and sports, you can't go wrong... with classes on Wednesday evening and Saturday mornings, it's the way to go! Call us to sign up! 376-8250
UPCOMING EVENTS: Oct. 31- Westside Park: Junior Super Series Tournament (talk to your instructors about signing your child up!)
Adult mixer- Westside Park ( A way to meet new people that play tennis in the community)- TBD, but coming soon
Monday, September 28, 2009
JUNIOR CLINIC ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Each week, the pros at Westside Park will be looking for athletes of the week. There will be two every week. An athlete of the week will be possessing the drive to want to excel at tennis, follow directions, show leadership and have intangible attributes that make them stand out. Every month, we will have an athlete of the month, where that person will get a gift card to a local retail establishment in the area. A little way from the pros of saying THANK YOU for playing tennis and trying to become not only a better tennis player, but a better citizen. This week's recipients are JUAN ANHALZER (bottom) and KYLE KOSKI (top). Juan and Kyle are both sophomores, Juan going to Eastside High School and Kyle going to P.K. Yonge High School. Juan is currently working on perfecting his game and pursuing possibly playing on either the Junior Varsity or Varsity team. Kyle is also working on his overall game and trying to work his way higher on his varsity team where he was the #4 singles player. Both of them are playing Junior Team Tennis to get more match play to be ready for the upcoming season. Congrats to both Juan and Kyle!!
PRO SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK: ABDOULAYE TOURE
The gazette presents a weekly spotlight on each of our pros so that you get to know a little bit about each and every one of us.. This week is Assistant Pro Abdoulaye Toure!
Gazette: Thanks Abdoulaye for taking a few min to talk to us!
AT: Not a problem.
Gazette: How long have you been a teaching pro at Westside Park
AT: I have been teaching at Westside for about 7 years now.
Gazette: I heard you were on the tour for a little while. What was your highest ranking on tour?
AT: Yes I was on tour and my highest ranking was #872 in the world.
Gazette: Did you play any other sports when you were younger?
AT: I played table tennis and ran track when I was a kid.
Gazette: So, what made you want to play tennis?
AT: I travelled internationally for table tennis and was in Mauritania where there was not alot of table tennis. Tennis was a sport that more people played and I decided to take up the sport.
Gazette: How old were you when you started playing tennis?
AT: I was about fourteen years old.
Gazette: So what does tennis bring to you personally?
AT: Tennis has opened alot of doors for me and let me be able to meet new people from different areas of the world. It is one of the few sports that can bring so many different cultures and people from all over together in one common interest.
Gazette: Abdoulaye, Thank you for your time!
AT: Thank you.
Monday, September 21, 2009
PREMIERE EDITION OF THE GAZETTE!!!
BREAKING NEWS!!!!~ Westside Tennis will NOW have a pro shop with restroom facilities in the near future. On Thursday, the city voted and approved the allocation of funds to build a new facility for everyone to enjoy. Special kudos goes out to director Mike Oransky for speaking on the behalf of all of the wonderful patrons that come and visit our facility. Keep looking for updates on the progress of construction! Westside Tennis will have a new website for everyone to check out programs, times and other news and notes.. The new website is www.gainesvilletennisacademy.com and will be up and operational within a week or so.. Keep checking the gazette to find out its launch date!
JUNIOR PROGRAMS: Our Junior programs are now up and running with numerous clinics that are currently accepting new players. Please call 376-8250 or check our websites that are on the left of the page for more information. Questions??? Email rt4tennis@gmail.com or oranskym@bellsouth.net and we will answer your questions promptly.
Junior Team Tennis is beginning!!! This is a great way for your young tennis star to get some match play experience while getting to meet other kids. Currently we have 12&under beginner, 12&under intermediate, 18&under intermediate, and Quickstart (10&under) divisions for your children to join. Call 376-8250 and ask for Robert or Jon for more information.
Friday Free Play: EVERY FRIDAY we will have a Friday free play for kids playing junior team tennis or who would like to play challenge matches! It will run from 3-6:30 and we will have one of our trained instructors supervising and coaching to help improve everyone's game.
PEE WEE PROGRAM: Quickstart is the new program for all young juniors under the age of 10. Bigger balls, smaller courts, and kid friendly racquets help your son or daughter feel that she is playing just like mom or dad. By using this style of instruction, it helps promote excellent technique and habits for your child to excel in tennis! We have several times and openings for your child, so call now and sign them up!
ADULT PROGRAMS: Westside Tennis has several programs for every type of adult and level. Clinics, League play for men and women, Cardio Tennis are just a few... Come and check us out!
CLINCS: We have clinics on evenings Monday-Thursday and also on Saturday mornings. Whether you are just picking up a racquet, dusting off one and coming back to the sport, or a former college player, we have the clinic for you! Call or check out or website for more info!!
WOMEN'S DAY LEAGUE: ATTENTION LADIES! Love Tennis??? Are you free a couple of mornings out of the week??? Then this is for you! We are currently looking for 3.0-3.5 level women who love to play tennis and have a couple hours in the morning to play! Don't know your level, but wanna play? Come out to Westside and have our certified instructors determine your level! Call 376-8250 for more info
LEAGUE PLAY: We currently have a doubles league ongoing through the USTA for men and women. Looking to play more, let us know!
CARDIO TENNIS: This is a great way to get out and hit some balls and get in shape at the same time! This fun way to play tennis doesn't focus on the technique, but rather that you like the game and wanna get a sweat in as well.. Set to popular music, this is a fun way to play tennis, get some cardiovascular exercise in, and meet new people. Every wednesday evening and saturday morning. Call us to sign up!
UPCOMING EVENTS/TOURNAMENTS:
OCT.3: Ormond Beach Local Jr. Tourney
OCT. 24: Palm Coast Local Tourney
OCT.31: Gainesville Super Series ( here at westside park)
SEE YOU NEXT WEEK!!! :)
JUNIOR PROGRAMS: Our Junior programs are now up and running with numerous clinics that are currently accepting new players. Please call 376-8250 or check our websites that are on the left of the page for more information. Questions??? Email rt4tennis@gmail.com or oranskym@bellsouth.net and we will answer your questions promptly.
Junior Team Tennis is beginning!!! This is a great way for your young tennis star to get some match play experience while getting to meet other kids. Currently we have 12&under beginner, 12&under intermediate, 18&under intermediate, and Quickstart (10&under) divisions for your children to join. Call 376-8250 and ask for Robert or Jon for more information.
Friday Free Play: EVERY FRIDAY we will have a Friday free play for kids playing junior team tennis or who would like to play challenge matches! It will run from 3-6:30 and we will have one of our trained instructors supervising and coaching to help improve everyone's game.
PEE WEE PROGRAM: Quickstart is the new program for all young juniors under the age of 10. Bigger balls, smaller courts, and kid friendly racquets help your son or daughter feel that she is playing just like mom or dad. By using this style of instruction, it helps promote excellent technique and habits for your child to excel in tennis! We have several times and openings for your child, so call now and sign them up!
ADULT PROGRAMS: Westside Tennis has several programs for every type of adult and level. Clinics, League play for men and women, Cardio Tennis are just a few... Come and check us out!
CLINCS: We have clinics on evenings Monday-Thursday and also on Saturday mornings. Whether you are just picking up a racquet, dusting off one and coming back to the sport, or a former college player, we have the clinic for you! Call or check out or website for more info!!
WOMEN'S DAY LEAGUE: ATTENTION LADIES! Love Tennis??? Are you free a couple of mornings out of the week??? Then this is for you! We are currently looking for 3.0-3.5 level women who love to play tennis and have a couple hours in the morning to play! Don't know your level, but wanna play? Come out to Westside and have our certified instructors determine your level! Call 376-8250 for more info
LEAGUE PLAY: We currently have a doubles league ongoing through the USTA for men and women. Looking to play more, let us know!
CARDIO TENNIS: This is a great way to get out and hit some balls and get in shape at the same time! This fun way to play tennis doesn't focus on the technique, but rather that you like the game and wanna get a sweat in as well.. Set to popular music, this is a fun way to play tennis, get some cardiovascular exercise in, and meet new people. Every wednesday evening and saturday morning. Call us to sign up!
UPCOMING EVENTS/TOURNAMENTS:
OCT.3: Ormond Beach Local Jr. Tourney
OCT. 24: Palm Coast Local Tourney
OCT.31: Gainesville Super Series ( here at westside park)
SEE YOU NEXT WEEK!!! :)
Sunday, September 20, 2009
WELCOME TO THE GAZETTE!
Hello Everyone! This is the first installment of our weekly gazette newsletter blog! I am super excited and thrilled to be keeping all of you up to date with the most current information pertaining to adults, juniors, pee wees, league play, day league and other events happening at Westside Tennis. Thank you for your patience as we are transitioning to a new and improved tennis facility and community. Our goal is to make everyone feel like family while continuing to give you excellent service and advice on how to improve every facet of your tennis game and life! :) -Robert Taylor, USPTA Head Pro
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