Hello everyone! Everyone here at our offices are rapidly getting ready for their Turkey Day festivities with loved ones and gearing up for a great rivalry game here in Gainesville. However, there is plenty of tennis news abuzz here at Westside and we are ever vigilent to report it to you! So without futher adieu, here is the news.........
NEWS AND NOTES..............This week at Westside begins our renovation of our wall area. We will be pressure washing the area and begin lining out the floor with the dimensions of our new quickstart court area. The wall will still be intact for use, but we will be reserving the area during quickstart matches, which we hope to have begin in the spring! Our quickstart program is starting to grow and we would like to see these kids and more get into the league format sponsored by the USTA.. The new pro shop is coming along as scheduled! On Dec. 7th, the city will approve the official layout of the new building and later that month will begin the process of selecting a company who will build the facility. When the layout is approved, the Gazette will be posting the schematic in our newsletter and have pictures of construction once ground is broken. Special kudos goes out to Lindsey Cable on her recent signing to Stetson University! We would like to send congratulations to her family and ongoing success to Lindsey as she finishes her senior year at P.K.Yonge High School and transitions into college. We have so much more to tell you, but you'll have to keep reading to find out the new and improved programs we are launching... Now on to junior news!!!!
NEWS AND NOTES..............This week at Westside begins our renovation of our wall area. We will be pressure washing the area and begin lining out the floor with the dimensions of our new quickstart court area. The wall will still be intact for use, but we will be reserving the area during quickstart matches, which we hope to have begin in the spring! Our quickstart program is starting to grow and we would like to see these kids and more get into the league format sponsored by the USTA.. The new pro shop is coming along as scheduled! On Dec. 7th, the city will approve the official layout of the new building and later that month will begin the process of selecting a company who will build the facility. When the layout is approved, the Gazette will be posting the schematic in our newsletter and have pictures of construction once ground is broken. Special kudos goes out to Lindsey Cable on her recent signing to Stetson University! We would like to send congratulations to her family and ongoing success to Lindsey as she finishes her senior year at P.K.Yonge High School and transitions into college. We have so much more to tell you, but you'll have to keep reading to find out the new and improved programs we are launching... Now on to junior news!!!!
JUNIOR NEWS....... In junior news, the Junior Team Tennis fall league is wrapping up. It was a great turnout for Westside where we had 3 teams in 3 different catergories! We hope to improve on these numbers in the spring. With your help, we can make this possible. Head Pro Robert Taylor says that through the clinics that are running currently, there is a possiblilty of having 2 teams in each division... Quickstart, Under 12 beginner, Under 12 intermediate, and Under 18 intermediate. "We hope to reach each child and parent and have the kids experience some form of match play, gain confindence, learn the game, and most importantly have fun." Please contact either Jon Bongiovanni or Robert Taylor to learn more about Junior Team Tennis!! Special congrats goes out to the Under 12 Beginner team! In their first season of playing in JTT, they finished 2nd in their division. Coach Taylor tells us that he is super proud of his team and hopes all of them will return for spring with more players to add to the fun that he had coaching this team.
Our Under 12 and Under 18 Intermediate teams did extremely well also, placing 3rd in each of their respective divisions. Kudos goes out to Zachary Brandt who pulled off a thrilling victory in his last match of the season. Also congrats are in order for Garry and Bradley Cooper who went undefeated in their matches this season. Good luck in the spring season to these great kids!!!! As you know, Westside has an ongoing FRIDAY FREE PLAY DAY. However, since there is about a 6 week layoff before the spring season of Junior Team Tennis and High School Tennis, the pros at Westside have gladly offered their service of providing a list serve so that your kids will have scheduled matches during this period of time!! They will set up matches on Fridays from 3:00 til 6:30 based on your time availability and level. All of this will be FREE OF CHARGE!! All kids are encouraged to come and bring other kids that play!! We are happy to offer our service to other kids in the area! To get on the list serve, email Robert Taylor at rt4tennis@gmail.com. First matches will be scheduled Friday, December 4th. Keep checking www.gainesvilletennisacademy.com for more programs and updates on current ones. Now on to our Gainesville Ocala Womens Day League!
DAY LEAGUE NEWS.....Our teams are getting to the halfway point of their divisions and so far the competition has been tough, but we are doing well.. Our newly formed 3.0 team, The Pink Panthers, are beginning to form great chemistry as they head to the christmas break. They are currently jockeying for position in the middle of league as 3 or 4 teams have similar records. Their next match is at Country Club of Ocala on December 2nd. If you don't have much on your agenda, ask someone on the team for directions and check it out!! In the 3.5 level, the 10 S NUTS are in the middle of the pack, losing a very close match last week against one of the top teams in their division.. It was a 3-2 defeat that came down to a 3rd set on court 1. Good try ladies, you had 'em!! This team will be playing against the on Ft. King Matchmakers on December 3rd in Ocala. Come support the Nuts!! Finally, our wonderful 4.0 team, Friends of Joyce, are playing into form and are currently in 3rd place as we get near the Christmas break. They are on a 2 match winning streak and look to continue that trend on December 1st as they take on the Ft. King Twisted Sisters at Westside Park!!!! Come out and cheer them on as they look to add to the winning streak!! We are still looking for players!!! If you would like to play and have mornings available to play, we would love to have you! Please pass the info on to anyone you know that plays and is looking to join a league!!
WESTSIDE WANTS YOU.......
TO JOIN OUR DAY LEAGUE TEAMS!!!!!
ADULT NEWS.....As previously reported, the combo season for USTA is winding down. With the season ending, the Adult season will start forming teams and Westside is proud to offer its facility to teams looking for courts to practice. We are currently taking names with your preference of day(s) and time(s). Since daylight savings time will be coming during the middle of the season, Westside will as they say "keep the light on" with court space being offered as late as 8pm! Lessons are ongoing with beginner and intermediate levels being offered two nights a week and a wonderful 3 hr clinic offered on Saturday mornings headed by one of Westside's favorite pros, Abdoulaye Toure. Please call 376-8250 for more info. TEAMS ARE FORMING!!!!! If you are interested in joining a league, but do not know how to join, let us know! At Westside, we can match you up with existing captains to join a team or form a new team to join! All levels are welcome from the novice 2.5 level to the more experienced 5.0 player. Call 376-8250 and ask us about USTA LEAGUES!!!!
Head Pro Robert Taylor's 4.5 USTA Team@ Daytona Regionals
Have you always wanted that Roger Federer forehand or Serena Williams backhand but never knew how to get it??? NOW YOU CAN!! Mike Oransky and Westside introduce DARTFISH, a computer software that can analyze your strokes and compare them with the top players!!! A side by side, frame by frame analysis so that you can emulate your favorite player! It can also analyze your match strategy, tendencies of errors and much more.. DON'T BELIEVE ME?? CLICK HERE AND TAKE A TOUR!
Westside thanks all of you who are participating and playing at our facility. We would like to show our appreciation. We are in the process of creating a tennis mixer for all the adults and potential new players that want to play at our facility. We would provide, food, music, and beverage in a relaxed setting on a friday or saturday evening. We would like your feed back... No better way to do that, than a poll. So here is our poll...............
We will have the results on December 7th.. Finally in adult news, there is an adult prize money tournament being held at DB Racquet Club next weekend, Dec. 5th. Please contact Don or Dave Blair to register at 377-9580.
UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS:
Adult: Dec 5th: Mens & Womens Open, DB Racquet Club, Gainesville
Jan. 15: Heritage Classic, Westside Park
Juniors: Dec. 5: Sandlando Classic, Altamonte Springs
Dec.12: Harry Gilbert Championships, Palm Coast
Dec. 12: Lake Cane Classic, Orlando
Jan. 2: DB Super Series, DB Racquet Club, Gainesville
Jan. 15: Heritage Classic, Westside Park, Gainesville
Next week in the Gazette....How to get those pounds off after Turkey Day, spotlight on Skip Deist and of course...MORE NEWS!!!! GOBBLE GOBBLE :)
Our Under 12 and Under 18 Intermediate teams did extremely well also, placing 3rd in each of their respective divisions. Kudos goes out to Zachary Brandt who pulled off a thrilling victory in his last match of the season. Also congrats are in order for Garry and Bradley Cooper who went undefeated in their matches this season. Good luck in the spring season to these great kids!!!! As you know, Westside has an ongoing FRIDAY FREE PLAY DAY. However, since there is about a 6 week layoff before the spring season of Junior Team Tennis and High School Tennis, the pros at Westside have gladly offered their service of providing a list serve so that your kids will have scheduled matches during this period of time!! They will set up matches on Fridays from 3:00 til 6:30 based on your time availability and level. All of this will be FREE OF CHARGE!! All kids are encouraged to come and bring other kids that play!! We are happy to offer our service to other kids in the area! To get on the list serve, email Robert Taylor at rt4tennis@gmail.com. First matches will be scheduled Friday, December 4th. Keep checking www.gainesvilletennisacademy.com for more programs and updates on current ones. Now on to our Gainesville Ocala Womens Day League!DAY LEAGUE NEWS.....Our teams are getting to the halfway point of their divisions and so far the competition has been tough, but we are doing well.. Our newly formed 3.0 team, The Pink Panthers, are beginning to form great chemistry as they head to the christmas break. They are currently jockeying for position in the middle of league as 3 or 4 teams have similar records. Their next match is at Country Club of Ocala on December 2nd. If you don't have much on your agenda, ask someone on the team for directions and check it out!! In the 3.5 level, the 10 S NUTS are in the middle of the pack, losing a very close match last week against one of the top teams in their division.. It was a 3-2 defeat that came down to a 3rd set on court 1. Good try ladies, you had 'em!! This team will be playing against the on Ft. King Matchmakers on December 3rd in Ocala. Come support the Nuts!! Finally, our wonderful 4.0 team, Friends of Joyce, are playing into form and are currently in 3rd place as we get near the Christmas break. They are on a 2 match winning streak and look to continue that trend on December 1st as they take on the Ft. King Twisted Sisters at Westside Park!!!! Come out and cheer them on as they look to add to the winning streak!! We are still looking for players!!! If you would like to play and have mornings available to play, we would love to have you! Please pass the info on to anyone you know that plays and is looking to join a league!!
WESTSIDE WANTS YOU.......
TO JOIN OUR DAY LEAGUE TEAMS!!!!!ADULT NEWS.....As previously reported, the combo season for USTA is winding down. With the season ending, the Adult season will start forming teams and Westside is proud to offer its facility to teams looking for courts to practice. We are currently taking names with your preference of day(s) and time(s). Since daylight savings time will be coming during the middle of the season, Westside will as they say "keep the light on" with court space being offered as late as 8pm! Lessons are ongoing with beginner and intermediate levels being offered two nights a week and a wonderful 3 hr clinic offered on Saturday mornings headed by one of Westside's favorite pros, Abdoulaye Toure. Please call 376-8250 for more info. TEAMS ARE FORMING!!!!! If you are interested in joining a league, but do not know how to join, let us know! At Westside, we can match you up with existing captains to join a team or form a new team to join! All levels are welcome from the novice 2.5 level to the more experienced 5.0 player. Call 376-8250 and ask us about USTA LEAGUES!!!!
Head Pro Robert Taylor's 4.5 USTA Team@ Daytona RegionalsHave you always wanted that Roger Federer forehand or Serena Williams backhand but never knew how to get it??? NOW YOU CAN!! Mike Oransky and Westside introduce DARTFISH, a computer software that can analyze your strokes and compare them with the top players!!! A side by side, frame by frame analysis so that you can emulate your favorite player! It can also analyze your match strategy, tendencies of errors and much more.. DON'T BELIEVE ME?? CLICK HERE AND TAKE A TOUR!
Westside thanks all of you who are participating and playing at our facility. We would like to show our appreciation. We are in the process of creating a tennis mixer for all the adults and potential new players that want to play at our facility. We would provide, food, music, and beverage in a relaxed setting on a friday or saturday evening. We would like your feed back... No better way to do that, than a poll. So here is our poll...............
We will have the results on December 7th.. Finally in adult news, there is an adult prize money tournament being held at DB Racquet Club next weekend, Dec. 5th. Please contact Don or Dave Blair to register at 377-9580.
UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS:
Adult: Dec 5th: Mens & Womens Open, DB Racquet Club, Gainesville
Jan. 15: Heritage Classic, Westside Park
Juniors: Dec. 5: Sandlando Classic, Altamonte Springs
Dec.12: Harry Gilbert Championships, Palm Coast
Dec. 12: Lake Cane Classic, Orlando
Jan. 2: DB Super Series, DB Racquet Club, Gainesville
Jan. 15: Heritage Classic, Westside Park, Gainesville
Next week in the Gazette....How to get those pounds off after Turkey Day, spotlight on Skip Deist and of course...MORE NEWS!!!! GOBBLE GOBBLE :)
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