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Do you know a junior player that is doing incredible things on the court? Let us know so we can give them some well deserved recognition. Click here
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PRO OF THE MONTH
Zenda Griebenow
Director of Adult Programming James Creek Tennis Center
Zenda Griebenow, a native of South Africa, has been teaching tennis for 12 years. She is passionate about the game and enjoys working with players of all ages and abilities. She specializes in technical and psychological development. In doing so she gives players a solid fundamental foundation around which to build their game. Zenda is a people person; she is serious about her work, enthusiastic about new initiatives, realistic about goals and overjoyed with the successes of her students. Zenda strives to help each student become the best they can be both on and off the court.
Zenda's coaching experience includes: graduate assistant coach at University of Alabama at Birmingham, Peachtree Station Swim & Tennis Club and Racquet Club of the South.
Zenda's achievements and continuing education include: United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) P-1; United States Professional Tennis Registry; USTA High Performance Certification; USPTA Little Tennis Specialist; USTA Tournament Referee; Coach and Administrator for USTA Competition Training Center. She has been a Special Populations Coach and received the following awards: USPTA Rookie of the Year (1996); USPTA Assistant Pro of the Year (1997); USPTA High Education Award (2003). She has also received her Black belt in taekwondo.
She graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham where she played 4 years of tennis and a year of golf. She earned individual conference titles in singles and doubles as well as being a member of the first ever conference championship team for the UAB women's tennis program. Upon graduation she earned a Bachelors Degree in sports and child psychology.
Of all the things Zenda has accomplished, reaching the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro, the highest freestanding mountain in the world, with her mother, has been the most rewarding. This bears testimony to her athletic and adventurous spirit as well as her determination to see things through to completion.
James Creek Tennis Center
3525 Melody Mizer Lane
Cumming, GA 30041
Phone: 678-947-6507
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CLUB OF THE MONTH
James Creek Tennis Center
With lush, gorgeous landscaping, ten courts (including indoor and clay courts) and four nationally recognized tennis pros, James Creek is the ultimate tennis community.
We've got your game--lighted for evening play and covered for year-round enjoyment. For your comfort and convenience, outdoor courts are equipped with water coolers and restroom facilities are located within 50 feet of every court.
You won’t find a better tennis facility in the Atlanta area. Visit us today and see for yourself!
James Creek Tennis Center
3525 Melody Mizer Lane
Cumming, GA 30041
Phone: 678-947-6507
www.jamescreektenniscenter.com
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Red Racket Tennis
and Tennis For Life, Inc.
Proudly Present
2008 Classic City Tennis Championships
December 5th, 6th, 7th
Northeast Georgia’s largest, and most competitive, USTA Sanctioned Tournament. Open to all Adult Men and Women, USTA members 19 and older.
Bishop Park Tennis Facility – Athens
Cost is $28 per player (players may register separately)
All participants will receive a commemorative long sleeve tournament t-shirt, goodie bag stuffed with fun items, coupons, and special offers from our fantastic sponsors and a chance to win raffle prizes. Champions and Finalists will receive bragging rights and beautiful engraved pewter bag tags. Proceeds will benefit the Athens Clarke County Tennis Scholarship Fund bringing the joy of tennis to players of all ages.
Mixed Doubles
Play Friday & Saturday evenings 5pm-9pm
Divisions: 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0 (combined ratings)
Womens Doubles
Play Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday 1pm-7pm
Divisions: 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0 (combined ratings)
Mens Doubles
Play Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday 1pm-7pm
Divisions: 6.0, 7.0,8.0,9.0 (combined ratings)
Traditional Elimination Draw Format: 2 Sets with Super (10 point) Tiebreak in lieu of 3rd set. First Round
Consolation Draw: everyone plays at least two matches
Register Early, Draws are limited
Register Online:
Or link to the registration site at www.redrackettennis.com
For Questions or Sponsorship Opportunity:
Contact Stacey 706-613-3592, Stacey@tennisforlife.net or
Sharon 706-353-4720 redrackettennis@bellsouth.net
Download FLYER Here
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I PLAY TENNIS
Ansley Mall
1544 Piedmont Avenue NE, #311
Atlanta, GA 30324
404-347-7881
Additional 30% off the entire stock of
Men’s and Women’s Clearance apparel through December.
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LeagueTennis.com continues to grow in the Atlanta and surrounding cities with over 2500 players participating in our Fall leagues. We now offer Adult Singles, Doubles & Mixed Doubles and Junior Singles. Try our leagues this Winter at a 50% discount, $10 for adults and $5 for juniors!
WWW.LEAGUETENNIS.COM
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FITNESS & HEALTH
"Stronger Mind & Body"
Tennis: playing it on a regular basis is good for your heart. It's also good for the body and mind. In fact, playing tennis on a regular basis produces physical, physiologic and psychological benefits. These benefits include increased burning of calories, reduction in blood pressure and reduced stress.
... >>Read More!
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NUTRITION
"28 Healthiest Foods on Earth"
The following is a "healthy food hot list" consisting of the 28 food that will give you the biggest nutritional bang for you caloric buck, as well as decrease your risk for deadly illnesses like cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Along with each description is a suggestion as to how to incorporate these power-foods into your diet. ... >>Read More!
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MENTAL TOUGHNESS
"Tennis New-Style"
- By Robert Soloway Ph.D.
Sports Psychologist
If you haven’t moved your game forward, try it. See how you can spin a ball and hit angles your opponents will never reach. The first step is learning to stand up nearer the baseline, or at least to be willing to move forward at the first signs of a short ball....>>Read More!
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Atlanta Christian Tennis
Social for Singles
www.actstennis.net
DATE: Sunday, November 23rd
WHERE: Sandy Springs Tennis Center
500 Abernathy Rd., Atlanta, GA
TIME: 4-7pm
COST: In advance: $10 per person
At door: $15 per person
A.C.T.S. (Atlanta Christian Tennis Social for Singles) is an opportunity for Christian singles to share fun, fitness, and fellowship through tennis as well as invite their non-Christian single friends.
SCHEDULE:
Registration/socializing:
4-4:45pm
Important Announcements:
4:45pm
Play:
5-6:45pmDoor Prizes and Photo: 6:45pmGroup Dinner Afterwards at Clay's Sports CafeCOST: $ 10-in advance via Pay Pal by visiting:
www.actstennis.net
$ 15-at door (balls are provided)FORMAT: Mixed Doubles, Round Robin.
WHO: All skill levels are welcomed
REFRESHMENTS: Gatorade and water
DOOR PRIZES:
Family Christian Gift Card
Hairstyling’s from Hair Appeal
Racquet Restringing from SERIOUS Tennis.
Please RSVP and fill in your skill level.
TOTAL Beginners are VERY WELCOMED!!!! You will be GUARANTEED a place in the event if you respond by Wednesday, Nov. 19th.I need your commitment because I have to commit to Sandy Springs Tennis Center for an amount of courts. If you register after Nov. 19th , you can still play, but your place in the event is SUBJECT TO COURT AVAILABILITY. Check out our Web site at www.actstennis.netPix from ALL past events are NOW on the site!
RSVP by visiting: www.actstennis.net
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NEGTA
Winter is finally upon us, Adult the leagues are ending and what are you going to do with your tennis racket? Don't let it go unused until February, play combo. Leagues are for all of us who want to keep our selves fit and active.
Start your own combo team and join our NEGTA leagues. Levels 5.5,6.5, 7.5 & 8.5 for the day women, 5.5,6.5,7.5 & 8.5 for the business women and the men are not left out either we have 6.5, 7.5 & 8.5 for you.
Cost is only $5.00 + tennis link fee of $3.00. Combo plays 3 lines of doubles and the best news is that your scores will not be added into your NTRP. So no worry about your rating going up.
Deadline to establish a team is November 14, 2008 with leagues starting the next week, no play during the holidays either. Won't you join us?
Teri
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