TENNIS
ADULT TENNIS
2008 JUNIOR YOUTH TENNIS CAMP
2008 YOUTH TENNIS LESSONS
2008 JUNIOR TENNIS LEAGUE
SPECIAL EVENTS

TENNIS


News from the Strawberry Recreation District

Strawberry Tennis Courts
The tennis courts at Strawberry are for Keyholders only. Players must purchase a key and Strawberry issued photo ID card each year (April 1 to March 31 of the following year) to play on the courts. Courts #2 and #4 may be reserved weekdays by calling one day in advance. Weekend reservations can be made by calling 383-6494 Thursdays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Courts are available for reservation 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 12 noon to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays or Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Keyholders may bring guests on courts #3 and 4 only, and by reservation only.

There is a required $3.00 per head guest fee. Guests must be accompanied by current members. Pay fees prior to court use: In Rec Office or use drop-box under Rec Office window after hours.

Call 383-6494 for information and reservations. Please be respectful of our neighbors, tennis court hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

SPECIAL!! Junior Tennis Keys
Juniors (under the age of 18 years) are offered a special price on Annual Tennis keys and photo ID. You do not have to be a Strawberry resident to participate. All four courts are lighted for evening play, too! See office for rates. (Note: Parent must sign waiver for a minor).

TENNIS COURT CLOSURES Courts are cleaned every 1st & 3rd Monday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Courts are closed 10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Monday -Friday from June 14 through August 13.

Tennis Court Lights
ALL FOUR courts are lighted for evening play. Lights can be turned on at dusk and go off at 10pm. Simply use your key in the switch box on the court fence and lights will go on for 60 minutes. A bell will go on as a five-minute warning at the end of the hour.

Keep Your Tennis Skills Up...
Now offered to "key holders" only, a BALL MACHINE with TWO baskets of balls for rent! Great workout! Come to the Tennis “Shack” during non-prime hours for "Check-out". Coordinate with Maurice Newmann, Tennis Pro. 380-8836
Fee: $20 per hour.

Private Lessons with our Pro!
Available by appointment with USPTA-PRO Tennis Instructor Maurice Newman, 380-8836.
Rates are $50 per hour for Adults and $45 per hour for juniors.

STRAWBERRY TENNIS COURTS
CLEANING SCHEDULE
EVERY 1st and 3rd MONDAY
11 A.M. – 2 P.M.
Please note to avoid conflict with tennis play
(Summer June 17 – August 16) May vary due to programs

STRAWBERRY TENNIS MEMBERSHIPS / KEYS

Early Bird Tennis Special!!
Register between March 1st and
April 1st, 2008 and SAVE $12.00 off the
“1st Person in the Household” Rate!!

1st Resident Member (Includes 1 key)	$ 100.00
1st Non-resident Member (Includes 1 key)	$ 140.00
Additional Household Member (No key)	$ 40.00
2nd Household Key (Additional key)	$ 25.00
Juniors (Under 18: Resident or Nonresident)	$ 60.00
Guest Fees	$ 3.00

An adult on the family’s membership pass is charged
the “1st Member Rate” even if a Junior was the first
membership type purchased.

Purchase your memberships and keys in the office
Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m.
These memberships are valid April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009

Please Note: ADDITIONAL FAMILY MEMBERS
ARE REQUIRED TO BE ADDED TO PASS
AND PAY APPLICABLE MEMBERSHIP FEES LISTED ABOVE
PRIOR TO TENNIS COUR USE.
COURT USE BY FAMILY MEMBERS
AT “GUEST FEE:” RATE IS NOT PERMITTED.

ADULT TENNIS

Adult Tennis Instruction
Strawberry Tennis Court #1
Tennis skills are focused on basic ground strokes, footwork, grip, balance, volley, overhead, service, and service return. Movement drills focus on tactics and toughness while having fun.

Instructor: Maurice Newman, USPTA, is teaching his 19th year to both teens and adults in Southern Marin.

2008 Tuesday Evening Classes: 4 lessons

Adult Beginners: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $70

Adult Intermediate: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m
Cost: $70
Spring Session I: April 1 - April 22
Spring Session II: April 29 - May 20
Summer Session I: May 27 - June 17

Note: Tuesday Morning Sessions are also available for the above dates, for groups of 4 or more individuals with guaranteed (prepaid registrations) & all enrolling at the same skill level & lesson time.



NEW!! 2008 Specific Skills Clinics for Adults !!

Tennis Stroke Productin with use of Ball Machines using Scott Ford Theory. Hit hundreds
of balls with ease & no stress on body. Maurice & staff will take you to a place of relaxation & fun! As stroke production is
achieved, we will introduce the David Bailey Method of footwork.

Sign up for this class in advance at the Strawberry Rec Office or mail in payment and liability form.

Specify all or individual Saturday class date(s):
March 22nd
April 26th
May 24th
June 21st

Cost: $30 per one specific class date or $100 for entire 4-part series
Hours of each Clinic are: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

[ALL COURTS RESERVED FOR THIS EVENT]

2008 JUNIOR TENNIS CAMP

2008 Strawberry Junior Tennis CAMP
Action packed, fun-filled, concentrated week-long tennis sessions incorporating sports specific exercise and games! Introduces and improves young players' game of tennis. Student players will be divided into groups according to ability for these one week sessions. Players will progress at their own level with emphasis on basic tennis skills. This Tennis Camp is an action packed, fun-filled, concentrated five day tennis with sports specific exercise and games! The camp is designed to introduce and improve your young player’s game of tennis. Included will be structured drills, skill-based games, ball machine workouts and matches that are goal oriented. Daily refreshments and awards for ALL are included. Lunch break includes a refreshing “recreation swim” at the adjacent Strawberry pool.

Camp will be held Monday-Friday from 11:00a.m. to 2:30pm. Students ages 9-15 years (August session’s ages 6 - 15 years) will be divided according to ability so that they may progress at their own level. Students of all ages and levels will be taught tennis fundamental rules, scoring and etiquette of singles and doubles.
Instructor: Maurice Newman, USPTA-PRO
Assistants: Local college Tennis Team players

Camp Itinerary
11-12:30 p.m. Stroke Development
12:30-1:30 p.m. Lunch & Ball Machine workout OR Recreational Swimming (This hour will be supervised by both lifeguards and tennis staff.)
1:30-2:30 p.m. Stroke Development, fun games, ball machine workouts, Ribbon Award Program and development of singles and doubles strategy.

Session I: June 23 - 27
Session II: June 30 - July 3 (NO CAMP ON TUESDAY JULY 4th)
Session III: July 7 - July 11
Session IV: July 14 - 18
Session V: July 21 - 25
Session VI: July 28 - August 1

****August session dates include younger players ages 6 and UP!!

Session VII: August 4– August 8
Session VIII: August 11 - 15
Session IX: August 18 - 22

--> What to bring: Tennis racquet, lunch, hat, swim suit, towel, and sunscreen. Players must wear tennis shoes.

Cost: $160 per one-week session
*($135 cost for Session II)

Time: Monday-Friday, 11:00-2:30 p.m.

Strawberry Tennis Camp Policies
CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations less than two weeks before the start of each session will result in loss of half the camp fee. Cancellations more than two weeks before the start of each session, will result in a $25 handling fee. There are
NO REFUNDS once the session has begun.
SCHEDULE CHANGE: There is a $5 service charge for every schedule change.

2008 YOUTH TENNIS LESSONS

Fun with Tennis! Special "Sport Court" games, drills, and prizes. Your child will develop coordination, basic concepts and skills. Fun Ball Machine Workouts. (Class size limited to 8 students per court)

Instructor: Maurice Newman, USPTA-PRO
Tuesday’s Beginner: 4 lessons $35
3:30 - 4:15 p.m. ages 5-7 years
4:15-5:00 p.m. ages 8-11 years

Spring Session I: April 1 - 22

Spring Session II: April 29 - May 20

Summer Session I: May 27 - June 17

2008 MARIN JUNIOR TENNIS LEAGUE

Two Teams -- By Age/Grade Category:
-- A Division II Team for 6th, 7th and 8th Graders.
-- A Division II Team for 4th, 5th, and 6th Graders.

League matches are played against other Marin County Tennis Clubs
& Recreation Centers. Participants should have mastered basic
fundamentals, sustained rallies & keeping score.

Spring home / away matches as scheduled (usually held on Fridays: 3:30-5:30 p.m.)

Practice held every Monday: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Spring Session: March 17 - May 30

Cost: $185.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Adult Mixed Doubles Tourney- Round Robin
Saturday, May 17, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
This special tournament is open to all Keyholders and guests (1 guest per member) We want to introduce the Strawberry tennis program and facilities to your tennis friend. The round-robin format promotes lots of fun as well as good competitive play. All skill levels are welcome.

Registration fee: Keyholders and their Guest are $20 (per person)
Tournament Director: Maurice Newman, USPTA-PRO