Oak Ridge Tennis Summer 2020

TENNISDECEMBER, 2019 | ISSUE NO. 1

THE ORCC SUMMER 2020 ISSUE

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TENNIS AT THE RIDGE

LIVE BALL, CARDIO, WORLD TEAM TENNIS, DRILLS,
JUNIORS/KIDS PROGRAMMING & MORE
WHY YOUR KIDS WILL LOVE ALL SPORTS CAMP

PLUS
WHO WILL GO TO NATIONALS THIS YEAR?

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2019 
The Year We Sweat Excellence

Summer 2019 was our best yet! Live Ball, Guest Days, Kid's
Camps and a fourth place finish at Nationals for our Men's
3.0 team. The sun shone brightly for the ladies this summer
as well. At Ladies Guest Day, Robin Engelson and Rachel
Latour repeated as the 4.0 & Above champions. Heather
Besikof and Maddie Suk were the runners up. Cassie
Benowitz and Lauren Sundick repeated as the 3.0/3.5
champions, barely edging out runners up Julie Gainsley and
Karen Knapp by one game.

Robin Engelson Rachel LaTour

Lauren Sundick Casie Benowitz

Maddie Suk Heather Besikof Julie Gainsley Karen Knapp

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How 'Bout Those
Oak Ridge Boys?

Our Oak Ridge Tennis USTA teams once again did us
proud this summer. The Mens 3.0 team was led by Brad
Sundick. Team members were Alan Cosentino, Ryan
Rosoff, Jared Greenbaum, Evan Miller, Barry Kern,
Jeremy Frank, Brian Schumer and David Benowitz. The
team completed an undefeated season, a sectional
championship and a trip to nationals that resulted in a
fourth place finish. Not only a VERY big deal for Oak
Ridge, but also a VERY big deal for our Northern section.
Well done gentlemen!!

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Thanks to all of you for
helping us make Oak Ridge

Tennis the BEST!

We are grateful...

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We are grateful for our tennis house remodel!
But, not so much for the rain.

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We are grateful for Friends, wood racquets &
our new ping pong table.

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And of course, we are grateful for our campers
who bring us so much joy & laughter.  

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2020 Summer Programming

Tennis Policies
Adult Programming
Adult Schedule
Adult Events
Youth Programming
Youth Schedule
All Sports Camp
Youth Events

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Tennis Policies

Tennis Courts
All membership categories (except dining members) have tennis privileges.

The Regular Tennis Season
The tennis season runs from May 1st to September 30th. Courts may be available
before and after those dates weather permitting.

Hours of Operation
Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, the tennis house and tennis courts will
be open from 8:00am to 8:00pm daily.

Before Memorial Day and after Labor Day, the tennis house will be open limited
hours based on reservations, program participation and weather.

Check in Prior to Court Time
All members and guests using the tennis courts must sign the register in the tennis
house before play. Additionally, for programming, lessons, youth camps, etc.
Chits must be signed before play.

Reservations for Court Time
Court reservations can be made online through our website
(oakridgecountryclub.net). Courts are available on a reservation basis from 8:00am
to 8:00pm daily. Court reservations can be made for up to 1 1/2 hours. Members
are encouraged to make reservations at least 24 hours in advance. During special
events or programmed activities, reservations will not be accepted for court time.

Programming
Programming is planned throughout the season for men, women, juniors and
families to enhance your enjoyment of the game. In order to staff accordingly for
the best possible member experience, registration is required and is very much
appreciated. In the event of cancellation, please provide 24 hours notice to avoid
being charged.

Guest Policies
Guests are welcome to play tennis and must be accompanied by the host member
at all times. Guest fees are $10 per court on weekdays and $15 per court on the
weekend.

Conduct
Tennis is a game of long standing tradition and competition, sportsmanship and
respect. Profanity, shouting, racquet throwing or other unsportsmanlike conduct
will not be tolerated.

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Adult Programming

EXPLANATION OF TERMS

Co-Ed Drills 
1 1/2 hours of high energy training and learning. We work on technique,
mechanics, movement, and strategy. These are all designed to make you a
better player.
Fee: $23

Cardio Tennis All Levels
Cardio Tennis is an engaging group fitness class featuring the heart
pumping effects of tennis drills, games, and skills. This drill delivers the
ultimate full body and calorie burning aerobic and anaerobic workout. 
Fee: $15

Co-Ed Match Play Mixers 3.0 & Above
Mixers are a great time to practice for your USTA matches. Singles and
doubles casual match play. The pro will pair you up by level and assign
you a strategy to practice during the match.
Fee: $5

Live Ball 3.0 & Above
Live Ball is the tennis workout that checks all the boxes: Fitness, fun, action,
and camaraderie. It’s an approach to tennis when instruction takes a back
seat to fitness, servers and returners are replaced by champions and
challengers, hushed tones and handshakes are trumped by trash talk and
fist-bumps.
Fee: $23

USTA Teams
USTA is the country's largest recreational tennis league with more than
300,000 players nationwide competing on teams. Match play is based on
the NTRP rating system. You will play with and against players of  similar
abilities.
Fee: $10
Please email [email protected] if you are interested in playing
on a team.

World Team Tennis
WTT is team based match play. Men and women of all levels play together
on the same team and the main goal is to have a GREAT time.
Fee: $23

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Schedule

June 1st - August 30th

Monday
Ladies 55 & Over 3.0/3.5 USTA Team 9-11:00am
Men's 55 & Over 3.0/3.5 USTA Team 9-11:00am
Ladies 40 & Over 4.5 USTA Team 6:30-8:30pm
Ladies 18 & Over 3.5 USTA Team 6:30-8:30pm
Men's 18 & Over 3.5 USTA Team 6:30-8:30pm

Tuesday
Co-Ed Drill -- 3.0 & Above 9-10:30am
Ladies 18 & Over 2.5 USTA Team 6:30-8:30pm

Wednesday
Match Play Mixer -- All Levels 9-10:30am
Live Ball 6-7:30pm
Co-Ed Drill - 2.0/2.5.  7:30-9:00pm

Thursday
Co-Ed Drill -- 3.0 & Above 9-10:30am
Ladies 18 & Over 3.0 USTA Team 6:30-8:30pm
Men's 18 & Over 3.0 USTA Team 6:30-8:30pm

Friday
Co-Ed Drill 4.0 & Above 7-8:30am
FRI-YAY! Drill -- A game based fun drill, all levels are welcome 9-10:30am

Saturday
Cardio Tennis 8-9:00am
Co-Ed Drill -- 3.5 & Above 10:30-12:00pm

Sunday
Co-Ed Drill -- 2.0/2.5 7:30-9:00am
Live Ball 9-10:30am
World Team Tennis 3-5pm (Beginning July 26th)

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Events

Opening Day Family Party Monday, May 25th 9-11:00am
ORCC Tennis will kick off the 2020 season with complimentary tennis games and
drills for everyone in the family.
Fee: Free

Guest Days
Members and their guest will participate in a friendly round robin tournament
followed by lunch courtside.
Fee: $40/per person
Men's 4.0 & Above -- Saturday, June 13th 11-1:00pm
Men's 3.0/3.5 -- Saturday, June 20th 11-1:00pm
Ladies 4.0 & Above -- Sunday, June 14th 11-1:00pm
Ladies 3.0/3.5 -- Sunday, June 21st 11-1:00pm
Ladies 3.0/3.5 -- Wednesday, July 8th 9-11am
Woods & White's Mixer -- Saturday, July 4th 9-11am
Dress in your Wimbledon White's, dust off your wood racquet, and come play
in a fun, casual mixer.
Fee: Free

Live Ball ProAms
Local pros and college students will join in Oak Ridge's signature game to
super size the fun!!

Sunday, June 28th 9-10:30am
Sunday, July 19th- 9-10:30am
Sunday, August 16th 9-10:30am
Fee: $23

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Youth Programming

Explanation of Terms

Junior Programs Ages 13-18

High School Boot Camp 
For the serious player who is looking to make their high school team. This is both
physically and mentally challenging. Fee: $150 per week

Middle School Camp
For the player who is looking to play on their Middle School or Junior Varsity team.
Fee: $30/day

Junior Match Play
For players in our Middle School Camp. Match play is supervised by a pro who will help
during play with strategy.  Fee: $20/day

Junior Tournaments
For players in our High School Boot Camp, additionally this will help get them ready to
tryout for their high school team. It will be run as a tournament with no coaching. Players
are guaranteed two matches.
Fee: Singles $40 Doubles $50/team

Kids Programming ages 5-12

All Sports Camp
Tennis, Golf & Pool come together to provide a FUN, sports filled week of activites for your
camper. Fee: $175 per week

Red Oaks (ages 5-8)
Red Oaks is for players age 8 and under. Played on small courts with short rackets and
soft "red" balls. It's just like the real game and gives players opportunities to have long
rallies and play different types of shots. Fee: $15/day

Orange Oaks (ages 8,9)
Orange Oaks is for players ages 8 and 9. An orange ball is used which is 50% slower than a
yellow ball, giving players better control at this important stage of skill development.
Fee: $23/day

Green Oaks (ages 9,10)
Green Oaks uses the green dot starter tennis ball. This is a standard size tennis ball, but
with lower compression for reduced flight. It is 14% lighter weight and 25% softer bounce.
Fee: $23/day

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Schedule

June 8th - August 30th

Monday
High School Boot Camp 7-9:00am

Tuesday
High School Boot Camp 7-9:00am
Orange Oaks  10:30-12pm
Green Oaks 10:30-12pm

Wednesday
High School Boot Camp 7-9:00am
Orange Oaks 10:30-12pm
Green Oaks 10:30-12pm
Red Oaks 4:30-5:30pm

Thursday
High School Boot Camp 7-9:00am
Orange Oaks 10:30-12:00pm
Green Oaks 10:30-12pm

Friday
Red Oaks 9-10:30am

Saturday
Staff will assign kids a group and times based on level and experience.
Red Oaks 8:30-9:00am
Orange Oaks 9:00-10:00am

Sunday
Red Oaks 9-10:30am
Red Oaks 3-5:00pm (Beginning July 26th)

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Events

Junior World Team Tennis Tournament -- Saturday & Sunday, June 6th & 7th
Players will register as individuals. The Oak Ridge staff will hold a draft to decide
teams. Teams will consist of two girls and two boys. The World Team Tennis format
will be used in this non-elimination tournament.
Red Oaks/Orange Oaks Play Date Pizza Party -- Sunday, June 20th 3-5:00pm
Fee: $30
Green Oaks Match Play Pizza Party -- Sunday, June 20th 1-3:00pm
Fee: $30
High School Tournament -- Friday & Saturday, June 18th-19th
Fee: Singles $40 Doubles $50/team
High School Tournament -- Friday & Saturday, July 24th-25th
Fee: Singles $40 Doubles $50/team

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Private Lessons and Private Groups

Private Lessons
A one on one lesson scheduled at your convenience with our USPTA certified professional
staff.
Fee: $80/hour

Semi- Private Lessons
Two players may share a lesson scheduled at your convenience with our USPTA
professional staff.
Fee: $40 per person per hour

Private Group Lessons
Three or more players may schedule a group lesson with our USPTA  staff.
Fee: $30 per person per hour

Hitting with Staff
Members may schedule our High School or College staff for hitting sessions.
$20/hour