Issue 34, April 16, 2014 Highlighters! Member Action News Please Invite Everyone Spread the word: Yes, everyone’s invited to celebrate the 40th a

       
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Issue 34, April 16, 2014

Highlighters!

Member Action News

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Please Invite Everyone

Spread the word:

Yes, everyone’s invited to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the MCTC Friday, May 16, in a free event that promises to fill The House.

From 4:30-6 p.m., there’s tennis with our pros, food, beverages, music, and games for the kids. All followed by a program with a surprise speaker.

The MCTC has been the catalyst for an amazing tennis culture Midland, recognized in the Midwest and across the nation.

What began in Midland, Michigan as a conventional tennis center in 1974 grew into one of the largest facilities in the US, with 40 courts, 30 pros and nearly 3,000 members.

And a reach across the Region for our Play To Win tennis brand. Hear all about it, plus a look forward to the next 30-40 years.

When we celebrate, we celebrate together. See you May 16!

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“Join The MCTC Family

A new 16-month membership for newcomers who sign up by April 30 is a very good deal, indeed.

New members get a half hour lesson, a coupon for tennis savings and the extra four months.

The limited time new membership offer extends to the public, guest players, and players from the introductory “Play Tennis Fast” classes.

Tell your friends to call the Welcome Center for more, 631-6151 or contact Wendy Franz, member services director. (Email: franz@midlandtennis.com)

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Play The Clay This Month!

That’s the plan, but calls to Mother Nature keep routing to her voice mail.

Still you can start thinking clay court tennis on the surface that just keeps feeding your strokes balls you can hit forever.

“The clay gives you the time of day to swing away,” says Joe Flynn.

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Mark your calendar for these “Best Bet Events!”

Men’s GLIAC Championships: April 25-27: free viewing for collegiate tennis with local favorite Northwood University in the hunt for another conference title. The Tennis Timberwolves train here. They’re always nationally-ranked.

MCTC free 40th anniversary celebration: Friday, May 16 from 4: 30 p.m. with tennis, food and drinks, music and games for kids, followed at 5:30 with a special program and surprise speaker.

Everyone welcome!

Girls MHSAA Division 1 State Finals: May 30-31 for braggin’ rights in 2014, featuring the best schools battling for team and individual honors. Free viewing.

The Pig & Pit Classic: August 2-3, Saturday and Sunday, features the Pig & Pit Tennis Tournament & the Pig & Pit BBQ. Planned by members, this event is a zinger—adults only. Let the games begin…!

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“ShoeSizzle"

All tennis shoes in Advantage-Pro Shop 25% off through April 19!

Great Dates

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April 18, Satellite Academy Grand Prix, 1-3 p.m., all orange ball players

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April 19, Saturday Racquet Demo Day-Noon-1:30 p.m., pros

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April 19 Easter Eggstravaganza 12noon-2 p.m. 10 and Under Event

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April 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. No School All Day Camp - 10 and Under

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April 21, Junior Speed Tournament, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 3 matches &pizza

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April 24, Adult Day Speed Tournament, 11:30-12-noon, all levels

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April 24, Young Professionals Mixer, meet someone, 8-10 p.m. BYOB

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April 25-26, Men’s GLIAC Championships-top collegiate tennis

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April 26, Hot Shots Grand Prix, 1-3 p.m., based on handicapped play

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April 26, Ace Match Play, 1:30-3 p.m., build your game

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April 27, Adult/Child Orange Ball Tourney, 5-6:30 p.m., 3 matches

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May 4, Sun., Pro Shop Reception, Upper Annex, 2-5 p. m, punch & sales

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May 16, Friday, free MCTC 40th anniversary celebration from 4:30 p.m., food, drink, games for kids & lots of tennis. Everyone welcome.

For more information on these great dates, see Welcome Center 631-6151 or go online: www.midlandtennis.com.

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Advantage Members

Winter/Spring Drop Shot

DropShots for winter/spring is available soon digitally on our web: www.midlandtennis.com.

Free but limited print issues are planned for distribution at the Tennis Center.

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Open House-Advantage Members

Please join hosts Adam & Francesca for punch and hors d’oeuvres at a Pro Shop Reception in the Upper Annex Sunday, May 4 from 2-5 p.m.

With Mother’s Day only a week away, enjoy shopping retail displays for apparel, tennis shoes and equipment for someone special.

Please stay and socialize. Francesca speaks German, Italian, Spanish and English to give the event an international flavor.

Members and public welcome:

Adam Salgat, Advantage Manager & Francesca Manzini-Behnke

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Smooth Operators

Stop!

Check out the competitive juniors on a court near you. Bet you’re amazed with their strokes and footwork. They look smooth, hitting bombs off the sweet spot.

The pros who make this happen are Smooth Operators. Smooth is their trade and stock. How did these juniors get so good, so fast? Click for more

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Malice In The Palace

Serve good, play bad, you can still win. Serve good, play good, win big. Serve bad, play bad. Check please!

Let’s talk about the premier psycho-shot in tennis: Your Serve. Click for more

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Stages! Oh, Please!

Five stages to acquiring mental toughness have been identified by the usual suspects in the sports psychology “biz.”

Avoid analysis by paralysis. Go directly to how to be a tough ticket with a single mental trick.

And we don’t mean a lobotomy. Click for more

Court Trials & Tennis To Taste

Slamming Racquets Against The Back Curtain

Let’s say you’re frustrated with the point, score or your opponent’s habit of yelling yes when you miss.

So you slam the back curtain with your racquet Sounds like a rifle shot, doesn’t it?

But what if you slammed the curtain with your racquet and just missed a perfectly innocent member, who was walking quietly behind the curtain out of respect for your fabulous tennis?

And you missed her head by about five inches. And let’s say she was understandably very frightened.

It happened, people. So let’s say you read this item one more time. Thank you for your patience. And your cooperation.

Semi-Privates Double The Learning Fun On The Run!

Bring a friend to your next lesson and double the fun with shared learning, spiced with drills, thrills and technique tips that boost your game.

Waiting Game

Don’t wait for the ball. Step up to it and clock it at the top of the bounce, and watch your stroke production go up and up.

Practice Makes Pluperfect

With amazing confidence, my doubles partner hits almost every shot with twisted, home-brewed technique, and is absolutely amazed when he misses.

What should I tell him?

Count his miscues. Leave the tally on a napkin in his tennis bag. Sign it Bugs Bunny, lessons 25-cents an hour.

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