GET INTO TENNIS - Summer 2011. . . take advantage!Leagues and lessons

FOR JUNIORS
Gladis Camps

Gladis Tennis Camps takes place in the summer and are designed so that junior players can enhance their skills and enjoyment of the game in an energetic and fun environment. Gladis Camp is a great first experience to learn the fundamentals of tennis, and is also an opportunity for the advanced junior to improve their court skills.

Ages 5-10 will be instructed using the QuickStart teaching method. QuickStart tennis gets your child playing tennis matches almost immediately on a small court using a larger and softer ball.

Older players benefit from Coach Gladis’ games approach to teaching which allows lots of touches with the ball and less standing in line.

Sign up for Gladis Camp will be held at the annual BTA
Tennis Block Party.  This year's event is Sunday, May 1st from 4-6 pm at the Brandon Valley Community Tennis Complex.
Meet Coach Gladis
Jesse Gladis is in his sixth year of coaching Gladis Camp. He is a certified with the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR), one of only a few coaches in South Dakota with this certification. He played prep tennis in Minnesota for the Benson Braves and college tennis for the Augustana Vikings in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. His favorite player is Rafa Nadal and he plays with a racquet just like Roger Federer’s. His enthusiasm and love for the game is contagious. Parents will appreciate his gift for teaching children. Jesse is a fifth grade teacher at Brandon Elementary School.

Camp Information
Gladis Camp will run from Monday, May 23–Friday, June 17.
Cost: $40 - includes a t-shirt.
Times are as follows:  

8:00 - 8:50
 High School
9:00 - 9:50
   Grades: K, 1,2
10:00 - 10:50
   Grades: 3,4,5
11:00 - 11:50
   Middle School



Volunteer Training for
Gladis Camp and Tennis Welcome Center
All of you who want to help with Gladis Camp, Grand Slam Tennis for Kids, and volunteer in the Tennis Welcome Center are asked to attend this training. Coach Gladis will lead you in learning on court drills for all ages and how to teach U10 kids to love the game! This two hour training will also include hospitality and welcoming people to the Brandon Valley Community Tennis Complex, selling concessions, and overseeing the courts.




Date:
 Sunday, May 22 from 2-4 pm
Cost:
   Free
Location:
   Brandon Valley Community Tennis Complex
Instructor:
   Jesse Gladis

GRAND SLAM TENNIS FOR KIDS

Learn, play, and compete in kid-sized tennis and learn some geography at the same time! For kids ages 5-10.
Meets at the Aspen Courts near the swimming pool. Uses QuickStart format.

Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6:30-7:30 pm | Cost: $30 per session (includes t-shirt)
Session 1: May 31– June 24
Session 2: July 5 – July 28

Week One: Australian Open
Week Two: French Open
Week Three: Wimbledon
Week Four: US Open

USTA JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS

Want to raise your game this summer? This is the best way to do it!
Experience team practice and match play with Coaches Jeff Nelson and Kevin Plank, Westward Ho Tennis Pros.
Teams will be formed for age groups: U10(QuickStart format), U14 & U18.

Cost –
Drills: $65 payable to Jeff Nelson,
Matches: $45 payable online at USTA.com - TennisLink

• Practice drills will begin Tuesday afternoons, beginning June 14th.
• Matches on Wednesday afternoons for U18 and U14 Advanced
• Matches on Thursdays afternoons for U10, U12 and U14 Intermediate
• End the season with JTT Area Championships, Brandon, July 14th (July 15th Rain Date)

Downloads:
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RACQUETS & ROOTBEER MIXED DOUBLES TOURNAMENT

Wednesday, May 25th, beginning at 5:00 pm
Junior mixed doubles, U14 and U18

LONGEST DAY MIXED DOUBLES TOURNAMENT

Wednesday, June 22nd, beginning at 5:00 pm
Junior mixed doubles, U14 and U18
Come celebrate the longest day of the year!

BRANDON JUNIOR OPEN USTA TOURNAMENT

July 21, 22 & 23. with U12, U14 and U18 Singles.
Doubles for U14 and U18.
Register on-line at USTA.com TennisLink, or CLICK HERE.

NEW QuickStart tournament for U10, July 21st @ Aspen Park
FOR ADULTS

ADULT LESSONS

For those who want to learn the basics or raise their game! Beginner and intermediate lessons available
from Dick Hahn, professional tennis teacher.

BTA ADULT LEAGUE PLAY

Wednesday evenings beginning July 13th through August 10th.

ADULT MIXED DOUBLES TOURNAMENTS

Come join us for the BTA's version of the Grand Slams!

Tuesday, May 24th, 5:30–9:00, French Open Mixed
Thursday, June 23rd, 5:30–9:00, Wimbledon Mixed
Wednesday, August 31st, 5:30–9:00, the annual BTA Big Apple Open
FOR BOTH JUNIORS AND ADULTS

BRANDON HOMETOWN DAYS Adult-Child Tournament

Thursday evening, August 4th, 6:00–9:00 pm

Join in this fun format! More information TBA!

PRIVATE LESSONS

Raise your game with private lessons from these local tennis pros:
Dick Hahn
605-940-5100
dhahn@33homes.com		 Jesse Gladis
605-201-5564
jgladis@gmail.com		 Kevin Plank
605-376-2806
kevinplank.tennis@yahoo.com
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