With 48 outdoor tennis courts, 26 lighted for. night play, Reston Association offers one of the most extensive

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1 Tennis With 48 outdoor tennis courts, 26 lighted for night play, Reston Association offers one of the most extensive tennis programs in the Washington metropolitan area. 56 Reston LIVe, work, play and get involved Photo by pete staples

2 Tennis come play in reston RA offers spring, summer and fall tournaments ranging from USTAsanctioned to friendly local round robins. The tennis program also features men s, women s and junior leagues as well as adult and junior individual and group lessons. Register for leagues, lessons and tournaments at Reston Association, Sunrise Valley Drive or online at General tennis information can be found on our Website as well as on the tennis court bulletin boards at each of the tennis complexes. All registrations must be made online or at Reston Association. Photo by pete staples Tennis Online Info on our Reston Tennis News Facebook page Find the following up-to-date information in the tennis section on the Reston Association website. RTT Score Board is listed at Tennis ladder is listed on USTA Tournament and entry forms are listed on Finding Tennis Partners Dial-a-Match list. This will give you the names, level and availability of players, along with their phone numbers. The list is updated once a month, so if you would like to add your name to the list, tennis@ reston.org. Tennis Committee The RA Tennis Advisory Committee meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Reston Association. All comments and suggestions are welcome. Send an to tennis@reston.org. To call or a committee member with suggestions, look them up on our website Tennis Key Tags Great for easy identification and your convenience. Key tags are available for $2. Come to RA to purchase one. Tennis Lesson Gift Certificates Tennis gift certificates are available at the Reston Association Tennis Office. Please call or visit our website at Community Court Watch We have some of the best community courts in the Northern Virginia area. We are calling on you to help keep our courts in tiptop condition. If you see a broken net strap or a light out, please tennis@reston.org or call the tennis office at RA Tennis Scholarship Program RA Tennis provides scholarships to Reston youth whose families have demonstrated financial need, for example if the family resides in subsidized housing or participates in the school meal program. To learn more about the scholarship program, call HEART Lighted Courts The following 26 RA courts are lighted until 11 p.m. for night play. Autumnwood Courts. Glade Clay Courts. Hook Road Courts. Lake Newport Courts. North Hills Clay Courts. Shadowood Courts. Tennis Practice Walls Colts Neck. Hook Road. Lake Anne Park. Tennis Address Autmnwood Courts Walnut Branch Road Barton Hill Tennis Courts Sunrise Valley Drive/Barton Hill Road Colts Neck Tennis Courts Colts Neck Road Glade Tennis Courts Glade Drive Hook Road Courts Fairway Drive/Hook Road Lake Anne Tennis Courts (with QuickStart lines) North Shore Drive Lake Newport Courts Baron Cameron Ave. Newbridge Tennis Courts Golf Course Square North Shore Tennis Courts North Shore Drive North Hills Courts 1325 North Village Road Shadowood Courts 2201 Springwood Drive Upper Lakes Tennis Courts Upper Lakes Drive/Sunrise Valley Drive Uplands Tennis Courts Ring Road Summer Edition

3 tennis Youth Tennis (10 and Under) Tennis is a whole new ball game. Balls, rackets and courts sized right for kids. It s all about the play. Children learn best when they have an opportunity to play and have fun. Reston Tennis Youth classes focus on practice, learn and play using the Quickstart format. Children will learn to play tennis by playing tennis. Reston Tennis implements the games-based approach to tennis, which means involving participants in tennis play within the first hour of the program. In addition, we will have a Team Tennis event at the conclusion of each session. Class size limited to six. QuickStart Tennis For Munchkins (ages 3 4) This exciting new play format for learning tennis is designed to bring kids into the game by utilizing specialized equipment, shorter court dimensions and modified scoring all tailored to age and size. Kids enjoy a fun, motivating introduction to tennis emphasizing fun and play, It s the fast, fun way to get kids into tennis and keep them playing. Parents or guardians must be present and join in the fun. Class size limited to six. Once a week for six weeks Session 2: June 3 July 16 Session 3: July 22 August 27 (No classes on July 4 th weekend) Day & Time: Fridays, 10 10:45 a.m. 4 4:45 p.m., 5 5:45 p.m. Location: Hook Road Courts Fee: $87/RA Members, $97/Non-members Day & Time: Saturdays, 9 9:45 a.m :45 a.m.,11 11:45 a.m. Location: Hook Road Courts Fee: $87/RA Members, $97/Non-members QuickStart Tennis For Aces (ages 5 7) This exciting new play format for learning tennis is designed to bring kids into the game by utilizing specialized equipment, shorter court dimensions and modified scoring all tailored to age and size. Kids enjoy a fun, motivating introduction to tennis emphasizing fun and play. It s the fast, fun way to get kids into tennis and keep them playing. We encourage a parent or guardian to join in the fun to make this class a success. In addition, we will have a team tennis event at the conclusion of each session on the last day that will be a combined time slot. Class size limited to six. Once a week for six weeks Session 2: June 3 July 18 Session 3: July 22 August 29 (No classes on July 4 th weekend) Day & Time: Mondays, 3 4 p.m., 4 5 p.m. Team tennis event on the last class of the Monday session from 3:30 4:30 p.m. Location: Hook Road Courts Day & Time: Fridays, 4 5 p.m., 5 6 p.m. Team tennis event on the last day of class of the Friday session from 4:30 5:30 p.m. Location: Hook Road Courts Day & Time: Saturdays, 9 10 a.m., a.m., 11 a.m. Noon, Team tennis event on the last class of the Saturday session from 10:30 11:30 a.m. Location: Hook Road Courts Fee: $93/RA Members, $102/Non-members Quickstart Tennis For Champions (ages 6 8) This is the next step for children who are committed to improving their tennis skills. A certificate from Tennis Aces is required for enrollment into this class. The Quickstart format will be implemented but there will be more of a focus on stroke production, foot movement and tennis skill development. In addition, there will be a team tennis event at the conclusion of each session. Twice a week for three weeks Session 2: May 2 May 20 Session 3: May 23 June 13 Session 4: June 20 July 11 Session 5: July 18 August 5 Session 6: August 8 August 26 (No classes on Memorial Day or July 4 th weekend) Day & Time: Monday and Friday, 4:30 5:30 p.m., 5:30 6:30 p.m. Team tennis event on the last class on Friday from 5 6 p.m. Location: Hook Road Courts Fee: $93/RA Members, $102/Non-members Photo by pete staples 58 Reston LIVe, work, play and get involved

4 come play in reston RA Tennis Scholarship Program RA Tennis provides scholarships to Reston youth whose families have demonstrated financial need. (This includes residing in subsidized housing or participating in a school meal program.) To learn more about the scholarship program, call RESTON TENNIS STICKERS: $1 All proceeds go to the reston children s tennis scholarship fund. This is Where Friendships Lead to Championships RESTON JR. TEAM TENNIS HEART Quickstart Tennis For Champions (ages 6 8) This is the next step for children who are committed to improving their tennis skills. A certificate from Tennis Aces is required for enrollment into this class. The Quickstart format will be implemented but there will be more of a focus on stroke production, foot movement and tennis skill development. In addition, there will be a team tennis event at the conclusion of each session. Once a week for six weeks Session 2: June 4 July 16 Session 3: July 23 August 27 (No classes on July 4 th weekend) Day & Time: Saturday a.m. Location: Hook Road Courts Fee: $93/RA Members, $102/Non-members WHAT IS JR. TEAM TENNIS? Jr. Team Tennis is a fun recreational tennis league for ages The teams are coed and consist of at least six players three boys and three girls based on similar ages and skill levels. Matches include boys singles, girls singles, boys doubles, girls doubles and mixed doubles. All matches are determined by a total-games-won format. They learn the game by playing it and thus developing their skills in a sport they can play for a lifetime, while making friends and memories that will last just as long. PROGRAM BENEFITS 1. Team Practice. 2. Match Play. 3. Fun Team Atmosphere. 4. Builds social skills, self esteem and integrity. 5. Access to TennisLink Registration & Tracking System. 6. Players participating in Section Championships receive L3 Mid-Atlantic ranking points. AVAILABLE DIVISIONS: Teams play in one of the following league divisions: 8 & Under: QuickStart Beginner, Intermediate 10 & Under: QuickStart Beginner, Intermediate 12 & Under: Beginner, Intermediate HOW MUCH DOES USTA JR.TEAM TENNIS COST? Reston Jr. Team Tennis:$45 This fee includes: USTA fees: TennisLink Registration USTA Jr. Membership: A subscription to Smash Magazine, Ability to participate in USTA Sanctioned Tournaments and Access to retail discounts Nike Dri-Fit uniform shirt Team Matches Sign Up Here on Active Network: For more information, contact Mary Conaway at mary@reston.org Summer Edition

5 tennis Juniors Tennis (Ages 8 12) Learn, Practice and Play for Juniors (ages 8 12) Twice a week for four weeks. Session 2: May 2 May 26 Session 3: June 6 June 30 Session 4: July 11 August 4 Fee: $148/RA Members, $154/Non-members Saturdays once a week for four weeks. Session 2: May 7 June 4 Session 3: June 11 July 9 Session 4: July 16 August 6 (No classes on Memorial Day or July 4 th weekend) Fee: $74/RA Members, $80/Non-members Level One: This class is for players with little or no tennis background. Day & Time: Monday/Wednesday, 5 6 p.m. Day & Time: Tuesday/Thursday, 5 6 p.m. Day & Time: Saturday, 9 10 a.m. Team tennis event on the last class of the session 5 6 p.m. In the event of rain the Team Tennis Event will be held on Friday. Level Two: This class is for students who have taken Level One. Day & Time: Monday/Wednesday 5 6 p.m. Day & Time: Tuesday/Thursday, 5 6 p.m. Day & Time: Saturday, 10 11a.m. Team tennis event on the last class of the session 5 6 p.m. In the event of rain the Team Tennis Event will be held on Friday. Level Three: This class is for students who have completed Level Two. Day & Time: Monday/Wednesday 5 6 p.m. Day & Time: Tuesday/ Thursday, 5 6 p.m. Day & Time: Saturday, 11a.m. Noon Team tennis event on the last class of the session 5 6 p.m. In the event of rain the Team Tennis event will be held on Friday. Lake Newport Courts: Baron Cameron Avenue Autumnwood Courts: Walnut Branch Road Futures Program For Junior Player with Chume Bertrand (ages 8 12) This program is for junior players previously involved in Reston junior tennis. Participants in this program must have the skill and desire to continue to improve their level of play. It is intended that these groups will develop over the years so that they are able to enter sanctioned USTA tournaments and be competitive once they reach high school. Players will be placed in a class with juniors of similar experience and ability. Meets twice a week for three weeks. Each session will include: stroke analysis, instruction, drills, tactics, footwork, conditioning, doubles and singles strategy. Session 2: April 25 May 11 Session 3: May 23 June 8 Session 4: June 13 June 29 Session 5: July 11 July 27 Session 6: August 1 August 17 (No classes on Memorial Day or July 4 th weekend) Day & Time: Monday/Wednesday 4:30 6 p.m. Fee: $160/RA Members, $166/Non-members 60 Reston LIVe, work, play and get involved

6 come play in reston Juniors Tennis (Ages 12 18) High School Tennis Innovations Development Program with Rob Tucker (ages 12 17) This program is for rising high school players and those already in high school. This match play program will develop competitive skills for both singles and doubles play under actual match conditions. Emphasis will be on strategy, conditioning and footwork. Players must already be competitive to enter this program. Twice a week for three weeks Session 2: May 3 May 19 Session 3: May 24 June 9 Session 4: June 14 June 30 Session 5: July 12 July 28 Session 6: August 2 August 18 (No classes on Memorial Day or July 4th weekend) Day & Time: Tuesday/Thursday 4:30 6 p.m. Fee: $160/RA Members, $166/Non-members Junior Northern Virginia League RA sponsors a junior tennis team in the Northern Virginia Tennis League in the following age divisions: 12s, 14s, 18s & under. The child s age on June 30, 2011 determines the age group in which to play. Registration deadline is June 22. Players will be asked to bring snacks and drinks when we host the opposing teams. Call for more information. All players will receive a team shirt. Ages: 12, 14, 16, 18 Dates: Wednesday, June 22 July 27 Time: Matches start at 9 a.m. Fee: $25/RA members, $30/Non-residents Practices for Ages: 12, 14, 16,18 Practices will be held on Mondays from 5 7 p.m. starting June 6 th at Hook Road. Teen Tennis (ages 13 16) Teens will enjoy tennis with their peers and learn the fundamentals of tennis techniques and strokes. Emphasis is on fun, fitness and play. In addition, we will have a Team Tennis event at the conclusion of each session on the last day of the session. In the event of rain the Team Tennis Event will be held on Friday. Classes will meet twice a week for four weeks. Class size limited to six. Twice a week for four weeks Session 2: May 2 May 26 Session 3: June 6 June 30 Session 4: July 11 August 4 Fee: $148/RA Members, $154/Non-members Level One: This class is for players with little or no tennis background. Day & Time: Monday/Wednesday, 6 7 p.m. Team tennis event on the last class of the session 6 7 p.m. In the event of rain the Team Tennis Event will be held on Friday. Level Two: This class is for students who have taken Level One. Day & Time: Tuesday/ Thursday, 6 7 p.m. Team tennis event on the last class of the session 6 7 p.m. In the event of rain the Team Tennis Event will be held on Friday. Level Three: Teenage players advancing beyond level two should qualify for RA High School Tennis Innovations Development Program. See top left for more information. TENNIS BIRTHDAY PARTIES Call the tennis office at to schedule your party. Let one of our professionally-trained tennis pros lead the group in fun-filled instructional activities. Group size can range from six to 12 children. You supply the refreshments and we will supply the courts for 90 minutes, racquets, balls, staff and a prize for each child, plus a free lesson for the birthday child to be arranged at a later date. Cost range from: $185 $225, depending on size of the group. Summer Edition Photo by pete staples

7 tennis Adult Tennis (17+ years) Twice A Week Group Lesson Groups of three to five students meet with one instructor twice a week for 2 weeks. 17 years and older. One Day A-Week Group Lesson Groups of three to five students meet with one instructor once a week for 4 weeks. Note: We cannot guarantee court preference. On some occasions, classes may be combined at one location or students may be asked to move from one level to another to maximize the ability for congenial class instruction. Beginners Introduces serve, volley, forehand and backhand strokes, court positions and tennis terms. Advanced Beginners Reviews beginners strokes with an emphasis on stroke execution. Introduces lob and overhead, scoring and rules. Students must know the basic strokes and forehand rallying. Intermediate For those wishing to perfect their strokes through drills with an emphasis on consistency, singles and doubles strategy and match play. Tennis Court Address Autumnwood Courts, Walnut Branch Road Hook Road Courts, Fairway Drive and Hook Road Lake Newport Courts, Baron Cameron Avenue Newbridge Tennis Courts, Golf Course Square One Day-A-Week Group Lesson (four weeks) Session 2: May 2 June 4 Session 3: June 6 July 9 Session 4: July 11 August 6 (No classes on Memorial Day or July 4 th weekend) Fee: $117/RA Members, $127/Non-members Beginners Day & Time: Monday, 7:30 9 p.m Day & Time: Wednesday, 10 11:30 a.m. Location: Newbridge Date & Time: Saturday, Noon 1:30 p.m. Advanced Beginners Day & Time: Monday, 6 7:30 p.m. Day & Time: Wednesday, 6 7:30 p.m. Day & Time: Thursday, 10 11:30 a.m. Location: Newbridge Day & Time: Saturday, 10:30 a.m. Noon Intermediates Day & Time: Monday, 10:30 Noon Location: Hook Road Day & Time: Monday, 6 7:30 p.m. Day & Time: Saturday, 9 10:30 a.m. Twice A Week Group Lesson Session 2: April 19 April 28 Session 3: May 3 May 12 Session 4: May 17 May 26 Session 5: May 31 June 9 Session 6: June 14 June 23 Session 7: June 28 July 7 Session 8: July 12 July 21 Session 9: July 26 August 4 Fee: $78/RA Members,$88/Non-members Beginners Day & Time: Tuesday/Thursday, 6 7 p.m. Advanced Beginners Day & Time: Tuesday/Thursday, 7 8 p.m. Intermediates Day & Time: Tuesday/Thursday, 8 9 p.m. Photo by pete staples 62 Reston LIVe, work, play and get involved

8 come play in reston Adult Tennis Programs (17+ years) Stroke of the Week (17 years and older) Three to eight players. Must register at least one week in advance. Day & Time: Tuesday Nights, 7 8:30 p.m. Location: Hook Road Fee: $22/RA Members, $24/Non-members * Book four strokes and receive a 5 percent discount. DATE STROKE April 26 Forehands May 3 Backhands: one-and two-handed May 10 Overheads and lobs May 17 Approach shots May 24 Doubles strategy June 7 Serves June 14 Volleys and half volley June 21 Serve and volley-attack the net June 28 Forehands July 5 Backhands: one-and two-handed July 12 Overheads and lobs July 19 Approach shots July 26 Doubles strategy Improve and enhance your Tennis Stroke of the Week with a coordinating and complimentary Exercise of the Week provided by Pfifer Fitness. When you register for the Stroke of the Week, come out at 6:30 to enjoy a warm-up exercise to develop better skills for your tennis game. Brought to you by Adult Serve & Return Lesson (17 years and older) Groups of up to four students meet once a week for four weeks to become masters of their serve. The serve is the most important stroke in tennis. It starts the game. Without being able to serve, you cannot play the game of tennis. In this class you will learn a kick serve, a slice serve and increase the pace and velocity of your flat serve. Let the games begin. Session 2: May 3 May 24 Session 3: May 31 June 21 Session 4: June 28 July 19 Session 5: July 26 August 16 Day & Time: Tuesdays, 6 7 p.m. Location: Hook Road Fee: $78/RA Members, $88/Non-members Cardio Tennis (17 years and older) Once a week. Three to eight players. Must register at least one week in advance. Cardio Tennis is a new, fun group activity featuring drills to give players of all abilities an ultimate, high energy workout. Taught by a teaching professional, Cardio tennis includes a warm-up, cardio workout, and cool down phases. If you are looking for a great way to get in shape and to burn calories, you must try Cardio Tennis. Book four sessions and receive a 5 percent discount. Dates: April 25, May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23 June 6, June 13, June 20, June 27, July 11, July 18, July 25, August 1, August 8 Day & Time: Monday, 9:30 10:30 a.m. Dates: April 28, May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26, June 2, June 9, June 16, June 23, June 30, July 14, July 21, July 28, August 4, August 11 Day & Time: Thursday, 6:30 7:30 p.m. Fee: $22/RA Members, $24/Non-members Summer Edition

9 tennis Adults Tennis Leagues Mixed Doubles Flight If you are looking to play more tennis with your partner, we invite you to join our Mixed Doubles Flight. All levels of play are welcome. Match results are used to sort the flight so everyone has a good, competitive match each week. You must have a partner to play in this flight; partners are not assigned. You are also responsible for finding a substitute to play with your partner when you cannot play yourself. (All substitutes must be RA residents or members.) However, if both team members must miss a week, you are not responsible for a substitute team if you notify the flight coordinator in advance. This flight runs into the summer, so we expect that many teams will miss a week or two due to vacations and other activities. Specific guidelines on the flight are ed to all registered participants before the first night of play. If you have any questions before then, please contact the tennis office or send an to tennis@reston.org. The flight will run for 10 weeks beginning May 20 and running through July 22. Deadline to sign up is May 13, Day & Time: Friday, 7 9 p.m. Tennis Courts Fee: $36 per team/ra Members, $40 per team/ Non-members Northern Virginia Tennis League Men! Women! Seniors!... Play singles, doubles or mixed doubles in the Northern Virginia Tennis League. This league begins mid May and continues through July. Location: Men play at Lake Newport, Barton Hill, Autumnwood, Uplands and occasionally at Glade, and travel to play against other clubs on Saturday mornings. Women play at Lake Newport and Hook on weekday mornings or travel to other area clubs, depending on the schedule. Fee: $15/person, RA Members $17/person, Non-resident members *Non-residents must purchase a RA Tennis Membership to participate Reston Team Tennis (ages18 years & older) Reston Team Tennis, formally known as World Team Tennis, is one of our most popular leagues. There are 24 teams that play on Wednesday and Thursday nights. This is a social, yet competitive league. Please call the tennis office at if you would like to join a team or start your own. Format: Men s and Women s Singles, Men s and Women s Doubles and Mixed Doubles. Matches can be played with as few as four players or as many as ten players per team. Start Date: April 13 Days & Level: Wednesday Thursday Time: 7 10 p.m. Locations: Glade, Lake Newport, Hook Road, Shadowood, North Hills and Autumnwood Fee: $65/RA Members, $70/Non-members Senior Round Robin (ages 55 and over) Still looking for competitive fun play? Join the senior inter-reston league on Fridays from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Lake Newport Courts. Register in advance at the tennis office: The format will be doubles. Session1: April 22 May 27 (Rain date June 3) Session 2: June 10 July 15 (rain date July 22) Fee: $15 for six weeks of play per person Tennis Ratings Reston Association tennis professionals will give free ratings. Please call to arrange a convenient time. These are Reston ratings and apply for play in the Reston Team Tennis League. Drop In Tennis How it works: You must have your RA pass with you to participate. Bring a can of balls and your game. Doubles will be the format when people are waiting to play. Teams will play best of five games using NO-AD scoring. The winning team will stay on the same court but will split and no longer be partners. Losing team will slide to the next court down where a winning team will split and will except 1 player each. If the court next to you has not finished, you are asked to wait outside the court or on a bench. This format will continue until nobody is waiting to play. Once people are waiting to play, you are asked to go back to the five game NO-AD matches. Day & Time: Tuesday, 7 10 p.m. Courts: 1,2,5,6 *Drop in tennis is for Reston Association Members and tennis members only. Non-members must purchase an RA tennis membership to participate. Contact tennis office at for more information. 64 Reston LIVe, work, play and get involved

10 come play in reston RA Tennis Court Rules & Tournament Reston Association Tennis Court Rules Usage RA Members with their membership cards. (Guests must have a guest pass and be accompanied by the host member). Players must show membership cards and guest passes on the changeover. RA instructors are the ONLY persons permitted to give lessons on a feepaying basis. Reserving a Court Players must place their membership card and a racquet (or racquet cover) on the numbered hooks on the courtside bulletin boards. Failure to display the racquet/cover and the membership card or key tag means the court is not reserved. Players reserving courts must remain courtside while waiting to play. One member may reserve court to use ball machine or ball hopper. Players may not reserve a court while playing. RA may reserve courts for lessons, tournaments, league play and court rentals. Priority of Play Court changes are made on the hour. Please show your pass when entering the court. Play is limited to one hour for singles and two hours for doubles when other people are waiting. Players who have used the court for a fraction of the hour must vacate on the hour when others are waiting to play. Enforcement of the Rules RA court monitors and staff will enforce the rules of court play. Failure to adhere to these rules will result in loss of court privileges. Membership cards and guest passes are available at the RA tennis office, Sunrise Valley Drive Reston, VA Guest passes are also available from a court monitor. Tournament Dates SPRING USTA/MAS Men s and Women 35/45 Championships Singles (SE) Date: April 15 18, 2011 Entry Fee: $45 Deadline: April 10, 2011 Register at USTA / MAS Men s and Women Open Singles Championship Singles (SE) Cash Prize Date: May 13 16, 2011 Entry Fee: $50 Deadline: May 8, 2011 Register at Summer Raise A Racquet For Kids Doubles Tournament Compass Draw Men s and Women s Doubles Date: June 3 5, 2011 Entry Fee: $40 Deadline: May 30, 2011 Register at Rally for A Cause To Benefit American Cancer Society Singles Compass Draw Men s and Women s Singles & Doubles Date: June 24 26, 2011 Singles Fee: $35 Doubles Fee: $40 per team Deadline: June 19, 2011 Register at HEART Summer Edition

11 tennis RA TENNIS PRO SHOP Call for more info on racket demos and shoes. K-SWISS Stabilor SLS (Mens) K-SWISS BigShot (Black) K-SWISS Stabilor SLS (Womens) Biomimetic 300 $ Biomimetic 300 Tour $ Biomimetic 500 $ Biomimetic 500 Tour $ Biomimetic 500 Plus $ Biomimetic 600 $ Biomimetic 600 Lite $ Gamma CP-1200 $ Gamma CP-1000 $ Gamma CP-900 $ Gamma CP-900 Team $ Gamma Tour 300X $ Gamma Quick Kids 25 $23.95 Gamma BALL-TUBE $ Reston LIVe, work, play and get involved

12 come play in reston RA Tennis LAdder Men and Woman Singles & Doubles Ladder New this year, we are offering both Adult Singles and Doubles Ladders. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the season. If you sign up for the doubles ladder with a partner, you can automatically enter the singles ladder at no additional cost. Upon completion of registering, you will receive a password to the online ladder. You must have a partner to join doubles ladder. Fee: $10 per person. Challenge Ladder Rules The initial ranking of players on a ladder is random. New players are added to the bottom of the ladder. The challenger must contact the player challenged. The challenged player may select the time and location of the match; however, the time and location should be mutually agreeable to both players. The challenger is responsible for providing new tennis balls and reserving the court according to Reston Association Tennis Court Rules. The winner of the match is responsible for recording the results online within 24 hours of the match. A. Date of the match. B. Winner s name. C. Loser s name. D. Match score. The ladder listing is updated each time a new challenge match score has been entered. A player inactive for a period of four weeks is moved down in the rankings at that time, with additional penalties for each succeeding period of inactivity. The rules will be interpreted and disputes between members will be settled at the soul discretion of the ladder coordinator, Rob Tucker at Photo by pete staples A match should be completed within seven K-SWISS days of the challenge. A person challenged BigShot (Black) who cannot play within seven days for any reason shall forfeit the match. A withdrawn or canceled challenge is a default loss for the challenger. RA Tennis Advisory Committee Announces ADOPT-A-BENCH The standard rules of the United States Tennis Association (USTA) apply to ladder matches. The usual method of scoring is based on winning two of three sets, with a tiebreak at the end of any set that reaches a score of six games each. In the tiebreak, the first to win seven points wins the set, but must win by at least two points. Help increase seating capacity at Reston s tennis courts. Select the bench s court location, based on availability on a first-come, first served basis. Cost: $235 per bench, includes brass name plate, if desired. Make checks payable to Friends of Reston. Adoptions are 100 percent tax deductible. Call RA tennis office at or tennis@reston.org. Summer Edition

13 tennis MARY CONAWAY RA s Tennis Manager has been involved in Reston since In 1998, Mary became certified as a PTR Instructor and taught lessons for Reston Association. Mary currently serves as chair of the USTA National Learning and Leadership Committee. Jill graham RA Tennis is excited to have Jill on staff again for the 2011 season. Jill teaches tennis to children of all ages and will be heading up the Friday and Saturday Munchkin classes for 3 & 4 year olds. James A. Phifer, Jr. James is an AAAI/ISMA Certified Personal Trainer, AAAI/ISMA Certified in Sports Nutrition, PTR Certified Tennis Instructor and CPR and First Aid Certified. James passions are fitness, exercising, and motivating others to reach their goals. His belief is that fitness is a lifestyle from which everyone can benefit. Keith Gonzales Keith has been a serious tournament player since age 16, and has been nationally ranked, and also ranked top 15 in Florida men s open division. He particularly enjoys training and pushing junior tournament players to maximize their potential. JIM ELDER Jim has been a USPTA-certified pro since 1997 and co-chairs the USTA Mid-Atlantic Adult-Senior Ranking Committee. He is the VP for the men s division of the Northern Virginia Tennis League. In 2010, Jim was ranked in singles as high as #16 nationally in his age group, won the MAS Clay doubles, and was the finalist in one national and two MAS singles championships. CHUME BERTRAND Chume is a PTR-certified associate instructor. She has been involved with tennis since she moved to the Reston area in Chume has been very active with USTA junior tennis. She plays tennis competitively in many local tennis leagues. PETE STAPLES A native of Australia, Peter is a PTR-certified Instructor, now living in Reston. He is passionate about tennis and loves to share his love of the game with high energy instruction. His other passion is tennis photography. Peter photographs the Pros at the Legg Mason Tournament, as well as many other ATP tour events. Jessica Keener Jessica is a recent graduate from the top 50 Division I tennis program, Marshall University, where she played on a full scholarship for her collegiate career. She loves to work with upcoming juniors, helping them to develop their game. ROBERT TUCKER Robert is a certified PTR tennis instructor who lives in Reston. With two decades of experience in tennis sales, he is the go to guy when you re trying to find the right equipment for your game. 68 DYANNA DELANEY Dyanna loves to inspire younger children through tennis. She teaches them games that make them want to learn tennis and sportsmanship. Reston LIVe, work, play and get involved Rod Paolini Rod particularly enjoys working with young children. He employs various activities and games that develop the skills needed for tennis. He invites parents to be involved in the lesson in order to learn and play together. Rod is a PTR-certified instructor. MArk Steeds Mark is a USPTA-certified instructor. He has experience teaching women s team practices, junior programs, adult programs and private lessons to children and adults of all ages and levels.

14 come play in reston SAVE THE DATE July 12, 2011 Reston Tennis Day with the Washington Kastles. We will have a block of tickets reserved to see the Washington Kastles led by coach Murphy Jensen, take on the NY Sportimes with John McEnroe. For more info, contact Mary Conaway at THe 2010 US open AUG. 29 Sept. 11 Come See the U.S. Open History In The Making Will another challenger knock Nadal from his U.S. Open throne? Will Kim Clijsters defend her title from a field of players with their eyes on the crown? Come see these and other storylines play out in this year s U.S. Open! Contact Rob (tennis@reston.org) for details about our same-day bus trip up to New York during the tournament s first week on Thursday, September 1 st. Availability is limited, so contact us today. Summer Edition