SUMMER GUIDE 2018 TENNIS PICKLEBALL
GET INTO RACQUETS Whether you are picking up a racquet for the first time or just getting back into the swing of it, we are excited to share our passion for tennis and pickleball with you and your family. Regardless of age or ability, we have something for everyone this summer. Tennis Information Pg. 6, 7, 9 & 10 Pickleball Information Pg. 5, 8 &10
Sign-in: All players, at both the Village and Harker Courts, will be asked to present a valid amenity card. The amenity card allows players to check-in by scanning the barcode on the card at the check-in desks. Your cooperation in having your card available is greatly appreciated. If you need a card, please contact our administrative office and our staff will be happy to assist. Call: 208-622-7420. Tennis & Pickleball Court Reservations: Property owners may make court reservations 72 hours in advance of play. Residents and guests may make court reservations up to 48 hours in advance. Organized Group Play Reservations for Tennis & Pickleball may be made up to 30 days in advance. Reservations for organized group play is limited to no more than twice a week. Groups of no less than eight (8) may reserve either hard courts or soft courts. Half (50%) or more of all players listed on group rosters must be current Elkhorn property owners. Racquet Programs: Exciting new events are planned for 2018 and our tennis staff wants all owners and guests to get involved. Don t be shy; if you don t have a regular tennis or pickleball partner or game, let the pros know and they will be happy to assist in introductions and help you get involved. Attendance Policy: For the convenience of our property owners and guests all clinics and events are drop-in. If clinics are attended by three or more players, clinics will run as normal. If below min attendance, instructor may substitute private lesson. Ask Pro for details. NO-SHOWS: There is a cancellation policy for all lessons and court reservations. If you do not show for your scheduled lesson without contacting the tennis center 24-hours in advance, you may be responsible for the full rate of the scheduled lesson. If you fail to cancel your court reservation at least 8 hours in advance you may lose your reservation privileges. 2 Page
2018 Tennis Director 3 Page Scott Teller Naples, FL SVEA is excited to welcome back Scott Teller for his second year as the on-site racquet sports director for the summer season. Originally from Granville, NY, Scott has been the Director of Tennis at Windstar on Naples Bay for the past seven years. Scott has been a member of one of the most recognized tennis management companies, Peter Burwash International (or PBI ) from 2009-2017. Scott has completed over 450 hours of on and off court training on his way to achieving an Elite Professional certification from the USPTA. In 2010, Scott was awarded the PBI Rookie of the Year Award in recognition of his abilities as an instructor. Prior to working at the Windstar Resort, Scott served in Head Professional and Director positions at Silverado Resort in Napa, Ca, the Wyndham Rio Mar Beach Resort in Puerto Rico, and the Four Seasons Resort in Nevis, West Indies, among others. As a player, Scott competed for Endicott College in Beverly, MA where he completed his Bachelor of Science in Sports Management. During his time there, he earned all-conference honors twice and was named team captain during his senior campaign. Scott received his IPTPA certification as a qualified pickleball instructor in 2017 and was the winner of the 1 st annual Sun Valley Pickleball Championship. Off court, Scott completed an internship with the Massachusetts Special Olympics State Office where he helped organize statewide tournaments for soccer and equestrian.
Assistant Racquets Professionals Courtney Collins joins our team in her first season with SVEA. A top-level tennis and pickleball player and coach, Courtney is currently working in Palm Desert as a teaching professional to both junior and adults. Courtney has over 10 years of coaching experience and has held the titles of Head Tennis Professional for West Chop Country Club in Nantucket, Massachusetts, as well as being the top assistant at the prestigious Vintage Club in Indian Wells, California. Courtney s father, Cary Collins, is one of the most respected Racquets Directors in the country and has held the top position at the Atlanta Country Club as well as the Indian Wells Tennis Gardens, the site of the 5th grand slam, the BNP Paribas Open. As a player, Courtney had a decorated junior career, played college tennis and captured a Gold Ball for winning the USTA Nationals in Tucson, Arizona. Courtney has three siblings, all of which were top junior players, and all competed at the collegiate level. SVEA welcomes Courtney Collins! Tom Witteveen San Diego, CA Courtney Collins Palm Desert, CA Tom Witteveen joins the program for his first season as Assistant Racquets Professional. Prior to taking his position at Elkhorn, Tom has held several coaching positions. A San Diego native, Tom worked at the Pacific Beach Tennis Club, where he instructed both juniors and adults while managing the pro shop. Prior to taking his position at the Pacific Beach Tennis Club, Tom spent two summers volunteering for One All Tennis, a nonprofit organization designed to introduce the game to underprivileged children in San Diego East County. Tom was a highly ranked junior player and led his high school team by going undefeated for three straight years, capturing the league championship as a senior. He was named MVP twice and Team Captain during his senior campaign. After a successful senior campaign, Tom elected to take his game to the Division 1 level, competing for the University of Montana Grizzlies. Currently, Tom is finishing up his degree in graphic design and looks forward to working with both juniors and adults this summer. SVEA Welcomes Tom Witteveen! 4 Page
5 Page Special Events Unlocking Your Peak Performance Dr. Jessyca Arthur-Cameselle Dr. Jessyca Arthur-Cameselle is a former world ranked tennis player and is a professor in sport psychology. Dr. Arthur-Cameselle has assisted athletes of all ages and levels in taking their games to the next level. Leverage your mental game to maximize your on-court potential. A one-hour lecture and question and answer session will be followed by optional round-robin play. Light refreshments will be served out on the Harker Center patio. Tennis and Pickleball players welcome! Thursday, June 21st 10:30 A.M. 12:30 P.M. Registration Required. $55 or $45 (Elkhorn Owners) Special Pickleball Clinics with Tony Tollenaar Tournament Prep Clinic July 19th 10:00 A.M. 12 :00 P.M. Specifically designed for our tournament participants, this 2-hour class will help you and your partner prepare for battle in our second annual Sun Valley Pickleball Club Championships. Tony Tollenaar is one of the top players in the country and has helped players of all abilities both in the United States and abroad. Post-Tournament Recap July 22nd 10:00 A.M. 12 P.M. Our tournament players have the unique opportunity to learn from the observations made from Coach Tollenaar after two fun days of competitive pickleball. After watching the weekend of competition, Tony will help your team prepare for your next battle by sharing his observations on how you can continue to elevate your game. Registration Required. One Clinic: $55 or $45 (Elkhorn owners) Two Clinics: $100 or $80 (Elkhorn owners) Sun Valley Pickleball Championships Friday, July 20th and Saturday, July 21st 10:00 A.M. 4:00 P.M. The second annual Sun Valley Pickleball Championship will be held at Elkhorn s Village courts July 20th 21st. Multiple divisions will be offered. Check the SVEA website www.elkhorninsunvalley.com for more details! Warm-up for tournament available starting at 9:00 A.M.
Boise State s Greg Patton Tennis Camp August 9th 11th Our intermediate to advanced men and women are invited to learn from one of the best coaches in the United States. Coach Patton has been named NCAA coach of the year twice, has won 25 conference championships and is the 5 National Page USA Team Coach. He has coached former World #1 Andy Roddick, Steve Johnson and Sam Querrey. Thursday August 9 th : Evening Social 5:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. $10 Guests & Tenants - Elkhorn Property Owners No Charge Friday, August 10 th : 9:00 A.M. 12:00 P.M. (Live Ball Drills) 5:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. (Optional Doubles) Saturday, August 11 th : 9:00 A.M. 12:00 P.M. (Team Tennis Challenge) Registration Required. 8 Hours of Coaching. $375 or $295 (Elkhorn owners) Early signup by July 31 st $325 or $275 (Elkhorn owners) Women s Summer Challenge Ladies, are you interested in fun and challenging tennis? If so, the Women s Summer Challenge is for you! Our 11-week Women s Summer Challenge will help you improve and play competitively with others of similar and improving abilities. Our tennis professionals will help improve your game, track your play each week and pair you with weekly challenging play. You may join the Women s Summer Challenge anytime throughout the summer season. Monday Clinic To help you get challenge ready, join our tennis professional every Monday morning for the Women s Summer Challenge clinic. This clinic is intended to strengthen your game, monitor your progress and help you advance when you are ready and as you improve in the Women s Summer Challenge. Our professionals will give you an honest assessment of ability so your play during the week remains fun, challenging and beneficial for all. This is not Ladies Day tennis as you know it. This is for those who are looking for something different. Join us every week, you won t regret it! Monday Clinic All Levels... 8:30 9:30 A.M. Tuesday (3.0 level)... 8:30 10:30 A.M. Wednesday (3.5 level)... 8:30 10:30 A.M. Friday (4.0 level) *... 8:30 10:30 A.M. *Invitational Only Women & Men Fee: $10 /day Guests & Tenants - Elkhorn Property Owners No Charge Elkhorn Summer Socials Woods & Whites - July 12, 5:00 7:00 P.M. Pro Exhibition Night July 27, 5:00 7:00 P.M. Greg Patton - Evening Mixer - August 9, 5:00 7:00 P.M. $10 Guests & Tenants - Elkhorn Property Owners No Charge 6 Page
Adult Tennis Programming 6 Page The Harker Tennis Center 7 Page FasTennis Monday Friday 9:30 A.M. 10:30 A.M. This fast-paced tennis clinic is designed for men and women that want a great workout. Drills and point play make for a quick, fun drill session. $30/One Hour Clinic or $25 for Elkhorn Owners Skills & Drills Monday Friday 10:30 A.M. 12:00 P.M. We will put our men and women through drills that replicate common match situations. Shot selection and court positioning will be emphasized through match play. $40/90 Minute Clinic or $35 for Elkhorn Owners Daily Combo Monday Friday 9:30 A.M. 12:00 P.M. Our tennis players have the option of combining both of our morning clinics. Get your sweat in with FasTennis and then work on common match situations with our Skills & Drills clinic. $65/2.5 Hours of Clinics or $55 for Elkhorn Owners
Village Tennis Center June 11 August 26 Novice/Beginner Pickleball Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30 10:45 A.M. Players new to the sport will be given an explanation of the rules as well as an understanding of basic court positioning and strategy. Equipment is provided. Fee: Guests and Tenants $10 Elkhorn Owners $8 75 Minutes Intermediate/Advanced Pickleball Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:45 A.M. 12:00 P.M. Our experienced pickleball players will compete against each other and learn advanced strategy from our certified professionals. Fee: Guests and Tenants $10 Elkhorn Owners $8 75 Minutes Men s Pickleball Social Tuesdays 10:30 A.M. 12:00 P.M. Our male players are welcome to join us for a fun morning of competitive pickleball. Fee: Guests and Tenants $10 Elkhorn Owners $8 90 Minutes Ladies Pickleball Social Thursdays 10:30 A.M. 12:00 P.M. Our female players are welcome to join us for a fun morning of competitive pickleball. Fee: Guests and Tenants $10 Elkhorn Owners $8 90 Minutes Mixed Pickleball Social Saturdays 10:00 A.M. 12:00 P.M. Men and women of all levels are invited to join us for a fun, mixed round robin of pickleball led by our certified professionals. $10/2 Hour Clinic or $8 for Elkhorn Owners 8 Page Adult Pickleball Programming
Junior Tennis Programming Harker Tennis Center Junior Tennis (Ages 7 9) Tuesday, Thursday 10:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Our aspiring tennis players will be shown strong fundamentals while being challenged with fun drills and games. 90 Minute Clinic Fee: $30 Guests and Tenants / $25 Elkhorn Owners Junior Tennis (Ages 10 13) Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30 A.M. 12:00 P.M. Rallying, scorekeeping and sportsmanship will all be taught and reinforced with fun, competitive drills and games. 90 Minute Clinic Fee: $30 Guests and Tenants / $25 Elkhorn Owners Performance Tennis Academy (Ages 13+) Monday Friday 12:30 P.M. 2:30 P.M. Our 2 hour Performance Tennis Academy is designed for top junior players looking to take their game to the next level. 2 Hour Clinic Fee: $40 Guests and Tenants / $35 Elkhorn Owners 9 Page
Private and Group Tennis Lessons Available Seven Days a Week at Harker and Village Courts One Person... $85/hr ($75 for Elkhorn Owners) Two Person... $55/person ($45 for Elkhorn Owners) Three Person... $50/person ($40 for Elkhorn Owners) Four Person... $45/person ($35 for Elkhorn Owners) Five Person... $40/person ($30 for Elkhorn Owners) Tennis Hitting Lessons and Doubles Fill Ins Available Seven Days a Week One Three Players $45/hr ($40 for Elkhorn Owners) Private and Group Pickleball Lessons Available Seven Days a Week: One Four Players $70/hr per group $65 for Elkhorn Owners Five Eight Players $100/hr per group $90 for Elkhorn Owners 10 Page Private and Group Lessons
Harker Courts - (208) 622-9282 7:30 A.M. 4:30 P.M.... Mon - Fri June1 to September 16, 2018 8:00 A.M. 12:00 P.M.... Saturday & Sundays Village Courts - (208) 622-5535 7:30 A.M. 4:30 P.M.... Mon - Fri June 1 to September 6, 2018 8:00 A.M. 12:00 P.M.... Saturday & Sundays Harker Offices - (208) 622-7420 9:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M.... Monday Friday, Excluding Holidays Tennis Email: sveatennis1@icloud.com Website: www.elkhorninsunvalley.com Harker Office Email: svea@elkhorninsunvalley.com To sign up for Elkhorn s weekly tennis email updates send your request to svea@elkhorninsunvalley.com with your name and Elkhorn address. 11 Page Please note that pro-shop hours and program dates may be subject to change