Camargo Racquet Club Fall 2018
Camargo Racquet Club Welcome to the Camargo Family of tennis players! All of us at Camargo Racquet Club invite you to join us in kicking off the start of a new year of quality tennis, fun, and friendship at the best indoor tennis facility in the Midwest. Our professional teaching staff and club personnel look forward to serving you and your family s tennis needs and helping take your games to the next level! For the upcoming season, we are pleased to offer a diverse selection of clinics, round robins, aerobic workouts and training opportunities to meet every level of tennis player and every player s lifestyle. Whether you are brand-new to the sport or a seasoned veteran, an early bird or evening career player, Camargo offers the right tennis program for you. Camargo is proud of its longstanding legacy of more than 40 years in developing tennis players. We provide excellent instructional and recreational tennis to our members and the community. We have successfully trained and mentored much of Cincinnati s Eastside through the tennis ranks, from the new beginner player to the top competitor. Our club offers a strong Adult and Junior instructional program, as well as weekly social functions and organized tennis play in an inviting, family-oriented and friendly atmosphere. Camargo is extremely proud of its ability to offer our members and guests the best teaching staff available in the tri-state area. If you are new to our Camargo tennis family, your membership is a great gateway to making long-lasting friendships. To our current and long-term members, we are delighted to welcome you back for another season of fun, competition, and social activity that all begins on the tennis courts. Tennis truly is a game for life! See you on the courts, Chris Thatcher Tennis Director Camargo Racquet Club Management Staff Jeane Brancazio Kim Dahlheimer Chris Thatcher Administrative Staff Connie Kuhn Reception Staff Club Manager Business Manager Tennis Director Child Care Staff Rose Neal Tracey Perez, Supervisor Mary Ann Buelow Andrew O Connor Vicki Gundrum Nancy Simon Mark Schierenbeck Tennis Professional Staff Brian Siler - Head Tennis Pro & Junior Program Director Wade Ward - Men s Interclub Coordinator Jim Schutty Reed Sparks Marie Matrka Joe Leo Ryan Rasco Tom Kolenich Marmee Fry-Cook Kaitlyn Zinn Camargo is proud to offer ten air-conditioned courts with state-of-the-art lighting. We operate a non-smoking facility for the health and enjoyment of our members and guests.
From Our Office Club Address and Phone 8215 Camargo Rd, Cincinnati OH 45243 (513) 793-9200 Fax (513) 794-8944 Web Site: www.camargoracquetclub.com E-mail: info@camargoracquet.com Business Office Hours Monday-Friday 9:00 am 4:30 pm Club Hours: October - May Monday Thursday 7 am 11 pm Friday 7 am 7 pm Friday (Friday Night Social) 7 pm 10pm Saturday 7 am 7 pm** Sunday 8 am 7 pm** ** Check Front desk for August September hours Holiday Hours Labor Day Mon. Sept. 3 rd 8 am 2pm Thanksgiving Thurs. Nov. 22 nd 7 am - 2pm Christmas Eve Mon., Dec 24 th 8am - 2pm Christmas Day Tues.. Dec 25 th **closed** New Year s Eve Mon. Dec 31 st 8am 3pm New Year s Day Tues., Jan 1 st 9 am 3pm Easter Sunday Sun, April 21 st 8 am 2 pm Memorial Day Mon, May 27 th 7am 2 pm Camargo Policies Court & Lesson Cancellations Please cancel your lesson and/or court time at least 24 hours in advance to avoid billing. If you have made a reservation less than 24 hours in advance, it must be cancelled by closing the night before or you will be charged. This policy is strictly enforced. Thank you for your cooperation. Court Reservations If you reserve the court in your name only, you will be charged for the entire court. Be sure to inform the Front Desk of all players on your court. Food is not permitted on the courts. Only closed-lid containers (water bottles) are allowed. Substitutes are not the Club s responsibility. Fees will not be collected nor credits issued by the Club. Any payment by subs should be made directly to members of that group. Court Rules Silence should be maintained when moving and/or standing behind courts. Court courtesy is easy to maintain and benefits all players who are using the courts. No track or basketball shoes permitted on courts. Guests All members have guest privileges. The fee is $10 per guest per visit plus regular court charges. A guest may play five times per year before being asked to join. All members must register their guests when playing. Abuse of guest privileges will result in member cancellation without refund. Nursery Rules Monday-Friday 9 am 3 pm Players are permitted to bring their children 15 min. before they are to be on the court. They are to be picked up ½ hour after their lesson, clinic, match. Children under 1 year old cannot be accepted. Nursery Personnel cannot feed children or change diapers. Players will be asked to come off-court to attend to their children when necessary. The Nursery is a benefit offered to Camargo Members free of charge. Non-members will be asked to pay $2.00 per child/tennis session. Children 10 years and younger must be in the Nursery or with their parents and are not permitted to roam the lobby, Pro Shop, etc. Out of courtesy to our other children, sick or disruptive children are not permitted in the Nursery. Please inform the attendant of any allergic conditions your child may have. Locker Rental & Towel Policy Men s and women s lockers are available to rent. The annual charge for a men s locker is $30 (long) or $20 (short) and $20 for a woman s locker. For more information, please contact the Business Office at 793-9200. Towels are located at our Front Desk. Used towels may be placed in the locker room hampers or in the towel drop in the lobby. Parking Lot Reminders Please do not leave valuables in your car. Wallets, purses and items left in your vehicle become a target for break-ins. For the safety of our members, children and guests, please do not park in the carport in front of the Club. This area is for dropping your children off and is a fire lane. In-House Billing The Camargo Racquet Club House Charge is a privilege that comes with Membership. Non-Members should pay in advance or at the time of their activity. Non-Members using the Camargo House Charge will be assessed a $20/month fee. 1
Membership Rates Individual $399.00** Family $524.00** Junior $183.00** 65+ Club (Single) $314.00** 65+ Club (Couple) $425.00** **(All membership fees subject to sales tax) Corporate Memberships Corporate memberships for groups with ten or more active members are available in Single or Family membership categories. Area businesses that have participated in our Corporate Plan include the University of Cincinnati, General Electric, Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati Milacron, and American Financial Corporation. Camargo welcomes our growing family of corporate members. Court Fees Court fees listed below apply from Mon, August 20, 2018- Mon, May 27, 2019 Early Bird Specials: Mon-Fri 7:00-9:00 am $19/hr Sun 8:00-10 am $22/hr Night Owl Specials: Mon-Thurs 9:00-11:00 pm $22/hr Sun 5:00-7:00 pm $22/hr Ball Machine No opponent, no problem! Use our ball machine, it s the perfect partner or share with a friend taking turns hitting and picking up the balls. A great way to practice! Ball Machine Use (1 hr) Ball Machine Club (1 yr. Junior) Ball Machine Club (1 yr. Single) Ball Machine Club (1 yr. Family) Ball Machine Club (5 yr. Single) Ball Machine Club (5 yr. Family) Ball Machine Club (5 yr. Junior) $12/hr + Court Fee $75/yr + Court Fees $150/yr + Court Fees $300/yr + Court Fees $450 + Court Fees $650 + Court Fees $150 + Court Fees Seasonal Prepaid Court Time Members may sign up for discounted Prepaid court time and have a court reserved for them at the same time every week during our Fall session (Sept. 4 - Dec. 31, 2018.) Prepaid court participants may choose to have a pro on their court for an additional fee. Last session s prepaid court holders have first priority. Times are still open please contact Kim at 513-793-9200 for additional information. Prime Time: Mon-Thurs 9:00 am-9:00 pm $26/hr Fri 9:00 am 7:00 pm $26/hr Sat 7:00 am-7:00 pm $26/hr Sun 10:00 am-5:00 pm $26/hr Prepaid Court Rate: $23/hr E mail Updates If you are interested in receiving e-mail news from us on upcoming programs and activities, let us know by visiting our web site at: www.camargoracquetclub.com or email us at info@camargoracquet.com 2 Junior Walk-On Policy NEW: Member House Accounts must be in good standing with the Office before receiving Walk-On privileges. NEW: Mon/Wed/Thur players must participate in 2 Jr. Program hrs/wk to be eligible for Walk-On Privileges. Tues/Fri players may participate in 1 Jr. Program hr/wk to be eligible for Walk-On Privileges. Walk-On time is not permitted Mon - Friday from 4-6 pm during the Junior Program through indoor season based upon your clinic level day. Jr. Walk-On court time does not include the Ball Machine. Ball Machine Club Membership is available for Jr. Members for an annual fee of $75/player. Junior Walk-On time is a benefit to Jr. members who are also currently active in Camargo s Jr. Program. A player s active status is defined as attending at least one Jr. Program clinic each week or being prepaid for that session. The court must be walked onto for free privileges. Players may not book or hold the court. Players who qualify for Walk-On time will receive his or her portion free while any guest, including parents, who play with them, are asked to pay their portion of court costs and appropriate guest fees.
Adult Programs Tennis is a lifetime skill that can be enjoyed at any age and any level. Whether you play for fun or play for glory, we have the right tennis programs for you. Camargo Racquet Club tailors tennis instruction, recreational play and level-appropriate competition. Our tennis playing opportunities offer players the fastest way to improve and enjoy their tennis. Private Lessons & Private Clinics Private lessons allow a member to train with his or her choice of Pro and lesson time. Standing lessons (same day, time each week) can be arranged with any of Camargo s teaching staff. Private clinics may be arranged with a group of friends, a Pro and clinic time of your choice. Please call Tennis Director, Chris Thatcher, if you need a recommendation for a Tennis Pro. 4.5 Women s Round Robin Thursday s 12:30 2:00pm Pro: Chris Thatcher Member $20.00 / Non-Member $30.00 Singles Practice - Open to all members Sign-up now to fine tune your singles game. Be part of the fun! Guaranteed to improve your strategy and Ground stroke depth and power! Thursday s 12:30-2:00pm First Come, First Serve! Need some time to work on your serve? Camargo members can now enjoy walk-on time to practice serves. Ball hoppers available! $10/hour/member. 3
Adult Clinic Programs High Intensity Tennis Clinics (HIT) These clinics offer fast-paced, intense drills. Warm-up, fast-feed drills and lots of running. Guaranteed to give a good workout for 90 minutes. Classes are scheduled on a weekly basis. Members: $20 Non-Members: $30 Level 3.5 / 4.0 Friday 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Level 4.5 Friday 9:00am 10:30am Level : Open to all Monday 6:30 8:00pm (Monday Open HIT is focused on singles drills) **Guaranteed 90 minute workout!** Senior Tennis Senior Reduced Court Time Thursday s & Friday s 1:00pm - 4:00pm $16.00/hr ($3.00 non member fee) The Friday Night Social 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Returning Friday, Sept. 28 2018. The 1st round begins at 7:00 pm Pro-organized Mixed Doubles Tennis Rotation set for you each week. Every player guaranteed at least two organized rounds! Watch for our special theme party nights. Members and non-members Welcome $18.00. Food included! Tennis and social fun!! 4 Phone or In-Person registration accepted anytime on Friday after 7am. Bring along a group of friends or co-workers or meet some new ones. DATES: Oct. 12, 26 Nov. 9, 23 Dec 7, 14, 21, 28 Don t sit at home on Friday night, come join the fun!
Adult Match Play Programs Interclub Team Competition The best way to improve your game is to play against others. Interclub competition offers motivated players the opportunity to further develop their games by participating in team play competition against the best players at their level in the tri-state area. Camargo offers a free rating clinic for any player interested in joining an interclub team. Please contact Tennis Staff Director Chris Thatcher to schedule a rating or to join an Interclub team. General Information Team format consists of 8 to 12 members who compete weekly as a team in either doubles or singles matches against other tennis clubs in the greater Cincinnati area. Players participate in weekly team practices on a specific day and time using two courts and one or two teaching pros. The League begins in late August and runs through May with matches played Monday through Friday for weekday teams and Saturday and Sunday mornings or afternoons for women s career and men s teams. Teams within a specific league are organized into divisions, and team standings are maintained by the Greater Cincinnati Indoor Tennis Association (G.C.I.T.A.). The top teams advance to City Playoffs. The Fall 2018 session begins Wednesday August 22, 2018. No play September 1, 2 & 3 and No play November 21, 22 & 23 Playoffs held December 12-16, 2018: Mixed Doubles playoff December 7 Partners The teaching staff at Camargo Racquet Club believes that in most cases, players who compete with the same partner form more successful teams. Therefore, we would prefer that you find a permanent partner to play with for the season. If you do not have a partner, we will work to find you a partner for the Interclub season. Captains Each team will have a Captain to assist the Pros whenever needed. Captain s duties typically consist of confirming player availability, confirming away matches with host clubs, and maintaining score sheets for the team s weekly matches. Captains are determined by a team vote at the conclusion of the first team practice. If you are interested in serving as a Team Captain, please notify Chris Thatcher. League Membership, Matches & Fees Each Interclub player must be a member of the Greater Cincinnati Indoor Tennis Association (G.C.I.T.A.) at a cost of $20/year/player. Camargo will charge your account and remit payment on your behalf. Interclub match fees are $16 per player for Doubles and $18 for Singles. Team practice fees are $20 for a 90-minute practice with an on-court Pro. The option of a 2nd on-court Pro is available. A minimum of 8 players for Doubles or 4 players for Singles is required. USTA Team Tennis USTA indoor adult daytime leagues are now offered by Camargo Racquet Club on Fridays from September through May. In order to participate in USTA, players must join or renew their USTA membership. Membership information is available at www.usta.com. For additional information please contact Chris Thatcher. 5
Camargo Junior Program August 20, 2018 - May 24, 2019 At Camargo, we offer many social and competitive Junior tennis playing opportunities and events. We believe that the best pathway to improve includes quality clinics, quality private lessons and challenging match play. We are committed to offering the best instruction in the area. Our goal is to positively challenge kids to compete in a safe and rewarding environment. Camargo Racquet Club is committed to maintaining a student-teaching pro ratio of one pro for every 4-7 students. Camargo Junior Program Director- Brian Siler Camargo Racquet Club has three distinct levels of development to suit the needs of all junior player levels from toddlers to tournament players. (ACE, 10 & Under, High School/Middle School ) A.C.E. (Academy of Competitive Excellence) Program run by Brian Siler, Chris Thatcher & Wade Ward The mission of this program is to bring together dedicated youth tennis players and place them in a competitive atmosphere where they have the opportunity to reach their ultimate potential. This is a select group designed for players who are committed to developing their game and seeking to become high performance tournament players. Drills and competitive games will place strong emphasis on athletic development, stroke production, serve development, mental toughness, and strategy. ACE Program Directors & staff will make sure that the players are coordinating their schedules with the best tournaments in the area and beyond. Playing in the correct tournaments will ensure the best possible ranking and competition for your child. A.C.E. Green: Tuesday / Friday 4-6pm Chris Thatcher / Wade Ward Trains with green dot ball and is for ages approximately 7-10 years old, depending on ability and experience. A.C.E. Yellow: Monday / Wednesday / Thursday 4-6pm Chris Thatcher / Wade Ward Trains with regular yellow ball and is for ages approximately 11-14 years old, depending on ability and experience. A.C.E. High School: Monday / Wednesday / Thursday 4-6pm Brian Siler The A.C.E. High School Program is designed for the active tournament-playing junior tennis player. The mission of this program is to develop the junior into a winning tournament player while achieving local, regional, and national rankings through tournament play. This program is run by Camargo Racquet Club staff tennis pros Brian Siler and Chris Thatcher. Brian and Chris have coached many of the areas best junior players for the past 15 years and continue to extract the best out of their students. Brian and Chris will hand pick the core of the A.C.E. Program. Other players may enter this program only with their approval. It is important to have a select group so that every player can train with others at his or her level and above. Juniors accepted into the Academy are already playing at an advanced level, and must attend at least 2 days of clinics per week. These players are consistently taking private lessons, and playing tournaments throughout the year. If you have any questions about this program or would like to be considered, please contact: Brian Siler 513-260-1446 or briansiler@gmail.com Chris Thatcher 513-793-9200 or cthatcher@camargoracquet.com 6
Camargo Junior Program August 20, 2018- May 24. 2019 High School/Middle School Tournament Development: (Ages 11 yrs. & up ) Monday / Wednesday / Thursday 4-6pm The goals of this program are twofold: 1. To develop the teenager into a competitive Middle School, Junior Varsity or Varsity high school tennis player. Doubles strategy will be an important focus in this group, as most high school players play doubles. A majority of time will be devoted to improving rally consistency, stroke production and use of spin. 2. To offer the teenager who plays multiple sports an appropriate playing level where he or she can develop the skills required to become an excellent social tennis player for life. At this level, introductory drills relating to setting up and finishing points will be introduced. 10 & Under Tennis: 10 & Under Future Champs: (orange dot & green dot ball ) Tuesday/Friday 4-5pm, 5-6pm Future Champs are advanced beginner to intermediate players who are still learning the fundamentals of stroke production and how to play matches. These players will range in age from approximately 7-10 years old depending on their ability level. The focus of this program will be on stroke development, fun drills, games and beginning match play. The USTA 10 & under format of using lighter, slower bouncing balls is incorporated as needed. Tennis Tots: (red dot & foam ball) Tuesday/Friday 4-5pm Tennis tots play on smaller courts that are sized to ensure a successful experience for your child. Tots incorporates the use of lighter, slower-moving red dot & foam balls. This program is for the beginning player ages 4-6 years with a focus on fun drills and games that will spark an interest in tennis for kids. Hand-eye coordination drills will help the child develop athletic abilities that are applicable to many sports. Juniors will also learn the basics of all tennis strokes and rules of the game. Junior Walk-on Policy 30 Minute Rule Jr. Walk-ons are guaranteed a court for 1/2 hour (30 min.). After 30 minutes, the court may be sold to a paying player (booked court, lesson etc.). Jr. Walk-ons do not have to stop after 30 minutes, but the court is sell-able after 30 minutes. If no one wants the court, they may continue playing. Jr. Walk-on has the court for a minimum of 1.5 hrs before they can be replaced by another Jr. Walk-on. At that time, the 30-minute rule goes into effect for the 2nd round of Jr. Walk-on players. NEW: Member House accounts must be in good standing with the Office before receiving Walk-On privileges.
Days and Costs ACE* High School High/Middle School Development ACE* Yellow ACE* Green 10 & Under Future Champs Tots Mon 4-6pm Wed 4-6pm Thur 4-6pm Mon 4-6pm Wed 4-6pm Thur 4-6pm Mon 4-6pm Wed 4-6pm Thur 4-6pm Tue 4-6pm Fri 4-6pm *Invitation Only *Invitation Only *Invitation Only Session Dates Tue 4-5pm Tue 5-6pm Fri 4-5pm Fri 5-6pm Tue 4-5pm Fri 4-5pm Session 1 - Mon, August 20, 2018 Fri, September 28, 2018 Session 2 - Mon, October 1, 2018 Fri, November 9, 2018 Session 3 - Mon, November 12, 2018 Fri, December 21, 2018 Session 4 - Wed. January 2, 2019 Fri, February 8, 2019 Session 5 - Mon, February 11, 2019 Fri, March 22, 2019 Session 6 - Mon, March 25, 2019- Fri, April 26, 2019 Session 7 - Mon, April 29, 2019 Fri, May 24, 2019 Daily Rate Prepaid Rate for the Session Family Come and Go Option* Member $18.00 / hour 20% off the Session Price 30% off the Session Price Non-Member $20.00 / hour 20% off the Session Price 30% off the Session Price Important things to know *The Family Come and Go Option allows families with 2+ children to prepay for every day of the week their class is offered with a 30% discount! Get the maximum benefit of our Jr. Program at a big discount! Because we staff Pros based on prepaid registrations, we cannot issue a credit for classes missed. Annual Camargo Junior Membership $183.00 + tax Prepaying for classes should be done on or before your child s first class. Only Prepaid players are guaranteed space in Junior Program classes. Special Dates The Junior Program Mon, August 20, 2018- Fri, May 24, 2019 No classes held on: Mon, Sept. 3, 2018 Labor Day Wed, Oct. 31, 2018 Halloween Thurs-Fri, Nov. 22-23, 2018 Thanksgiving Dec. 26, 2018-Dec. 28,2018 Holiday Camp Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019 New Years Day Fri, April 19, 2019 Good Friday 7
Camargo Racquet Club Junior Play Opportunities New! Compass Draw Game Time: Unsanctioned. No USTA fee required! Compass Draw Game Time is a great way to get young tennis players that extra match experience & a chance to practice the skills they are learning in the clinic program. Our first Compass Draw Game Time is scheduled for December Check the Fall Activity Book or email us for details: info@camargoracquet.com Kid N Keeper Tournament - Date.To Be Announced This family event gives Junior Players who attend Camargo s Tennis Development Program the chance to bring their favorite keeper (parent, sibling, friend, other relative, or teaching pro) out to play against other teams. Teams are divided into flights according to ability. The round robin format allows for plenty of tennis in a relaxed, informal setting. The Kid N Keeper Tournament is an excellent way to introduce your developmental Junior Player to competitive tennis and push your advanced junior with heated matches. Junior Match Play Sunday s 5:00 7:00pm Structure: 8 game Pro Sets, a challenge ladder format will be used for standings, coaching at change-overs. Age Groups: 11 to 14 years old & 10 years and younger See flyer for additional details USTA Sanctioned Tournaments Camargo Junior Open Camargo Racquet Club will host USTA sanctioned Junior tournaments on the following dates. Player registration may be done on-line via www.usta.com with current USTA membership. Deadline for registration is midnight the Sunday before the start date of the tournament. 2018 Fall Dates Sept. 7-9 Challenger Girls & Boys 10 s singles 78 green ball Challenger Boy s 12 s - 18 s & girls 12 singles 78 yellow ball Oct. 12-14 Challenger Girl s & Boys 10 s singles 78 green ball Challenger Boy s 12 s-18 s singles & girls 12 s-14 78 yellow ball 8 Nov. 2-4 Nov. 9-11 Challenger Boy s & Girl s 16 s-18 singles 78 yellow ball Challenger Boys & Girls 10 s singles 78 green ball Challenger Boys & Girls 12-14 singles 78 yellow ball
Rest assured that your group will have a court at the same time every week. In fact, we ll book it for you! Camargo will hold your discounted court time for you at the same time every week. Just fill out a Prepaid Court Reservation Form or call Kim at 793-9200. Fall Session, 2018: Tuesday, September 4 - Monday, December 31, 2018 Monday Sept. 10, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018 17 Weeks Monday (after 2pm) Sept. 10, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018 15 Weeks Tuesday Sept. 4, 2018 - Dec. 18, 2018 16 Weeks Wednesday Sept. 5, 2018 - Dec. 26, 2018 17 Weeks Thursday Sept. 6, 2018 - Dec. 27, 2018 16 Weeks Friday Sept. 7, 2017 - Dec. 28, 2018 17 Weeks Saturday Sept. 8, 2018 - Dec. 29, 2018 17 Weeks Sunday Sept. 9, 2018 - Dec. 30, 2018 17 Weeks Winter Session, 2019 Wednesday January 2, 2019 Sunday, May 12, 2019 Have a great season! Camargo is pleased to announce that we are the new home for Samuel s Stringing Service Pro Shop Our in-house Pro Shop offers the latest tennis sportswear, racquets and accessories, as well as custom orders for that special purchase. Need a racquet strung? We ve got that with a 24-hour turn-around. Camargo is the new home for Samuel s Stringing Service. We are proud to have John here for the upcoming season. Babysitting Services Our Nursery is open Monday Friday 9-3 pm and is free to Camargo members during our regular indoor season. Guest children are welcome at only $2/child/tennis session! Ball Machine Use Need a hitting partner? No problem - our ball machine is conveniently located on Court #10 and is a great way to get in some extra practice at a time that s convenient for you! See page 2 of our brochure for more details! Locker Rental Need a convenient place to stash your stuff while you play? Check out our reasonable locker rentals on page 2. Parties and Special Events Did you know that our Club is available for private parties, bar mitzvahs and special events? We offer bar services and catering, too! See Jeane for more information. Free Wi-fi in the Club lobby! 9
CAMARGO RACQUET CLUB, INC. 8215 CAMARGO RD. CINCINNATI, OH 45243 (513) 793-9200