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Contents Welcome 2 Unlock your tennis potential 3 A tailor-made experience 4 A typical day 5 Which venue is for you? 6 Mallorca - Park Club Hotel 8-9 Algarve - Luz Bay Hotel 10-11 Algarve - Amendoeira 12-13 How to book your tour 14-15 Tennis Camps 16 Tennis Holidays 17 Supported By:
Unlock Your Tennis Potential Welcome to Jonathan Markson Tennis Camps. With over 30 years of experience in organising camps and holidays we can help you put together a trip that is right for you. Founded in 1981 by Scottish International, Jonathan Markson, our camps and holidays are for everyone who is passionate about tennis. Learn, play and train with your team or club at one of our fabulous tennis locations. Prepare for tournaments and fine tune your technique by immersing yourselves in a wonderful week of tennis. Our group programmes are designed to meet your needs with flexible options, from the type of accommodation to the tennis programme itself. We look forward to seeing you on court! The Jonathan Markson Tennis Team 3
A Tailor-Made experience A tennis tour gives you and your group the opportunity to immerse yourselves in a week or more of tennis coaching. Whether you are a school team, group of players, or club, we will create a tennis holiday package that meets all your needs. The Highlights Three fantastic resorts Paguera, Mallorca (Pages 8-9); Amendoeira, Algarve (Pages 10-11); Luz Bay, Algarve (12-13) Highly qualified & experienced coaches X-Davis Cup & top Senior Tour coaches Self-catering or half/full-board Cook on a budget or enjoy our fantastic half/full board packages Flexible tennis & fitness programmes Learn, play and train according to your schedule Financial Failure Cover Your accommodation and tennis package is covered in accordance with the 1992 Tour Op Package regulations Flights by DialAFlight Flights are sourced by our ATOL bonded friends! 4 Serving up what you need!
Promote Your Tour To help you promote your tour a range of promotional material is available. Sign Up Now posters Flyers Resort videos Photo bank For groups of 15 or more players, our JMT team is available to visit your club or school for a meeting with the players or even their parents! Flexible tennis & fitness programme We will create a programme that meets your needs. Coaching Free play Fitness A standard programme includes 3 hours of coaching per day plus time for free play and fitness. Free spaces for organisers For every ten players we will provide one free space for the organiser(s) of the tour. Budgeting A typical week s tour with half-board accommodation and 15 hours of coaching costs between 495 and 750 per person. Key factor affecting price are time of year, coaching hours and the number of players. With or Without coaching We provide packages with or without coaching. Past Clients Dragon School Giggleswick School Moulsford Prep School Oakham School Radley College Shrewsbury School St Paul's Prep School Tormead School Uppingham School Warwick School Cheltenham College Promote your tour Tennis Camps for you
A typical Day 08:00 Breakfast 09:00-12:00 Tennis Coaching 12:30 Lunch 14:00-17:00 Tennis / Pool / Beach 17:00 Fitness 18:00 Game of volleyball / 19:00 Dinner 19:45 Evening entertainment 22:30 Lights Out Paguera beach, Mallorca
Which Venue? Use this table to identify the venue best for you Clay courts 3 7 7 Astro-Turf courts 7 3 3 Self-catering 7 7 3 Half-board 3 3 3 Full-board 3 3 3 Swimming pool 3 3 3 Fitness centre / Spa 3 3 3 Beach Volleyball 3 3 3 5-a-side football 7 7 3 Golf 7 7 3 Near the beach 3 3 7 In a sports complex 7 7 3 Bars & Clubs (walking distance) 3 3 7 You want more choice? Mallorca - Park Club Hotel No problem! We can arrange a tour to one our other holiday destinations. You can choose from: Cyprus, Cape Town, Florida, Tunisia or Venice! Algarve - Luz Bay Algarve - Amendoeira A Typical Day / Which Venue? If you would like to stay in the UK then try our Easter and summer camps in London, Oxford and Yorkshire. 7
Mallorca - Park Club Mallorca is one of the most popular tennis destinations in Europe. With over 300 days of sunshine, it is a perfect destination for early and late season group trips. Groups stay at the Park Club hotel (3 star) which is only five minutes walk from the beach! Clay Courts, Mallorca
Ali and Nadal Pool by the tennis courts Fitness centre Park Club Hotel The Highlights Accommodation, Food and Facilities You will stay in the fantastic Park Club Hotel. The hotel is perfect for schools, groups and clubs with a wide range of room types and a large restaurant to feed hungry tennis players! 3 star hotel Half or full board package available Twin / triple en-suite rooms Outdoor and indoor pools Jacuzzi Beach volleyball Restaurant and bar area Evening entertainment programme Wifi lounge 5 minutes walk from the beach and shops 10-12 minutes walk from the courts Mallorca Mallorca is a mecca for tennis fans. Home of Nadal, this is the perfect location to fine tune your serve in the morning, explore the island in the afternoon or continue working on your game with some extra court time. Single, twin or triple rooms available The Tennis Academy Mallorca One of the best academies in Spain, run by the fantastic Valerie and Ali. 15 clay courts Tennis clubhouse (Incl. restaurant/bar) Swimming pool Fitness centre Practice wall Four minutes walk from the hotel Head Coach Our programme is led by former Davis Cup player and top international coach Ali Yenilmez. He has 30 years of experience coaching adults and children of all levels. A dedicated coach with excellent communication skills, he heads a team of internationally certified coaches who share his commitment to improving and inspiring every pupil in a fun-loving atmosphere. 9 Getting There Palma Airport (c.2.5 hours from UK) Poolside Transfers It takes about 30 minutes to reach Paguera from the airport. We can arrange private car/bus hire or book the excellent (great value) shuttle that runs between the airport and the resort. Mallorca - club park
Algarve - Praia da Luz - Luz Bay Hotel The Luz Bay Hotel is on the east side of town (next to Baia da Luz), 5 minutes walk from the beach and centre. A perfect location for groups of every size. The half / full board package means teams can concentrate on their tennis while keeping up their energy from the fantastic buffet selections! 10 Luz Bay Hotel- swimming pool & bar area (tennis courts to right of picture)
Typical twin Accommodation Poolside Relax in the spa The Highlights Hotel accommodation Luz Bay is set in a beautiful garden landscape. The two-three storey accommodation encircles the fabulous bar and pool area. Each room has its own terrace or garden. Rooms are clean, spacious and functional. Satellite television Air-conditioning Wifi (small charge) Coffee machine (small charge) Each twin room has a separate room/area person. Superior rooms and Suites offer more living space. The hotel grounds are gated with access through the main (staffed) reception at night. Indulge in the buffet Leisure facilities Two large pools 3 new astro-turf courts Pool Bar Large buffet restaurant Private club/group area Sauna and jacuzzi Spa and massage services 5 minutes walk from the beach Head Coach Our team of coaches is headed by the charismatic Luis Machado. In his youth he was a top player in Portugal and, more recently, has been ranked in the top ten seniors with victories in a number of tournaments. He has been working with Jonathan Markson Tennis for seventeen years with great coaching skills, enthusiasm and dedication. He is a character who lives life to the full. Have fun at the beach Getting There Faro Airport (c.2 hours from UK) Transfers It takes under approximately 1 hour to reach Luz from the airport. We can arrange private car or bus hire for you and your group. Algarve - Luz Bay Hotel 11
Algarve - Amendoeira Amendoeira in the Algarve is a purpose built resort with all facilities on site. With it's six tennis courts, two football pitches, volleyball court, gym and club house it really is an ideal location for tennis groups looking for everything in one place! 12 The spectacular courts of Amendoeira
The Sports Club 6 astro courts Fully equipped fitness centre Villa with pool The Highlights Accommodation, Food and Facilities Accommodation is a very high level of comfort with a mix of 2 bedroom apartments and 3 and 4 bedroom villas. 2 bedroom apartments 3 & 4 bedroom villas (with pool) Self-catering, half / full board packages Outdoor heated pools Jacuzzi Restaurant and bar area Wifi across the resort (free) 2 golf courses & pro shop The Algarve It is no secret why people love playing tennis in Portugal. With its warm climate and beautiful scenery, this was our first international tennis destination. Modern accommodation The Sports Club Located in the Amendoeira Sports complex. A free shuttle will transfer you from your villa to the club. 6 Astro courts Tennis clubhouse (Incl. restaurant/bar) Artificial 5-a-side football pitches Volleyball court Fitness centre Head Coach Our team of coaches is headed by the charismatic Luis Machado. In his youth he was a top player in Portugal and, more recently, has been ranked in the top ten seniors with victories in a number of tournaments. He has been working with Jonathan Markson Tennis for seventeen years with great coaching skills, enthusiasm and dedication. He is a character who lives life to the full. Spacious rooms Getting There Faro Airport (c.2 hours from UK) Transfers It takes under approximately 30 minutes to reach Amendoeira from the airport. We can arrange private car or bus hire for you and your group. Algarve - Amendoeira 13
how to plan your tour Every group has different needs so we have put together a few steps to start you off. Please contact us for further help and advice. Radley College, April 2013, Mallorca
Steps to a perfect tour! Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: Pick a venue Choose from one of our two group venues Select your ideal arrival/ departure dates Identify who is coming on the trip Ages of players Number of players Number of staff / playing vs. non-playing Identify key training programme preferences Coaching versus playing time Training facilities required i.e. gym etc. Select the type of accommodation and facilities required Self-catering, half board, full board packages Just want to play tennis or are sports facilities important? Football, beach volleyball, swimming etc. Other considerations Is supervision required? Do you need help with flights and transfers or are you booking your own? how to plan your tour Call us on +44 (0)20 7603 2422 email info@marksontennis.com 15
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