Welcome to Anoka Ramsey Tornado Tennis
Director: Patty Egart
The goal of ARAA Tennis is to promote the game of tennis with the hope that it will become a sport that our youth will enjoy as children, in high school, in college and for a lifetime. The program began in 1999 and offers opportunities for youth, ages 5 to 18. The programs are designed around the USTA programs QuickStart Tennis and USTA Junior Team Tennis. ARAA offers instructional in-house programs for ages 5-14 in the spring and fall and instructional in-house and traveling programs for ages 5-18 in the summer. ARAA Winter programs are held at Public Indoor Tennis.
Summer Tennis Program
Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association
2009 Summer Tennis Program
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MISSION
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To offer a top quality tennis program for ages 3 - 18. The program will help to strengthen our middle school and high school programs and help Anoka Boy’s and Girl’s teams to be more competitive in our conference, regions and state.
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
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The program includes instruction on skills and strategy, drills, set play, strength, conditioning and team matches. The program features flexible daytime and evening times, In-house Junior Team Tennis matches and a Traveling Jr. Team Tennis (JTT) option for 12U, 14U and 18U age groups. The 6U, 8U and 10U age groups will use the QuickStart format with modified equipment and courts sizes.
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Drills: The strokes and strategies of tennis will be covered throughout the program. Each session will include Serve and Return practice and will have a focus “Shot of the Day”.
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Set Play: All in the program may play supervised sets from Noon-1pm Tuesday through Thursday at no additional fee. The player that records the most sets at the end of the program will win a prize.
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Boot Camp: All players on program may participate in intense ½ hour trainingtwice a week.
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Friday Morning Matches: All players in program ages 8 and older are invited to play a match every Friday morning. Players need to have rallying skills to play in matches.
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Traveling Jr. Team Tennis: USTA Jr. Team Tennis is the largest youth tennis league in the country. Teams are coed and made up of at least six players, three boys and three girls, based on similar ages and skill levels and matches are played weekly. Complete information on Traveling Jr. Team Tennis on page 3.
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PROGRAM DATES:
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June 15 – July 30*. No tennis the week of June 29-July 3 with exception of Traveling JTT matches.
14U and 18U Traveling Jr. Team Tennis participants will be participating in the Northwest Suburban Area Championship on July 16 & 17 at Coon Rapids HS. Other age groups will be moved to a TBD site on July 17. *12U will participate in the Sectional Championship on August 7 at the Fred Wells Tennis Center.
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LOCATION:
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Anoka High School Tennis Courts; Away Traveling JTT match locations TBA
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COST:
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A Tornado Tennis Pass may be purchased at the following rates:
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Age by 8/31/09
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# Drills
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Drill Length
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Drills per Week
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In-house
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Traveling JTT Option**
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Ages 3 & 4
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12
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30 minutes
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2
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60.00
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N/A
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Ages 3 & 4
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18
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30 minutes
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3
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90.00
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N/A
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6U, 8U
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12
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60 minutes
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2
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96.00
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N/A
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6U, 8U
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18
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60 minutes
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3
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144.00
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N/A
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10U*, 12U, 14U, 18U
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12
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90 minutes
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2
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144.00
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174.00
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10U*, 12U, 14U, 18U
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18
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90 minutes
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3
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216.00
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246.00
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10U, 12U, 14U, 18U
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Full Play Pass
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90 minutes
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Unlimited
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265.00
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265.00
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*10U may play on 12U Traveling Teams **USTA membership required. Sign up at www.usta.com.
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TORNADO TENNIS PASS:
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The tennis pass will be issued the first day player attends a drill. It needs to be presented to the coach to be punched at the beginning of each session. Additional tennis passes may be purchased at any time if more sessions are desired at the rate of 12.00 per session. There are no dates on the passes; if the participant is out of town one week, they may attend four sessions the following week. In-house and Traveling Jr. Team Tennis matches and tournaments, set play and Friday matches do not require use of the pass.
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WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
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2009 SUMMER ARAA TORNADO TENNIS SCHEDULE
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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9-10:30am
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14U, 18U
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9-10am
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6U, 8U
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9-10:30am
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14U, 18U
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9-10am
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6U, 8U
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9-11am Matches
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10:30-Noon
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10U, 12U
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9-10:30am
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10U, 12U
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10:30-Noon
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10U, 12U
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9-10:30am
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10U, 12U
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10:30-11am
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Ages 3 & 4
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10:30am-Noon
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14U, 18U
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10:30-11am
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Ages 3 & 4
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10:30am-Noon
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14U, 18U
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10:30-11am
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BOOT CAMP
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10:30-11am
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BOOT CAMP
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11am-Noon
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6U, 8U
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10-10:30am
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Ages 3 & 4
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11am-Noon
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6U, 8U
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10-10:30am
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Ages 3 & 4
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Noon-1pm
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Set Play
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Noon-1pm
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Set Play
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Noon-1pm
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Set Play
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Noon-1pm
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Set Play
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1pm
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Traveling JTT Matches
14U Int;
14U Adv
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1pm
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Traveling JTT Matches
12U Int
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1pm
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Traveling JTT Matches
18U Int; 18U Adv
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3:30pm
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Traveling JTT Matches
14U Novice
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3:30pm
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Traveling JTT Matches
12U Novice
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3:30pm
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Traveling JTT Matches
18U Novice
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6-6:30
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Ages 3 & 4
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6-6:30
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Ages 3 & 4
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6:30-7:30pm
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6U, 8U
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6:30-7:30pm
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6U, 8U
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6-7:30pm
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10U, 12U, 14U
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6-7:30pm
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10U, 12U, 14U
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SHOT OF THE DAY SCHEDULE:
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SHOT OF THE DAY
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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June 15
Groundstrokes
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June 16
Volleys & Overhead
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June 17
Volleys & Overhead
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June 18
Groundstrokes
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June 22
Doubles Strategy
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June 23
Singles Strategy
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June 24
Singles Strategy
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June 25
Doubles Strategy
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Week of June 29- July 3 NO DRILLS; JTT MATCHES ONLY
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July 6
Volleys & Overhead
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July 7
Groundstrokes
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July 8
Groundstrokes
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July 9
Volleys & Overhead
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July 13
Singles Strategy
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July 14
Doubles Strategy
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July 15
Doubles Strategy
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July 16
Singles Strategy
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July 20
Groundstrokes
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July 21
Volleys & Overhead
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July 22
Volleys & Overhead
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July 23
Groundstrokes
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July 27
Doubles Strategy
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July 28
Favorite Games
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July 29
Favorite Games
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July 30
Tennis Olympics & Party
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What is the difference between In-house JTT and Traveling JTT?
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In-house JTT
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Traveling JTT
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All matches at home
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Home and away matches- carpooling available
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Parents needed to help coach
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Coaches provided
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No opportunity to advance
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May advance to Area, Sectional and National Championships
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Season ending tournament
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Season ending tournament
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No USTA Junior Membership required
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USTA Junior Membership required
Cost: $18.00 includes:
- 1 year subscription to Smash magazine
- Eligible to participate in USTA sanctioned tournaments and events
- Additional member discounts at a variety of tennis events, retail stores, movie theatres, and dining establish
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TRAVELING JR. TEAM TENNIS LEVELS:
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Age by August 31, 2009
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Novice
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Intermediate
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Advanced
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12U Novice
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12U Intermediate
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14U Novice
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14U Intermediate
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14U Advanced
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18U Novice
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18U Intermediate (JV Level)
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18U Advanced (Varsity Level)
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This player is new to the game of tennis or has been playing for less than two years. They are just learning to play and judge where the ball is going. They enjoy tennis as a recreational sport and have very little or no match play experience. Tournament players or players with high school varsity experience should not be playing at the novice level. This level has NO ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES to a National Championship, but will possibly have a type of season-ending event.
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Generally, this player is fairly consistent when hitting medium paced shots, but is not comfortable with all strokes and lacks execution when trying for directional control, depth, or power. They typically have some match play experience.
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(3.5 and above) – Generally, players at this level are varsity level players on a high school team, or in the case of younger players, striving to play at this level. They have achieved improved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots, but need to develop depth and variety. They exhibit more aggressive net play, have improved court coverage, and are developing teamwork in doubles.
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STAFF:
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The program will be coached by experienced and trained instructors. Most coaches are PTR certified.
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PRIVATE LESSONS:
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Tornado Tennis instructors will be available for semi-private or private lessons. Coach’s contact information will be posted at tennis courts and at www.arsports.org. Payment will be arranged with and made directly to the instructor.
| Pete |
Messer |
763-221-3485 |
messe065@umn.edu |
| Kiersten |
Johnson |
763-227-1282 |
johnsonkie@uwstout.edu |
| Kara |
Johnson |
612-998-3490 |
kara.johnson@st.bemidjistate.edu |
| Amy |
Johnson |
763-218-3320 |
tennischica5190@yahoo.com |
| Thomas |
Eskro |
763-706-7869 |
skro90@gmail.com |
| Chad |
Fellows |
612-298-1707 |
chadfellows@hotmail.com |
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
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Friday, May 15, 2009. A $20.00 late fee will be assessed for registrations after May 16. The players will receive their tennis pass at the first session they attend.
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TO REGISTER:
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Summer 2009 ARAA Tennis
Registration Form
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 15, 2009. A $20.00 late fee will be assessed for registrations after May 15. The players will receive their tennis pass at the first session they attend.
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Have you ever registered online with ARAA?
Yes No
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Household last name:
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Player Info:
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Last
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First
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M.I.
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Address:
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Street
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City
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Zip
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Birth Date
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Male Female
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School
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Grade
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Parent Info:
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Mother’s Name
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Father’s Name
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Phone:
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Home - -
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Cell - -
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Email:
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Email 1
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Email 2
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Age Group: Ages 3 & 4 6U 8U 10U 12U 14U 18U (Age by August 31, 2009)
Level: Novice Intermediate Advanced
T-shirt Size:3T 4T YXS YS YM YL YXL AS AM AL AXL
In-house program:
Ages 3 & 4 Twelve 30 minute drills Cost: 60.00
Ages 3 & 4 Eighteen 30 minute drills Cost: 90.00
6U, 8U In-house Twelve 60 minute drills Cost: 96.00
6U, 8U In-house Eighteen 60 minute drills Cost: 144.00
10U, 12U, 14U, 18U Twelve 90 minute drills Cost: 144.00
10U, 12U, 14U, 18U Eighteen 90 minute drills Cost: 216.00
10U, 12U, 14U, 18U Full Play-Unlimited Cost: 265.00
Traveling Program* (Includes one weekly match & tournaments):
12U, 14U, 18U Twelve 90 minute drills Cost: 174.00
12U, 14U, 18U Eighteen 90 minute drills Cost: 246.00
12U, 14U, 18U Full Play-Unlimited Cost: 265.00
USTA # EXP:
*USTA membership required. Sign up or renew at www.usta.com.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND WAIVER: I, the parent or guardian of the above named candidate for the Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association’s (ARAA) athletic program, do hereby give my consent for the above to participate in any and all ARAA activities during the current season. I assume full risks and hazards incidental to such participation and waive, release, absolve, indemnify and agree to hold harmless ARAA and any other cooperating associations or organizations, the organizers, supervisors, sponsors, coaches, participants and persons transporting my child or children to or from activities, for any claim arising out of injury. I further agree to assume all risks and hazards incidental to the use of facilities in the City of Anoka or Ramsey, and waive, release, absolve, indemnify and agree to hold harmless the City of Anoka or Ramsey for any claim arising out of injury. I give my permission for ARAA to use our name, address and phone number for roster purposes only.
Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:
Amount: Check #: Cash Amt: Date Received:
Make checks payable to “ARAA Tennis”
Mail Tennis Registrations to: Patty Egart, 14930 Makah St. NW · Andover · MN · 55304
Hotline: 763·422·9555 x 7
ARAA Board Meetings are the Last Sunda of Every Month · 6:00pm · Central Park Building Everyone Welcome
Spring Tennis Program
ARAA will offer a spring tennis program April 28-May 30. Players will be taught basic skills and strategy of the game. Players will meet at Anoka High School on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Sunny Acres and Riversbend may be also used for ages 11-14. All ages will participate in a tournment on May 30. All players will receive a t-shirt. NEW players to the program will receive a racquet.
AGE TIME COST MAY 30 TOURNAMENT TIME
5-10 6 -7:00pm $65.00 10am-Noon
11-14 7 – 8:30pm $80.00 Noon-2:30pm
New program for high school age girls! High school girls are invited to play in a spring league. Players will play both singles and doubles. Play will be supervised by a tennis professional. Players will meet on all Saturdays in May.
Girls age 15-18 10am-Noon $25.00
Tennis Board Members
| Program Director |
Patty Egart |
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Photograph Coordinator:
Communicate with photographer,
enlist volunteers to help organize players on picture night, distribute pictures.
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Registration Coordinator:
Check-in players on first night, hand out t-shirts and racquets.
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Interested? |
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Party Coordinator:
Order treats and organize treats for last night of tennis.
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Paula Gallagher |
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Treasurer
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Tiffany Talbot |
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IT:
Update and post information on ARAA website.
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Interested? |
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Interested in Becoming a Board Member?
If you have an interest in promoting tennis for our youth, here is an opportunity that requires minimal time. The demands of program operation are not overwhelming. Available positions include:
Please call or e-mail the Program Director to express your ideas for the tennis program.
| Photograher Coordinator |
Communicate with photographer, help coordinator on picture night, distribute photos
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Registration Coordinator
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Coordinator volunteers to staff at registration and on the first night of tennis.
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Party Coordinator
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Order food and beverages for the party on the last night of tennis
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Treasurer
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Make deposits and pay bills, create financial reports for ARAA Board.
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Upload and update the tennis website
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Data Entry
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Enter registrations in online system and email list to director
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Travel Coordinator
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Summer program only; assist with summer tennis scheduling and communication |
Parents - We NEED Your Help
Members of the Anoka High School Boy’s and Girl’s teams will be on court coaching but we also need your help! We need you to help feed balls, to keep the ball hoppers filled, keep score if needed and participate in some games and drills. Wear your tennis shoes and bring a racquet if you have one. Please do not bring small children on court with you. We have had some close calls with little ones almost getting hit by a ball.
Weather
Please dress your child appropriately if it is chilly. In case of rain, lightning or if the weather is below 45 degrees, tennis will be canceled. Use your best judgment. Please pick-up your child or make arrangements to have your child picked up if it starts raining or lightning during a session.
ARAA Refund Policy
All requests for refunds must be made in writing and directed to that particular sport’s Commissioner. All refunds will be assessed a $15.00 processing fee. A full refund will be given, minus the processing fee, until April 1st. From April 2nd thru April 15th, refunds will be given minus any and all expenses incurred to that point including, but not limited to, uniform fee, team registration fees and player registration fees. No refunds will be given after April 15th with the exception of injuries that require the child to withdraw from the sport for the remainder of the season and which occur within the first four (4) weeks of the season. Refunds for injuries occurring after this date will not be allowed. In order to be entitled to a refund for injuries, the injuries must be reported to the Sports Commissioner in writing, indicating the extent of your child’s injury, and that your child will not be able to participate in that sport for the remainder of the season. Contacting your child’s coach will not be accepted as suitable notification.
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