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THE RACQUET
the official newsletter of Timberhill Tennis Club
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Timberhill Tennis Club is a members-owned club whose mission is to provide its members with a superior tennis facility and to maintain a welcoming and friendly community for the enjoyment of social and competitive tennis.
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by Donna Keim
TTC President
Here's your monthly video message from Donna! Click this link to view a special video President's Parley!
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by Hunter Lipscomb
Director of Tennis Operations
I just returned from a two week trip with my family through some of the outstanding national parks in Northern California. It was nice to get away, and I wanted to thank the staff for keeping things at the club running continue reading
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COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITIES
by Hannah King, USPTA
Summer is tennis season for us here in the Pacific Northwest. Competition opportunities are at their height. Competition gives us the opportunity to put into use the physical, mental, and technical parts of game we have practiced. We can better see our strengths and weaknesses after analyzing our matches. This gives us the opportunity to improve faster. There are opportunities for all ages and at all levels to compete. There are many varieties of competition available: USTA
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 July 2015
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Timberhill Video of the Month
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TTC Annual Barbecue
Saturday, July 11, 2015
4:00pm-7:00pm
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TIMBERHILL TENNIS CLUB/EUGENE SWIM & TENNIS CLUB ADULT MIXER
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21
6:00-8:30 pm
at TIMBERHILL TENNIS CLUB
This is going to be a really fun event. We'll be looking for men and women at the 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, and maybe 4.5 levels to "mix it up" with a similar set of folks from ESTC that are making the trip up to Corvallis. We'll have split teams, meaning each team will be one TTC player, one ESTC player. It'll be a great night of tennis, and we'll be doing a potluck dinner to follow the tennis. So put it on your calendar, brush up on those skills and look for a signup in the club lobby next month!
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MONTHLY DUES ADJUSTMENT
The TTC Board of Directors voted in June to adjust monthly dues for membership at TTC. According to the bylaws, the dues rise 5% each year unless otherwise voted upon by the Board. This year, the adjustment is between 1.8%-3.3% for in-town members and closer to 5% for out-of-town members. This translates to anywhere from $1 to $5 more per month, depending upon the category of membership you hold. Below is the list of new dues rates, effective July 1:
Junior $58/mo
Single $82/mo
Couple $107/mo
Family $126/mo
Out of Town Junior $43/mo
Out of Town Single $61/mo
Out of Town Couple $79/mo
Out of Town Family $93/mo
It is a modest increase, and still keeps our club a great value!
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USTA LEAGUE NEWS
TTC Team Wins Weekend League Tournament!
The TTC women's 3.5 (40+) team won 3 out of 4 matches to claim the championship of the one weekend league tournament held at Salem Tennis &Swim Club May 30-31. The team started off on Saturday with a 3-2 victory over STSC, then lost 3-2 to Courthouse. On Sunday the team avenged the loss to Courthouse with a 4-1 win. Then they completed their weekend with a 3-2 victory over STSC to clinch the title. The team will next play the winner of the multi-week league on July 11 at a site to be determined that will send one team on to Pacific Northwest Sectionals in Spokane. Team captains were Patti Youngren & Mary Christensen and other team members were Edith Shields, Sherri Ross, Dianne Tanselli, Alice Bibler, Christy Schloss, Julianne Freeman, Marie Minard, Heidi Igarashi, Petra Cole and Tammy Skubinna
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AUTOPAY REMINDER
If you're not already taking advantage of it, I encourage you to enroll in TTC's automatic payment program. We can put your bill on an automatic monthly credit card charge, or bank debit. No more late fees or check writing! Contact any staff member for details.
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GET A HANDLE ON THIS....
Do you ever wonder why anyone would get a white replacement grip when they could get a black one instead? I mean, the white ones show dirt more quickly and who wants their racket to look dirty? The answer lies in the pigmentation process. As the manufacturers pigment the grips different colors, the grips lose a little of their tackiness and ability to retain tackiness over time. So if you are a heavy sweater, or you use a looser grip, these white grips might be just the thing for you. If those aren't issues, you'll get to choose! Come in for a grip assessment, and we can replace your worn grip with a new one in about 5 minutes!
 
WHAT'S SELLING THIS MONTH?
The new Head rackets are dominating the racquet sales right now, particularly the PWR models that we highlighted last month. Balls are always a steady seller--interesting that we've had to increase our annual shipments of balls each of the last three years! In the string department, it is a mixed bag, which is good--we have a wide variety of players at the club, and we carry a wide variety of strings to suit different game styles. Head FXP and Wilson NXT are the top selling synthetics, and Head Hawk tends to be the most-used polyester we carry. All of our strings do well, though. Ask one of us which is right for your style of play!
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A LETTER TO THE MEMBERSHIP FROM PATRICK FOLEY
Hello Timberhill Tennis Club Members!
I am sure most of you have heard that my last day at Timberhill was the end of May. In case you haven't already heard the news, I will be moving back to Roseburg over the summer to do my second internship in the wastewater engineering field, where I would like to pursue a career.
I just wanted to personally thank all of you for making me feel so welcomed. Working at Timberhill has made the past four years of my college career more entertaining and more fun than I could have ever imagined. I feel so blessed that I was able to meet each of you, and get to know your families personally. Coaching and serving the members at Timberhill is a memory I will cherish forever! Feel free to text or call me if you are ever down in Roseburg!
Patrick
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FRIDAY NIGHT MIXED
Don't forget to sign up for Friday Night Mixed in July! We'll be playing on Friday July 17 this month, and it is adult mixed doubles from 6:30 to 8:00 pm with an informal dessert potluck to follow. We've been getting a full three courts for this the past couple of months, so save your spot early! Look for signups in the lobby, or save your spot now!
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MEMBER REFERRAL GIFT!
Remember, lasting until the end of July, refer a new member to the club
and receive a FREE case of ProPenn tennis balls (that's a case,
folks! 24 cans!). Look for other fun incentives as the year progresses, and thanks for helping spread the word about our great game and great club!
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LOOKING FOR A TILE INSTALLER
One of the major projects at the club this summer will be a locker room facelift, and we are hoping to add tile floors to the project. If anyone at the club has experience installing ceramic tile floors and would be confident and interested in doing this project, please
contact Hunter as soon as possible so we can talk the project through.
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Bonjour de Paris!
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LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!
Don't forget to "like" us on Facebook! Be the first to hear about upcoming events, watch tennis tips from our pro staff, and chat with other members about what's going on at the club. You can also get in on occasional special pro shop deals specific to our Facebook friends!
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Men's League 7:45
Wed-Thu,8-9:
Pacific Western Junior Challenger (All Day)
Fri 10:
Rookie League 1:30-2:45
Sat 11:
TTC Annual Cookout, 4-7.
Fri 17:
Friday Night Mixed 6:30-8:30
Fri 24:
Rallyball 2:45-3:45
Fri 24:
Rookie League 1:30-2:45
Sat 25:
Summer Rookie Tournament (All Day)
Fri Jul 31-Sun Aug 2:
Corvallis Champs Tournament (All Day)
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August Thu's: Men's League 7:45 Fri 7: Rookie League 1:30-2:45 Fri 14: Rallyball 2:45-3:45 Fri 14: Rookie League (Summer Final) 1:30-2:45 Fri 14: Friday Night Mixed 6:30-8:30 Fri 21: Junior/Adult Summer Clinics End |
September Mon 14: Adult & Junior Clinics begin Fri 18: Rookie League 6:30- :45 Fri 25: Friday Night Mixed 6:30-8:30 |
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From The Clubhouse
I just returned from a two week trip with my family through some of the outstanding national parks in Northern California. It was nice to get away, and I wanted to thank the staff for keeping things at the club running so smoothly in my absence (I didn't check my email for 12 days!). Danielle and Hannah held down the fort in the front office, and Colby kept the instructional program firing on all cylinders. It is such a luxury to know that our staff is capable of taking care of business so my time away can truly be "time away".
I hope everyone is holding up through this mini-heat wave we're currently experiencing! The indoor court temperatures haven't been too bad despite the steamy conditions outside. Remember to keep hydrating this time of year! First off, I want to remind everyone to RSVP to the Annual Barbecue on July 11. We typically have between 75-100 people attend this event, and we want to make sure we have plenty of food and drink, so the sooner we know how many are attending (bring the whole family along!) just let us know. A side note is that we won't have our monthly member's luncheon in July, but we'll be back on August 28 at a site TBA, so save the date! July means junior tournaments around here, too, so be aware that courts will be in short supply on July 8-9, and July 31-August 2. Come out and cheer on our juniors during this time, and thanks for supporting our junior development program! Speaking of tournaments, our staff has been busy competing this summer, too! Colby won the Sunriver USTA Open tournament in June, and Andrew is competing in multiple PNW Circuit events this summer, as well. I'll keep you posted on results. We're looking into doing some visual improvements at the club in the coming months, including locker room facelifts and landscaping improvements in the parking and entrance areas. We'll be asking for some help, particularly with the landscaping phase of things, in the form of work parties to make things go quickly. Many hands make light work, so look for those announcements and pitch in for a better club. back to top
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HANNAH'S HANDY TIPS: Competition
Summer is tennis season for us here in the Pacific Northwest. Competition opportunities are at their height. Competition gives us the opportunity to put into use the physical, mental, and technical parts of game we have practiced. We can better see our strengths and weaknesses after analyzing our matches. This gives us the opportunity to improve faster. There are opportunities for all ages and at all levels to compete. There are many varieties of competition available: USTA (United States Tennis Association) offers team play and tournaments, there are various types of tournaments that are non-USTA, here at the club we offer club events, and then there is the every day practice match.
Beginners, did you know you may compete in tournaments as well? USTA offers tournaments and team play for all levels of play from beginner to advanced. There are non-USTA tournaments as well such as fundraisers and city championships. Here at the club we offer fun competition events such as Women's League, Men's League, play ladders, Adult/Jr Challenge, Sunday mixed doubles drop-in, and Friday Night Mixed. We also host USTA team play for a variety of ability levels. For juniors we offer tournaments, Rookie League, and team play nights.
Also, not to be over-looked, is the standard, every day, practice match. These, while not offering an equal pressure situation, are imperative to growing our game. Practice matches should be done weekly out of season, and several times a week during season. Play should be analyzed after completion just as you would analyze play after a tournament match.
If you are new to competition and would like more information on how to get involved ask one of our teaching pros. We can lead you in the right direction and offer suggestions. Check out the pnw.usta.com website to see the many competition options they offer. If you would like more information on how to analyze your match play please follow-up with one of the teaching pros or our Director of Tennis, Hunter.
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Board of Directors
Donna Keim, Pres
Michael Freeman, V. Pres
Cathy Frischmannn, Treas
Sammi Lehmann, Sec
Members at Large
Brad Teel
Ray Topping
Carol Warloe
Rosco Huebner
Cliff Feldman
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Administration
Hunter Lipscomb,
Dir. Tennis Operations
Colby Jager, Hannah King,
Andrew Pritchard, David Mildrexler
Assistant Pros
Newsletter
Gary Watson, watsog@comcast.net
Web and Office
www.timberhillbookings.com
www.timberhilltennis.com
Office 541-753-1043
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Timberhill Tennis Club | 2775 NW 29th Street I Corvallis, Oregon 97330
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