Welcome to the January 2017 issue of  Beyond the Baseline 

Happy 2017 to everyone at YTC!  I hope you have been able to enjoy some time with your friends and family over the past few days.  We've had a great week at the club with a lot of you enjoying some additional tennis time over the past week.  It's great to see so many of you coming in to play with your friends and family to stay active.  

Earlier this year, Thane and I attended the USTA Eastern Conference and one of the big takeaways from that conference was a discussion on getting more people active and and promoting that every person can be an active athlete.  My goal for 2017 is to help promote the benefits of being an active person for not only kids, but also adults.  We all have reasons that can keep us from being active, but even as little as a 30 minute walk can help you physically and mentally.  Almost all of us are not going to be a professional athlete, but that doesn't mean that we can't enjoy playing sports and getting the benefits that they offer.  

I ask that you join me in helping to promote  to all of your friends, family, and everyone you know  that being active can impact every person in so many ways and let's get more people active in 2017!

Here's a great short video clip from Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy on the benefits of sports for both kids and adults.    Click here to view Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy's video!

From our family at YTC, we wish you and your family a very happy, active, and healthy 2017!  

In this issue you'll find:
  • 45th Celebration Save the Date
  • A list of upcoming events in January
  • The many social, physical and mental benefits of tennis!
  • Upcoming Pro Tennis Events
  • Project Play:  Helping kids become more active!
  • NEW Tennis Events for Adults 
  • Updated January Flex Clinic schedule 
  • Pickleball + Pickleball Open Time

Enjoy the January issue of 
Beyond the Baseline!


Sincerely,

Mark Santucci 
Director of Tennis & Operations
Yonkers Tennis Center
Upcoming Events
We are back on our regular schedule starting 
January 2nd

Adults
January 6 | Tennis Essentials with Nigel Brown |   8:00 - 11:00pm
January  7 | Westchester MeetUp with Ben Chin  |  8:00 - 12:00pm
January 13 | Friday Night Tennis with Carmen Bayon |   8:00 - 12:00pm
January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31  | Pickleball  |  1:15 - 2:45pm
January 20  | USTA Women's Doubles Tournament  | 8:00 - 11:00pm
January 21 | Westchester MeetUp with Ben Chin  |  8:00 - 12:00pm
January 27 | Friday Night Tennis with Carmen Bayon |  8:00 - 12:00pm
January 28 |YTC 45th Celebration|  5:00 - 7:00pm
January 28 | Westchester MeetUp with Ben Chin  |  8:00 - 12:00pm

Juniors 
January  7|  Red & Orange Ball Play Day |   5:00 - 6:30pm
January  7| Green & Yellow Ball Play Day | 6:30 - 8:00pm
January  14|  Level 3  10 and Under Orange Ball tournament 5:00 - 7:00pm
January  14|  Level 3  14 and Under Yellow Ball tournament |   7:00 - 10:00pm
January 21|  Red & Orange Ball Play Day | 5:00 - 6:30pm
January 21| Green & Yellow Ball  Play Day |  6:30 - 8:00pm
January 28 |YTC 45th Celebration|  5:00 - 7:00pm

 Upcoming Pro Tennis Events in the Metro Area!
 
Don't miss your chance to see John McEnroe, Andy Roddick, Jim Courier and James Blake compete in the PowerShares QQQ Cup January 7th at Barclays Center! These legends will square off in two one-set semi-finals with the winners battling in the championship match.
 
Tickets and unique VIP Packages, including access to the VIP Player Party, Backstage Meet and Greet, and "Play with the Pros" Hitting Sessions, are on Sale now at PowerSharesSeries.com
 
USE CODE "PSS15" TO SAVE 15% ON P2-P5 TICKETS!    




2017 marks the 10th annual BNP Paribas Showdown. Tennis icon Venus Williams takes on French Open Champion Garbine Muguruza. Fan favorite Juan Martin del Potro plays Japan's Kei Nishikori. Top ranked American Jack Sock battles Australian up start Nick Kyrgios. And a legends match will be announced at a later date. 

This year's tennis celebration will feature a new and exciting fast format and will benefit the USTA Foundation.


Use the Promo Code: YTC2017



Try these 3  great options to enjoy being active and connect with new people!

Tennis Essentials with Nigel Brown

Westchester MeetUp with Ben Chin

Friday Night Tennis with Carmen Bayon



These events are not run by Yonkers Tennis Center.  
Please contact individuals listed above to register for their events.  

Flex Clinic Updates + Schedule

Every time you step on the court is another time to have fun and meet a new friend.  Flex clinics are a great way to enjoy some extra tennis with a new group of players each time.


1.5 Hour Point Play:$48
2 hour Boot Camp: $65

 


  Sign up by calling the Front desk at 914-968-6918x0. Reservations required.  
24 hour cancellation applies.  A form of payment must be on file for reservation. 

Pickleball Open Time 
Reserve a court from 12-4pm on Friday's for $40 per hour

Compression  = improved  circulation 
faster recovery = More tennis!!

Who should wear Zensah Tech+ Compression Socks?

Everyone from runners, basketball players, fitness enthusiasts, travelers, and those on their feet all day like nurses are able to benefit from wearing compression socks. The compression socks featured graduated compression to help improve circulation and blood flow, reduce leg fatigue, and support muscles.

"I have varicose veins in both of my legs and since I started wearing Zensah my legs feel great after walking 18 holes of golf or playing an hour of tennis.  I wish I had started wearing them sooner!" - Thane Schweyer, YTC Club Manager 


Zensah Compression socks come in a variety of colors and all sizes
Speak to Coach Pat abo ut how compression can help your game!

 

A Few Reminders for the 2016-17 Season

Mary Lou is the Statement and Billing Guru
Mary Lou will be taking over the billing and statements for everyone. She's here at the club 4 days a week and will be more immediate contact for you. Julie will continually be involved in our internal business items.  

Thane will be the point person for Adult and Junior registrations.
Thane has been around tennis his entire life and has a wealth of tennis knowledge, and knows everything there is to know about the program.  All players should reach out to him for getting into a class or anything club related.  He can help you!  Thane can be reached at 914-968-6918x338 or tschweyer@yonkerstennis.com. 

Mark and Richard are your "Go to People" for anything on court!
Mark and Richard are now focusing their efforts more on what's happening on the courts.  They will be your point people once you've signed up for a group clinic, season court, or Flex clinic.  If you have questions about what's going on in your clinics, how you can get involved in USTA Leagues, or how to get connected with other players, they are there to help!

Pay When You Play
For day to day events such as Flex Clinics, Open time, semi and private lessons, we require a Visa of MasterCard at the time of reservation.  On the day of the event, the payment will be processed with the form of payment on file unless you choose to provide a different form of payment such as check or cash.

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