Hello YTC Family We are now six weeks into our 52nd season and the buzz in the building is ⚡electric⚡. Whether you are participating in programmed clinics, flexible adult tennis classes, or dinking pickleballs by the kitchen line, we are enthused by your participation and are gearing up to give you more of what you want!

Safety & Protocols Update With the NYS DOH warning of the recent rise in cases of the "triple threat" (new Covid-19 variants, the seasonal flu and RSV) and with the holidays quickly approaching, we continue with our enhanced regular cleaning protocols while providing an ample supply of sanitizer, wipes and tissues. As always, we respectfully ask those who are showing symptoms to stay home and help keep our YTC family safe. Thank you!

Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule

Regular schedule SUSPENDED from Thursday, Nov 24 - Sunday, Nov 27 Club CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day Club HOURS for 11/25-11/27, 8am-6pm Private lessons available Click here for full holiday schedule Contact the front desk for rates/availability

Dates to Remember

Why We Are All Safe-Play Certified Engaging, retaining and developing players is essential to the success of any sport. Competition in a fun, dynamic and safe space is a key driver in making this happen. Safe spaces are important for development and peace of mind, a commitment that Yonkers Tennis Center takes very seriously. We are the only club in the area that can proudly state that ALL STAFF MEMBERS are Safe-Play Certified (as 10/1/22). What is Safe-Play? Safe-Play is the USTA’s comprehensive athlete safety program consisting of education, screening, reporting tools and policies for appropriate conduct in tennis. The USTA works with the U.S. Center for SafeSport and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee to develop Safe Play policies, procedures and educational resources to support the USTA Safe Play program. Safe-Play Approval process is a combination of following: The U.S. Center for SafeSport’s training, which is a thorough and educational online course that takes about two hours to complete. A background check provided by the National Center for Safety Initiatives A series of annual renewals of training and additional background checks For the past 3 seasons, every coach who worked at YTC was Safe-Play certified. Our commitment to ensuring the entire staff has Safe-Play understanding shows that intention is real. We strive to use tennis to help youth players grow into the strongest, best version of themselves, where they feel safe, supported and strengthened.

Laver World Cup YTC is pleased to announce the 2022-23 LAVER WORLD CUP, a match play series over two 10-weeks sessions that your kids will love and be excited for! Session I begins this Saturday Nov 5th, 2022 Orange/Green Ball Players 4:00-6:00pm | Yellow Ball Players 6:00-8:00pm $420 for YTC Jr. Clinic Participants $500 Non-Program Participants If you are looking for ultimate flexibility, week to week sign-up is available at $50/session (subject to availability) Please email programmer@yonkerstennis.com for more info and availability.

Reminders

This Sunday, November 6th, Daylight Savings Time (DST) will end at 2 a.m. Don't forget to set your clocks 1 hr back, so you don't miss your tennis game! DST is a great time to get in the habit of scheduling a re-string and replacement grip for your racquet. Think of this time as the mandatory oil change that happens when your car's maintenance sign shows up. Re-stringing Rule of Thumb: If you play at least 2 times a week, min. requirement is 2 re-strings a year If you play at least 3 times a week, min. requirement is 3-5 re-strings a year If you play at least 4 times a week, min. requirement is 4-6 re-strings a year

Download the NEW YTC App! As you are well aware, we converted our software system in May 2022 to Club Automation. We are now excited to release an extension of the system with our new app, available for both Apple and Android. In your app store, download: YonkersTennis Things you can do with the app: get easy and convenient scan tag access to check in view and update your profile and billing information view your current registered activities view up-to-date class availability view your statement and pay your bill  Currently, booking a class or open time is not available just yet. You must log into the online portal before being able to gain access to the app. The portal is also accessible on our websites homepage www.yonkerstennis.com We hope this will make your experience at YTC all the better!

Staff Updates

Greicy Wong Front Desk  Greicy was raised in the Bronx, but has lived in Yonkers for 8 years and counting! She previously worked at Town Tennis Club in Manhattan and is excited to join the YTC team. Greicy never played tennis, but would love to learn! She graduated with a degree in marketing and is now studying nursing. Greicy is thrilled to be part of Yonkers Tennis Center family!

Teresa Pereira Front Desk  Teresa is a Yonkers resident and long time YTC player. Teresa is an art teacher and former girls tennis coach at Maria Regina High School. She is a painter, muralist and runs her own graphic design business. She also teaches art programs in the community and is a board member of The Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library. Please say hello to Teresa while she's working on Friday evenings.

YTC Gives Back

A big THANK YOU to everyone who supported breast cancer awareness week at YTC, participated in booking open court time and purchased pink T-shirts! We are proud to donate $1300 to Susan G. Komen Early detection saves lives, so remember to schedule regular screenings and checks ups. YTC will be hosting a food drive through December 18th benefiting Feeding Westchester. Perishable food items can be dropped off in the box in the lounge during this time. Click the link to learn more and find out how you can help Feeding Westchester We are appreciate all donations!

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