2010 Speed Tennis
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Speed Tennis is a mixed doubles event scheduled Saturday afternoons during May and June at the Riverside Park tennis courts and co-sponsored by NYC Tennis Partners with the Riverside Clay Tennis Association (RCTA) and the 119th St. Tennis Association (119TA). It's a fun way to meet and play with many tennis enthusiasts and find compatible partners. Speed Tennis events take place on five consecutive Saturday afternoons from May 8th to June 5th. Each event is limited to 24 players on five courts. There are six 20-minute rounds with four games per round. All participants play five rounds and have one bye round, an opportunity to observe others play. At the end of the event you’ll submit a list of the people you would like to play with again – confidentially, of course – and you’ll be provided with the contact information for those who would like to play with you. • Saturday, May 8th 1-3pm for 3.0 level & above @ 119th St.
• Saturday, May 15th 1-3pm for 3.5 level & below @ 96th St. (RCTA membership required)
• Saturday, May 22nd 1-3pm for 3.5 level and above @ 96th St. (RCTA membership required)
• Saturday, May 29th 1-3pm for registered Red Clay Tennis Assn. ladder play @ 96th St. (RCTA membership required)
• Saturday, June 5th 1-3pm for 3.0 level & above @ 119th St.
The Sunday following each event is the rain date for that event.
COST: $25 for RCTA and 119TA members includes balls, court time, refreshments, and prizes. 100% of proceeds goes to the tennis associations. Membership in RCTA ($50/year) is required for the events at the 96th St. courts; an additional $25 ladder fee is required for the May 29th event. Membership in 119TA ($25/year) is not required for the events at the 119th St. courts; however the event cost is $35 for non-members.
Click HERE to reserve a space at an RCTA Speed Tennis event (96th St. courts). To reserve a space at a 119TA Speed Tennis event (119th St. courts) email dorlene@yahoo.com or phone me at 212-787-6021. Previous years' Speed Tennis events filled quickly so act now! NOTE: Both RCTA and 119TA sponsor several tournaments over the summer months plus ladders and special events. Membership in these organizations supports their activities and affords you the opportunity to compete, meet new partners, and make new friends. I look forward to seeing you on the courts! Dorlene Kaplan |