Club Happenings

Hello LNRC/TCMB members!

PRO FUTURES - NOW THROUGH THIS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th
Pro Futures is here!  Laguna Niguel Racquet Club is bustling with world-class players looking to earn ATP points in the biggest tournament of the year!  Don't miss your chance to watch phenomenal tennis up close and personal - make sure to stop by LNRC now through this Sunday, September 29th and catch the action!
Attached is important and interesting information regarding the tournament thus far: Tuesday's Results; Wednesday's Order of Play; Singles Main Draw and Doubles Main Draw.

FRIDAY NIGHT MIXED DOUBLES - THIS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th
This Friday is "September Serve-Aces" Friday Night Mixed Doubles - don't miss out on the club's biggest and best social tennis event!  Serve up some fun on the court, then let us serve up the cervezas as we raffle off prizes!  There is no charge to play, but be sure to bring a new can of balls for your matches.  Sign up at the Front Desk in the Activities Book, on our poster at the Top Spin Bar & Grill, or by contacting Felicia at (949)496-4665 or felicia@spearmanclubs.com.  Hope to see you there!

CLUB SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIPS - SAT. OCTOBER 5th & SUN. OCTOBER 6th
Do you have what it takes to be up on our Wall of Champions?  The only way to find out is by entering our Club Singles Championships, taking place on Saturday, October 5th and Sunday, October 6th from approximately 10:30am-4:30pm each day (Sunday will end earlier).  Cost is $15 per person.  Sign up at the Front Desk in the Activities Book, on our poster at the Top Spin Bar & Grill, or by contacting Felicia at (949)496-4665 or felicia@spearmanclubs.com.  Are you our next champion??

NEW DATE: FALL "NINE & DINE" - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15th
THE DATE FOR OUR GOLF EVENT HAS CHANGED!  Take a half day off work and come enjoy the Monarch Beach Golf Links and sweeping views of the Pacific, then head on over to our place to enjoy a hearty dinner & some drinks with new friends!  For only $80, your green fee and dinner are paid for.  For more information or to sign up, contact Felicia at (949)496-4665 or felicia@spearmanclubs.com.

LE PETIT SMASH KIDS ACADEMY at MONARCH- FOR KIDS STARTING AT AGE 3
The "Petit Smash Kids Academy" was born out of a desire to teach tennis to youths with an adapted method, to favor success without competing with other students.  The method used is "Evolutiv'Tennis", it was directly inspired by 25 years of teaching experience in lessons, clinic and coaching competitions.  Through a variety of teaching material and gradual increase of difficulty in exercises, the aim is to develop a passion for tennis!  For more information, visit our webpage at www.lepetitsmash.us; or contact our newest pro Valerie Albaret at contact@lepetitsmash.us or (949)200-2595.

The heat is going strong at LNRC!

Hello LNRC/TCMB members!  The heat is still going strong, but there are plenty of cool things to do at the club!!!

END OF SUMMER PARTY - THIS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th 5:00-8:00pm

Although summer may be coming to a close, ladies leagues, USTA and junior programs will be starting up again.  Take a time-out and enjoy these last moments of summer by joining us for our END OF SUMMER PARTY on Saturday, September 7th from 5-8pm!  We'll have music on Center Court and plenty of drinks and appetizers to go around.  Use it as an opportunity to get together with your team before the season starts! Hope to see you there!

NEW JUNIOR PROGRAM "LE PETIT SMASH USA"

Our newest pro, Valerie Albaret, has been teaching tennis in Paris for 30 years. During the first 12 years, she was one of the head coaches of the number one club in France.  In 2003, Valerie founded her own tennis club in Paris, Le Petit Smash, which is now one of the top ten clubs of the Paris Tennis League, with 550 children enrolled in the programs.  With a wealth of experience with children ages 3 to 12 years old, and along with her knowledge of the Bollettieri's method for champions, Valerie has successfully developed her own teaching method - "Evolutiv'Tennis" which is fun and especially adapted to the youngest.  She has also coached good juniors.

In 2011, she assisted and coached Victoria Duval from Bollettieri Academy when she was in Europe for tournaments, as well as when she was at the TWA Las Cruces tournament in New Mexico in June 2013.  Victoria defeated Samantha Stosur in August 2013 at the US Open.  Valerie is very excited to introduce "le Petit Smash USA" programs at the Tennis Club at Monarch Beach and hope that many children will grow and love the game.  She also offers private tennis lessons or clinics to adults and children with passion and dedication, every weekday from 10:30am to 4:30pm. 

She can be reached at (949) 200-2595 or contact@lepetitsmash.us.  Visit www.lepetitsmash.us for more info!

SUPPORT THE "JAPAN AMERICA TENNIS OPEN"

The "Japan America Tennis Open" will take place on Monday, September 23rd. The $100 per player fee (if registered together with a doubles partner, $125 if registered individually) pays for a tennis clinic with a  USTA Master Professional (only 135 in the world), a round robin tournament, reception and awards dinner, all at the SeaCliff Country Club in Huntington Beach.

Winners get an award trophy to take home and their name engraved in the perpetual Japan America trophy.  All participants get a bag full of goodies from Yonex.  The tournament is a fund raiser to benefit The Japan America Society of Southern California. 

JASSC administers donations to the 2011 Japan Relief Fund, to help in the rebuilding of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, and has contributed $750,000 to date.  It is recently beginning to focus on the needs of children, including the needs of children who have lost one or both parents. Included in this is its commitment of $30,000 to support Fukushima Aiikuen, an orphanage in the affected area.

NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE SHOE DRIVE

Angel Bins is a socially-responsible company that started 10 years ago because they found that thrift stores were throwing away the things that didn't sell. They started buying them up and recycling them or finding homes for them all over the world. In the process, they started working with schools and organizations to help them fundraise.

They collect any types of shoes. If they are designer, they may sell them to websites. If they are out-of-style, they may give them to a needy person in a third world country. Damaged goods get made into yarn, which is then made into clothing or shoes. Nothing goes to waste.

Medora and Courtney Zani have a goal of collecting 100 pairs of shoes by Sept 7, 2013.

Please put your shoes in the bin located just inside the entrance of Laguna Niguel Racquet Club - your generous contribution will help make a happier holiday for needy kids in our neighborhood!

 

 

Happening at LNRC and TCMB

Three great events coming to LNRC and TCMB!