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Tennis
2008 Junior Tennis Sign-up Form
2008 Midget Tennis Sign-up Form
Click here for the Junior Tennis Team Practice and Match Schedule
Click Here for Midget Team League Practice and Match Schedule
Click here for information about tennis lessons and clinics
TENNIS NEWS
Club Tennis Pro
FVBRC welcomes Kris Barnes as our new tennis pro. Kris played Varsity tennis at University of Maryland, #1-3 Singles and #1 Doubles and has a national ranking. He is very enthusiastic about running the junior tennis program and the midget program.
Please contact Kris regarding sign-ups, practices or private or group lessons.
301-452-7439 or email at: kbpowerbuilder@yahoo.com
Look in the tennis gazebo for information regarding sign-ups for junior and midget tennis teams.
Tennis Courts
This year we have added a hitting board on the hard courts to help you improve your hitting or warm up for a match. Plan on coming out to see old friends and make new ones when the courts open in April.
2008 Flower Valley Tennis Teams
Inter-Club Tennis Team
The Flower Valley inter-club tennis team is a co-ed team that competes in the Montgomery County Tennis Association (MCTA) in a spring/summer league against other local clubs. Beginning in May, team matches are played on Sunday mornings, with a format of 4 singles and 3 doubles matches. Last year Flower Valley won the League Championship. Anyone interested in joining the team and playing in some exciting matches should contact: Captain Steve Reed (301) 460-2032, or Co-Captain Rod Shockley (301) 929-1606.
Women’s Tennis Teams
Please consider joining the FV women’s tennis teams which play on Monday and Thursday mornings beginning in late April and running through mid-June. You will love being a part of the team and playing other local clubs such as Congressional, Bethesda, Manor, Norbeck, etc. If you are a returning team player, please call to confirm your spot. New players are welcome! To get more information about these teams, please contact either Trish Keener @ (301) 260-0558, email pkeener@comcast.net; or Pam Miller @ (301) 774-1978, email miller.f.pamela@verizon.net .
Junior Tennis Team
The Junior team includes children ages 10-18 who compete against other local clubs such as Manor, Aspen Hill, Norbeck, etc. The team is usually divided into two separate groups for practice purposes. Generally, team members aged 10-13 practice together, and team members aged 14-18 practice together. Each group will practice for 2 hours once each week. Practices will begin at the end of May and run through the end of tennis season which is the end of July. The Flower Valley Junior Team has won the Montgomery County Title for the past four years. Anyone interested in joining the team, please contact Celeste Kerner (301)-929-1505, email: 5kerners@verizon.net or Kris Barnes (301) 452-7439, email: kbpowerbuilder@yahoo.com
Midget Tennis Team
The Midget team is made up of children ages 7-10. We are looking for players who would like to participate in 4 matches in July. The team will practice once per week and matches will likely take place on Sunday evenings.
Social Events and Tournaments
We are planning several social events for all members:
- Wimbledon (all white clothing) social tennis (June)
- Mixed-doubles social event (July)
- Women’s doubles tennis tournament (August)
- Men’s tennis tournament (July/August)
- Juniors Championship (July/August)
Your suggestions for additional events are welcome. Please contact Celeste Kerner @ (301) 929-1505, or email 5kerners@verizon.net.
Drop-In Tennis
Women’s Monday Evening and Friday Morning
Come join the FV women for a fun round of tennis. All levels encouraged to come up to the courts and have a fun round of tennis. It is a great way to meet people and make new friends. All levels are welcome! Mondays, beginning June 2nd from 6 til dark and Fridays, beginning June 6th from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Singles and doubles players welcome!
Doubles Night
Drop in for tennis on Thursday evening beginning at 6:00 p.m. This is open to men and women and is dependent on daylight and good weather.
Tennis Lessons/Clinics
Beginner tennis lessons will be available for all ages. Skills will be taught in a group environment at any level desired. A minimum of 4 players is required for a class. Rates will be based on number of attendees.
For more experienced players, drill sessions are offered. This is an opportunity to perfect your stroke in an eight-to-one ratio (maximum players to pro).
Custom-tailored clinics will be available for anyone interested in getting a group together to improve singles or doubles play. Clinic times will be worked out to suit everyone. Contact Kris Barnes for more information: kbpowerbuilder@yahoo.com or 301-452-7439.
Private Lessons
Please check the tennis gazebo for information and sign-up forms or call Kris Barnes (301) 452-7439, email kbpowerbuilder@yahoo.com
Tennis Rules and Etiquette
Because the number of tennis enthusiasts has increased steadily over the past few years, everyone is reminded that courts are available on a first come/first served basis. Play is limited to 1 hour for singles and 90 minutes for doubles when others are waiting. Appropriate tennis shoes must be worn to help maintain the top condition of the courts. A list of rules will be posted in the gazebo.
