City of Boca Raton From the Staff at Patch

Reef Park Tennis Center; we

would like to welcome you to

the latest issue of the Patch

Reef Park Tennis Center’s

Newsletter. Next issue will

be out September 2017.

Meet the Staff at

Patch Reef Tennis

Jim Tierney

Administrator

Leslie Martorano

Supervisor

Jo Ann Roseo

Administrative Specialist

Custodial:

Walter Silva

Zeke Bennett

Tennis Aides:

Phil Rouder

Jan Reddin

Rita Welch

Ellen Hilton

Liz Wilkins

Tim Tack

Cynde Smith

Tennis Pro’s:

Danard Holmes

Dina LaVoe

John Morales

Paige Cangialosi

Pam Wilkinson

Evelyn Baumner

Matthew Quattrociocchi

Have Old Tennis Balls? You hung your favorite sweater on a closet hook & now it has

a noticeable “bump” in the collar. Prevent future fashion woes

with a tennis ball. What to do: Use a box cutter to cut a 1” tall X into

a tennis ball. Hole the fall with the X facing the hook & push the ball

onto the hook. The rounded surface of the ball prevents hooks from

stretching or poking delicate or thin fabrics.

MEET OUR NEW PRO MATT HE’S TEACHING the FOLLOWING

CLINICS: Advanced Beginner

Fun Drills & Match Play.

Sundays 9:00am-10:00am

$16.00 Resident $20.00 Non-Resident

Intermediate Come join in the fun of this high

energy workout and match play.

Sundays 10:00am-11:30am

$16.00 Resident $20.00 Non Resident

PATCH REEF PARK

TENNIS CENTER

May– August 2017

LOOKING FOR A CLINIC

BEGINNERS CLINIC Just starting to play?

Mondays

7:00pm-8:00pm

$16.00 Resident $20.00 Non-Resident

BALL MACHINE CLUB

May-August Unlimited Use * 7 days a week

Members - $60.00 & tax/month

PICK UP FLYER in PRO SHOP

*11AM-7PM daily

(9-11A & 7-9P upon availability)

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TWO UP

The team that controls the net controls the point, provided both play-

ers are comfortable up close to the net.

Tip 1: If you & your partner are both at the net, hitting a low ball down

the middle will confuse your opponents & force a weak reply, one

you can attack. Tip 2: If you hit a hard volley right at your opponent’s

midsection, he/she will be forced to play defensively & pop up a short

volley that your or your partner can attack.

TWO BACK

The two-up formation works best at the higher level, but here are 3

scenarios where the two back might be your team’s best strategy:

Tip 1: When your opponents have won the race to the net & taken

control of the point. Tip 2: If your opponents are excellent serve &

volleyers– the returner’s net partner can drop back to the baseline

for the first serve. Tip 3: If you and your partner have extremely

strong groundstroke's and weak net games.

In 1986 yellow balls

first replaced white

balls at Wimbledon

for better television

viewing.

*****************

Ball girls were first

introduced at Wim-

bledon in 1977.

Call us so

we can cus-

tomize your

event.

WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR GAME

Plan your next

“BIRTHDAY PARTY”

The latest Single’s & Double’s Ladder series

for both men and women ended in March .

The Singles Ladder Winners are:

High Advance Plus: Matt Roche

High Advance: Scott Tetunic

Advanced: Sandra Mangasa

Intermediate: Richard Gollin

Doubles Ladder Winners are:

Jackie Harper & Marc Solomon

CONGRATULATIONS TO

ALL THE WINNERS!

MEN’S AND LADIES LADDER

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Tennis:

A racquet sport in which 2

players compete to see who

has the shortest temper,

the worst memory & the

poorest eyesight.

Anonymous

Looking for an unusual tennis

gift? Check out the Pro Shop!

We have a wide selection of gifts

from hats & visors to racquets and

bags at very affordable prices.

BRAIN TEASER What do these words have in common: polish, job,

herb?

The next men’s & women’s single’s ladder will begin on July 10 dou-ble’s ladder begins on July 17. Flyers will be available in the Pro Shop. A great way to meet new players and enjoy some good competition.

DID YOU

KNOW?

SEE LAST PAGE FOR JUNIOR SUMMER

CAMP INFORMATION

STARTS JUNE 5th.

Pg 2: Brain teaser answer: All three words are pronounced differently when the first letter is capitalized.

8 STEPS TO SUCCEED IN THE HEAT

1. Physically Prepare– The more physically fit the player is, the less likely they will experience

heat-related issues.

2. Drink, Drink, Drink– Drink consistently, not just when thirsty. Drinking a combination of wa-

ter & electrolyte-enhanced beverages throughout the day will help with hydration. The body

may be 2% dehydrated by the time thirst is experienced.

3. Increase Salt Content in Food & Drink— As salt is the major electrolyte lost in sweat, it is es-

sential to replace this important electrolyte throughout the day. Foods that contain high salt

content include vegetable juice, canned soups & sports drinks.

4. Clothing—It is best to choose light-colored, breathable & loosely woven fabrics to help

sweat evaporate easily.

5. Acclimation—It is important to get the body adapted to a hot environment. Most occurrences

of heat illness take place in the first 2-3 days of training/playing in a hot and humid environ-

ment.

6. Applying liberal amounts of sunscreen will help prevent sunburn that increases an athlete’s

skin temperature. Reduce contact with direct sunlight when not playing.

7. Use Ice & Other Cooling Mechanisms—Keeping the body cool before, during & after practice

or competition is helpful in maintaining an appropriate body temperature. Putting ice directly

on muscles & joints during play is not advised due to possibility of muscle & joint stiffening.

8. Appropriate fuel before, during and after practice or a match.

USTA Jr. Tournaments May 13-15

Gulfstream Level 4 Boy’s 12 July 8-10

Summer Fun Level 7,Boys & Girls 16&18 August 5-7

Patch Reef Back to School Level 7 Boys & Girls 16&18

1. Leg strength through hundreds of starts and

stops that build strong leg muscles.

2. Agility by forcing you to chance direction as

many as 5 times in 10 seconds during a typical

point.

3. Hand-eye coordination because you constantly

judge the timing between the oncoming ball &

the proper contact point.

EVENTS AT PRP TENNIS TENNIS ENHANCES YOUR:

MAY & JUNE String of the Month

Wilson Sensation Reg. $27.95 ONLY $22.00

Grip of the month Wilson Advantage Absorbent

Reg. $5.25 ONLY $4.00

JULY & AUGUST String of the Month

Babolat Addiction Reg. $29.00 ONLY $26.00

Grip of the month Babolat Pro Tour

Reg. $5.75 ONLY $4.00

The Patch Reef Park

Tennis Center is offering 2 Summer

Tennis Camps. Each is offered for 10 weeks with several schedule choices to accommodate your needs. Whether your child is brand new to the game, or seriously competing at the highest levels, the Patch Reef Park Summer Tennis Camps provide the quality instruction and facilities to advance their skills in a fun and challenging atmosphere. We use the 10 & Under tennis method which is an exciting new play format for learning tennis, designed to bring kids into the game by utilizing specialized equipment, shorter court dimensions and modified scoring, all tailored to age and size. Our staff of professional instructors not only teach the strokes and strategy of the game, but also emphasize sportsmanship, court conduct, and physical fitness. Campers should bring:

Comfortable clothing/tennis shoes/bathing suit

& towel/Sunscreen/Sun block/Hat or

Visor.

LUNCH INCLUDED

EVERYDAY

Full Day Campers Only

AFTER CARE AVAILABLE

3:30-6:00PM

2 CAMPS

3-6 YEAR OLDS

& 7-16 YEAR OLDS

10 WEEKS JUNE 5-

AUGUST 11

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND A BROCHURE JUST STOP BY THE PRO SHOP , CALL US AT 561-367-7090 OR DOWNLOAD A FORM FROM OUR WEBSITE: PatchReefPark.org.