Welcome to Valley Tennis a great outlet for those wanting more from their club TENNIS POLICIES Register for all tennis lessons and tennis events through the Valley Country Club website or contact the Tennis Shop. There is a 24-hour cancellation policy in effect for all lessons and events where a fee will be charged. Guest fees are $5 per day on weekdays and $10 per day on weekends and holidays. Members are required to check in at the Tennis Shop before play and register all guests. ONLINE TENNIS COURT RESERVATIONS Members may reserve a tennis court, the ball machine or the backboard through the Valley Country Club website. Please register all Members and guests on the court you reserve. Please check in for your court in the Tennis Shop before you begin play. Guest fees apply whether the Tennis Shop is open or closed. For questions, contact Diane Selke. TENNIS SHOP HOURS April - May Mondays and Fridays: Tuesday - Thursday: Saturdays and Sundays: June - September Mondays: Tuesday - Thursday: Fridays: Saturdays and Sundays: October - March Mondays and Fridays: Tuesday - Thursday: Saturdays and Sundays: Closed 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Closed 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Closed 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The Tennis Shop offers adult shoes, accessories and re-stringing and re-gripping of all tennis and racquetball racquets. Demo the latest in Wilson Adult SPIN racquets, no charge for three day usage. If you prefer a different brand, Diane will special order your racquet or shoes. Gift certificates are available. CONTACT INFORMATION Diane Selke, Head Tennis Professional phone: 303.693.1546 email: diane@valleycountryclub.org New to VCC or Tennis? How about Private Lessons?! Contact Diane in the Tennis Shop and she will be happy to go over the programs and leagues with you. Receive a 1/2 hour FREE rating and 1/2 hour on the ball machine. Don t delay. Begin your tennis FUN today! Inquire about joining a league or coming to a team practice to meet other Members! Rates: Private: $64 Semi-Private: $37* 4 Pack Private: $232 4 Pack Semi-Private: $135* Drill Classes: $12-$20** *per player **per player, per class Beginner Tennis Classes Calling all beginners! Learn to play tennis in just a few lessons. If you have never played or haven t played in a long time, these classes are for you! Beginners may also join the weekly 2.5 team drills. Contact Diane at 303.693.1546. Small groups will be scheduled throughout Spring, Summer and Fall. Registration forms for tennis are available online at the Valley Country Club website valleycountryclub.org.
ball machine The Playmate Ball Machine is available to rent year round, weather permitting. Fee is $6 per hour or you may join the Ball Machine Club for $50 per family from April 15th 2016 - April 14th 2017. You must reserve a court to use the ball machine. Sign-up forms are available through the Tennis Shop. The ball machine is a great way to improve your game and get a great workout! US OPEN TRIP Thursday, September 1st - Monday, September 5th, 2016 Join Diane, other Members and their guests. US Open tickets range from $80-$110 per day. Deadline to sign up is April 3rd. Tickets purchased are non-refundable. TENNIS LIBRARY The Tennis Library is located in the Tennis Shop and contains USPTA DVDs, videos, audio tapes and books. Strokes, strategy, fitness and mental toughness are some of the topics covered. Members may check these out for a small fee. SPORTSWALL BACKBOARD Don t have a partner? Enjoy the Sportswall Backboard located on court three. It s a great 1/2 hour workout and the backboard will always win! Great for warming up before a match. Reserve the backboard online or contact the Tennis Shop. tennis, cardio, fun and supporting a good cause Valley hosts two charity events (known as Triples) over the course of the season for Members and guests to participate in. These are designed to provided a good workout with friends in a fun environment, while money raised helps support good causes. Fundraisers are $20 per player. A drawing for prizes will be added to each event for an additional $10. Triples is a fast-paced game to cardio music that is played to 10, 15 or 21 points per round. Sign up in teams of four (different NTRP levels, 2.5-4.0+, women, men or juniors ages 14+) or as an individual and you will be placed on a team. Triples tournaments are limited to the first 40 players. Refreshments are included. Thursday, May 26th 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Tennis Thanks the Troops Thursday, October 6th 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Rally for the Cure TENNIS APPAREL Stock up on tennis gear, equipment and accessories located inside the Tennis Shop. There are various sales throughout the year.
Adult Club Championship singles, doubles, mixed doubles Round Robin Play, 2 out of 3 sets, 10 point tiebreaker for third set. 5-6 teams, and the winners of flights advance to the Club Championship Playoffs. Arrange your own times to play. Must be completed by deadlines. Mixed Doubles April 5th - May 31st Flights: 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 7.5, 8.0 Championship: Sunday, June 5th, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Singles June 1st - July 10th Men s: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5+ Women s: 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0+ Women s Championship: Saturday, July 16th 8:00 a.m. Men s Championship: Saturday, July 16th 10:00 a.m. ready to sign up for a team? Men s and Women s Tennis Team Sign-Up Day February 18, 2016. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tennis Shop 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Clubhouse Forms must be turned in by February 18th. Doubles July 17th - September 11th Men s: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5+ Women s: 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0+ Championship: Sunday, September 18th Women: 2:00 p.m. // Men: 4:00 p.m. Championship Cost: $15 per player. Tennis Shop credit given to 1st and 2nd place in each event. All Club Champion pictures will be taken on Wednesday, September 21st. Women s Member Member & Member Guest ENJOY WITH A TEAMMATE // $10 per player 2.5 Tuesday, April 12th 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 3.0 Tuesday. April 19th 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 3.5 / 4.0 Wednesday, April 6th 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Format is stay with your partner. Guest charges will be put on Members accounts. Includes tennis balls and refreshments. If you need a partner, contact the Tennis Shop and we will find a partner for you. Holiday Mixed Doubles Tennis Mixers ALL LEVELS OF PLAY WELCOME // $10 per couple Saturday, May 28th Sunday, July 3rd Sunday, September 4th 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Know the Rules before you Play! To play with Valley Country Club s women s or men s adult tennis leagues: + You must be 18 years of age or older and you must be a member of the USTA. + If your USTA membership expires in 2016, you must renew your membership before league deadlines. Call 800-990-8782 to renew your membership. You can also renew your USTA membership at usta.com. Your month of expiration will remain the same. Do not mail in your renewal to USTA if it expires after March 1, 2016, or you will be ineligible for league play. + If you are new to league play, you may purchase a USTA membership at usta.com. LEAGUE CHANGES Matches scheduled on Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day may be made up if a team cannot play. The three week rule applies if the league has not ended by then. We need team captains for each league. Please contact Diane Selke for league fees, lessons, cancelation fees and roster maintenance. All matches must be played on their scheduled date unless any of the mandatory reschedule requirements are met. Any individual match (line) not played on the scheduled date shall count as a loss by default. New: CTA Adult 18-39 League* June 13 - July 28 One singles and one doubles play each week (3.0-4.5 levels) Matches are at 6:00 p.m. $46 per player Women s 3.0 & 4.0 Women s 3.5 Men s 3.5 & 4.5 Men s 3.0 & 4.0 Mondays Thursdays Tuesdays Wednesdays *If you turn 40 by December 31, 2016, you will need to play in the 40+ League. men s and women s team practices eight practices over 9 weeks $96 per team If you can t make your team s weekly practice, come to a weekend practice. Individuals NOT able to participate in ANY team practice will be charged $20 per player per practice. Sign up is REQUIRED on VCC website. Session 1 April 11th June 11th 2.5 Mondays 4:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Saturdays 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. After June 6th, 2.5 Saturday practices will move to 10:30 a.m. 3.0 Thursdays 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 3.5 Wednesdays 4:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Saturdays 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. After June 6th, 3.0 & 3.5 Saturday practices will move to 9:00 a.m. Session 2 June 13th August 27th 2.5 Mondays 4:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Saturdays 10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 3.0 Thursdays 4:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Saturdays 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 3.5 Wednesdays 4:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Saturdays 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Team practices offered after August 27th will be $20 per player. Spring Drills FEBRUARY - APRIL 9th $15 per player Adult drills will be offered during the week from February through mid-april. Diane will send emails weekly stating which day drills will be held. Please RSVP for each drill. Contact the Tennis Shop to be placed on the email list. 2.5 Drills 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 3.0 Drills 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. 3.5/4.0 Drills 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Adult Leagues Dates and times subject to change // Deadline to Sign Up: Thursday, February 18th USTA Mixed Doubles 18 & Over League Sunday, April 10th - Sunday, May 22nd $46 per player 6.0 and 8.0 play at 12:00 p.m. 7.0 plays at 3:00 p.m. District playoffs are June 17th - 19th Sectional playoffs are July 15th - 17th This league is for players rated 3.0, 3.5 and 4.0. Teams will be formed at the combined 6.0, 7.0 and 8.0 levels with three doubles teams playing each week. USTA Women s 18 & Over Evening League $48 per player League matches begin the week of April 25th and run through June 9th with flight playoffs on Saturday, July 9th. Team practices begin the week of April 11th. There will be nine weeks of team practices. Travel is involved. District playoffs are July 29th - 31st and Sectional playoffs are August 19th - 21st. We will need two co-captains for each level. 2.5 play Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. Practice: Mondays 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 3.0 play Mondays 6:00 p.m. Practice: Thursdays 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 3.5 play Thursdays 6:00 p.m. Practice: Wednesdays 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Format is three doubles and two singles. Format for 2.5 level is two doubles and one singles. CTA Women s Daytime Doubles League Tuesday, May 17th - Thursday, June 30th // $46 per player 2.5 & 3.5 Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. 3.0 Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. 4.0 Thursdays 9:00 a.m. District playoffs are Tuesday, August 9th - Thursday, August 11th. Practices will be set up for weekday times. Travel is involved. USTA Adult 40 & Over League & 2.5 Summer League Tuesday, June 13th - Thursday, July 28th // $48 per player Format for levels 3.0, 3.5 & 4.0 is two singles and three doubles teams playing per week. You must be 40 years of age or older. Valley will play all matches at 6:00 p.m. Format for 2.5 level is one singles and two doubles. Flight Playoffs are August 13th. District Playoffs are August 26th - 28th. Sectionals are September 16th - 18th. Women s 2.5* Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. Men s 3.0, 3.5, 4.5+ Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. Women s 3.0 & 4.0 Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. Men s 4.0 Mondays at 6:00 p.m. Women s 3.5 Thursdays at 6:00 p.m *Women s 2.5 league is for 18 and over ITA Fall Mixed League Sunday, July 10th - Sunday, August 21st // $46 per player 6.5 and 8.5 12:00 p.m. 5.5 and 7.5 3:00 p.m. District Playoffs are September 9th - 11th. Sectionals are October 28th - 30th Women s CTA Summer Daytime League Monday, August 1st - Wednesday, September 14th // $46 per player This league format is two doubles and one singles match each week. District playoffs are September 26th - 28th. 2.5 play Wednesdays 9:30 a.m.; 3.0 play Mondays 9:30 a.m.; 3.5 play Wednesdays 9:30 a.m.; 4.0 play Mondays 9:30 a.m. Men s tennis league coming up aces Valley is pleased to have men s leagues for a second year. Deadline to sign up for both leagues is February 18, 2016. Requires two co-captains. Practices to be determined. A USTA card is required. Men s Trio Leagues One singles and two doubles teams play each week, Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. 3.0, 3.5 and 4.5 teams will be formed. League runs March 26th through April 23rd. Travel is involved. $38 per player USTA Men s 18 and Over Evening League Two singles and three doubles league teams play each week. 3.0 plays Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. 3.5 & 4.5 plays Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. League runs April 26th through June 8th. Travel is involved. $48 per player Flight Playoffs Saturday, July 9th, time TBD Districts: July 29th - 31st Sectionals: August 19th - 21st ///// CTA Men s & Women s Twilight League Monday, August 1st - Thursday, September 15th $48 per player There are two doubles and one singles match each week. Flight playoffs are September 24th District Playoffs are October 7-9 (W) 2.5 play Thursdays 6:00 p.m. Practice: Mondays 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (W) 3.0 & 4.0 play Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. Practice: Mondays 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (W) 3.5 play Mondays 6:00 p.m. Practice: Wednesdays 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (M) 3.0 & 4.0 play Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. Practice: To Be Determined (M) 3.5 play Thursdays 6:00 p.m.