LAKEWOOD INDOOR TENNIS CENTRE
FALL 2016 NEWSLETTER
1635 McKercher Drive, Saskatoon
306-955-2226
[email protected]
facebook.com/lakewoodtennis
In this issue…
Lakewood Open
Rogers Rookie Tour
Challenger Tour
Junior Tour Awards
Adult Fall Programs
Rookie Doubles Tour
Drop-In Programs
Pro Corner with Leo
Racquet Tips
Hours of Operation
Dates to Remember
Tennis on TV
New Faces
LAKEWOOD FALL OPEN
November 3-6, 2016
Registration Deadline Monday Oct 31
OPEN
Men’s singles & doubles
4.5 & BELOW
Men’s singles & doubles
Women’s singles & doubles
Mixed doubles
3.5 & BELOW
Men’s singles & doubles
Women’s singles
LAKEWOOD INDOOR TENNIS CENTRE
FALL 2016 NEWSLETTER
1635 McKercher Drive, Saskatoon
306-955-2226
[email protected]
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FUTURE STARS
Sundays
4-5 PM RED 8 & Under
4-6 PM ORANGE 12 & Under
5-7 PM GREEN 13-17 Years
2015 - 2016
FUTURE STARS &
CHALLENGER TOUR
AWARDS
Boys & Girls Combined
Sunday September 25
at Lakewood Indoor Tennis Centre
3:00 - 5:00 PM
October 16, October 30,
November 27, December 11
All past and present Junior Program
participants welcome!
CHALLENGER
Refreshments and snacks provided,
courts will be available for play
$10 Entry Fee
FREE for Current
Program Participants
Sundays
4-7 PM Under 18
$12 Entry Fee
FREE for Current
Program Participants
Boys & Girls Combined
October 2, October 23,
November 20, December 4
Register by 4 PM the
preceding Saturday
(306) 955-2226
[email protected]
RSVP to (306) 955-2222 or
[email protected]
LAKEWOOD INDOOR TENNIS CENTRE
FALL 2016 NEWSLETTER
1635 McKercher Drive, Saskatoon
306-955-2226
[email protected]
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2016 ADULT FALL PROGRAMS
Adult Beginner 1.0 classes include a Wilson racquet!
Members receive 10% off Adult Programs
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
Stroke Improvement Clinic
Wednesday 10:00-11:00 AM
Program
Day
Starts
Ends
Weeks
Time
Pricing
SESSION #1
Advanced Tennis Class
Thursday 7:00-8:00 PM
Beginner 1.0
Tues
Sept 6
Oct 25
8
7:00 - 8:00 PM
$149
Beginner 2.0
Wed
Sept 7
Oct 26
8
7:00 - 8:00 PM
$149
Cardio Tennis Clinic
Friday 10:00-11:00 AM
Intermediate
Sat
Sept 10
Oct 29
7
9:00 - 10:00 AM
$129
$15/members $25/non-members
Please call to register by
5:00 PM the preceding day
Maximum of 8 participants
per class and minimum
of 4 participants required
for class to run
ADULT ROOKIE TOUR
Season begins September 9
Fridays 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Weekly Mixed Doubles
for 2.0-3.0 Self-Rated Players
$10 Entry Fee
Enjoy tennis in a fun
and recreational setting!
Register weekly by phone or email
SESSION #2
Beginner 1.0
Tues
Nov 1
Dec 13
7
7:00 - 8:00 PM
$139
Beginner 2.0
Wed
Nov 2
Dec 14
7
7:00 - 8:00 PM
$139
Intermediate
Sat
Nov 19
Dec 17
5
9:00 - 10:00 AM
$89
Adult programs are cancelled October 8
LAKEWOOD INDOOR TENNIS CENTRE
FALL 2016 NEWSLETTER
1635 McKercher Drive, Saskatoon
306-955-2226
[email protected]
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PRO CORNER
WITH LEO
Facilitating a Tennis Canada instructor Certification Course is one of
my favourite times of the year. Forming new coaches and inspiring
them to teach solid fundamentals to adults and juniors will translate
into creating a bigger base of future players and the chance to grow
the game.
One of the major components of the course is to have coaches be
able to scan a player’s technique. there is a simple process named
“5 fundamentals” that coaches learn.
When viewing a player, we first access his/her tactical intention, without it, we should not correct technique. Once we evaluate what the
player tactical intention is, we can access how the player’s technique
matches that intention. We do this by looking at the technique in this
order; Grip, Set up, Impact Point, Hitting Zone, and Recovery.
These five components have sub components.
For instant, there are many different types of
grips; continental, eastern, semi-western, and
western. Impact point has 3 dimensions (height,
depth and width). Hitting zone is the length of
time the racket angle stays moving towards the
target. Last par of the process is simple recovery
or getting back “home” before the opponent hits
the ball.
The process is simple but it takes a lot of practice to understand what to look for and provide
the correct information to fix the problem or improve a skill. The more solid the foundation and
fundamentals are at the early stage the better
chances a player has to achieve a higher level.
Next time you miss the ball, ask yourself the
question of which one of the five fundaments
might have been the cause of the error based on
your tactical intention.
All of our coaches are fully Tennis Canada Certified. Consult one of our tennis professionals about your game.
Your game might need a tune up before the start of the fall season, a
correction on a technique that might be causing your body pain or
aggravating an injury or you simply need to get back into the rhythm
and want to have a consistent hitting lesson.
Leo Liendo - Owner/Tennis Director
LAKEWOOD INDOOR TENNIS CENTRE
FALL 2016 NEWSLETTER
1635 McKercher Drive, Saskatoon
306-955-2226
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WILSON
REVOLVE NOW
AVAILABLE
AT LITC
What Is It?
Revolve is Wilson’s newest co-polyester tennis string, announced in late 2015. According to Wilson, it features a unique
molecular structure and a proprietary additive designed to increase the string’s ability to deflect and snap back. ‘Snap
back’ is one of the key components in creating spin. Revolve
offers a higher level of comfort compared to many other traditional polyester strings.
Who should use it?
Revolve is ideal for intermediate and advanced players with
long, fast strokes. The huge spin potential and polyester properties provide excellent control and predictability on the most
powerful swings. Revolve, available at LITC in 15 and 16
gauge, is very durable, making it a good option for frequent
string breakers. The 15 gauge is extremely thick and is best
suited for open-pattern racquets (fewer main and cross strings
than traditional racquets), while the 16
gauge is a good choice for players looking
for more power and feel.
Who shouldn’t use it?
Players with short and slow strokes would
not get the benefits provided by Revolve
and other co-poly strings; softer synthetic
gut strings are a better choice. Players with
shoulder or elbow injuries should avoid polyester-based string due to its stiffness.
What are people saying about Revolve?
“I use Revolve 16 gauge mainly because it
doesn’t break fast, and it just feels good.” Payton Nicol (LITC instructor and U16 Canada Nationals)
“I really enjoy the Wilson Revolve 15 string.
It feels similar to Luxilon Savage. It has good power and spin,
and is very durable.” - Conrad Koch (LITC Club Pro 1 and U18
Canada Nationals)
Mark Halsted - Racquet Stringer
LAKEWOOD INDOOR TENNIS CENTRE
FALL 2016 NEWSLETTER
1635 McKercher Drive, Saskatoon
306-955-2226
[email protected]
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DATES TO
REMEMBER
Thur Sept 15 Drop-in rates
resume
Sun Sept 25 Junior awards &
parent meeting
Mon Oct 10 Closed
Tues Nov 1 Adult session #2
begins
Thur Nov 3- Lakewood Open
Sun Nov 6
Fri Nov 11
Closed
HOURS OF
OPERATION
Monday - Thursday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
We are closed on all
Statutory Holidays
NEW FACES AT LITC THIS FALL
FRONT DESK
Mark Halsted is a familiar face that will be working at the
desk, he has been our racquet stringer for many years. Also
joining the desk staff is Colby Kuzma who will be working
evenings and weekends. Long time staff member Ruila Xu is
leaving us to spend more time on her new career.
COACHES
Joining Leo Liendo (Coach 3), Harry Collins (CP1), Conrad
Koch (CP1) and Payton Nicol (Instructor) this season are
Colin Latchford (CP2) and Alex Dubiel (Instructor). Alex has
been playing here as a junior for many years and Colin has
recently moved to Saskatoon and works for Tennis Sask.
All of our coaches will be instructing classes and private
lessons, please contact the desk for more information
Tennis on TV
TV Network
Tournament Coverage
Sportsnet
WTA / Fed Cup / Davis Cup
TSN
All Grand Slams / ATP
2017 Grand Slam Dates
Australian Open
Jan 16 - Jan 29, 2017
French Open
May 22 - June 11, 2017
Wimbledon
July 3 - July 16, 2017
US Open
Aug 28 - Sept 4, 2017