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2012 Tournaments are posted

announcement 2012 Tournaments are postedThe 2012 tournament schedule is out. You may view upcoming tournaments here – Tournaments – or by clicking on the “Tournament” button on the right any time throughout the year.

Any tournaments that shows as a link may be clicked on for more information, or to enter online.

Enjoy the upcoming tournament season, and good luck to all in any tournaments you may choose to play. See you on the court!

Also, you may check out the Midland University and Fremont High School schedules by clicking on the appropriate button on the right. If you have a chance, stop by and offer your support by watching some of the matches.

Nebraska Girls Endorsement Tournament hosted in Fremont

USTA Missouri Valley - NebraskaThe Missouri Valley, Nebraska Girls Endorsement Tournament is scheduled for February 3-5, 2012 at the Fremont YMCA in Fremont, NE for the girls’ 14, 16, and 18 divisions.

Due to the girls’ high school season beginning in late February, the Segment II Endorsement tournaments for these girls’ age divisions will be held in early February. The format is a full feed-in to the quarter finals. One endorsement spot to the Missouri Valley Supers of Segment II will be awarded to the top finisher.

The entry fee is $40.00. Entries close Monday, January 30, 2012 at 11:59 p.m.

The YMCA is at 810 N. Lincoln Ave., Fremont, NE 68025.

For more information, or to register online, go to Tennislink – Girls Endorsement, or contact tournament director, Mike Willman, at mikewllmn@aol.com or by phone (H) 402-727-9048, (C) 402-547-9613.

The Boys 14, 16, and 18 Divisions, and the Boys and Girls 10, 12 Divisions Segment Two will be held May 11-13 in Omaha. Watch for more information and registration information on these coming later.

Racquet Corner Holiday Adult Open registration deadline is Dec. 12.

Tennis Tournament ReminderDecember 12, 2011 is the entry deadline for the Racquet Corner Holiday Adult Open tennis tournament. If you are planning to play, and haven’t already registered, you’ll want to head over to TennisLink ASAP to register online, or for more information.

Wyatt Spalding highlights USTA Adaptive Tennis

Wyatt SpaldingFremont tennis player, Wyatt Spalding, is featured on the USTA web site highlighting Adaptive Tennis. Wyatt is the son of Rick and Mary Jo Spalding of Fremont.

Adaptive Tennis is for people with special circumstances or disabilities. The benefits are of Adaptive Tennis are as follows:

  • Tennis is for everyone and the game of tennis can be adapted to accommodate any age, environment, condition, or disability.
  • Tennis is fun.
  • Tennis provides a venue for positive social interaction.
  • Tennis participation enhances self-esteem and self-confidence.
  • Tennis is good exercise and improves overall fitness.
  • Tennis improves flexibility, strength and weight control.
  • Tennis helps develop eye-hand coordination and body control.
  • Tennis can be played for a lifetime.

Congratulations to Wyatt Spalding for his achievements on the tennis court, and as a model for Adaptive Tennis for the USTA.

For more information, go to Adaptive Tennis

Racquet Corner Omaha Adult Holiday Open

announcement Racquet Corner Omaha Adult Holiday OpenThe Racquet Corner Omaha Adult Holiday Open tennis tournament is scheduled for Dec. 16 – Dec. 18, 2011.

The tournament features divisions for men and women, singles, doubles and mixed doubles.

The sign-up deadline is Monday, December 12, 2011.

For more information, or to enter online, go to USTA TennisLink

FREE Jr. Clinic with Dr. Allen Fox Nov. 13 in Fremont

We are happy to announce a free Jr. Tennis Clinic with Dr. Allen Fox.

Sunday, November 13, 2011
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Fremont Family YMCA, 810 N. Lincoln, Ave., Fremont, NE.

Dr. Allen FoxDr. Allen Fox, is a coach, psychologist, former American top 10, former NCAA champion, Wimbledon quarterfinalist, 3-time member of the U.S. Davis Cup team, and is recognized as one of the top coaching minds in sports. Dr. Fox currently consults with tennis players on mental issues, lectures on sports psychology, and is the author of several books on the mental side of competition, including Think to Win: The Strategic Dimension of Tennis.

Register now online at Register Online.