Member Connections, Fall 2023

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Embrace the spirit of autumn at the Sports Center, where an exhilarating lineup awaits! Our fall season is set to shine with the spotlight on the highly anticipated tennis club championships slated for September and November. Kickstarting the excitement will be the Mixed Doubles Club Championships, September 25 - 30. Everyone is welcome to come to the Sports Center on Saturday, September 30th as all mixed doubles championship matches take center stage. As October arrives, brace yourself for the Men's and Women's Doubles Club Championships, igniting the courts from October 30 - November 4. Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 4th, when the stage will be set for the men's and women's championship matches. For the most up-to-date schedules tailored to each level, simply head over to the ForeTees Homepage – your ultimate source for all events on the tennis, pickleball, or bocce schedule. Participation in these prestigious championships is only $15 per player. This nominal fee covers a player gift, tennis balls for each match, and a chance at bringing home the trophy! And as if that wasn't enough, victory will etch your name into the illustrious history of Long Cove Club Tennis. Oktoberfest On October 14th, court number 4 will transform into a vibrant biergarten, complete with live music and a delectable German-inspired menu starting at 6:00 pm. The festivities continue with live music and a thrilling cornhole tournament during dinner. But before that, prepare for an action-packed day of sports, including a Tennis Round Robin at 9 am, Men's Pickleball Round Robin at 11:30 am, Women's Pickleball Round Robin at 12:30 pm, and a Bocce Tournament at 4:30 pm. All of this is available at just $40++ per person, covering dinner and unlimited participation in the sporting events of your choice. Registration opens on ForeTees starting September 1st. Don’t want to play anything? That’s ok, just plan to join us for the live music and dinner at 6!

Bocce League Night returns on October 4! Plan to join us for the weekly bocce tournament and socializing. More details and registration information will be posted on ForeTees, so stay tuned! And that's not all – our weekly programming for tennis and pickleball is designed to cater to all interests. The Women's Delightful Doubles program returns for social tennis doubles play. If you are looking to start playing tennis before the end of the year then this next program is for you! Introducing the Racquet Ready program, a four-week instructional journey from beginner to tennis player. This program will run September 12th to October 10th, with a mid-program practice week to reinforce learning. For those of you that have played tennis before but have a little lay-off, we have a program for you too! In October, the Tennis ReBoot program steps in, welcoming players back to the game. Pickleball enthusiasts, we've got you covered too! Two distinct sessions are in store: the Half & Half clinic, honing specific skills for 45 minutes followed by 45 minutes of play; and the Pickleball Skills and Drills clinic, a one-hour intensive session with weekly themes. The first session of the Half & Half clinic will finish in early September. The second session of the Half & Half Clinic is scheduled for October 6th to November 10th, while the Skills and Drills clinic runs from September 14th to November 2nd. Further information and registration details can be found on ForeTees. Prepare for a fall season overflowing with excitement and growth at the Sports Center. We're here to make this autumn unforgettable. See you there!

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