☀️ SUMMER TENNIS EDITION 🍦

TO OUR YTC COMMUNITY,

The weather is a little iffy... that means we made it to June!

We are grateful to have had another wonderful winter under our belt. Your enthusiasm throughout the season was infectious. Our staff appreciates every chance we get to work with you.

May was designated as "the official tennis month" by the USTA... but as you know, tennis is all year round for us ;-).

We had several things going on in the building, but most important was our raffle to kick of tennis month. We want to thank YTC staffers Robert, KJ, Noelle and Mary Lou for overseeing the details and our partner White + Warren lead by Maisy Curto (this was her idea). Most importantly, the friends of YTC who not only support our club, but participate in our community efforts. We managed to raise $5368 dollars for the American Heart Association's, Go Red for Women, Campaign.

Our building was full of varying tennis levels celebrating all that is tennis. We ran beginner junior and adult classes (and still continuing) with brand new sets of players; we continued our adaptive tennis program with the Arc of Westchester (volunteer run by Coach Rene); we hosted Junior UTR matchplay and Adult USTA and in-house leagues & capped it off with our resident college team St. Thomas Aquinas Women securing a hard fought win (at YTC) to qualify for the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Championships!

We are not just about a certain level of tennis, we cater to everyones' ability, level and skillset. We get you where you need to go.

After you look through the rest of our Spring/Summer line-up of playing opportunities at YTC, please help us grow the game of tennis by sending this newsletter to a person who you think should be playing tennis. The 1st session of Learn Tennis Now is concluding this week with 40 players signed up. We have more room to create the next wave of tennis fanatics!

This past month also gave us a chance to say goodbye to long time YTC faces of Julie Meyer & Efrain Buritica, both of whom have worked at the tennis center for over 20 years. Pictures of our staff get together and winners of escape room (my team 😏) are at the end of the newsletter.

We are here because you choose tennis as a contact point to mental & physical health, as well as a continuing bridge to build friendships. Thank you for your incredible support and continued participation throughout our building.

We are YTC, YOUR Tennis Center!

Learn Tennis Now

Beginner Tennis Initiative

Yonkers Tennis is continuing one of it's biggest projects ever. In the spirit of good ol' Coach Pat Rogers, we are going to spread the game of tennis across Westchester County and portions of New York City.

The idea is simple: We want to expose tennis to 2000 players who have never picked up a racquet in the next 5 years. How do we do that?

5 Beginner Classes for $199 and Bring a Friend for Free!

With FIVE lessons over 5 weeks, Learn Tennis Now will take you from a Beginner to a Player. The program includes:

• Orientation Party

• 5 hours of instruction taught by certified coaches

• Racquets to use while you learn

• Free court time*

• End of Session Party (July 19th)

• Tons of Fun!

This is the ideal gift for all those we love and want to showcase the game to. Our goal is to expose and grow grassroots tennis across our area.

Dates: June 5 - July 19

Sign up has already started.

Register here:https://www.yonkerstennis.com/learn-tennis-now

If you have friends and family you think might be interested, please gift this program to them or forward this link and help us spread the joy of tennis! Graduation and Father's Day is coming up quickly :)

🥵HEAT or RAIN⛈️

(or the remote chance of cicada swarms)

YTC is open for Clinics, Privates & Open Court Time

Our climate controlled courts are always breezy with our new HVAC system in tow. If it gets too hot outside or the rain gets in the way of your play, call the front desk to book a court.

Mon - Thurs: 7am-10pm

Fri: 7am - 6pm

Closed: July 4th-5th

Closed on weekends

Please note:

We are closed for summer break from 7/20 - 9/2/24

The 2024-25 Season begins on Monday 9/16/24

Sign up today by emailing/calling the front desk frontdesk@yonkerstennis.com

914-968-6918 x.0

Jr. Spring Session Clinics

Secure your players' spot for Red | Orange | Green | Yellow

Dates: Currently running - June 28rd (last day of school)

Duration: 8 weeks (7 wks on Monday)

Days available: Monday - Friday (closed on the weekend)

Click here to view the schedule. Spots still available.

Email programmer@yonkerstennis.com to get in the game!

Summer

Jr. Tennis Program

We are continuing with a very chill junior program offering that allows all our players to explore their curricular interests and still maintain a semblance of tennis in their lives. We know that your kids are more than just tennis, and we are proud to be part of their growth!

Below are 2 offerings for our Red/Orange Ball players and our Green/Yellow Ball players:

Focused Intensity Training

#getF.I.T.

Monday - Friday

4-5:30pm

July 1st - July 19th

All Red & Orange Ball players

3 weeks of structured athletic games & FUN!

Week 1: 7/1 - 7/5*

Week 2: 7/8 - 7/12

Week 3: 7/15 - 7/19

*Independence holiday week, prorated for 3 days only (off 7/4-7/5)

$300 per week

Day Walk in Rate: $50

Monday - Friday

4-6pm

July 1st - July 19th

All Green /Yellow MOD - Varsity players

3 weeks of heart-pumping-focused FUN!

Week 1: 7/1 - 7/5*

Week 2: 7/8 - 7/12

Week 3: 7/15 - 7/19

*Independence holiday week, prorated for 3 days only (off 7/4-7/5)

$350 per week

Day Walk in Rate: $70

Email programmer@yonkerstennis.com for more info!

Adult Flex Summer Clinics

Flexible monthly clinics will continue for 2.0 - 3.5 players:

June 1st - July 19th (no weekends)

Click here to view schedule.

Sign-up for as many as you want!

Call the front desk 914-968-6918 x0 or email frontdesk@yonkerstennis.com to secure your spot.

Advance sign-up is encouraged for all spots you would like to play in. Strict 24hr-cancellation policy will be in effect.

A 1/2 day summer camp for adults who want to learn to be mentally & physically tough... hit a lot of balls and become tactically proficient.

June 25th - July 19th

(signup begins June 1st)

Adult Summer League

Our teams are kicking butt, getting their butts kicked,

but camaraderie is at an all time high.

CONTINUED LUCK TO ALL OUR TEAMS! GO OUT AND HAVE SOME FUN AND LISTEN TO YOUR COACHING!

If you missed out on a chance to join one of our vibrant teams, do not despair. Please reach out to Deanna Santoro at dsantoro@yonkerstennis.com

to get set up in one of our flexible in-house summer league play options. Both day and evening times are available.

NCAA College Tennis @ YTC!

YTC was honored to host The NCAA Division II Women’s Tennis Regional Championship between St.Thomas Aquinas and Wilmington University.

Congratulations to St. Thomas Aquinas for making it to the Sweet 16! We know the work you have done to make it this far.

The team has been practicing at YTC this year and we wish all the seniors the best of luck in their future endevours!!

Goodbyes are never easy...

Julie Meyer

From super-subbing in our leagues to managing and everything in between, we recognize Julie for being such an important part of YTC for over 20 years! We wish her all the best in Virginia with her family! THANK YOU!

Efrain Buritica

Our resident tailor, landscaper, cleaner and overall maintenance guru, we recognize Efrain for all his years of service to YTC!

Enjoy your much deserved retirement my friend! THANK YOU!

Staff Party Pics

CONGRATS TO THE WINNERS👏

YTC partnered with White & Warren on a fundraiser to raise funds and awareness for the American Heart Association's, Go Red for Women, Campaign (www.goredforwomen.org).

We are truly elated at the support we got for the raffle. Thank you to everyone who participated! The drawing was held on May 14th with 2 winners selected...

Congratulations to Anna Cabrera, the 1st place prize winner and to Nancy Tomanek who won the 2nd prize pack, both long-time YTC players!! Shout out to Sarah Miller for being our raffle ref!