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Get your Racquet Ready....
Improve your play with new strings...
by: Faruque Hossain
posted: Monday, March 25, 2024
The Collins Aerospace Rec Center now strings racquets.
Call 295-2552 for more details
or stop by and see Jeff or Jamie.
Cost: $25 (Rec Center supplies string).
Cost: $20 (If you supply string).
Spring/Summer Tennis League, 2024
Register now...
by: Faruque Hossain
posted: Monday, March 25, 2024
Register now for the Spring/Summer Tennis Session by clicking the link to the left.
Registration Opens on Monday, April 01, 2024 and ends on: Friday, April 19, 2024.
The tournament/session play will start on: Saturday, April 20, 2024.
Determine your tennis rating using National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) categories. The U.S. Tennis Association developed the NTRP rating system and it is the most accurate rating system available. Player levels are based on a scale from 1.0 to 7.0.
1.0 This player is just starting to play tennis.
1.5 Has limited experience and is still working primarily on getting the ball into play.
2.0 Needs on-court experience. Has obvious stroke weaknesses but is familiar with basic positions for singles and doubles play.
2.5 Learning to judge where the ball is going although court coverage is weak. Can sustain a short rally of slow pace with other players of the same ability.
3.0 Fairly consistent when hitting medium-paced shots, but is not comfortable with all strokes and lacks execution when trying for directional control, depth or power. Most common doubles formation is one-up and one-back.
3.5 Has achieved improved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots, but still lacks depth and variety. Starting to exhibit more aggressive net play, has improved court coverage and is developing teamwork in doubles.
4.0 Has dependable strokes, including directional control and depth on both forehand and backhand sides on moderate shots, plus the ability to use lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys with some success. Occasionally forces errors when serving and teamwork in doubles is evident. Rallies may be lost due to impatience.
4.5 Starting to master the use of power and spins and beginning to handle pace, has sound footwork, can control depth of shots and is beginning to vary game plan according to opponents. Can hit first serves with power and accuracy and place the second serve. Tends to over-hit on difficult shots. Aggressive net play is common in doubles.
5.0 Has good shot anticipation and frequently has an outstanding shot or exceptional consistency around which a game may be structured. Can regularly hit winners or force errors off of short balls and can put away volleys, can successfully execute lobs, drop shots, half volleys and overhead smashes and has good depth and spin on most second serves.
5.5 Has developed power and/or consistency as a major weapon. Can vary strategies and styles of play in a competitive situation and hit dependable shots in a stress situation.
6.0 Generally do not need NTRP ratings. Rankings or past rankings will speak for themselves. The 6.0 player has obtained a sectional and /or national ranking.
6.5 The 6.5 player has extensive satellite tournament experience.
7.0 The 7.0 player makes his living from tournament prize money.
2024 Spring/Summer League - Register Now
by: Faruque Hossain
posted: Monday, March 25, 2024
Registration is now open. Come and play at our new courts Or play any court you like!
NEW DATES:
Registration runs: April 1 - April 19
Play runs: April 20 - June 20
Players need to play one match each week. By mutual understanding players can play their game anywhere they like, not necessarily at Collins Tennis courts.
Trophies will be presented among the champions at the end of the tournament.
Last year PRIZE MONEY was give to the winners.
If there is a good number of participants in the tournament, then PRIZE MONEY will be given too. It entirely depends on how much money we generate from the registration.
Tennis Leagues Coordinator
by: Laura
posted: Sunday, April 2, 2023
Your new Tennis League Coordinator is
Faruque Hossain You can reach him by email:
tennis@collinsclubsandleagues.com
or 319-651-7649.
Stay active....have fun
Looking for a healthy activity ?
by: Jeff Havel
posted: Monday, March 23, 2009
Tennis is an excellent activity for people of all ages and is played at one's own pace ...we even have our own lighted tennis courts.
We strongly encourage all participants to talk with
their Doctor and have a check up before playing
in our league.
Participants must be: Employees, Retirees, Contract Workers or their Spouses; or Rec Center Members.
