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Big Event Coming Up: Braemar Country Club NTRP Adult Tennis Tournament

Philippe Rodrigue — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:26:28 +0000

Here it is once again, Braemar Country Club is proud to host its 12th Annual Fall Adult NTRP Tennis Tournament which will take place on September 3rd, 4th, 5th. This is a SCTA (Southern California Tennis Association) sanctioned tournament welcoming over 100 tennis players from USTA rating 3.0 up to 5.5 Men’s and Women’s divisions, in Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles. This is a great opportunity to see some great matches. There will also be a BBQ on the main deck on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm. The entry deadline is September 1st. If you’ve never been to a NTRP adult tournament, this is your opportunity to participate in a fun event that will take place up in the hills of Tarzana. The club is located at 4001 Reseda Blvd, Tarzana CA 91356.

If you are interested in entering this event: Click on the following link:

http://tennislink.usta.com/tournaments/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=82845

Online entry instructions:

1) Click on red writing that says: Click here to register online

2) Enter your USTA # and you’re on your way.

Friday matches will not start until 5:30 pm with some matches starting at 8:00 PM

You may not have to start play on Friday, depending on how many entries there are in your division.

Divisions: Men’s & Women’s Singles, Doubles and Mixed.

Level: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 and 5.5

Times: Saturday & Sunday matches start as early as 11:00 AM

Matches may be scheduled as late as 6:00 PM

Entry Fee: $41.35 per player per Singles, $28.00 per player per doubles

Philippe Rodrigue is a Real Estate professional with Partners Trust and specializes in Pacific Palisades and other westside L.A. communities. Outside of the office you might find Philippe at the Braemar Country Club located in tarzana hitting some tennis balls or climbing a mountain in the Yosemite National Park. You can connect with Philippe on his Facebook page, Philippe Rodrigue, MBA and on http://twitter.com/philrodrigue.

Los Angeles: Junior Tennis Summer Camp is Starting Monday June 14

Philippe Rodrigue — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 18:01:04 +0000

If you are looking for a tennis clubs for a great junior tennis summer camp for your kids you might be interested with the Braemar Country Club located in tarzana in the valley. It has one of the nation’s largest and most diverse tennis professional staffs teaching courses for all ages. Their training options includes a junior development program with over 200 children active on any given week on a year round basis.

The Junior Summer Tennis Camp is starting this Monday, June 14, 2010.

They offer 3 great programs for you to choose from.

Junior Tennis Camp for kids ages 5-12

Monday- Friday from 11:00am-3:45pm.
Play tennis, swim and of course, collect “BRAEMAR BUCKS” .

Competitive Camp for kids ages 8-13
competing in Team Tennis and Tournaments
Monday- Friday from 11:00am-3:45pm.
Drill as well as match play.

Afternoon Summer Junior Program
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Times and days will depend on the “STAR” Level.

Braemar Country Club

Summer Afternoon Junior Program 2010

Session 1 June 16 – July 24 Session 2 July 28 – September 4

Bright Star 6-week session

This program is for children ages 4 to 6.

The focus will be on a variety of skills, such as balance,

movement, agility, coordination, throwing, catching and hitting.

Thursday: 4:30-5:15 pm (45 min),

Saturday: 10:30-11:15 am (45 min)

Member Price 1x week $87 / 2x week $150

Non member/Social Member Price 1x week $117 / 2x week $210

One Star 6-week session with two free half-hour private lessons

The One Star Program is for children 7-8 years of age or older who have had little or no tennis exposure.

Thursday: 5:00-6:00 pm (1 hour),

Saturday: 9:30-10:30 am (1 hour)

Member Price 1x week $152 / 2x week $236* (*No additional private lessons)

Non member/Social Member Price 1x week $183 / 2x week $297*(*No additional private lessons)

Two Star 6-week session with two free half-hour private lessons

The Two Star Program is for those who are skilled enough to hit forehands and backhands over the net from the baseline and maintain a rally of 2-3 shots crosscourt and down the line. Introduction to serve and volley.

Wednesday, 5:00-6:30 pm (1.5 hour)

Friday, 5:00-6:30 pm (1.5 hour) or

Saturday Only, 10:30-11:30 am (1 hour)

Member Price 1x week $204 / 2x week $327* / 3x week $387* (*No additional private lessons)

Nonmember/Social Member Price 1x week $233 / 2x week $386* / 3x week $476*

(*No additional private lessons)

Member Price Saturday Only 1x week $152

Non member/Social Member Saturday Only 1x week $183

Three Star 6-week session with two free half-hour private lessons

The Three Star Program is for those children who have achieved the goals of the Two Star Program and are ready for more challenging practices.

Four Star 6-week session with two free half-hour private lessons

The Four Star Program is for those children who are competing in Junior Team Tennis, Novice or Satellite level tournaments.

Five Star 6-week session with two free half-hour private lessons

The Five Star Program is for those children who are getting ready to play in open tournaments or on junior high/high school tennis teams.

Wednesday 5:00-6:30 pm (1.5 hour

Friday, 5:00-6:30 pm (1.5 hour)

Member Price 1x week $204 / 2x week $327* (*No additional private lessons)

Non member/Social Member 1x week $233 / 2x week $386* (*No additional private lessons)

Teen Tennis 6-week session with two free half-hour private lessons

For children ages 13-17 of all levels.

Thursday, 5:00-6:00 pm and Saturday, 11:30-12:30 pm

Member 1x week $152 / 2x week $236* (*No additional private member price lessons)

Non member/Social Member 1x week $183 / 2x week $297* (*No additional private lessons)

NEW

Beginning Tennis 6 week session with two free half- hour private lessons

For children ages 9-12 that are just learning the fundamental of tennis

Thursday 5:00-6:00pm

Member 1x week $152 Non member/Social Member 1x week $183

Junior Tennis Camp 11:00 am – 3:45 pmThis is a structured, progressive program designed for players of every level and every age group.

For STAR Level 1-4

High-Performance Tennis Camp 11:00 am – 3:45 pmFor students who are actively playing tournaments, this high-level camp is a footwork and strategy-intensive workout. This class focuses on live-ball and dead-ball drills.

For STAR Level 5 and Above

Week 1: June 14 – 18Week 2: June 21 – 25

Week 3: June 28 – July 2

Week 4: July 5 – 9

Week 5: July 12 – 16

Week 6: July 19 – 23

Week 7: July 26 – 30

Week 8: August 2 – 6

Week 9: August 9 – 13

Week 10: August 16 – 20

Week 11: August 23 – 27

Week 12: August 30 – September 3

2010 Star Junior Program Policies

Payment is required at the beginning of each 6-week session. Drop-in, single-class rates are offered on a space-available basis.

Missed Classes:

Missed classes must be made up during the 6-week session on another day.

Please call ahead to schedule a make-up class. Class session may be prorated in advance

to accommodate your vacation schedule.

Private Lessons:

The two private, half-hour lessons must be used within the 6-week session or they will expire.

Please call the Pro Shop at 818-345-3230 to schedule these lessons.

Graduating to higher levels:

In order to move to a higher level, juniors must pass the on-court test.

Cancellation policy:

A 24-hour notice is required for all cancellations of the private lessons.

Dress code:

Please remember our dress code. No shorts below the knee and only T-shirts with a tennis theme are allowed. No jeans or school uniforms are allowed. Black sole running shoes are prohibited.

Your child may be prohibited from playing without proper attire.

For more info, contact:

Susan Pendo
Head Tennis Professional/Assistant Director of Tennis
Braemar Country Club
4001 Reseda Blvd
Tarzana, CA 91357

818 345-3230 ext 177

Big Event Coming Up: Braemar Country Club Junior Tennis Tournament

Philippe Rodrigue — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 18:46:17 +0000

Here it is once again, Braemar Country Club is proud to host it’s 24^th Annual Junior Satellite Tennis Tournament which will take place on June 25^th, 26^th and 27^th. This is a SCTA (Southern California Tennis Association) sanctioned tournament welcoming over 200 tennis players from the ages of 8 through 18, boy’s and girl’s divisions, in Singles and Doubles. This is a great opportunity to see some of the upcoming tennis stars of the next generation. There will also be a BBQ on the main deck on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Due to the large amount of players entering in the tournament each year, some matches will be played at the University Cal State-Northridge on Friday evening and Saturday morning and afternoon. All finals will be played on Sunday afternoon at the Braemar Country Club. The entry deadline is Monday June 21^st . If you’ve never been to a junior tournament, this is your opportunity to participate in a fun event that will take place up in the hills of Tarzana. The club is located at 4001 Reseda Blvd, Tarzana CA 91356.

If you are interested in entering this event: Click on the following link

http://tennislink.usta.com/tournaments/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=86109

Online entry instructions:

1) Click on red writing that says: Click here to register online

2) Enter your USTA # and you’re on your way.

Friday matches will not start until 5 pm with some matches starting at 8:00 PM

You may not have to start play on Friday, depending on how many entries there are in your division.

Divisions: Boy’s & Girl’s Singles & Doubles

Age Division: 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, and 18.

Times: Saturday & Sunday matches start as early as 11:00 AM

Matches may be scheduled as late as 6:00 PM

Entry Fee: $41.35 per player per Singles, $28.00 per player per doubles

Great Tennis Club and Junior Tennis Camp at the Braemar Country Club in Tarzana, California

Philippe Rodrigue — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 00:09:05 +0000

One of my favorite tennis clubs to go to in the valley is definitely Braemar Country Club. It has one of the nation’s largest and most diverse tennis professional staffs teaching courses for all ages. Their training options includes a junior development program with over 200 children active on any given week on a year round basis and over 30 classes for adults, targeted for specific levels each week. Whether you’re an adult, junior, beginner, or advanced, Braemar has the right coaching program. Private lessons can even be scheduled at your convenience.

With over 20 tennis courts, Braemar provides the flexibility to accommodate its members whenever they want to play tennis. They’re open Monday thru Friday from 6:30 am – 9:30 pm and Saturday and Sunday 6:30 am- 8:00 pm, which is great for me since I’m able to still stop by after work and play tennis even if I work late.

Here’s a Few of the Programs Currently Available

Junior Program Class Levels
Tots: Ages 4-6, initial experiences
Star 1-3: Ages 7-12, beginner and intermediate levels
Teen Tennis: Beginning and intermediate classes for teenagers
Star 4-5: Advanced drills and coaching for players experienced in USTA Satellite and Open tournaments and/or High School Team Tennis

Complimentary “Quick Fix” Adult Tennis Clinic
Every Saturday morning one of the pros will help you to improve your game. Stay ten minutes or stay the full hour! There is never a charge.
No sign up necessary… just stop by Court 1 at 10:30 am!

Adult Tennis Clinics:
Designed for every level and every desire.

LEAGUES
USTA Team Tennis
These players participate in three USTA League Tennis national divisions – Adult, Senior and Mixed Doubles with each level winner advancing toward the final goal – National Championships. Individual sections offer additional league opportunities including Super Senior Doubles (age 60 & over), Mixed Senior (age 50 & over) and Combo Doubles where the combined NTRP ratings of the doubles team determine the level of participation.

World Team Tennis
This format features co-ed teams competing in six sets – men’s and women’s doubles, men’s and women’s singles, and mixed doubles. The unique WTT format, which is also played in the Professional League, includes no-ad scoring, substitution and coaching.

Braemar Tennis Club Men’s and Women’s Interclub Leagues
Doubles matches are played on a specific day
Singles matches are played at a mutually agreed time

Pacific Palisades: Southern California’s Best Youth Athletes Learn Tennis at Riviera Country Club

Philippe Rodrigue — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:30:57 +0000

The Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades hardly needs an introduction: it is one of the best places in Los Angeles to play golf and tennis, or to simply come and relax in one of their 30 guest rooms with all the modern luxury amenities you would expect from such a high-caliber locale.

Meet the director of high-performance training Erik Kortland. He oversees the Junior Excellence Program, which takes youth tennis training to the next level – Kortland’s students consistently rank at international levels. Would you expect anything less from a golf and tennis club that has been world-famous for nearly 80 years?

Kortland is currently training on the clay courts for the National Clay Courts in Florida. In Southern California, they are preparing for the Quicksilver Tournament in Palm Springs, and the US Open Qualifier in Clairemont.

Many notable tennis stars have passed through the doors at the Riviera Country Club. To name a few: Maria Sharapova, Mardy Fish, John McEnroe, and the Williams Sisters.

Big Tennis Event Coming Up at the Calabasas Tennis & Swim Club

Philippe Rodrigue — Thu, 27 May 2010 21:01:55 +0000

Calabasas Open & NTRP Championships
A USTA Sanctioned Event
June 4, 5, & 6 (Fri, Sat & Sun), 2010
Location: Calabasas Tennis & Swim Club

This is the second annual USTA sanctioned Open Tournament at Calabasas Tennis & Swim
TO ENTER ONLINE: Click on the following link

http://tennislink.usta.com/tournaments/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=82812

Online entry instructions:

6) Click on red writing that says: Click here to register online

7) Enter your USTA # and you’re on your way.

Pay by credit card

Men’s Open division winners, both singles & doubles, receive free entry into the $50,000.00 USTA Pro Circuit Challenger of Calabasas Wildcard Tournament in October. If draw exceeds 16 players, both singles finalists are eligible for free entry.

If the 5.5 Men’s Singles division has more than 8 players, then the winner will also receive a free entry into the Wildcard Tournament.

Friday matches will not start until 6:30 with some matches starting at 8:00 PM

You may not have to start play on Friday, depending on how many entries there are in your division.

Divisions: Men’s & Women’s Singles & Doubles and Mixed Doubles

Open, 5.5, 4.5, 4.0, 3.5, 3.0

Times: Saturday & Sunday matches start as early as 11:00 AM

Matches may be scheduled as late as 6:00 PM

Entry Fee: $35.00 Singles, $42.00 per team Doubles

Why You Love the Riviera Country Club and the Pacific Palisades

Philippe Rodrigue — Tue, 18 May 2010 03:24:51 +0000

Why you love the Riviera Country Club and the Pacific palisades. Few interviews with different people explaining what they love the most about the Palisades.

Play Tennis with the Pros at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades

Philippe Rodrigue — Tue, 18 May 2010 00:18:36 +0000

Partners Trust’s Philippe Rodrigue goes to the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, where such tennis stars as Maria Sharapova and John McEnroe have some to play tennis on their tennis courts. Other tennis pros go to the Riviera Country Club regularly to work on elevating their game to the next level. Meet Erik Kortland Director of Junior High Performance.