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“LINE CALLS”President’s Message

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By Dan Bence

Summer has made an appearance in Maine. The KVTA and the A-Copi Tennis & Sports Center are gearing up for a great summer season. This will be the first summer your club has been in operation. We are working hard to have creative, fun and challenging activities, clinics and events to bring you indoors for your tennis and pickleball. Take a look at the schedules to see what is new and how you can participate in these events.

Summer tennis camp is a great opportunity for your son, daughter or grandchild to learn tennis or improve their skills. Has your racquet been sitting in the corner a little too long? Give the “Dusty Strings” a try on Tuesday evenings. Feeling hungry? Join the “Soup and Singles” on Thursdays at noon. Play tennis, have some of Danʼs homemade soup and feel good the rest of the day!

As a not-for-profit, this is your club. One way to help is to let us know what you think. Tell us what is great or let us know what needs improvement.

KVTAʼs Annual Meeting is on Tuesday, June 10 at 5:30 PM on Charlieʼs Court (court 1). All members (Gold, Silver and KVTA) are invited to attend.

Weekly Clinics - TennisMondays: 10:00 - 11:30 AM - USTA 3.0 DrillTuesdays: 5 - 6:30 PM Dusty Strings (for those getting back into tennis)Thursdays: 5:30 - 6:30 PM - Beginner ProgramFridays: 10:00 - 11:30 AM - USTA 3.5 Drill

Weekly Offerings - OtherMondays: 8 - 8:45 AM - Cardio TennisTuesdays: 5:30 - 7 PM Pickle BallWednesdays: 12 - 1:30 PM Pickle BallThursdays: 6:30 - 7:15 AM - Cardio TennisSaturdays: 8:30-10 AM Pickleball

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with 16 schools represented at this tournament. What great exposure for us; what a welcome venue for the players!

With the summer season upon us, we are looking forward to playing indoor tennis without the wind, rain and pesky biting insects. Our new energy miser ceiling will help keep our courts cooler, so don’t let the summer heat keep you from playing tennis - come inside!

We will be following through with our plans to resurface the courts. For your convenience, we have decided to have this done at the end of August with the hopes of having a quicker drying time, so as to get back to playing as soon as possible. We will keep you posted about an upcoming unveiling of your new courts!

Please feel free to stop by and share any thoughts or suggestions you have with me. I am here to serve you.

Deidre’s CornerIt has been an exciting first month managing our newly renovated tennis facility! The inclement weather this spring has brought several high school tennis teams inside to play their matches at A-Copi Tennis and Spor ts Center. Also, on May 17th we hosted the p re l i m i n a r y rounds of the state singles championship

Still to Raise$4,300

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Meet Jennifer LaneyThis month weʼd like you to meet Jennifer!What   do   you   like   best  about   working   at   A-­‐Copi  Tennis  and  Sports  Center?    I  love   interac-ng   with   the  members.     It   has   been  wonderful   seeing   many   of  the  members  that  I  remember  from  working  here  in  the  past.    Seeing   indoor  tennis  courts  back  up  and  running  in  Augusta  brings  back  so  many  wonderful  memories  for  me!

What   do   you   do  when   you   are  not  at   A-­‐Copi   Tennis  and  Sports  Center?  I  work  at  the  University  of  Maine  at  Augusta   as   the   Assistant   Athle-c   Director,   Head  Women’s   Basketball   Coach,   and   Coordinator   of  Wellness.     This   past   season,   our   women’s   basketball  team  received  a  bid  to  the  na-onal  tournament  for  the  first  -me  in   school  history.     I   graduated   from  UMaine  last   year   with   a   Master’s   degree   in   Student  Development  in  Higher  Educa-on  with  a  concentra-on  in  student-­‐athlete  reten-on  and  I  am  currently  back   in  school  pursuing  my  doctorate.

Pickleball Anyone?Not only is A-Copi Tennis and Sports Center the go-to place for indoor tennis, we are also becoming a known venue for the popular sport of Pickleball! Dedicated, card-carrying USAPA ambassadors Rocky Clark from Portland and Milad Bozorgnia from Farmington, and paddle distributor Coralee Williams from Bangor have all advised us and come and helped with clinics.We are offering Pickleball courts, paddles and balls on Tuesdays from 5:30-7 PM, Wednesdays 12-1:30 PM and Saturdays 8:30-10 AM for $5 per person.

Another clinic is planned for Saturday June 28, 8:30-10 AM with Milad. Please call the club to sign up.

In Dan’s CourtIt’s nice to get back to your roots, especially when the roots have been nourished by a strong group of tennis players looking to get tennis back in the Augusta area, and new individuals taking up the sport. I feel my job is to take this positive energy and build on it and grow a strong group of dedicated tennis players of all ages.

Here is a list of our NEW programs (see also the ongoing Youth and Junior Clinics at right and the weekly clinics on page 1); SIGN-UP REQUIRED for all programs:

Summer Tennis Camps: See flyer on page three

Stroke of the Day: Every Tues. 11-12 noon

and Thur. 1-2 PM

Soup and Singles: Every Thur. 12-1 PM

We will match up players by level.

Feel free to call me with questions - 213-6286

Your Pro, Dan Veilleux

Youth and Junior Clinics Continue!A new 5-week session begins June 11th

Red Ball, Ages 4-7: Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:15Orange Ball, Ages 8-11: Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:30Cost for Red and Orange: $40 member, $50 non-member

Jr. Development, Ages 12 and up: Thursdays 4:00 - 5:30. Cost $65 member, $75 non-member

Please call the club to sign up - 213-6286

Summer Hours of OperationMonday - Friday 8:00 am - 7:00 pmSaturday - 8:00 am - 1:00 pmSunday - CLOSED (available for rental)We gladly accept cash and checks and credit cards

A-Copi Tennis & Sports CenterSummer Tennis Camps

Please call 213-6286 to sign up for all camps and programs

Orange Ball Camp for ages 7-1112-2 PM Monday-Friday with a pizza party at the end. $85/weekJuly 7-11 and August 4-8

minimum of 4 player sign up to run the camps

Junior Development Camp for ages 12-1412-2 PM Monday-Friday with a pizza party at the end. $120/weekJune 23-27, July 21-25, and August 18-22

minimum of 4 player sign up to run the camps

High School Performance Camp for grades 9-1212-2 PM Monday-Friday with a pizza party at the end. $140/weekJuly 14-18 and August 11-15

minimum of 4 player sign up to run the camps

Adult Learn to Play TennisThursdays 5:30 - 6:30 PM

Dusty Strings - for those getting back into tennis.Tuesdays 5:00 - 6:30 PM

Adult Pickleball $5Tuesdays 5:30 - 7 PM

Wednesdays 12-1:30 PM

Saturdays 8:30-10 AM Drop in!

Private lessons available with Dan Veilleux by appointment. 207 213-6286