Laramie SAFE Project will benefit from the Tournament Silent Auction
and Sponsorships!
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What is the SAFE Project and what does it do?
The SAFE Project is a local organization that supports survivors of domestic, relationship, and family violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Their work is multi-faceted providing immediate emergency and longer-term assistance, prevention and outreach education programs, legal assistance, as well as support for physical/mental health services. Their website tells even more of their mission and story. [https://www.safeproject.org/]
Please consider making a silent auction donation! Donations are tax deductible.
If you are unable to donate to the silent auction, you can still contribute:
* Be a tournament sponsor
* Make a monetary donation directly to the ATA or the SAFE Project * Donate or drop off an item for the local SAFE Project charity
* Become a member of the ATA
* Enter the tournament!
* Spread the word!
* Come up and watch how much fun we have
We hope you will join us in helping tennis thrive locally--an investment that can lead to a healthier community. Thank you for your time and consideration. Long live Laramie tennis!
UW TENNIS: ADULT TENNIS INSTRUCTION WITH UW TENNIS COACHES
Sessions are dependent on UW coaches’ availability.
Location: All Sessions below will be held at the UW Indoor Courts, 2717 E. Armory Road
ADULT BEGINNER LESSONS
Who: Drills in small groups for women and men--beginners, advanced beginners, and those returning to tennis.
When: 5:30-7:00 pm, Wednesdays (weekly, in August)
Info: UW coaches will cover forehands, backhands, volleys, overheads, serves, footwork, and basic doubles positioning. Participants will play fun games using techniques learned in sessions. Each class is a good workout!
Details: Wear court shoes that will not leave marks on indoor courts (some loaner shoes are available until you get your own). Bring a racket and water bottle.
Instructors: UW Assistant Coach Maria Oreshkina and UW Assistant Head Coach Julie Gonzalez
Cost: $25.00 per person, per session (maximum of 6 players per instructor)
To Register:
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Download the app for weekly notifications and confirmations: https://www.whatsapp.com and join the “Beginner Tennis Drills” Group
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Or text Coach Julie Gonzalez at 919-432-7512 to reserve a spot each week.
WEEKLY TENNIS DRILLS
Who: Players, ages 18 and up, are grouped by skill and experience level (instructors will help players determine levels if you have questions).
When:
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Beginners and Advanced Beginners, Ladies and Men: Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 pm (max group size is 6 per available coach)
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3.0 Ladies: Monday 8-9:30 am
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4.0 Ladies: Monday 8-9:30 am
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3.5 Ladies: Monday 5:30-7:00 pm
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3.0/3.5 Men: Tuesday 5:30-7:00 pm
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3.5/4.0 Men: Thursday 5:30-7:00 pm
Instructors: Dean Clower, Julie Gonzalez, or Maria Oreshkina
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Cost: $25 per person, per session
To Register: Text Coach Julie Gonzalez at 919-432-7512 to schedule a spot. Sessions are dependent on UW coaches’ availability.
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CARDIO TENNIS "HIT TO BE FIT"
Who: Adults ages 18 and Up
When: 8:00-9:00 am, Saturdays
Info: Join us for a fun, high-energy fitness workout combining tennis and cardio movement! Participants need some tennis experience, such as one or more tennis lessons. Each tennis stroke--forehand, backhand, volley and overhead--will be practiced during the workout. Wear tennis/court shoes with non-marking outsoles and bring a water bottle.
Instructors: UW coaches: Julie Gonzalez or Maria Oreshkina
Cost: $15 per person, per session
To Register: Text Asst. Coach Julie Gonzalez at 919-432-7512 to schedule a spot. Sessions are dependent on UW coaches’ availability.
PRIVATE TENNIS LESSONS
Who: Adults and youth can arrange private lessons with UW Coaches Dean Clower, Julie Gonzalez, or Maria Oreshkina
Cost: $60 per hour
To Schedule: Text coaches for private lesson instructor, time and date requests. Lessons are dependent on UW coaches’ availability.
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Dean Clower, Head Coach, 307-760-6199
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Julie Gonzalez, Assistant Head Coach, 919-432-7512
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Maria Oreshkina, Assistant Coach, 516-343-9902