Derby Middle School Girl’s Tennis May 2016 Newsletter & Introductory Packet

TO:

DMS & DNMS Tennis Players & Parents

FROM:David Brown, DMS Head Boy’s & Girl’s Tennis Coach [email protected], 316.734.9214 cell RE:

Summer Tennis Checklist

The end of the school year is well within everyone’s sights and preparations for next Fall’s Girl’s Tennis season are under way. Today, families can begin getting sports physicals for the 2016-17 school year. You may turn these in to the Mrs. Gonzales in the DMS Office. We would advise you to make a photocopy of the signed forms. Forms for middle school sports and activities are available in the main office or can be e-mail out too.

Beginners & Intermediates – What can I do this summer?     

Group Lessons – Derby Rec, Riverside, Genesis Health Systems Learn the basic rules of the game. Early Season Tennis Dates Play with someone as good or better than you.

Recruit friends to join our team! Get your parents to go out and play with you at the courts.  Watch a Tennis tournament on TV (French Open is May 16-June 5 & Wimbledon is June 27 – July 10) Both watch and listen to the announcers. Many tips

Intermediates & Advanced – What else can I do this summer?  All of the above plus  Individual Lessons – Derby Rec, Riverside, Genesis Health System, DHS Tennis players  Tennis Camps – Southwestern, Wichita State, Bethel  Play Davis Cup in June at Derby High School  Participate in Panther Pride

 May 1 – August 15 Get Physicals & paperwork in  Monday, August 15 1st Day of Practice (3:40–5:30)  Wednesday, August 17 1st Day of School  Thursday, August 18 Parent Meeting - 5:00–5:30pm  Saturday, August 27 Ranking Tournament 9:00am – 12noon  Monday, September 5th Labor Day/Family Fun Day DHS Courts – 9am-12noon  First Match of the Season Tuesday, Sept. 6 (tentative)

Equipment Needs 1) Racquet - All players will need a full size racquet. No junior sized racquets. If unsure, please ask one of the coaches for a recommendation. Need a new racquet? Academy Sports has a wide range of racquets at reasonable prices. A good racquet will last you through middle and high school.

2) Shorts with pockets – A challenge for girls to find but they are out there. Players need to have pockets in order to hold an extra tennis ball when serving. Another option would be to secure a ball clip or purchase a tennis skirt. Academy Sports has a selection of tennis shorts at or under $20.

Derby Middle School Girl’s Tennis May 2016 Newsletter & Introductory Packet

3) Tennis Team Shirt – once we return to school, we will order shirts during the first week of practices. If you have a design idea, I would like your input before July.

Panther Pride This summer, Coach Stallbaumer and Coach Karsak will be hosting Panther Pride for female athletes. Last year, for middle school athletes, the cost was $50 and occurred on Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday 9:4511:00am at DHS. This is voluntary, but if you want to strengthen your tennis game and other endeavors you participate in, this would be a great way to begin.

DHS Junior Davis Cup Coach Dennis Burns, DHS Tennis Coach runs a junior Davis Cup tennis league each summer from mid-June thru mid-July for middle and high school players. Last year this was on Monday and Thursday nights at DHS Tennis Courts from 5:00 – 8:30pm. The cost was $79.

Tennis Balls were provided and players received a T-Shirt. Players will play singles, doubles, and mixed doubles when possible. Players from around Sedgwick County will participate in this. Another great experience. If you don’t lay this summer, we would encourage you to go and see what your game can become! For more information, contact Coach Burns at [email protected]. We’ll pass info on as it becomes

Websites of Interest  Summer Tennis Programs - www.derbyrec.com  Riverside Tennis Center http://www.wichita.gov/Government/Departments/Park/Pages/RalphWulz.aspx  US Tennis Association – www.usta.com o Junior membership - $20 includes digital magazine o Adult and Family memberships are also available too.  DMS Tennis - https://sites.google.com/a/usd260.com/dms-tennis/

Questions We’ve given you a lot of information to consider in this letter. Please keep in mind that we do not expect our student athletes to be able to do all of the activities listed above this summer. At the same time, we want to make sure that have an enjoyable experience next Fall as a member of our team. Any thing that you can do will be beneficial to the team and you.