BTC Holiday edition is arriving early this year so you know of our our offerings before they actually occur! There are no Christmas songs or carols attached! Promotions are limited to BTC. Let's start that festive spirit early. That means to start you have to read my newsletter. |
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Local Author/Holiday Stocking Stuffer One of our long standing members has penned a book entitled “Drifting in the Wake, The Unusual and Remarkable Life of Orville Wright Jr”. This is Orville’s 2nd book, and to quote the author “Many tennis players have a life beyond tennis. I am no exception which my recent memoirs”. Orville has led an extremely interesting life and is the only tennis player I know whose rating got bumped up (3.5-4.0) at the age of 70! Having read the book, instead of attaching his official testimonial I offer my take, just buy the book. Cost is $20 and all profits from the book will be donated to the Tabor Children’s Services. The book is on sale at BTC from now through the holiday season. |
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Thanksgiving Day In keeping with our family tradition, I will open our doors Thanksgiving Day Nov 28 from 9am-1pm. A 30+year tradition, it is always nice to see families and familiar faces from the past back in town at BTC. Playing tennis on turkey day is a great way to reacquaint, see who has game and who’s rusty, work up an appetite and get out of the kitchen! |
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Mixed Doubles Parties Our inaugural Mixed Party proved popular with 8 combo teams playing this past Saturday. A wider variety of level did not deter anyone form having a great time. Perhaps we are rekindling a past tradition? You do not have to play with your spouse, and if you sign up solo we will do our best to partner you up. We have scheduled additional mixed gatherings on the following dates: December 7 & 14 |
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USTA The 2020 USTA season is right around the corner. Thanks to the efforts of regional coordinator Lynn Buffamonti, and local USTA ambassadors Jason Spencer, Sandra Starke & Dave Reed we grew our league participation last year, breaking a downwards trend. Mixed Doubles will start in January in 6.0.,7.0 & 8.0 level. We are seeing some new faces in our Mixed Doubles Parties and would be nice to see these transition over. Here’s a thought: New Years resolution: Play mixed with my spouse! Sign me up! Our local ambassadors will be reaching out to members during this holiday season. |
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Holiday Tournament Our Annual Holiday tny will run December 27-28 9am-1pm. Men’s & Women singles will run Dec 27 with Mixed Doubles on the 28th. Entry fee is $30 per event. Entry deadline is December 23. Our 6th year in running, this event has something for everyone. Last year we had 12 mixed double teams with a combo of couples, family, friends, and mix n match! Using a round robin format everyone is guaranteed lots of tennis. |
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Our once a year best blow out sale conveniently arriving in time for holiday gifts. Nov 29th – Dec 31st Enjoy a 20% off all Clothing, shoes, socks and bags! Select Racquets also included. Click on shop now to see which ones. Black Friday Special! If you spend $60 or more in the pro shop you will receive A certificate for One Free Hour of Court Time Special Good Black Friday - Cyber Monday! Gift Certificates make a great holiday stocking stuffer. Click below for details
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PickleBall Pickleball is gaining momentum at BTC. We have some new groups playing and ct 6 is seeing a fair amount of action. We can accommodate two playing courts on ct 6. Rates: book 1 ct $20/hour, book both courts cts $30/hour. We have demo racquets and paddles for purchase, a supply of balls and two official pickelball nets. If you are interested in finding out more or to book a court just stop by the desk. |
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Syracuse Event There is a unique event being held in Syracuse Dec 14-15 at Elevate Fitness DeWitt, entitled: SAM’S 80TH BIRTHDAY SENIOR MEN’S DOUBLES TOURNAMENT. The combined age must be 140 years! Clearly a senior moment. This event offers over $1300 in prize money with $500 to the winners. Entry fee goes to the Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association. To sign-up email Sam at scorso1@twcny.rr.com. |
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Juniors Have been very active on the junior front. Our 18U Junior Team Tennis kicked off their 1st match Saturday November 9. With 4 teams and over 40 juniors, we have a full house with our top boys and girls in the area playing, and look forward to a competitive season. A reminder that anyone can go to the JTT website and view teams, stats and standings, simply by typing in the team name under Find a Team by… The teams are: Speicher, Spottek, Weinheimer, Rizzuto. |
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We held an Open House for our 14 & 12 U JTT this past Friday. Over 30 kids attended and both leagues kick off Friday November 22, with two teams in each division. There is still room to join, and we will keep registration open until Dec 13. We anxiously await colorful team names in all divisions! |
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Our winter session of JCTP begins the weekend of Dec 6-8. A combination of instruction, drills and match play, JCTP is the most significant portion of our junior pathway. For over 35 years our top juniors have been “weaned” through this program. We encourage any junior who aspires to get better and stay competitive to join us. To register just call 722-3491. |
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We ran a Level 1B tournament Nov 16 for Boys & Girls 18s. Congratulations to John Patrick Popowich, NYC & Kyriakitsa Scime, Buffalo (pics above) for winning their respective divisions. We will be hosting a Level 1A tournament January 17-20 and we hope to get our local juniors entered. |
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