Hi ,
Exciting News! Changes for the 2016 to 2017 Season
I hope you have all been well and are looking forward to getting back on to the tennis courts when our new season begins on October 1.
After 13+ years as the Head Coach at our club, Jason Young will be leaving us. We wish Jason well with his future plans.
We are pleased to announce that Paul Bell will be joining us as Head Coach for the upcoming season. Paul previously was the Head Coach at the Eden-Epsom Tennis Club in Auckland. He will soon be relocating to Tauranga with his family and begins his position with us on September 12. Welcome Paul!
Paul has over 25 years' experience in the coaching industry and is excited about implementing his coaching plans for you all. I can assure you that you will not be disappointed.
To give you and your parents the opportunity to meet Paul and learn more about his coaching program, we will be having a series of open day sessions during the last 2 weeks of Term 3. You, your parents and friends are welcome to come to some or all of these sessions where you can sample and learn about our new group coaching format, Friday Club/Pizza Nights and Holiday Programmes.
Wednesday September 14 and 21 from 6pm to 8pm
Friday September 16 and 23 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Saturday September 17: Big Club Open Day for Juniors and Seniors from 10am to 4pm
Don't worry, I will send you a reminder email closer to the time …
For those of you currently participating in Term 3 Squad Coaching with Jason, (Mondays 3:30 to 6:30, Tuesdays 3:30 to 5:30 and Wednesdays 3:30 to 5:30) Paul will be coaching the last 2 weeks of sessions.
So, what else is new?
Included with your membership (except for the pizza):
Club/Pizza Nights: The Wednesday sessions we used to have during Terms 4 and 1 will now be on Fridays as "Club/Pizza Nights" and continue throughout the year during term time. Yes, that's right … they will be held during Terms 2 and 3 also! Before you start, if you want a pizza, you will order and pay $5 for your pizza and it will be delivered for when you finish your session. From 3:30pm to 4:30pm for Hot Shots Red and Orange ball for ages 5 to 8 years and from 4:30pm to 5:30pm for green and hard ball levels for ages 9 to 18 years.
Saturday Morning Club Sessions: These will continue to run during Terms 4 and 1 only but will run as 2 sessions, from 9am to 10:30am for Hotshots red and orange ball players and from 10:30am to 12pm for Hotshots green and hard ball players.
… and if you are not sure whether you are a red, orange, green or hard ball player, Paul will assess you and let you know at our open day sessions.
Additional costs not included in your membership:
(Costs and further information will be available at the open day sessions)
School Holiday Programmes: Paul will be running holiday programmes during each week of the holidays throughout the year starting at the end of Term 3. Yes, that's right … each week of the holidays!
Paul Bell Tennis Hot Shots Red, Orange, Green and Hard Ball Bronze, Silver and Gold: Paul's group coaching programmes will be run during term time in 8-week blocks. These sessions will be fun but primarily focused on learning the various skills required to play and improve your tennis game.
Adult Group Coaching: Paul will be running these sessions for beginners, intermediates, advanced and improvers during term time.
Private Lessons: Will be conducted as required.
I am looking forward to introducing Paul to you all and getting our next season of tennis at the Otumoetai Tennis Club underway. Roll on Summer!
Regards Julia Kleve
(Junior Coordinator)
