2011 Schedule of Events

(April - September)

April 10 - May 29, June 19 - July 31, Aug. 14 - Oct.
Cook County Tennis Ladder Competition

Match play for the following divisions: Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Boys’ 18 Singles, Girls’ 18 Singles, Boys’ 10 Singles, Girls’ 10 Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, Men’s 60 Doubles, Women’s 60 Doubles. Choose one or more sessions (Spring / Summer / Fall). Must be current (2011) CCTA member.

April 25 - May 26 USTA Jr. Team Tennis

QuickStart 8 & Under Division -  Practices: Mon.,3:20 - 4:20 PM; Games: Thurs., 3:20 - 4:20 PM.  QuickStart 10 & Under Division – Practices: Tues., 3:20 – 4:20 PM, Games: Wed., 3:20 – 4:20 PM. Stars Division (18 & Under) - Practices: Tues., 4:30 – 6:00 PM, Games: Wed., 4:30 – 6:00 PM. Stripes Division (18 & Under) – Practices: Mon., 4:30 – 6:00 PM, Games: Thurs., 4:30 – 6:00 PM.

May 7 Cook County Tennis Block Party

10:00 AM - 1 PM; Music, fun, food and prizes for all ages; free group tennis lesson and activities at 10 AM, followed by a free lunch, summer program information session, and drawing for door prizes.

May 7 CCTA Team Challenge

1:30 – 4:00 PM; Fun competitive team doubles play for adult 2011 CCTA members (w/ paid dues).

May 21 - 22 Jr. Regional Competitive Training Center

Saturday, 9:00 AM - Noon, and Sunday, 9:00 AM - Noon. Pat Colbert, USTA Northern, will be the clinician.

June 20 - Aug. 29 Free Tennis Sessions for Beginner/Intermediate
Level CCTA Members

Carl Johnson and other volunteer instructors have some fun group drills for those who want to improve their game. Mondays, 9:30AM - Noon and Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:00PM.

June 20 - Aug. 15 World Team Tennis (Adults)

Intermediate to advanced (rated 3.0 and above) adult players; Mondays, 5:15 - 6:30 PM, 6:45 - 8:00 PM. Must be current (2011) CCTA member.

June 21 - July 21 USTA National Junior Tennis League

QuickStart (8 & U.) Division: 9:00 - 10:00 AM, QuickStart (10 & U.) Div.: 10:00 - 11:00 AM, Stars Div.: 11:00 - Noon, Stripes Div.: Noon – 1:30 PM, Tues., Wed., Thurs; Grand Portage will have 8 morning ( 9:30 – 10:30 AM, 10:30 – Noon) sessions (dates - TBD).

June 21 - July 26 Cardio Tennis

High-energy tennis workout, with music, for all ages and skill levels. Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:00 PM, at the public tennis courts in Grand Marais.

July 2 - 4  North Shore Federal Credit Union Classic Tennis Tournament

Sat. – Mon. : Junior (Level 6) events (Boys/Girls 16sd, 14sd, 12sd), Adult events (men’s 4.0 and open singles, women’s 3.5 and open singles, men’s / women’ s / mixed combined 7.0 doubles, men’s / women’s / mixed open doubles, and Senior (50+) doubles events. First match loser consolation for all events.

July 23  10 & Under Quickstart Tournament

At public tennis courts in Grand Marais. Match play will begin at 8 AM. Singles and doubles round-robin match play.

Aug 3 - 5 Fisherman’s Picnic Junior Tennis Tournament (Level 6)

Boys/ Girls singles and doubles events (16sd,14sd,12sd); At the public tennis courts in Grand Marais; USTA membership required.

Aug. 4 - 7 Fisherman's Picnic Tennis Tournament

Senior / Masters events (Thurs. & Fri.), 3.5 singles, 7.0 doubles, and Open events (Fri. afternoon – Sun.); USTA membership required.

Aug. 13 CCTA Doubles Event

1 - 4 PM, round robin doubles play at public tennis courts in Grand Marais; potluck supper, 5 PM.

AUGUST 30   CCTA Annual Meeting/ End of Season Celebration at The Landing