2008 Schedule of Events

(April - September)

April 21 - USTA Jr. Team Tennis: QuickStart

May 22 Divisions (10 & Under, 8 & Under) - Practices: Mon.,3:30 - 4:30 PM; Games: Thurs., 3:30 - 4:30 PM; Stars & Stripes Division (18 & Under) - Practices: Tues., 3:30 - 4:45 PM; Games: Wed., 3:30 - 4:45 PM, at public courts.

May 3 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 3 CCTA Team Challenge

1:30 – 4:00 PM; Fun competitive team doubles play for adult 2008 CCTA members (w/ paid dues).

May 17 - 18 Jr. Regional Competitive Training Center

Saturday, 9:00 AM - Noon, and Sunday, Noon - 3:00 PM. Pat Colbert, USTA Northern, will be the clinician.

May 23 – Recreational Tennis (Adults)

Fridays, Aug. 22 4:00 – 5:30 PM, at public tennis courts. Bring your racquet and matches will be arranged among those who show up.

June 2 - Aug. 11 USTA Team Tennis (Adults)

Intermediate to advanced (rated 3.0 and above) adult players; Mondays, 5:15 - 6:30 PM,
6:45 - 8:00 PM

June 10 - USTA National Junior Tennis League

July 17 Grand Marais: Stripes Division: 8:30 - 10:00 AM, QuickStart (10 & U.) Div.: 10:00 - 11:00 AM, QuickStart (8 & U.) Div.: 11:00 - Noon, Tues., Wed., Thurs.; Grand Portage will have 8 morning ( 9:30 – 10:30, AM 10:30 – Noon) sessions (dates - TBD).

June 10 – 26 Tennis Fundamentals (Adults)

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:30 - 5 PM (Seniors only) or 6:30 – 8 PM (any beginners), Public tennis courts in Grand Marais; 6 sessions - Basic Instruction and drills.

June 14 Super Set Saturday

One-day adult competition at public tennis courts in Grand Marais. Everyone will play 3-4 matches, 1 set per match; non-elimination; limited draw (8); 3.5-4.0 men's singles, 3.0 men's singles, open men’s doubles

June 20 - 22 Grand Marais Open Tennis Tournament

Junior (16 & Under) events, Open Men’s & Women’s Singles, Doubles & Mixed events with consolation matches, USTA membership required.

June 27 Thunder Bay Tennis Club / CCTA Doubles Event

5:30 PM (CST) at the Thunder Bay Tennis Club. Includes potluck dinner provided by hosts. Must sign-up ahead of time.

June 28 Doubles Clinic

Call Kathy Bolstad at 387-2165 to sign up for this clinic that will feature Felicia Tebon who has played in all four Grand Slams (Wimbledon, French, Australian and US Opens). She achieved a world ranking of # 70 in singles and # 80 in doubles.

July 1 - Aug. 12 USTA Team Tennis (Adults)

Beginning or less advanced (rated 1.0 - 2.5) adult players; Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8 PM; some instruction included with supervised play.

July 3 - Aug. 14 Cardio Tennis

High-energy tennis workout, with music, for all ages and skill levels. Thursdays (except 7/31/08), 6:30 - 7:30 PM, at the public courts in Grand Marais.

July 19 Junior Novice Tennis Tournament

Public tennis courts in Grand Marais; Match play will begin at 8 AM. Singles round robin, age (8 – 16) and/or skill level divisions.

July 30 - 31 Fisherman’s Picnic Junior Tennis Tournament
(CHALLENGER 1)

Boys/ Girls singles and doubles, age 10 -16 events; Public tennis courts in Grand Marais; USTA membership required.

July 31 - Fisherman’s Picnic Tennis Tournament

Aug. 3 Senior / Masters events (Thurs. & Fri.), 3.5 singles, 7.0 doubles, and Open events (Fri. afternoon – Sun.).

Aug. 10 CCTA Doubles Event

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

Sept. 6 CCTA Annual Meeting/ End of Season Celebration

1:00 PM; Fun team challenge (doubles) competition, barbecue cookout and CCTA Annual Meeting.

* April 19 - Put up windscreens
* Oct. 11 - Take down windscreens