2010 Schedule of Events

(April - September)

April 26 - May 27 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 8 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 8 CCTA Team Challenge

1:30 – 4:00 PM; Fun competitive team doubles play for adult 2009 CCTA members (w/ paid dues).

May 21- Aug. 20 Recreational Tennis

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

May 22 - 23 Jr. Regional Competitive Training Center

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

June 7 - Aug. 16  Adult LeagueTennis

Intermediate to advanced (rated 3.0 and above) adult players; Mondays, 5:15 - 6:30 PM, 6:45 - 8:00 PM, or set up another convenient time during the week with your opponent(s).

June 16 - 20  Grand Marais Open Tennis Tournament

Wed. & Thur.: Junior events (16sd, 14s, 12sd) with first match loser consolation, Thur. & Fri.: Senior, events. Fri. – Sun.: 3.5 singles, 7.0 men’s doubles and Open events with first match doubles loser consolation matches, USTA membership required.

June 22 - July 8 Tennis Fundamentals (Adults)

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:00 – 8:30 PM, Public tennis courts in Grand Marais; 6 sessions - Basic Instruction and drills.

June 22 - July 22 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).

July 15 - Aug. 12  USTA Team Tennis (Adults)

Beginning or less advanced (rated 1.0 - 2.5) adult players; Thursdays, 7:00 – 8:30 PM; some instruction included with supervised play.

July 24  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.

Aug 4 - 6 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.

Aug 5 - 8 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. 14 CCTA Doubles Event

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

Sept. (TBA)   CCTA Annual Meeting/ End of Season Celebration

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

* April 17  -  Put up windscreens            * Oct. 9  -  Take down windscreens