April 2012 - Spearman Clubs
April 2012 - Spearman Clubs
April 2012 - Spearman Clubs
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<strong>April</strong> <strong>2012</strong>ldeA Monthly Publication of the Racquet Club of IrvineIndian Wells Tennis March <strong>2012</strong>UPCOMING EVENTSEveryone who attended the Indian Wells Tennis tournament this past month will attestthat it was a fabulous tournament! See more photos in this issue of Courtside Monthly.UPCOMING EVENTS4/1 RCI/LNRC Clay Court Singles Tournament4/7 Easter Egg Hunt4/14,15 LNRC/RCI Mixed Doubles Team Calcutta4/27 Ladies Day4/28-29 RCI Club Free Singles ChampionshipsWELCOME NEW MEMBERSMike Saparto, Jeff Carter, Greg Russell,C’Ann Antarr, Romi Archer, DavidThibault Family, Richard PowersFamily, Gerry and Lisa Villars, GerryDe Souza, Christal Blackford, Amy GuFamily, Krista Hardebeck5 Ethel Coplen Way, Irvine, CA 92612, (949) 786-3000 (Front Desk); (949) 786-3001 (Membership)FACEBOOK.com/RCIclub * www.spearmanclubs.com
*T*E*N*N*I*S * N*E*W*S* & *E*V*E*N*T*S*MIXED DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIPSThe <strong>2012</strong> RCI Mixed Doubles tournament is in the books. This yearsformat included a first match losers consolation draw so everyone played aminimum of two matches. Congratulations to everyone that participatedand supported the event and a special congratulation to our <strong>2012</strong> Champions.Open Division: Jason Strother and Noor Scheppers def. Peter Larrieu and Elise Autenrieb 6-4,6-3. Open Consolations: Mike Hammer and Deidre Wilson def. Trang Do and BinojShaktidham. 5.0 Championship: Cici Perrier and Brian Potts def. Bill and Danette Parente 1-6, 6-4, 6-1. 5.0 Consolation: Gail Bancroft and Steve Eperthaner def. Marcia Jones and EdPederson 2-6, 6-3, 6-2. 4.5 Championship: Rex O'Neal and Dadhri O'Neal def. Bob Fox andWendy Benkert 6-3, 6-1. 4.5 Consolation: Jerry Whitfield and Andrea Weinstein 6-2, 6-14.0 Championship: Mark Anderson and Nancy Le def. Angela Rennie and Paul Albrecht6-4, 6-2. 4.0 Consolation: Kevin Haynes and Britt Meyer def. Marilyn Gutwill and T.J.Reynolds 6-1, 6-4.FREE RCI CLUB SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIPS - <strong>2012</strong> Singles Championships, <strong>April</strong> 28th – <strong>April</strong>29th. Entry Fee: FREE – FREE - FREE. RCI's <strong>2012</strong> Club Championships are designed to crown our bestplayer at each level of play. To do this we need as many players as possible to compete. To make thathappen RCI has made this years event FREE to eliminate any and all excuses to participate. The onlycatch is that the draws will be limited to the first 16 players to sign up for each division. Each match will betwo sets and a super tie-break for the 3rd set if needed. Players will most likely play two matches a day towin the title, so sign up and start training for this great FREE event. Sign up in the activity book at the frontdesk as soon as possible as space is limited. We will have Men's and Women's divisions available fromOpen to 3.0LADIES DAY ROUND ROBINAND LUNCH - <strong>April</strong> 27th, Format: Round Robin. Schedule: Tennis at9am followed by lunch and shopping. Cost: Free to all league participants. $25.00 per person for nonleagueplayers. Levels: all levels welcome. Sign up in the activity book at the front desk. Deadline:<strong>April</strong>20th.Medicine ball training is common among athletes for improving their tennis performance. Howcan training with a medicine ball help your tennis game? Core Strength - When training withthe medicine ball, most of the movements are done utilizing the core and trunk; thusstrengthening back and abdominal muscles. One advantage of training with the medicine ball for tennisis you can copy specific movements such as the forehand or backhand, and repeat them often over ashort period of time. Also, traditional abdominal exercises isolate a targeted muscle group, but trainingwith the medicine ball allows you to train several different muscles in the core at once. Speed - Speed inreference to reaction time is crucial in tennis training. Medicine ball training for speed requires throwingand catching the ball in conjunction with other tasks, such as lateral shuffling or change of direction. How quickly your bodyturns to pass or catch the medicine ball is all dependent on the person's reaction time. Explosive Power - Improvingexplosive power is a goal for anyone seeking their best tennis game. Using training methods with the medicine ball thatentail throwing from the chest and overhead help develop power in the core, as well as improving the connection betweenupper and lower body strength. It also strengthens trunk flexors and hips. Rehabilitation - Medicine ball training can beused in the recovery stages of rehabilitation, as well as the start of a rehab program. It's popular to use a medicine ball whenworking with common injuries located in the spine, knee and shoulder. The main advantage to medicine ball training duringrehabilitation is that it offers quick and safe recovery. Upper and Lower Body Strength - Medicine balls are also great fordeveloping upper and lower body strength. Performing plyometric drills such as overhead throws, squat throws, sidethrows and explosive start throws help with building explosive upper body strength. Unlike dumbbells and barbells, aperson can use quick movements throughout the duration of the exercises as well as releasing the ball after pushing theweight. If you would like me to create a tennis specific medicine ball routine for you, let me know!!! Nicola Strother, 310210 7052, www.circleofsuccesstraining.com, "You Either Worked Out Today ... Or You Didn't!”
Indian Wells Tennis March <strong>2012</strong>We had a great time out in Indian Wells on Saturday March 10, <strong>2012</strong> for the BNP Tennistournament. Some of the greatest tennis players were out at the desert playing that weekend whichinclude: Raffa Nadal, Sam Querry, Andy Roddick, John Isner and more. We had a full bus that leftfrom RCI early Saturday morning and we returned that same night. I want to thank all LNRC and RCImembers and there guests that went out to the desert. We all had a great time and I know next yearwill be twice as fun!
The Friday Night Mixed Doubles League is gearing up for the start of ourSpring Season which begins on Friday, <strong>April</strong> 13. We had a fantastic Winter Season!Approximately 70 people braved the weather to participate in our “Fun Friday” social tennis nights.Congratulations to our winners of the winter season: Robert Prendergast,Terry King, Jerry Whitfield,Pauline Purcell, Mary Pruitt, Carol Guynes and Greg Russell. We have many couples and individuals ofall levels (3.5-5.0) signing up for the upcoming Spring Season. There will be a fun and competitive roundrobin each night followed by a social at The Top Spin Bar and Grill! The cost for the entire season is only $15,which includes the big end of the season party! Guest fees are $10 per night. You are welcome to play in any orall of the Friday nights sessions, however, it will be first come first “SERVED” to the 16 men and 16 womenwho sign up each week. The Spring Season is sure to be “HIT” so sign up soon at the front desk or see Jeanne' ifyou have any questions. We would “LOVE” to have you come join the “FRIDAY NIGHT MIXERS” foranother season of fun social tennis here at RCI!
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