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03Community Growth28The growth and expansion of SweetwaterSweetwater Tennis Center has registered as a NJTL-NationalJunior Tennis League member. The USTA/National JuniorTennis League (NJTL) is a nation-wide network of communitytennis organizations seeking to develop the character ofyoung people through tennis and education. Founded in1969 by Arthur Ashe, Charlie Pasarell and Sheridan Snyder,this growing network of tennis providers share similarvalues, ideals and goals by:We would like to thank ourwonderful sponsors for all oftheir support and dedication.1. reaching out to those who may not otherwise have theopportunity to play the sport,2. instilling in youngsters the values of leadership andacademic excellence,3. giving all kids (regardless of income, race, gender) theopportunity to fully develop their tennis skills so they canderive a lifetime of enjoyment from the sport.The NJTL is a great way for kids to get exercise, makefriends and have fun in a team-orientated and safeenvironment. NJTLs offer a variety of on– and off-courtprogramming, emphasizing educational and life-skillcomponents to enhance overall development. Many of thecosts associated with running a program are decentralizedby in-kind and monetary support from the USTA, allowing forlocal chapters/programs to provide high-qualityprogramming for their constituents.IHOPMartin’sSports Authority

05Satellite CourtsCraig Garrettson26Hurt Road and Wallace ParkHurt Road990 Hurt RoadMarietta, GA 30008(770) 528– 8810Programs Offered:Youth SoftballAmenities Available: 2 softball fields, batting cages,picnic pavilion, 2 concession buildings, 4 tennis courts,basketball courts, walking trail, 1 playgroundWallace Park6289 Pisgah RoadMableton, GA 30126(770) 528– 8810ProgramsOffered: YouthBaseball, Youth Foot-Amenities Available: 2 picnic pavilions, 1 playground, 4tennis Courts, 1 softball field, 2 baseball fields, 1 football field,2 concession buildings, 2 batting cages, multi-purpose courts.Craig Garrettson has been teaching tennis for over20 years, and has specialized in junior academiesand adult lessons. He’s a former SweetwaterTennis Pro and has successfully coached his ALTAteams to the city finals. Craig has also taught atmany tennis clubs in Long Island, NY and wasranked in the Top 10 in the American Tennis Association(ATA) in Men’s 50’s and Doubles.He relocated to Georgia in 1998 after retiring fromBell Atlantic. Craig is also a certified professionalthrough the Professional Tennis Registry.

25Gary BrownGary is a certified PTR instructor through theProfessional Tennis registry. His passion for thegame of tennis is surpassed only by his experienceand dedication to youth tennis. He has over 25years of tennis and teaching experience includingall ages, groups and private lessons.His company name is Ad Here Tennis:adheretennis@yahoo.comOperating HoursMonday 10:00am—10:00pmTuesday and Friday 2:00pm—10:00pmWednesday 10:00am—10:00pmThursday 9:00am—10:00pmSaturday 8:30am—5:00pmSunday 12:00pm—5:00pmReservation PolicyCourts may be reserved up to one week in advance.Individual reservations may be made for one houror two hours. Players must pay for each hour reserved.Teams or groups that would like to reserve courtsfor league play, must do so through the tennis centermanager. Teams requesting season practice time, mustsubmit a ‘Practice Reservation Form’. Approval for timerequested will come from the manager. Forms areavailable at the center.Rules• All players must sign in and pay fees before entering courts.06• Players must wear tennis shoes on courts. No other footwearallowed.• Shirts must be worn at all times.• No food or drinks on courts.• Children are not to be left unattended in court area,spectator area or pro-shop.• Profanity is not permitted.• Tennis etiquette is to be used at all times.• Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the parks.• Playing on courts is not permitted when wet or icy.• Roller blades, skateboards, scooters, bicycles and loudradios are not permitted in tennis center complex.Only those teaching pros under contract with Cobb County arepermitted to teach at the tennis center or satellite facilities.

2308TennisProfessionals24 Eddie Gomez25(Head Pro, USPTA, PTR)25 Gary Brown (PTR)2626 Craig Garrettson (PTR)2727 Raynee Bhagwandas (PTR)Programs09 Instruction11 Drills13 Camps14 Teams and Leagues19 Tournaments20 Round Robin Socials21 New Programs

09Tennis Classes22We offer tennis classes for entry level beginners andadvanced beginners. If you ever wanted to learn to playtennis, this is where to begin!Classes meet 1 hour per week (1/2 hour for tots classes)for 6 weeks.The cost for each session is $72 ($97 for out-of-countyresidents) for adults (16 & older), juniors (ages 12-15),youth (ages 8-11) and children (ages 5-7). $36 for tots(ages 3-4) ($61 for out-of-county residents).Classes are offered on various days and times during theweek and are coached by our amazing tennis pros! Formore information on classes, call us at (770) 819-3221!If the web is more your thing, come check us out at:http://prca.cobbcountyga.gov/SWEETWATERTennisCenter.htm.Seven class sessions are offered during the year.For 2012 these sessions start:Winter: January 2Competition Development ProgramThis program is designed for the junior high or highschool player who is currently on or going out forhis/her team. This group emphasizes matchstrategy, competition, and techniquedevelopment. This program is offered to the juniorplayer who can demonstrate some ball control,directional control, and may play junior ALTA orUSTA league tennis. Attention to specific grips andfootwork are important focal points of this program.As this player may be a bit older and experienced,he/she will learn how important good technique andself control will come into play through the use oflive ball drills and more competitive game baseddrills.The monthly cost for this program is $95.Thursdays @ 5:00-7:00pmFor more information & enrollment, contact staff pro,Gary Brown at adheretennis@yahoo.comSpring: February 20 & April 9Summer: May 28 & July 16Fall: September 3 & October 22

21New Programs OfferedAt SweetwaterSweetwater Tennis Center now offers an extensive choice ofprograms for children and adults. Two of our newest programsare offered to junior and adult players who have completedsessions in our beginner and advanced beginner tennisclasses. These programs are based on ability.Build-A-Player Program - This program is offered to theadvanced beginner player who has finished at least one 6week session of the advanced beginner tennis classes, fromages 7 and up. It is a natural progression and introduction tomore specific stroke development. Through the use of linedrills and game based drills, the player will begin to learn theimportance of self control, ball control and consistency.If The the Build-A-Player web is more groups your thing, will meet come for check 90 minutes, us out once at: aweek. The cost of this program is $55 per month. This programmeets year-round. We currently offer the following daysand times:Mondays 4:30-6:00pm (Juniors 7-15 years)Wednesdays 4:30-6:00pm (Adults 16+)Competition Development Program - This program is designedfor the junior high or high school player who is currentlyon or going out for his/her team. This group emphasizesmatch strategy, competition, and technique development.This program is offered to the junior player who candemonstrate some ball control, directional control, and mayplay junior ALTA or USTA league tennis. Attention to specificgrips and footwork are important focal points of this program.As this player may be a bit older and experienced, he/she willlearn how important good technique and self control will comeinto play through the use of live ball drills and more competitivegame based drills.The monthly cost for this program is $95.Thursdays 5:00-7:00pmPrivate Lessons and Team CoachingOur teaching staff is available for private lessons andteam coaching. For information or to set up a time, callSWEETWATER at (770) 819-3221.QuickStart TennisUSTA (UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION) haslaunched a new junior team program for children ages10 & under. As with many other sports for this agegroup, the mini tennis court has been designed for theirsize and capabilities. The changes in court size, netheight and ball makes tennis an easy sport to learn.Teams are formed by the Sweetwater teaching staff anddivided up into 8 & under and 10 & under teams. Thefirst four weeks are team lessons for one hour. Theremaining four weeks are thirty minute lessons followedby a team match.Parent’s involvement is necessary. Parents assist tomake sure kids keep score correctly and are calling thelines fairly. Emphasis is on sportsmanship first, notwinning.Registration is in February for spring and in August forfall.10

11DrillsTennis Round Robin Socials20Special events lead by tennis professionalsAdult DrillsAdult drills work on all elements of your game whilesatisfying your competitive instincts during these “playbased”drills. Over the course of each session you will hithundreds of balls and have a chance to work on theentire spectrum of shots (ground strokes, volleys, halfvolleys,overheads, approach shots, etc.)Evening SessionsMondays, 8:00pm – 9:30pmWednesday Advanced Drills: 8:30pm – 10:00pmThursdays, 8:30pm – 10:00pmMorning SessionsSaturday Beginner/Intermediate: 9:00am-10:30amSaturday Intermediate/Advanced: 10:30am – 12:00amAttend both Saturday sessions for $20.00 per person.Cost is $12:00 or pay $50.00 in advance for 4 sessions.Rock’n Round RobinsCome join in for fun and friendship at our RoundRobin Social. We offer doubles play at all levelsand ability. You don’t need to bring a partner —players are mixed and matched according toyour level.Tennis balls, court fee & water provided!Every Friday: 7:30—9:30pmtill the “Rock’n’s” over!Cost: $7 per personReservations can be made by callingSweetwater Tennis Center (770) 819-3221Cardio TennisCardio Tennis is a fun group activity using speciallydesigned tennis drills to give players of all abilities ahigh-energy workout. This is a great way to get or stay inshape and to burn calories. Get that great workout at thesame time you work on your tennis game.Mondays, 7:00pm-8:00pmCost is $12:00.

192012 Tournaments12Sweetwater FrostbiteJr ChampionshipsDates: January 28-29Events: BG(10-18)sd, FICFee: $28Deadline: January 23ID#: 703405912Sweetwater SeniorSingles ClassicDates: March 2-4Events: M(25-80)s, FMLCW(25,35,45,55,65,75)s,FMLCFee: $23Deadline: February 27ID#: 703423312Sweetwater NTRPSpring SinglesChallengeDates: April 27-29Events: MW(Open)s, SEMW(2.5-4.5)s, SEFee: $25Deadline: April 23ID#: 703408812All tournaments are on-lineregistration only!The website is http://prca.cobbcountyga.gov/tennis.Call Sweetwater Tennis Centerat (770) 819-3221,for individual tournamentinformation.Sweetwater SummerNTRP ClassicDates: June 15-17Events: M(3.0-5.0)s, SE;M(3.0-4.5)d, SE;W(3.0-4.5)sd, SE;Combo MX(7.0,7.5,8.0)d, SEFee: $14 singles,$7 doubles per playerDeadline: June 11ID#: 703441411Sweetwater Junior“Back to School”BlowoutDates: August 18-19Events: BG(10-18)s, FICFee: $23Deadline: August 13ID#: 703443912Sweetwater JuniorChampionshipsDates: August 24-26Events: BG(10-18)sd, SEFee: $23 pp for 1 event;$26 pp for 2 eventsDeadline: August 20ID#: 700010012“Cobb Christmas”NTRP ClassicDates: November 2-4Events: M(25-80)s, FMLC;W(25,35,45,55,65,75)s, FMLC;MW(2.5-5.0)s; MW(3.0-4.5)dFee: $15+new toy+newballs/player/eventDeadline: October 29ID#: 703437812Advanced JuniorDrills, Skills & Thrills “DST”Tuesday, 5:30-7:00 PMCost is $12 per personDrills by: Eddie Gomez, Head Tennis Pro(Reservations recommended)Call the tennis center at(770) 819–3221Please e-mail Eddie Gomez and let him knowif you would like to be added to his e-maillist so that you can be updated on any of theprograms he coordinates.Eddie’s e-mail address: uspta10spro@gmail.com

13Summer CampsCobb Tennis League18If school is out, summer camps are in at SweetwaterTennis Center! Offered for all youth players ages 4-16,Sweetwater Tennis Center has a camp for all levels ofplay. Campers are placed into groups of similar abilityand needs.Critter Camp: Ages 4-5, Tuesday-Thursday, 8:30-9:15amFull Camp:Ages 6-16, Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-12noon.A typical morning for campers and mini-campersconsists of warm-up, mechanics work and drills applyingthe practiced mechanics. As the temperature rises andattention span diminishes, we shift to games and matchplay based on ability. Critter camp is focused onsuccessful contact. Little ones love to see foam balls flyoff their racquets as their parents giggle in the shade.We want them to love this lifetime sport! “QuickStart”tennis (shorter court, lower net, lighter ball) will beintroduced to our younger campers to allow them toprogress faster.The Cobb Tennis League is a round robin format leaguefor singles play only. This league is a great way to meetnew people while playing against other players of thesame ability. Adult leagues are played in spring and fall.Spring season starts the week of April 30 and fall startsthe week of October 22. Each season runs for 5-7 weekswith matches played once/week.Cost is $30.00 ($55.00 for non-Cobb residents)Forms are available at the tennis center or may bedownloaded from the Cobb County Parks, Recreation &Cultural Affairs’ website athttp://prca.cobbcountyga.gov, then go to downloads.Water and ice will be provided daily; just bring a waterbottle, a hat, a racquet and a big smile.With affordable prices and friendly, knowledgeableinstructors, Sweetwater will be the ideal camp settingfor your child this summer.

17USTATeams and Leagues14Age Format:Mixed Doubles League- 3 doubles matchesSenior (40+ weekday women and men) League- 1 singles and 4 doubles matchesSenior (40+ business women) League- 1 singles and 2 doubles matchesSuper Senior League- 3 doubles matchesCombo Doubles League- 3 doubles matchesAdult leagues- 2 singles and 3 doubles matchesCounty-sponsored USTA/ALTA affiliationsALTAThe National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) is used to determine playinglevels and USTA Atlanta offers league play at the 2.5, 3.0, 3.5,3.75, 4.0, 4.5 and 5.0 levels. You may self rate yourself until a levelis established by play.USTA Atlanta offers a Mixed Doubles League in the spring and fall.USTA Mixed Doubles offers a fun, competitive league at the local,state and sectional level, culminating in a regional Championship withthe top teams from the Caribbean, Florida and Southern Sections.USTA League Mixed Doubles allows players of different NTRP levels toplay together, encouraging participants to form teams with theirfriends, family and co-workers. Players without an NTRP rating arepermitted to self-rate. If a participant is actively playing in the USTALeague Atlanta or Senior Program, then the Mixed Doubles match resultsdo not affect the person’s rating.USTA Atlanta continues to offer more opportunities for active adults40 years and older to continue playing the sport they love. USTALeague for seniors is friendly, fun and competitive. Did you know thestate of Georgia has over 7,000 senior league players? Teams in Atlantahave an opportunity to progress to the State Championships,the Sectional Championships and the National Championships!Whether you are a beginner or a more advanced player, USTA leagueshave a spot for you. Have fun, make friends, stay healthy and competein one or more of our USTA League programs.Adults:Men, Women and Senior Men (55+ years old) have springand fall seasons.Senior Men (45+ years old) have a summer session.Mixed Doubles leagues have winter and summer seasons.Juniors: Junior teams have spring and fall seasons.The Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association was first registered withThe United States Lawn Tennis Association in 1934. Thepurpose of the organization at that time was to promote tennistournaments and junior tennis development in the Atlantaarea.ALTA started league play in 1971 with less than 1,000members. It grew to almost 10,000 in 1975, 35,000 in 1982,over 51,000 in 1988 and 17,000 in 1992. Today ALTA hasapproximately 90,000 members. It has evolved from a smallgroup of volunteers to a large non-profit corporation licensedby the State of Georgia and recognized by tennis playersaround the world.All participants must be current USTA members and pay a league feefor each season.

15ALTAUSTA16ALTA is a non-profit organization devoted to the developmentof tennis for recreation and physical fitness and is pledged tomaintain the rules of play and high standard of sportsmanship.The primary function of ALTA is scheduling league play foradult teams and junior teams in the five-county metro Atlanta.A facility annexation program was developed in 1988 to includequalifying facilities in counties adjacent to the metro counties.Sweetwater serves as home court facility for more ALTA teamsthan any other facility in Atlanta. We keep updated lists of bothteams looking for players and players looking for teams. Pleasegive us a call and we will assist you in locating a team.USTA Leagues generally are played in the winter andsummer. Leagues for all ages are offered, including:Adults:Men and Women ages 18-39Mixed DoublesSenior Men and Women (40 +)Super Senior Men and Women (60 +)Season League Day/TimeSpring Men’s Saturday, 9:00amand Fall Weekday Women’s Thursday, 9:30amBusiness Women’sSunday, 1:00pmMen’s Super Seniors (55) Wednesday, 10:00amWomen’s Super Senior (55) Tuesday, 10:00amSummer Mixed Saturday, 9:00amMen’s Senior (45)Friday, 6:00pmWomen’s Senior (45)Thursday, 6:00pmWinter Mixed Sunday, 1:00pmSenior Mixed (45)Saturday, 10:00amSuper Senior Men (65 +)Juniors up to age 18Call Sweetwater at (770) 819-3221 if you are interestedin joining a league, would like to make Sweetwater yourhome courts, or have any questions.USTA League is the world’s largest recreational tennisleague providing organized, structured team matches forall ability levels. Atlanta hosts the largest league programin the country with over 40,000 total participants.League Tennis is open to women and men 19 years andolder, with playing levels ranging from beginner to advance.Local winners can move on to compete in state,sectional and even national championships.In Atlanta, the USTA League for Adults has a summerand winter season.