november 2015 - Newport Beach Tennis Club

NOVEMBER 2015
NBTC NEWS
144 Members Played in our Fall Calcutta 2015! Thanks for the Memories!!
Congratulations to Team Cinco De Mayo, captained by Sandra Naughton & Michele Mola, winners of 2015 Fall Calcutta.
Congratulations to Halloween, captained by Michele Schones & K. Chiesi, 2nd place winners of 2015 Fall Calcutta.
CONTACT
STAFF
NBTC Main Line.................................................................9-644-0050
Court Directors (Direct Line)........................................9-759-6200
Front Desk...........................................................................x201
Member Phone..................................................................x202
Bar/Lounge.........................................................................x204
Kitchen.................................................................................x203
Court Directors..................................................................x230
Heather Nalle- Tennis Events & Membership.........x253
Adam Hoover- General Manager............................... x220
Craig Johnson- Jr. Tennis Director..............................x210
Zoltan Biro- Maintenance.............................................x215
Steve Joyce- Owner/Tennis Events Director.......... x200
Tony Joyce..........................................................................425-736-5577
Billing....................................................................................x218
Adam Hoover: [email protected]
Events: [email protected]
Membership: [email protected]
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NBTC ADVISORY BOARD
Kathy White
Jeannine Sandling
Truly Boring
Mike Hamrock
Mary Pruitt
Murdo MacLeod
Jen Hoover
Lou Delmonico
Ivan Moad
Mary Ann Strout
Vid Martinez
Romy Kirchhoff
NBTC Online
WEBSITE: www.nbtctennis.com
DIRECTORY: www.nbtctennis.com/directory
LADDER: www.nbtctennis.com/ladder
FACEBOOK: /newportbeachtennisclub
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Adam Hoover
General
Manager
Zoltan Biro
Facilities Manager
Heather Nalle
Tennis Events
Manager/Membership
Craig Johnson
Director of Junior
Tennis Department
Hector Acosta
Food and Beverage
Manager
Carrie Perkins
Manager of Court Desk
& Front Desk
THANK YOU TO OUR CONTRIBUTORS
Jeannine Sandling, Eddie Prom
Heather Nalle
GM REPORT
UPCOMING EVENTS
MASTERPLAN- FACILITY
It is our intention to provide members with a first class
facility, which is why we now have a facility master-plan
in place. It is intended that the master plan will provide a
blueprint for the future of NBTC. Now that we are wrapping
up work in the dining room, we’ll turn our attention to
other pressing improvements. Among the priorities in
the next 6 months is re-plastering the pool, tree artwork
for the dining room, a new dining room lighting fixture,
gym face-lift, and the replacing of the downstairs carpet.
Thank you to NBTC member Christian Warner who
spearheaded the project expertly. His attention to detail,
expertise and manpower were paramount to the success
of the project. It was a labor of love, and the results really
speak for themselves.
RATING CLINIC (FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH)
November 6th @ 6pm (free)
Sign up with [email protected]
RESTAURANT
October saw NBTC add a grass fed beef option to the
menu. As of the end of October, over 50 grass fed beef
patties have been sold. Thank you specifically to NBTC
member John Draper, for his enthusiasm and relentless
pursuit to get this option on the menu. Stay tuned,
because we have plans to offer additional healthy options
on our menu, including fresh cold pressed juice containing
organic ingredients. But, did you hear? NBTC now offers
lattés, cappuccinos and espressos, brewed fresh by our
newly appointed and multi-talented bartender Baristas.
We’ll be more than happy to make up a fresh cup of your
favorite coffee drink, anytime.
PRESSRELEASE
EVENTS
I encourage all members to take the opportunity to enjoy
the many chances to play tennis in the coming weeks. In
addition to the events outlined here in our newsletter,
stay tuned to your email for even more fun tennis
activities planned. I am happy to report that during our
2015 Calcutta, not only did we have a fun, competitive
and strong contest, we were also able to raise nearly
$2,000 for Second Harvest, an Orange County Food Bank
dedicated to alleviating hunger with food drives, food
rescue, harvesting and volunteering in the homeless
community. Congratulations to the winning teams, and
to the special Captains of the Calcutta award which went
to Jenna Taylor and Bonnie Nolan of Team Christmas.
Great job!
Have a suggestion you think would really benefit the club?
We’d love to hear from you! Simply email suggestions@
nbtennisclub.com and we’ll get right back to you!
As always, we thank you for your membership
- Adam Hoover
JARROD PAUL CHARITY DAY
Sunday, November 15th
TURKEY SHOOT
Saturday, November 21st @ 11am
*One Day Mixed Doubles Tournament
Win prizes including pies, champagne or even a
turkey! Email [email protected]
THANKSGIVING BUFFET
Thursday, November 26th Seatings: 2pm/4pm
Join us for a traditional Thanksigiving Feast!
Email [email protected] to reserve your table.
CHRISTMAS TREE BALL
Friday, December 4th Cocktails: 6:30pm Dinner: 7:30
Nomads are playing...Always sold out
Cost: $40/pp Exquisite dinner, dancing and fun!
GRIP N RIP JR. CHAMPIONSHIP
December 12-13th
Sign up with the Jr. Department. Good luck to all jrs!
GRAND PRIX UPDATE: CONGRATULATIONS
TO THE TEAMS WHO MADE IT TO THE FINAL.
Division 9
NBTC Top Stringers edged the Top Spin
team by the score of 7-1 and they will
face the “Team to be Named Later”
on Sunday, November 8th. NBTC Top
Stringers players include Paul Kincaid,
Sammy Vergara, Mark Hybskmann,
Laetitia Khelifa, Liz Abel, Karla Repoz,
Glenda Davison, Rachel Stone, and Eddie Prom.
Division 8
Forty Love topped Tough Serve 8-2 and will face again
“Team to Be Named Later.” The Forty Love team has one
member on the team, Michelle Dangler who stepped in
as co-captain.
If you are interested in playing or captaining next year,
please contact Eddie at [email protected] or text at
818-601-1269. Our new season starts on January 10th with
matches being held at NBTC Sunday afternoons.
Also in the works is a member-only Saturday League open
to all levels. Stay tuned for more details.
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JUNIOR TENNIS
CALCUTTA TEAMS: “HOLIDAY HITS”
GRIP N’ RIP JUNIOR TENNIS
DIRECTOR
CRAIG JOHNSON
CO-DIRECTOR
JOHN MICHAEL CHAMAKOON
craigjohnson88@
hotmail.com
1ST PLACE CINCO DE MAYO
2ND PLACE HALLOWEEN
jchamakoon@
gripnripjuniortennis.com
UPCOMING WINTER PROGRAMS
GRIPPER HOLIDAY HITS TENNIS CAMP
Week 1: Dec. 21 - 24 Week 2 : Dec. 28 - 31
10:00 - 12:00 PM
3RD PLACE MARDI GRAS
TEAM CHRISTMAS
GRIP N’ RIP
AFTER- SCHOOL
WINTER SESSION
Gripper Developmental
Program
Ripper Tournament
Training Program
JAN. 4 - MARCH 20
RIPPER HOLIDAY HEAT TENNIS CAMP
Week 1 : Dec. 21 - 24 Week 2: Dec. 28 - 31
1:00 - 3:30 PM
RIPPERS
JUNIOR CLUB
CHAMPIONSHIP
Divisions:
10 and under
12 and under
13 and up
Open and Satellite
DEC. 12 & 13
NEW @ GRIP N’ RIP
“TOTS LOVE TENNIS”
A “Parent and Me Program”
Tennis for Toddlers
ages 2 - 4 yrs.
WINTER SESSION
Classes every Wednesday
12:00 - 1:00 pm & 1:00 - 2 :00pm
JAN. 11 - MARCH 16
COMPLIMENTARY “TOTS LOVE TENNIS” TRIAL CLASSES
NOV. 18
12:00 - 1:00pm & 1:00 - 2:00pm
For more infromation or to register call 949-335-5460
Priority registration takes place Nov. 9 - Nov. 25 for all programs.
TEAM SAINT PATRICKS DAY
TEAM VALENTINES
Sign up for Winter afterschool session and guarantee placement of days of choice
and save 50 % on Holiday Camps.
Register for all programs online @ www.gripnripjuniortennis.com
call 949- 644-0050 ext. 210 or 949 335-5460
Check out more pics and LIKE us on Facebook “Grip N’ Rip Junior Tennis”
!
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JUNIOR
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TEAM NEW YEARS EVE
TEAM FOURTH OF JULY
THE GRIP N’ RIP JTT
PROGRAM
www.gripnripjuniortennis.com
“JINKY” THE MASCOT
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TOP GUN TOURNAMENT: FINALS
MIXED DOUBLES
Paul Kincaid & Michael Fischer 4.5 Doubles Champions
4.5 Mixed Doubles Championship
CHAMPIONS: John Draper, Valerie Grady
FINALISTS: April Reddin, Eric Crook
Frank Martell (right) 3.5 Doubles Champions
4.0 Mixed Doubles Championship
CHAMPIONS: Jeff Shepard, Alice McWilliams,
FINALISTS: Donna Martell, Frank Martell
FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
The Remodel of the upstairs clubhouse including the restaurant, bar and lobby area continued in October. The major work
included re-painting the walls and restoring the large beams to natural wood, with more planned improvements ahead.
These are exciting times at NBTC!
Brendan Burns (right) 5.0 Singles Finalist
Christian Warner & Laurie Moroch 4.0 Doubles Finalist
NBTC Looking Back...
Gene Rhodes & Ivan Moad (not pictured)
4.5 Doubles Finalist
NBTC announces “ACES” Membership Referral Program
If you are a new or current NBTC member and you refer a member to join, we will credit your account 1/3 of their enrollment fee.
That means if you refer a “Tennis Executive Family,” your account will be credited up to $500.00!
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Our “Aces” Referral program keeps our membership community thriving and solid as a rock!
Please email [email protected] if you are interested in signing up! We thank you for your consideration.
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SAYINGGOOD-BYE
GOOD-BYE
SAYING
THE COMMISH’S CORNER
Many members have asked me how the Monday 4.0-4.5
Second Annual
Newport Beach
Book Fair
group that plays at 3pm got started. The Group had humble
beginnings. Several years ago, we started on courts 10 and 11.
The group came together because many 4.0 and 4.5 players
wanted to start earlier in the day and play longer. Our first
The Second Annual
founder was Brent Raneck who led the Group and created a
Newport
great King of the Hill format. In short, its the first to 5 with no
Book Fair took place
ad scoring. Winners would
at
advance and losers would
go down and split. This kept
things very lively. Brent
Ranek, handed the Group to
Eric Crook who moved the
group to three courts: 10,
11 and 12. Eventually, more
and more players wanted to
play and I took the group to
courts 1-4 where it stands
today. We are now in our
Beach
the
Newport
Beach Tennis Club
on Sunday, October 4th. Rain threatened but held
off, and the Book Fair opened to clear skies and cooler (for
a change!) weather. Twenty-nine authors were present
to discuss and sign a total of 65 different books, ranging
from children’s books, to fiction and non-fiction, to poetry
and health related topics. In addition, Chisme Chick, a
local woman-owned business, was present with a display
of hand-made jewelry and art objects with a literaturerelated theme.
We gave a proper send-off to Jill Purcell and Jeff Rogers with a live performance
by the Hodaddies and a huge gathering of members. NBTC wishes them all the best
and we’ll miss the both of you.
NBTC is pleased to announce the
hiring of long time NBTC member
Lori Contant to work as our front desk
receptionist. Said Lori, “I’m so excited
about my new job at NBTC. NBTC is
like my home away from home. In
fact, my first job after graduating
from Newport Harbor in 1974 was at
the NBTC Day Care Center. I thank
the club for the opportunity and am
excited for my future here.”
third year and we have
kept the original format
to
everyone’s
approval.
The final team standing on
Court 1 gets their picture
taken
with
the
Group
Trophy now. If one team
starts to dominate and keeps returning to defend, I go to
the ringer pool and bounce them out! Ringers in the past
have included John Michael, Peter Finch, Gary Sequeira, Rob
Montgomery, Vid Martinez, Brett Gregor, Dave Watson, Mark
Dr. Lauchlan Chambers
Orthopedic Surgeon
Competitive tennis player and fellowship trained orthopedic
surgeon specializing in sports medicine and
complex knee and shoulder surgery.
Please call (714) 850 7300 to schedule a consultation
Hybskmann, our new GM, Adam Hoover and a host of upper
players who lend their skills
willingly to bounce returning
Kings off Center Court. I want
to thank the NBTC Court
Directors who have helped
the Group in a huge way.
If you’d like to play, simply
email the court directors
and we’ll get you involved.
Thank you! - Fred Wilgram
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Rob Montgomery
c - 949.280.6362
[email protected]
calDRE# 01110479
arborrealestate.com
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2015 FALL CALCUTTA HOLIDAY TEAMS: OCTOBER 17 - 18
Congratulations to Teams Cinco De
Mayo, Halloween and Mardi Gras
for finishing in 1st, 2nd and 3rd
place respectively in our Fall 2015
Calcutta. The theme this year was
“Holidays” and the decorations and
enthusiasm was off the charts. Thank
you to all the members who played,
to all the captains for their support
and a special shout-out to Jenna
Taylor/Bonnie Nolan for winning
the “Captain of the Calcutta” award!
In other tennis news, we have an
exciting month of November full of
great tennis action. Don’t miss the
Turkey Shoot on November 21st,
which is a one-day mixed doubles
tournament. To sign up for any
tournament or mixer, please email
[email protected]
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HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY: OCTOBER 31ST
OKTOBERFEST
Thank You to all the members who joined us for OktoberFest and our annual Halloween Costume Party!
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LADIES NEWS
LADIES LEAGUES REPORT - by Jeannine Sandling
Now that November is here, we can look forward to some cooler temperatures. What a relief it will be on the courts after enduring 90 degree conditions.
Most of our ladies teams have surged forward to promising results. One
notable team that has vastly improved since last season is the Pacific Sun
Senior 3 ladies team. This team finished at the bottom last time around
and is now right in the middle of their division. Way to go ladies! Also, I
would like to thank Anne Satterfield for being this team’s leading force.
There are two of NBTC’s Pacific Sun
teams that are strutting their stuff in
1st place. The B3-1 and the D3 teams.
Both of these teams work very diligently to be at the top of their game.
Michele Mola heads up the B3-1 ladies
as their new captain and is doing a fantastic job. Kelly Christopherson is also
a new captain leading the D3 team. A
huge thank you goes to both of these
gals for representing their respective
teams and NBTC so well.
The clubs four Hill and Canyon teams are also showing some great results.
Not only do these teams have great starting lineups, they have a good
amount of depth and talent on the substitution rosters as well. This league
allows added subs throughout the playing season, so if you are a new
member and wish to be included on the roster, please contact me.
We will be expanding league play with the addition of a Hill and Dale team
next season. Hill and Dale is designed for the 3.0 – 3.5 USTA ranked player.
You cannot play higher than the D level in Pacific Sun to participate. If this
sounds like a team you would like to play on, the sign up period will take
place in the Spring.
You can contact me by email [email protected]
MEMBERS: AQUA AEROBICS SCHEDULE
Classes are M/W/F/SA @ 9-10am.
Members of NBTC are $5 per class OR $25 per month unlimited.
Equipment: aqua buoys and belt are recommended but not required.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call Michele
Schones at 714-376-1382
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SINGLES LADDER
ADVERTISERS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Yes, Summer is in the rearview mirror and Halloween is
upon us and the “Dog Days of Dreary Weather” are lurking somewhere around the corner, but that doesn’t mean
we can’t begin the process of reviewing our “scary” singles
habits, and begin a renewal! It’s about that time to sit down
with a pad and pencil and let honesty pave the way by writing down (did I mention honesty?) our strengths and weaknesses from 2015, and from that list - jot down our singles
goals for 2016.
Double faulting too much? Bring a friend and an
iPhone to the court and video your motion and toss.Then
review your motion against the YouTube video of a professional tennis player. Learn something? Too many unforced
errors? Buy a friend a beer, and have them chart some
matches, have a tally, and make sure the UE are going
down and you are forcing the point on your opponent more
often. But again, do something! Don’t just keep showing
up and expecting things to change unless you make the effort. It is within all of us to get better! (And if you can’t find a
friend to chart your match, I will gladly chart your match for
the mere price of a pint of Estrella).
As far as our Monday Night Performances, the month of
October witnessed 27 ladder matches, and amazingly not
ONE set going went to a tie-breaker. Wow! How’s that
possible??? Even more amazing, there were only 2 of 27
matches that even pushed to a 3rd set/tiebreaker. Players,
time to push harder and not let your opponent get back to
the bar so fast!!
The OCTOBER SINGLES IRONMAN AWARD goes to
Geoff Jou. Geoff played 4 tough singles matches in October, and racked up a 3-1 record. If you haven’t seen Geoff
play, he is #27 on the “A” Division ladder, and a player to
watch. He has 100% raw potential and just needs to log
hours on the court. An IRON MAN Honorable Mention goes
to “perennial Iron Man” Dan Rodrigues. Dan also played 4
matches in October. I think Dan has played more singles
matches in 2015 than anyone at the club, and his blazing
forehand is living proof of that commitment.
It’s always nice to see Top Guns Stephen Wiechert, Tyler
Jackson and Rian Rifkin back on the courts. I think they’ve
been ducking Monday Night Singles to protect their ladder
positions, which is just my theory.
Answer on back
Club Members - If you haven’t come out yet for singles on
Monday Night @ 7pm, be brave and give it a shot!
I will get you a fun match!
See you on the courts! - [email protected]
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NBTC SOCIAL
FRIDAY MARGARITA CHALLENGE:
Every Friday and play starts at 5:30pm
*Free margarita with at least 2 rounds
Sign up starts on Thursday by email
WEEKEND CHALLENGE COURT
Doubles, Every Saturday and Sunday
Play starts at 8:30am
Must be present to sign up
MONDAY SINGLES LADDER
Play starts at 7pm
Email [email protected] to sign up
COMPLIMENTARY RATING CLINIC
First friday of every month, on court 5
6:00-7:30pm
WEEKLY TENNIS MEMBER GROUPS
All levels available!
Contact the CD office to get involved
Every Tuesday is Taco Tuesday
Wednesday, October 18th: Pasta Bar
Thursday, October 19th: Chinese Buffet
Friday Prime Rib: October 27th
Day
DRILL CLINICS
Bob Litrich
714-742-7700
John Michael: [email protected]
[email protected]
For all other inquiries, email [email protected]
Newport Beach Tennis Club
Time
Level
Instructor
Monday
9:00-10:30
3.5/4.0
Cari Garfield
Monday
8:30-9:30
4.0+
Bob Litrich
Monday
10:30-11:30
3.5
Cari Garfield
Monday
5:30-6:30
3.5/4.0
Bob Litrich
Tuesday
7:00-8:00
4.0+ Live Ball
John Michael
Wednesday
5:30-6:30
4.0/4.5
Bob Litrich
Wednesday
9:00-10:30
4.0/4.5
Cari Garfield
Friday
9:00-10:00
Beginners
Cari Garfield
Friday
3:30-4:30
3.5/4.0
Bob Litrich
Friday
4:30-5:30
4.0+
Bob Litrich
Saturday
9:00-10:30
4.0
Cari Garfield
2601 Eastbluff Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
949 644 0050
www.nbtctennis.com