News on the Membership Prices

Details on the ATC Grand Opening

Nº06- FEBRUARY 2018

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NJTC MagazineAddress: NJTC PO box 239 Arvada, CO 80001E-mail: info@njtctennis.com

DirectorsPJ Travin, Greg Shepherd

EditorsJen Stiebenling, PJ Travin, Vilula Haas, Miche-le Crouse, Kevin Thistle

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League Coordinators Report7

Vilura HaasVice President

We will very soon be rewarded for our patience. I drove by the tennis center twice Saturday, once during the day and other at night.

In the daylight I observed • The outdoor court lights are installed and ready to go.• All the security fencing is complete.• The shade sails gently waving in the breeze,• The indoor facility building displaying the new Apex logo and name

(Apex Tennis Center) • The original check-in building newly paint and looking nice and freshIn the night I observed• Bright lights on in the building.• Lots of windows.• The new lobby area displaying an orange wall.• And when I look closely I saw the surface of the tennis courts are

being put down and curingDay or night the facility is a beauty to see!

February 9thApex should receive their Owner Occupancy Certificate, Once they have it they will be able to move in furnishings and equipment.

Sunday, February 11th Permanent court time is scheduled to begin February 17th (3 – 6pm) Grand opening of the ATC

Please plan on attending as our club should/must be well represented. This is our opportunity to see the new facility, meet Apex and the city of Arvada officials as well as the new Head Tennis Pro Jamal Heydari

Vilura

Happy 2018 NJTC-’ers!!!

We are now officially into the 2018 year after just having completed our Annual Board Meeting. I’d like to give a big thanks to all those that came out and participated. We love having an active membership and truly appreciate hearing from everyone.

First, I’d like to congratulate the newly elected board. Fortunately, we have an AMAZING team returning (and trust me, you can’t be hyperbolic to describe this crew). As well, we’ve got 3 new club reps that look poised to jump right in with some super positive energy and vision. We can not be more stoked and lucky. So when you see any of these people around, give them a big thank you for their commitment. Here is your board for 2018.Executive BoardPresident - me! (PJ Travin) Vice President - Vilura HaasTreasurer - Diane HedbergSecretary - Wanda Shepherd

“We’ve worked ex-tremely hard to be able to keep these rates this low”

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PJ TravinPresident

Club RepsHelen HockLaura PivovarJessica MitchellLee DuhlColleen McClary

Also for those that missed it, there were some significant changes approved at the meeting, most notably that of our new dues and their unfortunate increase. As everyone should have been aware for the past several years since the Apex Tennis Center’s renovation approval, our dues were bound to increase because of the higher costs associated with this magnificent facility. Furthermore, this is the first increase in membership dues for the NJTC in 7 years!!! Yes, 7 years!!!

In light of the fact that we are passionate about continuing to be one of the best tennis deals in the state, we decided to try and structure this necessary increase to help our membership the most. Therefore we’ve laid out a three tiered structure. Here’s the quick rundown of how these new dues will work.

Social Membership - $30This tier is for those members that just want access to our social events. And be excited, because we’re planning to have many!

Partial Membership - $75 (1 league)The next tier is for those that generally only play in one league per year. We found that there is a good percentage of our membership that falls into this category and we wanted to help cater

to them where possible. This tiered rate is comparable (if not cheaper) to what many pay to play for one team at other clubs and facilities.

Full Membership - $95And the full membership is for those that want to go nuts and play in every league possible! And at this rate, once you’ve played in 2 leagues you’ve still gotten a sweet value in comparison to all the other clubs and facilities that charge you on a per team basis. As well, hopefully this will incentive some to get more active and move from that partial membership to the full and get out on the court more (yes, you can start with the partial membership and transition to the full).

Therefore, beyond these new rates being necessary for us to operate with the new Apex Tennis Center as our home courts, we also feel strongly that they are still reflective of our commitment to providing you all with insane value for your buck. And trust us, we’ve worked extremely hard to be able to keep these rates this low for you all! We have deliberated since last July with our Board and with Apex to advocate for our membership and keep these rates as low as possible. And we promise we will continue to do so as we transition into a new and exciting tennis environment here in Arvada.

Hope to see you at one of the upcoming events at the new center, first and foremost being the Grand Opening on 2/17 and our first social immediately after on 2/17. Come on out!!Cheers, PJ Travin

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“NJTC Saturday Social”February 20th 6-10pm

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“Oh, say we can see... the light at the end of the tennis tunnel!”

With the New APEX Tennis Center’s indoor

facility scheduled to open for business on Sunday February 11th .... of this year, that means that our first NJTC social will be on Saturday February 17th from 6pm until 10pm. Our Social will follow the New APEX Tennis Center’s Open House from 3pm to 6pm. The New Indoor Facility has 4 courts which will accommodate 32 players for 6 Rounds of Doubles Tennis (3 each - odd & even). So, if you have not already gone online to register. Go now and secure your spot!

Yes, right now! $20 Members and $25 Non-members. Tell us how we can make it more fun or convenient for you by making a request in the Comment Box.We have waited so long for this day, so let’s get together and celebrate the New APEX Tennis Center.

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Jen StiebelingLeague Coordinator

Mitzi BareLeague Coordinator

Hard to believe, but the 2018 League Season is almost upon us. Hope everyone got good practice in over

the winter!!

The Minimum Roster Deadline for Trio is only one month away (March 2) with others to follow shortly. Captains are already requesting Team numbers which will be available February 1st, the official date to begin registering for teams.It will be an exciting year with the opening of the new Apex Tennis Center later this month. With this opening there will be much to discuss at the Mandatory Captain’s meeting. Captains, please plan on attending one of the two meeting times:

Apex Racquetball and Fitness Center12120 W 64th Ave, Arvada

Saturday February 10 at 10:00am or

Wednesday March 7 at 6:00pm

We wish every team great success this coming year. Best of luck and

have fun!

“We spoke and we were heard!!”

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Our club had a successful 2017 and we are hoping to see just as many, if not more, teams advancing to Dis-tricts and beyond this year. To get you motivated here is a picture of two members from the NJ Red Women’s 4.0 Championship Winning Twilight team.

Julie Sveum and Mary Jo George holding the Twilight Championship Trophy. Full Disclosure: USTA did not provide trophy, it was purchased. But very motivating nonetheless.

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Setting up youth programs, men’s and women’s tennis lessons, leagues, he was out on the court @16 clubs, 80 courts in a 16-mile radius and developed 1,000s of players. Soon thereafter, Adam’s aptitude for business became an easy fit with tennis, and in 1989, Game-Set-Match, Inc. was born. Game-Set-Match, Inc. is now a premier racquet sports retailer where selection is paramount and his dedication to customer service can be found in all Game-Set-Match, Inc. staff. Game-Set-Match, Inc. is a place where players anywhere along the spectrum from beginner to advanced can consult with knowledgeable staff regarding racquet choices, industry trends

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Adam’s expertise & wisdom in the field serves others casually, in friendly phone chats, technically, through gear performance on the court and professionally, in large decision-making bodies overseeing the legacy of racquet sports. After 28 challenging yet prosperous years, Adam has just completed his most successful year having recently added two new stores to the Game-Set-Match, Inc. family of four, now serving the Denver, Centennial, Tech Center & Southwest racquet sports communities, rounding out his small business success story. Adam’s substantial commitment to the game is long-standing and solid. He is a player & an important proponent of the game both locally & nationally. We are lucky to have such a dedicated member of the community playing on our side of the court.

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“My goal here at the Apex Tennis Center is to bring value. Value in tennis comes in many different ways…quality instruction, social environment, various options, and positive energy, just to name a few. This

is a life long sport, and I thrive to create an atmosphere where people will enjoy every

aspect in their tennis lives..”

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Glute Bridges are highly recommended for tennis players. Most athletes do not get the full benefit of strong glute muscles, but ten-nis players need them often during a match. These muscles build quickness like few other can, improving explosion. Remember that quickness and speed are different; think of quickness as speed in a very short and small space, precisely the type of physical attribute that you need as a tennis player.

To do a glute bridge, lie on your back with knees bent to 90 de-grees, heels on the floor. Push your hips off the ground as high as you can and squeeze your glutes and hamstrings. Pause for a second, then lower again. Once you have reached the point where you can do three sets of 12 reps, you can make glute bridges more difficult by placing your feet on a medicine ball. Keeping your core engaged, drive through your heels until you are extended. Pause for a second or two and squeeze your glutes. Slowly lower back to the start, but don’t let your glutes touch the floor because this would take the tension off the target muscles.

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The Apex Tennis Center opening date is just around the corner! The NJTC and the

Arvada tennis community now have a year round facility where memories will be made, fun will be had, and lots of tennis will be played! We are hopeful that the doors will be open Saturday, Feb 10th, with permanent court time starting on Feb 11th. Grand Opening event is set for Saturday, Feb 17th from 3-6pm.

ATC would like to introduce the facility’s new Head Tennis Pro, Jamal Heydari. Jamal brings a fresh vibe to Apex and is extremely excited about growing tennis in the community for both youth and adults at all skill levels. Over the last 11 years in Colorado, Jamal has become a renowned Tennis Pro throughout the state, obtaining positions such as Head Tennis Pro, Varsity HS Coach, Babolat Sales Rep, and Director of Tennis.

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Jamal has already hired an awesome staff to bring these values to life at the ATC year round. There will be new programs such as Adult and Junior Drills, Camps, Ladders, In-House Leagues, and top of the line Private/Group Lessons. For more info, email

JamalH@ApexPRD.org. Since the cold weather might still be upon us, this is perhaps the most perfect time of year to be in close proximity to some of Colorado’s finest indoor courts!