Letter from President . . .

Dear Member,

Welcome to another season of tennis at upstate New York’s premier clay court facility, The Albany Tennis Club. This winter was about as pleasant as it could be and the diminished snowfall will certainly allow for our courts to be ready for play by the end of April, as they have sustained minimal winter damage. I know you can hardly wait!

There are three new members on the Board of Directors for 2012, Bill Collins, George Koh and John Salamida. All three new members bring valuable skills to the Board as we transition to a new season and a new Manager. Please congratulate them when you see them.

Larry Yakubowski has been hired as the Manager of the ATC for 2012. Larry brings a wealth of tennis knowledge to the club and will be serving as our resident Tennis Professional as well. Larry and his staff will be organizing the tennis programs for the club and are willing to take suggestions from members for additional programs to satisfy their needs. So please introduce yourself to Larry and let him know what you may like to see at the ATC this year.

Opening day is scheduled for Saturday, April 28, weather permitting. As usual, we will be asking for your help with setting up the windscreens and court equipment on Saturday, April 14 at 10:00 am (rain date Sunday, April 15). Please join us as the more hands we have the easier the task and a great way to socialize with other members.

I have some really good news to report concerning the restrooms/locker rooms. After deliberations with the City of Albany Parks and Recreation Dept., they have decided to take over the operation of the restrooms. This means there will be no more locked doors and you will not be required to get the key from our attendant. The restrooms will be open during our club hours on weekdays and weekends for the season. Thank you to John D’Antonio, Commissioner of Parks and Recreation for the City of Albany.

On our website, we have a Facebook link, thanks to Nell Fodera and Darlene Wood. Create a profile on Facebook and friend us to hear the latest happenings at the club. Once connected you can post photos, comments and suggestions. It’s a great way to start a dialog with your fellow ATC members.

For tournament updates, membership list and general club information please visit our website at www.albanytennisclub.com. The pass code to our member list on the website will be emailed to you with your registration dues receipt. Welcome back to another great season of clay court tennis here at the Albany Tennis Club.
Our goal is to make your tennis experience the best it can be.

Regards,
Mike DeRossi, President

ATC Announces New Manager

As we turn the page to a new chapter of the ATC, the Board of Directors is delighted to announce that Larry Yakubowksi will serve as the Manager and resident Tennis Professional for 2012. Larry brings a wealth of tennis knowledge to the ATC and he has spent the last month recruiting a well-qualified staff to assist him in the day to day operations of the Club.

As the Manager, it is Larry’s responsibility to develop quality programs (i.e. Community tennis, ladders, etc.) for the enjoyment of the members. In consultation with the Board, Larry and his staff are in the process of setting up these programs which will begin once the Club has opened for the season, hopefully Saturday, April 28.

Please feel free to email Larry (lyakubowski@yahoo.com) congratulating him or with any ideas for programming that you would like to see this year at the ATC. He is open to suggestions and is there to make your experience at the ATC the best it can be.

We look forward to seeing everyone again this year for another great season of clay court tennis at the Albany Tennis Club.

New and Returning
Programs at ATC

There are various types of programs, developmental, recreational and competitive. ATC is now offering two new programs:

The CAP Program

The CAP Program CAP program is short for Come And Play
Monday thru Friday, 9:00 - 10:30 am
Type: Recreational
Members: FREE Non-Members: $15


Basically, it is Drop-In Doubles. The attendant or pro will welcome you, shake your hand, and organize the players who arrive....even play with you if you need a fourth. While it is not a time for free lessons, most good tennis learning happens observationally. So, SEE it and enjoy it. I welcome you. Wear your favorite tennis CAP Bring a relatively new can of used balls.... just not from 1977 when Billie Jean was playing

The GROOVE Program

Sign-ups Required to Lyakubowski@yahoo.com. Adults Only. Enjoy the Journey of Discovery (discover the right feelings of good stroking) through repetition Teacher will identify a simple goal/target and give you opportunities...opportunities...opportunities This is really a quiet class....maybe even some nice ball-room music to lubricate the movement. Great workout too!

Community Tennis Returns

The Community Tennis Program will start on Wednesday, May 2nd at 6:00 - 7:30pm. This is open to men and women who play intermediate-level doubles. Cost: FREE for ATC Members; $15 Guests. You may sign-up for this program by e-mailing Larry at Lyakubowski@yahoo.com. Sign-ups are required. Maximum Limit 12 players

Bernice's Ladies

Starts Tuesday, May 1rst. (weather permitting) and runs through the season at 9:00am.  Call Scott at 8:00am at 256-7823 to learn about the court conditions.  Scott Stacey and Peter Green will make themselves available to play, if necessary.

Morning Mix

A really friendly group of men and women at the 3.5 level  meet on Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 - 10:00am.  Please contact Seth Layton or Michael Cahill if you would like to be included on the weekend.  Seth's e-mail is slayton6994@yahoo.com.  Mike's is MCBlueline@aol.com.

Hours of Operation
April 28 – May 28
Weekdays: 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Weekends: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
May 29 – September 3
Weekdays: 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Weekends: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
September 4 – October 8
Weekdays: 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Weekends: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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Interested in playing tennis?
Contact ATC Manager
518-438-8846

Want a lesson or need a
racquet re-strung?
Contact ATC Pro
518-439-4423

Call for up-to-the-minute
court conditions when
weather looks questionable.
518-256-7823
For the safety of our members and guests, ATC reserves the right to close the courts based on conditions.

Welcome Back . . .

Larry Yakubowski Larry has a long history of developing tennis players in the Albany area. Many club members have benefitted from his teaching and advice which he so generously offers.   more... LESSONS SINGLES Program - Larry will direct this low-fee program from 12:00 - 2:15pm.  If you want to become a more successful singles player, then join Larry for this program which includes a warm-up, some very good developmental games, some words of wisdom, and actual singles matches.  Maximum Number: 10 players (Open to Men and Women 3.0+) Members:  $8.00; Non-Members $15.00 Sign-ups Required: Lyakubowski@yahoo.com DOUBLES Program - Larry will direct this low-fee program from 12:00 - 2:15pm.  If you want to become a more successful doubles player, then join Larry for this program which includes a warm-up, some very good developmental drills, some words of wisdom, and actual doubles matches.  Maximum Number: 16 players (Open to Men and Women 3.0+) Members:  $ 5.00; Non-members $15.00 Sign-ups Required: Lyakubowski@yahoo.com PRIVATE Lessons given throughout the season. Contact Larry Yakubowski at Lyakubowski@yahoo.com

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