| Official e-newsletter of the Pat Cash International Tennis Academy & The Azzura Tennis Club |
| NOVEMBER 2007 Newsletter |
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Message from Chris Steel - Academy Director
Things at the Academy are starting to heat up with the atmosphere and excitement that goes with the approaching Summer of Tennis in Australia. This month has seen Zac Itzstein and Shannyn Ricketts post some impressive results. Check out the results section for their performances. Elena Ivanova is heading to Belgium to play a Grade 4 ITF, event before heading back to Australia for some training before the Grade 5 ITF in Perth, followed by the
summer circuit. Sarah Rebecca Sekulic is also heading back to train at the Academy with a view to build on her recent semi-final success at the Grade 4 ITF in Slovenia, and a Finalist showing in a Grade 5 event in Switzerland, before heading to Perth and Melbourne.
This month sees Academy player Monika Wejnert move her Australian Ranking inside the top 50, which is a remarkable achievement for someone of only 15 years of age.
While Sarah Rebecca Sekulic has earned herself a WTA ranking. Well done girls!
On the Academy front there has been a strong push towards the physical side of our players training, with National Titles and ITF events fast approaching over the
summer. There have been some notable improvements in Beep Test scores over the past 3 testing cycles.
• Tristan Stayt (19yrs) = 13.4 15.3 16.2
• Tom Price (14yrs) = 14.1 14.5 15.1 • Monika Wejnert (15yrs) = 9.6 10.11 11.11 • Andy Lau (13yrs) = 9.2 10.3 11.11 • Athena Nathalia (13yrs) = 10.4 11.3 11.6 • Celina Goetti (16yrs) = 10.3 10.6 10.10 The Pat Cash ITA has set a challenge to all our players to attain a minimum Beep Test score of their age. These players are already demonstrating their determination
and dedication to reach that bench mark in the near future.
See you next month!
Chris Steel Academy Director |
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UPCOMING LOCAL JUNIOR EVENTS
3-4 Nov : Caboolture Junior Champs
7-9 Dec : Frawley Age - Redcliffe
8-9 & 15-16 Dec : Pro One Junior Champs - Gold Coast
29/12-2/1/08 : UQ Junior Champs - Brisbane
3-8 Jan 08 : Ashley Cooper Junior Classic - Brisbane
21-25 Jan 08 :
Sunshine Coast Junior Champs - Sunshine Coast
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UPCOMING LOCAL OPEN EVENTS
9-10 Nov : Caloundra City Open - Caloundra 24-25 Nov & 1-2 Dec : Wynnum Open - Brisbane
19-20 & 26-28 Jan : Sunshine Coast Hardcourt Open
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PLAYER OF THE MONTH - November Alex Sanders Gold Coast resident Alex Sanders, at only 16 years of age has achieved some lofty goals in tennis, which many other junior players aspire too. Last month Alex was rewarded for his impressive results by gaining a spot on the Australian Junior Davis Cup team, representing Australia playing against the best juniors in the world. Hosted in Italy, not only did Alex and team mates Mark Verryth (Vic) and fellow Gold Coaster Bernard Tomic win the prestigious title, but they won it convincingly beating, Argentina in the final - three rubbers to nil. Alex’s confidence has increased, knowing he can compete and defeat the world’s best players. With Alex now being recognized as one of the world’s leading 16 and under players, his focus turns to the highest graded ITF events, where he will be looking for impressive results to lift his ITF ranking. Along with the Australian Boy’s Davis Cup victory, Australian tennis is looking bright all round - with the Junior Australian Girl’s Fed Cup team defeating Poland to also be crowned world champions. The Pat Cash International Tennis Academy wishes Alex all the best for the future! |
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TIP OF THE MONTH - by Chris Steel Eating for Success, Not Taste
Fuelling your body during training and competition is imperative to achieve maximum gains out of yourself. Carbohydrates are the most important ingredient for exercise and recovery. Carbs are stored in your muscles and liver as Glycogen with smaller amounts in the form of glucose in your bloodstream. After training sessions and/ or matches, it is of the utmost importance players replenish their energy supplies within 45 minutes of completing your cool down regime.
This would be mandatory if you had more than one training session or match in a day. A larger meal can be consumed later when you feel more comfortable and have regained your appetite.
As a general guide, recovery foods need to be easily digestible food items and include liquids, as many times athletes will not “feel” like eating immediately after
exertion. Eating foods which contain both carbs and proteins can assist with the replacement of muscle glycogen and speed the regeneration of muscles.
Some examples of quality snack items include…
• Fruits • Fruit juices • Fruit salad • Low Fat Smoothie or meal replacement drink (e.g. Sustagen) • Tub of yoghurt • Sandwich with meat, or vegemite, or peanut butter etc • Pasta or noodles • Rice crackers • Pretzels • Muffins • Cereal and muesli bars (low fat) There's plenty of variety there for you, so stay healthy !
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BEEP TEST LADDER - November 1st
1. Mav Banes : 17.1 2. Alex Sanders : 16.9
3. Stephen Donlad : 15.8 4. Tristan Stayt : 16.2 5. Tom Price : 15.1 6. Nathan Helmes : 14.6 7. Zack Itzstein : 14.1 8. Corey Sheppard : 13.9 9. Luke Moreland : 13.1 10. Monika Wejnert : 11.11
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RALLY SPEED LADDER - November 1st
1. Alex Sanders : 2:21 2. Maverick Banes : 2:22 3. Jared Easton : 2:29 4. Zach Itzstein : 2.38. 5. Tristan Stayt : 2.38 6. Tom Price : 2.39 7. Joel Braund : 2.41
8. Monika Wejnert : 2.44 9. Shannyn Rickets : 2.44
10. Corey Sheppard : 2.52
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PRE-ACADEMY NEWS - Term 4 PIZZA MATCHPLAY TOP 10 (Monday evenings 5-7 pm)
$10 each: 2 sets of singles/doubles + pizza
1st : Rachel Lee : 21 pts
2nd : Kate Waterhouse: 17pts 3rd : Callum Rudig :16 pts 3rd : Michael Li : 16 pts 5th : Jackson Blacker : 14 pts 6th : Nicola Chase: 12 pts 7th : Braedyn Hibbert : 10 pts 7th : Nathaniel Ellis : 10 pts 7th : Mark Nunn: 10 pts 10th: Bailey Sands : 9 pts 10th: Charlie Munro : 9 pts 4th TERM - Junior Development Program (120 players)
Mini Tennis Orange Program designed for 3-5 year olds which has classes from 3.30-4pm Tues-Fri and 8-8.30 and 8.30-9am
on Saturday. We currently have 18 students in attendance who are having fun learning new skills and playing lots of tennis and skill based games.
Cost $80/term for 10x1/2hr lessons. Mini Tennis Green which runs Mon-Fri 4-5pm and Sat 8-9pm for children aged 6-10 currently has 36 students participating
and learning lots of game/rally based activities. Some students are improving so rapidly they will be playing fixtures come next season!
For those players who are intermediate to advanced we have
Tournament Squads which run on Wed and Fri from 5-6pm and also the option for an extra 1/2hr on Fri for those looking for extra tennis. We also run this program on Sat morning from 9-10am with our older, more advanced
pupils attending from 10-11am.This program currently has over 35 students in attendance. Costs for mini green and tournament squads are $140/term for 10x1hr lessons. 1½ hr is $220/term.
Academy Futures players train for 2½ hr sessions on Tues and Thurs from 4-6.30pm. Most of these players play intermediate
level competition fixtures and are interested to play local tournaments. Cost is $350 for 10x2½ hr sessions. Current enrolment numbers are 14-18 students.
Tennis Gold Coast Saturday Afternoon Fixtures Results The new season has only been running for 2 weeks starting on Oct 13, but already we have some players recording excellent results, with some yet to lose a set. Well done guys!
With this season running until March 2008, PCITA is looking to have strong representation in the semi-finals and finals. Plans are also being made to expand on our 13 teams currently playing in the competition with more players from the “Academy” becoming
involved next season.
DATE TO REMEMBER
4th Term 8/10/07-15/12/07
Five Xmas/New Year Camps :
Camp 1: 17/12-21/12/07
Camp 2: 31/12/07-4/1/08 Camp 3: 7/1/08-11/1/08 Camp 4: 14/1/08-18/1/08 Camp 5: 21/1/08-25/1/08 A new bonus in next season’s camps will be the inclusion of morning tea and lunch in the camp fees, and also a bonus welcome pack to all new students starting 2008.
RESTRING Wes always endeavors to have your racquet ready even before you expect it!
Prices from $15(own string) and from $33 for synthetic gut. Wes has had a big year restringing with over 650 frames to date, so drop your racquet in to the Pro Shop and have it back the next day at the latest.
Lastly thanks to all the Pre-Academy coaches, Hirinch, Jessica, Chris Moody,
Matt and Ross for their enthusiasm. Private Lessons $65 /hr with Wes Pope 0438 260 669 Private Lessons $35 /½hr |
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