NJ Tennis Party July 4th 2009

To All Our Tennis Friends:HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!Celebrate the Fourth of July with fun tennis, indoor and outdoor, with old and new friends.

THURSDAY PARTY - SPOTS LIMITED

Because there is no tennis this Saturday, the Thursday party is filling up quickly. To be sure you're guaranteed a spot, you should sign up by end of day Wednesday. If you sign up on Thursday, you will play only 2 hours from 9-11pm and/or be on the waiting list for either 8-11 or 9-11pm, whichever is available.

SUNDAY PARTYMany have already asked about the Sunday party this holiday weekend. It will be a big party!

OUTDOOR vs. INDOOR PARTIESWe are scheduled to play outdoors on Sundays. In case of rain or wet conditions, we will play indoors at a different club location and at a different cost. When you sign up for the party, please indicate if you wish to play outdoors only, indoors only, or either one is fine. If the party is moved indoors, I will send out emails ON THE DAY OF THE PARTY, Sunday.

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE

Please call or email me to make reservations.

Thursday, BINGHAMTON Racquet Club, 8 PM - 11 PM

737 River Road, Edgewater 07020, 9 indoor hard courts$35 includes 3 hours of tennis, balls and light refreshments5 minutes from the George Washington BridgeCheck website www.tennis-buffs.com Directions tab for directions and bus info from NYCIF NO RAINSunday, PACKANACK Lake Tennis, 3 PM - 9 PM7 Osborne Terrace, Wayne 07470, 11 outdoor clay and hard courts$30 includes 3 hours of tennis, balls and BBQPicture yourself on vacation or in your backyard sitting on a deck next to a beautiful lake and tennis courts, and being surrounded by friends.20-30 minutes from NYCCheck website www.tennis-buffs.com Directions tab for directions

IF RAIN OR WET CONDITIONS

Sunday, BINGHAMTON Racquet Club, 3 PM - 6 PM

737 River Road, Edgewater 07020, 9 indoor hard courts$40 includes 3 hours of tennis, balls and light refreshments5 minutes from the George Washington BridgeCheck website www.tennis-buffs.com Directions tab for directions and bus info from NYC
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTSImprove Your Tennis GameWork on your game this summer while court time is readily available and the tennis instruction rates are reasonable! Contact me for more info.Physical TherapyReceive 20% off on therapeutic services at Total Body Wellness Center, 201-945-4414. Mention "Tennis Buffs."ValuablesIf you plan on leaving your valuables in the locker, make sure you put a lock on it.PaymentPlease bring in your payment when you attend the party. There is no need to mail it in advance. I do not accept credit cards.CancellationI understand the need to cancel at times. I often explain to players why it is important to call and let me know if they do not plan on coming, as there are 3 players who wait for the fourth on the court. The notice would also allow the WAIT-LISTED players a chance to play. You MUST call giving a notice of 4-5 hours prior to the parties start time, to avoid a cancellation charge of $20 if the problem persists.Court EtiquetteJust a reminder, our parties provide a fun and relaxing atmosphere, where players can have friendly competition. We simply ask attendees to follow these guidelines:1. Introduce yourself to the new players on the court. This will make for a more wholesome experience.2. Be cordial to your partners and opponents.3. Refrain from giving instructions to anyone on the court unless they request them.4. Do not gun for the person at the net with fast and hard hitting especially in mixed doubles.5. Kindly pick up the balls for the server. It saves time and is just good etiquette.6. When you leave the court, please find the 3 balls you played with and leave them for the next group of players.Look forward to meeting old and new friends!

Thanks,Penny JungEvent Coordinatorpenny@tennis-buffs.com - email addresswww.tennis-buffs.com - website201-848-8855, Home/Office201-390-9933, Cell

Memorial Day Tennis Parties

Happy Memorial Day!
Celebrate Memorial Day with your tennis friends all weekend long at the tennis parties.

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE
RSVP at least 1 day prior to the party day you are interested in, to guarantee a spot.

Friday, Brookdale Park, 6 PM - 10 PMWatchung & West Circuit Drive in Bloomfield/Montclair, 11 outdoor hard courts, new courts & lights$30 for 3 hours of tennis and refreshmentsCheck website www.tennis-buffs.com Directions tab for detailed directions

Saturday, BINGHAMTON Racquet Club, 8 PM - 1 AM737 River Road, Edgewater 07020, 9 indoor hard courts$40, includes 3 hours of tennis and refreshments

Sunday, Packanack Lake Tennis, 3 PM - 9 PM7 Osborne Terrace, Wayne 07470, 11 outdoor clay and hard courts$30, includes tennis and BBQImagine yourself at a beautiful lake and BBQ deck or in a big backyard with private courts. It's like being on vacation!

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Tennis Parties NYC/NJ Feb 2009

To All Our Tennis Friends:

Friday 7 PM - Midnight, This Week Only
We will be at Quest starting at 7 PM this week only.
The 7 PM spots are limited. The 8 and 9 PM spots are plentiful.

Quest Entrance
Going forward please use the entrance on Leighton Place. The Edison Road entrance (NYSC gym side) will now be closed early. If you get locked out during party hours, remember to call Quest 201-848-0017 for someone to open the door.

Valuables
Please do not leave your valuables in the locker room. They're much safer in the lounge, where I can keep an eye on them.

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE
RSVP at least 1 day prior to the party day you are interested in, to guarantee a spot.


Friday, QUEST Tennis, 7 PM - 12 AM, This week only
7 Leighton Place, Mahwah 07430, 5 indoor hard courts
$40, includes 3 hours of tennis and refreshments

Saturday, BINGHAMTON Racquet Club, 8 PM - 1 AM
737 River Road, Edgewater 07020, 9 indoor hard courts
$40, includes 3 hours of tennis and refreshments

Sunday, QUEST Tennis, 3 PM - 8 PM, This week only
7 Leighton Place, Mahwah 07430, 5 indoor hard courts
Sunday Special - $30 for 2 hours of tennis, $5 each additional hour. Light refreshments served. Indicate the number of hours you wish to play when you sign up.


GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Knicks Tickets, Section 69, 2 Great Seats @ $110 each
Pick and choose from any of the 25 days available for sale. Basketball season will end soon, in February.

Physical Therapy
January through March Special - 20% off therapeutic services at Total Body Wellness Center, 201-945-4414. Mention "Tennis Buffs."

Payment
Please bring in your payment when you attend the party. There is no need to mail it in advance. I do not accept credit cards.

Cancellation
I understand the need to cancel at times. I often explain to players why it is important to call and let me know if they do not plan on coming, as there are 3 players who wait for the fourth on the court. The notice would also allow the WAIT-LISTED players a chance to play. You MUST call giving a notice of 4-5 hours prior to the parties start time, to avoid a cancellation charge of $20 if the problem persists.

Court Etiquette
Just a reminder, our parties provide a fun and relaxing atmosphere, where players can have friendly competition. We simply ask attendees to follow these guidelines:
1. Introduce yourself to the new players on the court. This will make for a more wholesome experience.
2. Be cordial to your partners and opponents.
3. Refrain from giving instructions to anyone on the court unless they request them.
4. Do not gun for the person at the net with fast and hard hitting especially in mixed doubles.


LAST WEEK'S RECAP
It was a popular idea this weekend for friends to come with a friend. There were many cross-overs from one day to another and many two timers who play two nights.

Friday
A player from Montville brought a friend from West Orange. Another player from Franklin Lakes brought a friend from Wayne and continued their girls' night out after tennis at an undisclosed location.

An unusually large number of NYC players attended. Two buddies from NYC came to play on a whim and were the last ones standing on the court at 1am! It was great seeing these former high school buddies hanging out. Other players from NYC would also be playing twice this weekend.

Two 15-year-olds and a 12 and 1/2 year-old from the Livingston and Wayne area attended the party. The kids were looking mighty fine, playing great tennis and entertaining the adults who were watching during their off hour. In place of the 15 yo's coach this week were some fine adult players for each hour, who seemed to enjoy their time with them.

Other newcomers include players from Verona and Newark. They all seemed to enjoy their first time, judging from the smiles and their laid back style in the lounge, not sure if it was from exhaustion after 3-4 hours of tennis.

Saturday
A player from Summit was so excited to return with a friend, after his first visit last week. He later called saying - It's Valentine's Day. I asked if he brought his wife flowers this morning. He replied - Yes, but she still wants to spend time with me. He sounded very sad and disappointed but he did a good thing.

A player from NYC introduced a couple to our party. The couple met other couples, also from NYC and from Yonkers. They all had a nice time playing tennis and meeting different people. There were other date couples as well, one from Bardonia.

A player from Montville brought a USTA teammate from North Arlington to practice playing as partners for their upcoming season. They are not used to staying up and playing tennis so late.

The Riverdale players were back for some good fun and brought along their former pro-level player from Astoria. Isn't tennis such a great sport to keep friends in touch. Their good USTA friend from Rahwah must have also heard about it that she joined us as well. She put on a nice show, as if we were watching Serena play at the Binghamton Open!

Sunday
While our Aaron Krickstein former hitting partner is nearing the end of her 2-month coast guard duty at McMurdo Station, on the edge of the continent at the base of Mt Erebus, Antartica, her son attended the party before driving over an hour home to Schenectady. It was great seeing him, reminding us of his wonderful and well-rounded mom!

A Sunday regular from Hackensack had been busy on business trips but came back with his buddy from Livingston. He was looking forward to playing with the Human Backboards, only half a Backboard was there, which is better than no Backboard. The other Half was away with his wife for Valentine's.

One Sunday regular from North Haledon signed up, specifying that he - Intends to play at least 4 hours. Two other players signed up for 5 hours. The two did play 5 hours, while many played 4 hours - Kudos to them all for playing marathon tennis!


Please call or email me to make reservations.

Look forward to meeting old and new friends!

Penny Jung
Event Coordinator
www.tennis-buffs.com
201-848-8855 Home/Office
201-390-9933 Cell

Tennis in Parties in NYC/NJ Area

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE
RSVP at least 1 day prior to the party day you are interested in, to guarantee a spot.

Friday, TIGER Tennis, 8 PM - 12 AM
42 Fairfield Place, West Caldwell, NJ 07006, 6 hard courts
$40, includes 3 hours of tennis and refreshments

Saturday, BINGHAMTON Racquet Club, 8 PM - 1 AM
737 River Road, Edgewater 07020, 9 indoor hard courts
$40, includes 3 hours of tennis and refreshments

Sunday, QUEST Tennis, 5 PM - 9 PM or 10 PM
10 Edison Road or 7 Leighton Place, Mahwah 07430, 5 indoor hard courts
February Special - $35 for 3 hours or $30 for 2 hours of tennis and light refreshments Indicate the number of hours you wish to play when you sign up.


GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Knicks Tickets, Section 69, 2 Great Seats @ $110 each
Pick and choose from any of the 25 days available for sale. Basketball season will end soon, in February.

Physical Therapy
January through March Special - 20% off therapeutic services at Total Body Wellness Center, 201-945-4414. Must mention "Tennis Buffs."

Payment
Please bring in your payment when you attend the party. There is no need to mail it in advance. I do not accept credit cards.

Cancellation
I understand the need to cancel at times. I often explain to players why it is important to call and let me know if they do not plan on coming, as there are 3 players who wait for the fourth on the court. The notice would also allow the WAIT-LISTED players a chance to play. You MUST call giving a notice of 4-5 hours prior to the parties start time, to avoid a cancellation charge of $20 if the problem persists.

Court Etiquette
Just a reminder, our parties provide a fun and relaxing atmosphere, where players can have friendly competition. We simply ask attendees to follow these guidelines:
1. Introduce yourself to the new players on the court. This will make for a more wholesome experience.
2. Be cordial to your partners and opponents.
3. Refrain from giving instructions to anyone on the court unless they request them.
4. Do not gun for the person at the net with fast and hard hitting especially in mixed doubles.


LAST WEEK'S RECAP
Friday It was another record weekend with old and new friends escaping the winter doldrums. This group rivals the Saturday night gang with their continuous play until the wee hours of the morning. Many vowed to be back for more of the same. Our baker/player lady again brought delicious homemade treats for all to delight in. Saturday
Our Friday night dynamic duo pulled a switch on us and joined their USTA teammates for practice on Saturday. Others who had been missing for a while came out and joined us, along with many newcomers from the NY area. The Hoboken/Piscatway buddies attended for the second week in a row. The Hoboken player had such a great time, gelling immediately with Hippy Kris and a couple acquaintances from Yonkers. She was grinning from ear to ear the whole hour. Our actuary player from Yonkers is back! Tonight was an impromptu convention for doctors from Guttenberg, Weekhawken and Riverdale (NY). However, their medical expertise was not needed.
Saturday
This week's two timers include a retired salesman from Leonia (played Friday and today), a doctor from Weekhawken (played Saturday and today) and a flooring expert. It was a big crowd and just a lot of fun for all.
Please call or email me to make reservations.

Look forward to meeting old and new friends!

Penny Jung
Event Coordinator
www.tennis-buffs.com
201-848-8855 Home/Office
201-390-9933 Cell

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Tennis in NYC is hard

I went back to Pittsburgh for the holidays to see my family and got the chance to play tennis with my brother. On the way to the court it occurred to me how easy it is to locate and schedule a tennis court there compared to NYC. Making reservations for a public court in PGH can be made on the telephone vs. NYC where you have to be physically present to reserve the court. Indoor tennis in PGH costs about a third of the price of courts in the NYC area.

One of the other hard parts about playing tennis in NYC is finding a reliable tennis partner. Despite there being over 6 million people in the city it's still hard to find a tennis partner. People's schedules change constantly.

Finally, getting to the courts in NYC can time consuming. Most people have to take the train to get to a court. Going from mid-town to Central Park, Riverside Park, Long Island can take longer than one might expect.