Air Capital Classic Tennis Tournament
When: Camp- June 12-14, Tournament- June 14-16, 2013
Where: Ralph Wulz Riverside Tennis Center
551 Nims St.
Wichita, KS 67203
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Air Capital Classic Wheelchair Tennis Camp / Tournament
June 29th – July 3, 2011
When it works it works well.
Recently Wheelchair Sports, Inc., a USTA Community Tennis Association held its 12th wheelchair tennis tournament and added a two day tennis camp on the front end to make it a memorable event for both players and instructors. Planning started in the fall of 2010 with several phone calls to gauge the interest from both players and the USTA in such an event. Everyone we talked with thought it was a good idea and might be worth a try.
In December 2010, WSI wrote grants to the USTA, USTA Missouri Valley, and USTA Kansas District seeking funding for this new adventure. All three groups came through with funding for the event and were excited about the prospect of this new format. The next big project for the camp was getting the right instructors to commit to coming and teaching at the camp. In January and February we contacted Dan James, National Manager Wheelchair Tennis, Paul Walker, 2011 Women’s World Team Cup Coach, Wheelchair Tennis Paralympian Nick Taylor who’s from Wichita, and Jeff Clark who is the Director of Riverside Tennis Center in Wichita. They all agreed to be instructors with Dan James being the lead instructor. Then we took to the phone and started calling as many regional players as we could to let them know our plans and to peak their interest.
Last Updated on 07 August 2011Air Capitol Classic Wheelchair Tennis Camp & Tournament
June 29-July 3, 2011
This year we are proud to announce a huge addition to our annual tournament. We will host a two day camp before the tournament with the camp beginning on Wednesday, June 29th at 6:30 PM and ending on Friday, July 1st at Noon. The cost for the camp and tournament is the low price of $100!!!! In addition, the first 20 out of town players who enter & pay for the camp and tournament will get their hotels for the camp and tournament completely FREE! All rooms will be double occupancy rooms and will be available Wednesday-Saturday night. In order to receive the free rooms you must attend the camp.
We are fortunate to have a tremendously knowledgeable and skilled teaching staff.
The camp will feature:
Dan James-3 time Head U.S. Paralympic Coach, Head U.S. National Coach
Paul Walker-U.S. Women's World Team Cup Coach, U.S. National Coach, former top 30 in ITF World Rankings in Men's Open
Nick Taylor-2 time Paralympic Gold Medalist, 6 time Grand Slam Winner, currently ranked #4 in ITF World Rankings in Quad Open.
Jeff Clark-USPTA Certified, NTRP 5.0, Director of Tennis for City of Wichita, Private coach to Nick Taylor 2003-2006
The two days of camp will include sessions on all aspects of the game and will be a valuable learning experience for both the beginner and experienced player.
Costs:
Camp & Tournament = $100
Tournament only = $35
The tournament will be the same as in past years with registration starting at noon, Friday, July 1st and ending Sunday afternoon July 3rd. On Friday night we will host our fun filled Up/Down social event and Saturday evening we will host banquet featuring BBQ ribs and all the “fixins.” Applications for the camp and tournament will be available May 9, 2011.
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Location:
Ralph Wulz
Riverside Tennis Center
551 Nims St.
Wichita, KS 67203
Phone: (316) 337-9257
Registration & Play:
9 A.M.-Noon Friday, July 2nd
7-9 A.M. Saturday, July 3rd
Play Begins Friday, 1 PM
Up/Down Competition/Social Friday 6 PM, Food & Prizes!
Tournament Dinner & Prizes Saturday 7 PM.
Tournament Director:
Contact: Grady Landrum
Online registration at www.usta.com
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Last Updated on 12 June 2010
Join fellow WSI members for an afternoon of Wheelchair Tennis. Learn hands on by some of the area’s most experienced Wheelchair Tennis players.
The clinic is free and equipment will be available for members to use.
Drinks and Snacks will be provided.
All ages welcome and encouraged to attend!
After the clinic we will discuss plans for weekly summer lessons.
Come rain or shine, we will be on the indoor courts!!
Saturday, May 8th, 2010
4:30-7:00 pm
Riverside Tennis Center
551 Nims - Wichita
Please RSVP to Grady Landrum
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