March 11th 2022
Dear Members,
The second week of March is here to bring us some exciting news to Rackets Academy. We are entering in the last month of this term and we cannot believe it went by so quick. Check out this week’s news!
Taj Hotel, The Palm
We are excited to announce that Rackets Academy offers private and group classes at this new luxury beach front court of the Taj Hotel, The Palm.
The Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai, a distinctive island oasis gently rising from the iconic Palm Jumeirah fringed by white sands and the warm waters of the Arabian Sea, where guests can explore their tranquil side and discover the welcoming embrace of Taj.
Salute the sun in resort view or sea-facing balconies of the well-appointed 258 rooms and 67 suites while creating indelible memories amidst stunning surroundings, holistic wellness experiences, exceptional dining, advanced sporting facilities and exciting family activities, ensuring each day is as memorable as the next.
Spring Break Camp
Wondering how to keep your kids active over spring break? We have just the answer! Sign them up to our Spring Kids Camps to keep them entertained, active, have fun, burn off some energy, engaging with other kids across all different activities.
From Monday – Friday 28th March
Activities Include:
Tennis
Padel tennis (Mudon)
Splash Session
Xfit Kids
Football
Motor Skills Development Activities and Fun Games
Dodgeball
Boxing (lakes)
Various many more fun activities and games
We will be running the camps at 3 different locations, ages 4 to 12:
1. Fitness First Town Center (4-12)
2. Fitness First Lakes (4-14)
3. Fitness First Mudon (4-10) (2 weeks only)
AED 150 per day
AED 665 for 5 days
10% Fitness First or sibling discount available
Daily schedule:
8.30 – 9am – Drop off
9 – 9.45am – Activity 1
9.45 – 10 am – Drink Break
10 – 10.45am – Activity 2
10.45 – 11. 15am – Drink & Snack break
11.15 – 12.00 am – Activity 3
12.00 – 12.30pm – Pool Time / Splash Session
12.30 – 1pm – Pick up time
Places are only confirmed once payment has been made at Fitness First Reception due to a strict number allowed to ensure all social distancing, safety measures and guidelines are adhered to.
Padel Tennis
Have you tried it yet? The Fitness First in Mudon opened the first padel tennis court in Mudon Ranches for members and non-members. Make sure you download the Rackets Academy App and book your session, exclusive 10% off for all Fitness First members and for every booking enjoy complimentary access to Fitness First Mudon. This is the first of many padel courts at Mudon, there are another six courts opening very soon. If you book your court, you can take advantage of their amazing facilities, which include great locker rooms, an outdoor semi-Olympic swimming pool and a fully equipped gym.
Travel Tour
Coach Kirk is already in Cyprus with the Elite player Garv to compete at the iTF Juniors Tournaments in Larnaca and Limassol. So far he is doing well, but we will keep you posted on our social media with the results.
Tomorrow coach Alejandro is traveling to the Ten Pro Global Tournament that the Rafa Nadal Academy is hosting next week. Let’s wish our players; Larissa, Federica, Idhant and Enzo the best of luck in the tournament.
Speaking of Ten Pro, we are already putting together a package for the Ten Pro in Netherlands. The Dutch Bowl is coming up from the 15th to the 22nd of May. Check our website and sign up for the Dutch Bowl.
Tournaments
We are excited to announce that we have another Ten Pro Global Tournament scheduled for next October. It was great having players from all over the world at Rackets Academy for the Ten Pro Tournament this past month and we cannot wait to host it again next upcoming October.
We are ready to host another UTR Pro Tennis Tour event. Starting in late March we are hosting at Atlantis two women’s PTT $25K+H events. It will be the first women’s PTT tournament to offer free hospitality to players. Last month, Rackets Academy hosted two men’s PTT events, which were the first UTR tournaments that were held in the Middle East. UTR has now partnered up with Amazon Prime, so all matches will be available to watch on Prime Video. We will go more in depth on that in next week’s newsletter.
Registration ends today for the UTR Round Robin Format U16 Boys and Girls Tournament! First Rackets Academy tournament takes place this weekend, Saturday at Motor City and Sunday at Sofitel the Palm. The new Round Robin format guarantees a minimum of three matches per player, best of three sets (3rd set super tie break) matches. Group stage will be played on Saturday and semi-final and final on Sunday.
Interview of the week – Coach Jordi
Full name:
Jordi Muñoz Abreu
Where are you from?
Venezuela and Spain
For how long have you been involved with tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was 5 and at the age of 18 started coaching
Where did you work before coming to Rackets Academy in Dubai?
I worked in Barcelona at Club Sports Tennis Cunit
When did you arrive to Rackets Academy?
January 3rd 2021
What brought you here?
I wanted to move somewhere abroad aldo due to the economic situation in Spain
What do you enjoy the most about coaching?
Being able to share my tennis knowledge
What motivates you the most for coaching these players?
Watching the players develop and improve their level also knowing that they are learning and understanding how to play tennis
What do you like the most about Rackets Academy?
The way that the players are comprised and the good atmosphere with the rest of the coaches
You recently played Davis cup for Venezuela, how was the experience?
Being able to play the Davis Cup again is a dream that almost every player wishes that it comes true. Getting those butterflies in the stomach competing again it is incredible. The experience was great, being under the direction of a captain that was top 100 in singles and doubles you get to learn a lot from him.
How’s playing a Davis cup different from playing individually any other tournament?
What do you prefer?
Playing at the Davis Cup is completely different from any other tournament, because you are representing your country. You have the pressure on you that you want the best for the rest of the team and everyone outside supporting you. Also knowing that other kids and young players are watching me play repriesenting their country knowing that they have the same dream I did when I was young of playing the Davis Cup, it’s a great feeling.
Rackets Academy Ladies League
This week’s results
Drop Shot Divas v Matchmakers
Line 1 2/6, 6/2, 8/10
Line 2 6/0,6/1
Drop Shot Divas win
Get a Grip v Drop Shot Divas
Line 1 6/7, 1/6
Line 2 6/2, 6/2
Get a Grip win
Rackettes v Aces
Line 1 6/1, 6/2
Line 2 6/3, 6/3
Rackettes win
Radu’s Rebels v Baseliners
Line 1 7/5, 4/6 10/8
Line 3 4/6, 3/6
Baseliners win
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