March 18th, 2022
Dear Members,
We are so close to the end of this term and we do not want any of you to miss our latest news. Stay tuned and read through this week’s newsletter to find out what is new at Rackets Academy and the events that are coming up.
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.
JA Padel Tennis Weekly Tournaments coming up every Thursday from 7pm to 9pm. For bookings or more information you can contact the club Jumana reception.
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.
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.
Half term is just around the corner and so is the Rackets Academy Spring Championship. The tournament will take place from 28th March to the 10th April 2022 Matches will be played in knock out draws, each match will be best of 3 tie break sets with super tie break till 10 points in the third set. Junior categories will be played during the day (12pm-6pm) and adults’ category will be played in the evening (6pm+) All matches will be played at Motor city venue.
Universal Rating and Amazon Prime Video
Universal Tennis and Amazon announce their partnership and Prime Video will become the home for all the UTR pro Events. All Prime members will be able to watch from now on all UTR PTT events with no additional cost.
Travel Tour
Congratulations to our Elite player Garv Bahl on his great performance in Cyprus at the ITF Junior in Larnaca G4. He came just short in the final after only dropping one set in the whole tournament. Garv also did very well in doubles, reaching the semifinals.
Rackets Academy Ladies League
Make sure you attend to the awards ceremony that is taking place in Motor City on the 24th of March at 8:30am. We will give away awards to the players and also will organize a Pro Am clinic with some of Rackets Academy coaches. It will be fun! Bring snacks and drinks to enjoy a nice get together afterwards.
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