Dear Member,
Hope you are well. Here’s all the latest news from Rackets Academy! Find out who our Mrs Miyagi’s Player of the Week is and get scores from last weekend’s UTR Tournaments. We have an Interview with Rackets Academy Elite Player, Laurits Oestergaard and a Rule and Tip of the Week from Coach Wiktoria. There’s still places left for our Kids Spring Break Multi-Sports Camp and find information and sign up details for the Rackets Academy Spring Break Championships that commence next week. Last, but by no means least, there’s a new arrival…Read on!
A new arrival…
Congratulations to George and his wife, Sam, on the safe arrival of their little girl, Florence, who was born last Saturday. Mummy, Daddy & baby Florence are all doing well J
Mrs Miyagi’s League – Player of the Week
Congratulations to Laila Rabi who is our Mrs Miyagi’s Ladies League Player of the Week. Laila, who wins a brunch for two at Mrs Miyagi’s Restaurant in Studio City, was nominated by her Coach for her most improved volleys. Well done Laila!
UTR U13 Singles Tournament – Results
Well done to everyone who took part in the UTR U13 Boys and Girls Singles Tournament last weekend. Congratulations to our Champion Khaled Ibrahim who beat Timur Gordeev 6-4 7-5 in the final.
UTR U14 Singles Tournament – Results
Idhant Kastwar took the trophy in our UTR U14 Boys and Girls Singles Tournament last week, beating Enzo Kahi 6-1 2-6 10-7 in what was an extremely close final. Congratulations Idhant and well done to you both on a fantastic tournament.
UTR Men’s Invitational Singles Tournament – Results
Thanks for everyone who took part in the UTR Men’s Invitational Singles Tournament last weekend. Congratulations to Balthazar Huss who beat Oleg Geraskin 7-5 ret. In the final.
Spring Break Multi-Sports Kids Camp – Sign Up Today!
There’s still time to sign your kids up to our Spring Break Multi-Sports Kids Camp so that they can have fun, burn off some energy and hang out with other kids. All Activities adhere to strict social distancing guidelines and include; tennis, splash session, XFit Kids, football, Zumba, dodgeball and boxing. See below for more details…
Dates:
- Week 1 (5 days) – Sun 28th March – Thurs 1st April
- Week 2 (5 days) – Sun 4th April – Thurs 8th April
Locations:
- Motor City (Tennis Only)
- Fitness First – Arabian Ranches 2
- Fitness First – Town Center, Springs
- Fitness First – The Lakes, Emirates Hills
- Fitness First – Mudon
- Atlantis Hotel – Palm (Performance Tennis)
Details:
- Drop Off: 8.30-9.00am
- Pick Up: 12.30-1.00pm
- AED 150 per day
- AED 665 for 5 days
- 10% Fitness First member or sibling discount available
- Fun games and prizes and different activities every day
- Drinks and snacks not included
Places are only confirmed once payment is made. For more information or to book you child a place, email register@racketsacademy.ae or WhatsApp/Call 052 992 8595. Places are limited, so book TODAY!
Rackets Academy Spring Championships – Sign up TODAY!
We are proud to announce the 5th edition of the Rackets Academy Spring Championships. This UTR Ranking Tournament received over 384 entries and 208 player registrations in the last edition, making it the largest and most successful amateur tennis event in the UAE. There is a total of AED 20K prize money up for grabs, so don’t delay, sign up today! See below for more details.
- Date: 26th March – 10th April 2021
- Entry fees in accordance with Tennis Emirates Regulations
- Multiple category entries allowed
- Matches will be played at Motor City, Atlantis, Sofitel
Categories:
Men’s Singles & Doubles
Women’s Singles
Mixed Doubles
Men’s Over 35’s Singles
Under 18 Boys & Girls Singles
Under 16 Boys & Girls Singles
Under 14 Boys & Girls Singles
Under 14 Boys & Girls Mixed Doubles
Under 13 Girls Only Singles
Under 12 Boys & Girls Singles
To register, email you name and mobile number to: register@racketsacademy.ae. Places are limited, so sign up TODAY for a chance to WIN AED 20,000 prize money!
Interview with Laurits Oestergaard
This week’s interview is with our Rackets Academy Elite Player, Laurits Oestergaard.
1. Who is your favourite professional player (male & female)?
Roger Federer and Serena Williams
2. Who is your favourite Rackets Academy Coach?
Mariano
3. Why do you love tennis?
Because you get to decide what you want to do with the ball, and when you get better, you win more matches.
4. How did you get into tennis?
My dad taught me and I started getting into it.
5. How long have you been playing tennis for?
5-6 years
6. List 3 things you like about Rackets Academy
- The players
- The coaches
- The facilities
Rule of the Week: Hitting Point in the Front
Make sure that your hitting point is always in the front. When the ball goes long or high, move backwards making sure you hit the ball in the front while your hand (FH) hands (BH) are straight. When the ball is short, move forward and don’t let the ball go too low/ too high. On the forehand, help yourself with your other hand and point the ball to hit in exact place. Your position should be sideways!
Coach Wiktoria’s Tip of the Week
“Enjoy what you do and be grateful for the opportunity. If tennis is what you love doing enjoy the time on the court to the fullest! Smile, be happy and have fun, that’s what’s all about…Good luck!“
Mrs Miyagi’s Ladies League: Season 7 – W/c 14th March: Results
Our Division B League ladies took to the courts again last week with some more amazing matches and very close tie-breaks! With only 6 weeks to go, our ladies have everything to play for!! Congratulations to Spinderellas, Bulldogs and The Match Makers who won their matches. See scores below. Happy Birthday to two of our Mrs Miyagi’s ladies, Courtley and Kasia who celebrated this week!
Division B:
Las Chicas vs Spinderellas:
Line 1: 3-6 1-6 (winner: Spinderellas)
Line 2: 3-6 1-6 (winner: Spinderellas)
Overall Winner: Spinderellas
Bulldogs vs Baseliners:
Line 1: 7-6 (TB: 8-6) 6-3 (winner: Bulldogs)
Line 2: 4-6 6-7 (TB: 2-7) (winner: Baseliners)
Overall Winner: Bulldogs
The Match Makers vs Rackettes:
Line 1: 6-7 (TB: 8-10) 3-6 (winner: Rackettes)
Line 2: 6-0 6-1 (winner: The Match Makers)
Overall Winner: The Match Makers
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Have a great week!
Rackets Academy