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• *** December Holiday Clinic ***

  Monday Dec 19th to Friday Dec 23rd
  3 hours per day
  9am to 12pm
  $99 per player or $180 for two family members

  Contact Angela on 0275138536 or rorc2@xtra for more details or to enroll

• Coaching Options

  There are a number of Tennis coaching options available to both members and non-members at the Royal Oak Racquets Club.

  Individual private lesson with Gary or Angela Swinkels -$65
  Individual private lesson with an assistant coach – $40

  Tennis Fit – $70 for a 4 week programme or $20 per singles session

  Easi Tennis – $70 for a 4 week programme or $20 per single session
  

• The Coaches

  • Gary Swinkels – TCNZ Level 1 (Club Tennis Coach)

  Gary has been a top Auckland Tennis player over the past 28 years and has a wealth of knowledge and experience.
  He has coached players of all levels and has an excellent rapport with both junior and senior players.
  Gary has worked with a number of top level juniors who have accumulated 25 New Zealand National titles under his tutelage and is currently working with NZ's number one male senior Tennis player, Rubin Statham and New Zealand’s No 1 16 & Under girl, Leela Beattie.
  Call Gary on 027 222 7009 or email swinks01@xtra.co.nz

  
  • Angela Swinkels – TCNZ Level 2 ( Club Professional Coach)
  Angela has been a top Auckland and New Zealand player with a highest national senior ranking of 11.
  She has been coaching for over 25 years and enjoys working with people of all levels and abilities. Angela is currently contracted to Tennis NZ as a touring professional coach for NZ's elite young players.
  In 2002, Angela was awarded one of the inaugural Prime Minister's Coaching Scholarships. Angela enjoys working with players of all ages and levels.
  Call Angela on 027 5138 536 or email rorc2@xtra.co.nz
  

• Assistant Coaches

  Assistant Coaches

  • Sara McDermott
  • Georgina Hayr
  • Kirsty Hayr
  • Kirby Wotherspoon – TCNZ Community Coach

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• Easi Tennis

  Perfect for Adults getting back into Tennis who would like to refresh their skills or if you are starting out for the first time.

  Relaxed fun atmosphere with players of a similar ability

  Monday 6.30-7.30pm

  Members and non members welcome.

  $70 for 4 one hour sessions,

  Easi Tennis is run through the summer months and limited to 5 players per court. Please contact Angela if you are interested in coming along or would like some more information.

  Contact Angela on rorc2@xtra.co.nz or 0275 138 536
  

• Tennis Fit

  Ladies Tennis Fit – Mondays 6/30-7.30pm & Wednesdays 6.30-7.30pm

  Also Fridays 9.30 – 10.30 am

  This is a great way to get a cardio workout whilst hitting a lot of balls, players will get a good cardio workout with the occasional coaching tip.

  Members and non members welcome.

  Tennis Fit sessions are run throughout the summer and during winter months if numbers permit

  $70 for 4 one hour sessions.

  Contact Angela on rorc2@xtra.co.nz or 0275 138 536
  

• Tiny Tots and Big Shots

  ••SPACES AVAILABLE ON A MONDAY FOR TERM 4 2011

  Tiny Tots & Big Shots

  4-6 years & 7-8 years

  Starts Monday 31st October 2011

  7 week course – Mondays 3.45 – 4.30

  Racquets and balls provided – $65 per child

  This course is suited for beginners and runs for 7 weeks a term.

  Players are taught hand/eye coordination, ball and racquet skills as well as basic technique

• Aces Squad

  Term 4 2011

  One space available Monday 4.30pm Starts on 31st October

  One space available Wednesday 3.30pm – 4.30pm Starts 26th October

  8 week course

  $99 per player – Racquets and balls provided

  This course is suited for club juniors who are looking to have fun whilst improving their tennis skills. Players will be taught basic technique as well as how to score, play matches and improve their tennis skills with the emphasis on having fun.

  All coaches expect a high standard of effort, concentration and listening skills.
  Squads will be on rain or shine.

  If the weather is doubtful, the squad will be taken inside covering fitness / footwork skills / gym work and tactics
  

• All Star Squads

  Term 4 2011

  10 years +

  8 Week course – contact Gary or Angela for further details on rorc2@xtra.co.nz

  $135.00

  Players must show a commitment to tennis and must be playing junior interclub.
  Please contact Angela or Gary if you wish to be considered for these squads
  

• Auckland Tennis Talent ID Squads

  Term 4 2011

  Monday 5-6pm – Developmental

  $135 per player

  Thursday 5.30-7pm – High Performance

  $160 per player

  Players must be committed to playing Auckland Regional tournaments and National events where possible.

  Players will have an association with the Auckland Squad system being run at Scarbro Tennis Centre

  Please contact Angela or Gary directly for information on these squads, there are limited spaces available.
  

• Free Junior Coaching

  
  Free junior coaching is available to all junior members of the club.

  5 – 8 years – Saturday 9am- 10am
  Starts Saturday October 29th

  8 – 13 years – Friday 4 – 5pm
  Starts Friday October 28th

  13 – 18 years – Friday 5- 6pm
  Starts Friday October 28th

  All subscriptions for the 2011/12 season must be paid before attending these sessions
  Please contact the office on 625 7191 or rorc@xtra.co.nz for more information

  
  The final sessions for 2011 will be held on Friday December 16th and Saturday December 17th.
  

Royal Oak Racquets Club gratefully acknowledges the support of these organisations