Club TImes: March/April 2023

tennis Professional Tennis Returns

ALTA SPRING MATCHES SCHEDULE Senior Ladies 55 & Over First week of matches: March 14 Last week of matches: April 25 THURSDAY LADIES First week of matches: March 16 Last week of matches: April 27 SUNDAY LADIES First week of matches: March 19 Last week of Matches: April 30 Mark your calendar for Summer Dates for Ladies Teams ALTA Senior Women Deadline is April 11 USTA 18 & over Thursday Teams Deadline is April 27 USTA 18 & over Weekend Teams Deadline is May 10 USTA 40 & over Tuesday Teams Deadline is May 16 PRE-ALTA ROUND ROBIN Thursday, February 23, March 2, and March 9 Register online or Contact Carmen at CMG@aac1.org Ladies Night Calling all the ladies at the AAC! I would like to extend an invitation to kick off Tennis Ladies Night on Tuesday, March 7. This is a fun and relaxed round robin where we welcome all skill levels. This event is always held the first Tuesday of every month on the outdoor courts. There will be great music, snacks, wine, and beer. It is a fantastic way to get to know other members. Cost is $20 for members and $25 for guests.

Atlanta Athletic Club Tennis Director Jeff Chandley said, “We are thrilled to be able to host such a high-level event at the Atlanta Athletic Club. This will be an annual event here and a great way to celebrate the club’s 125th anniversary in 2023. We are looking forward to support from the AAC membership and expecting the community to be excited to attend the event at the historic Atlanta Athletic Club.” PTR Certification Level 1 We will be hosting a PTR Level 1 certification for area professionals April 22 & 23. The AAC has always supported the continuing education of our professionals as well as area professionals. Tennis professionals from across the southern region will be on property to hone their skills and upgrade their certification. We are excited that the Professional Tennis Registry recognizes the Atlanta Athletic Club as a center of education for tennis professionals.

USTA ATLANTA WOMEN’S PROFESSIONAL CLAY COURT CHAMPIONSHIPS Professional women’s tennis returns to the Atlanta area with great timing. Not only is the tournament scheduled for the middle of National Tennis Month, but the singles final is set for Mother’s Day. Tournament Director Scott Mitchell of Premier Sport International announced the $100K US Pro Women’s Clay Court Championships will be played May 8-14 at the Atlanta Athletic Club in the northern Atlanta suburb of Johns Creek, Ga. “This is more than just a tennis tournament. We go in with the approach of hosting an event that engages the whole community,” Mitchell said during a press conference at the club. He cited other tournaments that he has overseen that send the players to elementary schools and other areas of the community to connect the pro game with children.