Volume IX/ Issue 2/ Spring 2022
Tennis News for Rockingham County
I believe warmer temps have come to stay for awhile and so has time for tennis! May is the perfect month to visit your local courts to get back into the swing or perhaps try it out for the first time. Just peruse this newsletter to find programming happening near you…from Eden, Reidsville to Western Rockingham, there is something going on and you can be a part of it!! As always, reaching kids with the sport continues to be a focus for the RCTA…Bethany Elementary’s Kids Tennis Club is hopping, the high school teams just completed their county tournament, and Reidsville YMCA is hosting a Summer tennis camp….read on for more information and Have A Marvelous May!!

Liz Luking, RCTA Board President
WANTED: YOUTH INTERNS and COMMUNITY COACHES
June 13 - July 22
$10/hour for interns $20/hour coach

We are looking for vibrant, engaged middle and high school youth and adult community coaches to help lead group tennis clinics on the court and be mentors and leaders off the court connecting tennis and education.
WRMS TRY TENNIS A SUCCESS!
20 Adults and youth beginning players participated in the first public tennis program on the new courts at Western Rockingham Middle School in March. Welcome to the game!
RCHS BOYS COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP
April 21 at Jaycee Park
Your RCS Boys County Team Tennis champion is Rockingham County High School, coached by Wendy Myers, with 26 points. The second place team is Morehead High School coached by Monte Dillard and Randy Gilley. Host team Reidsville High School, coached by Wayne Knight won 10 points.
This tournament was supported by a grant from CVS Health to RCTA.
WELCOME
LIFESTYLES FITNESS & TENNIS
600 S 5th Ave, Mayodan
Previously the Western Rockingham YMCA, this new fitness and indoor tennis provider reopened on April 25. Follow them on Facebook to get all the news!
NET GENERATION KIDS TENNIS CLUB
Bethany Elementary School
PE Teacher Sylvia Asnip hosts after school Kids Tennis Club for these fourth graders in May. Thank you, Mrs. A. for helping us grow the game in Rockingham County and good luck in your retirement!
Tennis Programs in Rockingham County
EDEN YMCA
301 S Kennedy Street, Eden

Registration is now open for spring youth and adult spring tennis lessons with Coach Bitrus at the Eden YMCA. Come learn and enhance your tennis skills, while having fun and getting exercise. Visit our website for more information: www.ymcagreensboro.org, or come by the Eden Y
DEEP SPRINGS COUNTRY CLUB
Tuesday/Thursdays May 10 - June2
Pat's Tennis Aces returns to Deep Springs Country Club in May. Members and non-members welcome.
Contact Pat at Pat@patstennisaces.com or (336) 908-8176 to reserve your spot.
TENNIS EXCELLENCE PROGRAM
Jaycee Park courts, Reidsville
Tuesdays/Thursdays 6-7:30p
TEP welcomes youth age 10-18 and adults to weekly free clinics with Coach Chuck Faint and Mariana Faint. Schedule could vary due to weather.
REIDSVILLE YMCA
SUMMER SERVE TENNIS CAMP
Ages: 7 -15
Jaycee Park courts, Reidsville
July 25-29 9am-1pm
RHS Girls Coach Michelle Witt will be leading the Reidsville YMCA Summer Aces Tennis camp at Jaycee Park in July. Reserve a space for your young player now.