Chinese American Tennis Society of New York

On Memorial Day Mon 5/28/ 2012 at indoor courts in Billie Jean King National Tennis Center

Organized by: Chinese American Tennis Society of NY www.CATSNY.org

Beneficiary: American Cancer Society of New York www.CANCER.org

Metro NY tennis friends are cordially invited to join this competitive and fun-filled spring tennis event! All net proceeds will be donated to AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY – NY Asian Initiative.

第二屆「Tennis for Life」網球慈善大會即將於5/28/2012舉行。今年將再度由大紐約網球協會、網球界明日之星兄弟檔莫龍、莫小虎合作舉辦，由美國網球協會(USTA)、昌發超級市場、大班餅屋、第一理財, LINCO 等支持贊助! 「Tennis for Life」網球慈善大會也再次與美華防癌協會合作，淨利將全數捐贈給美華防癌協會「2012 Relay For Life生命的禮讚」募款活動。

Doubles competitions will be arranged for intermediate and advanced men's and mixed categories, depending on number of players registered. It's preferable that you register with a doubles partner of same USTR level. We will try to arrange a partner as a last resort.

You can also participate as a beginner or practice-only player at designated court(s) where coach will direct activities. You are welcome to just watch and socialize at event, at the overlooking lounge.

Sign-in: 2:30 PM- 3:00PM, sign-in, pay fee, check schedule at sign-in desk.

Note. Please have a light meal before attending, we will provide light refreshment and snacks.

Court time: 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, average on-court time per doubles team is 2.5 hours

Location: Billie Jean King National Tennis Center 718-760-6200, Flushing Meadows Corona Park.

Facility: 9 indoor Deco-Turf courts on ground floor, parking, lounge, change/bathrooms available.

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Tennis Lesson: Coach Barry Yang and Coach Eric Cheung will teach basic strokes to beginner group on 1 to 2 courts. Each group will have practice time. Match play may be arranged. $25 per player for a 2.5 hour lesson.

Beginner Group:

Sign-in: 2:30 PM- 3:00PM Court time: 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM

Intermediate Group:

Sign-in: 5:00 PM- 5:30PM Court time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Doubles competitions will be arranged for intermediate and advanced men's and mixed categories, depending on number of players registered. It's preferable that you register with a doubles partner of same USTR level. We will try to arrange a partner as a last resort.

You can also participate as a beginner or practice-only player at designated court(s) where coach will direct activities. You are welcome to just watch and socialize at event, at the overlooking lounge. 

Sign-in: 6:30 PM- 7:00PM, sign-in, pay fee, check schedule at sign-in desk.

Note. Please have a light meal before attending, we will provide light refreshment and snacks.

Court time: 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM, average on-court time per doubles team is 2 hours

Location: Billie Jean King National Tennis Center 718-760-6200, Flushing Meadows Corona Park.

Facility: 9 indoor Deco-Turf courts on ground floor, parking, lounge, change/bathrooms available. 

Mode of play: All doubles by category/combined level, in alternating sessions, half of doubles play while other half rest, 1 or 2 courts will be designated for tennis practice and coaching.

Registration: Three Forms of Payment: $30 per player if pre-paid.

1) Mail a check, payable to “CATSNY” by March 9th to CATSNY, 141-06 45 Ave, Flushing, NY 11355 , follows by e-mail to catsnyinfo@gmail.com or by fax to 212-659-0692, with form below.

Download Form here:

Fill out and submit the web Entry form: http://www.catsny.org/entryform.htm  

2) Register and pay online by Paypal or credit card on the web store by March 13th :

http://www.catsny.org/apps/webstore

Fill out and submit the web Entry form: http://www.catsny.org/entryform.htm

3) Pay $35 cash on site with advanced reservation by email or by fax.

Post-earthquake, Pre-hurricane, we have decided to postpone the Tennis Championships for Cancer Prevention to Sat Sep 3rd, 2011. Start time and venue remain the same: Noon at North Shore Towers and Country Club.

Aerospace Wire and Cable Inc. has once again generously offered 5 courts for NY area tennis friends to have a competitive and fun-filled summer tennis event! All net proceeds will be donated to AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY – NY Asian Initiative

Location: At North Shore Towers and Country Club’s tennis facilities

27240 Grand Central Parkway, Floral Park, New York 11005

www.northshoretowers.com/Club.htm#2

Facility: 5 outdoor Har-thru soft courts with lighting, change/bathrooms.

Events Schedule: Projected time, actual time to be notified 1 week before. Rain date 8/28/2011.

Men’s Doubles start at noon, check-in by 11:30 AM

Mixed Doubles　start at５PM, check-in by ４:30 PM

Match rules: all group competition will be by single elimination; each match will be one 6-game set, no-deuce games, and a 7-point tie-breaker at 6-6, time limit of 50 m per match, including a 5 m warm-up. Expected time is 30-40 m per match.

Flights: Doubles in 2 levels will be arranged for:

Intermediate: 7.0 for Doubles (sum of partners’ NTR)

Advanced: 8.0 for Doubles (sum of partners’ NTR)

Adults over 18 years-old only, juniors only if accompanied by parent/guardian

Expect up to 8 doubles per flight, depending on number of players registered.

Men’s Doubles Intermediate (MDI): sum of partners’ NTR =< 7.5

Men’s Doubles Advanced (MDA): sum of partners’ NTR => 8.0

Mixed Doubles Intermediate (XDI): sum of partners’ NTR =< 7.0

Mixed Doubles Advanced (XDA): sum of partners’ NTR => 7.5

Note. Juniors can join by gender; Women’s Doubles will be included in Mixed Doubles.  Byron and Phoebe will be the officials to decide the qualifications and ratings of players.

Fees: $25 per player for 1 flight entered; $40 per player for 2 flights entered (men’s doubles & mixed doubles, for ex.) Contributions accepted to benefit AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY – NY Asian Initiative

Trophies: Winners from each flight will be awarded with trophies.

Tennis gear: Bring your own gear. Tennis balls will be provided.

Food & beverage: ACS will offer snacks and beverages on-site, contributions accepted.

Registration and Payment: First-come, first-served!

Two Forms of Payment: Pre-registration only, no cash on site.

1) Mail a check by Aug 20th, payable to “CATSNY” and the Registration Form below, time-stamped by Aug 22th to CATSNY, 141-06 45th Ave, Flushing NY 11355 , follows by e-mail to catsnyinfo@gmail.com or by fax to 212-659-0692,

2) Register and pay online by Paypal or credit card on the web store by Aug 20th:

http://www.catsny.org/apps/webstore

Fill out and submit the web Entry form: http://www.catsny.org/championshipsentryform.htm

Send email to catsnyinfo@gmail.com, or call Byron at 646-712-3957

Disclaimer: CATSNY will not be responsible for any injuries from play or lost personal items.

Registration Form for 8/27 2011 Tennis Championships at North Shore Towers (rain date Sunday 8/28).　All received and paid registrations will be confirmed by email, prior to 8/24.

Senior Men's Doubles Champions

Mixed Doubles Champions

“娜”叫一声爽，快快去球场--李娜之风劲吹纽约网球场

李娜在今年法国网球公开赛上一举夺得冠军，成为世界顶级网球大满贯赛事中获此殊荣的亚洲第一人，掀开了华人网球史上的新篇章。李娜的辉煌表现，不仅仅是她个人成功的一种体现。更重要的是：她给全世界的华人带来了莫大的激励和鼓舞。华人能在欧美称霸100多年的网坛上能占一席之地不再是梦想。只要人人拿起球拍，走上球场，就会有更多的李娜出现，有更多的华人世界冠军出现。

事实上，李娜夺冠后，成千上万的华人，尤其是青少年，已经充满信心地走上了球场，开始学习打网球。李娜在赛场上那一声胜利的呼号，振奋着越来越多的网球爱好者。“娜”叫一声爽，快快去球场。李娜之风席卷中华大地，也吹拂到了纽约的网球场。

纽约华人网球协会在成功举办6月份的网球夏令营后，7月第二期也即将开始。纽约华人网球协会已有近20年历史，是一支长期活跃在纽约华人社区的非盈利体育团体。为了在华人社区推广网球运动，提升华人健康运动意识，构建和谐社区，以球会友，不遗余力。凡是纽约，新泽西，康州的华人，不论年龄性别，不论网球水平高低，都欢迎成为纽约地区网球大家庭中的一员。

7月的网球夏令营就是让你我相识的最好机会。7月夏令营仍设在世界著名的美国网球中心室内网球训练馆，由数名经验丰富的网球教练传教网球基本功，学员实地训练。由于夏令营场地和人数都有限，希望有兴趣的网球爱好者尽快与网球协会联系和报名。联络电话：Mark 917-319-3889 或发邮件至：catsnyinfo@gmail.com.

---Charlie Chiu

Li Na's influence in China 

宗旨：为纽约地区华人家庭及子女提供快速学习和提高网球的机会, 歡迎成人及小孩参加。由专业网球教练精心教授网球基本功和技战术，收费合理。一朝训练，终身受益。

收费：$100一人，4节课，每课一小时。学生按程度分小班上课。13岁以下小孩参与或可获减税。信用卡付款請登 http://www.catsny.org/apps/webstore/

地点：美国网球中心（USTA）室内训练馆7，8，9号场地。场内有空调，卫生间，网球商店。观看走廊有沙发桌椅供家长观看子女训练或休息。网球中心外有免费停车场。

日期：

6月第一期：4日，11日，18日，25日。全部为星期六下午4点，5点，6点。

7月第二期：9日，16日，23日，30日。全部为星期六下午4点，5点，6点。

要求：学生需自备球拍，要求穿网球鞋。教练准备训练用球。

如有任何问题，请致电Mark 黄先生：917-319-3889 或发邮件至：hngmrk@yahoo.com.

报名：请填报名表和$100支票（每人每期）支票抬头：CATSNY. 于6月1日前寄至：

CATSNY c/o Phoebe Lee,

141-06 45th Ave., Flushing, NY 11355

Please download a registration form or sign up online:

http://www.catsny.org/summercamp.htm

Doubles competitions will be arranged for intermediate and advanced juniors, men's, women's and mixed, depending on number of players registered. It's preferable that you register with a doubles partner of same level: intermediate or advanced. We will try to arrange a partner as a last resort.

You can also participate as a beginner or practice-only player at designated court(s) where coach will direct activities. You are welcome to just watch and support this worthwhile event.

Contributions besides player entrance fee of $30 are welcome, all net proceeds will be donated to ACS - America Cancer Society Eastern Division Asian Initiatives. 

Sign-in: 12:30 PM- 1:00PM, sign-in, pay fee, check schedule at sign-in desk. Note. Please have a light meal before attending, we will provide light refreshment and snacks.  

Court time: 1:00 PM to 5:00PM average on-court time per doubles team is 2 hours

 Location: Billie Jean King National Tennis Center 718-760-6200, Flushing Meadows Corona Park. 

Facility: 10 outdoor Deco-Turf courts, change/bathrooms available.  

Mode of play: All doubles by category, in alternating sessions, half of doubles play while other half rest, 1 or 2 courts will be designated for tennis practice and coaching by Coaches Barry Yang and Eric Cheung.  

Registration : Three Forms of Payment:

1) Mail a check, payable to “CATSNY” by Apr 19th to CATSNY, 165-22 71st Ave, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 , follows by e-mail to catsnyinfo@gmail.com or by fax to 212-659-0692, with info: double partners' names, genders, emails, cell phones and pick a level of play:  

2) Pay $30 by paypal or credit card on the web store:

http://www.catsny.net/apps/webstore/

Fill out and submit the web Entry form:

http://www.catsny.net/entryform.htm

3) Pay fee in cash on site with advanced reservation by web registration, email or by fax.

Only limited players will be accepted for match play. First-come; first-served. 

Prizes will be awarded to intermediate and advanced level’s doubles winners.  

Tennis Lesson: Coach Barry Yang and Coach Eric Cheung will teach basic strokes to beginner group on 1 to 2 courts. Each group will have practice time. Match play may be arranged.  

Tennis gear: Tennis balls will be provided.  

Questions: Send email to catsnyinfo@gmail.com or call Byron Yu at 646-712-3957.  

Chinese American Tennis Society of New York 紐約華網 

Name _____________________Partner name_______________________

 Are you junior/senior? ______________Partner?_____________________

 Gender ____________________Partner gender______________________

 Email _____________________Partner email_______________________

 Cell phone __________________Partner cell________________________

 Level of play _______________Partner level_____________________(USTR)