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• Fall/Winter (Indoor) Singles Ladder

  • Start
    December 01, 2011
  •  
    12:00 AM
  • End
    March 31, 2012
  •  
    11:59 PM
  • Location
    Any Indoor Tennis Court Venue of Your Choosing
  • Registered
    20 attendees

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  The Summer Ladder fun continues into the fall/winter indoor season!

  The format will be similar to the Summer Ladder except that all matches must be played on an indoor court.  Winter Ladder season will run from December 1, 2011 - March 31, 2012.  $10 entry.  Upon receipt of your fees, you will be set up on the itennisladder.com software program for recording and tallying matches.  Matches can be played anytime of day at any indoor court of your choosing.

  You must be a current MTG member to play the Winter Ladder.  Registrants must arrange their own matches and pay for their own indoor court fees.  Three matches per week maximum. There will not be a Top 8 playoffs.  Instead, the top 4 players as of March 31, 2012 will play semi-final and final matches after April 1, 2012.

  Indoor court rates for the various indoor facilities thoughout the city are posted on the MTG website under the "Links"/"Tennis Info" tab. Don't forget the following special indoor rates negotiated for MTG this season.  Mill Pond ($60/hr prime time ; $30/hr non-prime time) and Midtown Tennis (6:30 PM - 8AM, first 1/2 is $15, remaining hour is $80).

  Daniel Arzuaga will be overseeing this inaugural event.  646.417.0910 or arzuaga_daniel@yahoo.com. 

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• MTG - New Logo Contest

  • Start
    January 20, 2012
  •  
    12:00 AM
  • End
    March 31, 2012
  •  
    11:59 PM
  • Location
    N/A

  MTG – New Brand / Logo Contest!

  
  

  One of our goals in 2012 is to continue to modernizing MTG’s “look” and aestethic with the purpose of making MTG more attractive and alluring to new members and anyone MTG does business with.  In 2011, we changed our “look” by revamping the website…in 2012 we will create, market and exploit a brand new logo! 

  
  

  Here is where all you immensely talented MTG-ers can play a part….

  
  

  We are opening up the design of the logo to our entire membership at large by way of a contest.  Conjure up and create your own design.  If your design is selected as the winning design entry, you will receive a free trip to one MTG Total Tennis in December 2012, one free entry into the Marsha Day 2012 and Liberty Open 2012 tournaments!  (All prizes are non-transferrable and must be redeemed this calendar year.)

  
  

  Now is the time to let those creative juices flow and help shape the future image of our group!

  
  

  All entries will be reviewed by the Board.  The top three designs (as voted upon by the Board) will then be offered up to the membership at large for a vote.  The winning design will be announced at our Annual “Membership” party on May 19^th.

  
  

  Deadline for submission of all design work :               March 31, 2012

  
  

  Deadline for MTG Board to select the final 3 designs:    April 15, 2012

  
  

  Deadline for the “All Member” vote to determine the winning design:                                                                April 30, 2012

  
  

  Winner Announced:                                                         May 19, 2012

  
  

  All submissions must be received by Daniel Arzuaga via e-mail (arzuaga_daniel@yahoo.com) no later than 12 Midnight on March 31^st.  (*In the interests of propriety, current MTG Board Members are precluded from entering the design contest.)  

  
  

  Good luck everyone!  Let’s make MTG shine brighter than ever with a new brand new look and and a brand new feel!

  
  

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• 4.0+ Round Robin Doubles Party

  • When
    February 24, 2012
  •  
    8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Location
    Roosevelt Island Racquet Club (281 Main St., Roosevelt Island NY 10044)
  • Spaces left
    2

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  Event is FULL.  Now accepting registration for WAITING LIST. 
  (Note for registered members: If you have received a confirmation email/ processed payment for the event as well as received an email reminding you of the event, please disregard this message.  This portion of the event description is posted for members seeking to register when the event has reached capacity. Thank you!)
  
  Join us for some 4.0+ Round Robin Doubles at Roosevelt Island Racquet Club.  Don't have a partner?  Not to worry.  We'll pair you with someone in the group. Register earlier as space is limited.
  
  From 8:00pm - 9:15pm you'll play against one doubles team and then 9:15pm - 10:30pm with another opponent.  MTG will provide tennis balls. 
  
  SURFACE: Clay
  

  LOCATION:

  The Roosevelt Island Racquet Club is located at 281 Main Street, Roosevelt Island, NY 10044; (212) 935-0250.

  • DIRECTIONS VIA TRAIN: Take the F train towards Queensbridge coming from Manhattan to Roosevelt Island.  More info: https://rirctennis.com/directions/by-subway/
    

  • DIRECTIONS VIA TRAM: The Manhattan Tram Station is between 59th – 60th Street on Second Avenue the tram runs every 7.5 minutes during rush hour (weekdays 7 AM – 10 AM and 3 PM – 8:00 PM) and on the quarter hour all other times.  On the island the Tram Station is just north of the club. The cost for the Tram is a regular fare (currently $2.25 each way) with MTA’s Metrocard and allow transfers as well. The ride is approximately 4 minutes each way.

  • DIRECTIONS BY BUS: The Q102 bus stops on Roosevelt Island.
    

  • DIRECTIONS VIA CAR: https://rirctennis.com/directions/by-car/.

  All members will meet in the LOBBY at 7:45 PM (SHARP).  Please arrive promptly so that the court assignments can be distributed and orientation to the facility can be provided to all attendees.  The sooner we go through the formalities, the sooner we get on the courts! 
  
  

  FOOD/BEVERAGE:

  No food or drink will be provided by MTG for this event. There is fresh/cold water on each court.  Feel free to bring your own drinks but PLEASE be careful on the courts.  Please clean up diligently after yourselves, both on and off the courts.  We are fortunate to play in this tennis complex and we want to maintain a good working relationship with the RIRC so we can continue to have future parties of this caliber.  To that end, please throw away the tennis cans and balls at the end of the evening and place all waste in the proper bins.  Let’s help preserve the environment and the RIRC.

  LOCKERS:

  There are full locker room facilities available (including showers) with limited availability to lockers.  If you want to use a locker, please remember to bring a lock.  Please note that the lockers are primarily for members of the club so there will likely not be locker available on the day of our event.  However, if a locker is not available and you need to store items, we will find a way to make the necessary accommodations at the venue.

  CANCELLATIONS:  

  There is a 48 hour cancellation policy for our events.  Please note that we will be unable to provide any refunds with less than 48 hours prior to our events.  If you are unable to attend but can find a replacement, please notify us immediately so that we can make the necessary arrangements.
  

  COORDINATOR:

  Matt Sicoli, Membership Director, will be your host for the evening.  If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact him (718) 570-3244; membership@metrotennisgroup.com).

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• NTC Doubles - All Levels (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)

  • When
    February 25, 2012
  •  
    7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Location
    Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows - Corona
  • Spaces left
    2
  • Registered
    53 attendees

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  EVENT IS FULL. 
  Now accepting registration for WAITING LIST.
  

  
  This portion of the event description is posted for members seeking to register when the event has reached capacity. Thank you!
  
  *Note for registered members: If you have received a confirmation email/ processed payment for the event as well as received an email reminding you of the event, please disregard this message.  )
  

  
  

  Players of all levels welcome.  If you don't have a partner, we'll pair you up with someone good!

  Sidnei, our new acting Secretary and Board Member, will be coordinating this event.  If you have any questions, please contact Sidnei at
  

  cliquephoto@gmail.com or 646.705.2645.   

  See you on the 25th! 

  
  

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• Monday Nights @ The Armory With Gina 2/27/12

  • When
    February 27, 2012
  •  
    8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Harlem Armory 2366 5th Ave between 142nd Street & 143rd Street in Manhattan
  • Spaces left
    3
  • Registered
    1 attendee

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  Monday night Women's Doubles is Back! Come and hit some balls with the women of MTG on Mondays from 8 pm-10 pm at the Harlem Armory. The Armory is easily reached by the #3 train to 145th Street and has convenient street parking.

  
  

  This is a friendly game with mixed levels. This is an open event (members and nonmembers) invited. The cost is $22.00 per person for 2 hours of doubles and $42.00 per person for 2 hours of singles.

  
  

  This event will be held weekly at indoor courts through April, 2012. Sign up is by the week so be sure to sign up startling each Tuesday for the following Monday.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Drill & Play (3.0 - 3.5 players)

  • When
    February 27, 2012
  •  
    9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Location
    Roosevelt Island Racquet Club (281 Main St., Roosevelt Island NY 10044)
  • Spaces left
    4

  Register

  EVENT IS FULL. 
  Now accepting registration for WAITING LIST.
  

  
  This portion of the event description is posted for members seeking to register when the event has reached capacity. Thank you!
  
  *Note for registered members: If you have received a confirmation email/ processed payment for the event as well as received an email reminding you of the event, please disregard this message.  )
  
  
  Looking to improve your game/strategy, ground strokes, and more?  Look no further.  Join us for some terrific Drill & Play for levels 3.0 - 3.5. 
  
  Instructor: JASON SPEIRS, Tennis Director of RIRC
  
  Space is LIMITED to FOURTEEN (14) players and is on a first come, first serve basis.
  
  How It Works:
  
  A Roosevelt Island pro coordinates drills with six (6) players on one (1) court while on the next court four (4) players play doubles.  Players rotate from drills court to doubles court (details below):
  

  • Drills court: The drills court consists of practicing doubles strategy, volley/approach shots, king of the court, "sky ball," and other fun drills.

  • Doubles court: Four (4) players play doubles while the others do drills.  They will play four (4) games so that everyone gets a chance to serve once with no ad scoring.  Once the games are completed, the four (4) players are rotated back into the other court for drills while a new set of four (4) players play doubles.

  • The process repeats until the time allotted expires.  The selection of the doubles match ups is done at the discretion of the Roosevelt Island pro with consultation with the MTG Coordinator.

  • Tennis balls are provided by RIRC.

  SURFACE: Clay
  

  LOCATION:

  The Roosevelt Island Racquet Club is located at 281 Main Street, Roosevelt Island, NY 10044; (212) 935-0250.

  • DIRECTIONS VIA TRAIN: Take the F train towards Queensbridge coming from Manhattan to Roosevelt Island.  More info: https://rirctennis.com/directions/by-subway/
    

  • DIRECTIONS VIA TRAM: The Manhattan Tram Station is between 59th – 60th Street on Second Avenue the tram runs every 7.5 minutes during rush hour (weekdays 7 AM – 10 AM and 3 PM – 8:00 PM) and on the quarter hour all other times.  On the island the Tram Station is just north of the club. The cost for the Tram is a regular fare (currently $2.25 each way) with MTA’s Metrocard and allow transfers as well. The ride is approximately 4 minutes each way.

  • DIRECTIONS BY BUS: The Q102 bus stops on Roosevelt Island.
    

  • DIRECTIONS VIA CAR: https://rirctennis.com/directions/by-car/.

  All members will meet in the LOBBY at 8:45 PM (SHARP).  Please arrive promptly so that the court assignments can be distributed and orientation to the facility can be provided to all attendees.  The sooner we go through the formalities, the sooner we get on the courts! 
  
  

  FOOD/BEVERAGE:

  No food or drink will be provided by MTG for this event. There is fresh/cold water on each court.  Feel free to bring your own drinks but PLEASE be careful on the courts.  Please clean up diligently after yourselves, both on and off the courts.  We are fortunate to play in this tennis complex and we want to maintain a good working relationship with the RIRC so we can continue to have future parties of this caliber.  To that end, please throw away the tennis cans and balls at the end of the evening and place all waste in the proper bins.  Let’s help preserve the environment and the RIRC.

  LOCKERS:

  There are full locker room facilities available (including showers) with limited availability to lockers.  If you want to use a locker, please remember to bring a lock.  Please note that the lockers are primarily for members of the club so there will likely not be locker available on the day of our event.  However, if a locker is not available and you need to store items, we will find a way to make the necessary accommodations at the venue.

  CANCELLATIONS:  

  There is a 48 hour cancellation policy for our events.  Please note that we will be unable to provide any refunds with less than 48 hours prior to our events.  If you are unable to attend but can find a replacement, please notify us immediately so that we can make the necessary arrangements.
  

  COORDINATOR:

  Sidnei Beal, Interim Secretary of MTG, will be your host for the evening.  If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact him (646) 705-2645; secretary@metrotennisgroup.com).

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• "I'm Every Woman!" -4th Annual Cubbyhole Social Celebrating The Women of MTG

  • When
    March 01, 2012
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Cubbyhole Bar 281 West 12th Street

  An invitation to all MTG ladies (and boys) to come have a drink (or three) and help us recruit, grass roots style, more tennis playing women!  Last year we recruited numerous women who eventually became members of our group.  Several others also played at our summer tournaments. 

  The Cubbyhole will set up a table for us with balloons and decorations.  We will supply pamplets and written information on MTG. All attendees will talk to patrons and help relay first hand what a great group MTG is for women to come play tennis!  

  The Cubbyhole even supplies free pizza to help kick off the recruitment efforts.

  This is a fun annual event that not only helps solidify the presence of women of our group, but also serves as a great forum for all our members to meet our tennis playing women and recruit many more. The Cubbyhole is also a fun rocking bar with great drink specials!

  Please join us!  Contact Gina Colelli at ginacolelli@aol.com / 917.575.7668 or Daniel Arzuaga arzuaga_daniel@yahoo.com 646.417.0910 for more details.

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• Rockin' Round Robin Singles Party

  • When
    March 24, 2012
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    West Side Tennis Club (1 Tennis Place, Forest Hills, NY)
  • Spaces left
    17

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  Join us for some Rockin' Round Robin Singles play at the former home of the US Open (West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills).  From 7:30pm - 8:30pm you'll play with one opponent and then 8:30pm - 9:30pm with another opponent.  MTG will provide tennis balls and pair you, as best as we can, with an appropriate level player.  Afterwards, we'll head to Austin Street for some food, drinks and a chance to meet the other players.

  SURFACE: Clay
  

  FACILITY: Indoors
  

  LOCATION:

  The West Side Tennis Club is located at 1 Tennis Place, Forest Hills, NY 11375 (718-268-2300).

  • DIRECTIONS VIA TRAIN: Take the E, F, R, or M trains to 71st Avenue/Continental Avenue station in Forest Hills. Exit on the south side of Queens Boulevard. Walk two blocks south on Continental Avenue to Burns Street. Make a right on Burns Street and walk one block and turn left on Tennis Place; the Club entrance is on the right.

  • DIRECTIONS VIA CAR: If you are driving, please visit: http://www.foresthillstennis.com/contact.html for directions.  There is a parking lot in the rear of the facility located at 69th Ave and Clyde Street.  Just pull up to the closed gate and press the button on the monitor so that they can open the gate for you.  The gate will also open automatically upon exiting.  Feel free to call the venue (718) 268-2300 or the Coordinator if you have any further questions or concerns.

  All members will meet in the Players Lounge UPSTAIRS at 7:00 PM.  Please arrive promptly so that the court assignments can be distributed and orientation to the facility can be provided to all attendees.  The sooner we go through the formalities, the sooner we get on the courts! 
  
  

  FOOD/BEVERAGE:

  No food or drink will be provided by MTG for this event. There is water on each court provided by West Side Tennis.  Feel free to bring your own drinks but PLEASE be careful on the courts.  Please clean up diligently after yourselves, both on and off the courts.  We are fortunate to play in this tennis complex and we want to maintain a good working relationship with the West Side Tennis Club so we can continue to have future parties of this caliber.  To that end, please throw away the tennis cans and balls at the end of the evening and place all waste in the proper bins.  Let’s help preserve the environment and the West Side Tennis Club.

  LOCKERS:

  There are full locker room facilities available (including showers) with limited availability to lockers.  If you want to use a locker, please remember to bring a lock.  Please note that the lockers are primarily for members of the club so there will likely not be locker available on the day of our event.  However, if a locker is not available and you need to store items, we will find a way to make the necessary accommodations at the venue.

  CANCELLATIONS:  

  There is a 48 hour cancellation policy for our events.  Please note that we will be unable to provide any refunds with less than 48 hours prior to our events.  If you are unable to attend but can find a replacement, please notify us immediately so that we can make the necessary arrangements.
  

  COORDINATOR:

  Matt Sicoli, Membership Director, will be your host for the evening.  If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact him (718) 570-3244; membership@metrotennisgroup.com).

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• Women's Doubles Tennis Party

  • When
    March 24, 2012
  •  
    8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Location
    Manhattan Plaza Tennis Club West 43rd St
  • Spaces left
    13
  • Registered
    3 attendees

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  Women's Doubles Party
  
  Sign up for a fun, competitive night of playing tennis with sister MTGers! There will be 2 hours of court time on great courts. There will be an instructor court for beginners and players returning after a hiatus from playing. All levels welcome! We will do our best to pair you with similar level players.

  
  

  Join us afterwards for drinks, a nosh and friendship!  

  
  

  Please feel free to contact the coordinator with any questions or concerns. Hope to see you on March 24, 2012!

  COORDINATOR: Gina Colelli (Ginacolelli@aol.com / (917) 575-7668

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• Gingers vs. Excelsior: Tea & Recruitment at Brooklyn's Marquee Gay Bars

  • When
    March 25, 2012
  •  
    4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Gingers (363 Fifth Avenue) & Excelsior (390 Fifth Avenue), Park Slope, Brooklyn

  COME SOON!!  March 25th is an estimated date. ACTUAL DATE TO BE CONFIRMED.

  It will be a Sunday afternoon/evening event.

  We are taking our grass roots recruitment efforts to the land of Saturday Night Fever and the Cyclone!

  Two of Brooklyn's hot gay bars, Excelsior & Gingers, (across the street from each other in Park Slope) have invited us to come pitch MTG to its patrons.  Both bars have great drink specials, garden patios and are a great reason to cross the river and enjoy an afternoon/evening of socializing and recruiting new MTG members!  (Very train accessible!)

  Set up will be similar to the Cubbyhole social...we will have a kiosk to work from and to disseminate information and pamphlets on MTG. Along the way we can drink, nosh and socialize not only with each other but with new prospective tennis playing men and women! Hopping back and forth bar to bar strongly encouraged!

  More details forthcoming....we'll try to pick a nice weather day so we can all enjoy the patios and the excitement of a spring day!

  Contact Gina Colelli at ginacolelli@aol.com / 917.575.7668 or Daniel Arzuaga arzuaga_daniel@yahoo.com 646.417.0910 for more details.

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• TOTAL TENNIS - Spring 2012

  • Start
    April 06, 2012
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • End
    April 08, 2012
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Saugerties, New York
  • Spaces left
    40

  MTG's Tennis boot camp weekend is back!  Great tennis facility 2.5 hours north of NYC. 10 hours of pro group instruction, 1/2 private lesson, first class dining, double room occupancy included in price. Carpools will be arranged. Reserve directly with Total Tennis. 1 800.221.6496.  Daniel Arzuaga is organzing the event for MTG. Contact him with any questions you may have. arzuaga_daniel@yahoo.com or 646.417.0910.

  AS OF 2/18/12 THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.  CALL TOTAL TENNIS DIRECTLY IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE ON THE WAIT LIST.

   

  
  

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• Marsha Day Club Championship Tournament 2012

  • Start
    May 26, 2012
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    May 28, 2012
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center: Flushing Meadows-Corona

  The Marsha Day Club Championships are held over Memorial Day weekend and registration is open to all current members.

  Registration is now open!!

  For more info, please go to:

  http://www.metrotennisgroup.com/marshaday

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• Liberty Open 2012

  • Start
    June 30, 2012
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    July 03, 2012
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center: Flushing Meadows-Corona

  Each July 4th holiday, MTG and New York City draws players from all across the country and abroad to participate in The Liberty Open.

  The Liberty Open is a tournament of the Gay and Lesbian Tennis Alliance (GLTA) circuit which manages and sanctions an international coalition of tennis tournaments.

  The Liberty Open offers extensive divisions of competition, proudly including a full complement of women’s and mixed doubles events.

  Registration will open in early 2012.  Stay tuned for more details!

  For more information on this Tournament, visit our Liberty Open page.

   

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