Howell Tennis News
July 28th-August 3rd
Summer is Coming to a Close and You Know What That Means
Well, summer BREAK is coming to a close and those dreaded words are starting to be tossed around...."BACK TO SCHOOL"! We have a little less than 2 weeks until the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL on Thursday August 8th, however, I start back to teacher's meetings this week so our open court time will be more limited. Once school starts and the girl's tennis schedule is set, we will still be having some court time where we will continue to work on our form, our fitness, and our footwork. We will also have some challenge matches for those interested to give you an idea of where you current skill level is at and what you need to work on during the winter to be better prepared for the Spring Season. We are also planning a team outing to TopGolf :)
This week is schedule pick-up and I will be up there for the different sessions selling socks and scarves to benefit the program...see below! Don't forget that Olivia Leigh, a fellow Viking, is on week 4 of 6 now of radiation treatments (story and information below). There are many ways to support, but below outlines an opportunity for a virtual run and ways to donate to help fight kids cancers!
Socks & Scarves Fundraiser
Support A Viking Family
Olivia Leigh's Fight Against Cancer
If you can't participate or donate, consider sacrificing 40 minutes of your day because every day for the next 6 weeks Olivia spends her time getting radiation treatments. Many are running, walking, swimming, stretching, you name it! #beLiving #LivToFight #Liv2BeAKid #Liv2BeAViking
USTA Tournament Upcoming Deadlines
Open Courts TENTATIVE Schedule
We will work on our CONDITIONING, FOOTWORK, MATCH PLAY and FUNDAMENTAL GROUND STROKE/VOLLEY SKILLS.
Week 6
Monday July 29th 9:45-10:45am
Tuesday July 30th 10:15-11:30am
Where Can You Get A Good Racket & Good Training?
- Check out Vetta West for tennis clinics and privates! They also have rackets for sale and can re-string your racket.This would be one of the closest tennis clubs in the area. There are several others such as Chesterfield Athletic Club, Forest Lake Tennis Club, Woodsmill Tennis Club, and Frontenac.
- Racketman is a great tennis store that can also help fit you with a racket and string it.
- String & Swing Tennis is another store that also sells online. Address is: Tennis Machines, 733 Crown Industrial Court, Unit Q-R, Chesterfield, MO 63005
- There are also some great online tennis stores! They usually have great discounts on apparel, shoes, and rackets.
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Howell Tennis
Email: tracy.carlson@fhsdschools.org
Website: www.fhvikings.com
Location: 7001 Hwy 94 S, Saint Charles, MO, United States
Phone: 314-494-0897
Twitter: @FHVikingTennis