Dear North Hempstead
Member,
Weather permitting, we are hoping to have the courts ready for play by April 15th. As you know, the courts do not dry quickly early in the season so be sure to check with me about court conditions before you plan your first few outdoor sessions.
Please take a few minutes to look through the following highlights:
2024 TENNIS CALENDAR: The schedule for our Ladies Teams matches is not released by the League until the third week in
April. At that time a complete calendar of events for the season will be distributed.
JUNIOR TENNIS:
The Junior After School Program will begin Monday, April 29th and run for 6 weeks ending on Friday, June 7th. Applications listing days and times for the various age groups will be available and sent to the members soon.
JUNIOR SUMMER SPORTS PROGRAM:
Details for the Junior Summer Sports Program are being finalized, and a flyer will be sent to the membership shortly. The program runs for 6 weeks, beginning July 2nd and ending August 9th. Days are Tuesday thru Friday and includes Swim, Golf, Tennis instruction as well as lunch and snack. For your convenience, you may sign up for the week(s) of your choice.
WOMEN’S TEAMS: Our Teams are an integral part of the club activities for many ladies. We compete in 4 divisions, with much planning and assistance from your Captains- Kristen Ryan (A2), Linda Caruso (B2), Janice Rohlfing (B2), Karen Soni (C1). It is important for the membership to know how much time these members put into the running of the Team each season. Thank you to all the Captains!
Important information regarding the Ladies Teams: The season’s matches begin shortly after the courts open, and practices begin as soon as the courts are playable. Rosters are formed and adjustments to Teams are made very early in the season. If you are not currently on a roster or wish to look into seeing if there is a compatible team for you to join, please contact me by April 10th at the very latest.
Weather permitting, practices will begin the week of April 15th.
MEN’S DRILLS: The flexibility Drills offer for those on a busy schedule has led to a large increase in their popularity. We are planning for Drills to begin as soon as the courts are available,and the schedule will be emailed soon. If you are not currently on the Men’s tennis distribution list and wish to be added, please let me know.
YOUR TENNIS CHAIRMAN:
Please welcome your new Tennis Chairman, Roger Weilep. Many thanks to Drew LaBenne, who is stepping down but will continue to liaison with Roger this season during the transition. I look forward to working with both of them to ensure that the tennis program continues to evolve and is as enjoyable for as many members as possible.
TENNIS STAFF:
It is hard to believe that I have finished a quarter century of summers at North Hempstead! But as always after a winter of travels, I am looking forward to another season with all of you here on the north shore of Long Island. I am happy to announce that Robert will once again be joining me as he starts his 23rd year. We are eager to return and help do our part in making the membership feel that North Hempstead is the most enjoyable club to be at on the North Shore.
I always end my opening letter with the following sentence, which I hope gives you a bit of insight into how eager I am to begin every new season- “We look forward to greeting each of you whenever you arrive at the courts, and will do everything possible to make your tennis experience at North Hempstead a most enjoyable one”.
Please feel free to contact me at any time. See you at the courts! Sincerely,
Peter Fishbach
Tennis Director
Peter mobile/text: 516 428 3333 email: [email protected]
Robert mobile/text: 631 805 5246 email: [email protected]