Tennis Clinics at SRA

We are very excited to announce that Lynn Bybee, a longtime Richmond resident and tennis pro, will be offering clinics and lessons this spring and summer at SRA.  To arrange private lessons, to enroll in the clinics listed below, or to set up clinics not offered, please call Lynn at 804.327.9880 or email  lynnandmelissa@verizon.net.  Payment and arrangements will be made directly through Lynn. 

Adult Spring & Summer Tennis Classes by Lynn Bybee

Whether you’re looking to learn tennis for the first time or to improve your technique, there’s a class for you. To register or get more information, contact Lynn (516-5096 or lynnandmelissa@verizon.net).
    Adult classes begin the week of May 2 and run throughout the summer. Beginner/Advanced Beginner meets Wednesdays at 6–7 p.m. Skill Drills meets Thursdays at 6–7 p.m.
    $50 for four classes (need not be consecutive); non-members, $55. $15 per drop-in.
 
Spring Junior (Youth) Tennis Classes by Lynn Bybee
To register or for more information, please contact Lynn 516-5096 or lynnandmelissa@verizon.net.
   
Spring Session

Beginner (ages 5–8) meets 4–5 p.m. Beginner/ Advanced Beginner (ages 9–12) meets 5–6 p.m. $39 per three-week session; non-members, $44.

    Session 1
    Wednesdays:     April 20, April 27, May 11
    Saturdays:     April 23, April 30, May 7

    Session 2
    Wednesdays:     May 18, May 25, June 1
    Saturdays:     May 14, May 21, June 4
 
 
Summer Junior (Youth) Tennis Classes & Teams by Lynn Bybee
To register or for more information, please contact Lynn 516-5096 or lynnandmelissa@verizon.net.
   
Summer Sessions—Ages 5-16

Classes run Monday--Thursday; Fridays serve as a rain date. $50 per session; non-members, $55.   

Session     Dates
Session 1:     June 13–16, see below for times
Session 2:     June 20–23, see below for times
Session 3:     June 27–June 30, see below for times
Session 4:     July 5–8, see below for times
Session 5:    July 11–14, see below for times
Session 6:    July 18–21, see below for times

Class Times, By Age
Ages 5-8:    9:30–10:30 a.m.
Ages 9-12:    10:30–11:30 a.m.
Ages 13-16:    12:00–1 p.m.

Youth Bantam and Intermediate Teams

Southampton participates in the Richmond Junior Tennis League. We’re proud that one of our Bantam teams has been the south-side champion for the past two seasons! Bantam is for ages 12 and under; Intermediate for 16 and under. We field teams for boys and girls and participate in spring and fall seasons. For more information, contact Lynn 516-5096 or lynnandmelissa@verizon.net.

Looking for Something Else?
Lynn is also available to schedule other clinics and private lessons for both adults and children. For more information, please contact Lynn directly 516-5096 or lynnandmelissa@verizon.net.

Tennis Leagues

SRA tennis continues to grow, with great options for players of all levels. Don’t miss our socials for some friendly round-robin, but if you’re looking for a little competition, we’ve got that for you, too.

Ladies’ Prime Time Tennis
If you’re interested in playing with ladies 40 years of age or older, we’d love to have you for the Prime Time Tennis League. We play matches Mondays through mid-May. To sign up, contact Wythe Shockley (874-0579 or wytheshockley@yahoo.com) as soon as possible.

Ladies’ Prime Time Matches:
♣    May 2: SRA @ Salisbury
♣    May 9: Three Chopt @ SRA
♣    May 16: SRA @ Colonies

Women’s Suburban Teams
We have two Suburban teams, one captained by Laurie Huizenga and one by Wythe Shockley. They play Wednesday or Thursday mornings. Call Sara Brown (405-7171) for more information.

Women’s USTA Teams
We have two weekend USTA teams and one weekday USTA team. These teams play from late March through the end of June. This winter a group of about 40 players braved the cold and wet to play and keep their skills sharp through the off-season. Please join us for our season! Call Sara Brown (405-7171) for more information.

Men’s USTA Teams
Our men’s USTA 3.5 team plays Sundays. Please contact Dexter Brown (405-7172) if you’d like to join this team, or if you’re just looking to get with a group and play some tennis.
     
Men’s Richmond Racquet League (MRRL)
MRRL matches are on Saturdays through early June. Each match consists of four singles and three doubles matches: Singles play at 9 a.m.; doubles at 10 a.m. USTA 3.0 level or higher required. Contact Bill Edmonson (wedmonso@comcast.net or 231-6367).

Spring 2011 MRRL Matches:
♣    April 30: Wyndham Wizards @ SRA
♣    May 7: ACAC Silver @ SRA
♣    May 14: Granite @ SRA
♣    May 21: Raintree Green @ SRA
♣    June 4: SRA @ Canterbury Stars
♣    June 11: No Match—Bye
♣    June 18: Best Burkwood Bunch @ SRA
♣    June 25: SRA @ Kanawha
♣    July 9: Semi-Finals
♣    July 16: Championship

Once the MRRL season is over, we continue to play tennis throughout the year, as the weather permits. There is a regularly scheduled Saturday morning practice, usually just friendly doubles. In addition, players are encouraged to contact each other and set up matches on a regular basis. Another option is to participate in USTA league play; contact Dexter Brown (405-7172). Players can also benefit from taking lessons from our resident pro, Lynn Bybee.

Tennis Socials
We had a great time at our tennis socials on March 27 and April 17. Our next social is scheduled for May 22. Our monthly tennis socials have become an SRA tradition. We meet on the lower courts one Sunday a month at 2:30 p.m. for round robin tennis; a social hour at 5 p.m. and potluck supper at 6 p.m. follow, rain or shine. All levels are welcome; our emphasis is on having fun and building our tennis community at SRA. To RSVP for our May 22 social, please contact hosts Dexter and Sara Brown (405-7171) or Jack and Pat Egle (272-1677). 
    For general questions about our monthly tennis socials, contact Sara Brown at the number above or Nancy Raible (272-7475).