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Conga Sports Drumbeat 11 for August 26, 2024
A weekly newsletter with timely information about the local Tennis, Pickleball, and Padel scene
Rich Neher
August 25, 2024
Good Monday morning, everyone.
We now know more about the two Padel courts on top of the Westfield Fashion Square in Sherman Oaks. The business's name is Padel Up, part of Pura Padel Los Angeles. The website is purapadel.com. We have put some of their events in today’s newsletter.
We have also added two surprise events. One in Long Beach and one in Dana Point.
If you are a Tennis, Pickleball, or Padel Provider, please email me with updates or let me know if you want your programs and events added. And please share this newsletter with your friends.
Thank you! |  |
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3 Qs FOR THIS WEEK IN SOCAL
 | Quality Local Event of the Week WTN Tournament: OCCTA Prize Money Tournament Bolsa Grande High School, 9401 Westminster Ave, Garden Grove, CA, 92844 |
| Quote of the week “Tennis is just a game, family is forever.” “Everybody loves success, but they hate successful people.” |
| Question from readers Paul M. in La Jolla asked: What’s the fuss about Padel all about? First Pickleball, then Padel. What else are they coming up with next? Rich Neher: Paul, Internationally, Padel is the fastest-growing racquet sport and a lot of fun to play. I think it is fantastic that racquet sports players have a choice today between Tennis, Pickleball, and Padel. You can even play all three! Woohoo! |
PLAYER CLASSIFIEDS
NTRP 3.5 male looking for a team in West Los Angeles
Danny, 58, lives in the West Chester area. He’s looking for a 3.5 men’s or mixed team and can also play tournaments. If you know a team, please email Billy and he’ll pass it on.
NTRP 3.5+ female looking for a regular doubles match in the Valley
Katie, 44, lives in the North Hollywood area. She’s looking for 3.5+ female players who need a good fourth for their doubles match. Mixed doubles is OK, too. If you know someone, please email Billy and he’ll pass it on.
WITTY RACQUET SPORTS
 | The only thing that scares me about Noah is his hair. (John McEnroe on playing Yannick Noah when Noah wore dreadlocks.) Original Vic Braden quote: |
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LOCAL AREA: LOS ANGELES COUNTY
San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles Westside
Henry The Sports Bug founder and creator Melissa Detwiler says “Learn about how we merge the joy of learning tennis with the adventure of reading through our Pre-School and Elementary Tennis Enrichment Classes.” Melissa recommends exploring their structured programs designed to “foster physical, social, and emotional development in young children.” (Henry’s Program) |
The program works at schools all over Southern California. Get Henry The Sportsbug in your school or pre-school. Melissa is also looking for assistants who are great with kids. No need to be a certified tennis professional. Contact Melissa: [email protected].
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY WEST
Thousand Oaks
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Woodland Hills
Match Tough Tennis Academy Thursdays 7-8:30 pm |
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY EAST
Sherman Oaks
Friday Night Tennis Conga Drumbeat will add PLAYER CLASSIFIEDS to our lineup. If you are looking for a hitting partner, or a coach, a playing partner, a good drill clinic, or LiveBall, please email Billy and we’ll list it in this newsletter next Monday morning! |
Burbank
Group lessons: Our next group lesson program begins the week of August 12th and just started signing up today. They're a great, affordable way to meet new people and play Tennis or Pickleball! The schedule of classes can be found here: https://burbanktenniscenter.com/img/PubLsnFall24.pdf |
Cardio Tennis: Held on Saturday mornings from 11:30a-12:30p and Sunday mornings from 7-8a! Players must RSVP and can do so by calling or texting (818) 860-1660!
Pickleball Open Play: Two coaches run our Pickleball clinics, Joel Dacay who can be reached at (213) 675-0276 and Roland Sunga who can be reached at (818) 458-9327! Please contact these coaches for more information!
Coach Tommy Hoffer Register by calling the Burbank Tennis Center (818) 843-4105 |
Burbank
Coach Aleksey Zharinov Private lessons and clinics. Author of the book “The Russian System.” Organizer of the “Rock ‘N Roll Tennis Camps.” |
Aleksey: “Have you ever wanted to play tennis when you travel to professional tennis tournaments? Rock’N Roll Tennis Camps will help you with that problem, and that’s far from all. We believe in building tennis community where people from all over the country and the world meet like-minded tennis enthusiasts and share great time learning new tennis skills and share comradery watching the best tennis players in the world compete live . We also believe in the power of music not only to inspire us, but more importantly, to unite us in chasing our dreams on and off the court! And, we also happen to be very good at teaching tennis!
Sign Up today and get ready for your world to get ROCKED!”
https://rocknrolltenniscamps.com
Studio City
Nikki’s Tennis Crew Private lessons available |
SANTA CLARITA
Valencia
FREE Starter program for members - learn to play the sport for a lifetime. We offer our beginner classes three times a week to teach the foundations of the game. Once you've graduated, move into Starter Grad drills and leagues to continue learning the game with others at your level of play. |
The Paseo Club Valencia
Link to the After School Tennis Program
August 12, 2024 - June 13, 2025 (Monday through Saturday
LOS ANGELES & BEACH CITIES
Long Beach
September 28 & 29
This special event supports Serving Up Hope, a non-profit founded by two-time Grand Slam Champion Vania King. Serving Up Hope empowers underprivileged children through the sport of tennis and helps raise vital funds for its mission.
On the 28th, watch a thrilling ProAm Exhibition Match and bid for a chance to play with legends like Vania King and Christina McHale. On the 29th, join the community for a fun-filled Liveball experience + meet and greet with our pros!
Griffith Park, West Chester, Arroyo Seco, West Hollywood, more
LA TENNIS offers clinics, privates, Summer Camps, LiveBall, and more by 24 coaches at 6 locations: Upcoming events SUMMER CAMP: LA Tennis is proud to continue the wonderful Summer Camp tradition at the Griffith Park La Tennis Center. Details. |
LA PICKLE CLUB |
PADEL IN HOLLYWOOD
Email: [email protected] 5115 W. Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90027 |
WEEKLY PADEL SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME - COACH | CLASS |
|---|---|---|
MONDAY | 6:00-7:00 pm - Jon | Intermediate Clinic |
TUESDAY | 6:00-7:00 pm - Jon | Beginners Clinic |
WEDNESDAY | 9:00-11:00 am - Juanes | Beginners Open Play |
THURSDAY | 9:00-10:00 am - Juanes | Intermediate Clinic |
FRIDAY | 9:00-10:00 am - Juanes | Beginners Clinic |
SATURDAY | 10:30am-12:00pm - Austin | Americana Tournament |
SUNDAY | 9:00-10:00 am - Jon & Juanes | Beginners Clinic |
West Los Angeles, Culver City, Marina Del Rey, Santa Monica, more
FORTUNE TENNIS Clinics: Mondays through Sundays. Locations: Stoner Park, Culver City Tennis Courts, Marina Del Rey, Marine Park (Santa Monica), Ladera Heights (Private court), Memorial Park (Santa Monica) |
Marina Del Rey
Extensive Tennis and Pickleball clinics and events at Marina Del Rey’s Ritz-Carlton hotel. Tennis: MarinaBall, LiveBall at various levels from 2.5 to 4.5. Scored LiveBall, Competitive LiveBall, Tennis 101 for Beginners, Tequila Tennis, Tanqueray Tennis. Book here. Pickleball: court time at all hours of the day all week long. Book here. |
NEW: Pickle LiveBall August Schedule
Wed, Aug 28- 6:00-7:30 pm All Pickle LiveBall on court A |  Pickleball Courts at Marina Racquet Club |
LOCAL AREA: ORANGE COUNTY
Irvine
 | Steve Riggs, Junior Team Tennis - Area League Coordinator for USTA Southern California, writes: The OCCTA is running WTN Prize money singles tournaments starting Labor Day Weekend, August 31-Sept 2. |
Flighted draws, 16 players per flight, Men’s and Women’s Open.
Click on the tournament links for details.
Tournament details August 31- Sept 2 https://playtennis.usta.com/orange-county-community-tennis-association/Tournaments/Overview/6E723376-3E02-46DA-AE7A-0F4CEAAF0475
Tournament details Sept 7-8 https://playtennis.usta.com/orange-county-community-tennis-association/Tournaments/Overview/FFDC060E-B73F-4FE3-92C2-1A48835E0F47
Please share this with your friends, see you there!
Any questions please contact me 949-232-2900 or [email protected]
Dana Point
October 4-6, 2024
Two names most tennis players in Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley know, Lisa Gillette-Glick and Mary Gastro, have combined forces and created an enterprise organizing fun events for tennis ladies over 40: Game Set Getaways LLC.
 | Ladies, are you ready for a new tennis adventure with your friends, join us at ... GAME SET GETAWAYS, where we provide 'fun' team tennis experiences and lasting memories to cherish. With 20+ years combined USTA league experience, Lisa & Mary are passionate about bringing the joy of tennis to others. Visit us on FB & our site, gamesetgetaways.net. |
First Event - Pacific Breeze Open
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Spa
Dana Point October 4-6
A few spots are available ... RSVP now!
Enjoy a California sunshine tennis getaway at the lovely Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Spa, just minutes away from our venue, The Tennis Club at Monarch Beach. Special room rates are available for our guests. Information will be provided to participants.
The event offers a 'beach themed' round robin weekend for women 40 & above, teams consist of 4-6 players with an average 3.5 level (one 3.0 or 4.0 allowed per team), a participant welcome breakfast Friday, 3 days of tennis (balls & court fees), gift drawings daily, and Sunday's final award ceremony with small prizes. Don't forget to choose a 'fun' beach movie team name, and costumes ... sportsmanship & spirit prizes awarded too!
We look forward to meeting you on the courts! 🎾☺️
LOCAL AREA: SAN DIEGO COUNTY
San Diego
Del Mar
Surf & Turf Tennis Center
15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar |
Adult Clinics at Surf & Turf Tennis Center (Register: delmartennis.com)
NEW Sundays 1:00 pm-2:30 pm Family Beginner/Intermediate Clinic
Mondays 12:00-1:30 pm Men’s 4.0 + LiveBall
NEW Tuesdays 9:30 am-11:00 am Beginner Level 2
NEW Wednesdays 9:30 am-11:00 am Beginner Level 1
NEW Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 pm Co-ed Cardio/Fitness Clinic
Fridays 12:00-1:30 pm Men’s 4.5 + LiveBall (by invitation only)
Thursdays 9:00-10:00 am Co-Ed Cardio Clinic 3.0+
Fridays 12:00-1:30 pm Co-Ed LiveBall 4.0+
Tuesdays 10:30 am-12:00 pm Co-Ed Beginner Clinic
Mondays 12:00-1:30 pm Co-Ed Skills & Drills 3.0-4.0
Tuesdays 9:00-10:30 am Co-Ed Skills & Drills 3.0-4.0
Fridays 9:00-11:00 am 3.5 Ladies Clinic
Mondays 9:00-11:00 am 4.0 Ladies Clinic
Register @ delmartennis.com