KENTLANDS Tennis
Program
2010 Spring & Summer Tennis
Guide
Meet the Director Marna Katzel
Marna Katzel, Kentlands Tennis Director and Head Tennis Professional, is a
United States Professional Tennis Association Instructor Professional Level 1
with more than 20+ years of teaching experience. Marna was a nationally ranked
junior and collegiate player in both Singles and Doubles. During her college
playing career at William Paterson University she was awarded the All Eastern
Conference Award. Marna has won many tournaments, including the New Jersey
State Indoor Championship. Marna has taught juniors and adults at nationally
recognized tennis camps and has coached many novices at private clubs in
preparation for High School and College level competition. She has also guided
her own children through successful junior and collegiate careers. In addition,
she taught at Montgomery College in Germantown, Maryland and is currently
teaching at Argyle Country Club in Silver Spring and at the Wheaton Indoor
Tennis Center. Both adult and junior tennis players benefit greatly from Marna's
expertise, teaching style and experience.
Professional 1
This is the highest tested rating possible and is achieved by scoring in the
90th percentile on the USPTA Certification Exam
What is USPTA certification? Tennis-teaching professionals who earn USPTA
certification have proven their commitment to excellence. The certification
process includes pre-exam education, a written test and on- and off-court
examinations. Members receive certification ratings that they may upgrade by
retesting after gaining more experience and education. USPTA ratings, from
most experienced to entry level, are:
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Master Professional (a non-tested category that members may achieve
only after meeting specific requirements and being a Professional 1 for 10
or more years.)
Professional 1
Professional 2
Professional 3
Meet the Assistant Tennis Professional Karl Lee
Dr. Karl Lee is a USPTA certified professional. He has been the assistant tennis
professional at the Kentlands for two years. Tennis is a true passion for him,
both as a player and a coach. Karl’s son Bear is a rising junior tournament
player. Kentland residents have seen Karl training Bear on the courts for many
years. Karl believes that tennis offers a means to become physically fit and is a
never ending challenge of one’s limits both physically and mentally. I know
whoever steps on the court with Dr. Karl Lee (our own Kentland’s Dentist), will be
affected and infected with his enthusiasm and passion for our sport.
Customized Teaching Programs
Private Lessons: Private lessons let you learn one-on-one with a teaching professional
while accommodating your busy schedule. Classes are offered for beginner, intermediate,
and advanced players. The cost for private lessons is $70 per hour with The Kentlands
Head Professional ($65 per hour with the Assistant Pro). Half-hour lessons are also
available with the Head Professional and the Assistant Pro for $37 and $34, respectively.
Semi-Private Lessons: Semi-private lessons offer players of all levels the chance to
continue individualized instruction for about half the cost of a private lesson. Bring a
friend or get paired up with a player of comparable skill. The cost for a semi-private
lesson is $74 per hour ($37 per person).
Cancellation policy-private& semi- private lessons: 100% refunds will be given if a 48
hour notice is given, 24 hour and same day cancellation result in a 50% charge of the
private/semi private lesson fee. Payment is expected either in advance or after the lesson
is given. Special circumstances do occur and the Tennis Director will decide enforcement
of these policies.
Clinics: Clinics consist of three or more people and are geared to all levels of play. You
can improve your tennis game in the company of players with similar talent. Clinics
enable each player to fully utilize his or her natural abilities while still receiving
personalized individual attention while in a group setting. Clinics emphasize drills and
incorporating the drills in competitive situations. Clinics are a great value at $26 per
hour! Shop and compare our rates to other area clubs!
Tennis Class Descriptions
Note: The following tennis classes will be taught by one or more of the Assistant Tennis
Instructors under the direction of Tennis Director, Marna Katzel.
Juniors
Tiny Tots (Ages 3-4): Youngsters are introduced to the very basic fundamentals of tennis
in a "mini-court" setting. Two instructors provide "hands-on" teaching to ensure a funfilled, positive environment for each class. Rackets and additional Wilson® teaching
equipment are provided. The Quick Start tennis format of lower nets and larger foam
balls are utilized.
Munchkins (Ages 5-6): This junior academy program is designed for fun while still
learning with the special Quick Start equipment. With transition balls and transition
rackets on a smaller court, greater success is achieved. Rackets will be provided if
needed. Come join the fun! Each class is 30 minutes long. Prizes and certificates will be
awarded.
Champs (Ages 7-10): This class teaches all facets of the game. The children learn the
basics of match play while they have fun. Making tennis the "game of a lifetime" can
start here. Roddick, the Williams sisters, and Agassi all played in this age group!
Junior Future Stars (Ages 11-13): It's still fun, but the learning gets serious.
Videotaping is offered for this session. All strokes are taught and analyzed. Come join in
the excitement! This is the time to start mastering and refining strokes if you want to be a
strong contender for your high-school tennis team. The time is now!
Rising Star Program (Ages 14-18): These classes are for both experienced and
inexperienced juniors. Classes can be taught at an introductory level for those novices
new to tennis even in this older junior age group. Plenty of teenagers would be surprised
how fast they could learn tennis by just transferring their natural athletic skills and
abilities from their other sports and applying them to the tennis court! Each junior
receives a personalized game analysis. Come out and learn the game of a lifetime.
Pre-Team (Ages 10 and under)
This is the eighth year that the Kentlands will be hosting a Pre-team (10 years & under)
tennis team that will compete against other local area tennis clubs. The children will learn
how to play tennis matches under parental supervision in a fun and light- hearted way.
This is a great way to introduce children to competitive tennis, as they will gain
experience to play and progress to the next level of competitive tennis: USTA Junior
Team Tennis.
The Kentlands Pre-Team will meet and play their matches on Sundays from 6:00 pm –
8:00 pm. starting in June. The match schedule has not been released, but the season starts
at the end of June and runs through the last week of July. There will be an optional, but
recommended practice from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm for our team members on the Saturday
before every scheduled match. All prospective players must be enrolled in the childrens’
tennis classes or private lessons in order to maintain and sharpen their skills throughout
the playing season!
Now in our 4th year at the Kentlands-Cardio Tennis!
Join the new craze in tennis in the USA. The Kentlands is an official Cardio Tennis
Site
1. What is Cardio Tennis?
Cardio Tennis is a new, fun, group activity featuring drills to give players of all
abilities an ultimate, high-energy workout.
Cardio Tennis includes a warm-up, cardio workout, and cool down phases.
If you want to find a healthy, new way to get in shape and to burn calories, you
ought to try Cardio Tennis.
2. What are the major benefits of Cardio Tennis?
Participants consistently elevate their heart rates into their aerobic training zone.
You can burn more calories than singles or doubles tennis.
You get short cycles of high intensity workouts and periods of rest, almost like
interval training. It is a fun, group activity where players of all abilities enjoy
tennis together. While you are "playing" tennis, the primary focus is on getting a
great workout.
The 2010 Boys & Girls Kentlands Tennis/Basketball Day Camp Ages (7-14)
We are pleased to present for our 10th year, The Kentlands Tennis/Basketball Camp. The
Tennis/Basketball Camp is a carefully designed and integrated approach to the total game
of tennis and basketball. Camp begins with the teaching of the basics of both tennis and
basketball. The Camp Director is a U.S.P.T.A. certified tennis professional and her
associated counselors are local high school and college level tournament tennis players.
Basketball instruction is from HoopEd the supplier of certified instructors to well known
camps such as Gary Williams and Morgan Wooten. Our instruction is one of the finest in
the county. Each camper is evaluated to his/her skill level to ensure proper grouping of
students. Students attending the camp will be challenged and will be motivated in a fun
environment. Our goal is for all campers to leave camp with new friends, and good
memories, and to attain a greater self-confidence and enthusiasm for tennis and
basketball.
The Tennis/Basketball Camp will introduce a "Stroke of the Day" for tennis players and
intensive instruction in skill refinement through passing, shooting, dribbling, rebounding
and defensive skill drills for basketball players.
Team competition will be incorporated into the daily schedule for both sports with
emphasis on improving skills, sportsmanship, leadership, and effort.
The Camp hours are from 9am-2pm with an hour for lunch/swim break. Lunches will
convene on the Kentlands Clubhouse deck. Each session is $245/week for Kentlands
residents and for friends and guests the fee is $269.50/week. Additional registration
forms are available in the Kentlands Clubhouse or call Marna Katzel, Camp Director at
301-540-9649 or 301-540-8766 or Email Marna at Marnatennis@Yahoo.com
Tennis/Basketball Camp Session Dates
Session I
July 12th – July 16th
Session II
July 19th – July 23rd
Rain Make-up
Price:
July 26th - July 30th
$245 Kentlands resident per session
$269.50 Non-resident per session
Kentlands Spring & Summer 2010
Tennis Lessons: Schedule & Charges
All participants must register and pay one week in advance for each session.
Registration can be left in Marna’s mailbox located in the Kentlands Clubhouse or
mailed to Marna Katzel at 18415 Ashmeade Road, Boyds, MD 20841. You can also
contact Marna at 301-540-8766 or Email: marnatennis@yahoo.com
*All friends and guests are subject to an additional 10% fee *Tennis attire and
sneakers are required.
Session I: April 19th- May 15th
Beginner Adult
Parent/ Child Class
(9- 12 yrs. Old)
Advanced Beginner
Intermediate Adult
Cardio Tennis
Parent/ Child Class
(5-8 yrs old)
Monday
Tuesday
7:00- 8:30 pm
7:00- 8:00 pm
$156
$104
Wednesday
Thursday
Saturday
Saturday
7:00- 8:30 pm
7:00- 8:30 pm
9:00- 10:00 am
10:15- 11:15 am
$156
$156
$80
$104
Session II: May17th- June 12th
*Saturday classes May 29th and Monday classes May 31st are cancelled due to the
Memorial Day Holiday
*Tiny Tots (3-4 yrs. Mon. & Wed.
4:00- 4:30 pm
$77
old)
*Munchkins (5-6
Mon. & Wed.
4:30- 5:00 pm
$77
yrs. old)
*Champs (7-10 yrs. Mon. & Wed.
5:00- 6:00 pm
$182
old)
Future Stars (11-13 Tues. & Thur.
4:00- 5:00 pm
$208
yrs. old)
Rising Stars (14-18 Tues. & Thurs.
5:00- 6:00 pm
$208
yrs. old)
*Beginner Adult
Monday
7:00- 8:30 pm
$117
Parent/ Child Class Tuesday
7:00- 8:00 pm
$104
(9- 12 yrs. Old)
Advanced Beginner Wednesday
7:00- 8:30 pm
$156
Intermediate Adult
Thursday
7:00- 8:30 pm
$156
*Cardio Tennis
Saturday
9:00- 10:00 am
$60
*Parent/ Child Class Saturday
10:15- 11:15 am
$78
(5-8 yrs old)
Session III: June 14th- July 10th
*Saturday classes July 3rd and Monday classes July 5th are cancelled due to the
Independence Day Holiday
*Tiny Tots (3-4 yrs. Mon. & Wed.
4:00- 4:30 pm
$77
old)
*Munchkins (5-6
Mon. & Wed.
4:30- 5:00 pm
$77
yrs. old)
*Champs (7-10 yrs. Mon. & Wed.
5:00- 6:00 pm
$182
old)
Future Stars (11-13 Tues. & Thurs.
4:00- 5:00 pm
$208
yrs. old)
Rising Stars (14-18 Tues. & Thurs.
5:00- 6:00 pm
$208
yrs. old)
*Beginner Adult
Monday
7:00- 8:30 pm
$117
Parent/ Child Class Tuesday
7:00- 8:00 pm
$104
(9- 12 yrs. Old)
Advanced Beginner Wednesday
7:00- 8:30 pm
$156
Intermediate Adult
Thursday
7:00- 8:30 pm
$156
*Cardio Tennis
Saturday
9:00- 10:00 am
$60
*Parent/ Child Class Saturday
10:15- 11:15 am
$78
(5-8 yrs old)
Session IV: July 12th- August 14th
Tiny Tots (3-4 yrs.
old)
Munchkins (5-6 yrs.
old)
Champs (7-10 yrs.
old)
Future Stars (11-13
yrs. old)
Rising Stars (14-18
yrs. old)
Beginner Adult
Parent/ Child Class
(9- 12 yrs. Old)
Advanced Beginner
Intermediate Adult
Cardio Tennis
Parent/ Child Class
(5-8 yrs old)
Mon. & Wed.
4:00- 4:30 pm
$110
Mon. & Wed.
4:30- 5:00 pm
$110
Mon. & Wed.
5:00- 6:00 pm
$260
Tues. & Thurs.
4:00- 5:00 pm
$260
Tues. & Thurs.
5:00- 6:00 pm
$260
Monday
Tuesday
7:00- 8:30 pm
7:00- 8:00 pm
$195
$130
Wednesday
Thursday
Saturday
Saturday
7:00- 8:30 pm
7:00- 8:30 pm
9:00- 10:00 am
10:15- 11:15 am
$195
$195
$100
$130
2010 Spring Events
Please review the following scheduled dates of the upcoming spring events for the 2010
outdoor playing season. Registration deadline is due one week before each event. To
register for an event please e-mail/call Marna Katzel, Director of Tennis to register for
any or all of the events that interest you:
May:
May 22nd (Saturday)-Kentlands Opening Day for Adults (2-4pm) Free Clinics plus come
out and demo the new 2010 Wilson Racquet line.
May 23rd (Sunday)-Kentlands Opening Day for Children (2-4pm) Free Clinics and
Introduction to Quick Start Tennis (2-3pm for those children 10 years old and under);
Junior Clinics (3-4pm) for children aged 11 years old and above.
June:
June 6th (Sunday) 4-5pm Cardio Tennis Extravaganza for Adults and Children aged 13
yrs. old and above
Tennis Leagues:
Kentlands Mixed Doubles Tennis League, Men’s and Women’s Doubles Tennis Leagues.
Kentlands Men’s Singles and Women’s Singles Tennis Leagues.
Please email at marnatennis@yahoo.com or call Marna at 301-540-8766. Each team or
individual will play at least 6 matches in a 3 month period. This will allow for vacations
and inclement weather. The league will begin at the end of May and all matches must be
played by September 1st, 2010. The winners and runner up winners will receive dinner
certificates at the end of our playing season. Please sign up with your information; and if
you are playing doubles, your partner’s contact information (phone # and e-mail address)
too. Please don’t forget to let me know if you need a partner for doubles, as I will do my
best to find you one. The fee for the playing season is $10/person per league.
2010 Summer Camp Enrollment Form
Tennis/Basketball Camp Session Dates:
Camp Hours:
9am -2pm
Session I
July 12th – July 16th
Session II
July 19th – July 23rd
Rain Make-up
July 26th - July 30th
Price:
$245 Kentlands resident per session
$269.50 Non-resident per session
Name ______________________________________________________
Birth Date ________ / ______ / _____
Address ___________________________________________________
Age ______________
City__________________ State___________ Zip_____________Email address_________
Daytime Ph. ______________________ Eve. Ph. ______________________
Emergency. Ph. ____________________
Shirt Size S M L XL (Circle one)
WAIVER OF LIABILITY: This is to certify that I, as parent/guardian with legal responsibility for this participant, do consent and
agree to his/her release of The Kentlands, its owners, directors, officers, agents, or employees, hereinafter referred to as “releases,”
and, for myself, my heirs, assignees, and next of kin, I release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the releases from any and all
liabilities incident to my minor child’s involvement or participation in the 2010 Kentlands Tennis/Basketball Summer Camp, even if
arising from their negligence, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Signature of Parent/Guardian
Date:_________________
_____________________
Cancellation policy: Our policy is as follows: 100% refunds will be given up to 14 days prior to each session you are registered for.
Cancellation less than 14 days will result in a 50% refund of the session fee. Days missed are not refundable, but can be made up in
the following camp session. Each session is limited to 26 campers.
If it is raining between 8:30 am - 9:15 am, Camp will be cancelled. If it begins to rain during the camp day, all parents/guardians are
responsible for picking up their children at the earliest convenience at the Kentlands Clubhouse entrance.
Kentlands Tennis/Basketball Camp MEDICAL Form:
THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED & SIGNED BY BOTH PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN and must be attached to
the registration form.
CAMPER INFORMATION:
Name______________________________________ Sex____Age____Birthdate_____________
Address__________________________________________________________City__________________
State_____Zip_______
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION: Parents'
Name______________________________________
Evening Phone _________-__________-_______________
Cell Phone _________-__________-_______________
Daytime Phone _________-__________-_______________
Backup Contact_____________________________________
Relationship to Camper_______________________________
Cell Phone _________-__________-_______________
Daytime Phone_________________________________
Name of Physician: __________________________
Phone#________-__________
Dentist Name_______________________________
Phone# _______-___________
INSURANCE POLICY INFORMATION:
Policy Holder's Name: _____________________________________Relation To
Camper_______________ Phone#________-_________Insurance Company
_________________________________________Policy#____________________Plan#______________
Phone#________-_________-___
MEDICAL HISTORY:
List drug
allergies:______________________________________________________________________________
List food
allergies:______________________________________________________________________________
List insect bite allergies:________________________________
Asthma:_____________________________________ Other health problems or limitation of
activities:______________________________________________________________________
Prescription medications the camper is
taking:______________________________________________________________________
PARENT SIGNATURE (REQUIRED) _______________________________________