2021 Forster Holiday Seniors Tennis Tournament

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The 2021 Forster Holiday Village Seniors Tennis Tournament is back after cancellation last year due to COVID. Save the dates 30th July through to 2nd August 2021.

The 2021 Entry Form is attached below or available on the Forster Tennis Club website   https://play.tennis.com.au/forstertennisclub.

Come along and play as little or as much as you like over the 4 days – 6 sessions of tennis.

There are events for all – singles, doubles, mixed, combined doubles and mixed.

For accommodation we recommend our Sponsors below.

There is a wide variety and type of accommodation available and without these sponsors we would not be able to run the Tournament.

Accommodation.

Forster Holiday Village       www.forsterholidayvillage.com.au Phone 02 6554 6027

Big 4 Great Lakes at Forster Tuncurry    www.greatlakes.com.au     Phone 02 6554 6827

Tuncurry Beach Motel         https://tuncurrybeachmotel.com.au  Phone 02 6554 7044

Island Palms motor inn                   https://islandpalms.com.au         Phone 02 6554 5555

Forster Palms Motel            www.forsterpalmsmotel.com.au  Phone 02 6555 6255

Sunseeker Holiday Units    www.sunseekerholidayunits.com  Phone 02 6554 6818

Bella Villa Motor Inn            https://www.bellavillaforster.com  Phone 02 6554 6842

Sevan Apartments      www.sevan.com.au                      Phone 02 6555 0300

Lakes and Ocean     www.lakesandoceanhotel.com.au  Phone 02 6554 6005

Beaches International   www.beachesinternational.com.au  Phone 02 6554 5160

Additional activities over the weekend include.

  • Raffle – Over 25 Prizes to the value of $2,100.  Special pre purchase Offer with Entry Form additional tickets. Collect on arrival – Drawn Sunday between Midday and 1pm. Pre-purchase will assist us with our COVID Safety plan
  • Tennis Jewels Clothing Tent
  • Meet and Greet Drinks at the Forster Tennis Club from 4.30pm Friday 30th July.
  • Social gathering Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club drinks, dinner and music from 7pm Saturday 31st July – Courtesy Bus available
  • Saturday – Priceline Health Check Tent
  • Daily Bar and Canteen Service

Entry Forms can be mailed to PO Box 522 Forster NSW 2428 or emailed to [email protected]

Brian Adams
Forster Tennis Club
Seniors Tournament Director
Phone: 0404955599
Email: [email protected]

2021 Forster Entry Form – Final

No Parking Permits for Badge

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Please be aware that we cannot offer parking permits to visiting teams as we haven’t been issued any permits.

This has come about as there has been a change in Northern Beaches Council’s parking arrangements.

Regards
Tony Hamilton
VP MLTC

MLTC Newsletter 21 April 2021

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Badge begins this Saturday with our Ladies 2 Team and Ladies 3 Teams taking on Sydney University at home.

Our Men’s 2 and 3 Teams play late matches at home and Men’s 7 Team play an early match.  The Men’s 5 Team will play at Wakehurst at noon.

Social Tennis will be on every Saturday on courts 3 and 4 from 1130am to 230pm.

The weather is looking good so come along and cheer on our teams
Denis Crowley MLTC Club Captain

MLTC Newsletter 12 April 2021

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Bar renovations – Renovations have started that should take around 6 weeks. Our bar is still operating at a limited capacity from the kitchen. When operating as a bar no children are permitted into the kitchen area. Eftpos is preferred.
Club Captain’s Report
As this is the last Sat before badge starts, we are changing the social schedule slightly to accommodate many additional requests for teams to train together. There are 12 time slots available and team captains may book a court for 1.5hrs through Denis as follows:
  • 11.30am to 1pm – 4 courts for team training – FULLY BOOKED (2 courts for social)
  • 1pm to 2.30pm – 2 courts for team training (4 courts for social)
  • 2.30pm to 4pm – 2 courts for team training – FULLY BOOKED (4 courts for social)
  • 4pm to 5.30pm – 4 courts for team training (2 courts for social if required)
Once Badge starts on Sat 24th April, there will be 2 social courts available each week from 11.30am to 2.30pm. Priority will be given to members who are not playing badge.
Manly Lawn Logos – The Club has purchased logos for Badge players, they are available from Denis for you to sew onto your tennis shirt or hat at no cost to you.
Badge Captains  and players are encouraged to read Badge rules as there have been several changes made.
Secretary
MLTC

Picton Seniors Tournament May 14-16

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TSNSW is helping Picton run their tournament this year so please find attached the entry form for Picton.

Do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions

Hope to see you there!

Katrina
0414 973 751

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Badge Draws 2021

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Direct links to the various Badge draws for Men and Women on the Sydney Badge site are available.

Click here to link to draws.

 

30+ Seniors Social Round Robin 23-25 April

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Please see the entry form for the Pennant Hills Seniors Round Robin to be held 23rd-25th April.  It is a fantastic event.  
 
The details can also be found on our website; http://www.tennisseniors.org.au/nsw/entries.htm  We look forward to seeing you there.
Tennis Seniors NSW

Roger Federer’s Workout Routine – Sporting Ferret

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We’re going to look at some of Roger Federer’s favorite exercises that have helped him retain elite levels of fitness in a professional career spanning over 23 years, covering warm-ups, exercises for mobility, agility, and strength training.

 

How Roger Federer Warms Up

Whether you’re a professional athlete or weekend warrior, warming up before undertaking intense exercise is essential in helping to improve your performance and avoiding injuries.

Though Roger Federer has an army of nutritionists, personal trainers, and coaches, his warm-up exercises are basic moves that are easy to do but have multiple benefits.

Jump Rope: Jump rope is an excellent exercise for your cardiovascular system and agility. Federer likes to start off slowly and work his way up to ‘double-unders’.

Butt Kicks: A simple yet effective warm-up exercise perfect for elevating your heart rate and getting some heat into your quads.

Stretches: Dynamic stretching is best performed once your muscles are warmed up a little. Avoid static stretching as it can negatively impact your workout and fatigue your muscles.

Side-Line Sprints: This exercise not only builds a bulletproof cardiovascular system, but it’s also known to pack on muscle and get the body used to sudden changes of direction, which is essential on the tennis court. This intense exercise is best done as the last part of your warm-up.

 

Roger Federer’s Favorite Exercises

Medicine ball Shuffle: Roger Federer uses the medicine ball shuffle (passing a medicine back and forth while shuffling sideways) with his coach as a way to build core stability, arm strength, and coordination.

Lateral Band Walks: With resistance bands, like the Victorembands, wrapped around his legs and feet set at shoulder-width apart, Roger Federer performs lateral band walks to increase his hip stability and knee-joint strength.

Cone Drills: Federer’s workout routine includes cone drills to sharpen his agility by using cones as markers for fast-paced direction changing, while simultaneously practicing his forehand and backhand.

Side lunges & Twists: Using a medicine ball to tax his muscles further, Roger performs side lunges with a twist for balance, coordination, and isolating his hamstrings, glutes, and quads.

Trampoline Volleys: Standing on one leg on a trampoline, Federer practices volleying the tennis ball to a partner. He believes it helps his balance and hand-eye coordination.

Racket Drills: Practice makes perfect, and Roger Federer’s fitness coach, Pierre Paganini, runs racket drills with the 20 grand slam winner to make sure his forehand, backhand, groundstroke, and volleys are as sharp as possible.

HIIT: Or ‘High-Intensity Interval Training is a series of cardiovascular exercises performed at maximum intensity for periods of 10-to-15 seconds followed by a rest period of around 45 seconds. Federer does HIIT to build explosive power for short but taxing points within a tennis match.

Jogging: While jogging is not high on Roger’s list of popular exercises, building cardiovascular endurance is essential for top tennis players. Though much of the game is played over short, intense time periods, tennis matches can last for hours.

 

Rest & Recovery

Roger Federer didn’t become a top athlete by exercising alone; he achieved elite status by recovering properly from consistently intense workouts and letting his body adapt to the stimulation.

If you want to recover sufficiently, you need a balanced and nutritious diet and proper sleep. Federer eats whole foods healthily, lean protein for muscle growth, and complex carbs for energy and endurance while getting a minimum of ten hours of sleep per night.

Following Roger Federer’s training routine might not lead you to win Wimbledon, but it will help improve your overall health and fitness, which will lead to gains on the tennis court.

www.sportingferret.com/2021/03/29/roger-federers-workout-routine/

What you can do in NSW | NSW Government

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What you can do in NSW

Follow the COVID-19 guidance to help protect our community.

On this page

From 12.01am, 29 March

Number of visitors in a home

You may have up to 100 visitors at a time. The total number of visitors includes adults and children.

If you have a gathering of more than 100 visitors in your home, you must have a COVID-19 Safety Plan and make it available for inspection if requested.

The limit of 100 people also applies to holiday homes and short-term rentals.

If you have a gathering of more than 100 people at your holiday home or short-term rental, you must have a COVID-19 Safety Plan and make it available for inspection if requested.

Learn about having more than 100 visitors at a home.

Dancing and singing

There are no restrictions on dancing and singing at venues and events including nightclubs, weddings, funerals and memorial services.

Organisers of venues and event must continue to be COVID safe.

Nightclubs

Nightclubs may open, but they must be COVID Safe.

Outdoor public gatherings

Up to 200 people can gather in an outdoor public place such as a park, reserve, beach, garden or public space.

Learn more about gatherings of more than 200 people.

Holidays and travel

Check for any restrictions that apply to your destination before you travel to other Australian states and territories.

If you are travelling to Lord Howe Island, check the rules for hotels and accommodation on Lord Howe Island.

Weddings, funerals and memorial services

If you are the organiser of a significant event you will need to have and comply with a relevant COVID-19 Safety Plan for a wedding, funeral or memorial service.

Religious services

When a religious service is held in a place of public worship, the person responsible for the premises must have and comply with a COVID-19 Safety Plan for your church, meeting house, mosque, synagogue, temple or other place of worship.

For businesses and venue operators

Find out about the COVID-19 rules and requirements for your industry, premises or event.

www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/rules/what-you-can-do-nsw

COVID-19 restrictions to ease but compliance must increase

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A number of COVID-19 restrictions across NSW will be eased as the state continues to move forward in a COVID-Safe way.

From 12:01am Monday 29 March, the following will apply:

  • no caps on weddings and funerals
  • no restrictions on singing including in places of worship
  • no restriction on dancing including at weddings and in pubs and nightclubs
  • no cap on visitors in the home (if there are more than 100 people there must be a COVID-19 Safety plan and electronic recording of visitor details)
  • 200 people allowed for personal outdoor public gatherings
  • all venues to move to the one person per 2sqm rule (venues will be allowed at least 25 people before the 2sqm rule applies)
  • 100% seated capacity at entertainment venues including stadiums and theatres
  • mask use including on public transport will move from ‘mandatory’ to ‘strongly recommended’.

Businesses and other organisations must continue to ensure they keep accurate records of all attendances, including through QR Codes, to enable fast contact tracing in the event of any community transmission.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the easing of restrictions is a significant step forward as NSW continues its COVID-19 recovery.

“With no community transmission and our quarantine and frontline workers now receiving their second vaccinations, the timing is right to further ease restrictions across the state,” Ms Berejiklian said.

“As we do this, it is important we don’t let our guard down and continue to check in at venues, keep our social distance and get tested if we have even the mildest of symptoms.”

Treasurer Dominic Perrottet said the further lifting of restrictions would help support businesses and jobs across the state.

“Today we take a another big stride in the right direction, easing restrictions is important in helping businesses return to normal, it’s like a jab of confidence for the economy,” Mr Perrottet said.

Health Minister Brad Hazzard said the further easing of restrictions was possible due to the support and sacrifices of the people of NSW.

“The initial focus of our vaccination program on frontline quarantine, border and healthcare workers has also given us greater confidence as it reduces the risk of COVID being introduced into the community from an overseas source,” Mr Hazzard said.

Dr Chant said it is critical everyone continues to practise COVID-safe behaviours, including using QR codes, staying home if unwell and getting tested.

“I also urge everyone to get vaccinated as soon as they are eligible and able to do so. It will not only protect you, your family and loved ones, but will keep the whole community safe,” Dr Chant said.

Learn more information on COVID-19.

MTC Term 2 Ladies Competitions. Entries close April 6

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Entries are now open for MTC’s Term 2 Tuesday and Friday Ladies competitions.
Entries close April 6 for both competitions.
Tuesday comp starts April 20 and Friday comp starts April 23.
Please contact Scott with any questions.

 

ATP: Why is my game so up and down?

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A question we get all the time is why is my game so up and down — particularly as we age.

What is the common denominator with changing conditions, newer balls, various styles of opponents — your ability to watch the ball. In fact, the stats are 90% of errors are caused by players not watching the ball.

No matter your age – it is never too late or too early to learn how to REALLY watch the ball.

Here’s a few basic tips to help you start improve your watching — and even out your game.

Everyone has a Dominant Eye leading to shot preference and, typically a forehand, since most of us are cross dominated.  How do I determine which eye is dominant?

  • To minimize effect of eye dominance, be at right angles to the direction from which the ball is coming — particularly on service return and volleys.  If watch any of the Big 4, you’ll see that change their return positions depending on whether they are returning from the Forehand or Backhand sides.

Move your eyes, rather than your head. Moving your head loses time for shot preparation.

 

  • Try to hit the ball in front so you minimize turning your head — and consequently hitting the ball consistently late — particularly on your non dominant side. Lefties have notoriously weaker back hands for this reason!

These two tips are basic Ball Watching 101 to help you both play better — and more consistently!

Cheers,
The Tennis Whisperer