Dunks, Deuces and Dinks! – March 2023
What’s Happening at Olde Forest
Upcoming Events and Socials
We are always adding new events so stay tuned!
March:
Saturday, March 4 OFRC Gate City Kickoff Brunch (11am-1:00 pm)
Saturday, March 11 Court Resurface and Grounds Clean Up (8:00 am Court Resurface, 9:00 am Grounds Clean Up)
Friday, March 17 St. Patrick’s Day Indoor Pickleball Social (6:30pm)
-You do not have to know how to play! We will have a beginner’s court! Bring your own beverage and snack to share! No charge
April:
Saturday, April 1
–Child Easter Egg Hunt (more info to come)
–Adult Scavenger Hunt (more info to come)
May:
Friday, May 12 Annual Shrimp Boil (7-10pm) Poolside
Saturday, May 13
–AJTF Huck-Finn Junior Tennis Tournament & Banquet (TBA)
–**Pool** Opening 10:00am
Monday, May 29 Memorial Day Tennis Tournament & Pool Party (Tennis: 9:00 am DJ Chris May @ pool 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm)
June:
Saturday, June 3
–Alamance Swim & Dive Assoc. (ASDA) Parent workshop- (TBA)
–Swim Team pictures (10:00 am)
-OFRC Pool Deck
–Sip & Shop (9:00 am- 1:00 pm)
-Front lawn – Vendors, please contact the office if you would like to have display space. 336- 449-7121
July:
Tuesday, July 4 Independence Day Celebration- (11:00am)
-Baconessence Food Truck, and Sunset Slush
Saturday, July 22 Margarita Mixer (TBA)
August:
Saturday. August 26 AJTF Alamance Tennis Museum Open House (TBD)
Racquet Sports:
Tennis:
USTA Teams Forming
USTA tennis teams are now forming for this spring season. Reach out to your captain for team numbers. If you are looking for a team and need assistance please contact Jag or Stacey.
Gate City
The Gate City tennis league is a daytime ladies league that celebrates the social side of tennis as well as the competitive side. Teams play matches with area Greensboro/Asheboro teams and then enjoy food and social time after each match. Practices begin in February and March and matches are played in April and May. Coach Ricky and Coach Jag would love to see more players added to the teams! Please see Jag or Ricky for more information or contact the office.
The OFRC Gate City Kickoff Brunch will be held Saturday, March 4th 11-1pm. We can’t wait to see everyone!
Gate City League Social Hosted by Lake Jeanette – Wednesday, March 29th Details TBD
Indoor Adult Clinics
| Classes with Ricky 4 Weeks – Drill Clinics Limited to 7 players $14 per player, per class Ladies 3.5 – 4.0 Monday Morning 11:00am-12:15pm Ladies 3.5 – 4.0 Monday Evening 6:00-7:15pm Ladies 2.5 – 3.0 Wednesday Morning 11:00am-12:15pm Men’s 3.5 – 4.0 Drill Clinic with Ricky Mondays 7:15 – 8:30pm In this clinic we will develop singles and doubles strategies as well as improve ground strokes, net play, and serving through competitive live ball drills and some feeding drills. Limited to 7 players $14 per player, per class | Men’s Workout Saturday, 7:30 – 9:00 am This is a fast paced, high intensity, cardio tennis workout in a group setting with Coach Jag. $15.50/class (Members) Adult Beginner Clinic Saturday, 9-10 am Focusing on basic stroke production and finding your comfort level on the court. $11/class (Members) Adult Doubles Strategy Clinic Saturday, 10-11 am Let’s get your team working together on more advanced plays to bring home the win! $13/class (Members) |
Junior Clinics
| Tuesdays & Thursdays | Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays |
|---|---|
| Tiny Tots (Red Ball ages 4-8) 4-4:45 pm Introductory level play that consists of learning the fundamentals of tennis. $10 (Member)/$12.50(non-Member); +$1 if indoor Big Shots & Future Stars (Orange Ball ages 9-10) 4:45- 5:45 pm Focuses on more advanced stroke production, serving, and rallying technique.$12 (Member)/ $15(non-Member); +$1 if indoors | Tournament Clinic (JTT Practice/Middle & High School) 4:15 – 5:45 pm Appropriate for rising middle school and high school players looking to become ranked youth players. Will include drills, match play technique, competitive games, conditioning and strategy! $14 (Member), $17.50 (non-Member) per clinic; +$1.50 if indoors Saturdays Jr. Match Play – League 1:00-3:30pm $5 per member $6.25 for nonmembers add $1.50 indoors |
Private Tennis Lessons
We have THE BEST instructors! They can help you “hit” your goals!
Jag Gowda and Ricky McElreath have a combined 60 years of on-court instruction and play! They can help you improve your social and competitive play. Who better to learn from?!
USPTA & USPTR Certified USTA Safe Play Certified
Private lesson pricing:
- 1 hour $45 + indoor court fee
- 45 mins $35 +indoor court fee
- 30 mins $25 +indoor court fee
New Ball Machine
Ball Machine Half Price Special!
First time users get 1/2 price for one time usage of the ball machine. This special will be through March 31, 2023.
| -Members only -Court fee included for Member Unlimited Package -Must complete introductory demo prior to 1st use -Maximum 2 players hitting at a time -Children under 16 must have adult supervision |
| 1 HOUR: $20/ 1 player $30/ 2 players + court fee Annual Unlimited: Single: $20 Family: $300 + court fee |
Indoor Tennis
This time of year, the outdoor hard tennis courts and the pickleball courts are available to play on daily, as long as they are dry. Clay courts are more tricky as the surface changes throughout the day based on the temperature and water consumption. Please check with the pro shop prior to taking the outdoor clay courts to ensure your safety and that there is no damage to the courts.
Please ensure that you reserve the courts prior to play – include all players names’ and record any guest(s) – by using Court Reserve, calling ahead, or coming into the office.
The indoor clay tennis courts are open for play 7 days a week. The cost to play indoors is $10
for members and $15 for non-members for a 2-hour time period.
Monday – Friday 9:00am – 9:30pm
Saturday 9:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday 11:00am – 6:00pm
Contact the Pro Shop for more info or to get signed up! 336-449-7121
Unlimited Indoor 1/2 Season Pricing:
| OFRC Member | Individual | $100.00 |
| OFRC Member | Family | $135.00 |
| Non- Member | Individual | $200.00 |
| Non- Member | Family | $170.00 |
Pickleball
Spring Pickleball League Play!
| Important Dates: January 11, 2023: Team registration begins January 18, 2023: Individual player registration begins on March 6, 2023: Team registration deadline at midnight (must have a minimum 6, or maximum of 12 players by this date) March 19, 2023: Weekly matches begin June 3rd: Championship matchday | A 50+ player must turn 50 by 12/31 of the playing year and can play down in the 18+ division. They are allowed to play in both age brackets but must be on the same level. If we are a host facility, half of our games are played at HOME and half AWAY (Greensboro, High Point, ACC). Our HOME games are played on our 2 dedicated courts and Hard Court 3# is converted to a temporary court by taped lines placed by the OFRC staff. There is a $25 registration fee. Players are self ranked: Novice (2.5- 3.0), Intermediate (3.1- 3.75), Advanced (3.75+) |
For further information contact the office. Check out the league website playteampickleball.com – NC Triad League.
Pool
Pool Opening: Saturday, May 13th!
| Want to sign up for our swim team? The Pool committee will meet the last week of January! Be on the lookout for important dates to come! |
| Important Dates: Tuesday, May 31: 1st day of practice Saturday, June 3: Swim/Dive Team Pic (10:00am) ASDA Parent Workshop |
Member Spotlight – These are SO inspiring!
Turn yourself in! Send us your Member Spotlight and you may be in the next newsletter!
Vee Chandler
Ever wonder what happens to your old tennis balls that you leave at Olde Forest?
Most of you know what a positive impact the game of tennis can have on a child’s life. Olde Forest member, Vee Chandler, thought it could help spread joy to the hearts of school children in Jamaica!
Vee made the donation of 100 tennis balls to local charity organization, Feed the Hunger, who in turn carried the balls with them on their latest mission trip to the island. This donation will help spread the positive impact that tennis can bring to those in need! If you know any school, retirement home, or organization in need of tennis balls, feel free to contact us and we will help get it organized.
We look forward to seeing you at the club!
Stacey Higgins – Club Manager
