05-20-09 Pick Up a Racquet and Join the Party in South Bend

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NEWS RELEASE May 20, 2009 Contact: Ray Comer, Athletics Supervisor, 574.299.4768 ext. 235 Pick Up a Racquet and Join the Party in South Bend SOUTH BEND, Indiana – The biggest tennis party ever is coming to your neighborhood. Throughout the month of May the USTA is serving up an ambitious and exciting community initiative with a series of “tennis block parties” in markets nationwide. The Tennis Block Parties will bring new ways to involve and expose new and existing players to the unparalleled health and social benefits of tennis. th The South Bend Block Party will be held on Friday, May 29 , at the Leeper Tennis Center, from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The Leeper Tennis Center is located at 837 N. Lafayette Blvd., South Bend, west of Memorial Hospital. Rain date is scheduled for th June 5 . Hosted at public park facilities, Tennis Block Parties will feature three hours of tennis instructions, interactive games, and attractions offering people of all ages and abilities the opportunity to learn and enjoy the benefits of the game – from fun and competition to lifestyle and fitness. Skilled teaching professionals, accomplished touring pros, and special guests will guide attendees through games and skills during this day of fun and learning. Tennis Block Party events and attractions include: ?Quick Start Tennis, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ?Adult Tennis Instruction, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ?Open Play, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Quick Start Tennis is directed towards the younger player. It uses smaller equipment, and softer tennis balls that will not move as quick. This is the teaching method the South Bend Parks & Recreation Department will use all summer for teaching young new players. (more)