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NEWS RELEASE <br />June 2, 2008 <br />Contact.' Ray Comer, Ath/etics, 574.299.4768 ext. 23S <br />Susan O'Connor, Director of Recreation, 574.299.4768 ext. 244 <br />Mark Brad/ey, Director of Marketing, 574.299.4768 ext. 240 <br />Leeper Tennis Center Grand Re-Opening Friday <br />SOUTH BEND, Indiana -After many months of hard work and preparation, the Leeper <br />Tennis Center is once again ready for play! The re-opening takes place Friday, June 6t" <br />with a ribbon cutting ceremony lead by Mayor Stephen J. Luecke and Park Department <br />Executive Director Phil St. Clair at 4:00 p.m. at the center located at 837 N. Lafayette, <br />in west Leeper Park. <br />The facility originally opened in the 1920's with eight (8) clay surface courts. In 1968 <br />the clay courts were replaced with fifteen (15) asphalt courts, due to the maintenance <br />costs of clay. This most recent renovation re-aligns the configuration to 14 asphalt <br />hard surface courts, adds new lighting and an improved seating area for tournament <br />play. The courts are now also sporting the new USTA ~~blue", as opposed to the familiar <br />green. <br />Leeper Tennis Center was the premier facility for tennis in the 1970's and 80's, and will <br />once again vie :; this position. The center has long been the site of many <br />tournaments, currently serving host to sixteen (10 high school, 4 USTA, 2 local Metro). <br />Approximately 500-700 kids participate in lessons at the center and they can start as <br />young as 3 years of age. The staff offers parents lessons, and they have the <br />opportunity to take lessons during the same time as their child. Drop in mixed doubles, <br />Pee Wee thru Jr. Elite, and USTA Team Tennis for kids are all offered as well. <br />For more information on Parks & Recreation Department events, facilities, or programs, <br />call (574) 299-4765 or visit <br />### <br />~~ <br />~~ <br />~, <br />