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Tennis Camp Starlight Vs Camp Nesher

Tuesday, July 14th, 2015

5-0 Camp Starlight Victory

Screen Shot 2015-07-13 at 10.35.44 AMThe match started well with Josh M winning his first singles game 8-3. Cooper G also followed that up with an 8-4 win after a close start to the match. Ethan repeated the run by winning his ever proper singles game at 8-0. As we entered doubles Lance L and Noah M just kept up the winning streak by winning their own match 8-1. Jacob M and Justin M finished the match in style by winning 8-0. All of the boys represented Starlight in the right way and I look forward to more matches with this great team.
-Coach Roome

7th Grade Lower Debs Tennis 07/05/15

Monday, July 13th, 2015

7th Grade Lower Debs Tennis 07/05/15

4-1 Starlight Win

Kyle N 8-0
Kyle had a pristine match making very easy work against her opponent with great shots.

Olivia S 8-1 Screen Shot 2015-07-13 at 10.27.49 AM
Olivia had a great performance and played a great sound game. Coming to the net and finishing points off, just like at Wimbledon.

Hayden M 8-2
Hayden played a very strong game. Hayden showed very good form on court and held her nerve in some tense situations.

Emily C and Lilian R 8-6
Both played a very good game of doubles. They both showed great form with Emily using her strength combined with Lilian’s consistency to win the crucial points and games.

Ashley S and Jordan C 4-1
The match was progressing nicely and both girls played a good game.

Overall the match was a good win for Starlight and all of the Lower Debs had a great time playing.

5th grade Girls Tennis 07/07/15

Saturday, July 11th, 2015

5-0 Starlight Win

Screen Shot 2015-07-11 at 8.57.52 AMAfter another battle of Starlight Vs Island Lake, Starlight won 5-0. Jordyn B played a great no1 singles appearance with some crunching groundstrokes to win 8-1. Jamie I, played a perfect pro-set making zero mistakes and playing some amazing shots to win 8-0. Giselle S played a very good match against a good opponent, she came through a tight match at 6-6. She pulled out all of the stops to win the last two games.

Bella G and Ella S played an awesome match of doubles with some great rallies and serves to win 8-3. Meryn R and Chloe G started of really well in their match but the match then unfortunately conceded.

Overall Camp Starlight had a great win and Camp Starlight will now be proceeding to the next round!

Tennis at Camp Starlight

Monday, March 16th, 2015

10526136_10152177443296960_5570309213981646310_nWhat do seeds, chips and double bagels have in common? No, they aren’t things you’ll find at the summer camp buffet. They are terms commonly used in one of the world’s most popular sport, and a sport enjoyed by hundreds of campers every year: Tennis.

Tennis is fast paced, competitive and fun. It is a great workout, as it keeps players constantly moving, running and swinging. For campers who prefer individual sports, tennis is one of the best options. It improves speed, agility and hand-eye coordination, skills that are great for kids in all kinds of different sports. Playing tennis helps with both physical and developmental growth, and kids who try tennis at camp can do so in a safe and encouraging environment where they feel safe to try something new without judgment or fear of embarrassment.

Tennis is a very physical sport. It improves leg strength, gross and fine motor skills, agility and flexibility, all while incorporating cardiovascular exercise. Because physical fitness is such an important part of tennis, campers are taught about general nutrition and the best ways to fuel their bodies in order to preform at their best on the court each day.

Tennis is also a great way to strengthen the character and physiological development of campers. Tennis requires practice and commitment, and helps campers develop a strong work ethic and discipline. When new tennis players stick with the sport, even when it’s tough, they gain valuable life lessons about never quitting and persistence. Tennis is a great way to strengthen social skills, and helps campers learn to be good sports.

The thirteen tennis courts at Camp Starlight are surrounded by natural beauty, and serve as a safe, clean and professional style court for tennis lovers and rookies alike. Tennis is taught by certified and experience trainers, who will encourage the campers to do their best and make them feel confident and excited about picking up a racquet. Most importantly, they make sure tennis stays fun for the campers, and that everyone feels included and is having a good time.

Tennis is a large part of camp culture, and many first time tennis players go home asking their parents to continue playing when they get home. The benefits of tennis are endless, and campers who participate in the various tennis activities will walk off of the court with a sense of confidence and will understand why millions of people around the world love the game of tennis.