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OTR DOUBLES TOURNAMENT MAY 2012
Submitted by OTR TEAM on Fri, 05/18/2012 - 04:48
OTR DOUBLES TOURNAMENT WINNERS
Junior Doubles Tournament Elite Doubles Tournament
Winners- Adit and John Winners- Ben and Hayden
Runners Up- Angie and Valarie Runners Up- Dhruv and William
Summer Clinics 2012
Submitted by OTR TEAM on Fri, 05/18/2012 - 04:48
The term will end on the 13th of June.
We will have 4 clinics over the summer break. Fast feed drills, technique correction and match play. Students will be in groups according to ability.
OTRI, Black Groups- Coach in charge-Sean,Jason.
Blue, Red Groups- Coach in charge-Adrian,Graeme
Green, Yellow Groups- Coach in charge- Matthew,Nathan.
If you don’t know which group you should be in you will receive an assessment on your first day.
The clinics are limited to 5 players per coach and will be first come first serve basis.
In case of bad weather please text Adrian on 97569843 or Graeme on 62741551 at 8am on the day of the clinic to see if play will go ahead for that day.
Venue: HKTC Hong Kong Tennis Centre, Wong Nai Chung Gap Road.
Dates:
Clinic 1: 9- 13 July inclusive
Clinic 2: 16-20 July inclusive
Clinic 3: 25-29 July inclusive
Clinic 4: August 6-10 inclusive
Time: 9am – 12.00 daily.
Cost: 3 day clinic $1500, 5 day clinic $2500. 10% discount if you enroll for 3 days or more and pay 2 weeks before clinic commencement date.
For enquires please call Adrian 97569843 or Graeme on 62741551
Return email to Adora at otrtennis@hotmail.com for registration and send payment to,
OTR Tennis Asia Limited
P.O Box 28602
Gloucester Road Post Office
Wanchai
Hong Kong
OTR Ladies Charity Tournament Entry Form. Come and enjoy a great day of competition and laughs with the OTR gang to raise money for a great cause.
Submitted by OTR TEAM on Thu, 04/19/2012 - 09:53
OTR Fundraiser. 24th May 2012, 7PM Till late Club Bisous, $850 p/p
Submitted by OTR TEAM on Thu, 04/19/2012 - 09:49
Inter-Club Junior Grand Prix League Standings Week 7
Submitted by OTR TEAM on Sun, 03/18/2012 - 22:43
Inter-Club Junior Satellite league Standings Week 7
Submitted by OTR TEAM on Sun, 03/18/2012 - 22:41
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Due to Rain our Junior Doubles Tournament will be rescheduled to the 12th of May, 4pm-8pm at the HKTC.
Submitted by OTR TEAM on Wed, 03/07/2012 - 23:51
OTR Winter Tournament Elite Finalists. Congratulations to Ben Bertino our winner.
Submitted by OTR TEAM on Wed, 03/07/2012 - 23:39
12/U Junior Tournament. Congratulations to Henry(right) the eventual winner over twin brother Chet.
Submitted by OTR TEAM on Wed, 03/07/2012 - 23:32
New Elite Training Session
Submitted by OTR TEAM on Wed, 02/29/2012 - 08:56
A great opportunity has opened up for (elite players) on Tuesdays in Aberdeen. Under Coach Sean, the (4) students will be drilled intensely for the first hour from 5-6pm. This drilling will be tailored to the specific needs of the group. In addition to this, match play tactics will be discussed, demonstrated and practiced by the group.
The second hour will be exclusively for match play only. This will constitute both singles and doubles match play and shall be determined by the coach on a week by week basis!
Venue: Aberdeen Tennis Centre
Day : Tuesdays
Time : 5-7pm
Maximum 4 players
Cost:$360 per class invoiced bi monthly.
For Registration email otrtennis@hotmail.com
"Rush Tennis"
Submitted by OTR TEAM on Wed, 02/29/2012 - 07:33
Rush tennis, designed by OTR, is the newest and most exciting way to get fit whilst playing tennis.
It's perfect for any player that wants an extra kick out of their session on court, without having to worry about technical obstacles.
It is challenging, different, fun and effective.
Music will be played throughout the session.
- 8-9am every Wednesday at HKTC.
- Sessions last 45 minutes and include a dynamic warm up and a cool down, as well as a stretching session.
- Minimum 4 players maximum 10.
- 150$/ person or 1350/ 10 sessions
- Breakdown of Rush Tennis-
- 5 minute dynamic warm up
- 15 minute lateral movement drills, split into 3 sections without any break.
- Specific side to side pattern - forehand, backhand, forehand, backhand.
- Repetitive movement to one side only
- Random lateral movement
- 2 minute water break
- 15 minute forwards/backwards movement drills, split into 3 sections without any break.
- Forehand/backhand diamond specific pattern
- Repetitive movement on one side only (forehands for example)
- Scramble drills
- 2 minute water break
- 2 minute cool down
- 4 minute stretch
BALLS WILL BE PICKED UP WHENEVER THE BASKETS ARE EMPTY WITHOUT A BREAK
For more info call Jason on 94181074
OTR Winter Singles Tournament February 11 HKTC
Submitted by OTR TEAM on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 09:12
Matches will start at 4pm.
Players are requested to be at the courts ready to play 15 min before their match
Players will be forfeited after 15 min if they fail to report when called upon
All matches up to semi finals will be 1 set, sudden death deuce, tie breaker at 5 all - sudden death at 6 all
Semi finals and finals will be a pro set first to 8,sudden death deuce, tie breaker at 7 all - sudden death at 6 all
Court 1 Court 2 Court 3 Court 4
4pm Samir vs Ali Daniel vs Adit Karen vs Matthew.Y Bryce vs Marcus
4:30 Henry vs Keri Chet vs Matt.N Mark vs Valarie Melvin vs India
5pm David vs Rachel Yul vs Kieran Stephan vs Kyle Sabrina vs Max
5:30 Sewon vs Dhruv Marshall vs Billy Chris vs Bryan Shiv vs TBC
6pm Nicole vs TBC TBC vs TBC Pierre vs TBC Victor vs TBC
6:30 John vs TBC TBC vs TBC Vikram vs TBC Ben vs Vishal
7pm William vs TBC Samson vs Nic.H Nick.F vs TBC Filip vs TBC
7:30 Allan vs TBC Ryan vs Hayden Alester vs TBC
Please note that last matches will be scheduled at 830pm. Check your draw time with the coach in charge for further matches before you leave
HKSAR V INDONESIA
Submitted by OTR TEAM on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 07:08
Davis Cup by BNP Paribas
Asia/Oceania Zone Group II First Round
Hong Kong, China v Indonesia
February 10-12, 2012 (Fri-Sun)
Victoria Park Tennis Courts
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Come and support the HKSAR Team this weekend!
Team line up, coming soon....
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2pm Nick Sayer v Rungat, followed by Jonathon Chu v Susanto.
Kids Easter Cebu Trip 31st March -6th April
Submitted by OTR TEAM on Thu, 02/02/2012 - 23:43
OTR Coaches will take juniors to attempt to conquer the red dirt once more and challenge the players at CITCI from 31st March - 6th April 2012
With many successful trips in the past year we have tailored a unique and beneficial program for our players.
There are several reasons why we believe our Hong Kong kids gain from such an experience.
Match play against top junior players - CITCI boasts the No. 1 Philippine 10/U boy and No. 4 14/U girl as well as many competitive players. CITCI has tremendous depth of players.
Cebu Junior Age Group Tournament - OTR players will compete in a Cebu Junior round robin event held at CITCI.
Opportunity to play on shale (clay equivalent) – Helps with point construction/mental toughness as well as stamina and fitness. Just look at the top players on tour, most come from clay court backgrounds.( 4 clay courts, and 4 hardcourts)
7 days, 6 hours a day coaching and drilling - Sometimes the intensity is increased when there are less home distractions/comforts and kids are forced to focus on their tennis.
OTR VS CITCI Challenge Match - There is not enough team style matches and this is great team building in an otherwise individual sport.
· Ratio 5 players : 1 coach
· Play against CITCI Coaches Chance to play against more senior/experienced players who will be able to expose weaknesses and give ideas for areas to target in future.
· Independence and cultural experience Players will work on self-motivation and will see that these kids in Cebu, although limited in many ways, have the desire to succeed. They will hopefully be inspired by the experience.
Depart HKG- 31st March11.10am 2P799 Airphil express
Return to HKG -6th April 2.55pm 2P798 Airphil express
ACCOMMODATION: Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino.
At the center of the Queen City of the South is Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, one of the Philippines’ famous landmarks. Located 30 minutes from Mactan international Airport, and a stone’s throw away from the city’s financial district and best attractions, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino is the place to go and stay.www.waterfronthotels.com.ph
Trip includes:
MAXIMUM OF 18 PLAYERS (9-16yrs)
Airfare
4 Star Accommodation, max 2 players per room
6 Days 6 hrs per day coaching
3 Days match play vs CITCI
All meals
Welcome dinner with CITCI Players
Transfers to and from Resort,
Private Transport to and from CITCI
HSBC Travel and medical insurance
Match play with CITCI coaches
Airport departure tax from Cebu
Total Price $12900 all inclusive
Deposit of $5,000 to be received by Feb 28th to secure flights in this peak season.
For more information please call Adrian on 97569843, Jason 94181074 or return email.
Payable to : OTR Tennis Asia Limited
Send to : P.O.Box 28602 Gloucester Road
Post Office,Wanchai, HK
Send to : P.O.Box 28602 Gloucester Road
Post Office,Wanchai, HK
Website: www.otr-tennis.com
Dunlop Junior Tennis Championships- CITCI
Submitted by Otr on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 08:01
Inviting all Junior Tennis Players in the Visayas... Register now!!!
DUNLOP Junior Tennis Championships, Visayas Series on January 28-29, 2012. Venue at CITCI, Consolacion Tennis Courts. Registration deadline on January 27, this Friday. Tournament Fee is P300 plus P100 to PHILTA if not a registered PHILTA pin Holder. For more details, call or text 0923 2715899 or 0923 9784497.
Up Coming Events- February 2012
Submitted by OTR TEAM on Fri, 01/13/2012 - 02:16
OTR Junior League Team.
From February, OTR will enter 2 league teams in an organized junior competition held Friday evening from 6-9pm at HK Parkview. Competing teams,HKCC,HK Parkview,HK Jockey Club,OTR.
There are 2 age groups,
9 -12yrs
13-16yrs
A great opportunity to gain valuable match play. For more info contact otrtennis@hotmail.com.
OTR Winter Series- Singles Knockout Tournaments
Singles 11th, 18th February
Doubles Tournament 25th February
HKTC 4-9pm.
OTR will have 2 singles tournaments and a Doubles Tournament in February. We have split the tournaments into groups according to similar levels. See below to find out which date is suitable for your child.
11th February HKTC
Players from the following groups.Wed Aberdeen,Thurs HKTC 5.30-7pm,Fri HKTC 6-8pm,Sat HKTC 12-3pm.
18th February HKTC
Mon HKTC 5.30-7pm,Tues HKTC 4-5.30pm, Wed HKTC 5-7pm,Thur HKTC 4-5.30pm,
25th February HKTC Doubles Tournament
Mon HKTC 5.30-7pm, Aberdeen 4-7pm
Tues HKTC 4-5.30pm,5.30-7pm
Wed Aberdeen 4-7pm, HKTC 5-7pm
Thurs HKTC 4-5.30pm, 5.30-7pm
Fri HKTC 6-8pm
Sat HKTC 12-3pm VP 12-2pm
Entries are limited to 32 singles and doubles.Great Prizes! For more information please contact otrtennis@hotmail.com
Chinese New Year Clinic - HKTC
Submitted by Otr on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 02:59
OTR will have a CNY Clinic from Wednesday 25th Jan to Saturday 28th inclusive.
Fast feed drills, technique correction and match play. Students will be put into groups according to ability.
OTRI, Black Groups- Coach in charge-Jason.
Blue, Red Groups- Coach in charge-Graeme.
Green, Yellow Groups- Coach in charge- Adrian.
If you don’t know which group you should be in you will receive an assessment on your first day.
The clinics are limited to 5 players per coach and will be first come first serve basis.
In case of bad weather please text Adrian 97569843 or Graeme 62741551 at 8am on the day of the clinic to see if play will go ahead for that day.
Venue: HKTC Hong Kong Tennis Centre, Wong Nai Chung Gap Road.
Time: 9am – 12.00 daily.
Cost: 4 day clinic $2000. 10% discount if you enroll and pay before January 13, 2012.
For enquires please call Jason on 94181074 or Adrian 97569843.
Return email to Adora at otrtennis@hotmail.com for registration and send payment to,
OTR Tennis Asia Limited
P.O Box 28602
Gloucester Road Post Office
Wanchai
Hong Kong
2012 Calender HKTC Wong Nai Chung Gap Road.
Submitted by Otr on Thu, 12/08/2011 - 23:49
Chinese New Year Clinic, HKTC-January 25th - 27th inclusive, 9am -12.00.
HKTC Clinic, HKIS Interim week- March 5th-9th inclusive,11am -2pm.
Easter Clinic, HKTC- April 2nd - 6th, 9am -12.00.
Kids Summer Clinics,HKTC-July 2nd-August 10th.9am-12.00
OTR Trips to CITCI Cebu 2012.
Submitted by Otr on Thu, 12/08/2011 - 23:43
Easter Camp- Open to all levels, kids and adults.March 31st - 5th or 7th April, 2 return dates.
Ladies Trip- April 27th- May 1st.Ladies split into groups of similar levels.
Men's Trip- June 29th - July 2nd
Kids Summer Tour August 1st- 7th.
OTR V CITCI Challenge September 28th-October 2nd.
We can tailor individual trips or groups of any number to train up to 6 hours per day inclusive of matchplay at CITCI.
Accommodation, Lunch, Transport can also be arranged. For more information on packages please contact otrtennis@hotmail.com
OTR 2011 INVITATIONAL KNOCKOUT TOURNAMENT
Submitted by OTR TEAM on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 06:32
Last sunday the OTR Invitational 2011 tournament was played at Parkview with 22 players from OTR groups competing. The tournament was played from 3pm and the Final was completed by 9pm. We had plenty of close and exciting matches with the eventual winner Ben Bertino taking the Final against Nathan Wong 6/1 6/1.
The Plate event was won by Bryan who beat Vishal and the round robin Bowl event was won by Marshall. All players competed with great enthusiasm and gave 100% throught the tournament. I would like to thank all the players and parents for playing and watching the OTR 2011 Invitational tournament.
We have recently posted an article - Between The lines - encouraging juniors to play more matches. Matchplay is essential for improvement and we have now made it a priority at OTR.
This Sunday, we will run an Invitational tournament with 22 of our best players fighting for their OTR year-end ranking. First place winner will receive a racquet of their choice. We will have several other prizes up for grabs.
Parents, please feel free to come and support your kids.
Seeded players:
1- Ben Bertino
2 - Sampson
3 - Nathan Wong
4 - Rob Dog
5-8 (No particular order)
Bryan chu
Kyle Wong
Vishal
Nic H
The full draw will be released soon.
Good luck!
Sarah McMurtray's First Tournament
Submitted by OTR TEAM on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 09:24
Sarah, having just turned 7, played her first tournament at The American Club last weekend. Sarah was the youngest child there and played several matches against older kids. She didn't receive a medal this time but she did manage a few wins. Great effort!
CITCI - Resurfacing of 4 Hardcourts
Submitted by Otr on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 09:04
The four CITCI Championship size hardcourts are almost finished.Stay tuned for our Opening Ceremony program on November 26th..
BETWEEN THE LINES - By Jason Sankey
Submitted by OTR TEAM on Sat, 11/05/2011 - 21:11
My father used to tell me that each time I played a match it was like I was reading a book. The more matches I played, the smarter I would get - the quicker I would be able to understand what was happening between the lines.
Matches are stories, - stories that have diverse plot lines and various characters. As you read more, your vocabulary improves and so does your knowledge. Knowledge breeds confidence. Your observations become more astute. You begin to predict what will happen next. You start to identify idiosyncrasies in characters and recognize why they behave the way they do at key moments.
The great thing about playing matches is that they will always be different. There will always be players who are better than you, and of course there will also be players who are worse than you. This allows you to be challenged in different ways.
Stronger players expose your weaknesses and in turn help you to see where improvements need to be made – they basically give you a private lesson every time they beat you. Weaker players allow you to use your strengths to exploit their weaknesses. They help boost your confidence and allow you to play shots you may be scared to use against stronger opponents. Each opponent you play will help with your improvement. The key is to vary these opponents as much as possible to widen your experiences and to increase your learning. Too many parents want their children only to play opponents who are better. This is a mistake.
I played a match last week against a player who had won the US Open Juniors twice and had reached an ATP career high of 286. It wasn’t his excellent footwork or speed around the court that amazed me, or even his impeccable timing on his backhand, or the weight behind his serve for a relatively small guy. What amazed me was that there wasn’t one single aspiring junior tennis player there to watch an expert put on a lesson of how to construct points and execute shots with confidence and near perfection. Not one!
If this is the best guy currently here in Hong Kong, why not watch and learn something?
He taught me several things and showed me how he would break my game down throughout the course of a match. On every big point, he would attack my weaknesses without mercy. Instead of making excuses – “I didn’t play well”, or feeling down about my loss, I can now take this information and work on my weaknesses so that if I get another chance to play him or another player of his caliber, I will at least be more prepared. “One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.”[1]
What I have witnessed over the past few years is that people want results without putting in the work. Parents want to pay for private lessons so that a coach can teach their child how to hit the perfect forehand, which in turn will help them win matches and tournaments.
Tennis is not math and you cannot calculate a formula to win matches though. It is art, and it demands respect and dedication. Tennis is a game with too many variables. If it were that simple, then every rich person who wanted to be a world-class tennis player, would be.
“I have always considered tennis as a combat in an arena between two gladiators who have their racquets and their courage as their weapons”.[2]
Tennis matches and tournaments are won through heart, smarts and legs. They are not won by taking extra private lessons.
You must be thinking why would a coach shoot himself in the foot and basically tell you to stop taking private lessons? I’m not. I’m just asking you to make our job easier by doing everything you can to be as prepared as possible to reach your potential.
So what do you do next?
Legs (fitness) - build your body up.
If you haven’t read Pete Fisher’s article on tennis fitness and you’re interested, please e-mail me at Jason@otr-tennis.com and I will send it your way. It contains crucial information on how to prepare and build your body up to perform at its best capacity. If you move like an athlete, you will perform like one. Your recovery rate will be better. You will reduce the risk of injury, and maximize the efficiency of power you get from your body.
Heart and smarts – read more books! (Play more matches).
Challenge anybody and everybody. Accept challenges from anybody and everybody. Remember, it’s not the results of each match that counts, but the process of learning and growing. Keep a diary and make notes on the matches you play until you have played so many opponents that you have built your own library of experiences.
“Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.” [3]
