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Chelsea Piers CT Announces Summer USTA Tournaments at the Tennis Club; Awarded District Championships as Well as Two Other Tournaments
Chelsea Piers Connecticut is pleased to announce it was awarded multiple USTA sanctioned junior tournaments, including the prestigious District Championships. The indoor seven court facility is run by former world #1 player, Gigi Fernandez.
“We are thrilled by the wonderful response that we have gotten from the USTA and the tennis community in Fairfield County,” commented Gigi Fernandez, Director of Tennis, Chelsea Piers Connecticut. “Being able to dramatically increase the Junior USTA opportunities for the youth of Fairfield County is really exciting. We look forward to kicking off our tournament schedule in August and continuing it throughout the year.”
Junior Tennis players, both members and non-members, are welcome to register for the USTA sanctioned Junior Tennis Exhibition Matches.
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August Tournament Extravaganza
(Sanctioned USTA Events)
- USTA District Championships – August 3-5th
- 10 and under Orange Ball Tournament (boys and girls)- August 12th
- 12 and under Boys and Girls - August 18-19th
- 14 and under Boys and Girls - August 18-19th
- 16 and under Boys and Girls - August 18-19th
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The Tennis Club at Chelsea Piers Connecticut will add junior tournaments throughout the year.
In addition to a full summer of tournaments, Chelsea Piers is offering adult evaluations for all players interested in playing in adult clinics in the fall. Adult clinics provide 33 weeks of play along with coaching from a pro who focuses on strategy, positioning and shot selection, as well as improving technique and ball control through drills and games. Evaluations are Saturday, July 28th- 3:00pm (Beginners), 3:45pm (Intermediate) and 4:00pm (Advanced).
About Chelsea Piers Connecticut
Chelsea Piers Connecticut (CPCT) is a 400,000-sq-ft state-of-the-art sports and recreation facility located in Stamford, CT, just off I-95 at Exit 9. Opened in July 2012, Chelsea Piers Connecticut consists of several core sports facilities encompassing more than 20 sports.
Ice Rinks - Dual rink skating facility for ice hockey and figure skating
Aquatics Center – Olympic pool, warm water instructional and exercise pool, and 6,000 sq-ft water play area featuring three giant slides
Gymnastics Training Center – 14,000 sq-ft gymnastics training space and cheerleading program
Baseball and Softball Training Facility – Indoor turf infield and five batting cages
Field House – Indoor 100-yard turf field for soccer, lacrosse, football, field hockey, softball and baseball; hardwood courts for basketball and volleyball; and a 1/5-mile track
Squash Club – 11 singles and one hardball doubles court
Tennis Club - 7 indoor hard court tennis courts
Adventure Center – 12,000 sq-ft area featuring a recreational trampoline center, a 24-foot high rock wall, and a Little Athletes gym for children 6 months to five years
Like Chelsea Piers New York, CPCT combines athletic facilities with an extensive array of professional instructors and league programs for youths, teens and adults.
In addition to these sport offerings, CPCT is also home to:
Childcare facility and preschool - Small class sizes, certified teachers and use of the sports facilities at CPCT
Chelsea’s Table – Organic, healthy, and natural food café.
The Overlook Bar and Grill – A sit-down restaurant and bar on the mezzanine level overlooking the North Rink.
BlueStreak Sports Training – An athletic skills-development center dedicated to sport performance enhancement for dedicated athletes of every level
Stamford Hospital – An 18,500 square foot branch of Stamford Hospital focusing on orthopedic and sports medicine physicians, physical therapy services, a laboratory draw station, and imaging services (opening January 2013).
FlyWheel Sports - An intense, incredibly inspiring and empowering cardio cycling experience led by top-notch instructors in a unique stadium style studio
Pro Shop – A Harrow pro shop featuring apparel and equipment for squash and tennis.
Learn more at www.chelesapiersct.com
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