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"Sometimes when I play to good I get bored, so I invent new shots."
-- by Goran Ivanisevic
Netcord Events --------------------------------
>> Netcord Ladies’ Day - May 19th
 Suwanee Station , Friday May 19th. You know the routine, we are on the court from 9:30 am - 12:15 pm with some of the best instructors Atlanta has featuring the drills that win City Championships. Lunch, shopping, and of course, Margaritas.
More info and register
View pictures from one of our past Ladies' Days.
>> The Inaugural Netcord Doubles Open, June 2-4, Presented by Visionary Tennis. Your team might not have won a city championship but you and your partner can take home the prize by joining us at the Concourse Athletic Club for our first ever doubles tournament. High and Low A, B, C levels for both the men and women. The first 200 doubles teams receive two $10 Dick's Sporting Goods gift certificates. More info and register.
>> June 3rd Tennis Celebration Poolside at Concourse Athletic Club. Join us for food, drinks music and fun for all. Entrants into the Netcord Doubles Open receive free entry. More info and register.
News & Announcements ----------------------
>> Win a Trip to the 2006 US Open!
Netcord has teamed up with Grand Slam Tennis Tours again to bring you a chance to win a trip for two to the 2006 US Open and help out a great charity at the same time. A $25 donation to the Kool Kidz Foundation gets you entered into a limited drawing for this fantastic trip. Don't delay as only 500 entries will be taken and the winner will be drawn on Aug 1. More info and entry.
>> I Play Tennis opened its doors in February
 to cater to the tennis enthusiast in all of us by offering a wide variety of tennis apparel, shoes, racquets and accessories. The Midtown store will offer 24-hour stringing and plans to focus on community involvement with local tournaments and events.For more info contact Dan Kester at 678.699.3676 or visit the website at www.iplayatlanta.com
>> New Tennis Product by MiniTennisCourt.com A kit for use with a scaled-down tennis game which provides a substantially identical feel to regular tennis, but played on a shorter-length court. It provides similar ball trajectory for the same hit as would be found in a traditional tennis game on a standard court with a standard tennis ball. Check out this amazing new product by visiting www.minitenniscourt.com
>> Save Doubles/Love Doubles Movement - Learn more about the push from the top ATP doubles players to promote and save the game of doubles in the wake of the ATP's proposed rule changes. Netcord supports this movement and hopes, with our city being the doubles capital of the world, that local players will take an interest and show their support. Visit www.lovedoubles.net
Other Events ----------------------------------
>> 2006 Atlanta Challenger - May 1-7, 2006
Men's professional tennis returns to Atlanta in this ATP tour Challenger Event. More info
>> Kool Kidz Foundation Fun Walk/Carnival - May 6, 2006
Netcord has supported this organization for years and we wanted to let you know about a great new fundraiser they are holding. Join them for a one mile fun walk and kids carnival at East Roswell Park on May 6th. Event info
>> The Grass Court Experience - Join an Atlanta based tennis pro from London for a trip to Wimbledon, a chance to play on the grass, and more. more information
Netcord Site User Features --------------------
>> New Features in the Works
We are working on a few new features such as a team vs team results grid and enhanced payment procedures. Keep a lookout for these and other features in the near future.
>> Existing Site Features
We wanted to remind users again how to update your personal information in the system. It's easy. Just log in with your personal login and password to go to your main login page (your PUC). Once there, click on the green "Update My Profile" button and make any changes needed. Then just click the "Submit" button at the bottom of the page and you are all done. The update in the system is instantaneous.
We are continually working on updates for the teamsites and other sections of the site. Email us if you have something on your "Netcord Wish List!"
A Word from Our Sponsors --------------------
Thanks to our sponsors who support Netcord and assist us in providing services, information and events to the Atlanta tennis community. We appreciate your support of our sponsors.
Dick's Sporting Goods
 The solution to all your sporting goods needs from the #1 sports and fitness specialty retailer for all athletes and outdoor enthusiasts. Dick's website
 High Tech Tennis Let us capture YOUR game, at YOUR courts, at YOUR convenience. We’ll send you a data CD to analyze, share with your pro, or just enjoy. As many times as you want, whenever you want. Just like the Pros! If you’re a tennis player who wants to improve your game through video analysis, visit the High Tech Tennis website.
Natural Body Spa and Shoppe 
Natural Body's premise has always been "if you don't take care of your body, where are you going to live?" More than just our tag line, this is a motto that we live each day. For the closest Atlanta locations, please visit the Natural Body website.
 Wares Direct specializes in the sale of discount commercial products on the Internet … but hey, everyone needs toilet paper! We cater to businesses of all sizes, institutions, non-profit organizations and individual consumers alike. More info
HealthyTennis.com
 Wexel Health is proud to introduce to you the GNLD line of nutritional products. We are a family of avid tennis players and have personally used these products for 11 years. more info
 PB&J Realty
PB&J Realty. A small firm with BIG results. We dedicate ourselves to you. Contact us today to learn how we can take care of your real estate needs. contactus@pbjrealty.com
Be a Smash! Smash Tennis your one stop shop for that hard-working team captain, perfect partner, favorite coach, yourself or even that man who thinks he is the king of the court.  We carry pewter platters and plates in all shapes and sizes, hand-painted tennis glassware, drink buckets, tennis motif jewelry, art, tablecloths, blankets, centerpieces, stationery, cosmetic cases, vintage racquets, totes, ties, socks, you name it! We will customize a gift basket just for you so make us the place for all your tennis gift needs. Visit us at www.smashtennisgifts.com.
solstudio Web Design and Development. Let solstudio build you a professional, creative web site or assist  you in the redesign of your current site. We can help you with all your web needs. Visit us at www.solstudio.com or call us at 770-241-1521. |
| Instructional Article of the Month |
Sponsored by TennisLife Magazine
Owning That Extra Inch
by Tom Veneziano
Tennis is a game of fractions of inches which determine whether points are won or lost. A fraction of an inch difference as to where the ball is hit on your racket as well as on the court (be it the baseline, sidelines, service boxes or net tape) can be the difference of winning or losing points, games, sets and matches.... Read Entire Article |
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| Featured Sponsor |
 Concourse Athletic Club
Concourse Athletic Club's seven outdoor clay tennis courts are host to a wide variety of instructional, social, and competitive programs and leagues. They are geared for junior and adult players of all ages and abilities. Please contact Rob Dunn, Director of Tennis, for more information. Concourse website |
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| Visionary Tennis |
 Atlanta's Most Exciting New League
Register for the most exciting tennis league to hit Atlanta in years. Our league is designed to challenge and reward players all season long. We offer more matches, more prizes, more events, more opportunities to win for less money.
More information/registration
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| Travel Section |
Presented by
Featured Destination: Paris, France
Thinking about a trip to Paris but don’t know where to start? The many options can be very exciting: hotels, sight seeing, day trips… and don’t forget the tennis! If you’re planning a French excursion look out for the French Open in Paris at the end of May.
More info on GSTT trips to France and The French Open as well as other locations and tournaments. |
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| Jerry Rules |
| For those of you unable to attend last Sunday's doubles exhibition at the Racket Club of the South you really missed out on some excellent tennis. The main drawing card was supposed to be The Heroes of the Huddled Masses, the Bryan Brothers but they, along with Daniel Nestor and Mark Knowles were unable to make it due to plane trouble. There were still plenty of players left to entertain the crowd: The Davis Cup doubles team of Israel, Jonathan Erlich and Andy Ram, Travis Parrott of the United States, Jordan Kerr of Australia, the University of Georgia's John Isner (all six foot ten of him) and others. Former Davis Cup Captain Tom Gorman was there and it was a pleasure to meet and talk with him. The Pro-Am was enjoyed by all who participated in it (even though I was hooked on a line call by one of the pros, you can ask my partner at the time, Linda). Hopefully, Wayne Bryan and Brian Parrott will enjoy continued success in their effort to save the doubles game in the pro ranks. Roger Federer is fun to watch but I can only watch him dominate lower players so many times. Speaking for myself, I'd much rather watch an exciting doubles match on TV than a replay of Andy Roddick and Fernando Verdasco. It's time for the ATP to wise up and give doubles the attention and respect it deserves. |
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- Jerry |
Jerry's Trivia: Send your answer to jerryrules@netcord.com. This month there will be only one winner. The winner to receive an autographed copy of The Definitive Edition of Jerry Rules.
Trivia Question: No trivia this month as Jerry is on Spring Break with the in-laws.
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Latest Jerry Rules Column:
"An Interview with Tyrant Gumbell "
Not familiar with Jerry, his rules, columns and wisdom? Jerry Rules |
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| Tennis Marketplace |
Featured Items
MiniTennisCourt.com is a kit for use with a scaled-down tennis game which provides a substantially identical feel to regular tennis, but played on a shorter-length court. It provides similar ball trajectory for the same hit as would be found in a traditional tennis game on a standard court with a standard tennis ball. Check out this amazing new product by visiting www.minitenniscourt.com
We have tennis items available for sale on the Netcord site. From instructional books and videos to tennis gifts, we've got your tennis needs covered.
Visit the Netcord Tennis Marketplace>
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| Recipe of the Month |
Artichoke Bread
This is a great filling tennis food that everyone loves! Obviously for tennis, you will bring it warm and it will be served room temp. or the temp of the day. Even people that don't like artichokes will like this one. You've probably eaten this at a match but wasn't sure of the recipe.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
1/4 cup butter
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained & chopped
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 loaf French bread
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (I prefer sharp)
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Add garlic and sesame seeds. Saute until lightly browned. Remove from heat and stir in artichoke, monterey jack, parmesan and sour cream. Cut bread in half lengthwise. Scoop out center of each piece, leaving a 1 inch shell. Add approximately 1/2 of the removed bread pieces to the artichoke mixture.
Stir to blend. Spoon artichoke mixture into french bread shells and sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Place on baking sheet and cover with foil. Bake for 25 minutes.
Remove foil and bake 5 minutes more.
Cool slightly and cut into slices.
Provided by Wild Oats Catering
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| Want to Advertise or Sponsor? |
Netcord is a great way to reach the large Atlanta tennis community and gain exposure for your product or service.
Sponsor: If you would like the multitude of Netcord users to learn more about your product or service, click here and let us know how to contact you about becoming a sponsor.
Advertise Your Club or Event: Allow Netcord to list your club or neighborhood tennis event on our site. A great way to reach all of our users for just $25 per month. We will link the listing directly to your web site where applicable. Contact us today by email or at 770-552-9709.
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As always, good luck in your matches.
Barton, Bobby, Barbara and Jerry
The Netcord Team
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