DAVID CHIN
Everyday we encounter people who appear to be disgruntled and dissatisfied for one reason or another. Making us all the more grateful for those rays of light, people who are humble, gracious and smile just because. People who offer assistance and answer our questions without a hint of impatience or resistance. David Chin who passed away this week, was certainly one of those people. Known as much for his encyclopedia-like knowledge of racquets, string and tennis as a whole, as he was for his congenial presence, David was a pillar of the Memphis tennis community. Everyone who plays tennis knew him because he's strung racquets all over the city since 1988, from Frayser to Cordova, but is probably best known for his time spent at Don Miller's Varsity tennis shop. David moved his stringing operation to MPTC's Leftwich tennis center about a year ago and of course continued to radiate his infectious spirit.
When David came to MPTC he was asked what it is about stringing that he enjoys, he said he likes "helping to solve people's problems", and everyone surely sensed that. In an individual sport like tennis which can be as lonely and frustrating as it is rewarding, David willingly shared his guidance and most of all his light. For that, he will be so dearly missed.
A Visitation will be held this Thursday, April 26th from 5-7pm and Memorial Service on Friday, April 27th at 2pm, both at Memphis Funeral Home. The family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to a charity of choice.
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2012 NJTL Summer Camps Registration NOW OPEN!
Camps Offered
June 4th - July 26th
Ages 5-14
Beginner & Intermediate Levels
Our weekly summer camps offered throughout the city are a convenient, low-cost way to introduce your child to the fundamentals of tennis while receiving quality instruction. Review our registration form/brochure to learn more about our camps.
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| Coached by Keita Jones, Aspen Wooten is 5 years old. In only her second tourney ever last month, she won second place in 8 & Unders at the Belle Meade Country Club Jr. Novice Grand Prix in Nashville! Congrats Aspen. |
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| Coached by Tom Stem, Hooper Mattis (r) and Hudson Brown (l) won doubles together last month at the Memphis City Junior Championships at Eldron Roark. Hooper also won singles and Hudson won third place in singles. Congrats guys! |
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ATTENTION USTA TEAM CAPTAINS: WANT FREE INDOOR COURT TIME? TEAM UP FOR NJTL
Sponsoring inner city kids to participate in our NJTL Summer Camps is its own reward, but Tennis Memphis wants to show its appreciation. USTA Spring League teams who make team donations to support our 2012 NJTL Summer Camps have the opportunity to be entered into a drawing to win free court time. Deadline and drawings will be held on June 1. Two drawings will be held:
One drawing for one winter indoor court (36 weeks) ---All teams who collect a minimum of $250 will be entered
One drawing for two indoor courts (36 weeks)---All teams who collect a minimum of $500 will be entered
There are two easy ways to enter your team into the drawing. Either fill out this form and submit with donation to Leftwich Tennis Center or set up your own fundraising team online by clicking on the "become a fundraiser" link.
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MPTC State Qualifying Boot Camps
Prepare for TN qualifying with area top players and coaching, drills, match play and match analysis. This intense activity packed boot camp is sure to have you match tough.
Session 1 - May 21, 22, 23, 24
Session 2 - May 28, 29, 30, 31
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| Tennis Memphis is a 501 c 3 non profit charitable organization. Your tax deductible donations towards our 2012 NJTL Summer Tennis Camps are appreciated. |
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