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Adult
TEAM TENNIS COMES TO OTTAWA
FOR BEGINNERS TO ADVANCED PLAYERS
9/17/2008
Corporate League Tennis: Advantage, Business
By Kristen Daley
Water cooler conversation no longer needs to be the social highlight of your company's workday.
More than 120
companies, from Fire Departments to Fortune 500 entities,
participate in corporate tennis leagues across the United States,
presented through a partnership between World TeamTennis (WTT) and
the United States Tennis Association (USTA). Employees join their
colleagues on tennis courts for fun and energizing co-ed
competition."
It's a great networking opportunity, both socially and professionally," says Ilana Kloss, CEO and commissioner of World TeamTennis.
Corporate League Tennis can also help boost employee morale and reduce health care costs, benefits well worth the time and energy a company or employee dedicates to participation. It also can help improve business production and efficiency, as healthy employees are less likely to miss work. Tennis is known to combine aerobic, health, and strength-building benefits, improve conditioning, strengthen the heart and lower the risk of illnesses like coronary heart disease.
Played in the co-ed WTT format, featuring fun additions to the
traditional game like cheering, coaching and substitution, Corporate
League Tennis takes into account the busy schedules of working
professionals while also focusing on the importance of physical and
social activity. The format is flexible—only four players need be
present (two men and two women at least), but there is no limit as
to how many team members can show up to play. And as long as half of
the team is on its company'
s payroll, the team can invite friends
and family to participate. The team with the most total games won at
the end of the set is the winner of the match.
"I think that
Corporate World Team Tennis is ideal for someone who wants to be
involved in a sport but has a limited amount of time,"
says Scott Hanover, a new Corporate League director in Kansas City, Mo.
Beginner: Tuesdays June 22 – August 17th 6:30-8:30 pm
Don't know how to play no need to worry the first two sessions will be focused on getting you to rally and then you will be all set to play.
Intermediate: Wednesdays June 23nd –August 11th 6:30-8:30pm
REGISTER NOW – WTT.com Ottawa Corporate League
