This past weekend 245 players and 30 teams from across the Mid-Atlantic came together to compete at the 1st Mid-Atlantic Jr. Team Tennis Winter Wildcard Invitational, sponsored by Reston Shirt and Graphic Company, Inc., held at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, VA. The wildcard invitational was a pilot tournament that was created to attract new players to Jr. Team Tennis. The round robin tournament style gave teams a chance to experience the JTT team format in a shortened format rather than playing in a four week local season. Teams competed in eight divisions for a chance to win a wildcard to their JTT Districts or States in July.

8 teams battled in the 18 & Under Intermediate division, split across two flights of four.  The St. Mary's based team, dubbed "The Avengers" and led by Coach Derek Sabedra, brought home a 3rd place finish in their flight.

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Youth Tennis Lessons - Sponsored By St. Mary's County Recreation and Parks

Run by USPTA Pro Dave Pugh

6 week program beginning the week of April 9th, 2012.

Ages: 7-14

Registration: Begins February 29th, either at the main office in Leonardtown or click here for online registration.

Cost: $75

Dates/Locations:

• Tuesdays 5-6 p.m. - ages 11-14 - Dorsey Park.  Code 370601A
• Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. - ages 7-10 - Dorsey Park.  Code 370601B
• Thursdays 5-6 p.m. - ages 11-14 - Town Creek Park.  Code 370601C
• Thursdays 6-7 p.m. - ages 7-10 - Town Creek Park.  Code 370601D

Both classes also meet on Saturday mornings at Dorsey Park:

• 9-10:30 a.m. - ages 7-10
• 10:30-12 noon - ages 11-14

Additional Info: Please call 301-475-4200 ext. 1830 for more info.