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Summer 2006 - the 4th Session, 10:30 class celebrates a birthday!


Celebrating the 31st year of summer tennis, Grand Traverse Tennis Camp is proud to have Northwestern Bank and Burger King as primary sponsors. Also sponsored in part by MC Sports, the Record Eagle and Wilson Racquet Sports.


 Founder/Director:

Larry Nykerk, USPTR, is the TC Central HS Varsity Tennis coach and is Grand Traverse Tennis Camps Founder and Director. He has been chosen as Michigan High School Coach of the year 2 times and is in the Michigan High School Tennis Coaches "Hall of Fame". In his 30+ years of coaching Division 1 tennis at TC Central, Larry's teams have won 30 Regional Titles, and finished "Top 5" in the state 25 times. He has coached 16 State Champions, 62 All-Staters and has had 29 players join the prestigious "Century Club" (over 100 individual wins). Grand Traverse Tennis Camps has been the breeding ground that has produced some of the best players in the state!

Great Instructors!

We take great care in choosing our instructors. All are area coaches and/or top players and several who have graduated high school and are now in college. Their enthusiasm and friendliness have become a trademark of the camp. They love their work and serve as great role models for young people. Returning this year: Larry Nykerk, Cliff Girard, Susie Sawyer, Mike Annelin, Kris Galoci, Laura Link, Kasey Klein, Shane Dilloway, Mike Royle, Scott Jongekrijg, Christine Milliken, Alex Alward and Jamie Olson.

Facilities:

The Tennis Center at Traverse City Central High School complete with: concession, team room, bathrooms and plenty of shade!

In Case of Rain:

Rainouts are held at Eastern Elementary in the gym. The High School and Jr. Excellence programs schedule outdoor make-ups as needed. Adult classes are able to make up their missed class at a later date.

Privates or Semi-Privates:

Arrange your own group and time. Contact Larry Nykerk at 231.218.9608. Rate varies based on number of participants.

Sponsors

We are proud to have as sponsors Northwestern Bank, Burger King of Traverse City, MC Sports and the Record Eagle. Click on these sponsors names to visit their web sites.

Larry Nykerk - Grand Traverse Tennis Camps
1306 Peninsula Dr. ~ Traverse City, MI 49686 ~ 231.946.4557 ~ 231.218.9608
E-Mail: nykelarry@chartermi.net

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