At the close of a very successful 2010 Grand Prix Series of Southern California, community based tennis tournaments we would like to say thank you and wish you a very Happy Holiday Season. Our 2011 Calendar of events (which will be mailed to you shortly) begins again the first weekend of March. But first, a reminder or two:
Just in time for X-Mas we are having a blow-out, case lot sale of DUNLOP, Grand Prix tournament balls at $54.00 per case, plus tax. That’s $2.25 per can, 2 case limit, free local delivery. (less than Tennis Warehouse and Midwest Sports on-line prices).
The date of the Grand Prix 2010, year end, Invitational Tennis Tournament is January 7th, 8th and 9th at the popular Shadow Mountain Resort & Club in Palm Desert, California. High Point winners and district leaders from each of the four Grand Prix geographical divisions; Orange County, South Bay, Coachella Valley and San Diego will come together for a final test of tennis prowess and ability. The top eight doubles teams (16 players from each division and player level) are invited to participate in this annual event. It is possible that not all divisions will field a full draw and there may be positions open for Wild Card entries. If interested, please give Dennis or Daniel a call at 714-749-5462 or 714-734-0800 respectively. Entries will be open on-line (www.grandprixtennis.com) Wednesday November 24th.
The Shadow Mountain Resort & Club (www.shadowmountainresort.com) has offered special group rates* for the Grand Prix Invitational weekend, they are; Guest Rooms (king beds only, 5 rooms only) $99.00 per night, Studio units (king or 2 bedded rooms w/sofa sitting area) $119.00 per night or 2 Bedroom Condos (king and 2 beds w/ living room) $219.00 per night and a limited number of 3 Bedroom Condos, price and description on request. *two night minimum, rates do not include local occupancy tax or $7.50 per night resort fee (discounted from $15.00).
Location: The ideal desert location in the heart of the magnificent Palm Springs desert resorts. 100 miles east of Los Angeles and San Diego and 13 miles east of Palm Springs. The only desert resort within walking distance of El Paseo, the Rodeo Drive of the desert. 24 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and neighboring Golf Course with an unpretentious feeling to do as little or as much as you like.
In-Room Amenities: Fully appointed kitchens with coffee maker, microwave, cable tv/dvd, direct dial phones with data port, voice mail, iron/board, hair dryer and air conditioning. All accommodations are non-smoking and have a patio or balcony with a view of the mountains, pool, fairway or garden.
Resort and Activity Features: On-site Golf, special rate of $45.00 per round, 4 heated swimming pools (including the famed figure-8 pool), 5 whirlpool spas, sauna and exercise room, 16 championship tennis courts (includes 3 clay and 6 lighted courts for complimentary social tennis, the Desert Tennis Academy, volleyball, ping pong, basketball, bicycle rentals and other recreational available.
To reserve your group rate accommodations please call W. Daniel O’Connor of Signature Travel Series of California at 714-734-0800 or e-mail at wdaniel.oconnor@gte.net
