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Antigua Tennis Week
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Join "Fiery" Fred Stolle, renowned for his gregarious personality as well as his 18 Grand Slam titles, in an incredible week of tennis in the West Indies. Stolle, inducted in 1985 to the International Tennis Hall of Fame, leads this island adventure along with a few of his Aussie mates, including former champions Ross Case and Owen Davidson. Americans Mary Lou Daniels, a former standout junior player, and USPTA master professional Steve Contardi complete the package of pros providing tennis instruction and ensuring the success of the week-long event.
Immersed in the exotic Caribbean paradise of Antigua, relaxed island lifestyle and VIP service, this is a true fantasy tennis holiday. Your days will feature stroke and strategy clinics, tournaments and plenty of time to enjoy the numerous activities available on the island, including snorkeling, golf and sightseeing. While local musicians provide entertainment, enjoy cocktails and dinner each evening. A truly memorable holiday awaits you this May.
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Details
- Seven nights and eight days.
- Sunday: Arrival at Curtain Bluff Resort; courts and pros available for practice; pro doubles exhibition.
- Monday: Stroke and strategy clinics; pro-am and guest tournaments begin; cocktails and reception at Bluff House.
- Tuesday: stroke and strategy clinics; pro-Am and guest tournaments; snorkeling trip to the reef; pro doubles exhibition.
- Wednesday: stroke and strategy clinics; pro-Am and guest tournaments; guest team competition begins; target tennis contest.
- Thursday: stroke and strategy clinics; pro-am, guest tournaments and team competition; pro doubles exhibition; optional afternoon excursions: shopping trip to St. John’s, sightseeing tour of English Harbor and Nelson’s Dockyard or late afternoon visit to Shirley Heights.
- Friday: photo session with guests and pros; stroke and Strategy clinics; team competition and guest doubles finals; target tennis; cocktails at beach bar and dinner at beach restaurant.
- Saturday: team competition concludes; pro-am tournament finals; pros doubles finals; evening cocktails and awards presentations followed by gala banquet.
- Sunday: Fun and games on the courts and beach before your departure.
Location
- Antigua, the largest of the English-speaking Leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean, is about 14 miles long and 11 miles wide. Passport required for travel.
- Curtain Bluff resort overlooks two white sand beaches on either side on the south coast peninsula, 15 miles from V.C. Bird International Airport.
- A tropical dining spot is located in a re-creation of an old stone sugar mill-style building with a thatched roof with a 25,000 bottle wine cellar. The resort also features a swimming pool, exercise room, ocean water sports, yoga, shuffleboard and golf at the nearby Harbour Club.
- Nightly entertainment features dance combos, steel band and calypso music. Guests are requested to dress for dinner (although ties and jackets are optional).
Prices
From $5,000-$13,000 for seven nights, eight days (includes instruction, competition, three meals daily, afternoon tea, bar drinks, all service charges and government taxes and all activities listed with the exception of sailing charters, golf and island tours. Local regulations prohibit hotel from airport pickup, but taxis are readily available.)
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