Sea Colony Ranked #13 Tennis Camp in the World by Tennis Resorts Online

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Delaware beach and tennis resort community also among Tennis Magazine’s 2012 Top 50 American Resorts  – including #3 in the Mid-Atlantic

Sea Colony, Bethany Beach, Delaware – May 1, 2012 – Located just south of Bethany Beach, Delaware, Sea Colony – known as “The Premier Family Beach & Tennis Resort Community” – remains among the world’s elite tennis camps, according to Tennis Resorts Online’s 2012 rankings released today.

TennisResortsOnline.com (TRO), published by former Tennis Magazine editor Roger Cox, ranked the seaside resort the world’s No. 13 tennis camp, as well as No. 4 for best overall children’s programs and No. 5 for best junior programs. The southern Delaware beach and tennis community is also among TRO’s top 50 tennis resorts.

The annual rankings, now in their 13th year, are determined by tennis players, who were asked to evaluate resorts and camps in more than 20 categories, from the quality of the tennis programs to lodging and restaurants to value. This recent global recognition adds to the decades of local, regional and national honors earned by the resort community and its tennis staff.

With 34 tennis courts, including four indoor and 14 Har-Tru clay, Sea Colony Tennis, under Tennis Director Thomas Johnston, offers a wide range of camps, clinics and private instruction to tennis players of all ages and skill levels.

Supported by the Sea Colony homeowners, the tennis program has produced state and national champions, elite juniors and top collegiate tennis players, while earning kudos from state and regional tennis organizations.

Earlier this year, Tennis Magazine honored the resort community among its 2012 Top 50 American Resorts, as well as ranking Sea Colony the No. 3 resort in the Mid-Atlantic region.

In addition to its world-class tennis offerings, Sea Colony, which is professionally managed by ResortQuest Delaware, features a wide variety of amenities including a half mile of private beach, 12 pools (two indoor), fitness centers, activities for all ages, community shuttle, year-round security and wireless Internet access.

For more information about Sea Colony Tennis, stop by the tennis center at West Way Drive and Kent Avenue, call 302-539-4488, visit SeaColonyTennis.net or like them on Facebook at /SeaColonyTennis.

Sea Colony’s Alejandro Justiniani Named PTR Delaware Tennis Pro of the Year

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Feb 282012
 

 

Alejandro (Alex) Justiniani, of Lewes, Del., was recently named Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) Member of the Year for Delaware.

Presented in late February during the 2012 PTR International Tennis Symposium in Orlando, Fla., this award recognizes the PTR member who demonstrates dedication and diligence in promoting and supporting tennis and PTR. 

Justiniani is the Head Professional and Junior Coordinator of Sea Colony Tennis Center, a Top 50 tennis resort in the United States (Tennis Magazine) and Top 25 tennis camp (Tennis Resorts Online), located just south of Bethany Beach, Del.  He is one of only a handful of teaching pros to earn Professional level of certification in all three PTR Pathways – Junior Development, Adult Development and Performance.  He is also certified to teach wheelchair tennis and Cardio Tennis.

Justiniani started the Sea Colony Junior Tennis Academy, which has grown from two students to more than 100 in just three years.  He has also implemented a solid 10 & Under Tennis program.

Justiniani also established March Madness, a charity event for Tennis Night in America that benefits The Boys and Girls Club and Special Olympics Delaware.  He aspires to continue growing tennis in the Delmarva area and developing future top junior and adult players.

About PTR

Headquartered in Hilton Head, S.C., PTR is the largest global organization of tennis teaching professionals with more than 14,000 members in 117 countries. It has the greatest percentage of multicultural and women members of any such organization. PTR is dedicated to educating, certifying and servicing tennis teachers and coaches around the world in order to grow the game. For more information, visit PTRTennis.org.

 

Sea Colony Tennis Center to host renowned sports psychologist for sport science clinic

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Jul 292011
 

 

Bethany Beach, Del. –  Two noted tennis coaches are teaming up to offer a sport science clinic on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 2:30-5 p.m. at the Sea Colony Tennis Center in Bethany Beach, Del. 

Internationally-known sports psychologist, author and speaker Dr. Melissa Hunfalvay and Sea Colony Tennis Director Thomas Johnston will teach mental strategies and visual tactics designed to improve tennis players’ games.

The sport science clinic will cover:

  • Performing better under stress
  • Avoiding choking
  • Anticipating ball direction and spin
  • Becoming proactive and offensive-minded
  • Staying calm in the thick of the match

“Melissa really gets what athletes experience,” Johnston said. “She has global experience as a tennis pro and player on the WTA Challenger circuit; as a coach for both men’s and women’s college tennis; and as a scientist in her dissertation researching the use of eye tracking technology to determine focus cues of elite tennis players.”  

Dr. Hunfalvay formed the Institute of Sport Science for Tennis in Washington, D.C., (www.iSportScience.com) to use sport science research and cutting edge technology to develop on- and off-court resources that tennis coaches can use to elevate their student’s games and help tennis players learn to be the best they can be.

Combining classroom and on-court instruction, the sport science clinic will be team-taught with Johnston, who earned national recognition as a successful and innovative tennis coach at the University of Virginia.  Under his leadership, the UVA tennis team’s NCAA national ranking improved from No. 95 to No. 15, opening the door for several of Johnston’s collegiate players to achieve world rankings. 

Space in this sport science event is limited, so register today. For more information, visit www.SeaColonyTennis.net  and click on Upcoming Events, or call the Sea Colony Tennis Center at 302-539-4488. 

Sea Colony Tennis is ranked among Tennis Magazine’s “50 Best Tennis Resorts in the U.S.” and the No. 13 tennis camp in the world by TennisResortsOnline.com.

Grand Slam Champ Reneberg talks strategy at Sea Colony 6/25

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Jun 222011
 

 
Improve your singles and doubles strategy with Grand Slam tennis champion Richey Reneberg on June 25 from 2-6 p.m. at the Sea Colony Tennis Center.

Richey reached a career high world ranking of No. 20 in singles and No. 1 in doubles. In addition, Richey represented the United States at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta and played on several American Davis Cup teams.
  • Clinic: 2-4 p.m.
  • Conversation with Richey: 4-5 p.m.
  • Pro Exhibition: 5-6 p.m.
  • Cost: $60/person (Limited to 24 players)
 Click here to register.  More information about tennis programs and activities is available at SeaColonyTennis.net.  


		

	


	

	



	

		
Hirsch and Litvak crowned inaugural ResortQuest Pro Women’s Open doubles champs

		

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Alexandra Hirsch (right) and Lena Litvak won the inaugural ResortQuest Pro Women's Open at Sea Colony doubles tournament Saturday


BETHANY BEACH, Del. — Champions were crowned at the ResortQuest Pro Women’s Open at Sea Colony on Saturday as No. 2 seed Alexandra Hirsch and Lena Litvak of the U.S. defeated No. 1 Maria Fernanda Alves (Brazil) and Angelina Gabueva (Russia) to win the inaugural doubles title.


Hirsch and Litvak overcame a 5-1 deficit in the final tie-break set to win the match 7-5, 3-6 (10-8).


Earlier in the day, Alves and Litvak each advanced to the singles final, which is set for tomorrow at 11 a.m. Alves, the tourney’s No. 1 seed advanced by beating her doubles partner Gabueva in straight sets, 6-4, 7-5. She will meet Litvak, the second seed who also won in straight sets, defeating unseeded American Denise Starr (Boca Raton, Fla.) 6-1, 6-0.


Doubles tournament final


#2 Alexandra Hirsch (USA) / Lena Litvak (USA) def. #1 Maria-Fernanda Alves (BRA) / Angelina Gabueva (RUS) 7-5, 3-6 (10-8)


Singles semifinal


#2 Lena Litvak (USA) def. Denise Starr (USA) 6-1, 6-0


#1 Maria-Fernanda Alves (BRA) def. #3 Angelina Gabueva (RUS) 6-4, 7-5


		

	


	

	



	

		
Sea Colony to host ResortQuest Pro Women’s Open tennis tournament June 11-19

		

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June event marks the first professional tennis tournament at the Sea Colony Tennis Center. Located just south of Bethany Beach, Delaware and just north of Ocean City, Maryland, Sea Colony Tennis is ranked among Tennis Magazine’s 50 Best Tennis Resorts in the U.S. and No. 13 in the world by Tennis Resorts Online.


Bethany Beach, DE, June 3, 2011- The field is set for the inaugural ResortQuest Pro Women’s Open at Sea Colony, from June 11-19, 2011, on the clay courts at the Sea Colony Tennis Center, located just south of Bethany Beach, Delaware.


Sponsored by ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals, which specializes in Sea Colony vacation rentals and Sea Colony homes for sale, and the United States Tennis Association, the singles and doubles women’s tennis tournament will draw up-and-coming players seeking to improve their world rankings and claim their share of $10,000 in prize money.


More than 100 women from 18 different nations on six continents will compete in the tournament’s qualifying matches, main draw and doubles competition, making it a truly worldwide event.


The top ranked player registered for the tournament is Beatrice Capra from Ellicott City, Maryland. The 19-year-old is currently the 242nd ranked singles player in the world and is currently ranked 429th in doubles. Capra has already made a mark on the pro circuit by winning two rounds at last summer’s U.S. Open.


Qualifying matches will be held June 11-13, with the main draw beginning on Tuesday, June 14. Doubles play also starts on June 14. Admission to the tournament is free.


In addition to the tournament itself, the tennis festivities include a pro-am on Monday, starting at 4:30 p.m., and kids carnival on Wednesday, also starting at 4:30 p.m. Admission to the kids carnival is free, however there is a $100 entry fee for the pro-am, which includes dinner immediately following the event, and space is limited.


Sea Colony is ranked among Tennis Magazine’s 2010 “50 Best Tennis Resorts in the U.S.” – including No. 3 for the budget conscious – and No. 13 in the world by Tennis Resorts Online, as well as a Top 50 resort and No. 3 best value for the dollar. With 34 tennis courts, including four indoor and 14 Har-Tru, Sea Colony offers a wide variety of camps, clinics, and private lessons throughout the year for players of all ages and skill levels.


For the latest information about the event and everything tennis at Sea Colony, visit www.SeaColonyTennis.net, follow Sea Colony Tennis on Facebook, or call the Sea Colony Tennis Center at 302-539-4488.


About Sea Colony, Bethany Beach

Known as The Premier Family Beach & Tennis Resort Community, Sea Colony consists of more than 2,200 homes and, in addition to world class tennis, features a wide array of amenities including a private beach, 12 pools (two indoor, plus 7 more for the kids), fitness centers, activities for all ages, in-season community shuttle and year-round security. The Sea Colony Recreational Association, which is responsible for the maintenance and promotion of the community’s amenities and common areas, is professionally managed by ResortQuest Delaware.


About ResortQuest Delaware & Maryland

Since the early 1970s, ResortQuest Delaware has provided real estate sales, vacation rental and homeowner association management services to Sea Colony and other fine communities in Delaware’s Quiet Resorts and the surrounding coastal areas. With offices in southern Delaware and Ocean City, Md., the company offers comprehensive vacation rental services to more than 870 vacation rental properties. ResortQuest is consistently the real estate market leader for listings, sales and listings sold at Sea Colony and throughout southeast Sussex County, according to the Sussex County Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. Its homeowner association management division represents the needs of nearly 4,000 homeowners in 45 associations from Lewes to Fenwick Island, Delaware.


		

	


	

	



	

		
Download the 2011 Sea Colony Activities Map & Entertainment Schedule

		

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This weekend marks the beginning of the summer season at Sea Colony! Now available for download is the 2011 Sea Colony Activities Map & Entertainment Schedule – a guide to activities, programs, tennis and entertainment for this summer in this Premier Family Beach & Tennis Resort Community.


Click here to download your copy of the map and entertainment guide.


Welcome to Sea Colony – The Premier Family Beach & Tennis Resort Community! Located just south of Bethany Beach, Delaware, and just north of Ocean City, Maryland, this seaside resort community offers a range of homes from oceanfront condos to secluded single family getaways.


 Plus, Sea Colony offers an unmatched array of amenities, including:



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March Madness charity tennis marathon at Sea Colony Tennis Center

		

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Sea Colony is ranked by Tennis Magazine and Tennis Resorts Online's best resorts.
Sea Colony is ranked by Tennis Magazine and Tennis Resorts Online's best resorts.


Play tennis for a great cause – actually make it four fantastic causes.


Tennis players young and old are invited to the inaugural March Madness 24-hour tennis marathon at the Sea Colony Tennis Center, located at Kent Avenue and West Way Drive in Bethany Beach, Del., on Saturday, March 26.


A full day – 24 hours – of tennis events for all ages is planned, starting Saturday at 1 p.m. The event kicks off with open play for adults and juniors from 1 to 7 p.m., followed by pro and junior exhibitions and twilight doubles. Juniors can compete overnight, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., on teams each representing one of the four featured charities. Proceeds from the tennis endurance event benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Homes for Our Troops, Special Olympics Delaware and Boys and Girls Clubs of Delaware.


Sunday morning starts with a cardio workout at 7 a.m., open play from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., followed by adult clinics and ending with a Quickstart junior session from noon to 1 p.m.


All events are free and open to everyone. A donation to one of the quartet of non-profit charities is requested. 


For more information, call Sea Colony Tennis at 302-539-4488 or visit SeaColonyTennis.net.


About Sea Colony Tennis

Just south of Bethany Beach, Sea Colony – known as The Premier Family Beach & Tennis Resort Community – features 34 tennis courts, including four indoor and 14 Har-Tru clay, and a comprehensive program of lessons, clinics, camps and academies for tennis players of all ages and skill levels. Sea Colony is ranked among Tennis Magazine’s 2010 “50 Best Tennis Resorts in the U.S.” – including No. 3 for the budget conscious – and #19 in the world by Tennis Resorts Online, published by former Tennis Magazine editor Roger Cox.