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NAPLES — Another fall season of club-oriented tennis league competition looms just beyond the baseline.

Sponsored by the Collier County Community Tennis Association, the CTA LEAGUE Fall 2008 league is an interclub adult tennis league with doubles play at all levels. Leagues for the fall are the Day League, Mixed Doubles League and Night League, all beginning the third week in October and continuing through mid-December.

An informational and new captains meeting is set for 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at Longshore Lake Tennis Center.

Participants sign up as a team. Registration will take place Sept. 29 through Oct. 4.

Meanwhile, the USPTA BONITA Fall 2008 Adult Day League will start in October. The adult interclub league has men’s and women’s doubles teams competing at all levels. Clubs from the North Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero and San Carlos areas are encouraged to participate.

An informational and new captains meeting is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 29, at Bonita Bay Country Club Tennis Center.

Participants sign up as a team. Registration of teams runs Sept. 29 through Oct. 4 and league play will be Oct. 13 through Dec. 12.

Check the Web at www.colliertennis.com and click on CTA Leagues to see the rules, information and important dates. For additional information, contact Vivian Welsh at 571-6935 or e-mail her at welsh@naples.net.

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Nikki Kallenberg of Naples won the Regional Summer Smash national girls 12s event held in Delray Beach this past weekend.

Kallenberg survived five rounds to get to the final, where she upended top-seeded Julia O’Loughlin of Boca Raton, 3-6, 6-0, 10-7. The 10-point tie-break was played in lieu of a third set.

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The Arthur Allen Tennis Center at Cambier Park will be the site of the Tropical Junior Super Series tournament this weekend. This USTA-sanctioned event will have boys and girls from all over the state competing in singles and doubles in 10s, 12s, 14s, 16s and 18s.

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The Collier County Women’s Tennis Association is getting organized for the fall and has set Oct. 18 as the date of its annual meeting and luncheon.

The group always welcomes new members, new players and new board members.

To find out more about the CCWTA and to inquire about vacant board positions, send e-mail to colliercountywomenstennis@hotmail.com or contact current group president Denise Skelton at 455-8180.

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The Col-Lee Tennis League is in the process of organizing for the fall 2008 season. Play will begin Nov. 3 and continue through the week of Dec. 15.

All team captains and club representatives from last winter’s season will be receiving a sign-up package through the mail by the end of this month. Those who did not play last season and those who would like more information should contact Rich Hennings at 597-7762 or visit the league Web site at www.colleetennis.com.

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A fun event for youngsters is coming up at Pelican Marsh. The facility will host a free “Tennis Carnival for Kids” on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. There will be games, contests, prizes and refreshments for those age 5 through 14. All children must register in advance by calling the tennis pro shop at 514-3200.

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A new YMCA junior league team tennis format gives players an opportunity to compete in a fun, relaxed atmosphere every weekend. Players will be matched according to skill level and play a mixture of singles, doubles and mixed doubles. Registrations are now being accepted at the YMCA pro shop in Naples at 597-8431.

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The next event in the USPTA/JusTennis Junior Tennis Series is a singles tournament, to be played at the East Naples Community Park on Saturday, Sept. 20. The registration deadline for the Sept. 20 tournament is Thursday, Sept. 18. Contact Collier County Parks tennis pro Spike Gonzales at 248-0894.

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The Arthur Allen Tennis Center at Cambier Park has started its after-school tennis program.

Pee-Wee classes for ages 4-6 run from 3:15 to 4 p.m. Futures classes for ages 6-8 run from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Tournament classes for ages 7-16 run from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Classes are available Monday through Thursday for seven more weeks. Call 213-3060.

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At the Academia Casal-Sanchez at the Naples Tennis Club and Resort, the Junior After School Advanced Program for boys and girls ages 10 has sessions Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m.

The Kids Zone Program for boys and girls ages 4-10 is going as well. These sessions are Monday through Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

For any additional program details or enrollment information, call 384-5657.

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The Preeg-Doherty Fall Junior Tennis Academy at The Dunes in North Naples runs Tuesday through Friday from 4:15 to 6:15 p.m. It is geared for young players of all ages and levels of play, but the academy’s primary focus is for the tournament player.

Weekends include USTA tournaments as wells as private lessons and “free-play” sessions. The cost of the Academy is $40 per day or $140 per week. Call John or Lisa Preeg at 593-9736.

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Frank Carleton, USPTA Tennis Director at Tarpon Cove Yacht and Racquet Club, will instruct a series of preseason tennis camps. The focus will be on doubles in the intensive three-day, three-hour program emphasizing high speed in play drills, doubles formations and strategies and match play.

Call the pro shop 513-9242 for more information.

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At the Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club Tennis Center, mixed doubles round-robins are Fridays, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The level is for intermediate and higher. Pro Chris Eddy urges players to call the tennis pro shop at 435-4351 to reserve a space.

In addition, weekly adult drill clinics for varying levels are being held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings now through September. Phone 435-4351

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The Heritage Bay Country Club, under the direction of Tony Martin, will conduct “Ladies Summer Boot Camp” sessions during this month. Registrations are being accepted for both individuals and teams for daytime and evening sessions.

The Boot Camp Level 1 will be offered Sept. 23-25 while the Boot Camp Level 2 will be offered Sept. 8-10 and Sept. 29 through Oct. 1.

The cost is $125 per participant. Call 304-5911.

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The Imperial Racquet Club in North Naples has several open-to-the-public events going.

There are men’s round-robins at 9 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. All levels may participate.

Women’s round-robins take place at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, again, for all levels.

Mixed doubles round-robins are at 8 a.m. Saturday for all levels.

The Imperial Racquet Club also offers a junior camp from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. All levels are welcome.

For more details on these and other summer programs, phone 566-3442, 370-4032 or 404-3913.

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A rundown of activities and events follows:

-- Daily tennis clinics/lessons – at Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort; all levels; call 877-8889.

-- Academia Sanchez-Casal After School Program -- Kids Zone; Monday-Thursday 3:30-4:30; Advanced Group 3:30-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; Phone 384-5641 or 641-0010

-- Junior instruction at World Tennis Club -- Instruction by former pro Povel Slozil (former coach of Steffi Graf); call 263-7411.

-- Tom Avery's Tennis Outlet - Private and group lessons, cardio tennis for teams, earlybirds and all levels. For schedule, fees and more information call Tom Avery at 592-5920.

-- Quail Creek Country Club round-robins -- 3.5 and 3.0 women every Thursday 9 to 11 a.m.; 3.5 and 3.0 men every Wednesday and Friday 9 to 11 a.m.; Cost: $3; Phone 597-9725.

— Vanderbilt Country Club - Individual, team instruction and Cardio Tennis; given by Director of Tennis Christina Oldock; Cardio Tenni for singles, couples, teams, young professionals, earlybirds, beginners, intermediates, and advanced; To sign up for clinic times and fees, phone 348-1725.

— 3.0 and 3.5 women’s round-robins - at Quail Creek Country Club; Every Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m.; Cost: $3 per player; Sign up in advance by phoning 597-9725.

— The Plantation Club at The Dunes - Preeg-Doherty Junior Tennis Academy: Monday through Friday, 4 to 6 p.m.; Ladies Day: Tuesdays, 9 to 11 a.m.; Men’s Day: Thursdays, 9 to 11 a.m.; Ladies 3.0 Clinic: Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.; Ladies 3.5 Clinic: Fridays, 9 a.m.; Phone 593-9680.

— Pelican Bay Community Park events - Most levels of round-robins for men and women available each week; Adult and junior clinics held daily; For specific days-times, phone 598-3025.

— Quail Creek Junior Tennis -Tuesdays and Thursdays: Tiny Tots from 3:30-4 at $6; Beginners from 4 to 4:45 at $9; Intermediate and Advanced from 4:30 to 5:30 at $12; Clinic and Ralleyball to beincluded; All directed by Doug Welsh; Phone 597-9725.

— Quail West Tennis programs - Tuesdays,Thursdays and Saturdays; Events include 3.0-3.5 ladies round- robin from 9 to 11 and 3.5-4.0 men’sround robin from 9 to 11; 3.5-4.0 ladies doubles clinics on Wednesdays from 9 to 11; Also: Wednesday clinics for men and women from 9 to 10:30 a.m.; Also: "3 students and the Pro" on Mondays; Phone 592-1139.

— Weekly mixed doubles round-robin - Fridays at Pelican Bay Community Park; Phone 598-3025.

— Men’s, women’s and mixed round-robins - Each day of the week at Pelican Bay Community Park; Phone 598-3025.

— Adult clinics - for all levels at Pelican Bay Community Park; Phone 598-3025.

— Men’s round-robin match play - at Imperial Racquet Club; for days and times, phone Dick Morrissey at 566-3442.

— Colliertennis.com - the official Web site of the Community Tennis Association of Collier County.

— Collier Tennis Connection - Phone Connie Kormanyos at 394-8061 or 394-3144, Ext. 224.

— Tennis instruction, lessons - For schedule at Miromar Beach Club, phone pro Rick Kobleur at 992-0024.

— Marco Island Racquet Center - Round- robins, league play, USTA competitive teams, Stroke of the Week clinics, beginners lessons, junior programs and racquetball challenges; For the complete schedule, phone 394-5454.

— Men’s and women’s round-robins - at Imperial Tennis Club; men on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 a.m. for 3.0-3.5 players and at 10:30 a.m. for 4.0 -4.5 players; women on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. for 3.0 players; Phone 566-3442.

— Ladies Day Round Robin, Men’s Day Round Robin, Saturday Mixed Round Robin - at Cambier Park Tennis Center, Phone 213-3060; Tuesdays at 11a.m. women of all levels welcome to participate; Thursdays at 11 a.m. men of all levels welcome to participate; Saturday mornings are "Mixed Troubles" round robin at 9:30.

— Bridgewater Bay Tennis Club - Weekly activities include: Tuesdays beginner/intermediate clinic 5 p.m., Thursday mixed round robin 6 p.m.; Saturdays intermediate clinic 9:30 a.m.; Phone 450-1000.

— Saturday Mixed Doubles Round Robin - at Cambier Park Tennis Center at 10:45 a.m.; Phone 213-3060.

— Tony Kamen Youth Tennis Clinics - For beginners/intermediate/high school players; Mondays and Wednesdays 4-5:30 p.m. at Naples High School courts. $15 per session or $96 per month; Phone 272-9223; Also, Beginner to Intermediate players ages 6-12 on Tuesdays 3:30-5 p.m. at Naples High courts; contact Fleischmann Park at 213-3013.

— Pelican Bay Community Park tennis facility - 764 Vanderbilt Beach Road; 8 lighted Har-Tru courts; park also provides users with racquetball courts, volleyball courts, basketball and bocce courts, softball and soccer field and an enclosed playground for children; 1-mile paved walking/jogging path and a pavilion d.looking a lake; For information on tennis programs or any information about the park, phone 598-3025.

— Wednesday night mixed doubles round-robins - at the Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club; 5:30 to 7 p.m.; Cost: $15 (includes balls, court time and light refreshments).

— The Preeg-Doherty Tennis Academy - at The Dunes and the Imperial Racquet Club; for tournament players, intermediates and beginners; phone John Preeg or Lisa Preeg at The Dunes, 593-9736.

Those wishing to have events or activities included in the weekly Thursday local tennis roundup should e-mail the information to Tom Rife at heart22@comcast.net by 6 p.m. on Monday.