Elysium
is a word derived from Greek mythology describing a land of
perfect happiness. According to the owners, Kevin Hornik and
Brian Heil, they are eager to create an environment that will
make their members feel like it is the perfect place to play
tennis for all those in Columbus, or in all of Central Ohio.
Coming
Events
Summer
2010 Junior Compass Showdowns for Boys and Girls 10, 12, 14,
16, 18's. \
Special
50 & over daytime gold league.
Bus
Trip to the ATP in Cincinnati in August. See the best players
in the world and have a great time!
Congratulations
to junior Chris Diaz for winning the 2010 Boys Division II State
Tennis Championship. Chris played exceptionally well, not dropping
a set, in cruising to the title. This title goes along with his
doubles crown 2 years ago, and runner up finish last year in doubles
with his brother Phil. To see the complete draw and results click
here.
In
doubles competition, Stu Little and Billy Weldon of Upper Arlington
captured the 2010 Division I title, winning all four matches in
convincing style. The Dublin Jerome team of Sean Stein and Kent
Seitz, frequent competitors with with them here at Elysium, finished
fourth. To see the doubles draw and results, please click
here.
Congratulations
to all our Elysium members and participants on their stellar performances
at the 2010 OHSAA Championships.
Summer
Programs
Summer
is here!! Everyone needs to start planning their summer tennis activities.
Please get your teams organized and contact the front desk to confirm
your practice and match times are available.
Ladies
teams - As things stand right now, we will have at least one team
at the 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 and 4.0 levels for the USTA and GCTA leagues.
Ladies teams typically have at least one practice, many have two,
and one match per week.
Mens
teams - Per our early planning, Elysium will have at least one team
competing at the 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5 levels in the USTA and GCTA
summer leagues. Mens teams vary greatly in their level of team strucure.
Some teams practice during the week, others do not.
Summer
Ladies Programs:
Summer
Mens Programs:
State
Champions
Elysium
stars bring home the trophies !!!
Elysium Tennis Club hosted the 2009 Ohio State High
School Girls Tennis Championships on Friday and Saturday the 23rd
and 24th of October. Due to inclement weather the entire state championships
were held inside on the new courts at Elysium.
In
the hot competition of Division I singles, Niki Flower put the pedal
to the metal and brought home the championship big iron. Niki is
as dominant a player to come along as there has been in quite a
while, going the entire season without losing a set. Alex Power
also played some huge tennis and finished fourth, to giving Elysium
two of the top four women in Ohio in Division I singles. Way to
go Niki and Alex, we are very proud of you!!!!
In
Division II, the incredible Li sisters, Kim My and My Linh, captured
the doubles crown, playing like tigers and capping a terrific season.
Rachael Morales lost a tough 3 setter in the singles semifinals,
and then stormed back big time to take third place in the Division
II singles competition. Great job ladies, you make us proud!!!
For
the complete 2009 OHSAA Girls Tennis Championships singles and doubles
draws and match results, click
here!
To
read the Columbus Dispatch article from October 25, 2009 detailing
the girls high school tennis championships, click
here!
Kirsten
Flower reaches ITA Quarters
Our
very own Kirsten Flower, Ohio State's #1 womens tennis player, has
advanced three rounds and made it to the quarterfinals at the ITA
Midwest Regional Championships in Chicago. Congratulations !!!
Elysium has announced it's 2009-2010 tennis program
for juniors featuring clinics, match play and tournament coaching
and planning services. For more information, click
here!
Elysium
Highlight Video !!!!!
To
view the Elysium promotional video, click in the box below.
Doug
DiRosario Joins Elysium Pro Staff
It
is with great pleasure that Elysium Tennis announces the addition
of one of the top pros in Central Ohio to its professional teaching
staff. Doug DiRosario joins an already star studded line
up of teaching pros and will no doubt add to luster of Elysium Tennis
Club. Doug has many years of experience as a teacher coach and manager.
Please click here
to see his bio on the pros page.
Elysium Summer Junior Programs
Juniors,
sign up now for the Elysium 2010 summer programs.
For
beginner classes, ages 4 to 12, with classes once or twice a week,
please click
here!
For
advanced classes and clinics, for those ages 8 and up, that are
focusing on tournaments and rankings, please click
here!
Elysium
Summer Junior Compass Draw Tournaments
Juniors,
sign up now for the Elysium summer2010 series of compass draw tournaments.
The age groups are Boys & Girls 10, 12, 14, 16, 18. For more information,
click here!
Elysium
was once again the host for the largest 2009 holiday indoor tournament
in Ohio. To see the draws and for more information about this big
event click
here.
Daytime
Gold League - 50 & Up
Elysium
is proud to announce the creation of a daytime Gold League for all
interested players over 50 years of age. This is a special league
for those that want to play a little in mid afternoon and can't
make it in the evenings.
As
of right now we will be holding the league on Tuesday afternoons
from 1 to 3 PM. Men and women will play separately on their own
sides, unless there are some big hitting women that want to whop
up on the old guys. If there is enough interest, we will add more
days of the week for play.
Cost
is $10 per month for this "Golden Buckeye" membership,
and $10 for each of the 2 hour sessions. You may join for one month
or six, there are no long term requirements for the "Snowbird"
subset.
Contact
the front desk for details and to sign up!!!
Tennis
Video Instruction
Click
here to go to the Video Instruction Page for training and instruction
purposes. Click
Here
Only
clean, non-marking soled shoes, specifically manufactured for use
on tennis courts. No running shoes allowed on courts. No exceptions
will be made.
Childcare
Hours
Please
go to the Childcare Section to see our hours of operation.
ATP Bus Trip
Elysium
will be hosting a bus trip to the ATP Tournament in Cincinnati.
The Western & Southern Financial event is one of the Super 9
tournaments, with all the top level players enterred. This is a
great warm up for the US Open so all the big name stars are there.
For more info and to see the flyer, please click
here.
Copyright
2009 by Elysium Tennis. All rights reserved.