Free WTA Tournament Tickets - Citi Open (College Park, MD) 7/23/11

Sign up to receive 5 free adult tickets, 1+ child ticket - only total 1500 tickets available:

http://jc10s.com/citiopen2011_freetickets for Family Day on July 23, 2011.

See the 2012 Citi Open with tickets available here.

Attention Legg Mason Tennis Classic Ticket Buyers -  The countdown to the inaugural Citi Open is winding down and we're thrilled to have many of the world's best female players competing for the title. The event, which will be held at the Tennis Center at College Park, is located just minutes away from DC and is metro accessible (College Park-U of MD - Green Line). As a special offer, we would like to offer Legg Mason Ticket Holders a 25% discount on Citi Open tickets and ticket packages and the first opportunity to sign up for our Family Day! Single session ticket prices range from $10 to $65 and ticket packages begin at $100. Group tickets, special event packages, and VIP tables are also available. Purchase single-session tickets online through Ticketmaster or call the tournament hotline at 202-721-9500 for group sales and ticket packages. The Citi Open will also feature various special events, including Family Day on Saturday, July 23.   Families (up to six persons with a minimum of one child under 18 years of age) will be admitted for FREE. The first 1,500 people to sign up at the following registration link will receive a free reserved seat ticket. Tickets will be available for pick up on-site beginning at 8am on Saturday, July 23 at the Box Office. Registration will close once we reach capacity! Family Day will feature tennis clinics, kid's yoga on the clay courts, and more fun activities and entertainment!

For more information, visit www.citiopentennis.com or call 202-721-9500.

Free USTA/Virginia Tennis Block Party - 2011 Asian Festival

8th Annual Asian Festival / DC Tennis Block Party

$1000 Men's/Women's Tennis Tournament (7/23-7/26)
*Free to Watch*

New 2011 Location: George Mason University (Main Campus)

July 23 (10am–10 pm) & July 24 (11am-6pm)

http://www.asianfestivaldc.com/

Free Site Activities

- Cardio Tennis

- Free Tennis Clinic

- Celebrity Guests

- All Ages

- Racquet Demo

- On-court Prizes for Kids!*

Sat, July 23 4:00-6:00pm

Tennis Clinic with Paradorn Srichaphan

Tennis Rx - Be a tennis doctor

From the creators of FuzzyYellowBalls.com (FYB) with their incredibly popular YouTube Tennis Videos which have been viewed over 20 Million times around the world!


TennisRx - Diagnose, Cure and be the Tennis Doctor
If you click this link and opt-in, you’ll immediately be sent a FREE series of videos which were created to teach players how to think like a professional tennis coach. More important than simply practicing hard, is practicing smart.

These videos help you get that perspective and make minor tweaks that can make huge improvements to your game.

Video one: Diagnose the Problem

To see the other videos in this series - check back at this link.

Genesis Spin X Review and 10% off code

Genesis Spin X 17g (Red)

Pros:

• Co-polyester
• Lots of spin
• Long durability
• Holds tension well
• Soft cushioned feel
• Arm-friendly (very elastic quality, with very little harshness on off-center shots)
• Easy to string (much easier to weave than most other poly strings)

Cons:

• Less power than #1 TopSpin Cyber Flash and #2 Black Magic strings
• Costs a bit more than TopSpin Cyber Flash - (almost $10/set if you don't use the discount code "gesx10")
• The "Red" color - looks more like a magenta or pink, when viewed up close. Of course, this is just personal preference, but I would also try the silver colored Spin X 17
  
  Note: the "Silver" Spin X has been reported to have a different feel (crisper), whereas the "Red" color string feels a bit softer - not sure why there is such a difference simply between the two color coats for the same string

Conclusion

I would recommend this string to someone who regularly plays a multi-filament string and prefers to have a similar string feel. If you have had any tennis elbow problems in the past or have been worried about trying polyester strings because of their natural stiffness, then the Spin X 17g may be one of the best polyester strings to try.

It seemed to have a bit less power and pop than the Cyber Flash strings when strung at the same tension. This could be good if you constantly find yourself hitting the ball long or just want a bit more distance control.

Legg Mason 2011 Ticket Specials!

Legg Mason Tennis Classic - ATP 500 Event - Washington, DC

National Parks Recreation Family Day Saturday, July 30 Gates open at 9am Families (up to six persons with a minimum of one child under 18 years of age) will be admitted for FREE at this year's National Parks Recreation Family Day! The first 3,000 people to sign up at the following registration link will receive a free reserved seat ticket and lunch voucher courtesy of Guest Services, Inc. Tickets and food vouchers will be available for pick up on-site on Saturday, July 30 at the North Gate. Registration will close once we reach capacity! The day will feature exciting activities and entertainment including moon bounces, games, face painters and local team mascots as well as the 2nd annual pet adoption to help The Washington Animal Rescue League find homes for loving cats and dogs. Military Appreciation Day          Sunday, July 31 Gates open at 9am Members of the military who present their military ID at the box office will receive complimentary tickets (limit four [4] free tickets per person) for Sunday's session! The day's activities will include a Military Enlistment ceremony, Honor Guard and Color Guard, in addition to a flag unfurling and physical fitness competitions. In advance of the tournament, Military Appreciation Day partner, the USO Metro, will be distributing tickets at various tickets for military personnel. Check back on our website soon for specific distribution dates and locations.    USTA Member Appreciation Day Monday, August 1 Gates open at 3pm USTA members who present their membership card at the box office will receive a 2-for-1 discount (limit four [4] free tickets per person) on reserved tickets for the Monday, August 1 session.