Club News July 2025

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Wood Racquet Classic – Saturday, July 12 at 7:00 p.m.

Wimbledon is in full swing, and that means it’s time to celebrate tradition right here at Gold Key! The Wood Racquet Classic returns on Saturday, July 12 at 7:00 p.m., bringing vintage vibes and friendly competition to the courts. This year features a team showdown between Coach Cody Kacerek and Coach Judah Vlad. All levels are welcome to join, but space is limited—talk to a captain soon to claim your spot.

The evening will begin with timed rounds of doubles and mixed doubles using modern racquets. For the final round, we’ll throw it back with classic wooden racquets. After play wraps up, enjoy a delicious post-match meal with assorted sandwiches, macaroni salad, and the Wimbledon favorite—strawberries and cream. Beer and seltzers will be available as well.

Cost: $15 for members | $25 for non-members.
It’s a night of tennis, nostalgia, and fun—don’t miss it!

 

Hot as Hell Shootout: Men’s Open – July 25–27

Get ready for the heat of competition as Foley Ranch Boots & BBQ and Southwest International Tennis Academy (SWITA) team up to present the Hot as Hell Shootout: Men’s Open 2025. The tournament takes place July 25 through 27 at Gold Key and brings together the top 32 men’s players for a high-stakes, UTR Verified event.

Players will compete in a single-elimination format with best-of-three sets (using a 10-point tiebreak in lieu of the third set). The $100 entry fee includes a tournament t-shirt, match balls, trophies, and a shot at the prize pool: $1,000 to the champion, $500 to the finalist, and $100 to each semifinalist.

Registration is open through July 21, and spectator admission is just $10, which includes a hotdog and soft drink voucher. Visit www.GoldKeyRacquetClub.com or www.UTR.com to register.

 

Gold Key Olympics Recap

The Gold Key Olympics in June was a huge hit! Players competed in a mix of lighthearted events including Tennis Pong, Tiny Tennis Pong, table tennis, corn hole, and can jam. It was all fun and games—until the final round!

The championship came down to an exciting Tennis Pong match, where Katie Beers and Alfredo Cobon edged out Scott Rowe and Amy Foreman for the win. Thanks to everyone who participated—we’re already talking about doing it again in the coming months, so stay tuned!

 

 

 Summer Hours in Full Effect

Just a quick reminder—Gold Key is now open at 7:00 a.m. each day during the summer months. These earlier hours are perfect for beating the heat and squeezing in your court time before the day warms up. Come start your morning with us!

 

 Summer Clinic Schedule Updates

To keep you cool and playing during the hottest part of the season, we’ve made some changes to our clinic schedule:

• Friday All-Level Clinics now start at 7:00 p.m.

• Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s Night Clinics move to 8:00 p.m., every other Friday

• Saturday & Sunday Morning Clinics now begin at 7:00, 8:00, and 9:00 a.m.

We appreciate your flexibility as we keep tennis fun and safe all summer long.

 

Ladies’ Night – Every Thursday at 7:00 p.m.

Ladies’ Night Doubles happens every Thursday at 7:00 p.m., and it’s the perfect mix of tennis, fun, and socializing. Whether you're a seasoned player or just looking for a relaxed night on the court, this is the night for you.

The event is free for members and $15 for non-members. Bring a friend and make it part of your weekly routine. To sign up, email us at goldkeyladiesleague@gmail.com.

 

Pre-Elite & Elite Summer Camp – Now Through July 21

Our Pre-Elite and Elite summer programs are in full swing and will run through July 21. After a one-week break, we’ll launch into the fall schedule on August 4.

These advanced programs require instructor approval, so if you're interested in participating or need more information, please contact Luis Ridaura at luis@goldkeyracquetclub.com.

 

Junior Academy Resumes August 5

Our Junior Academy returns the week of August 5. Each session lasts 4 weeks, and late starts are always welcome. To help us with staffing and planning, we ask that families sign up and pay when your session begins.

You can pick up the full seasonal calendar at the front desk or find it online in the Academy brochure. For questions about placement or scheduling, reach out to Luis Ridaura at luis@goldkeyracquetclub.com.

 

Let’s Keep Summer Rolling

From vintage racquet nights to elite tournaments and early morning clinics, there’s something for everyone at Gold Key this July. Stay active, stay social, and as always—we’ll see you on the courts!

 

Got Ideas?

    If you have any ideas for instruction, activities or special events for the club, we would love to hear about them. Please email your ideas to  cody@goldkeyracquetclub.com .