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Pilot Pen Tennis Adds Two New Hires To Staff

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January 15 2004--Connecticut natives Jeff Toler and Sarah Willcox have been added to the full-time Pilot Pen Tennis staff, it was announced today by Anne Worcester, tournament director. Toler takes over as Sales Manager, while Willcox has been named Assistant Ticket Manager. The 2004 Pilot Pen presented by Michelob ULTRA, A USTA Event, will be held August 20-28 at the Connecticut Tennis Center at Yale.

Toler, 29, has a strong background in sales. He previously served as the director of sports marketing for the Coastal Fairfield County Convention and Visitors Bureau, where he was responsible for selling and marketing the region as a destination to host sporting events. In addition, Toler also spearheaded the Coastal Fairfield County CVB’s Sports Commission. A resident of Seymour, Toler had been with the Coastal Fairfield County CVB since 2000 and prior to that had worked at the Greater New Haven Convention and Visitors Bureau as a Tourism and Sports Sales Representative. His primary role at Pilot Pen Tennis will include sales of corporate boxes and hospitality suites. He is a 1997 graduate of Central Connecticut State University.

Willcox, 22, has served as a ticket supervisor at the tournament for the past two summers. Her new duties include overseeing the day-to-day operations of the ticket office, as well as supporting all ticket marketing efforts to maximize sales of the 13,500 seat stadium. The New Haven resident is a 2003 magna cum laude graduate of Connecticut College.

“As we continue to grow Pilot Pen Tennis, we are delighted to add two outstanding professionals to the Pilot Pen team,” said Worcester. “Their knowledge of sports, entertainment and the Connecticut marketplace will be tremendous assets to Pilot Pen Tennis.”

About Pilot Pen Tennis presented by Michelob ULTRA

“New England’s Premier Women’s Sports Entertainment Event of the Year.” The 2004 Pilot Pen presented by Michelob ULTRA (www.pilotpentennis.com), A USTA Event, will be held August 20-28 at the Connecticut Tennis Center at Yale. Five of the world’s top-10 and 16 of the top-25-ranked players, including former world #1 players Jennifer Capriati and Lindsay Davenport, Amelie Mauresmo, Daniela Hantuchova and Anastasia Myskina, competed at the 2003 event. A total of 13.5 hours of 2003 Pilot Pen Tennis action were televised nationally on ESPN, ESPN2 and CBS Sports. For information on tickets, travel packages, sponsorships or on how to become a volunteer at the 2004 Pilot Pen, call the Pilot Pen Tennis office at 203/776-7331 or 888/99-PILOT.




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Riderwood Tennis Club Receives Outstanding National Recognition

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SILVER SPRING, MD September 2, 2004 -- The International Council on Active Aging served Riderwood Tennis Club grand prize recognition of outstanding tennis programs for the 50-plus population during its search for successful older adult tennis programs contest. This contest supports the Welcome Back to Tennis™ initiative of the United States Tennis Association (USTA) of which International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) is a key sponsor.
   
With over 40 members strong and increasing in numbers, the Riderwood Tennis Club offers residents many rewards, but the greatest fulfillment for players is the social interaction according to the club’s founding resident member, Stan Diamond.
   
“We have residents who are getting exercise, learning tennis, but above all it is fun and encourages camaraderie and living the good life,” said Diamond.
   
The Riderwood Tennis Club underscores the message of the Welcome Back to Tennis™ partnership that people of all ages and abilities can have fun and stay fit playing tennis.
   
The grand prize winnings of the contest include two tickets to the U.S. Open in New York, U.S. Open backpack, USTA polo shirt, Wilson racket and a feature article in the Journal on Active Aging.
   
Members of the Riderwood Tennis Club play at least three times a week and the more skilled players engage in a competitive match once a week. Currently, the club is hosting a series of advanced tournaments and will present a Tennis Exhibition of Youth versus Age where Riderwood staff and residents will engage in a friendly match on the tennis courts at 9 a.m. on Friday, August 27, 2004.
   
To learn more about the Welcome Back to Tennis™ initiative, visit www.usta.com and www.icaa.cc.
   
Riderwood is part of the national network of communities developed and managed by Baltimore-based Erickson. To middle-income people over age 62, the Erickson lifestyle offers unparalleled opportunities and unmatched value. To learn more, visit www.ericksonretirement.com




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The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Completes Extensive Court Improvement Project

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LONGBOAT KEY, FL April 7, 2004 -- Working closely with The Colony’s Tennis Center staff, Welch Tennis of St. Petersburg, FL, led the Har-Tru court improvement project. Welch completed the comprehensive process of leveling, fortifying, compacting and fine-tuning the 12 soft courts. Particular attention was placed on creating a surface that would not only lessen the impact on the lower body, but would also create ideal playing conditions for players of varying skill levels and styles.

Florida Courts, Inc. of Hudson, FL, completed the resurfacing project on The Colony’s 9 hard courts. The complete repair and resurfacing program consisted of the leveling of the court, mechanical scarification using a hydraulically controlled blade, sand-fortification and dual coating of the top surface.

Both the Har-Tru and hard courts were further revamped with the addition of new nets, fencing, windscreens and herringbone-style line tapes. Upon the completion of final grooming efforts, the courts were tested and determined to be ready for play.

President and General Manager Katherine Klauber Moulton adds, “Tennis is the heart and soul of The Colony and we are very devoted to maintaining the pristine conditions of our facilities. By undertaking an improvement project of this magnitude, we can ensure that our guests will be able to enjoy an unrivaled tennis experience.”

Recognized by Tennis magazine as the No.1 Tennis Resort in the Nation and named “Best for Tennis” in Gourmet magazine’s annual ranking of the world’s top resorts, The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort is a relaxed, comfortable and fashionable all-suite, full-amenity resort conveniently located on the 12 miles of magnificent Gulf Coast beaches of Longboat Key, an island directly adjacent to Sarasota, Florida. Twenty-one courts, daily clinics and private and semi-private lessons led by The Colony’s team of skilled professionals keep tennis enthusiasts on top of their game. For more information about The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, please call 941-383-6464 or visit the resort’s website at colonybeachresort.com.



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