MEN’S TENNIS

January 10 - Rizal Memorial Tennis Courts
12 PM - DLSU vs UE
12 PM - ADMU vs UP

January 11 - Rizal Memorial Tennis Courts
12 PM - UP vs DLSU
12 PM - UST vs ADMU

January 17 - Rizal Memorial Tennis Courts
12 PM - UE vs UP
12 PM - DLSU vs UST

January 18 - Rizal Memorial Tennis Courts
12 PM - UST vs UE
12 PM - ADMU vs DLSU

January 24 - Rizal Memorial Tennis Courts
12 PM - UE vs ADMU
12 PM - UP vs UST

WOMEN’S TENNIS

January 10 - Rizal Memorial Tennis Courts
9 AM - UST vs UP
9 AM - ADMU vs DLSU

January 17 - Rizal Memorial Tennis Courts
9 AM - UST vs DLSU
9 AM - UP vs ADMU

January 24 - Rizal Memorial Tennis Courts
9 AM - DLSU vs UP
9 AM - ADMU vs UST

Let us support tennis here in the Philippines

For Sale Babolat Power Game Tennis Racquet for Beginners/Recreational Players.
Brand New, never been used! P2690 only (P2990 at Toby’s) - still negotiable.

Babolat Power Game Specifications :
Strung Weight: 280g
Length: 27 inches / 69cm
Head Size: 105 sq in / 677.5 cm sq
Balance: 33cm / 4pts head light
Swingweight: 303
Stiffness/Flex:
Beam Width:
Composition: Graph/Alloy
Power Level: High
Swing Speed: Slow
Grip Type: Syntec
String Pattern:
Mains = 16
Crosses = 19
How to String: Mains to Skip: Head = 7 & 9 Throat = 7 & 9 One piece
String Tension:50-60 pounds
Grip size: 3 (4.5 inches)

For pictures, visit the following sites:
http://www.picturetrail.com/babolat_powergame
http://www.babolat.com/english/tennis/rackets/index.php
http://www.tenniswarehouse.com.au/store/racquets/babolat/power-game-babolat-racquet.html

If interested, you may contact me at 0919-625-0313. Thank you.

As for now, I am still gathering the details as accurate as possible and soon I’ll be posting them here. If you know more about tennis courts in different parts of the Philippines, You may leave a comment here and post the details so I could add them in my list.

Another feature that I’m working on for this site is to enable members to contribute on the list of Philippine tennis courts. Thanks in advance and Good Luck to us PTO members!

Fabs is inviting those who are qualified as beginners to please sign up for the up coming  beginners tourney. Details will follow soon.

Click here to follow the thread in PTO FORUM

I can’t understand why most Filipinos have this mindset that basketball is the game we should play. Look at NCAA’s website, tennis is nowhere to be found only basketball. It’s as if basketball is the only game that is being played by colleges. When I searched for UAAP, UBELT.com ranks first on google. There is actually NCAA and UAAP sports section there but the link is dead and most of its information is for collegiate basketball.

How can we promote tennis in this country when most organizations aren’t doing what they are supposed to do. Well ,this is not just tennis in general, this is about Philippine sports. We keep on ranting why until now we haven’t bagged yet an olympic gold but have we ever asked ourselves if we did our very best? How can the athletes improve in their disciplines when all we can see is what, basketball?

Ok fine, I’m not against basketball but the fact that basketball isn’t  just so suitable for us filipinos. I guess it’s about time that we embrace and try different sports. Different organizations should support not just basketball but every sport in the country.

Look what happened with our olympians last Beijing Olympics, I guess it’s about time that the government do something about it like any other country is doing. Assign someone who is more capable of doing the job and not just anyone who would just sit there and spend the allotted budget for our sports sector for their own sake.

The ball goes up and the arm goes back and bends. Then the arm straightens while going up. The arm lurches forward and hits the ball across the court. The body leans forward as the arm follows through. All of these movements take place in a few seconds. A voice says, “You try now.” Your arm goes through the same motions. The ball lingers by the net and drops down right in front of the net. You’re disappointed. You try again, this time it goes over the net to the other side. You’re joyful and happy and grateful all at the same time. This is the far, far beginning of the turnaround. The serve is by far the most difficult tennis skill. It will take years to master but it is one of the most important skills. The serve is the move to begin the game, to “serve” the ball.

Did you know that more than 78,000 tennis-related injuries are treated each year?

Common Injuries
When you play tennis you could get injuries to the eyes, neck, shoulders, back, arms, elbows, wrists, hands, and feet.

TENNIS ELBOW

The yearly incidence of tennis elbow in the general population is 1-3%. Tennis elbow often leads to limitation activities of daily living and absence from work. Tennis elbow is also known as lateral epicondylitis. It got its name because, obviously, tennis players get it a lot.
It is inflammation or degeneration of the tendon that attaches to the bony bit (lateral epicondyle) on the outside of the arm or elbow. The main tendon involved is that of the extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle. Even though the injury is called tendinitis (inflammation of the tendon), a more common occurrence is thought to be tendinosis (degeneration of the tendon).
For treatment, apply ice or cold therapy to the to elbow, rest, wear a brace or support to protect the tendon while healing and strengthening, and have it checked out by a doctor.
Prevention
Here are some tips to keep you safe:
1.   always take time to warm up and stretch, warm up with jumping jacks, stationary cycling or running or walking in place for 3-5 minutes.
2.   wear tennis shoes with good support to prevent ankle injuries
3.   for extra support wear two pairs of socks or specially padded tennis socks
4.   to prevent blisters on your hands, dry your racket handle frequently
5.   avoid landing on the ball of your foot, which could result in an Achilles tendon injury
6.   have a first aid kit on hand at facilities and be able to use it
7.   be prepared for emergency situations and have a plan to reach medical personnel
8.   before learning a new skill make sure you are properly prepared
9.   make sure you have proper instruction on how to do new skills
10.   do not force anyone to do something they don’t want to or can’t do

For more information, Please follow our thread PHILTA Requiring Compulsary Identification Card in PTO Forum

We’ve noticed some posts posted in different categories and threads in Philippine Tennis Online Forum, we haven’t formulated the forum rules but for now please refrain from posting off topics and make sure to post it where it is supposed to be.

Thanks,

admin