Successful Meetings - January 2008 - (Page 49) Pointers From The Pros Food is key. We like to offer a boxed lunch for the guests before or after the tournament. We also always have Gatorade and water, a power bar of some sort, and some kind of salt product, because in case of dehydration, that’s what your body needs. —Tim DiDonato, Hilton Waikoloa Village block off one or two [in-house] pros for the entire day as a service for their group,” which allows attendees to schedule private lessons at their leisure, and is a popular option for incentive groups, says Jonathan Barth, head tennis professional at Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s West Beach Tennis Club. Brandner’s staff also coordinates mini-camps for groups that condense into three hours what is usually taught during a three-day program. Participants are led through the progression of the game in a noncompetitive environment, and a four-to-one ratio of SUCCESSFUL MEETINGS JANUARY 2008 attendees to pros allows for beginner, intermediate, and expert courts so that all participants are challenged equally. For guests looking to add a bit of English flair to their event, Saddlebrook will coordinate a “Strawberries and Cream” round-robin event using its two grass courts. The tournament mimics the feel of Wimbledon, and planners can incorporate a courtside table with strawberries and cream, water, mimosas, and other treats. “You get that Wimbledon experience,” says Moore. “A lot of people have never played on grass, so it’s a totally new experience for everyone.” mimegasite.com Tennis pros attribute the renewed interest in the sport to the popularity of American tennis stars like Andy Roddick, more televised tournaments such as the six-week U.S. Open Series that precedes the U.S. Open, and an increase in league play across the country. Regardless of what piqued their interest, the fact that more people play and watch tennis makes the sport a perfect option for meeting groups looking to incorporate an unexpected activity. Ready or not—it’s time to dig out your wooden racket and Izod collection and give the “sport of a lifetime” another chance. 49 http://mimegasite.com
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