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In This Issue - June 2005

Maria Sharapova
in Her Own Words

Fist Pumping: Pleasure or Ploy?
Hit 'Em Where They Ain't?
Tennis in Lake Tahoe

 

 
 



 

 
 


Guaranteed To Have A Ball!

Ranked as "A Top 50 U.S. Tennis Resort" by Tennis Magazine for the last nine years, and "A Top 10 Resort in the World," by Tennis Resorts Online, TOPS’L, Beach and Racquet Resort, in Destin, Florida radiates an atmosphere of enthusiasm for tennis. Whether you see it as a beach resort with tennis, or a tennis resort with a beach, you will find yourself being drawn to become part of the action and the camaraderie at TOPS’L.

 

Aside from their luxurious accommodations and amenities, the staff at TOPS’L is ranked second to none.  The Director of Tennis, Woody Hoblitzell, has spent the last ten years at TOPS’L and has received several awards. Woody has spent most of his life on the courts, as a player, as a coach and as a professional.  That’s why he only chooses a team of staff members who care as much about tennis as he does. So much that everyone behaves as if the racquet club is a second home and not a workplace. 

Continuing with the highest level of expertise at TOPS’L is Joe D’aleo, the Head Professional Tennis Coach. The former Georgia Tech player has spent the past eleven years coaching several sectionally and nationally ranked juniors, while also being named 2004 Emerald Coast Tennis Teaching Professional of the Year.  Between Woody, Joe and their staff, the enthusiasm and personal attention position TOPS’L as a haven for vacationers who want to spend hours on the court.  TOPS’L Beach and Racquet Resort has twelve Rubico tennis (soft) courts and two hard tennis courts to choose from; some courts even offer stadium seating. A complimentary tram is available to transport you between the courts, your luxury condominium and the beach.

 

And if tennis is not your game, enjoy other TOPS’L features ranging from a state of the art fitness center, with personal trainers and certified massage therapists to relaxing under your beach umbrella in a comfortable lounger watching the emerald green surf dance on the sugar white sand.  Enjoy an elegant evening with fine dining at the Ocean Club Restaurant or if you want a quiet evening, take advantage of the fully equipped kitchen in your private condominium.

And, not to worry, the kids aren’t left out of all the fun.  Visiting children are crazy about the seasonal, TOPS’L Explorers Klub.  It features wacky pool games, beach olympics, arts and crafts, and exciting field trips.  And, if Mom and Dad need an evening out, the kids head over to Kids Night Out, with great activities like pizza, movies, karaoke and fun!  There is always something out of the ordinary going on!

 

Young and old, there is always plenty to choose from.  Whether it’s a romance package including a chilled bottle of champagne, massage and a room with a king bed, where you are bound to fall in love all over again, or golfing on one or more of the 20 Championship golf courses.  We’ll customize a golf vacation just for you, with green and cart fees and guaranteed tee time up to six months in advance at the courses you choose.

TOPS’L, Beach and Racquet Resort in Destin, Florida,  has 13 tennis packages, which consist of private lessons, group clinics, advanced court time reservation, pro shop discounts, ball machine rentals and much more.  TOPS’L offers tennis packages for groups, families, teams and even children as young as 5. And, with at least one clinic or event everyday of the year, including holidays – Be Prepared, you are going to be spoiled.

TOPS’L Beach and Racquet Resort
9011 Highway 98 West
Destin, FL. 32550
888-867-7535
www.topsl.com

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