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Tennis + Pickleball Open House
Date: Sunday May 26 
10am-11:30am: Tennis
11:30am-1pm: Pickleball 
Open House Rain Date, Monday, May 27
Fee: FREE
Interested in being part of a fun tennis and pickleball community? Looking to join and want to  b sample what we offer? Our Open House is a great way to experience what it’s like to be a member! Whether you are already a tennis or pickleball player or you’d like to learn, join us on this special day to kick off the 2024 season. You’ll have a chance to play with members, learn more about our programs and events, and mingle with our community over food and refreshments. If you are unable to attend our Open House, we are happy to schedule a visit for you to meet and play with members and see what we have to offer.

If you have any questions, please email: office@lbifoundation.org

Pickleball Clinics will start in the beginning of May 2024

MARGARITA Tennis!
Jul
29

MARGARITA Tennis!

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BYO appropriate snacks and drinks. We'll enjoy festivities before moving to the courts for some fun and probably very interesting tennis games! All levels are welcome to give it a try or just come to watch from our breeze-cooled pavilion.

PLEASE SIGN-UP IN ADVANCE AT THE TENNIS PAVILION

RECREATION MEMBERS - FREE
GUESTS - $10

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Tennis Open House July 1 CANCELLED
Jul
1

Tennis Open House July 1 CANCELLED

We'd still love you to stop by this summer!
Tour our Har - Tru courts or set up a game with our members.
Contact our Tennis Director Jeff Shrager for a free chance to experience our club.
Call: 609.494.1642
Email: tennis@lbifoundation.org
Or visit the Tennis Pavillion

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Tennis Open House June 4
Jun
4

Tennis Open House June 4

Interested in our courts and thinking about joining? The Tennis Open House is a great way for prospective members to see what we have to offer. Whether you are already a tennis player or you’d like to learn, join us on the courts for our Tennis Open House to kick off the 2022 season. You will have a chance to play with members, learn about our tennis program, and mingle with the community over food and refreshments.
Rain Date: June 5th, 2022

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  • Brent Chaffee

    DIRECTOR OF RACQUET SPORTS

    BIO
    Brent Chaffee

    Brent Chaffee is the Director of Racquet Sports and is a USPTA certified professional. Brent began his tennis journey with the help of two legendary coaches, Gilbert Rincon and Rick Ferman. By age 16, Brent was simultaneously competing in USTA and Junior Davis Cup tournaments while coaching in Michigan. He accepted a tennis scholarship at Ferris State University, and made it to NCAA D2 Finals in Oklahoma. Brent received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and an MBA from University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Brent missed teaching and playing tennis, and has returned to LBIF to share his love of the game and make a meaningful impact on-court.

  • Tom Delbury

    DIRECTOR OF TENNIS AND FACILITIES MANAGER

    BIO
    “Tennis Tom” returns for his second year at LBIF in a co-management role with Brent. Tom has been teaching locally and professionally for over 20 years, leading group programs and private instruction. He holds a level 2 certification through Professional Tennis Registry (PTR). His concentrations include 10 and under, 11 to 17 year olds, and adult development. Driven by the guiding principle “Do something you love and you’ll never work another day in your life,” Tom’s goal is to deliver the best possible tennis and social experience for players of all ages and levels of ability. His coaching style and delivery of technique have provided his students with the skills to play collegiately or simply enjoy this life sport.

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