Monmouth Community Tennis Association
Monmouth, OR 97361
Are You Interested in Meeting Neighbors, Making Friends, and Having Fun While Getting Some Exercise?
​​Come Play With Us!
Where and When We Play:
Our “Home Court” is the only tennis court owned and managed by the City of Monmouth, and is located at the Monmouth Recreational Park. We play most mornings between 8:15 and 10:00 and sometimes during the evening, Although there is usually someone at the courts most mornings, the best days for finding us there are Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. If you are interested in playing at other times, let us know. Click on the Contact Info tab in the menu above for a map and contact information.
Who We Are:
We are members of the Monmouth community who like to play tennis and have a good time. We invite anyone who is interested to join our group.
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Our Goals:
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Promote a healthy and active lifestyle for people of all ages, skill levels and physical abilities
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Promote and nurture a sense of community, camaraderie, and lasting friendships by providing an opportunity for people to meet and interact with others in a fun setting
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Provide equipment for those who want to play tennis but are unable to procure it themselves
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Provide basic instruction and inspiration for those wish to learn or improve their tennis skills
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Support the maintenance, upgrade and preservation of the Monmouth Recreational Park tennis courts
Why Tennis:
Tennis is a sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels. It is a non-contact/low-impact sport that is not only fun, but contributes to an active and healthy lifestyle. Numerous studies have shown playing tennis regularly:
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Increases aerobic capacities and reduces risk of heart disease up to 50%
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Lowers resting heart rate and blood pressure
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Improves metabolic function
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Increases bone density
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Lowers body fat
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Increases reaction time
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Improves muscle tone, strength, balance and flexibility more than just about any other sport
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People who play tennis score higher in vigor, optimism and self esteem and score lower in anger, confusion, and tension.
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Membership:
There is no membership requirement. All are welcome.
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How much does it cost?
Nothing. All you need is a desire to have fun.
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Don't think you are good enough?
Don't worry...You'll feel right at home when you see how we play. All skill levels are welcome, even if you have never played before. We just enjoy hitting the ball while socializing and having fun. In fact, we don't even keep score.
No Racquet?
No problem. We have extras you can use.
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