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ECC to Host ITA National Indoors

ECC to Host ITA National Indoors
The 2nd annual ITA Division II National Women’s Team Indoor Championship showcases eight of the top women’s Division II teams in the three-day tournament to crown an indoor national champion will take place at Edmond Center Court February 26-28, 2021. Admission is free. Click here to learn more about this tournament.
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Robinson Joins Teaching Staff

Robinson Joins Teaching Staff
February 4, 2021 - We are excited to announce Marina Robinson will be joining our team. Read more about Coach Marina in her bio. Marina Robinson began playing tennis as a seven-year-old in Moscow, Russia. She was coached by Rauza Islamova, mother and first coach of Marat Safin and Dinara Safina, and trained with Natasha…
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Instruction Suspended

February 3, 2021 - Unfortunately, we have had a few of our coaches test positive for COVID.  Out of precaution, I have decided to cancel all instruction immediately through the end of the day, Sunday February 7th.  This includes private and group lessons as well as all junior and adult classes.  All of our teaching pro's…
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Minihan Family Named Ralph W. Westcott National Family of the Year

Minihan Family Named Ralph W. Westcott National Family of the Year
December 28, 2020 - The David & Lisa Minihan family of Edmond, Oklahoma, are the winners of the 2020 Ralph W. Westcott USTA Family of the Year Award.  Since 1965, the annual award is presented to a family that volunteers its time to promote amateur tennis, emphasizing the theme that tennis is a family game.…
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Facility Enhancement Update

December 28, 2020 - November was a big month for facility enhancements. Shade structure installation and landscapting started the first part of last month. While there were a few hiccups, progress is still being made. We are hoping the shade structures will be completed around the first of February. These structures will be installed on…
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Edmond Standout Joins Teaching Staff

Edmond Standout Joins Teaching Staff
MAY 19, 2020 - Kickingbird has added their third teaching professional in the past four months. This time, Alli Hodges will be joining Kickingbird effective this week. "We are making a serious investment in our junior program, specifically our Junior Academy. The addition of Alli will continue to build our Academy to a higher level.…
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Kickingbird to Re-Open

APRIL 28, 2020 - We are excited to announce the re-opening of Kickingbird Tennis Center May 1st. While there are some necessary restrictions, we are now able to open the indoor courts along with having 4 players plus a coach on the court. Our teaching professionals are now available to give private and group lessons.…
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Two-Time Hall of Famer to Lead Junior Academy

Two-Time Hall of Famer to Lead Junior Academy
APRIL 14, 2020 - A stand-out teaching professional is headed to Edmond, Oklahoma. Kickingbird would like to announce the hiring of Aaron Marchetti, USPTA. Aaron comes to us from Kansas City where he ran his own academy, Marchetti Tennis Academy. "I could not be anymore excited to have Aaron and his family join our team.…
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Kickingbird Closing – COVID-19

Good Evening Tennis Family,As you know, things have been changing by the hour.  Today is no different.  Unfortunately, effective at midnight, Kickingbird Tennis and Golf will have to close through April 30th.   Thank you in advance for your understanding and patience with all of my emails during this time.  Once COVID-19 is under control and the…
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KB Operations Update March 26, 2020 UPDATE 8:40am

Good Morning Tennis Family!We had another change yesterday, late afternoon.  The Governor sent a press release out that gave a clearer definition on what needed to be closed.  Tennis and Golf public parks were on the list that can continue to function.  Therefore the City of Edmond contacted me and said that we can re-open.…
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