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SPORTS & LEISURE BY BRENDAN HARRINGTON BROADMOOR TENNIS PROGRAMS FAMILY PROGRAMS QUICK START TENNIS AGES 4-8 WED-SUN 11-11:45 A.M. “VERY FUN WAY TO GET KIDS STARTED WITH TENNIS.” JUNIOR DAY CAMP AGES 9-12 WED-SUN 11 A.M.-12:30 P.M. “OUR PROS ARE VERY KID FRIENDLY AND THE EMPHASIS IS DEFINITELY ON FUN.” ALL ACES The tennis program at The Broadmoor continues to raise the bar The program is anchored by a strong sense of community, with award-winning camps, family programs and fun tournaments for which guests return every year. “It’s the social aspect of the game; making new friends, meeting new people,” says Director of Tennis Karen Brandner. “Our facility is designed for that, it’s a gathering place.” T 28 The Broadmoor Magazine | 2011 • 2012 Brandner credits the teaching staff for the program’s national renown and family-centric attitude. “There’s a real feeling of stability and comfort,” she explains. “Our guests see the same faces year after year—in a good way. It’s a real family feeling in a relaxed atmosphere.” With two clay courts and four hard courts, guests and members have their choice of surfaces and can even play year round when two of the hard courts are covered in the winter. Installed in 2009, the Har-Tru clay courts offer a softer surface that slows down the game and helps to counter the effects of playing at altitude. “We love the clay courts. They are so much easier on the body,” says Brandner. “They’ve been very well received.” The Broadmoor offers a terrific lineup of camps and programs throughout the summer season. Brandner is particularly excited to bring back the Broadmoor In- vitational, a tournament that ran from 1947 to 1987 under then-program director Chet Murphy with good friend and tennis legend Jack Kramer. “We’re bringing this back and it’s something I’d like to do year after year,” she says. he Broadmoor tennis program is at the top of its game—still. Year after year, the resort’s tennis staff, programs and amenities are ranked among the nation’s best and for anyone familiar with the game, it’s easy to see why. FAMILY ROUND ROBINS WEDNESDAY EVENINGS THROUGH SUMMER “GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR FAMILIES TO BE INVOLVED TOGETHER.” SPECIAL EVENTS RALLY FOR THE CURE JUNE 17-18 TWO-DAY EVENT FUNDRAISER FOR SUSAN G. KOMEN “OUR BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR.” BROADMOOR INVITATIONAL TENNIS TOURNAMENT AUGUST 12-14 MIXED DOUBLES; ROOM PACKAGES AVAILABLE WILL FEATURE A WOOD RACKET CATEGORY THIRD ANNUAL WINE TASTING, COOKING & TENNIS CAMP SEPTEMBER 9-11 “A TERRIFIC EVENT THAT BRINGS EVERYTHING THE GUESTS LOVE TOGETHER. THE PARTICIPANTS HAVE COMMON INTERESTS AND REALLY BOND.” ART & WINE LOVERS WEEKEND TENNIS CAMP OCTOBER 7-9 COMBINING THREE SIGNIFICANT LEGACIES OF THE BROADMOOR: FINE ART, FINE WINE, AND FABULOUS TENNIS. FOR A COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS, VISIT THE TENNIS PROGRAM ONLINE AT WWW.BROADMOOR.COM.