Women’s Tennis Quest- Questions and Answers

Open your senses and experience the great outdoors with a new addition to the Women's Quest series.  This weekend retreat at the base of Boulder’s famous Flatirons will include tennis, yoga, hiking, nutrition for sports and well being, and fun and games with fellow tennis players. We will teach you how to tap into all of your abilities-physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual-and begin the journey towards a new level of play. Each participant will be treated to a video analysis using Dartfish technology and return home with a video of individual instruction and memorable moments. This weekend is designed for advanced beginners to advanced players and players will be grouped accordingly. Come and join some of the best pros from the Front Range and get your season off to a great start.

What to bring:

• Racquet
• Tennis shoes and clothing
• Personal tennis gear
• Sunscreen and sunglasses
• Hiking/running shoes
• Yoga clothes
• Swimsuit if desired-pool will be available at FAC
• We will have demo racquets on site and provide the rest of the tennis equipment.

The AMAZING Staff:
Colleen Cannon: World and National Triathlon Champion
Sue Burke: Former pro and USTA National Coach. Co-founder of the Denver Reebok Urban Youth Academy.
Nicole Kenneally: CU Women’s Coach and founder of the Tennis Marathon for Breast Cancer
Karrie Bach: Former pro and collegiate volleyball player. Nutritionist extraordinaire.
Stacie Vasaune: Former DI player at Michigan. Head Pro at LakeShore Athletic Club.
Aimee Irwin: Director of Tennis at Devil’s Thumb. Former DI player at New Mexico.
Rhona Kaczmarczyk: CTA female player of the year. Former Irish Fed Cup player.

Food and Accommodations:
These are not included in the cost for this retreat but we have some great local options:
Hotel Boulderado: a Boulder landmark located near the famous Pearl Street Mall
Homewood Suites, 4950 Baseline Rd, Boulder, 303-499-9922 This hotel is next door to Flatiron Athletic Club and close to the CU courts where the retreat will take place

Healthy breakfasts and lunches can be purchased through Women’s Quest for an additional cost. Sports drink, Odwalla juice, water and healthy snacks will be provided during the retreat.

Weather
Average high 77-80, average low 38. We are planning on sunshine and blue skies.

Schedule:
Friday June 20th
4-5 registration at CU
5-7 play
7:30 dinner and talk

Saturday June 21:
7:30-9 Hike at Chautauqua Park
9-10 breakfast
10-noon play
12-1 Lunch
1-2 nutrition for life and sports
2-4:30 play
4:30 go to Flatiron Athletic Club
5:00-7:00 Dartfish Video Analysis
7:00 dinner

Sunday June 22:
7:30-9 Yoga at FAC
9-10 Breakfast
10:15-12:30 Tennis
12:30-1:30 Lunch with lecture on Mind Games for improved performance
1:30-3:30 play
3:30-4 wrap up

What is Dartfish Technology?
Dartfish is an innovative technology where the athlete is filmed with a digital camera by the coach and the film is fed into the software, which allows the filmed material to be analyzed in ways not possible before. Movements can be slowed down and sequences can be overlaid with reference film to show differences to a model, etc. The player can make stroke improvements and get better results in a much faster time.

Am I in good enough shape to do the retreat?
Most likely! We adapt to all levels of fitness and experience and players will be grouped accordingly. You can work at your own level of intensity on and off court and our instructors are attuned to individual needs. We do suggest that you start a workout program and have some prior tennis experience before you come to WQ, so that you can get the most out of the retreat. Your training does not have to be a hard-core program…just get out and PLAY and BE ACTIVE several days a week.

Airport:
Fly into Denver International Airport (DIA) and take the Home James shuttle or Super Shuttle to your hotel. If you stay at the Homewood suites you can walk to Flatiron Athletic Club. For those flying in, WQ will provide transportation to retreat activities and facilities during the weekend.

How will I get to Boulder from the airport?
You can reserve a space on Super Shuttle. Once you know your flight information, please contact us and we will help you make the reservation and provide further instructions.

What time should I arrive?
Registration for the retreat begins at 4:00 pm on Friday June 20th

Early arrival and departure:
Feel free to spend a few extra days in and around Boulder

Retreat end?
We will conclude at 4 pm on Sunday June 22nd.

Driving?
We will hold registration at the CU South Campus Courts

Directions:
From 36 West: Take the FootHills Pkwy/Table Mesa Exit. Bear right at the exit towards Table Mesa Drive. Take a left at the first stop light onto Table Mesa heading West. At the third light, immediately after the overpass, take a left onto the street next to the CU South Campus sign. Follow that road back through the gates until you see the courts on the right hand side. Parking is free at the courts.
 
From 36 East towards Denver: Exit Table Mesa Drive. Continue straight through the traffic light, crossing Table Mesa Drive, and continue along the dirt road, through the gates to the courts. The courts and free parking are on your right-hand side.

How do I sign up for the Tennis Quest?
You can call the Women’s Quest office at 303-545-9295 or email colleen@womensquest.com, you can also fax your registration form to 303-443-3620
Please make your check for $425 to Women’s Quest and mail it in with your profile form to:
Women’s Quest
2525 Arapahoe Ave, Suite E-4, #181
Boulder, CO 80302

What is the reservation and cancellation policy?
A $250 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration.  This deposit must be paid by cash/check.  If you prefer, the remainder of your balance may be put on Visa/MasterCard/Discover.  The remaining balance is due 60 days prior to the retreat.  If you cancel less than 60 days prior to the retreat, 50% of the payment, less deposit, will be refunded.  We are not able to provide refunds for cancellations within 14 days prior to the retreat.  Please note that injury or illness does not disqualify you from the cancellation policy.  We are unable to transfer deposits and/or payments from one year to the next.  We reserve the right to cancel any retreat and will not be responsible for additional travel costs incurred.  In the unlikely event that a retreat is cancelled, we will promptly refund any money you have sent us. 

Contact during camp:
Colleen cell: 720-951-0762
Sue Burke’s cell: 720-470-2310

Sponsors
We have tons of fun SWAG for you for the Tennis Quest
WQ t-shirt
Specialized Water bottle
String, wristbands and other fun tennis stuff
Barbara’s Bakery cookies and snacks
Lara Bars

The staff at Women’s Quest is EXCITED to meet you…we are looking forward to a REMARKABLE TENNIS QUEST!  We hope this answers your questions.  You are always welcome to call or email us anytime if you have further questions. 

"There is no end, believe me, to the happiness your body is willing to bear."
--Mary Oliver