The Bulletin: November 2020

The Bulletin: November 2020

THE BULLETIN A newsletter for members of the Wilmington Country Club NOVEMBER 2020

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ON THE COVER

Photo of our Yellowfin Tuna entrée in the Tavern & Grille Photo to the right of our plant based Stuffed Poblano Pepper entrée in the Tavern & Grille Photos courtesy of Becca Mathias, Communications Coordinator

08 CONNECT

10 SOCIAL

12 GROUNDS

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14 GOLF

18 RACQUETS

24 FITNESS

04 President’s Message 06 General Manager’s Message

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PRESIDENT

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE I am extremely pleased to announce that we have signed a contract with the Western Golf Association and PGA Tour to host the 2022 BMW Championship. A formal announcement will not be made until later this year so please keep the news within the WCC family for now. The Board is very excited about this opportunity to welcome the 70 best players in the world along with thousands of spectators and a global audience to Wilmington Country Club in August of 2022. Since my initial communication in March, the PGA Tour and the WGA has visited our Club twice exploring ways to optimize the experience for the Tour Pros and golf fans in attendance and on TV. It is a huge undertaking and the WGA and Tour were impressed with the caliber and flexibility of our Club. Following lengthy discussion and with the guidance of our golf course architect, Andrew Green, we have agreed to make quite a few modifications to the South Course. Most of the changes are minor and as you would probably guess are designed to strengthen the course for players that routinely drive the ball in excess of 300 yards. These include new back tees and fairway bunkers. We have also agreed to significantly redesign holes 5 and 14. We firmly believe that our course will be a much better course for Tour and member play following the changes. We were fortunate that McDonald and Sons is already on site restoring the South Course bunkers. They will now also do the work preparing for the Championship. The South Course will remain closed for the rest of this year and will reopen in Mid-April of next year. I am sure you have a lot of questions about the Championship and we look forward to addressing them through a new BMW portal on the WCC website which will be up and running in a few weeks. Tom Humphrey, our Tournament Chairman, is planning extensive communication to keep you informed, and involved, in the Tournament.

Gary Ferugson President

Melissa Riegel Vice President

John S. Wellons Treasurer

Thomas C. Humphrey Secretary

DIRECTORS Class of 2020 D. Michael Gioffre, Jr. Adam G. Landis Jonathan N. Saunders Edward A. Tarlov

Pamela Tikellis Martha White

Class of 2021 Thomas A. Beck

Zachary L. Chipman Kimberly A. Ciconte Robert W. Friz Megan S. Greenberg Lisa A. Schmidt David E. Wilks Edward K. Wissing

Honorary Directors Joseph F. Hacker, III

Advisory Directors Robert G. Hackett, Jr. Pierre duPont Hayward Allen M. Terrell, Jr. John F. Porter, III

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When I first got involved in the BMW discussions, I was intrigued because I thought we could make some money that would go toward the North Course renovation down the road. But I now know the opportunity is much bigger. The prospect of having the golf world focus its attention on Delaware and Wilmington Country Club for one of its biggest events has implications far beyond short term financials. We have the opportunity to promote our Club in association with great brands for two years, attract new members, elevate our prestige in the golf community and give a needed boost to the local economy. And while hosting the Championship will require some sacrifices by our members for a few weeks, it will be fun for our members to help put on a first class show for thousands of spectators and a global television audience! It has been encouraging to receive so many emails and calls endorsing sponsoring the tournament and I remain very grateful for all of your support and patience during this very challenging year. The future certainly looks brighter!

Gary Ferguson President

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GENERAL MANAGER

NOVEMBER GREETINGS I hope this monthly epistle finds you healthy. Just like much of the nation and our State, we have experienced an increase in positive cases of COVID around the Club in the past month. Fortunately, the symptoms being reported seem far less severe than in the early days of the pandemic, but still, there are protocols that must be followed. Beginning with - if you are exhibiting any of the signs of illness, please take precautions and steer clear of the Club. This is getting tougher to determine as we move into “cold and flu season”. The symptoms overlap and a cough or scratchy throat may mean more than it used to. Please be respectful of your Club community and play it safe. Also, should you test positive and have been at the Club in the preceding days, it is important that you make me aware. A call or email will suffice. It is confidential and non-judgmental. We are required to contact trace to determine others (members or employees) who may have been exposed. Obviously this is a time sensitive matter, so your prompt action is important. Last month, I shared the intention to conduct the Annual Election of the Membership as has been done for the previous 119 years. We are fortunate that Club by-laws permit you to vote by proxy so your attendance is not necessary. Some of you may prefer to utilize this option. Should you choose to attend, this year will be different. We ask that only members attend. Upon arrival, members will be asked to go directly into the Ballroom and be seated. Chairs will be properly distanced and attendance will be limited to the first 80 people. There will be no social opportunities provided prior to, or at the conclusion of the meeting. Face masks will be required at all times and physical distancing for those not in the same household will be expected. In short, it will be all business.

Phil Iannelli General Manager

Christine Jordan Clubhouse Manager Tip Tribbitt, CEC Executive Chef Barbara Henderson Manager of Banquets Mindy Blumetti Controller Susan Mathias Administrative Assistant Meghan Spero, PGA Membership Development and Communications Manager Jonathan Urbanski Director of Golf Courses & Grounds Michael Shank, PGA Director of Golf Bob Lennon, PGA Teaching Professional Ed McQuillin Director of Racquets Ed Chilton Assistant Director of Racquets

Clark Verchick Chief Engineer

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Another thing that will be different this year will be Thanksgiving. Due to capacity and occupancy restrictions, there will be no option to “dine-in”. We will be 100% curbside with pickup on either Wednesday or Thursday. By now, you should have received a communication that contains a link to the menu a wine list and ordering procedures. All orders will be placed online as well as your preferred pick-up time and day. Recognizing that large family gatherings might not be so large this year, the menu also includes a special “Thanksgiving Dinner for 2” option. Enjoy! As many of you may be aware, the long-overdue renovation of our 60+ year old main kitchen has been approved by the Board of Directors. In looking at the calendar and the impact of COVID, it was agreed that the best time to undertake this project was this winter. As such, the newly formed Kitchen Renovation Committee (chaired by Tom Nason) has been working diligently with our professional design team to get everything in order for a January start. The Committee has just determined that DiSabatino Construction Company will serve as the Construction Manager on the project. Over the next few weeks, we will be focusing on the sub-contractor bidding, construction logistics, county permitting and schedule. In next month’s Bulletin, I will be better prepared to provide some detail regarding the duration and impact of the project. More to come. Finally . . . within a few days of your reading this, the complete Tennis facility should open. The lobby, restrooms and new shop area could not pass final inspection for occupancy until the elevator providing ADA access was completed. I’ll not pull any punches. The elevator vendor has seriously underperformed and been solely responsible for more than two months delay in our being able to use this area of the project. Their work should be completed within the first week of November. As soon as they are out, inspectors will come in, bless us, and we should be good to go. Due to COVID, there will be no “grand opening” celebration or event to commemorate the milestone. Still, it will be a great addition to the facility and you all are encouraged to take a walk through - even if you don’t play.

That’s all for now. Thanks for reading, stay healthy and I look forward to seeing you at the Club!

Phil Iannelli General Manager

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MEMBERSHIP MILESTONES

Please welcome the following new members when you see them at the Club.

NEWLY ELECTED MEMBERS Edmond Reuschling

NEWLY ELECTED JUNIOR MEMBERS Landyn Harra

MEMBER MILESTONES

Mr. Stephen J. Fox

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Ms. Joy G. Honig

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Mr. Davey Lunger

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Mr. Joseph E. Sheridan, Sr.

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Dr. S. Gregory Smith

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Mrs. Lisa A. Spartin

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Mrs. Martha J. Hays

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Mr. Frederick C. Sears, II

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Ms. Nancy L. Bayard

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IN MEMORIAM The Board of Directors, members and staff of Wilmington Country Club extend their sincerest sympathy to the family of:

James S. Green - Member 30 Years

EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES Jeffrey Anderson Cook, 5 Years Guillermo Tapia Cook, 5 Years Todd Helfrich Cook, 5 Years Paula Kerestus Special Events Coordinator, 1 Year Kevin Diskin Chef de Cuisine, 1 Year

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BIOGRAPHIES OF THE PROPOSED WILMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB DIRECTORS JENNIFER HOPKINS Jennifer Hopkins has been a member of the Club since 2007. She is a graduate of Archmere Academy and Gettysburg College. Prior to moving back to Wilmington, Jennifer worked in Marketing for a commercial real estate firm in Washington, D.C. Jennifer volunteers her time with many school and charitable organizations. Within the Club, she has served on the Young Member’s Committee, House Committee and currently serves on the Ladies’ Tennis Committee. Jennifer, her husband, Brian, and their children, Nora, Elise and Bradley enjoy many aspects of the Club including golf, swim team and tennis. DR. RACHEL HEINLE Rachel has been a member of Wilmington Country Club since 2013. She is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and earned her medical degree from Temple University. She completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Christiana Care Health System. She currently practices gynecology at the Christiana Care Concord Women’s Center. In this role she cares for preventive and acute health needs for women of all ages. She is an active member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the North American Menopause Society. Rachel has served on the Swim Committee for 6 years and on the Membership Committee for the last year. Rachel, her husband Rob, and their two children, Matthew and Bridget, enjoy tennis, swimming, squash, paddle and golf at the Club. DOUGLAS HERRMANN Douglas Herrmann has been a member of Wilmington Country Club since 1986. He is a graduate of The Tatnall School, The University of Virginia, and Syracuse University College of Law. Mr. Herrmann is currently a Partner with the law firm of Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders, where his practice is principally corporate and bankruptcy related litigation. Mr. Herrmann has been appointed by the Delaware Supreme Court to several of its committees, including its Board of Bar Examiners and its Law and Technology Commission. Mr. Herrmann has also served on the boards of various local non-profit organizations. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Herrmann was a business consultant with IBM. Mr. Herrmann actively participates in Wilmington Country Club’s golf and racquets programs. He is the current Chair of the Squash Committee and represents the Club as a member of its squash interclub teams.

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SOCIAL

AROUND THE CLUB The leaves have turned and the last of the warm weather has passed. As we head into the holiday season, things will look a little different this year. Our annual Thanksgiving celebration will all be done curbside. All orders will be placed online and you can pick the time slot best for your schedule. We will be offering times on both Wednesday and Thursday to accommodate the most members possible. Whether you need a pie and gravy or a full turkey dinner with all the trimmings, we’re here to make your Thanksgiving as easy and tasty as possible! OUTDOOR DINING CONTINUES! In an effort to lengthen the outdoor dining season, we have brought in a temporary tent and extra heaters to provide a comfortable and enjoyable al fresco dining experience. String lights create a beautiful ambiance during the evening... seating is first come first serve and will continue while the weather cooperates. THANKSGIVING CURBSIDE SERVICE Happy Thanksgiving! We’re excited you’re celebrating the holiday with us this year! Whether you need a pint of gravy or a full Thanksgiving dinner, we’re here to provide you with delicious options – delivered safely to your car. All of our Thanksgiving orders will be brought right to your car – curbside. To help alleviate congestion, we are limiting the number of pickups for each time slot. If you’re eating early or have a busy Thanksgiving day, we are also doing pickups on Wednesday. All orders will include directions for reheating. If your order includes turkey, please place your order for the day you are eating. All orders with Turkeys must be placed by: Thursday, November 19 All other orders must be placed by: Sunday, November 22 CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE ORDER FORM

Christine Jordan Clubhouse Manager

FOOD & BEVERAGE HOURS MONDAY Clubhouse F&B: Closed Curbside: Closed TUESDAY Curbside: 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm Café 1901: 11:00 am - 7:30 pm Tavern & Grille: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Pub37: 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dining Room: Closed The Hut: Closed WEDNESDAY Curbside: 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm Café 1901: 11:00 am - 7:30 pm Tavern & Grille: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Pub37: 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dining Room: Closed The Hut: Closed THURSDAY Curbside: 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm Café 1901: 11:00 am - 7:30 pm Tavern & Grille: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Pub37: 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dining Room: Closed The Hut: Closed FRIDAY Curbside: 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm Café 1901: 11:00 am - 7:30 pm Tavern & Grille: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Pub37: 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dining Room: Closed The Hut: Closed SATURDAY Curbside: 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm Café 1901: 11:00 am - 7:30 pm Tavern & Grille: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Pub37:12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dining Room: 6:00 pm The Hut: Closed SUNDAY Curbside: 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm Café 1901: 11:00 am - 7:30 pm Tavern & Grille: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Pub37:12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dining Room: Closed The Hut: Closed

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BOOK CLUB November 10th : First: Autobiography of Sandra Day O’Connor by Evan Thomas. Jane Wood will lead the discussion. Note: due to the election on November 3rd, we will meet on the second Tuesday: November 10th, 4:00 pm in the Terrace Room. This book is a detailed biography of Sandra Day O’Connor, America’s first female Supreme Court justice. Born on March 26, 1930, in El Paso, Texas, O’Connor spent part of her youth on her parents’ cattle ranch, the second largest in Arizona at 160,000 acres (or 1/5 the size of Rhode Island). She was adept at riding and assisted with ranch duties. She learned to be independent and tough, and recalls that it was ‘unforgiving country with no heat and no running water.’ From her parents she learned important skills to help her deal with challenging and rough environments for professional women in 1970 - a time where alcohol and sexual harassment was “the order of the day.” Usually O’Connor dealt with all that by just walking away. O’Connor received undergraduate (1950) and law (1952) degrees from Stanford University, where she met the future chief justice of the United States William Rehnquist. Upon her graduation she married a classmate, John Jay O’Connor III. Unable to find employment in a law firm because she was a woman - despite her academic achievements, one firm offered her a job as a secretary - she became a deputy district attorney in San Mateo County, California. After a brief tenure, she and her husband, a member of the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General Corps, moved to Germany, where she served as a civil attorney for the army (1954 - 1957). In 1981, she was confirmed unanimously by the Senate and became the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court until 2005 when she retired. A moderate conservative, she was known for her dispassionate, meticulously researched opinions, and for her pragmatism. She was viewed as a decisive swing vote in the Supreme Court’s decisions.

Please join us as we discuss the life and (on-going) achievements of Justice O’Connor.

December 1 : The Flight Girls by Noelle Salazar. Janet Robinson will lead the discussion. The Flight Girls is a stunning story about the Women Airforce Service Pilots whose courage during World War II turned ordinary women into extraordinary heroes.

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GROUNDS

A NOTE FROM GROUNDS Significant progress has been made over the last month with preparations on the South Course for the 2021 season. Numerous cultural practices (aerification) have been completed, with more on the schedule before we cover the greens for their winter hibernation. Towards the end of the first week of November, we will punch the green surfaces with fourteen inch long solid tines. This will be followed up by injecting sand via the DryJect. Aerification is a necessary evil and several methods are used to achieve turf conditions that can withstand traffic from everyday maintenance and play. Traditional aerification of coring (removal of thatch and soil) lessens compaction from traffic. This removal naturally makes ground conditions softer. However, when we inject sand mechanically using machinery such as the DryJect, our goal is to increase firmness for play. If you think of a green cavity as a completely full, sealed Ziploc bag of mixed soils, and you inject more material in the bag, what happens? The bag swells and becomes firmer or harder. By injecting more material in the plastic bag, we are increasing the bulk density of the contents inside the bag. The same process happens we when inject sand into the greens. Although this has been a process on the greens for a number of years, we began in 2019 addressing the South Course approaches and grass tennis courts with the purpose to have golf shots release to the green and to receive a better bounce of the tennis ball. In 2021, we will expand the DryJect process to the North Course approaches as well. We are currently forging ahead with South Course improvements and the bunker renovation is going well. To date, we have completed about 40% of the bunkers in their entirety – subsurface drainage, Capillary Concrete, sand and grassing. As we begin the month, we will shift equipment to holes 5, 14, 15 and 16 with many enhancements that will be communicated throughout the month and in more detail for our December update. Last month in the Bulletin, we discussed the newer technology of Capillary Concrete. Click here for a video to hear from our Assistant Superintendent Cody Sander as he water tests the Cap Con.

Jon Urbanski Director of Grounds & Golf Courses

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During themonth of October, we added to our teamwith the hiring of an arborist. We are excited to have Jon Auer come aboard as we continue to improve our operations. Jon has been in the care of trees and shrubs as a certified arborist for the last twenty years. He has a passion for horticulture and is thrilled to tend and help shape the landscape of the Club for many years to come. Jon lives in Chesapeake City, Maryland with his wife and three sons and his initial areas of focus has been to address plant health care needs throughout the Club, including the replacement of trees lost in the tornado. Jon has begun preparation regarding programming for the orchard on 9 North to increase fruit production in 2021 and beyond. It’s hard to believe we are in the eleventh month of the year. With all the hurdles we have faced in 2020, we hope everyone continues to remain safe and healthy. From all of us in the Grounds Department, we wish you and your families a happy Thanksgiving!

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GOLF

A NOTE FROM GOLF The leaves are turning and the weather is starting to cool. See this month’s note below for information on the conclusion of our annual championship matches and the opening of our Golf Simulator Indoor Studio. While we are not hosting our annual Holiday Sip & Shop event this year, we will be offering some online Holiday shopping options. Details to follow later this month. The Bag Room and Driving Range are now closed on Monday’s beginning in November. If you need your golf clubs on a Monday please arrange to take them in advance. Additionally, all practice range activity will now take place on mats, with the range closing at 5:00 pm daily. ADVANCE ETIQUETTE VIDEO Click the photo below to view a video about advanced golf course etiquette.

Michael Shank, PGA Director of Golf

COURSE AVAILABILITY November 1 – November 13 Monday: 9:00 am Tuesday – Friday: 8:30 am Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 am November 14 – November 30 Monday: 9:00 am Tuesday – Friday: 9:00 am Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: 8:30 am DRIVING RANGE November 1 – November 13

Monday: Closed Tuesday – Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday & Sunday: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm

November 14 – November 30 Monday: Closed Tuesday – Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. BAG ROOM November 1 – November 13

Monday: Closed Tuesday – Friday: 8:00 am – Dusk Saturday & Sunday: 7:30 am – Dusk

2020 GREENVILLE CUP On October 9th, seven of our WCC men’s annual championship finalists or semi-finalists competed in the annual Greenville Cup. The Greenville Cup is a tri- club match with Bidermann and Fieldstone amongst annual championship winners. Bidermann, the home team, won this year’s contest by three strokes over the second place Wilmington team with a score of 201. We would like to thank all of the members that participated in this year’s event: Jeff Ciconte, EJ Dealy, Gary Ferguson, Steve Lucas, Kevin Maloney, Tim Porter and Trippe Waymann.

November 14 – November 30 Monday: Closed Tuesday – Friday: 8:30 am – Dusk Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: 8:00 am – Dusk GOLF SHOP November 1 – November 13

Monday: Closed Tuesday – Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday & Sunday: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm

November 14 – November 30 Monday: Closed Tuesday – Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

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GOLF SIMULATOR INDOOR STUDIO

Our indoor golf simulator studio is now open. In accordance with current Phase II guidelines, the Indoor Studio is operating under a modified set of rules until further notice.

• A maximum of two non-family members may use the space at one time. • Members must wear a mask at all times inside the Golf Simulator Indoor Studio, even while using the space as an individual. Failure to wear a mask will forfeit further use of the Indoor Studio. • Please wash hands or use hand sanitizer before entering and exiting the space. • Studio door must be propped open using the doorstop to facilitate air flow while in use. • Reservations are scheduled every 35 minutes. The final five minutes is to be utilized to disinfect all touchpoints around the room. Please use the cleaning wipes provided to sanitize all surfaces touched while using the Indoor Studio. DO NOT WIPE the computer monitor. Staff is cleaning the monitor daily. • Food and drink are prohibited in the Golf Simulator Indoor Studio. Reservations for the Golf Simulator are available in 35-minute intervals through the Foretees app, or by calling the Golf Shop at (302) 655-6022. Any member that has not yet used the Golf Simulator Indoor Studio must take part in a 15-minute orientation with a member of the Professional Staff. Orientations are available 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday, and 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. on Sundays. In order to schedule your orientation, simply reserve a time in the Simulator room during the hours provided above, and meet a member of the Professional Staff in the golf shop prior to your allotted time.

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GOLF

ANNUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS UPDATE

Men’s President’s Cup The President’s Cup final pairedMr. BradMitchell andMr. Gary Ferguson. Both came into the match playing quality golf, having won four matches on their way to the finals. Mr. Mitchell got off to a strong start, building a 4-up lead with four holes to play. It seemed the match might be soon over, but Mr. Ferguson battled back from the deficit, winning the final four holes to force a playoff. It was anyone’s match for the taking, however, Mr. Mitchell was able to win the match on the 19th hole. Congratulations to Brad Mitchell on winning the 2020 President’s Cup! Men’s Senior Match Play We were thrilled to have 30 players compete in the 2020 Senior Club Championship Match Play tournament. This season’s bracket featured a lot of exciting match-ups and quality golf. The tournament finals paired Todd Anderson and Randy Mitchell. Both players defeated strong opponents on the way to the championship finals, and Mr. Anderson and Mr. Mitchell played a tightly contested match. In the end, Randy Mitchell was able to claim the Senior Match Play title on the 20th hole. Congratulations to Randy Mitchell on his second Senior Club Championship Match Play title! Men’s Match Play Championship The 2020 Men’s Match Play finals paired defending champion, Tim Porter, against Jeff Ciconte. Mr. Porter and Mr. Ciconte both played solid golf early, with neither competitor able to gain an advantage. As play transitioned to the back nine, Tim Porter was able to build a 2-up lead heading to the 17th hole. Jeff Ciconte did not make things easy for Tim Porter as he tried to close out the match. Mr. Ciconte fought his way back, winning both 17 and 18 to tie the match and force extra holes. On the first playoff hole, Jeff Ciconte stuffed a wedge shot close to give himself a great look at birdie. Tim Porter conceded Mr. Ciconte’s birdie and the match. Congratulations to Jeff Ciconte on winning his fifth Men’s Match Play!

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WOMEN’S 9-HOLE GOLFERS

It’s that time of year again! The WCC Women’s 9 Hole Golf Officers transition to 2021 along with the Committee Chairwomen. At this time it is our pleasure to present Officers for 2021:

President : Barbara Togman Vice President : Rosanne Cox Treasurer : Susan DiPietro Committee Chairwomen :

Events : Becky Dickinson and Roz Freeman Invitationals : Judy Orth and Carla Green

Newsletter : Judy Boyle Booklets : Susan DiPietro Twilights : Renee Simonton Hospitality: Claudia Peters Mentors : Barbara Togman, Roz Freeman, Claudia Peters, Tiny Mulvena

Below is a message from our outgoing president, Tiny Mulvena. Thank you, Tiny, for your leadership in this difficult year.

“My heartfelt thanks to the Women’s 9 Hole Golf group. It has been an honor to serve as your President for the past 2 years. The 9 Hole Golf is a unique collection of personalities who enjoy camaraderie and golf. Although Covid19 interrupted our 2020 Events Calendar, our group was steadfast in organizing their Tee Times with groups playing not just on Wednesdays but many other days as well. Nothing stops the 9 Hole group! We are financially solvent and our welcoming door is open to all WCC women members - you will NOT be disappointed. We are for sure the best kept secret at WCC! For information about joining the WCC Women’s 9 Holers, contact one of our newly elected Officers; 2021 President - Barbara Togman, Vice President - Rosanne Cox or Treasurer - Susan Di Pietro.

Sincerely, Tiny Mulvena”

Enjoy the rest of the season. See you all on the course!

WOMEN’S 18-HOLE GOLFERS Ellen Cannon President Pam Tikellis Vice-President

Pam McCrery Treasurer

Ginny Dellose Secretary

The 2020 season is in the books (and good riddance!), and we are looking forward to 2021. If you would like to join the 18-Hole Women’s Golf Association, please let Susan Mathias, smathias@ wilmingtoncc.com know. We are planning some exciting new events for the 20201 season and hope we will be able to hold our regular Tuesday events beginning in April.

RACQUETS

A NOTE FROM RACQUETS During the month of November we are actively engaged with tennis, paddle, pickleball and some squash play. Listed in The Bulletin are all the new programs for these sports. With the new facility we are now able to have active pickleball and limited safe use of the basketball hoops. We hope you will participate in some of the many activities offered. We have listed a few basic guidelines in The Bulletin to remain safe and healthy. Please follow these few guidelines for yourself and fellow members. We are so fortunate to have this wonderful facility to enjoy your favorite activities with your friends. 1. Wear your mask to the Indoor Tennis Courts and back to your car or Clubhouse when you finish. With the curtains in place sometimes you don’t see other players appearing in front of you. 2. Hand sanitizer has been placed on each court for your safety. Please wash your hands or use the hand sanitizer before, during and after play. 3. While playing and talking between points keep at least 6 feet between other players. 4. If you don’t feel well please stay home and get better and don’t play indoor tennis. 5. We have limited the number of players participating in our clinics and cardio classes and occupying the indoor tennis center well below the state standards. 6. Have fun but please stay safe. We have had a lot of work done around the racquets facility beyond the scope of the new facility. New decking and court skirts have been installed at the paddle courts and new LED lighting has been added to the outdoor clay courts. What a difference in appearance and enhance visibility on the tennis courts. A short racquets tip: Watching the ball at contact is a simple but important aspect of hitting the ball soundly when playing racquet sports. The average professional keeps their eyes at the point of contact (when the ball hits the strings of the racquet) for one to two tenths of a second. The average club player does not keep their eyes focused on the ball at contact at all. Try keeping her head down and watch the ball until after you hit the ball. You will be amazed with your new found consistent, solid contact.

Ed McQuillin Director of Racquets

See you on all the court.

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ADULT TENNIS CLINICS

MEN Monday

7:00-8:30pm

Match Play

Wednesday

6:00-7:00pm

Cardio Tennis

Saturday

8:00-9:00am

Cardio Tennis

Saturday

9:00-10:30am

Match Play

MIXED Thursday

6:00-7:00pm

Mixed Cardio Tennis

LADIES Monday

8:45-10:00am

3.5+ Singles Clinic

Tuesday

8:45-10:00am

3.0 Clinic

Wednesday

9:00-10:00am

3.5+ Cardio Tennis

Wednesday

5:00-6:00pm

3.0 Singles Clinic

Thursday

8:45-10:00am

3.5+ Clinic

Thursday

9:00-10:00am

3.0 Cardio Tennis

Friday

8:45-10:00am

4.0+ Clinic

Friday

10:00-11:00am

3.5+ Cardio Tennis

Saturday

9:00-10:00am

3.0 Cardio Tennis

Saturday

10:00-11:00am

3.5+ Cardio Tennis

Sunday

8:30-10:00am

3.0 Match Play

ADULT PICKLEBALL CLINICS

Tuesday

6:00-7:30pm

Practice and Play

Thursday

10:00-11:30am

Practice and Play

Thursday

5:00-7:00pm

Social

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PADDLE PROGRAM

OCTOBER PADDLE SCHEDULE

MEN’S LEAGUE

Men’s Monday Clinic: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Men’s Monday Night Practice: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

W1, W2 and W3 Teams (Thursdays): 7:00 pm

W4 Team (Wednesdays): 7:00 pm

WOMEN’S LEAGUE

Women’s Wednesday Cup 8 Practice: 11:45 am - 1:00 pm

Women’s Thursday Cup 5 Morning Practice: 8:45 am - 10:00 am

Women’s Thursday Cup 2 Morning Practice 10:00 am - 11:15 am

Women’s Cup 6 Monday Practices: 11:45 am - 1:00 pm

Women’s Cup 3 & 8 Play Mondays 9:30 am

Women’s Cup 5 & 6 Play Wednesdays 9:30 am

Sunday Women’s League Play Sundays 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

WEEKLY CLINICS

Ladies Beginner Clinic: Fridays, 10:15 am

Ladies Clinic: Thursdays: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Men’s Clinic: Mondays: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Junior Clinic (11+): Mondays & Thursdays: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Junior Clinic (7 - 10) Mondays & Thursdays: 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Members must sign up ahead of every paddle event on ForeTees. For more information, contact Lisa at

[email protected].

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SQUASH BUILDING GUIDELINES PHASE II

These guidelines come from WCC, State of DE, and the US Squash Covid-19 Recommendations.

• Members and staff will wear face masks at all times within the facility in accordance with the State of Emergency Orders. Individuals are now required to wear masks and eye protection while playing. You may wear a mask and eye guards, or a mask and an IMask (squash specific) on the court. Eye mask shields available for purchase in the Racquet Shop. • WCC is allowing singles and doubles play. • Court Reservations are required for play. Please use the Foretees System or contact the Racquet Shop. Drop in play is not allowed. • Squash Building hours are from 7:00AM-8:30PM. Singles Court reservations will be one hour long; 45 minutes of play and then 15 Minutes to clean and then exit the building. Doubles Court reservations will be 75 minutes long; 60 minutes of play and then 15 Minutes to clean and the exit the building. Hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes along with a Swiffer like tool to clean the walls will be available outside court 1, between courts 2 and 3 singles, and between the doubles courts. Please help by cleaning all touch points and back and side walls up to six feet high after using the court. Remember, WCC has newly sanded squash floors. Be mindful not to spill or over spray on the walls to avoid getting any fluid on the floors. • Players must apply hand sanitizer or wash their hands prior to entering and when leaving the court. • It is best if members can flick the ball against the wall to pick it up, or use their foot to lift the ball. Using the racquet to toss the ball to serve is also recommended. • Players should do their best to keep their hands off the walls. Each player should bring a towel on to the court and keep it at the tin. Headbands and wristbands work well too. Remember, WCC has newly sanded squash floors. Please do not bring any beverages on the court. • Please enter the squash building through the breezeway entrance or the Racquet Shop, and then exit through the double doors nearest the flag pole. • Players will use a designated area for their bags, marked on the ground outside each court, and use their own equipment. Players should bring their own towels and water bottles. Please leave water bottles off court. • No spectators are allowed in the squash building for viewing at this point. • Private lessons are being offered for both singles and doubles; however maximum of two students on the singles and three on the doubles court. The Squash ball machine is for lessons only and will only be touched by the squash professionals and cleaned between sessions. • There will be no guests allowed at this time. • If you are not feeling well, or have a fever, please stay at home.

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JUNIOR RACQUETS

2020-2021 FALL JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAM Mission Statement : “To provide an athlete-centered environment encouraging kids to become creative problem solvers and conscientious teammates through innovative practices and competitions.” JUNIOR HOT SHOTS

Red 3 (7-8 years) Players will solidify their technical base with a strong emphasis on rallying with topspin. We will introduce different point play tactics and how to use them. This class will prepare players to transition to the Orange court and ball. Kids will play on a 36’ court with a Red ball and use 19’’-23’’ racquets.

The full list of session dates and junior clinic policies are listed below. Class times are subject to change due to indoor court availability. Munchkins (3-4 years) Players are introduced to tennis through a variety of fun, skill-building activities. The primary focus is on developing a strong athletic foundation through high emphasis on agility, balance and coordination. Players will work on proper technique and learn tennis terminology, including the names of the parts of a tennis court, strokes, and grips as they work together in teams. Kids will play on a 36’ court with the Red ball and use 19’’ racquets.

Level: Advanced *Players have completed five sessions of Red 2.

Wednesday 3:45pm-4:30pm Saturday 10:00am-11:00am Orange Hot Shots (9-10 years)

Players will focus on developing a solid technical base in movement and strokes including ball control. They will also learn rules and basic strategy and incorporate in point play situations. Kids will play on a 60’ court with the Orange ball and use 23’’-25’’ racquets.

Level: Beginner Tuesday 3:45pm-4:30pm Wednesday 3:45pm-4:30pm Saturday 10:15am-11:00am Red 1 (5-6 years)

Level: Beginner & Intermediate Tuesday 4:30pm-5:30pm

Wednesday 4:30pm-5:30pm Saturday 11:00am-12:00pm Green & Yellow Hot Shots (11-13 years)

Players will continue to build their athletic foundation as they practice their technical base. We will introduce rallying with the coach as they still work together in teams. Kids will play on a 36’ court with the Red ball and use 19’’-23’’ racquets.

Players will focus on developing a solid technical base in movement and strokes including ball control. They will also learn rules and basic strategy and incorporate in point play situations. Kids will play on a 78’ court with Green Dot and Yellow balls and use 26’’-27’’ racquets.

Level: Beginner Tuesday 3:45pm-4:30pm Wednesday 3:45pm-4:30pm Sunday 2:15pm-3:00pm Red 2 (7-8 years)

Level: Beginner & Intermediate Tuesday 4:30pm-5:30pm Wednesday 4:30pm-5:30pm

Players will continue to build their athletic foundation as they work more on their technical base. In this class they will rally with the coach and also with one another. We will also introduce matchplay focusing on where they stand and how to keep score as well as hitting with topspin. Kids will play on a 36’ court with the Red ball and use 19’’-23’’ racquets.

Sunday 3:00pm-4:00pm High School (14+ years)

Primary focus will be on refining doubles and singles tactics specifically designed to prepare players for Spring High School tennis team tryouts and season. Kids are encouraged to play on WCC Jr. League Teams.

Level: Beginner Tuesday 3:45pm-4:30pm Wednesday 3:45pm-4:30pm Sunday 1:30pm-2:15pm

Level: Beginner & Intermediate Tuesday 5:30pm-6:45pm Wednesday 5:30pm-6:45pm Saturday 11:00am-12:00pm

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JUNIOR ACADEMY These classes are for players who meet WCC Jr. Tennis Pathway parameters and want to pursue more competitive opportunities. Academy players will be encouraged to play on our Junior League Teams, as well as compete in both District (DE), Sectional (DE, NJ, PA) USTA tournaments. Classes will include on- court playing and off-court fitness training portions. All players who register for the full session will receive an End of Session Player Review. Class times are subject to change due to indoor court availability. Orange Academy Players will refine their Athletic Development, Movement, and Stroke Competency as they continue to develop expertise in each area of the court. Kids are encouraged to play in USTA Level 8 Orange Ball tournaments and Orange Ball Leagues.

Level: Advanced Monday 4:00pm-5:15pm Thursday 4:00pm-5:15pm Friday 4:00pm-5:15pm Green Academy

Players will continue to develop their shot making ability and be introduced to specific competitive patterns of play. Kids are encouraged to play in USTA Level 7 Green Dot tournaments and participate on the WCC Green Dot Jr. League Teams.

Level: Advanced Monday 4:00pm-5:15pm Thursday 4:00pm-5:15pm Friday 4:00pm-5:15pm Yellow Academy

Players will be perfecting their individual style of play and learning how to combat opposing styles. Players will practice offensive and defensive patterns of play and sharpening the tools needed to execute them at the highest level. Kids are encouraged to play USTA Level 6 tournaments and participate on WCC Jr. League Teams.

Level: Advanced Monday 5:15pm-7:15pm Thursday 5:15pm-7:15pm Friday 5:15pm-7:15pm 2020-2021 FALL JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAM SESSION DATES Session 1: September 8-November 1 Session 2: November 2-December 20 (No Classes on 11/25-11/27) Holiday Clinics: December 28-December 30

Session 3: January 4-February 21 Session 4: February 22-April 11 Session 5: April 12-May 30

Class Size Policy : To ensure each player receives the best quality of instruction we will be limiting class sizes to 6 players per court. Classes will also need at least three players for the program to go forward. Make Up Class Policy : Kids can make up two classes in the following session. If your child is not able to come, please let us know so that players on the waiting list or who’d like to drop in are able to join the class that day. Drop-In Policy : Kids are able to drop-in into any appropriate level class that is not full (6 kids). The drop-in rate is slightly higher per class than registering for the entire session.

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FITNESS

FITNESS CENTER HOURS Monday - Friday : 6:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday & Sunday : 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

The Fitness Center has been serving members’ fitness needs for six years! Since November 3, 2014, the Fitness Center and staff has been providing expert services in personal training, youth training, yoga, group exercise, massage, and reflexology. Thank you to the dedicated members who have been part of our success! If you haven’t yet taken advantage of the wonderful facilities and programs we offer, please stop by. We are here to serve you every day (except Christmas Day). FITNESS CENTER REMINDER 1. Masks can only be taken off on cardio equipment. It must be worn at all other times. 2. Don’t go on a cardiomachine next to someone else. 3. Clean every piece of equipment you touch. OUTDOOR FITNESS CLASSES Monday : 10:00 am - 11:00 am - Senior Fitness Instructor: Mary Harrison. Senior fit is the ideal class for the 55+ that puts the focus on strength, balance and overall health and wellness. Thursday : 6:00 am - 7:00 am - Warm Flow Vinyasa Instructor: Beth Sheehy. Start your day with an invigorating sunrise Vinyasa practice. Physically challenging yet mentally calming this 6am class is a great way to connect mind body & breath. Leave feeling centered and empowered! Friday : 9:00 am - 10:00 am - Tri-Fit Instructor: Mary Harrison. Tri-Fit the perfect class that melds the trifecta of strength, flexibility and cardio to create an hour of full body goodness.

Classes will be moved into the Indoor Tennis Courts when the cold weather sets in.

Members should sign up on the Club website on Mind Body since space is limited. Please bring your own mat for the class. ELITE PHYSICAL THERAPY Elite PT is happy to be back with our friends from the WCC. We are now offering physical therapy appointments to club members five days a week. Call (302) 477-1536 to schedule with Kyle and Rudy today!

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THE IMPORTANCE OF SLEEP Sleep, or more accurately, a good night sleep, has been shown to improve mood, concentration, and decision-making. Consistent sleep patterns are not always easy but here are some tips: • Before bed, breathe deeply, in through your nose and into your belly for five minutes to calm your mind and lower your heart rate. • While breathing, visualize great performance. • Avoid bright light close to bedtime (that includes the light from cellphones, laptops etc.); it can inhibit melatonin production by sending alerting signals to the brain. • Keep your room cool, at about 65 degrees. Body temperature is tied to your sleep cycle, so if you’re too hot it can interfere with that cycle causing restlessness. • 7-9 hours of sleep are recommended. Aim to go to bed and arise at the same time each day • Lack of sleep impairs decision-making, increases risk of injury, and can reduce performance. GRIP STRENGTH AND HEALTH! Everyone should consider getting a grip! This article explores the connection between causes of mortality and grip strength. This study concluded that grip strength has a strong inverse relationship with many causes of mortality. Weaker grip strength was shown to cause a higher incidence of mortality diseases. It was also shown that grip strength has a strong correlation to leg muscle strength and limb muscle strength along all age ranges. What does this mean? This could mean a lot of things, but most likely it means that people with greater grip strength have healthier habits and regular workout routines that are well rounded. Grip strength is a crucial element involved in many Olympic lifts such as dead lifts, snatches, and cleans. Grip strength is frequently skipped in workouts, many people do not have free weight exercises in their exercise programs for many reasons. I would not promote beginners or older people trying Olympic lifts without proper instruction and supervision. However, farmers walks are a great safe way to increase total body stability, abdominal strength, and grip strength. One reason that weak grip strength could correlate with diseases such as heart disease is circulation efficiency. The muscles of the body assist the heart with circulating the blood through their contractions. The heart can have a difficult time pumping the blood out to the periphery of the limbs causing added strain on the heart, increasing blood pressure, and higher heart rate. If this persists for years or decades the chances to have heart disease would be higher. How can someone prevent this from happening? Some ways to prevent this from happening are to stay active, lift weights, do grip strength exercises. Strengthen your body to take the stress off your heart. Some exercises everyone can do are farmers walks, forearm curls, and hand strength grippers. More experienced lifters should also do deadlifts, preferably with a hex-bar because it is safer for your back. Advanced lifters should add in snatches or cleans. These last two exercises are very advanced and not recommended for most people. Everyone should ask a fitness professional to go over with them a couple of the exercises mentioned in this article and complete those exercises a couple times a week.

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