The Bulletin: August 2020

The Bulletin: August 2020

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ON THE COVER

Our stuffed local tomatoes plant-based entrée in the Tavern & Grille Photo to the right of our Lotus pond Photos courtesy of Becca Mathias, Communications Coordinator

08 CONNECT

10 SOCIAL

12 GROUNDS

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14 GOLF

18 RACQUETS

20 FITNESS

04 President’s Message 06 General Manager’s Message

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PRESIDENT

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE After months of writing about Covid19, it is a pleasure to write about something positive. I am pleased to announce that Wilmington County Club has been approached to host the 2022 BMW Championship. The BMW is part of the FedEx Cup and would bring the top 70 players in the world to Wilmington Country Club in August of 2022. Hosting the Championship has the potential to provide an economic boost to the Club and the region, help with member recruitment, and give our Club a chance to shine on a national stage. But there is certainly a price to pay. Our members would have restricted access to the Club for some time before, during and after the event. The PGA would spend weeks ahead of the tournament setting up stands and hospitality tents, and there is the potential for damage to the grounds that could take time to recover. It would also require a commitment from our membership to serve as good hosts and volunteer considerable time and talent to ensure a successful and memorable outcome. Let me be clear about where we stand - no decision has been made. Representatives from the PGA Tour and the Western Golf Association recently spent a day with us evaluating the South Course and all supporting facilities. They were very impressed with our potential. Their visit will result in our receiving a proposed contract that includes any suggested changes that could be made to the course. Then negotiations begin. Once they formalize their observations, we will have a much better idea of the financial terms and the impact on our membership. We believe we can conclude the investigative process in time to present a final proposal to the Board of Directors in September. This is an exciting opportunity and I will communicate again as we get closer to a decision. In the meantime, I would appreciate learning whether you think hosting the championship is a good idea or bad. Please feel free to email me with any thoughts you might have at [email protected]. Thank you. Gary Ferguson President

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 Richard H. Keller Advisory Directors Robert G. Hackett, Jr. Calvert A. Morgan, Jr. Pierre duPont Hayward Allen M. Terrell, Jr. John F. Porter, III

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GENERAL MANAGER

AUGUST GREETINGS

“Delaware will remain in Phase II for an indefinite period” . . . Governor John Carney

So, here we are. Caught in the middle between fully open and marginally operational. Caught in the middle of members who are taking the necessary precautions and those who are obviously done with it. Caught in the middle of a staff who needs to work, but do so somewhat afraid for their personal health. Caught in the middle. The problem with being caught in the middle is that most people reside on one side or the other and neither are truly happy when you operate from the center. Yet that is what we have to do. What is the impact of Phase II? Actually not too significant on your day-to-day member use of your Club. If you are just coming out to enjoy a day at the Club, you can do so and it actually isn’t too different thanaday from2019. Sure, therearemany adjustments that have been made. Reduction of dining options, shortened hours of operation in some venues, etc. But those modifications have been established to make the Club available for the vast majority of members at the times they most want to be here. The restrictions that are dictated by Phase II really have to do with interior room occupancy, physical distancing requirements, some service standards, and the ability to conduct social gatherings of any significant size. Of course, those restrictions impact areas that drive a large portion of the Club’s operating revenue. In fact, since the pandemic took hold in March, operating revenues are more than $1.5 million behind last year. The vast majority of that shortfall comes from guest use, Club events and private entertainment. With no indication that things are going to change in the near future, we continue to revise the Club’s financial and operating plan to balance the missing revenues. To date, we have been successful in doing so. But that is why your Club experience may be a little different than you’d prefer. Thank you for understanding.

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 result of the Pandemic has been the complete shredding of the Tennis Improvement Project Construction Schedule. Originally, the project was targeted to be finished by the end of May. We had a good winter with only a minor delay to excavate some rock. But then COVID-19 began its influence. Out of state contractors had to pull off the job and acquire waivers to return. Contractors struggled with employee safety that resulted in staffing shortages. Vendors and suppliers shut down. Although the project never completely stopped, it certainly lost momentum and efficiency. Here we are in August with a lot of work yet to complete. There is light at the end of the tunnel. The court surfaces are being applied to both indoor facilities. Once they are complete and new separation curtains/netting are installed, use can begin. That should happen sometime before the end of this month. The construction of the new Racquets Center that will house the new Racquet Shop may take a little longer. Delays procuring the elevator that is required to meet ADA criteria are still being resolved. The good news is that although the schedule is in shambles, the budget isn’t. We are close enough to the end of the project that we can make that statement with a high degree of confidence. August is always a busy month for our members with plans to take a family vacation, start fall sports, pack up for college, etc. Hopefully COVID-19 won’t upset those plans too much. Whatever, your plans include, please do so safely and thoughtfully.

As always, thanks for reading and I’ll see you at the Club.

Phil Iannelli General Manager

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CONNECT

CONNECT WITH US WCC MOBILE APP

With the app’s one-time login feature, you are just taps away from staying connected to the Club any time, day or night. You can now conveniently register for upcoming social events, view the current calendar and Bulletin, view the menus, contact any of the Club management as well as make your court reservations and golf lessons! This mobile app also allows us to communicate with individual members, targeted groups, or the entire membership, with simple and easy push notifications. To start using the app, follow the following three simple steps: STEP 1: From your phone or tablet, download the ForeTees Club Central app from the Apple Store or Google Play Store. STEP 2: Once downloaded, open the app to generate a one-time login by clicking on “Email me my credentials”. STEP 3: Enter the one-time login into the app and you are all set. MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT The continued success of Wilmington Country Club is a direct result of the membership recognizing the importance of nominating colleagues, friends or family who share similar values and would be a positive addition to the Club. The role as a Proposer, that many of you have done or have considered doing, is recognized and we very much appreciate your commitment to the long-term prosperity of the Club. Though the process has not changed dramatically in the history of the Club, I thought that it would be beneficial to provide a refresh as to what is required to propose a candidate for membership.

Meghan Spero, PGA Membership Development and Communications Manager BE A PART OF THE IN CROWD

Facebook /wilmingtoncountryclub

Instagram @wilmingtoncc1901

Website wilmingtoncc.com

Don’t forget to download our mobile app!

Search “ForeTees Club Central” on the App Store or

Google Play Store. #yourclubyourway

Click here to review the responsibilities of the proposer and process.

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MEMBERSHIP MILESTONES

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

NEWLY ELECTED MEMBERS Christine and Joseph Herdman

NEWLY ELECTED ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Anastasia Aitken, Kelly McDonald, Gail O’Flynn, Jason Rager, Alena Smith, Michael VanSickle

NEWLY ELECTED JUNIOR MEMBERS Amelia Collins, Roberto Buccini, Balthazar Buccini, Shepherd Buccini, Tanner Gordon, Camille Moritz, Emily Simonton, Ryan Simonton, Chrisoula Souleles, Margo Tschantz

MEMBER MILESTONES

Mrs. Judy Landis Setting

15 20 20 20 20 25 30 30 40 45 45

Mrs. Lydia R. Boyer

Mrs. Judith A DeStefano

Mrs. Amanda J. Friz

Mrs. Margo M. Measley Mrs. Sarah S. Lubin Mrs. Diane L. Himes

Mrs. Joanne Seitz

Mr. Charles D. Broll, Jr. Mr. John G. Mulford Mrs. Soonie Mulford

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

Julie P. Cawley - Member 28 years

EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES Barbara Henderson Manager of Banquets, 36 Years Andres Rebollo SeniorEquipmentOperator/SprayTechnician, 18Years Justin Best Chef de Partie, 16 Years

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SOCIAL

AROUND THE CLUB With the warmer weather, the days seem to by passing by faster – it’s already August! The beautiful outdoor weather entices our members to come out for dinner and enjoy the beautiful view from our patio. As a reminder, seating for the patio remains on a first come – first serve basis, no reservations accepted. We do accept reservations for parties of 5 or more for inside the Grille and Tavern. Our July lobster night was a sellout success! Our August date will be announced soon – to keep an eye out for the notice and make your reservation early. EVENING CURBSIDE TAKE-OUT Have you tried our evening take-out service yet? If you haven’t, you are missing out on fantastic entrées and specials. Our daily email is sent out at 4:00 pm each afternoon (Tuesday-Sunday) with the take-out menu and specialty entrée of the evening. Ordering of take-out is best accomplished by calling (302) 655-6171 ext. 1427. LOBSTER NIGHT RETURNS! Enjoy a few photos from our first Lobster Night of the season.

Christine Jordan Clubhouse Manager

FOOD & BEVERAGE HOURS MONDAY Clubhouse F&B: Closed Poolside Café: Closed Curbside: Closed TUESDAY Curbside: 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm Café 1901: 11:00 am - 7:30 pm Poolside Café: 11:00 am - 5:00 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 Poolside Café: 11:00 am - 5:00 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 Poolside Café: 11:00 am - 5:00 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 Poolside Café: 11:00 am - 5:00 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 Poolside Café: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Tavern & Grille: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Pub37:12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dining Room: Closed The Hut: Closed SUNDAY Curbside: 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm Café 1901: 11:00 am - 7:30 pm Poolside Café: 11:00 am - 5:00 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 For Tuesday, August 4th, we have selected The Giver of Stars by JoJo Moyes. Set in Depression-era America, Moyes presents a breathtaking story of five extraordinary women and their remarkable journey through the mountains of Kentucky, bringing books to people who have never had any. Hoping to escape her stifling life in England, Alice Wright, one of these five women, marries handsome American Bennett Van Cleve. But small-town Kentuckyproves equally claustrophobic, especially livingalongside her overbearing father-in-law. So when a call goes out for a team of women to deliver books as part of Eleanor Roosevelt’s new traveling library, Alice signs on enthusiastically. Join us at 4:00pm on August 4th in the Clubroom as Phyllis Aerenson and Patrice Sysko lead the discussion of what life was like for these women as they went from house to house bringing books to those waiting for them. The Clubroom is the large room at the top of the stairs when you come in the main entrance. Remember we still need to wear masks when we meet. Our September selection, The Dutch House by Ann Patchett, was a finalist for the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. The story has been described as a modern day fairy tale as it has the House that the evil stepmother cruelly has snatched from the young rightful heirs. The Dutch House seems like a character in the story. Its name refers to the homeland of the people who built it and it is located in a Philadelphia suburb where Ann Patchett often stopped on her way home from college after the holidays.

UPCOMING SELECTIONS

September 15th - The Dutch House by Anne Patchett (There Fiechter) October 6th - Oil and Marble by Stephanie Storey (Diana Lopez) November 10th - First: Biography of Sandra Day O’Connor (Jane Wood) December 1st - The Flight Girls by Noelle Salazar (Jill McDonald)

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GROUNDS

A NOTE FROM GROUNDS With a few days left on the calendar at press time, July 2020 has not let us down in terms of heat and humidity. When all said and done, over half the month would have been spent at 90° or above, and even more evenings at 70° or more. With these conditions, our turfgrasses and ornamental plants are in need of a break! The month of August usually provides a brief respite before the final push of less than desirable conditions in the month of September. The hiatus of humid conditions and high temps is Mother Nature’s way of informing plants to start growing roots for the long slumber of winter. For our team, the month of August begins our preparations for the 2021 season. While landscaping associated with the tennis improvement project will continue through the month, major seeding operations will occur on each golf course beginning with the primary cut of rough, then progressing into the general roughs. The conversion of our golf course roughs can be a long process, depending upon irrigation coverage to germinate the seed or timely rainfall to aid the process. In addition, we will target unwanted turf varieties with selective applications to limit growth, giving our seed the best possible chance at survival. Our roughs are made up of several different turf species. Our goal is to have one species, turf-type tall fescue. This turf provides contrasting color to the fairways, but also is drought and pest tolerant. Seeding or sodding with this variety of turf is an example of best practices focusing on integrated pest management. Our goal is to plant species in all areas of the Club that naturally ward off various insects and diseases, while using less water to survive.

Jon Urbanski Director of Grounds & Golf Courses

As the pandemic continues to be front and center in our lives, outdoor activities of varying genres has increased immensely. This is evident in our record amount of golf rounds and matches taking place in racquets. Another area we see members utilizing is fishing in the upper pond on 13 and 18

North. From time-to-time, our resident angler visits with us, usually in the early morning hours after dawn. Click HERE to see video of the osprey with a recent catch that appears to be a large mouth bass.

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The osprey will perch on the “nest” on 13 North by the large oak, but has not taking up residence. The bird of prey usually flies off towards Winterthur. We believe the actual nest is on their property or along the Brandywine River nearby where there is less traffic from machinery used in our day-to-day operations. Towards the end of July, we added some friends to Centennial Garden ponds. The Koi carp were shipped to us and stocked by Ric Greback (Racquets Superintendent) and Brett Snyder (North Course Superintendent). Over time, the fish will acclimate themselves to human interaction. This will allow children of all ages to enjoy this area while at the Club.

Lastly, Peter Coates, the Club’s Senior Horticulturist, began his next phase of his career during the month of July. Peter was a valued teammember for the past fifteen years, credited with many improvements throughout his tenure. One of the more prominent upgrades that occurred, was the creation of the tree nursery. The nursery provides us with plant material for decades into the future and Peter’s hand in this will have a lasting effect on the Club.

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GOLF

A NOTE FROM GOLF July was a great month for golf at Wilmington. It started with our well attended Holiday Tournament, won by Doug Herrmann and Trippe Wayman. We had our first Men’s One Day Member Guest and our first Mixed Twilight event of 2020. The month concluded with all of our Club Championships. Congratulations to our Men’s Club Champion Tim Porter, Women’s Club Champion Meghan Adams, and Junior Champion Drew Clark! In August, many of our Annual Championships move into their Semi-Final and Final rounds. The last month of summer also marks another chance to participate in our Summer Junior Golf Class before fall programming begins. We look forward to seeing you at the Club this month. MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP RECAP Men’s Championship Recap Website We a had a beautiful July weekend for the 2020 Men’s Club Championship. The South course was playing firm and fast in true championship form, and provided our competitors a challenging test of golf. In the Championship flight, Tim Porter took the first- round lead with an impressive 73 on the South Course and never looked back. He followed with a second round 72 on the North, and a solid final round 72 on the South, turning in a terrific three-day total of 217 (+4) to claim the title by eleven shots. It was his third Wilmington championship after previously winning in 2002 and 2011. Congratulations to Tim Porter on his third Club Championship victory! Finishing in a tie for second were Randy Mitchell and Matt Homer with a tournament total of 228 (+15). Fourth place went to J.R. Fasy at 233 (+20), and Jared Green and Tom Humphrey tied for fifth place with an event total of 234 (+21). Rounding out the top eight were Scott Porter in seventh at 236 (+23), and Jeff Homer and Drew Clark at 237 (+24) tying for eighth. Congratulations to these competitors on their fantastic play this weekend, which earned each of them an invitation to the Champion’s Dinner.

Michael Shank, PGA Director of Golf

Golf Shop Monday: Closed Tuesday - Friday: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm Saturday & Sunday: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Bag Room Monday: 8:30 am – Dusk Tuesday - Friday: 7:30 am – Dusk Saturday & Sunday: 7:00 am – Dusk Driving Range Monday: 12:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 7:30 am – 7:30 pm Wednesday (Clean Pick): 7:30 am – 5:30 pm Saturday: 7:00 am – 7:30 pm Sunday (Clean Pick): 7:00 am – 5:30 pm

Golf Course Opening

Monday: 9:00 am Tuesday - Friday: 8:00am Saturday & Sunday: 7:30 am

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In the First Flight, E.J. Dealy put together a fantastic final round 81, including an eagle-birdie stretch on holes 14 and 15! His weekend scores of 80 - 81 were enough to edge out Steve Crifasi, Jr. for a three-shot victory. With his win, Mr. Dealy also earned an invitation to the Champion’s Dinner. Our Second Flight provided an exciting finish, with several players in the hunt for the title. Rhett Mitchell and Tom Evans, III, played quality golf and seemed to be in a two-man race in the final pairing. Justin Ross, however, had other plans as he came charging back finishing his final nine with a 3-over par 38! His final round 82 was just enough to take a one stroke victory over Rhett Mitchell. Congratulations to Justin on winning the Second Flight and earning an invitation to the Champion’s Dinner.

Thank you to all competitors for participating in the 2020 Men’s Club Championship.

WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP RECAP Women’s Championship Recap Website

Two rounds of golf were played for the Women’s Club Championship, round 1 on the North Course July 14, and round 2 on the South Course July 16. The field was composed of three flights.

With a solid two-round performance, Meghan Adams won the 2020 Women’s Club Championship! It was her second championship title at Wilmington after also winning in 2019, and her two-round total led the field by six shots. Two-time champion Nicoll Keeney was runner-up. Ava Svinland took the Championship Flight prize.

In the First Flight, Ritz Kozic won the Low Gross Flight winner. Mary Harding Cist won 1st Net, and Susan Herrmann was 2nd Net. In the Second Flight, Bernadette Murphy was the Low Gross Flight winner. Beth DiSabatino was the 1st Net winner, and Ellen Cannon won 2nd Net. Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2020 Women’s Club Championship!

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GOLF

HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT RECAP Holiday Tournament Recap Website

Contested on a hot July weekend, there were a number of teams within striking distance of the lead heading into Sunday, and the door was open for anyone to make a run. In exciting fashion, the team of Trippe Wayman and Doug Herrmann fired an impressive 68 (-2) in the final round aggregate format to jump to the top of the leaderboard. Tim and Cory Porter and Monte and Justin Ross put together great rounds to make a charge up the leaderboard. Ultimately, Mr. Wayman and Mr. Herrmann’s fantastic play was enough to hold off the competition and claim a one- shot victory with a tournament total 171 (-6). In the gross division, the team of Brett Koelle and Don MacKelcan bested the field with a tournament total of 185.

In the daily contests, tournament champions Trippe Wayman and Doug Herrmann took low aggregate score with their nine-hole score of 68 (-2). In the better-ball format, Tim Porter and Cory Porter took low nine with a fantastic score of 30 (-6). Tim Porter and Cory Porter claimed low scramble score with a great nine-hole score of 29 (-6). In the alternate shot format, co-leaders Brett Koelle and Don MacKelcan took low nine with an impressive score of 32 (-4). MEN’S JULY MEMBER-GUEST RECAP Men’s July Member-Guest Recap Website

We hosted our first men’s guest day of the year on July 23rd. There were changes in place this year to provide additional space and safety for our competitors to play, and they enjoyed a great day of camaraderie and golf. The team of Yuri Larrabee, Cole Willcox, Stephen Crifasi, Jr., and Jeffrey Corey came out on top with a terrific net score of -15 (130) in the format of one best ball on Par 3’s, two on Par 4’s and three on Par 5’s. Steve Tigani and his guests finished second at -13. Perry Beberman’s team finished third in a match of cards over Steve Lucas and Mark Aitken at -12.

JUNIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP RECAP We had a wonderful turn out for the Junior Club Championship, July 18 and 19. The 5- & 9-hole divisions both played on Saturday and it was a close contest. The runner-up in the 5-hole division was Sam Perny, finishing one shot behind our winner Ben Eichenbaum! In the 9-hole division, all players were within a few shots of the lead coming to the final hole. Colin Burke was able to make a great par on hole 9 to put some pressure on the leader. It was not quite enough to catch Connor Smolenski who took home the 9-hole division title, with Colin as runner up. The 36-hole Championship was a hard-fought battle with not only the golf course but hot weather as well. Drew Clark took the Round 1 lead overnight with a 74 on Saturday. Jack Homer was right on his heels after a Saturday 79. With both competitors firing 39’s on the front Sunday it was close on the back nine. Jack pulled within two shots of the lead after a birdie on Hole 13. However, when the round was done both Jack and Drew shot 78 on Sunday. Jack Homer finished runner-up and Drew Clark claimed his first Wilmington Junior Club Championship title.

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WOMEN’S 9-HOLE GOLFERS Tiny Mulvena President

9-HOLE EVENTS August 5 :

Barbara Togman Vice President

Susan DiPietro Treasurer

Step Aside August 12 : 6 of 9 August 26 : Swings and Putts

The 9-Holers are clearly back in the “swing” of things with record turnouts for our weekly events. Thank you all for your support and for wearing your masks to protect one another. Due to the pandemic, we are planning our golf events month by month. For August 5th, we have scheduled a Step Aside Scramble. A complete list of additional August events will be sent out soon by Luke Grennan and Tiny Mulvena.

18-HOLE EVENTS August 4: Best 1-2-3 August 11 : Best 2 of 3 August: 18 : Ryder Cup August 25 : Beat the Pro

Congratulations to the following women who placed in our July events:

July 1st - Step Aside Scramble 1st Place - Tiny Mulvena, Marlene Zeleny, Joy Honig, Gail Mumford 2nd Place - Becky Dickinson, Judy Orth, Phyllis Aerenson, Pat Ripsom 3rd Place - Denise Schwartz, Carla Green, Patsy Walls, Jaqueline Kairis July 8th - Stringball 1st Place - Becky Dickinson, Susan DiPietro, Patrice Sysko 2nd Place - Lynn Dealy, Gerrie Pacini, Kris Qualls, Renee Simonton 3rd Place - Denise Schwartz, Phyllis Aerenson, Roz Freeman July 15th - Scramble with the Pro 1st Place - Betsy Hershey, Claudia Peters, Candy DiSabatino, Renee Simonton 2nd Place - Denise Schwartz, Susan DiPietro, Judy Boyle 3rd Place - Becky Dickinson, Jean Neff, Jacqueline Kairis, Emily Simonton July 22 - Odds and Evens 1st Place - Cynthia Wooley, Diane Ciconte, Ruth Handler, Gail Mumford 2nd Place - Denise Dee, Patsy Walls, Ellen Kurtz, Carla Green 3rd Place - Patrice Sysko, Rosanne Cox, Susan DiPietro, Donna Julian

Congratulations to Renee Simonton who prevailed as the 9-Hole Putting Champion!

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

Pam McCrery Treasurer

Ginny Dellose Secretary

Participation in weekly events has been terrific. Thank you all for playing. We hope everyone will continue to play our weekly events in August. Mark your calendars for the Senior and Super Senior Tournament on September 15th. Then invite your friends to play in the Women’s Invitational on September 29th This Member-Guest event on the South Course was postponed from June, and we would love to have a great turnout. WOMEN’S PUTTING CHAMPIONSHIP

In a rematch of the 2018 Putting Championship finals, Bernadette Murphy defeated seven-time champion Gail Anderson for her second 18-Holers Women’s Putting Championship.

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RACQUETS

A NOTE FROM RACQUETS Although August usually slows down a little at the club we expect there to be a lot of activity this August. All our weekly junior tennis clinics as well as our adult tennis clinics, cardio, and match play sessions will be in full swing during this August. Listed to the right are our junior tennis club champions for this year. The event conducted like a USTA tournament was held from July 13-16th. Congratulations to all our juniors at WCC. Please note that our squash facility is open but with strict guidelines. We were able to get state approval to open but need to follow the rules listed below and on-site at the squash courts. Thank you for your adherence to these rules. The ladies fall Wilmington Cup Tennis League will be conducted this upcoming season but on a non formal basis. Matches results will not be tabulated to determine winners of each cup level, just some fun tennis. Look for more details coming soon. Our indoor current and new tennis courts are in the process of being resurfaced. It is nice to see the end of the tunnel and being able soon to play indoor tennis when needed.

Ed McQuillin Director of Racquets

Enjoy playing tennis, squash, pickleball, and paddle, but be safe.

See you on the courts.

SQUASH RETURNS! Squash is available for play! Please click on the following link below for the Phase II guidelines pertinent to squash. Court reservations can be made through ForeTees.

CLICK TO READ PHASE II SQUASH GUIDELINES

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ADULT TENNIS CLINICS, CARDIO, & MATCH PLAY Sign up on ForeTees App up to 10 days in advance. Adult Tennis Clinics and Cardio Tuesday Ladies Singles Clinic

9:00 am - 10:15 am 9:00 am - 10:00 am 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 9:00 am - 10:00 am 8:45 am - 10:00 am 9:00 am - 10:00 am 8:45 am - 10:00 am 9:00 am - 10:15 am 8:00 am - 9:00 am 9:00 am - 10:00 am 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 9:00 am - 10:30 am 9:00 am - 10:30 am 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 9:00 am - 10:30 am 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Wednesday Wednesday

Ladies 3.5+ Cardio Tennis

Men’s Cardio Tennis

Thursday Thursday

Ladies 3.0+ Cardio Tennis Ladies 3.5+ Tennis Clinic Ladies 3.5+ Cardio Tennis Ladies 3.0+ Tennis Clinic

Friday Friday Friday

Ladies Singles Clinic Men’s Cardio Tennis

Saturday Saturday

Ladies 3.5+ Cardio Tennis

Adult Tennis Match Play Monday

Men’s Match Play

Monday Tuesday Tuesday Thursday Thursday Wednesday

Ladies 3.5+ Match Play Ladies 3.5+ Match Play Ladies 3.0+ Match Play Ladies 3.0+ Match Play Ladies 3.5+ Match Play

Men’s Match Play

Friday

Ladies 3.5+ Match Play

Saturday

Men’s Match Play

JUNIOR TENNIS CLINICS Through August 28th Red (Ages 6-8) and Orange (Ages 9-10) 10:15 am - 12:15 pm Upon request juniors ages 6-9 can be transported to the golf clinic at 12:45 pm $200 per week or $45 per day Green (Ages 11-12) 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $300 per week or $65 per day Yellow and Yellow Competition (Ages 13+) 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $300 per week or $65 per day JUNIOR TENNIS CLUB CHAMPIONS Division Winner Finalist Girls 10 Annika Klose Ellen Kirifides Girls 12 Sophie Crain Lily Leung Girls 14 Ava Rubano Meghan Mumford Girls 16 Claire Dignazio Ava Rubano Boys 10 Jack Marshall Asher Eichenbaum Boys 12 Tyler Gordon Samuel DeSantis Boys 14 Michael Dignazio Demetri Moutsatsos Boys 16 Drew Allen Constantine Moustatsos

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FITNESS

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 today! FITNESS TIP This month’s fitness tip focuses on the often- neglected aspect of fitness: recovery and regeneration. The exercise we do is the stimulus for increased strength and performance. The magic happens when we provide our body adequate recovery and regeneration. Here is an outline of what we need to remember to recover and regenerate. Based on member feedback, we will provide detailed information on specific strategies each month. Recovery : a return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength. Regeneration : process of renewal, restoration, and growth. Methods of Recovery and Regeneration • Preparation • Nutrition • Sleep • Massage • Ice and Heat • Foam Rolling Preparation • Recovery begins with preparation • Get in shape to play, not play to get in shape • Balance of all 10 fitness attributes - Fundamental motor skills - Sport specific skills - Mobility - Agility - Speed - Power - Strength - Endurance and metabolic conditioning • Alternate light, medium, and heavy days of training • Periodize training but keep an in-season training program • Regularly monitor your performance

Rick Howard Director of Fitness

FITNESS CENTER HOURS

Monday - Friday : 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday : 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

AQUATICS CLINICS

Aqua Fitness Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:00 am - 8:00 am

Master’s Competitive Lap Swim Wednesdays & Fridays 7:00 am - 8:00 am Junior Swim Clinics Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:00 am - 9:00 am or 9:00 am - 10:00 am 5 Year Old Swim Clinic Wednesdays 9:00 am - 9:45 am Diving Clinic with Brittany Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm

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Nutrition • Recovery Nutrition starts with preparatory nutrition • Adequate calories, macros, and water • Match Nutrition - Athletes should follow a habitually high carbohydrate diet of between 6-10 g·kg-1 to ensure adequate glycogen stores, with women generally requiring slightly less than men. Protein intake guidelines for athletes training at a high intensity and duration on a daily basis should be ~1.6 g·kg-1·d-1. Dietary fat intake should not exceed 2 g·kg-1·d-1. - Caffeine in doses of 3 mg·kg-1 can provide ergogenic benefit when taken before and/or during competition. - 200 mL of fluid containing electrolytes should be consumed every change-over in mild to moderate temperatures of < 27°C but in temperatures greater than 27°C players should aim for ≥ 400 mL. - 30g of carbohydrates per hour of activity and about 20-30 ounces of fluids per hour (30-60 g·hr-1 of carbohydrate should be ingested when high intensity competition exceeds 2 hours). • Post-exercise nutrition - Hypohydration has been found to impair aerobic performance, postural balance, cognitive performance, mood and mental readiness - To properly rehydrate from sweat loss, you need to drink 20 ounces of water for every pound lost - Protein helps with tissue repair after strenuous exercise. Aim for 15-20 g protein if your bodyweight is between 120-150 lbs., 20-25 g if you weigh 151-180 lbs., and 25-30 g if you weigh 181-215 lbs. - Consume 3-4 g carbs for every g protein consumed Sleep • Sleep-promoting lifestyle enhancements • Make lists to keep you organized on match day so you don’t forget anything. • 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 match day performance. • Avoid bright light in the evening (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

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