Galvin Terrace Sports Complex to Open, 1978

Scranton Tribune article about the opening of the University of Scranton Galvin Terrace Sports Complex.

1978-06-09

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FINISHING TOUCHES — University of Scranton tennis coach Mike Strong (center) watches as workmen apply finishing touches to fence surrounding new outdoor sports complex at U of S. The complex features six tennis courts and two regulation size basketball courts.
-(Tribune Photo by Tony Sandone)
U of S to Open Sports Complex
By JACK SEITZINGER
The outdoor sports complex at the University of Scranton, featuring six tennis courts and two regulation size basketball courts, will be officially opened this weekend.
Nets were installed on the tennis courts, located on two levels, Thursday and the complex will be opened to the general public for one week beginning Saturday.
Only one thing will be missing. There will be no lines for singles or doubles competition. The plexi-pave surface won't be applied until the week of June 18, according to U of S tennis coach Mike Strong. After that the University of Scranton Tennis Association will take over.
The UTA will be in operation through Aug. 15, with courts to be supervised seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. During the summer period, use of tennis courts will be available only on a fee basis, via membership in the UTA.
Membership fees are as follow:
University of Scranton students, $10 for the summer with unlimited use; faculty and staff, $20 per individual and $40 per family; alumni, $25 per individual and $50per family; other individuals, $50 each and $75 per family, excluding children.
UTA membership fees will provide the necessary funds for supervision of all courts during the summer tennis season, and will help defray the costs of operating the facility.
"We're also planning a juniors program during the summer months," Strong explained, "but details are still to be worked out. And we plan to use it for the National Youth Sports Program, although jt will not be an assigned area."
Strong is extremely happy that the U of S will now have its own "home court" for tennis. "It'll definitely boost our program," says the veteran mentor. "Doubletier Racquet Club has been very cooperative, but transportation and court priorities have been a problem. This will eliminate that problem. We're all comfortable in our own homes, and now U of S tennis teams will have a home."
Strong, who heads a tennis camp at Pine Forest Camp, Greeley, from June 15-19, also feels the tennis complex will result in an increased candidate turnout.
"I feel certain we'll have a larger candidate turnout," the youthful mentor said, "and we'll be able to develop an athlete better with our own courts. Each year the competition gets tougher."
Strong also plans to give clinics and lessons during the summer months. "It should be fun," Mike says. "We're going to utilize the ball machine and a TV unit to point out flaws in a player's style. And we'll have organized tournaments, challenge ladders and racquet repairs."
For now, however, Mike Strong is only too happy to have his U of S tennis team in its own "home."

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