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The Sports Club at the Four Seasons Resort 4200 North MacArthur Boulevard, Irving, Texas 75038

SportslineMarch/April/May 2007www.TheSportsClubFourSeasons.com

Summer’s First SplashSummer’s First SplashMemorial Day WeekendSummer is back with a splash! Get ready for a weekend of summer tunes, pool activities, junior tennis and golf clinics,

swim team, prizes, classes and much more. See page 8 for more details.

Defending 2006 Champion, Brett Wetterich and Mr. Byron Nelson.

2007 EDS Byron Nelson ChampionshipHonoring Byron’s Legacy of Good WorksWe invite you to take part in this special week of

celebration, April 26-29. See page 5 for more details.

Chairman’s Corner– Bob Swanson, Chairman of the Board

Your new Board of Governors and

Committees have been busy the last

couple of months formulating their goals

for the year, reviewing last year’s survey

and member input, and looking for new ideas to enhance your

club experience. The Board will focus on two primary goals

this year, which are:

• Define and enhance the club experience - this will involve

benchmarking other top clubs in our area, to foster ideas on

how to personalize and improve your experience at the Club.

• Leverage technology - a technology committee will generate

innovative ideas to enhance your day-to-day interactions with

the Club.

In addition, we will continue our focus towards our philan-

thropic goal of elevating, broadening and expanding the Four

Seasons for Life/Cool October fundraiser.

Although we have seen many exciting changes at our Club

recently, we have several projects in the works this year includ-

ing: a complete remodel of the fitness locker room, installation

of Techno weight training equipment, a new family pool,

remodel of the Kids for All Season area, renovation of the

outdoor tennis court area, and of course the highly anticipated

renovation of the TPC golf course!

With the beautiful weather we enjoy this time of year in North

Texas, look into each section of this Sportsline for all of the vari-

ous spring and summer activities taking place. Get out and enjoy

some of the finest facilities in the Southwest, available to us right

here in our own backyard – your Las Colinas Sports Club!

Club ManagementExecutive Office

Rob Cowan, Club ManagerSheryl Pickle, Office Manager

Vail Thrasher, Member Relations Manager

Sales

Matt Traub, Director of SalesLanikai Lindsey, Membership Sales Manager

Amy Crowell, Golf Sales Manager

Golf

Paul Earnest, Director of GolfTim Cusick, Director of Golf Instruction

Rodney Cook, Head Golf InstructorJay Winegar, Junior Golf Director

John Cunningham, Director of Golf Course Operations and LandscapingLance Bailey, TPC Superintendent

Rusty Wilson, CWV SuperintendentKevin Golding, CWV Head Professional

Dan Walden, TPC Head Professional

Tennis

John Mullman, Director of Tennis InstructionJennifer Owen, Sports Manager

Fitness

Robin Scott, Director of SportsCarrie Rogers, Fitness Manager

Kids For All Seasons

Jill Gellepes, Kids For All Seasons Manager

Restaurants

Brian Sommer, Director of Club Food and BeverageDenis Espina, Club F&B Manager

Edgar Kano, Club Chef

Board of Governors

Bill GoodMike Gunn

David JohnsonRocco MacriRick MillsMike Puls

Robin SimsBob Stegall

* Bob Swanson

* Chairman

Club Information Membership Services/Executive Office 972-717-2525Fitness Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 972-717-2560Kids For All Seasons . . . . . . . . . . . . 972-717-2570Golf Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 972-717-2530Tennis Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 972-717-2540Spa & Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 972-717-2440Locker Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 972-717-2468Private Reserve Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . 972-717-2591Club Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 972-717-2520

Club ScheduleFitness and Tennis Facility

Monday-Friday, 5:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.Saturday-Sunday, 6:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Members Lounge

Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.Saturday, 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.Sunday, 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Racquets

Monday-Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Lunch Service: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

FAMILY POOLMonday-Friday, 5:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday, 6:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.No lifeguard on duty

Kids For All Seasons

Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.Friday - Sunday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Kids Night In Fridays, 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Group Exercise Schedule

The Group Exercise Schedule is available atMembership Services or on the Fitness section

of www.TheSportsClubFourSeasons.com.

Hours may vary on holidays and for special events.

Let Four Seasons Help You Redefine the Family GetawayRelax with the kids by our lagoon-style pool or let

them spend a fun-filled day in our Kids For All

Seasons program while you spend a little time with

each other. Challenge yourself on our 36-holes of

championship golf. Work out at The Sports Club

or work off

some stress

in The Spa. This spring, escape to Four Seasons,

where we make it exceptionally easy to get even

closer to what really matters.

Experience More Package

Stay 2 nights and receive a $100 Resort Credit.

Stay 3 nights and receive a $200 Resort Credit.Rates start at $230 per room per night.

Offer valid through April 9, 2007.

4200 North MacArthur BoulevardIrving, Texas 75038

972.717.2525www.TheSportsClubFourSeasons.com

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Membership News– 3 – Sportsline March/April/May 2007

On the Scene…Club Scene– Rob Cowan, Club Manager

Having just concluded a lively Board and

Committee system “Year in Review,”as well as our first

meetings of the new year, I am now relishing in how

fortunate our Club is to have such an extraordinarily

strong Board and Committees. In my 16-year tenure here, I have witnessed the

entire system, with the guidance of the members, evolve every year in strength,

process, accountability and results.

The Board and Committee system began in the late 80s, and the process was

refined in the mid 90s under the guidance of Joe Cleary, a Byron and Peggy

Nelson Legacy Award recipient. Today, it is awe inspiring to see the wealth of

talent that serves the Club on a volunteer basis, many of whom are current or

former executives with major companies. It is this talent that helps make the

Club experience better for everyone. The individuals who have served over the

years have the common characteristics of a passionate commitment to the Club

and a positive outlook when seeking solutions.

Some of the results of these combined efforts include the rejuvenation of the

Club social culture with fun, creative events such as the Member Cocktails, Club

Dinners, the new Members Lounge, the Patio and Byron’s, Tennis Happy Hours

and countless tournaments in all sports. Also, the focus on our junior events

was born out of the committee system. Hundreds of our children participate in

Summerfest Camps and programming extends year round. Another result is the

daily recognition of our Club members that you see in the form of trophies in

the lobby, Club Champions photos in the Lounge, Champions Cocktail in

November, and features on the web site and weekly watch.

If you are thinking about becoming part of this thriving system, please visit our

web site at www.thesportsclubfourseasons.com, where we feature our Board and

Committees. Please feel free to contact any one of our members with your interest

and/or opinions. We look forward to your participation and a productive 2007!

New Talent on the Culinary Scene.... We are excited to introduce you to Kathleen “Katie” Natale who joins

our resort culinary team as Chef de Cuisine of Café on the Green.

Katie has spent the last decade developing her craft at a series of

highly regarded restaurants including Nana (Dallas), The Mansion

on Turtle Creek (Dallas), Alpenglow Stube (Colorado) and The Ritz-

Carlton (Kansas). Originally from Kansas City, she apprenticed at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel as part

of the American Culinary Federation-approved program at Johnson County Community College in

Overland Park, Kansas. Katie is married to Philip Natale, a New York native and Sommelier.

She has called Dallas home since 2001. We look forward to introducing Katie to you at several of

our upcoming Sports Club social events.

Guy Camarata, Rob Cowan, Carolyn Camarata, Van Kimbro and Brandon Hall

– 2007 CWV Celebration

Jack Davis, Beth Prewitt, Kris Pavek, Kate Shema, Brian Sommer - 2006 EDS Byron

Nelson Championship

Pia Serra, Lucia Serra, Claire Coggins,

Alexandria Villareal, Mariko Uchida, May Wallace,

Sara Wallace, Alexandria Tedeski

and Summerfest camp instructor Mehdi Mezzour.

TOURNAMENT RESULTS

From the GreenJohn P. Cunningham, CGCS, Director of Golf Course

Operations and Landscaping

I would like to start off by saying thank you. I arrived here at theFour Seasons in the beginning of October and have had such awarm welcome. The first few months have been quite busy for me,but I will make every effort to get out and meet even more of the membership over thenext few months.

The Cottonwood Valley project has been completed. We have accomplished quite a bit overthe past few months despite the “cool” temperatures. The greens have grown in nicely, and we will be lightly topdressing and rolling them in order to provide a great playing surface. The bunkers will be hand raked, and we will be tamping and compacting them periodically in order to help the settling process. We installed drainage in a number of landing areas includ-ing #4 and #6. We will also be tamping and rolling the drain lines to smooth these areas.

We are preparing the TPC golf course for the upcoming tournament by finishing the sodon the greens and putting the finishing touches on the bunkers. The volunteer lists arebeing assembled and we are looking forward to a successful event!

GolfAn Earnest Opinion – Paul Earnest, Director of Golf

I spent a Sunday afternoon in January watching Tiger Woodsbegin his 2007 season by melting those around him. He madebirdie, eagles on holes 8 and 9, watched others fade and securedthe victory with two more birdies for a round of 66 and his 7th con-

secutive PGA Tour title. Tiger is the only story when he plays. He is that dominating rightnow. He is, however, less than 2/3 of the way to a record set by Byron Nelson. Ironic really,as we still mourn the loss of our friend, that Tiger is showing us a glimpse of what I couldnever relate to. The words “11 Straight” have rolled off many of our tongues so easily, butcould we really appreciate his golf achievement to its full extent? At Mr. Nelson’s Memorialin September, people spoke of his competitive golf nature, but mostly about how great aman he was. And yet, while watching Tiger’s performance over the past several months, Ifelt that I had a front row seat at how dominating Mr. Nelson had become in the world ofgolf some 60 years ago. Thank you, Tiger, for providing the ticket!

2006 Mixed Club Champions:John Brechin & sister Amy

West holds the title! 2006 Four SeasonsCup winners: back - Todd Hamilton,Mark DuPont, Bill Nordberg, Kevin

Golding, Bob Swanson, and Joe Vitalone.front - Billy Brewer, Mike Collins,

Mike Puls, Jeff Schueler, Dan Walden,Roger Beynon, and John Blateri.

This June, Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica isdelighted to extend an unlimited golf opportunity toall members of Four Seasons Dallas Resort andClub from June 1 to November 17, 2007.

Three years ago, Arnold Palmer designed agolfer’s paradise which challenges Four SeasonsResort Costa Rica guests year round. The 18-holescenic playground winds through lush foliagefilled with exotic wildlife and offers breathtakingviews of the Pacific Ocean. The Audubon accred-ited course has been the recipient of prestigiousawards from Golf Odyssey, Travel & Leisure Golfand Conde Nast’s Traveler.

After a long day of golf, guests can unwind with ahot stone massage or a Costa Rican Coffee Scrubat our award winning indigenous spa. In theevening, golfers can dine on succulent AustralianLamb Chops with Potato and Goat Cheese Pureeat the Caracol Clubhouse and head to Tico’sLounge for live music and cocktails.

This is an exclusive offer and is not combinablewith any packages or promotions and is subject toavailability. Reservations must be made throughthe Four Seasons Dallas membership office inorder to qualify for this privilege.

CWV Celebration 2007January 6, 20071st Place AM: Lucien Tujague, Hank Kimbriel, HirokoWakabayshi, Hiroshi Wakabayshi, and Michael Jaynes - 133

1st Place PM: Mike Puls, Stan Roberts, Richard D'Antoni,Maria D'Antoni, and Jack Averitt - 128

Best Runner Up for the day: Bill Nardiello, LareeNardiello, Craig Noonan, and Jeff Fisher – 129


Trude Van Horn and Will Davis

Mike Rader, Brian Hahn, Sharon and David Pfaff Brian Lipinski, Barry and Roxanne Irwin, Riley Couch

GolfUpcoming Events:

Titleist Experience

Saturday, March 1711:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Byron Nelson Golf SchoolEnjoy a full day of activities on the driving rangeincluding: • Driver, fairway wood and iron fittings

on launch monitors• Vokey Wedge fittings• Scotty Cameron Putter fittings• FootJoy Shoe fittings• Junior Club fittings by Jay Winegar• Golf Fitness Evaluations by Brad Davis• Swing Analysis by Tim Cusick• Putting Analysis by Rod Cook• Golf ball fittingsVisit www.TheSportsClubFourSeasons.com formore information.

Bi-Annual Member Sale

March 16 - 18The Pro ShopFriday - Club30 members enjoy a sneak pre-view from 6-9:00 p.m. and save up to 60%on select merchandise!

MGA Las Colinas Cup

March 30 - April 1

Member/Member Tournament

April 14 - 15

Post Nelson

April 30

Senior Club Championships

May 19 - 20

Sign up online at www.thesportsclubfourseasons.com

CWV Pro ShopWe are pleased to announce the Cottonwood ValleyPro Shop is officially back in business! Now you can:• Check in for golf and book tee times• Collect the necessary supplies prior to your round• Enter and view your scores through the

GHIN computer• Sign up for events and hang out with friends

Hours of Operation (weather permitting):December - February

Weekdays 7:15 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Weekends 7:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.March - November

Weekdays 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Weekends 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.CWV Pro Shop 972-717-2502

Your Seasonal Golf Tip…– Tim Cusick, Director of Golf Instruction

Cottonwood Valley has reopened with some wonderful enhance-ments. A very noticeable one is the new sand in the bunkers. It’sonly fitting to remind you of a few important keys to playing a suc-cessful bunker shot. Understanding what part of the clubface hitsthe sand will help you improve your bunker play. If the front edge of the sand wedge hitsthe sand, it will dig. That’s fine if you have a buried lie. But for normal lies in the bunker,you want to use the bottom of the club or the “bounce” to hit the sand. This will allow theclub to slide, not dig, through the sand and under the ball. Remember to “spank” the sandwith the bottom of the club and follow through for better bunker shots.

2007 EDS Byron Nelson ChampionshipHonoring Byron’s Legacy of Good Works

Four Seasons Resort and Club is proud to host the 2007EDS Byron Nelson Championship. This is truly one of themost exciting times of the year in all of North Texas whenspring is erupting, golf clubs are flying, and the largest socialevent in Texas unfolds in the backyard of our own SportsClub! Yet it will be different from all the other years in thateveryone will sorely miss the presence of tournament name-sake, fellow club member and friend, Byron Nelson.

Byron frequently said that when it came to making decisionsabout golf or anything related to the tournament, he always askedhimself and others, “Is it good for the game?”

When considering the shear impact of the tournament's charita-ble dollars on the lives of children and families in the North TexasCommunity - it’s an easy answer. When considering the dynamicimpact that the tournament has on the local economy, corporate entertainment and golf retail opportuni-ties - again, an easy yes. And when it comes to the opportunity for national and international entertain-ment and promotion of a great sport in the hands of some of the leading talent on the PGA andEuropean Tours - there is no doubt, it is good for the game.

From the perspective of The Sports Club, it is operationally challenging and exceptionally rewarding tobe the host site of this spectacular sports spectacle. Sharing golf courses, locker rooms, tennis courts, andalmost everything with our visitors is required. But, do we think it passes the Byron test? Absolutely!

So we invite you to take part in this special week of celebration in whatever way you mostenjoy - and while doing so, think of the gentleman who inspired many generations of golfersand people to simply “do good.”

Quick FactsDates: April 26-29, 2007Defending Champion:

Brett WetterichPurse: $6.3 millionChampion: $1.34 millionCharity: Salesmanship Club ofDallas Youth and Family CounselingCenter and Community SchoolTelevision Schedule CDT:

Thurs. - The Golf Channel, 2 p.m. -5p.m.Friday - The Golf Channel, 2 p.m. -5p.m.Saturday - CBS Sports, 2 p.m. -5p.m.Sunday - CBS Sports, 2 p.m. -5p.m.

– 5 – Sportsline March/April/May 2007

Jay’s Juniors – Jay Winegar, Junior Golf Director

New this year…Junior Golf Clinics every Saturday and Sunday at11:00 a.m., beginning March 3 & 4. Designed for junior golfers ages5-10, they can learn all aspects of the game in a fun and educationalatmosphere. $30.00 per child. To register, please contact the Pro

Shop at 972-717-2530 or email [email protected]. Don’t miss our amazing Demo-Day/Titleist Experience on Saturday, March 17! A special

Junior Golf section will be set-up by Cobra for any junior golfer that would like to purchaseor test the new 2007 product.

Sunday, March 18: Junior-Junior Tournament. A fun and exciting format pairs 2-personteams to see who is the best junior tandem at the Sports Club. The tournament will beheld on Cottonwood Valley. For more information, contact the Pro Shop at 972-717-2530 oremail [email protected].

TennisUpcoming Events

Tennis Happy Hours

Friday, March 16Friday, April 20

Friday, May 18

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Racquets

$15 per personSign up online or in Seasons Sports Shop!

Singles Club Championships

March 29-31The Championship Finals and reception

will be held on March 31 at 5 p.m.For more information, please call

Seasons Sports Shop at 972-717-2540.

Spring Tennis Leagues

March 12 - April 26For more information and to sign up, call

Seasons Sports Shop at 972-717-2540.

Are you planning a trip this summerand need a swimsuit? Check out Vix

swimwear at Seasons Sports Shop forthe latest styles. Seasons Sports

Shop also carries goggles, Men's TYRswimsuits, swimcaps, and flip-flops.

Also, check out our new lineof fitness apparel by Erebelle!


In Need of aTennis Lesson?

Robin ScottRobin, our Director of Sports, has been with Four Seasonsfor 15 years and oversees all aspects of racquet sports, per-sonal trainers, Kids For All Seasons and group exercise. Anative to Scotland, Robin ventured overseas to attend col-lege at Oklahoma State University. He graduated with adegree in Radio, Television and Film. While in college, Robinplayed tennis all four years and was elected varsity captainfor two consecutive years. His accomplishments include:being ranked the No.1 player in Scotland from 1984 – 1987,ranked as a top 10 player in Great Britain, winner of threeBig 8 Singles titles, three Big 8 Doubles titles, and three Big8 Team titles while at Oklahoma State. He is a CertifiedProfessional 1 (P1) by the United States ProfessionalTennis Association (USPTA).

John MullmanJohn Mullman, Director of Tennis Instruction, has beenwith Four Seasons for 14 years. Originally from OklahomaCity, John moved to Texas and quickly took over the tennisscene. He was All State Texas in Doubles, played line #1 forTeam Texas Mixed Doubles, and finished second in thenation for Team Texas. He was also a semi-finalist in theDallas Morning News Men’s Open Singles. John has over23 years of teaching experience, which includes 13 years asa Head Pro or Director. He has coached many top juniorswho have qualified as champs and super champs.

James FisherJames graduated from Kansas Newman University, where heplayed four years of tennis and was voted MVP for two con-secutive years. He is ranked in the top five in men’s open sin-gles and doubles in the USTA Kansas District, and has won

several men’s open tournaments in Kansas, Pennsylvania andTexas. James is certified as a USPTA professional 1, USPTAwheelchair tennis, TIA/USPTA cardio-tennis and as a PTRprofessional. He has instructed at multiple camps, academiesand clinics across the nation.

Jennifer OwenJenn graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma StateUniversity with a degree in Recreation and a minor inBusiness. She played tennis throughout all four years of college and came to work at Four Seasons shortly thereafter.She has been with Four Seasons for 6 1/2 years. Jenn’sresponsibilities as Sports Manager include handling all of thebuying and managing of Seasons Sports Shop and managingthe corporate recreation program for the Resort.

Hayden McQuayOriginally from Kingwood, Texas, Hayden is one of FourSeasons’ staff Tennis Professionals. He was ranked#35 in Texas Super Championship Boys Division.Hayden qualified for John Newcombe’s Touring TennisTeam in 1993, as well as the 5A High School StateDoubles Championships. He received a tennis scholar-ship to Virginia Military Institute, played #1 singles anddoubles, was voted team MVP, and elected teamCaptain both his junior and senior years. Hayden hasbeen at The Sports Club for 3 1/2 years.

Brent HaygarthBrent played college tennis at Texas A&M University.He also played on the ATP Tour for 10 years, where hereached a career high of #29 in the world in doubles.Brent has been with Four Seasons for the last 5 yearsas a staff Tennis Professional. He won the SouthwestConference at #2 singles, made the quarterfinals ofWimbledon and the US Open twice, and won 8 ATP Tourdoubles titles. A little known fact about Brent - his motherwas #3 in the world in singles, won the French Open andmade the finals of Wimbledon.

Amy & Sam Dabbous - Pro Team Tennis

Nancy Fitzgerald, Chris Heckman,Charles Holbrook and Maryellen

Maloney - Pro Team Tennis

Four Seasons Tennis Staff: Robin Scott, Brent Haygarth, Jennifer Owen, John Mullman, Hayden McQuay and James Fisher.

Gear up for Cycling Season with our

new Schwinn Evolution spin bikes! We have classes

in the spin studio every

day of the week except

Thursdays. Check out

the group exercise

schedule for exact

times and instructors.

Sports Shorts... – Robin Scott, Director of Sports

Spring is in the air (we hope) and with the onset of warmer weatherwe look forward to many outdoor activities. The TCD (TennisCompetitors of Dallas) season kicks into full gear in early March. Thisspring season we are excited to field 8 ladies teams and 3 mixed dou-bles teams. With each team carrying 14 players on their roster…thatadds up to over 150 active tennis players!!

Our junior tennis program also migrates from the comfy confines ofthe indoor tennis courts to the outdoor courts. James Fisher continues

to oversee an ever-growing team of kids who are generating a love for the game of tennis at anearly age. We welcome all levels of players from age 4 and above. And don’t forget ourSummerfest event on March 9.

Summerfest 2007Friday, March 9 • 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. • Indoor Tennis Courts

Parents and children are welcome to attend this complimentary event to officially kick

off the summer sports programs for 2007. Professional staff members will be on hand to

review the calendar with you, answer your questions, and to help you determine which

sports camp or class is best suited for you child. Refreshments and snacks will be available

during the event. Let’s get ready for summer!

2007 Club Softball Squash ChampionshipsMarch 26 – March 29

$45 per person

Includes balls, awards, food and beverage

There will be a championship draw with 1st round

consolation. An awards presentation and cocktail

reception will follow play on Thursday, March 29.

Deadline for tournament entry is March 24.

Boogie Down!Grab your dancing shoes and head over to

The Sports Club to cha-cha-cha! Let profes-sional danceinstructor, CyndiDorber, teach yousome moves to helpyou Dance Like The Stars! Danceclasses will beoffered twice amonth on Saturdaysin the GroupExercise Studio. March 10, March 17FOXTROT AND CHA CHA

April 7, April 21RUMBA AND WEST COAST SWING

5:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.Group Exercise Studio$25 per couple or $15 per singlePre-registration is required. Sign up online atwww.thesportsclubfourseasons.com.

FitnessSpring Racquetball LeaguesMonday Evening

April 2 – June 114:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.For all levels of playWednesday Morning

Women’s RacquetballApril 4 – June 1110:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.For all levels of playTuesday and Thursday

“Early Bird”April 3 – June 116:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.For all levels of playArrange your own matchSaturday Morning

Men’s and Women’sDoubles RacquetballApril 7 – June 910:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.For all Open, A & B players

Spring “Softball” Squash LeaguesMonday Noon

April 2 – June 1111:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.For Advanced A or A+ playersTuesday Evening

Men’s and Women’sApril 3 – June 115:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.For beginners and intermediate playersMonday and Wednesday

“Early Bird”April 2 – June 116:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.For all levels of playWednesday Evening

April 4 – June 114:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.For intermediate and advanced players

All leagues are round robin format.(Entry deadline is April 1)League entry fee is $55 and includesballs, awards and a player party at theconclusion of the league. Please registerwith Racquetball and SquashProfessional Nick Thurman by calling972-717-2523.


Member CocktailsAll members are invited to enjoy

complimentary draft beer and hors d’oeuvres.

Leprechauns & Lager

Friday, March 166:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Byron’s$ 6 Irish cocktails

Themed specials in the Members Lounge

The Green Jacket

Friday, April 136:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Byron Nelson Golf School$ 6 Mint Juleps

Participate in “The Big Break” and win a trip to Costa Rica

with complimentary golf!

Tapas & Sangria

Friday, May 186:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

The Cabana$ 6 Sangria

Culinary


Fabrizio & Alicia Mancini - The Holiday Survival Cocktail

Brian Sommer, Rob Cowan, Rocco Macri

- The Holiday Survival Cocktail

The Sports ClubIron ChefMember Dinner

Saturday, March 24Cooking Competition 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Reception & Judging 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Dinner 8:00 p.m.Byron’s$45 per person, plus tax and gratuityWine included with international buffet

Get ready for the Club’s cooking competi-tion of the year! You must register if youwant to participate in the competition. After the secret ingredient is revealed, thechallengers must face off in a frenetic culinarybattle. The guest panel will judge the menusto determine whose team is victorious andwho is vanquished…and ultimately crownThe Sports Club Iron Chef!

Easter BrunchSunday, April 8Byron’s / Members LoungeSeatings from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.$55 Adults$18 Children 5 – 12Children under 5 are free

Mother’s Day BrunchSunday, May 13Byron’s / Members LoungeSeatings from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.$55 Adults$18 Children 5-12Children under 5 are free

Summer’s FirstSplashMemorial Weekend: May 26-May 28

Summer is back with a splash! Get readyfor a weekend of summer tunes, pool activi-ties, junior tennis and golf clinics, swim team,prizes, classes and much more. Don’t missout on the festivities to kick off summer!

Sunday, May 275:30 p.m. Family BBQ Buffet$35 Adults$15 Children 5-12Children under 5 are complimentary

Final Four ChampionshipMonday, April 2 Enjoy complimentary draft beer before half-time and game day food specials in the Members Lounge!

Sign up for Sports Club events at

www.thesportsclubfourseasons.com

or call Membership Services

at 972-717-2525.

Cinco de MayoMember DinnerSaturday, May 5Buffet 7:30 p.m.Byron’s$35 per person, plus tax and gratuityMargaritas included!

No time for a siesta, it’s time to fiesta!So grab your maracas, dust off your som-brero, and join us as we celebrateMexican culture, music and food!

Reservations

Culinary

Wine Experience

Anything But California, Part II:Wines from Other StatesFriday, March 27:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Café on the Green$40 per person, plus tax and gratuity

Easter Brunch

Sunday, April 8Seatings from 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Café on the Green$65 Adults, plus tax and gratuity$26 Children 5-12Children under 5 are complimentary

Wine Experience

Wines of South AmericaFriday, May 47:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Café on the Green$40 per person, plus tax and gratuity

Mother’s Day Brunch

Sunday, May 13Seatings from 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Café on the Green$65 Adults, plus tax and gratuity$26 Children 5-12Children under 5 are complimentary

Members Only

BBQ Cooking Class

Saturday, May 193:00 p.m.Café on the Green$45 per personChilled beer included!

The Center-Right: Moving Awayfrom the Left Coast- James Tidwell, Four Seasons Sommelier

California is the largest wine-producing state and gets its due in

the wine media. While Washington and Oregon are the next best-

known wine-producing states, they rank #3 and #4, respectively, in

volume. New York is #2, New Jersey is #5, and Virginia is #6, yet we hear little about them

from the wine press. All 50 states produce wine, so odds are that at least some other worth-

while wines are available from states inland from the Left Coast.

In Idaho, Ste. Chapelle produces a wonderful Riesling Icewine: sweet, stone-fruited with

naturally high acidity. In New Mexico, Gruet produces a variety of sparklers: dry, clean, and

apply. In New York, Dr. Konstantin Frank produces a dry Riesling: steely, minerally with tart

lime flavors. In Colorado, Cottonwood Cellars produces a Lemberger: red, structured with tart

cherry flavors. And, these are only a handful of high-quality producers from other states.

Stone Hill Winery in Missouri, Peninsula Cellars in Michigan, and Sakonnet Vineyards in

Rhode Island are other wineries that produce benchmark wines from overlooked states.

(Unfortunately, I do not believe that they are distributed in Texas.)

So, begin searching beyond the obvious West Coast choices for excellent wine values

from sea to shining sea.


Wayne, Christopher and ClareHolbrook, Celeste Becker andNathan Holbrook

Mark Bruno

Bob and Lynn Shaver, Bob andMarsha Tokerud, Robert Cooksey

Sue and Mic Lieber

Jen Davis and Alicia Mancini

Resort


SPA NEWSThe Men’s Golf Locker Room is now an

exclusive outlet for male members providing

50-minute Swedish and Deep Tissue Massages.

Hours of Operation:Friday & Saturday 1:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m.Sunday 12:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.

Pricing:Deep Tissue—$121.50Swedish—$108(These prices reflect a 10% member discount)Please sign-up in the Men’s Golf Locker Room!

Wyatt Goldman

John Keaton Parrish

Stretch-n-Grow Complimentary exercise classes For kids of all ages Fridays11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Basketball Gym

Relax - to release oneself from inhibition, worryand tensionRejuvenate - to restore to a former state; to makefresh or new againRestore - to bring back to a state of healthRefresh - to provide new vigor and energyIntroducing our exclusive Four Seasonsproduct line. Stop by the Spa to pick upyour body lotion, body scrub, shower gel,body butter and seasonal aromatic votivecandles. A luxurious product that soothesand refreshes your senses with flavors suchas rosemary tea tree, sage chamomile,cucumber white tea mint and pink grape-fruit lemon sweet orange. The Spa has aplethora of product selections, whether your need be for a gift or just for pamperingyourself. Stop by today!

Kids For All Seasons Hours:Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Friday - Sunday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Kids Night In- Fridays 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Kids Night InSaturday, March 246:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.$30 for first child$15 for each additional child

While you enjoy The Sports Club Iron ChefDinner, we will create our own little chefs witha preview of our Summer Cooking Class. Thekids will enjoy making simple and tasty treats,learn some of the basics of cooking includingsafety in the kitchen, and of course eat theirspecial creations! We will also watch movies,eat snacks and play games

The Sports Club Annual EggstravaganzaEaster SundaySunday, April 812:30 p.m.$16 per child

The Easter egg hunt also includes activi-ties such as Easter egg coloring, and pictureswith the Easter Bunny.

Call 972-717-2570 for reservations. Sign up will be in Racquets Restaurant.

Don’t forget your Easter basket!

Kids For All Seasons will be closed April 23 - April 29 forthe EDS Byron Nelson Golf Tournament.

Kids Night In - Saturdays are back!

Starting Memorial Weekend, Kids Night Inwill be offered every Friday and Saturdaynight from 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. for kids 3 years of age and older. Activities are cen-tered around weekly themes, such asBirthday Night, Pajama Night, AdventureNight, etc. The kids will have a great timewhile you enjoy quality time alone. $30 forthe first child and $15 for each additionalchild. More information will be provided as we get closer to the end of May.

Kids For All Seasons - Summer Activities

Beginning Memorial Day Weekend, wewill offer Kids For All Seasons schedules ofactivities for kids ages 5 years and up everyday of the week. Kids will have a great timeplaying basketball, skee ball, air hockey, thelatest and greatest video games, and more!Call us at 972-717-2570 for more informa-tion and reservations.

March 2007


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FIRST DAY OF SPRING 21Italian Night Member’s Lounge 6-9 p.m.


1International Theme NightMember’s Lounge 6-9 p.m.





2Seafood NightMember’s Lounge 6-9 p.m.

Wine ExperienceCafé on the Green 7 p.m.

9Summerfest Sign-UpReceptionIndoor Courts4:30 –6 p.m.

Seafood NightMember’s Lounge 6-9 p.m.

16Leprechauns & Lager CocktailByron’s 6-8 p.m.

Tennis Happy HourRacquets 6-8 p.m.


23Las Colinas: UrbanUpdate Luncheon Byron’s 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Seafood Night Member’s Lounge 6-9 p.m.

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Junior Golf Clinic 11 a.m.

Chop House NightMember’s Lounge 6-9 p.m.

10Junior Golf Clinic 11 a.m.

Fox Trot & Cha Cha ClassGrp Exercise Studio 5-6:30 p.m.


Junior Golf Clinic 11 a.m. 17

Titleist ExperienceGolf School 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Fox Trot & Cha Cha ClassGrp Exercise Studio 5-6:30 p.m.



The Sports Club Iron ChefMember DinnerByron’s 5:30 p.m.

Little Chefs Kids Night InKFAS 6-9:30 p.m.




Sunday BrunchMembers Lounge11 a.m.-2 p.m.

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Junior/Junior TournamentCWV



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GOOD FRIDAY 6Seafood Night Member’s Lounge 6-9 p.m.

13The Green Jacket CocktailGolf School 6-8 p.m.

Seafood Night Member’s Lounge 6-9 p.m.

20Tennis Happy HourRacquets 6-8 p.m.




Rumba & West Coast SwingDance ClassGroup Exercise Studio5-6:30 p.m.





Rumba & West Coast SwingDance ClassGroup Exercise Studio5-6:30 p.m.


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Sunday BrunchMember’s Lounge 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

EASTER 8Junior Golf Clinic 11 a.m.

Easter BrunchMembers Lounge11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Café on the Green10:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m





29Sunday BrunchMembers Lounge11 a.m.-2 p.m.

April 2007Club Softball Squash Championships March 26 – 29

Tennis Singles Club Championships March 29 - 31

MGA Las Colinas Cup March 30 – April 1

MGA Las Colinas Cup March 30 – April 1

Member/Member Tournament April 14_15

EDS Byron Nelson Championship April 23-29

WGA Ringer, March 10 - 11

4200 North MacArthur Boulevard

Irving, Texas 75038

972-717-2525

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Ft. Worth, TX

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For more information about scheduled events, visit www.TheSportsClubFourSeasons.com

SportsLine Editor: Vail Thrasher

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Wine ExperienceCafé on the Green 7 p.m.



Tapas and Sangria CocktailThe Cabana, 6-8 p.m.


CINCO DE MAYO 5Junior Golf Clinic 11 a.m.


Cinco de Mayo DinnerByron’s, 7:30 p.m.




Members Only BBQCooking ClassCafé on the Green 3 p.m.






MOTHER’S DAY 13Junior Golf Clinic 11 a.m.

Mother’s Day BrunchByron’s/Members Lounge11:00 a.m. -2 p.m.Café on the Green10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.





Family BBQ, 5:30 p.m.

Summer’s First Splash, May 26–28

Senior Club Championship, May 19–20

Summer’s First Splash

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