In response to all our members desires and needs, we will operate our program and teams in a manner so as to have courts available for open play at all times, with the exception of limited events which will be approved, designated and communicated in advance. Our goal is to have four courts available for open play at all times, except as noted.

 

This event, open to all members, is a highlight of the tennis season. It is a fun way to move into the fall, getting more tennis in before thoughts turn to paddle. In order to provide opportunity for increased participation in our traditional intra-club championship tournament, the period of play will be expanded this year. Scott will have signup

sheets posted in mid-August. Signups will end August 24th or so. Matches will start after Labor Day and continue through September with the finals played on Saturday Oct. 4. Intermediate milestones for each bracket will be set to maintain a pace of progress. The categories will include Men’s, Senior Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed singles and doubles competition. The format of play is single elimination. Please watch the boards for sign-ups and information.

 

Boy’s and Girl’s Interclub Teams: Let’s build on the continued positive progress of developing a rich and proud program of competition, sportsmanship and appreciation for the game. Scott is looking forward to helping your children learn and appreciate a game that you can enjoy for a lifetime. Please call him to sign up your child and/or arrange for lessons and clinics. Martins Dam has produced numerous tennis players who learned the game on our own tennis courts and went on to play in high school and college. More importantly, though, many more have learned tennis at Martins and have developed a life long love for the sport, the attendant health benefits

and the friendships that result from playing the game.

       CRITERION: This is a developmentally competitive league. Scott will teach the fundamentals of the game, including how to keep score for those just starting! Age groups: 10 & under, 12 & under, 15 & under, and 16 and over. Scott and his assistants will coach both the girls and boys teams. Cost is $60 ($50 for each additional child per family), which covers all drills, lessons, balls and team coaching. Sign up in the Pro shop. Also, please bring a 64 oz bottle of Gatorade or a large bag of pretzels or chips per child to the first practice for use as refreshments at matches. Practice begins the week of June 6th.  Practice and match schedule as follows:

          BOYS

Practice:  Mon & Wed 2:00 – 3:30 (No practice June 6th & 8th) ; Tues & Thurs  3:30 – 5:00.  Matches are Mon and Wed at 12:30.

          GIRLS

Practice: Tues & Thurs 2:00 – 3:30(No practice June 7th & 9th) ; Mon & Wed  3:30 – 5:00.  Matches are Tues & Thurs at 12:30.

 

More players sign up than can be fit into the available team positions. Ladder competition, positive practice participation, and availability determine who competes each week. Those participants who are not competitively able to play regularly in the team matches will still practice and play challenging matches during the week.

The teams benefit from a parent coordinator for such things as car-pooling to matches. We are looking for volunteers for both teams. Please watch the board for announcements on organization meetings for teams while letting Scott know if you can help transport players to matches.

 

1. Sessions are 2 days per week for 2 weeks.

2. Not more than 6:1 ratio.

3. Clinic cost: beginner and intermediate - $40/session. Munchkins - $20/session.

 

Call Scott at the Pro shop after April 1 to reserve your place – 688-6081 or email him at scottfalatek@hotmail.com First come, first served. Schedule: Mon & Wed: Intermediate : 3:30 – 4:30; Munchkins : 4:30 – 5:00 (ages 5-7). Tues & Thurs: Beginner : 3:30 – 4:30; Munchkins : 4:30 – 5:00. Session I: April 18th – April 28th Session II May 2nd – May 12th Session III: May 16th – May 26th. Should you need any further information or assistance, please contact Scott after April 1st at the Pro shop at 610-688-6081 or anytime by email at scottfalatek@hotmail.com

 

Larry Roomberg (610-354-011 (w) or 688-2724 (h) will captain the team. Positions on the Men’s A Team are established by previous year’s results and by the decision of the team captain. If you did not play last year and have a doubles partner, call Larry. Matches will be played Saturday mornings April 12th to June 21st (5 courts used)

 

Hans Hermans (610-783-7440) will captain the team. Please call Hans if you are interested in joining the team. Matches will be held on Saturday mornings April 12th to June 21st (5 courts used)

 

The Mixed Doubles Team plays on Sunday Mornings from April 13th – June 22nd. Andrea Dutton (296-7484) will captain the team. Five teams play each week so we are often looking for teams and substitutes interested in mixed doubles competition. (5 courts used) There will be a mixed doubles team warm-up session on Sunday April 9th from 9:00 to 11:00. Teams interested please plan to attend. (5 courts used) We have a continuing need for Mixed Doubles players and teams. There are many opportunities to play and represent Martin’s Dam and have fun too. Please call Andrea or come out. Many thanks to the Captains of all of our teams who spend many hours on a volunteer basis, arranging matches, calling players and attending to many details so that many others can enjoy participating in matches.

 

MIXED DOUBLES ROUND ROBIN. Held Friday evenings at 5:00, starting April 18th through September 1st. All levels of players are welcome. This is a great way for new members to get involved. Please just show up and register with the tennis office. Call Cathy and Jim Langdon (688-5596) or Carol and John DeVol (687-2069) for more information (4 courts used)

 

MEN’S ROUND ROBIN. Will be held on Thursday nights at 5:00 until every one tires, during the months of June, July, August, and September as long as there is interest. No registration – just come whenever you can for as long as you can. (Up to 4 courts used)

 

LADIES DAY is held every Thursday from 8:30 – 11:30 AM from June 16th through August. Play will be on the four lower courts. The format is five games per round and four rounds played. All levels of ability and everyone is welcomed – a winner every week.

 

STROKE OF THE WEEK CLINICS is back by popular demand, these clinics will begin in June this year and are for all levels, beginner to advanced. See bulletin board for sign-ups.

 

MEN’S SENIOR (60+) INTERCLUB Over the past several years interclub activity has developed for senior men among a group of clubs in the area. The tennis varies from highly competitive to recreational, but it has always been fun. Matches, both home and away, are played on late Wednesday mornings from early June through mid August.

 

MEN’S 4.0 OR LESS TOURNAMENT  Singles and doubles are available. Look for sign-up at the tennis office.