It’s hard to believe, but the summer is going SO FAST. I hope you attended some Open Plays, signed up for events and/or participated in challenge matches.

 

MIGS:  To be a Member in Good Standing, you need a total of six points during the playing season. This ONLY applies to members who are on the challenge ladders. You must play at least 5 challenge matches and compete in at least one tournament. If you are on both singles and doubles ladder, then 2 of the 5 points must be from singles matches. MIGS point is also awarded to each event chair. MIGS determine where you start the following season.

 

Challenge Rules:  It is beneficial to read the rules as they have changed over the years and people forget the changes. One particular rule which was changed last year:

6. If a match has been scheduled and a Weather Alert which impedes play has been issued by the National Weather Service for the date of the scheduled match, either player/team may elect to reschedule without being subject to a forfeit. Players should rescheduled within 7 days from the original date of play. If they are unable to reschedule, then the match may be cancelled without being subject to a forfeit. If the heat index exceeds 100 degrees, matches should be cancelled or rescheduled for player safety.

 

Reporting Challenge Match Results:  Report match results within 24 hours using the online form on the website.

 

Open Play:  Monday and Thursday nights are very busy with court usage. If you have a challenge match, consider playing at 7pm or later. Otherwise, you take the risk of losing your court if too many people come to Open Play.

 

August Events:  Sign up starts July 1 for August events. We have many events in August. The first is the Tennis Under the Stars Tournament.  “B” doubles is on Monday, August 18 at 5-9pm.  “A” doubles will be on Thursday, August 21 at 5-9pm;  There is a combined Singles Tournament on Monday, August 25 from 5-9pm.

 

South Park Update:  The 4 courts were resurfaced and 4 pickleball courts were built. It looks beautiful. Check it out if you get a chance. South Park also has lights.

 

Congratulations to the June winners:  June Singles – Amy Noble (1^st place) and Alice Erickson (2^nd place); June Doubles A ladder – Amy Noble/Jessica Moyer (1^st place) and Kristen Lay/Janet Mital (2^nd place); June Doubles B ladder – Karen Maloney/Susan Davis (1^st place) and Lori Rago/Sally Riesen Hunt (2^nd place).  Thanks to chairs Janet Joyce and Sharon Phillips for their hard work.  We also want to thank the chairs of the June Tennis Clinic Ann Iremedio and Diane Ramoska for running the event.  I know everyone who attended were very appreciative.

 

Tennis Etiquette;  Let’s remember that we are a SOCIAL LEAGUE. We are out to have fun, exercise and meet people.

 

Be Kind:  We have many new members, so please introduce yourself and be welcoming. It’s always very intimidating to go to something where it seems like everyone knows each other.

 

Let’s enjoy the rest of the summer and let’s hope we get cooler temperatures too.  If you are on a challenge ladder and have not made any challenges, then do it now. Otherwise, next year consider just being a Social member. Another thing to consider for next year, if you cannot play in May, then wait to join in June or later. You can join as Social Member and then switch in June when you have a doubles partner and ready for challenges. Something to think about.  If you are playing doubles as a NEW team, you are given a 2-week window to challenge anyone on the ladder. Please let the officers know of any issues, concerns or suggestions for changes.

 

Tori Jepsen (PRWTA President)