Hello Tennis Ladies,
The summer is going by fast. I hope everyone has been able to go outside and play some fun tennis, enjoying challenge matches, participating in our fun events and/or in open play. There is still time to play more, with lots of the season ahead of us.
On July 1st, the registration links for our August events open on our website: TUTS-doubles B on Monday 8/10, 5-9pm, TUTS-doubles A on Thursday 8/13, 5-9pm, and TUTS- singles on Monday 8/17, 5-9pm. For the doubles tournaments, you will need to sign up with a partner, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be your partner on the challenge ladder, if you need a partner, please let the chairs know and they can try to match you up. Remember, this tournament is single elimination! Additionally, after the TUTS, we have a social gathering at The Harp & Fiddle (or some other nearby restaurant)- everyone is invited to attend whether you win or lose or played or not.
There is still time to sign up for our July events: The July RR on Saturday 7/18- A division 8-10am, B division 10:15-12:15pm. The July Tennis Clinic (this is a make-up from the May clinic, but you will need to sign up again) on Saturday 7/25, 9-11am, and The July Salad Bar on Wednesday 7/29, 9-11am. The sign-up links are on the website.
Congratulations to the June Tournament winners: Heidi Klein and Terri Simchak!
A big “Thank you” to Janet Joyce and Sharon Phillips for chairing the event! And thanks to everyone who came out and played! We also want to thank the chairs of the June Tennis Clinic, Ann Iremedio and Diane Ramoska, for all your work in running this event. A fun time was had by all!
For those of you on the challenge ladders- a few reminders:
- Make sure to report your turnovers as soon as you are able. We are transitioning to a different way of recording them, so please be patient if you don’t see it popping up on the website right away. Please challenge with grace and understanding regarding this.
- Remember to record your match results as soon as possible after a match.
- If you haven’t set up a challenge yet, it’s a perfect time to! Set a goal and do it. Remember you need to have 5 matches to get your MIGS points to keep your position on the ladder for next year.
- Safe tennis is our #1 priority! Please be aware of the weather, especially the heat index warnings. Our rule says, “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 reschedule 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. During hot weather, players should monitor their bodies closely, be allowed extra water breaks, cooling off periods, and/or modified play as agreed on by both players/teams before the match. Remember, player safety comes first.”
- Please remember, players/teams cannot be challenged while they are turned over, or in the 7 days prior to the start date. Conversely, players/teams who are on a turnover cannot make challenges while they are turned over-, please wait until your turnover has expired to begin making challenges again.
- Safe play during matches is also important- call a “LET” on either side of the court if any player is in danger of injury! Make sure to take precaution when the lightning detection system is activated.
- For those of you towards the top of the ladder, and because many people are currently turned over or on vacation, we have a specific rule: “If any player in the top 3 positions is turned over and a team or player just below any of the top 5 positions is challenged, the winner will move up above the team(s) turned over. When the player/team who was turned over returns, and if she has/they have dropped below position #6, then she is/they are allowed a free challenge to resume their previous position to be taken within two weeks of their return. If the number one team/player is turned over, and the number two team/player is challenged, whichever team/player wins the challenge will automatically be moved to the number one spot.”
- For those of you on the singles ladder, a reminder that traditional sets are NOT played. You can play either an 8 game pro-set or 10 game pro-set, as agreed to prior to the start of the match, i.e., The 1st to 8 or 10 games by 2.
- Sportsmanship is our key ideal! Remember, our league is a SOCIAL league and we our out here to have fun, exercise and to meet new people. Please make calls on your side of net only and don’t argue over points/calls. Be kind, show up on time and have fun!
An update on the memorial plaque for Amy Noble - the park district has approved the proof, and the plaque will be installed on the bench at Hinkley in approximately 8 weeks. More updates to follow. Don’t forget to mark your calendar for The Park Ridge Fine Arts Society for Concerts in the Park on Friday July 10th at Hodges Park. They are dedicating this concert to Amy Noble with both a stage dedication and printed flyer. We are planning on having a reserved area for our group to sit together with the PRCW group. The concert begins at 8pm.
Lastly, don’t forget about Open Play- ALL our members are welcome to come and play! T, W, TH-8-11am. M, Th-5-9pm and F-5-7pm. Occasionally, the time for the morning open play is changed to an earlier start time to accommodate the heat. You can always check out our Facebook page for updates, too!
Looking forward to seeing you on the courts and playing some fun tennis!
Ellyn Ryan
PRWTA President and on behalf of the board
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