2010 tennis activities guide

Lake Naomi Club

Tennis Activities Guide

2010

Fifth Edition

Lake Naomi Club Tennis Activities Guide

2010

Table of Contents

Special Events

Season Kick Off Round Robin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1 Wimbledon Strawberries and Cream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Labor Day Social Round Robin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 Tournaments: Adults “Club Championships” Tournaments. . . . . . . . . . Page 5 First Match Consolation Draw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8 The 7 Point Tiebreaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9 The 12 Point Tiebreaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9 Junior “Club Championships” Tournaments . . . . . . . . . Page 10 First Match Consolation Draw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12 Tournament Match Rescheduling Form Page 13 Weekly Activities

Mixed Doubles Round Robin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14 Men’s Social Round Robin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 16 Ladies Competitive Doubles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 18 The USTA National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) Page 20 Ladies Social Round Robin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 22 Ladies Team Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 24 Team Tennis Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 26 Team Captain’s Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 27 Men’s Twilight Round Robin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 28

Special Events

Lake Naomi Club Tennis Activities Guide June 2010

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Name of Activity: • Season Kick Off Round Robin

Day/Dates: • Sunday, May 30, 2010

Time: • 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Fees: • No Charge

Balls: • Provided by the Club

Description: • • •

A Tennis “Open House” welcoming Tennis Members and Non-Tennis Members to come out and experience play at our wonderful Tennis Center. This is an opportunity to meet our Tennis Professionals and Pro Shop Staff. Proper dress code is requested for non Tennis Members but not mandatory. Proper footwear is required. Men, Women and Children can play in a loosely structured, social, Round Robin, which gives everyone the opportunity to participate in a fun day with time on deck for socializing. Light refreshments will be served. Scores will not be recorded

Registration Opens: • May 1st

Registration Method: • •

Register on the clipboard at the Pro Shop or call the Pro Shop. Phone registrants will be given a confirmation number. Members may register for themselves, their partner and children.

Registration Deadline: • Saturday, May 29th, 3:00 PM

Cancellation/ No Show Policy:

• Due to the roster being set immediately following the deadline, Members are asked to call as soon as they are unable to play.

Wait List: • Not needed for this event. Everyone can play.

Guests: • Everyone is our Guest today.


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Name of Activity: • Wimbledon Strawberries and Cream

Day/Dates:

• Saturday, July 3, 2010

Time: • 2:00 – 4:00 PM -- Food Service at 4:00 PM

Fees: • •

$16 Gold Members, $21 Silver Members, $24 Guests (includes Tennis Play and Food Service) Food Service Only: $15.00 per person


Description: • • •

An Annual Social Event Adult, Men and Women, Social Round Robin. Non-Players may join Players for Refreshments and Social following play at 4:00 PM. There are four 30-minute sessions. Players will play all four sessions consecutively unless registrants are being rotated.


Registration Method: • • •

Register INSIDE the Pro Shop with attendant or by mail to the Tennis Pro Shop. Registration and payment in full is required for both Tennis Play and Refreshments. Men and Women are invited to register as individuals or as partners. Partners will be split after the first round of play.

Registration Deadline: • Wednesday, June 30th at 3:00 PM

Cancellations/ No Show Policy:

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Cancellations will be accepted until 3:00 PM on Wednesday, June 30th. Cancellation made by the deadline will receive a full refund. Due to the roster being set and the food service commitment being made immediately following the deadline, late cancellations will be considered a No Show and will not be eligible for a refund.


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Wait List: • Once the maximum number of Members have registered, additional Members may place their name on a Wait List. The Pro Shop will called Members on the waitlist if cancellations occur creating an opening.

Guests: • Members may register a Guest for play in this activity. However, Guests will only be included after an attempt has been made to reach all the Members on the Wait List. The Pro Shop will call the Guest’s sponsoring Member if an opening exists.

Additional Details: An annual Tennis Social Event for adult men and women. Players and Non-Players are invited to enjoy refreshments at 4:00 PM. You may request to play with a particular partner for the first session. Each player will initially be assigned to a court. A whistle is blown to signal the end of the first of four 30-minute play sessions. The winning team will stay on their court and split becoming each other’s opposition. The non-winning team will move to the next highest numbered court, and they, too, will split and become each other’s opposition. Players on the highest numbered court being used will proceed to the lowest numbered court being used. This sequence is then followed in the same manner for the remaining play sessions. At the end of the fourth session, Strawberries and Cream along with Shortbread, Cookies, Juice and Champagne will be served on deck. Scores are not recorded.


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Name of Activity: • Labor Day Social Round Robin

Day/Dates: • Sunday, September 5, 2010

Time: • 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Fees: • $1 Gold Members, $6 Silver Members, $9 Guests


Description: •

Social Round Robin for Adult Men and Women.

• Format of play will be determined by the number of Members that register. No scores are recorded.

Registration Opens: •

August 1st


Register on the clipboard at the Pro Shop or call the Pro Shop. Phone registrants will be given a confirmation number. Members may register for themselves and a partner.

Registration Deadline: • Saturday, September 4th at 3:00 PM

Cancellation, No Show & Late Arrival Policy:

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Due to the roster being set immediately following the deadline, late cancellations and late arrivals will be considered a No Show and are strongly discouraged.

Wait List

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After the registration deadline or once the maximum number of players have registered, additional Members may place their name on a Waitlist. The Pro Shop will call Members on the waitlist if cancellations occur.

Guests • Members may register a Guest for play in this activity. However, Guests will only be included after an attempt has been made to reach all the Members on the Waitlist. The Pro Shop will call the Guest’s sponsoring Member if an opening exists.

Additional Details: Number of Registrants, Late cancellations and/or No Shows may result in less than 4 players on a court. If this should occur, Singles or “Jester of the Court” style tennis may be played.

Tournaments


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Name of Activity: • • •

Adult Singles “Club Championship” Tournaments Adult Doubles “Club Championship” Tournaments Adult Mixed Doubles “Club Championship” Tournaments A and B Categories within all of the Divisions: 65s Category within Men’s Singles and Doubles Divisions.

Day/Dates:

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Singles: (Men’s) Early Rounds: Saturday, July 3, 2010 (if more than 8 draw) Quarter Finals: Sunday, July 4, 2010 Semi-Finals: Saturday, July 10, 2010 Finals: Sunday, July 11, 2010 Singles: (Womens’) Early Rounds – Finals will take place in one weekend: July 10/11, 2010 Doubles: Early Rounds: Saturday, July 17, 2010 (if more than 8 draw) Quarter Finals: Sunday, July 18, 2010 Semi-Finals: Saturday, July 24, 2010 Finals: Sunday, July 25, 2010 Mixed Doubles: Early Rounds: Saturday, August 7, 2010 (if more than 8 draw) Quarter Finals: Sunday, August 8, 2010 Semi-Finals: Saturday, August 14, 2010 Finals: Sunday, August 15, 2010

Time: • Tournament Director will post Draw with Match Times.

Fees: • •

$20 per Gold Member and $25 per Silver Member Registration Fee. One time Registration Fee includes participation in all Divisions of the tournaments (Singles / Doubles / Mixed Doubles) and court fees.

Balls: • •

Early Round and Quarter Finals – Players are required to bring a new can of Regulation Size Soft Court Tennis Balls to each match. Winners receive/keep the unopened can of tennis balls. Semi-Finals and Finals - Penn Reds, Soft Court balls are provided by the Club.


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Description: • Competitive Tournament Play



Registration Forms are available for Members in the Lake Naomi Tennis Pro Shop. Submit complete Registration Form with Registration Fee to Tennis Coordinator at the Tennis Pro Shop.

Registration Deadline: • • • •

Men’s Singles: Wednesday, June 30th at Noon Womens’ Singles: Wednesday, July 7th at Noon All Doubles: Wednesday, July 14th at Noon All Mixed Doubles: Wednesday, August 4th at Noon


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Cancellations will be accepted until the Registration deadline. Cancellations made by the Registration deadline will receive a full refund. Players will be defaulted if not on court and prepared to play within 15 minutes of their scheduled Match time. Players with excessive defaults may be excluded from future tournaments.

Wait List: •

Not available

Guests: • May not participate.

Additional Details: The Tournaments are open to all Lake Naomi Club Tennis Members, including Temporary Members whose term of Membership encompasses the entire period of the Tournaments in which they enter. Entering requires a commitment to participate in the Tournament through its completion including the Consolation Rounds. Participants must be 18 years of age, however, the Teen Champions from the previous year’s LNC Junior Tournament may be granted a Wildcard entry into the comparable Division of the Adult Tournaments if he or she is under the age of 18. Age deadline is your birthday as of September 1st of the current year. The Club reserves the right to not allow any Member into a category where his or her safety may be in jeopardy.


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Tournament Categories are self-selected. Players who have two consecutive Championship wins within the B Category will be required to play in the A category. Members are not permitted to play in more than one Category per Division. Seeding will be determined by the Tournament Director and will be based on prior Tournament results and player ability. All dates and times for matches will be posted with the draw sheet. It is the player’s responsibility to check the Draw Sheet to confirm their match times. All matches will be scheduled on a weekend. All matches must be played at the date and time scheduled. Only weather will dictate a change in a scheduled match. Unfortunately, injury, illness or unforeseen circumstances cannot be reasons for rescheduling a match. However, if all participants of a pre semi-final match agree to play on a date and time prior to the one posted, and court time is available, the match may be rescheduled for that time. In this case a Tournament Match Rescheduling Form must be submitted to the Tennis Coordinator immediately. This form may be obtained from the Pro Shop. An example of this form follows on page 13. Format of Play – Matches will have a 10-minute warm up period. A First Match Consolation Draw Format will be used, which guarantees every player at least two matches. A description of a First Match Consolation Draw Format follows on Page 8. The first player/team to win six games wins that “Set,” provided there is a margin of two games over the opponent(s). If the score reaches six games all, a tie break game shall be played. This tie-break game shall be “First to 7 Points with a Margin of 2 Points.” A description of this tie-break game format follows on page 9. All matches throughout the entire tournament will be played “best of 3 Sets” with the exception of the 65s Divisions. 65s Divisions: All matches prior to the Finals will be 2 Sets. If the score in a match is one set all, one tie-break game shall be played to decide the match. This tie break game shall be “First to 12 Points with a Margin of 2 Points.” A description of the tie-break game format follows on Page 9. Final Tournament Matches will be 3 sets. The Tennis Professional Staff will umpire the Final Matches.


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The Tournament Director will make final decisions regarding any and all matters concerning the Tournament. A Tournament Awards Presentation will take place on the Tennis Deck immediately following finals of each “Club Championship” tournament. Awards will be presented to the Champion(s) and Finalist(s) of each Tournament. Specialty menu items will be available from the Lake Naomi Clubhouse by pre-purchase with the Lake Naomi Tennis Pro Shop.

First Match Consolation Draw

The consolation match must be played in order to qualify for inclusion in future Lake Naomi Tennis tournaments. Players able to commit to only play one match should not register for this tournament. Consolation matches will be scheduled simultaneously with regular play matches. The purpose of this type of draw is to allow all participants a minimum of two matches. When a player or team wins their first match, they move in the normal direction on the draw sheet (Championship Draw). The non-winning player or team (from their 1st match) moves to the left into the Consolation Draw. If a player or team receives a Bye and loses their first match, they are moved into the Consolation Draw. From this point forward, the winning players or teams continue to play, and the non winning players or teams are eliminated from further play. Traditionally, the winner of the Championship Draw is declared Champion, and 2nd place is the Finalist. The winner on the Consolation side is declared Consolation Champion.


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“First to 7 Points with a Margin of 2 Points” Tie Break Game used To Determine the Winner of a Set

When a 6-Game Tie is Reached in a Set The 12-point tiebreaker is employed when the score of any set reaches 6 games each. The goal is to be the first player to reach 7 points, and the player must win by a margin of 2 points (7-5, 8-6, 14-12, etc.). Player A serves the first point into the deuce (or forehand) court. Player B serves the second point into the ad (or backhand) court, and serves the third point into the deuce (or forehand) court. Player A serves the fourth and fifth points in the same manner. The players continue to play in this manner until one player reaches 7 points, and is ahead by 2 points. The players switch sides after every 6 points. If another set is necessary, or if another tiebreaker is to be played to determine the match (in the above scenario) Player B would be the first to serve.

2010 Adult 65s Tournaments

“First to 12 Points with a Margin of 2 Points” Tie Break Game used to Determine the Match

First player to reach 12 points by a margin of 2 wins the tie-break and the Match. Player A serves the first point into the deuce (or forehand) court. Player B serves the second point into the ad (or backhand) court, and serves the third point into the deuce (or forehand) court. Player A serves the fourth and fifth points in the same manner. The players continue to play in this manner until one player reaches 12 points, and is ahead by 2 points. The players switch sides after every 6 points.


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Name of Activity:

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Junior Singles “Club Championships” Tournament Junior Doubles “Club Championships” Tournament Junior Mixed Doubles “Club Championships” Tournament Categories of the Divisions: (Girl’s & Boy’s) Junior (Anyone under the age of 13) Teen (age 13 – 17 by September 1, 2010) Rallyball (less experienced players)–Singles/Doubles ONLY

Day/Dates:

• All Categories (Juniors, Teens, Rallyball) of all Divisions (Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles) will be played over 3 days: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 30 – Aug 1, 2010.

Time: • Tournament Director will post Draw with Match Times.

Fees: • •

$15 per Gold Member and $20 per Silver Member Registration Fee. One time Registration Fee includes participation in all Divisions of the tournaments (Singles / Doubles / Mixed Doubles) and court fees.

Balls: • •

Early Round and Quarter Finals – Players are required to bring a new can of Regulation Size Soft Court Tennis Balls to each match. Winners receive/keep the unopened can of tennis balls. Semi-Finals and Finals - Penn Reds, Soft Court Balls Provided by the Club.

Description: • •

Competitive Tournament Play. Modified format of competition for Rallyball participants.



Registration Forms are available for Members in the Lake Naomi Tennis Pro Shop. Submit complete Registration Form with Registration Fee to Tennis Coordinator at the Tennis Pro Shop.

Registration Deadline: • Sunday, July 25th at 3:00 PM


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Cancellations will be accepted until the Registration deadline. Cancellations made by the Registration deadline will receive a full refund. Players will be defaulted if not on court and prepared to play within 15 minutes of their scheduled Match time.

Wait List: •

Not available

Guests: • May not participate.

Additional Details: The Tournaments are open to all Lake Naomi Tennis Members, including Temporary Members whose term of Membership encompasses the entire period of the Tournaments in which they enter. Entering requires a commitment to participate in the Tournament through its completion including the Consolation Rounds. Participants must be under the age of 18 to enter. However, the Teen Champions from the previous year’s LNC Junior Tournament may be granted a Wildcard entry into the comparable Division of the Adult Tournaments if they are under the age of 18. Age deadline is based on your birthday as of September 1st of the current year. The Club reserves the right to not allow any Member into a category where his or her safety may be in jeopardy. Seeding will be determined by the Tournament Director and will be based on prior Tournament results and player ability. This is a continuous play, 3-day Tournament. Players are to be prepared to play multiple times per day. Although all dates and times for matches will be posted with the draw sheet, it is typical for times to change in this style of tournament. Therefore, it is the player’s responsibility to continually check the Draw Sheet for their match times. Other than the Tournament Director, only weather will dictate a change in a scheduled match. Unfortunately, injury, illness or unforeseen circumstances cannot be reasons for rescheduling a match.


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Format of Play – Matches will have a 10-minute warm up period.

A First Match Consolation Draw Format will be used for Junior and Teen Categories, which guarantees every player at least two matches. A description of a First Match Consolation Draw Format follows With the exception of Rallyball, all matches prior to the Semi-Finals and Finals will be an 8-game Pro Set. Semi-Finals and Finals will be best of 3 Sets. The Rallyball Category is available for those players not quite comfortable with or ready for tournament play. Rallyball scoring allows players to earn points each time they are able to hit the ball over the net. Matches will either be timed, or played to a set number of points. The Tennis Professional Staff will umpire all Final Matches. The Tournament Director will make final decisions regarding any and all matters concerning the Tournament. A Tournament Awards Presentation will take place on the Tennis Deck immediately following finals of each “Club Championship” tournament. Awards will be presented to the Champion(s) and Finalist(s) of each Tournament. Specialty menu items will be available from the Lake Naomi Clubhouse by pre-purchase with the Lake Naomi Tennis Pro Shop.

First Match Consolation Draw

The purpose of this type of draw is to allow all participants a minimum of two matches. When a player or team wins their first match, they move in the normal direction on the draw sheet (Championship Draw). The non-winning team (from their 1st match) moves to the left into the Consolation Draw. If a player or team receives a Bye and loses their first match, they are moved into the Consolation Draw. From this point forward, the winning player or team continue to play, and the non-winning player or team is eliminated from further play. Traditionally, the winner of the Championship Draw is declared Champion, and 2nd place is the Finalist. The winner on the Consolation side is declared Consolation Champion.


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Tournament Match Rescheduling Form Circle Each that Applies:

Tournament: Adults Juniors Division: Singles Doubles Mixed Doubles Category: 65s “A” “B”

Junior Teen Rallyball

Originally Scheduled for: ____________________________________ Date and Time

Requesting to be Re-scheduled to: ______________________________ Date and Time (must be before next scheduled matches)

Signature of All Participants:

1._____________________________________ __________ (Date)

Juniors must have a parent initial

2._____________________________________ ___________ (Date)


3._____________________________________ ___________ (Date)


4._____________________________________ ____________ (Date)


Approved By: _______________________________ ___________________ Management Staff Member Date

Court Reservation Made for __________________________________________ (Date and Time)

Weekly Play


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Name of Activity: • Mixed Doubles Round Robin

Day/Dates:

• Sundays: June 27, July 11, July 25 August 1, 2010

Time: • 3:00 – 5:00 PM



Description: • Social Round Robin Play for Men and Women

• Men and Women are invited to register as individuals or as partners. Partners will be split after the first round of play. (See Additional Details below.)

Registration Opens: •

Immediately following play on the preceding Sunday.


Register on the clipboard at the Pro Shop or call the Pro Shop. Phone registrants will be given a confirmation number. Members may only register themselves and a partner

Registration Deadline: • Registration will be accepted until 3:00PM on the preceding Saturday.


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Due to the roster being set immediately following the deadline, late cancellations will be considered a No Show. Late Cancellations, No Shows and Late Arrivals (more than 10 minutes) will forfeit the following week’s Mixed Doubles play.

Wait List

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After the registration deadline or once the maximum number of players have registered, additional Members may place their name on a Waitlist. The Pro Shop will call Members on the waitlist if cancellations occur creating an opening.

Guests • Members may register a Guest for play in this activity. However, Guests will only be included after an attempt


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has been made to reach all the Members on the Waitlist. The Pro Shop will call the Guest’s sponsoring Member if an opening exists.

Additional Details: Each player will initially be assigned to a court. A whistle is blown to signal the end of the first of four 30-minute play sessions. The winning team will stay on their court and split becoming each other’s opposition. The non-winning team will move to the next highest numbered court, and they, too, will split and become each other’s opposition. Players on the highest numbered court being used will proceed to the lowest numbered court being used. This sequence is then followed in the same manner for the remaining play sessions. Registrants who requested to play with a partner will be assigned with their partner for the first session of play. Depending on registrations, court assignments may not be equal in gender. The number of Registrants, Late cancellations and/or No Shows may result in less than 4 players on a court. If this should occur, Singles or “Canadian Doubles” style tennis may be played. No scores are recorded by the Club because scores will be not be used by the Club for court placement.


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Name of Activity:

•

Men’s Social Round Robin

Day/Dates:

• Mondays: June 28 – August 30, 2010

Time: • 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Fees: • $1 Gold Member, $6 Silver Member, $9 Guests


Description: • Social Double Play with four 30-minute sessions.

Registration Opens: • Immediately following play on the preceding Monday.

Registration Method: • Register on the clipboard at the Pro Shop or call the Pro Shop. Phone registrants will be given a confirmation number.

Registration Deadline: • Registrations and Cancellations will be accepted until 3:00 PM on the preceding Sunday.


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Please arrive on time. Late Arrivals may lose their place on the roster to someone on the Wait List or a Guest yet to be accommodated. Due to the courts being reserved for the registered players, late cancellations (after 3PM the preceding day) and late arrivals will be considered a No Show. All No Shows will be required to sit out for one week.

Wait List: • After the registration deadline, or once the maximum number of players have registered, additional Members may place their name on a wait list. The Pro Shop will call Members on the wait list if cancellations occur creating an opening.

Guests: • Members may register a Guest for play in this activity. However, Guests will only be included after an attempt has been made to reach all the Members on the wait list. The Pro Shop will call the Guest’s sponsoring Member if an opening exists.


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Additional Details: The number or Registrants, Late cancellations and/or No Shows may result in less than 4 players on a court. If this should occur, Singles or “King of the Court” or “Canadian Doubles” tennis may be played. Initial court assignments are random. Players will be placed on a court as they arrive. A whistle is blown to signal the end of the first of four 30-minute play sessions. An attendant will ask players to draw a playing card from a deck of cards to determine their next court assignment. Card numbers will coordinate with the court numbers. Aces proceed to Court One, 2’s to Court Two, 3’s to Court Three, etc. Card color indicates partners: red cards are partners and black cards are partners. Red cards are the first team to serve. No scores are recorded.


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Name of Activity: • Ladies Competitive Doubles

Day/Dates: • Tuesdays: June 29 – August 31, 2010

Time: • 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM



Description: • Competitive Play

• Member’s first week of participation: Players will be placed on the court based on their self- rating as per the guidelines of the National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) issued by the United States Tennis Association. A copy of the NTRP follows on pages 20 & 21 and is posted in the Pro Shop.

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After a Member’s first week of participation, two competitive flights will be established for future play. An evaluation of play performance will be made mid-season by the Tennis Committee to determine if any changes of Flight assignments need to be made.

Registration Opens: • 8:00 AM on the preceding Saturday.


Register on the clipboard at the Pro Shop or call the Pro Shop. Callers MUST receive their confirmation number (the number they are on the list.) Members may register themselves and their Guest only.

Registration Deadline: • Registration and Cancellations will be accepted until 3:00 PM on the preceding Monday.


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Due to the Roster being set immediately following the Deadline, late cancellations will be considered a No Show. Please arrive on time. Late Arrivals (10 minutes or more) may lose their place on the roster to someone on the wait list, or a Guest yet to be accommodated. Late Cancellations, No Shows and Late Arrivals (more than 10 minutes) will be required to sit out for one week.


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Waitlist:

• After the registration deadline or once the maximum number of players have registered, additional Members may place their name on a Wait List. The Pro Shop will call Members on the waitlist if cancellations occur creating an opening.

Guests: • Members may register a Guest for play in this activity. Guest’s NTRP rating must be completed prior to the preceding Monday’s 3:00 PM close of registration in order to be considered for play. Guests will only be included after an attempt has been made to reach all the Members on the Waitlist. The Pro Shop will call the Guest’s sponsoring Member if an opening exists.

Additional Details: The number or Registrants per flight , Late cancellations and/or No Shows may result in less than 4 players on a court. If this should occur, Singles or “Canadian Doubles” tennis may be played Players will report to their assigned court upon arrival. No more than 10-minutes of warm-up is suggested. “First In” serving is acceptable if all players on a court agree to allow it. At the end of a total of eight games the players rotate. This process will occur three times. Each player keeps track of their own score. At the end of play, the scores are reported to the Pro Shop Staff and will be utilized in following weeks to help “place” player’s on their courts. A running tally of games won, games played and percentage will be kept throughout the summer. The high scorers will be acknowledged at the end of the season.


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United States Tennis Association THE NATIONAL TENNIS RATING PROGRAM (NTRP)

To place yourself in an NTRP skill level: 1. Begin with 1.0. Read the descriptions of all the general characteristics carefully and then decide which one best describes your present tennis-playing ability. 2. Assume you are competing against players of the same gender and ability level. 3. If in doubt, place yourself in the next highest level. To check your self-rating: After choosing a playing level, ask yourself: “Can I play competitively against any age player of my gender who is rated at the same level that I have rated myself?” If your answer is “yes,” your self-rating is probably accurate. NTRP SPECIFIC DETAILS can be found posted in the Proshop and via www.lakenaomitennis.com – Our Lake Naomi Club Tennis website provided by our Tennis Professional, Bobby McKee.

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF NTRP PLAYING LEVELS 1.0 This player is just starting to play tennis. 1.5 This player has limited experience and is still working primarily on getting the ball into play. 2.0 This player needs on-court experience. This player has obvious stroke weaknesses but is familiar with basic positions for singles and doubles play. 2.5 This player is learning to judge where the ball is going, although court coverage is weak. Can sustain a short rally of slow pace with other players of the same ability. 3.0 This player is fairly consistent when hitting medium-paced shots, but is not comfortable with all strokes and lacks execution when trying for directional control, depth, or power. Most common doubles formation is one up, one back.


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3.5 This player has achieved improved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots, but still lacks depth and variety. This player exhibits more aggressive net play, has improved court coverage, and is developing teamwork in doubles. 4.0 This player has dependable strokes, including directional control and depth on both forehand and backhand sides on moderate shots, plus the ability to use lobs, overheads, approach shots, and volleys with some success. This player occasionally forces errors when serving. Rallies may be lost due to impatience. Teamwork in doubles is evident. 4.5 This player has begun to master the use of power and spins and is beginning to handle pace, has sound footwork, can control depth of shots, and is beginning to vary game plan according to opponents. This player can hit first serves with power and accuracy and place the second serve. This player tends to over hit on difficult shots. Aggressive net play is common in doubles. 5.0 This player has good shot anticipation and frequently has an outstanding shot or attribute around which a game may be structured. This player can regularly hit winners or force errors off of short balls and can put away volleys, can successfully execute lobs, drop shots, half volleys, overhead smashes, and has good depth and spin on most second serves. 5.5 This player has developed power and/or consistency as a major weapon. This player can vary strategies and styles of play in a competitive situation and hits dependable shots in a stress situation. 6.0 to 7.0 The 6.0 player typically has had intensive training for national tournament competition at the junior and collegiate levels and has obtained a sectional and/or national ranking. The 6.5 and 7.0 are world-class players. The Tennis Committee Members have posted their personal ratings at the Lake Naomi Club Tennis Pro Shop for you to reference.

2010 Tennis Committee Members:

Mary Lou Billyer Laura Howe Susanna Kopchains Rebekah Zelman Sara Clarkson Deb McGill Jeanne Christian Lew Rarig Kate Elkadi Julie Spitzer Anita Gollocher Richard Willis


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Name of Activity: • Ladies Social Round Robin

Day/Dates:

• Wednesdays: June 30 – September 1, 2010

Time: • 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM



Description: • Social Round Robin play. Court assignments are random. There are four 30-minute sessions.

Registration Opens: • 8:00 AM on the preceding Saturday.


Register on the clipboard at the Pro Shop or call the Pro Shop. Phone registrants will be given a confirmation number. Members may register themselves and their Guest only.

Registration Deadline: • Registration and Cancellations will be accepted until 3:00 PM on the preceding Tuesday.


• • •

Due to the Roster being set immediately following the Deadline, late cancellations will be considered a No Show. Please arrive on time. Late Arrivals (10 minutes or more) may lose their place on the roster. Late Cancellations, No Shows and Late Arrivals (more than 10 minutes) will be required to sit out for one week.

Wait List: • After the registration deadline or once the maximum number of players have registered, additional Members may place their name on a Waitlist. The Pro Shop will call Members on the waitlist if cancellations occur creating an opening.

Guests: • Members may register a Guest for play in this activity. However, Guests will only be included after an attempt has been made to reach all the Members on the Waitlist. The Pro Shop will call the Guest’s sponsoring Member if an opening exists.


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Additional Details: The number of Registrants, Late cancellations and/or No Shows may result in less than 4 players on a court. If this should occur, Singles or “Queen of the Court” or “Canadian Doubles” tennis may be played. Initial court assignments are random. Players will be assigned to a court as they arrive. A whistle is blown to signal the end of the first of four 30-minute play sessions. The winning team will stay on their court and split becoming each other’s opposition. The non-winning team will move to the next highest numbered court, and they too will split and become each other’s opposition. The players on the highest numbered court being used will move to the lowest numbered court being used. This sequence is then followed in the same manner for the remaining play sessions. No scores are recorded.


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Name of Activity: •

Ladies Team Tennis

Day/Dates: • Fridays, 2010 July 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th Aug 6th August 13th, (Rain date and luncheon)

Time: • Start at one of the following assigned times: 8:30 AM, 9 AM or 10 AM

Fees: • •

Member Court Fees paid to Tennis Attendant prior to play. Captains no longer consolidate Team fees. $15 Registration Fee paid in advance (does not include luncheon)

Balls: • Provided by the Teams as indicated on schedule.

Description: • Competitive Play where Team scores are recorded. 6 Teams in a doubles competition format.

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Eligible to join a team if available to participate in at least 3 of the scheduled dates (not including rain date.) Members with less availability may register as Substitute Players. See “Substitutes List” Guidelines below.

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Formation of each Team will be by ability levels according to self ratings as per the guidelines of the National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) issued by the United States Tennis Association. A copy of the National Tennis Rating Guidelines are found on Pages 22 & 23. Each Team will have a similar mixture of NTRP rated players. The Team Captains’ goal will be to place players against similarly rated opponents. A random draw under the direction of the Tennis Committee will be used to form Teams. Each Team will be managed by a Captain who will contact each of her Team Members once Teams are formed. Team Captains will be required to attend a short pre-season meeting to review the 2009 Team Tennis Guidelines.


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Registration Method: • Completed Registration Form accompanied by $15 Registration Fee submitted in person or by mail to the Tennis Pro Shop.

Registration Deadline: • 3 PM, July 2nd


• 5 minutes late – 1 game penalty 10 minutes late – 2 game penalty 15 minutes late – forfeit the match – remaining Team will receive the average score of their Team.

Substitutes List Guidelines:

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Substitute players must register with the Pro Shop. Registration will be accepted anytime during the season A Substitute Player list will be posted and updated weekly. Substitutes will not be required to pay the registration fee. Only a Team Captain may request a registered Substitute to play. Substitute Players may play every week but in an effort to be fair to all teams, they may not substitute for the same team more than once during the season.

Wait List: • None

Guests: • Not Permitted

Additional Details: The Tennis Committee will provide Captains with their Team Roster at a required pre-season Tennis Team Captains’ Meeting.

Team Captains will set weekly rosters based on team members’ NTRP ratings. A Team Tennis Luncheon will be held for Team Players and Substitutes on Friday, August 13th at 12:30 PM in the Lake Naomi Club House. Pre-registration and payment ($19 per player) are required in advance at the Tennis Pro Shop by Sunday, August 8th at 3:00 PM. Mementos will be presented to Team Members. Additional Mementos will be made available for purchase in the Pro Shop for Substitutes and the General Membership. Team Scores are accumulated and posted weekly.


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2010 Team Tennis Guidelines

Court Fees apply and must be paid to Pro Shop prior to play.

Players must be on the court and prepared to play by their assigned time: 5 minutes late – 1 game penalty, 10 minutes late – 2 game penalty, 15 minutes late – forfeit (remaining team gets average score of their team)

Players are allowed a 10 minute warm-up during which practice serves can be taken. No Team may be allowed to play “First In” serving. Regular scoring applies Team Members are to advise their Captain if they are suddenly not available to play. Only upon the completion of the 6th game, a Team may make a one time side switch with their partner between the deuce and add court. Play continues until a Team wins 12 games or until the whistle is blown. Any game in progress when the whistle is blown is to be finished and play is to stop. The whistle will be blown at 10:00, 10:30 and 11:30.

If Team members from the same Team disagree on a line call, it will benefit the opposing Team.

Teams report scores to Team Captains.

Substitute players must register with the Pro Shop. Substitute player registrations will be accepted anytime during the season. A substitute player list will be posted and updated weekly. Only Team Captains may ask a registered substitute to play. Substitute players may only play one time per team. All available Team members must be used before a substitute can play.

Captains must have their Line Up turned into the Pro Shop no later than

12:00 noon Thursday. Substitute players must be identified in the Line Up.

In case of injury on the court: Injured Team keeps their score. Opposing Team either keeps their score or may choose an average of their Team’s final scores, whichever is higher. If a team must forfeit a court the remaining team gets the average score of their team.


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2010 Team Tennis Team Captain’s Responsibilities

Attend a short pre-season meeting with the Tennis Committee to review the 2010 Lake Naomi Ladies Team Tennis Guidelines and receive Team Member Roster. Meet with team and go over the 2010 Tennis Guidelines Meet with Team Members and select Team’s Name and Team Colors (2009 Theme - Cocktails). Report this information to the Tennis Coordinator. Distribute list of Team Members names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses to each Team Member. All Team rosters will be posted on Team Tennis Bulletin Board at LNT by 3:00PM Sunday, July 5th Set up practice sessions if desired. Establish line-up and submit in writing to Tennis Coordinator no later than Noon each Thursday or, if e-mailing, it must be in by noon on Wednesday. A team’s overall season line-up should equally “sit out” all team members. Substitutes must be included and indicated on Line Up. Team Captains will set weekly rosters based on team members’ NTRP ratings. Only Team Captains may call Substitutes. Substitute players may only play one time per team. All available Team members must be used before a substitute can play. If there are no team members or registered substitutes available to play, a captain may call an unregistered substitute. The unregistered substitute must agree to become a registered sub for the rest of the season. Inform Team Members when they are scheduled to play. Team Captains report scores to Pro Shop.

The Pro Shop will inform Team Captains of cancellations due to weather. Captains are to inform Team Members of same. The Tennis Committee suggests the use of a phone chain as follows. The Captain would start the phone chain by calling the first person on their Team Roster. Each Team Member calls the “next” person on their roster. If the “next” person is not available, they would leave a message (if possible) and call the “next” person on the roster. Any Team Member that could not reach the “next” person on their roster should notify the Captain and as the Captain, you are to try and contact that person yourself. The Team Captain must advise Team Members if a phone chain will be used and how it will work.


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Name of Activity: • Men’s Twilight Round Robin

Day/Dates: • Fridays: July 2nd – September 3rd, 2010

Time: • 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM



Description: • Social Doubles Play with three 30-minute sessions.

Registration Opens: • Immediately following play on the preceding Friday.

Registration Method: • Register on the clipboard at the Pro Shop or call the Pro Shop. Phone registrants will be given a confirmation number.

Registration Deadline: • Registrations and cancellations will be accepted until 1:00 PM the day of play.


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Please arrive on time. Late Arrivals may lose their place on the roster to someone on the Wait List or a Guest yet to be accommodated. Due to the courts being reserved for the registered players, late cancellations (after 1PM the day of play) and late arrivals will be considered a No Show. All No Shows will be required to sit out for one week.

Wait List: • After the registration deadline or once the maximum number of players have registered, additional Members may place their name on a Waitlist. The Pro Shop will call Members on the waitlist if cancellations occur creating an opening.

Guests: • Members may register a Guest for play in this activity. However, Guests will only be included after an attempt has been made to reach all the Members on the Waitlist. The Pro Shop will call the Guest’s sponsoring Member if an opening exists.


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Additional Details: The number or Registrants, Late cancellations and No Shows may result in less than 4 players on a court. If this should occur, Singles or “King of the Court” or “Canadian Doubles” tennis may be played. Initial court assignments are random. Players will be assigned to a court as they arrive. At the end of each 30-minute play session a whistle is blown to signal the end of play. The winning team will stay on their court and split becoming each other’s opposition. The non-winning team will move to the next highest numbered court, and they too will split and become each other’s opposition. Players on the highest numbered court being used will proceed to the lowest numbered court being used. This sequence is then followed in the same manner for the remaining play sessions. No scores are recorded.

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