Bob Vietze

First off thanks to all that participated in the workday on Saturday. A lot of prep got completed and Scott’s job for laying the surface will be much easier this week. The new net posts are in, they look fantastic. The goal is to have the courts ready at the end of the week. Keep your fingers crossed the weather cooperates. As soon as I get the thumbs up on completion will drop a note to you all.

Now that the weather has turned in the past couple of days, I’m sure everyone is curious when the club will be open for the season. We are scheduled to have new net posts installed starting Wednesday the work was scheduled for earlier in the month, but persistent wet weather prevented the work getting started. In order for the posts to get installed the sprinklers and piping need to be removed for the installation. Scott is preparing the courts this week for the material application and based on all the moving pieces my best guess is the courts will be open early next week. While it is a bummer to lose this coming weekend the addition of new posts, nets and center straps will vastly improve the playing experience. Just think that second serve that just clips the top on the net on game point will now be going in.

As soon as I have an accurate date for opening will post as soon as possible.

The courts were finished last evening by Dee & Scott Barker. A shout-out to their hard work over the past ten days. We did add additional material to the surface this year which should make a big difference in the quality of play. It is early in the day and the courts are soft so a word of caution especially if there is moisture in the surface. Remember to always sweep after play.

Please take time to go to our website and read the 2023 season overview that Darlene put together. There are additional offerings for play this year.

Enjoy!

A heads up the courts will be open through Saturday the 5th for play. We’ve had a great run of weather that has extended the season. Even though we opened a bit late this season the ability to go into November was certainly a bonus.

Hope everyone enjoyed the season, and we’ll see you next year!

 

Hope everyone has had a great summer and have gotten the opportunity to enjoy the courts!

As we enter the first few days of Fall, I would like to update everyone on the projected closing date of the club. We will keep the club open as long as possible in October as weather permits. On a side note, the portable will be in place until we close in late October.

Let’s hope we get an extended period of Indian Summer before the snow flies!

Scott just finished nailing the lines down. Tomorrow he will finish sweeping, rolling, watering and putting up the nets. Play will start Sunday morning.

Enjoy!!

Good Morning

First off I want to ensure everyone the delay in opening is a one off this season. We live in a different world now with supply chain and labor challenges.  I’m frustrated as you are along with the other board members in losing three weeks of the season. We will be open later this week at this time I do not know the day as soon as I do we will make sure the word gets out. That being said based on the time lost we will offer a rebate on next year’s membership of $25 or if a member plans not to rejoin a check back in that amount. The plan is to stay open as long as we can in October weather permitting. We have installed new lines this year and our vision is to improve the infrastructure of the club in the future. I’m hoping we can install new net posts at the start of next season. At season’s end we will look at this challenge along with others we faced and see what we can do differently for 23.

Thanks to All for Hanging In!!