Events

Hi All, we are a little over a week from Labor Day weekend (huh?) and a week from our requested deadline to let us know if you’d like to enter the labor day tournament as an individual or as a team. Please refer to the original post, https://www.madrivertennis.com/labor-day-weekend-2023/, for detail. I will be commenting on that post next week with more detail, so please visit it the few days before the weekend for updates.

Also wanted to note that the notification that comes to you says “No need to click unless you want to go to the website. The entire post is in this email.” This is not truly correct. There are some pictures posted from last year that do not come with the email, so take a look at the website post.

Hello Tennis Friends,

Last year’s Labor Day weekend social and tournament was well attended and enjoyed, so we’re continuing the tradition! This year’s event is on Saturday, September 2, 2023.

We will conduct a matrix round robin of predetermined doubles teams divided into flights of equivalent ability followed by a member social event on Sunday Saturday. Tournament play may be spread over Saturday and Sunday as needed based on the number of entries and the weather forecast. Monday Sunday will be a rain date.

Doubles teams may be formed without regard to age or gender (womens, mens, mixed, or parent/child) but with an approximate combined average skill level not greater than NTRP 4.0.

Two to four flights will be held based on number of entries, morning flight(s) from approximately 8:30am to noon and afternoon flight(s) from approximately 1:00pm to 4:30pm, adjusting times if necessary. Everyone will get to play the same number of games during the flights regardless of winning or losing. The winning teams from each flight will face off in Club Championship match(es) after each day’s flights.

Also on Sunday Saturday at 5:30pm following play, all MRTC members and their families are invited to meet, socialize, and celebrate tennis at the club. MRTC will provide beer and soft drinks, but feel free to bring your preferred beverage as well. Please bring a potluck snack, appetizer, or dish to share. Let us know if you’d like to help out with setup and organization of paper goods.

PLEASE RESPOND BY Wednesday, August 30 to [email protected] with your intention to enter a team and the following information:

• Team member names.
• If you do not have a partner and would like us to match you up.
• Estimated NTRP if you know it.
• Your availability in at least two, preferably three or all, of the time slots Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon, Sunday morning, Sunday afternoon to allow us most flexibility in planning.

The sooner you respond, the better, as that will give us an indication of how many flights to prepare for and how much court time to reserve. We will also be watching the weather forecast. We will be back in touch with people on Friday, September 1 (or Thursday if possible) with scheduling. We will also update this post when appropriate, so bookmark it and refer back periodically.

We hope this will be a great opportunity for fun competition and a fulfilling occasion for us to visit with each other and celebrate tennis!

Woody & Darlene

P.S. Comments/feedback welcome from last year’s participants.

Don’t forget the professional exhibition by the Windridge pros tonight at the courts at 6 o’clock. It should be an excellent match and a lot of fun. Bring a chair, your beverage, and an hors d’oeuvre.

Thanks to Dave Caterino for arranging in sponsoring this.

July 28,2023
Exciting Tennis Exhibition

All are invited to an international tennis exhibition with tennis pros from the internationally renown Windridge Tennis camps The match is arranged and sponsored by David Caterino.

The match will begin at 6-7:30 with Peter Delfausse umpiring.

Bring a beverage, hors d’oeuvres to share, a chair and a friend. This will be a great evening of spectacular tennis and friendship.

If rain, check the Goggle calendar for cancellation or text Lee Delfausse at 802-793-1962.

See you there,

Lee

On Friday, July 21 from 4:00 – 5:30 with potluck afterward.

Text Lee at 802-793-1962 for details if you want to join us.

Potluck is on at 4 if rained out.

It looks like a lot of rain over the next two weeks, but Lee wants to try again for triples on the 21st at 4:00 with potluck after.

So text her at 802-793-1962 if you want to join in. Don’t forget to include your name.

Potluck is on at 4 if it is raining or courts are unplayable. Lee will post on the club calendar if courts are not playable.

Lee Delfausse is again hosting a triples match for the first 16 people who sign up with her. Text her at. 802-793-1962 And make sure to include your name if you would like to join us.

This is a lot of fun, highly interactive, and great for all levels of play.

Lee Hall Delfausse, USPTA pro and National Champion, will be offering 5 weeks of adult tennis clinics at the Mad River Tennis Club, starting September 14, 2022 through October 12, 2022 on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00 pm.

The drill sessions will be for intermediate level players (with approval by Lee) and will have a maximum of 8 players per session. There will be instruction on fitness (moderate), drills focusing on specific strokes and strategy for doubles, match play, and, of course, games for fun and laughter.

The cost is $10 per 1 ½ hour session for members and $15 for non-members.

Players are welcome to stay after each session for socializing with refreshments provided by players.

To sign up, each person should text or call Lee Delfausse at 802-793-1962 to reserve a place with a limit of 8 players for each session. Players need to cancel at least 24 hours ahead if they can’t make it. Lee will announce if there is a rain cancellation.

Lee Hall Delfausse has taught these clinics in Sarasota, The Bridges, Portsmouth, NH as well as around the world at The Grand Slam events. She is delighted to bring this opportunity for tennis and fellowship to the Mad River Tennis Club.

We will again use playerlineup.com for attendance, event notification and messages e.g. if there is a question about the weather. If you were registered last year, use your same sign in.

We will not be using the MRTC website for any more communications on Men’s Doubles.

If you were not registered last year and want to join us, please use the following link to signup:

https://mrtcmensdoubles.playerlineup.com/public_join

Let me know if you have any questions.

geordie