Labor Day Weekend 2023

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.