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The Ladder is SIZZLING!

Heloooooo!

Forgive me: I am way overdue for an update on some things happening on the 2025 Challenge Ladder.

But here goes, my first report: we have 35 players this summer, which is awesome. Please remind any friends who you think might be interested that they CAN still join, there is always room on the ladder for more rungs!

Special shout out (and vague concern?) for Neang Chea and especially Clarke Gasper. Back on June 22, Neang played not once but twice in one day (!) Clarke also played twice in one day on June 11 and then, what’s worse, on June 19, which if memory serves was a terribly hot day, he played THREE times! I do not understand either of you but….well done!

I encourage you all to NOT get into a tie break with Daniel Benitez-Posada: he has won Two deciding tie breaks #clutch

Update on the 2 Ladders: Challenge Ladder and Points Ladder

Congrats to Roman Krasikov who on July 4, defeated Jason Wu (7-6, 6-3) to take over the top spot on the Challenge ladder. But I ask you…is that position secure? Do I sense a wiggly rung? Take care up there, Roman. Folks are thirsty.

Congrats also to Clarke Gasper, Caleb Adams and Neang Chea. Clarke is in first place on the Points Ladder with a whopping 34 points, Caleb is in second with 20 and Neang is just behind with 19. Remember, there are end of the season prizes for #1 AND #2 on the Points Ladder. This means they have all been playing a lot of tennis, which is the whole idea: well done to you 3!

Just a friendly reminder that only the Winner of the match needs to email me the result and please remember to include the info on Who challenged Who as different points are allotted for those things.

Stay hydrated out there. The heat is real.

Wimbledon quarterfinals are almost here…who will take it this year? Who will rise up? Those same questions are being asked right here at the Challenge Ladder. Who has the answers?

-Doug

Celebrate Pride with USTA New England!!

Pride Month is right around the corner, and what better way to kick the festivities off than with USTA New England? Tennis4All is excited to share with you all that USTA New England will be hosting a Pride Social Event in a couple weeks – and we’d love for you to be a part of it!

Join the USTA for an afternoon of red ball tennis, pickleball, lawn games, delicious food, and friends – all in celebration of Pride and community.

  • Date: Saturday, June 7th
  • Time: 12pm – 2:00pm
  • Location: Club Volo at Assembly Row in Somerville, MA
  • All equipment will be provided and there will be a bar on site.
  • Register to attend here!

Come celebrate who you are, meet new people, and enjoy some friendly competition! Let’s rally together and serve up some Pride!

Renew your membership

Hi Folks – Friendly reminder that last year’s Tennis4All memberships will expire on May 31st*. Please renew your membership now via the Tennis4All website so you don’t miss out on any fabulous benefits. Memberships continue to cost $35 for the year.

Here’s a quick look at the benefits of being a member:

  • Access to all of our fantastic programming including the singles league, doubles league, challenge ladder, winter holiday party, etc. through May 31, 2026
  • Discounts on monthly doubles socials
  • Ability to find other players near you through the membership directory
  • Supporting a volunteer-run non-profit organization!

Thank you & let’s have another great season!

Kyle Poyar, Membership Director

*If you started or renewed your membership after March 1st, your membership has been automatically extended through May 31, 2026. No action is needed on your part!

‘The Glass Menagerie’ by Tennessee Williams

Hello Tennis and Theatre Lovers!

In addition to my duties Helming the Challenge Ladder, I am also directing ‘The Glass Menagerie’ for Gloucester Stage Company and we open in early June. It’s a charming and very intimate theatre right on the harbor. And it’s Tennessee Williams!

I really am excited about the actors and designers and how we are presenting this timeless story and hope you’ll come see.

AND, as a special Tennis Family Bonus, if you type in:

Glass25

to the Promo Code Box, there is a 50% friends and family discount. 50%!

Here is a link to all of the dates and times:

The Glass Menagerie

thanks in advance for your support

-Doug

Doubles league C player wanted!

Hi Everyone,

We have one double spot that has opened up.  It is in the C division paired with Ian Wang.  If you were wanting to join the summer doubles league (7pm Tuesdays in Winchester) this is one last chance!  A 3.5 player would be ideal.
 
Please reach out to doublesdirector@tennis4all.org if you are interested.
Thanks,
Steve & Edwin

The last doubles social of the year

Come join us for our last social of the season on Saturday, May 10th from 8-10pm. This is a FREE members appreciation social!

Register here: https://tennis4all.org/events/may-2025-tennis-social/

The social will include 2 hours of doubles, matched up with players of similar level and ability. After tennis, food and drinks will be available. It will be held at Woburn Racquet Club.

If you’re a member, sign up for FREE! If you’re not a member, join first, and then come back and register.  Your membership will last through June 2026.

Spaces are limited so secure your spot now.

‘Dream’ closing May 4th!

Hi Tennis Friends!

Thanks to those who have already been to the show and reached out to me. We have tomorrow (Sunday at 2 pm) and then one more weekend of shows next week of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ over at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown. Very fun, very sexy production and it flies by in a little over 90 minutes (no intermish!) Very late 1990s Limelight Club in NYC.

I am playing Bottom.

That’s all you need to know.

Here is the link to tickets etc

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

-Doug

Summer 2025 Doubles Season!

All,

The Tennis4All Board is delighted to share with you the details of the Summer 2025 Doubles Season!

The details are as follows:

•This season will consist of 12 weeks, from May 13 to August 5, 2024. There will not be any matches played on July 1st.

•All scheduled matches will be on Tuesdays from 7:00PM – 8:30PM at the Winchester Indoor Tennis Club.

•Each team will be scheduled to play 10 matches.

•We are maxed out at 36 participants or 18 teams.

•Registration is now open and will remain open until the earlier of (a) member capacity is reached or (b) Sunday, May 4, 2025.

•We will be sending email reminders to our membership while registration is open. In advance, we ask for your patience and understanding regarding multiple emails; these reminders are vital to both reaching our capacity and keeping the league successful and competitive.

•Every team will be allowed to request up to 1 Tuesday off, and we will do our absolute best to accommodate those requests.

•On the website, you will be able to choose your doubles partner. If you don’t have a specific partner, that’s okay; we’ll try to match you up with someone at your level based on availability.

How to sign up:

1- Join Tennis4All or RENEW your membership at http://www.tennis4all.org/register/membership. You must have a 2025-2026 membership (which begins on June 1, 2025) to participate in the doubles league.  If you have further questions regarding membership, please email our Membership Director, Kyle Poyar, at membership@tennis4all.org.  2024-2025 season memberships are not valid through the Summer 2025 Doubles Season, so please be sure to update your membership.

2- Sign up for Summer Doubles for $191.00 at https://tennis4all.org/events/2025-summer-doubles-league/

3- Complete the application.

4- Submit payment.

5- Please note that all three of the following must be successfully completed to be considered registered: (a) membership up-to-date; (b) application submitted; and (c) payment received.  If you have any questions/concerns REGARDING REGISTRATION, please reach out to Edwin Teca or Steve Sage.

If you are experiencing a financial hardship that would prevent you from participating, please let us know.  We may be able to provide assistance.

As always, if you have any questions/concerns about anything other than registration, please let your Summer 2025 Doubles Season directors know.  This year they are as follows:

•Steve Sage ( stevecsage@gmail.com )

•Edwin Teca ( eatecau22@yahoo.com )

Let’s have some fun!

Thanks!