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Halloween social: And the theme is…

The Halloween doubles social is perhaps the social event of the Tennis4All season. And it’s coming up on Saturday, October 26th from 8-10pm. Grab your ticket before it sells out.

You’ll play 2 hours of doubles, matched up with players of similar level and ability. After tennis, food and drinks will be available.

This year’s theme: FEMININOMENON.

Dress up as your favorite music icon (or perhaps Midwest princess?) and meet us at the Pink Pony Club (aka Woburn Racquet Club). Costumes are encouraged, but not required… wear whatever you want!

You can hit it like rom-pom-pom-pom. Or get it hot like Papa John. What we really need is a femininomenon (a what?).

Member price: $30
Guest price: $45

Sign up here. Can’t wait to see y’all!

– Kyle

Summer Challenge Ladder 2025: Results and Awards!

Greetings from the Summer Challenge Ladder Commissioner

I am writing to inform you about the winners of the 2024 Tennis4All Summer Challenge Ladder

After defeating then #1 ranked James Houlden on May 25th, Alan Tang took over the #1 spot and…was never challenged again. Well done, Alan! Sometimes it just takes one win!

For playing the Most Tennis, we give out prizes to the top Two players. This summer, well out in front with a whopping 46 points is Ian Wang!

It was a tighter battle for second place but in the end, by a mere one point, the second place finish goes to Steve Goldman with 34.

Well done, Ian and Steve!

Finally, the award for biggest jump UP the ladder from start of summer to end (May 25 to Sept. 29). He began at the #27 spot and by summer’s end there he was, all the way up at #12, a jump of 15 rungs! This prize also goes to…Ian Wang!

Thanks to all who signed up and participated this summer. See you in 2025.

Until then,

longlegs

A few spots available for Saturday’s social – sign up now!

Come join us for our first Saturday evening social of the season this Saturday night!  You’ll play 2 hours of doubles, matched up with players of similar level and ability.

After tennis, food and drinks will be available.

Also, one lucky player will win a voucher from Woburn Racquet Club for one hour of free court time!

Member price: $30
Guest price: $45

Space is limited – Click here to sign up now!

The Ladder Folds this Sunday!

The countdown has begun.

This Sunday the 29th of September is the last official day for the 2024 Summer Challenge Ladder and STILL there are questions that need to be answered….such as….

Will anyone shake Mr Tang? Mr. Houlden and Mr. Krasikov continue to loom directly underneath him on the second and third rungs respectively but there is only one spot at the top and he has been holding it for pretty much the whole summer…will anyone challenge him this week? Come on, People!

Over on the points ladder, Mr Wang continues to lead with 40 points, Mr. Goldman has the second rung at 34 points and Mr Wu is right there with 33 points. Remember on this ladder, it is the top TWO who will both receive prizes of inestimable worth…(Trust.)

The other prize for who has made the biggest jump from start of summer to end of summer I shall keep a mystery.

All will be revealed by the end of next week. On that note, if you do play this week/weekend, please try and get me your results by Tuesday October 1st so I can announce final results by Friday and the massive celebrations can begin!

Yours always,

Dougie of the Longlegs

Join us for our first Saturday tennis social of the season – September 28!

Come join us for our first Saturday evening social of the season on September 28!  You’ll play 2 hours of doubles, matched up with players of similar level and ability.

After tennis, food and drinks will be available.

Also, one lucky player will win a voucher from Woburn Racquet Club for one hour of free court time!

Member price: $30
Guest price: $45

Space is limited – Click here to sign up now!

 

One Month to Go!

Greetings!

The US Open begins today, even as the Summer Challenge Ladder arrives at the homestretch

We have just about one month to go, and I am writing with a few updates:

On the Ladder itself, the top 3 players continue to have the last names of:

Tang

Houlden

Krasikov

There is only ONE prize in this category and that’s for the player who ends up #1: will it be one of these 3 or will there be an attempt to dethrone as the season reaches its’ conclusion?

On the points ladder, the top 3 names are:

Wang

Goldman

Wu

Remember here that the top TWO point-accumulators will receive prizes.

Some August tight matches of note include:

Grosdidier over McDonough:  6-4, 7-6 (6)

Wang over Jackson in a rare official 3 set match: 7-5, 2-6, 6-2

Goldman over Chak:  6-3, 4-6, 10-8

Remember the official last day of competition is September 29.

Happy almost September! Play on!

-Doug

 

Only 6 spots left – Fall/Winter Singles League Registration

UPDATE: As of Sunday evening there are only 6 spots left!  If you’re thinking about playing, register ASAP before they get taken!

We’re delighted to share with you the details of the Tennis4all Fall/Winter 2024 Singles Season!

The details are as follows:

  • Your $315 registration fee pays for 9 matches, and includes balls
  • The season runs over 15 weeks, from 9/8 – 12/15, including Thanksgiving weekend.
  • All matches are played at Winchester Tennis Club on Sundays from 6-7:30 pm.
  • We are limited to 46 participants, so sign up as soon as possible!
  • Registration is now open and will close on Sunday, August 25, or when capacity is reached
  • Players may request up to 4 Sundays off; we can guarantee the first two, and we will do our absolute best to accommodate the additional two requests. Please list these in order of preference.
  • In the comments, please list any additional information helpful to scheduling, e.g. if there is someone you typically carpool with

How to sign up:

  1. Go to the Tennis4All website Singles League page by clicking HERE.
  2. Click the big blue “Sign up now!” button at the bottom of the page.
  3. You will need to log in to sign up.  If your membership is not up-to-date, you will need to renew it.  If you have any questions about your membership, please email your Membership Director at membership@tennis4all.org.
  4. Complete the application.
  5. Submit payment.
  6. 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’re interested in being a substitute, or have any questions or concerns please let us know. You can reach us both at singlesdirector@tennis4all.org

Your league directors,
John Costello
Ben Woolston

Pickleball social in Woburn

Join us for a pickleball social, exclusive to Tennis4All members, on Woburn Racquet Club’s 2 new indoor regulation pickleball courts, on Wednesday, September 4 from 7 pm to 9 pm. Get more info and register at Sept 4 Pickleball Social

Format: One game and rotate mixer

# of players: 10 players on two courts (You’ll sit out 1/5 of the time, if all players show up).

Levels: All pickleball levels welcome but you must have played before. We will not be providing lessons to beginners.

Bring your own paddles. We’ll have a few extra paddles if needed.

Cost: $25 per player

Grab your spot fast at Pickleball Social

 

Tennis4All 2024-2025 Board Elections

Hello T4A friends!

It’s Tennis4All board election season! If you are interested in helping Tennis4All continue our upward trajectory as an organization, then you may want to consider joining the board. The upcoming term will start in mid-September.

We value diversity, commitment to tennis (whatever your level of play), and new ideas. By joining the board, you will be able to directly contribute to our warm, collegial community and help make decisions about what Tennis4All can and should be in the future. As always, we thank our outgoing board members for their service.

If you are interested in joining the board, please email Sam Smith at lewis.samuel15@gmail.com no later than Friday, August 23rd. Please note: your Tennis4All membership must be active for the 2024-2025 season to be eligible for the board.

If there are any questions about what being a board member entails, don’t hesitate to ask any of our current board members!

Best,

Tennis4All