Greetings,
Tennis4All is pleased to announce an ALL levels tennis clinic at Harvard University on Friday, June 26th.
Location – Murr Indoor Tennis Center
max number of players- 30
time – 7-8:30 PM
cost for member – $40
cost for non-member – $50
the link to sign up is here
See you there!!
Tennis4All Board of Directors
Greetings Challenge Ladder Combatants!
The grass season is upon us. Sigh.
While the pros duke it out in prep for Wimbledon, we here on the challenge ladder duke it out for that esteemed top spot on the ladder that matters.
Speaking of which, well done to Ronald Grimsby who defended his pre-season ranking on top by defeating last year’s champ, Alan Tang, in a 6-2, 7-5 sizzler on June 2nd!
If I know Alan, there will be a second battle.
Early season congrats to Neang and Daniel who lead the Points Competition with 24 and 21 respectively.
Also must give props to Neang for two super tie-breaks in the last few days, both were 11-9 scores, one was a victory (over yours truly, ENRAGING!) and the other was a loss (congrats to Neal)
The web page seems to be functioning well, all hail to Chris Wood: web master-Cat Woman extraordinaire!
Remember that when you challenge someone on the dashboard, you ALSO need to follow up by emailing or texting them to actually set up the tennis match.
See you out there.
Thus ends my grass reflection
-Douglas
Due to popular demand and a wait list, we’ve added a 7th court to our summer tennis camp weekend, run by the Cliff Drysdale Tennis School, at Stratton Mountain, Vermont, July 17-19. There is one spot left, so don’t wait. Get the details and register at Weekend Tennis Camp – Vermont – July 2026
Hello,
Tennis4All is pleased to announce an all levels clinic at Tufts University on Thursday, June 4th from 7-8:30.
WHEN – Thursday, June 4th
TIME – 7-8:30
MAX number of participants: 24
COST: Tennis4All Member: $40/Non-Member $50
LOCATION: 161 College Ave, Medford
Register here: https://tennis4all.org/events/june-2026-tennis-clinic-at-tufts/
Hope to see you there!!
Tennis4All Board of Directors
Hello June!
We are in week 2 of the Summer Challenge ladder and already there has been some drama on the courts, courtesy of some super tie-breaks, some three setters and just a lot of running.
Some updates on the new platform: PLEASE READ
When you submit a challenge on your Dashboard, an email will automatically be sent to your opponent: yay! They still have to Accept on their dashboard. Then the two of you can work out a time and date to play etc. You cannot plug in the result of the match until it has been Accepted by the opponent on the dashboard.
For Going on leave (vacation or injury): when you click on ‘Inactive’ you will have the ability now to include what dates you will be gone and when you will return. This will look like a Yellow dot on your status and will let players know not to challenge you for the time you will be gone.
When you are actually gone/Inactive, your dot/status will turn Red
This will look Your status while you are Active will be Green. When you include
When you return, click it back to Active and it will become Green again.
Thanks all, looks like a beauty week for tennis!
Doug
Hello out there in tennis land.
While Roland Garros begins tomorrow, OUR summer challenge ladder begins TODAY! Mais oui!
Some announcements:
I’m happy to report we are already at 30-strong players here on ‘opening day’ of the ladder. Some new names. Some familiar names. Exciting!
Please let friends know they can still join the ladder at any time this summer.
Make sure you are current in your Tennis 4 All Membership dues (due June 1). otherwise you will be BOUNCED instantly (and dramatically) from the ladder. Don’t be that person.
Players can now switch themselves between “Active” and “On Leave” from their Dashboards
When you click on “Change”, you get a calendar where you can enter the date you’ll be coming back (or TBD for injuries). On that date, the ladder will automatically change the player back to “Active”.
On the Ladder page, you can hover over the “On Leave” text and a popup will appear showing the player’s return date
Also: Players who are “On Leave” can switch back to “Active” if they want to return earlier than their Return Date. Also, players on leave cannot initiate any challenges until they return.
Friendly reminder that last year’s Tennis4All memberships will expire on May 31st*. Please renew your membership
Here’s a quick look at the benefits of being a member:
Thank you & let’s have another great season!
Kyle Poyar, Board Chair
*If you started or renewed your membership after March 1st, your membership has been automatically extended through May 31, 2027. No action is needed on your part!
Hi everyone,
Doug Lockwood here. I am the Summer Challenge Ladder Liaison!
The Tennis4All Challenge Ladder is Launched, and we’d love for you to join.
This year, the ladder will run from May 23 to September 27 and cost $10.
To participate:
In the meantime, sign up! There’s room on the ladder for Everyone!
-Doug
Hi everyone – With BTC coming up quickly, I wanted to send along a clinic at Harvard hosted by friend-of-Tennis4All Theo Rich. Details are below. (Please note that this event is not being organized by Tennis4All; however, they’d love to welcome people in the Tennis4All community.)
Who: Any adult 2.5 and up – anyone who has basic familiarity with tennis as it would be difficult to accommodate total beginners in this setting. I will do my best to match levels whenever possible.
Time: Saturday, 5/16, 5:15-6:45pm
Format: A combination of drills, games and match play.
Cost: $50 (or “pay what you can” – you select any amount down to a minimum of $20). The discounted option is intended to make the clinic accessible to students and any others who it helps. Please don’t hesitate to use this option if it is right for you. Please pay prior to the session or when you arrive before you begin playing. This is simply to help people remember so I don’t have to chase them down after. Venmo (@Theo-Rich-617), Zelle (theodor.rich@gmail.com) or Cash is accepted.
RSVP: This is a “drop-in” clinic so an RSVP is not required but please still RSVP whenever possible so I can get a rough idea of numbers and plan accordingly. Email Theo (theodor.rich@gmail.com) to RSVP.
Location: Murr indoor is located adjacent to Harvard stadium. When at Murr, please use the back entrance facing away from North Harvard Street. If the building is locked (it closes to Rec at 5pm on Saturday), please contact Theo and he’ll let you in: 617-645-8950.
Hi tenni4all members!
Want to sharpen your doubles game, meet more players, and get in some fun match play? Jump on our Doubles League subs list! We play every Tuesday at Winchester Indoor Tennis Courts, 7:00–8:30 PM.
Interested? Reply to this message with your name and the level you’d like to play, and we’ll add you to the list.
Hope to see you out on the courts soon!
Edwin and Steve
