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Interested in the 2021-22 Tennis4All Board???

Tennis4All Members:
It’s that time of the year again!  Please let us know if you are interested in joining the Tennis4All Board.

It was a challenging year due to the pandemic, so we are looking to re-energize our group to improve our core activities while finding new ways to connect with the LGBT+ tennis community.  We can only do this with the support and guidance of our volunteer board members.

Do YOU have thoughts on how to make Tennis4All more fun and offer great events??  Well, then put your name in the hat and join the board  The board members are chiefly responsible for planning and managing the various year-round activities (i.e., singles league, doubles league, ladders, socials, team tennis, BTC tournament, etc.) and setting goals on how to improve the organization for years to come.

If you are a current member of Tennis4All and interested in running for one of the 12 board member positions, please e-mail your interest to cliffg@gmail.com by Monday, September 6th, 2021. Depending on the number of candidates, you may be asked to provide a brief paragraph (fewer than 150 words please) explaining who you are and why you want to hold a position. The final list of candidates will be announced and all members will have an opportunity to vote via e-mail if we have more than 12 candidates.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact me or any of the current board members:  http://tennis4all.org/contact/

Thank you!

Cliff Gibbons cliffg@gmail.com
Tennis4All Clerk

Sign up for the Fall 2021 Singles Season!

All,

We are delighted to share with you the details of the Fall 2021 Singles Season by Tennis4All!  

The details are as follows:

  • This season will consist of 15 weeks, from September 12, 2021 through December 19, 2021. There will not be any weeks where there are no scheduled matches. All scheduled matches will be on Sundays at 6PM.
  • The cost will be $215 for the season.
  • Each participant will be scheduled to play at least 9 matches.
  • We are maxed out at 46 participants.
    • We encourage participants to sign up as soon as possible.
  • Registration will remain open until the earlier of (a) member capacity is reached or (b) Thursday, August 26.
  • We will be sending a reminder email each day 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.
  • Everyone will be allowed to request up to 2 Sundays off, and we will do our absolute best to accommodate those requests. 
  • We will continue to institute COVID-19 safety procedures including a BYOB (bring your own balls!) policy, and other steps to ensure social distancing. 

How to sign up:

  1. Go to the Tennis4All website by clicking HERE.
  2. Verify your membership is up-to-date.  If you are not sure if it is up-to-date, please email your Membership Director, Brian Bartoloni, at membership@tennis4all.org.  
  3. Click the big blue “Sign Up!” button at the bottom.
  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 have any questions/concerns, please reach out to Kyle Poyar at poyar.kyle@gmail.com. 

If you’re interested in being a substitute, please email Kyle at poyar.kyle@gmail.com and I’ll add you to the list.

Kyle Poyar and John Costello will be the directors of the singles season. As always, if you have any questions/concerns, please let us know.

-Kyle & John

Storming Up the Ladder!

Greetings players.

It is I, the ladder master.

It has been a while.

We have a little more than a month left (Ladder season ends on September 26) so I thought I would send a few updates. While the pros do battle in Cincinnati, en route to the US Open….here things are just as spicy!

Mr. Grosdidier continues to sit atop the Ladder, although Mr. Chuang almost took him down earlier in August in a three set THRILLER! After taking the opening set, Mr. Chuang and Mr Grosdidier were neck and neck in set 2, with Mr Grosidider eeking it out 7-5. He then ran away with Set 3, 6-1, as the fans regained their breath. Well played, both of you.

Mr Cunha continues to ascend, finding himself now in the #7 spot. How far can he go? Time will tell.

On the Points Ladder, Mr. García continues to sit well out in front with a whopping 74 points. But remember, Spectacular Prizes are awarded to the top TWO players on the Points Ladder. Currently in the #2 spot sits Mr Wu with 44…with Mr. Hart close behind at 37 and Mr Cunha at 35. Play on, gentlemen!

I haven’t looked too closely yet on who has made the biggest ascension from the start of season to now (this person will also be awarded an incredible prize) but Mr Wu could be the front runner there, as he began at the #30 spot and now sits at #15, with more matches to play, no doubt.

Thanks for your continued reporting and yes, totally fine to play 10 game pro-sets if folks are waiting and if both players agree.

There is still time to shake things up. September is when things begin…to fall!

So, Vamos Rafa (?) and happy Mid-August to you all!

-L.M.

Deadline to sign-up for Club Championships is this Sunday!

Hi!

Registration for the 2021 Tennis4All Club Championships (August 20-22) is drawing to a close.  Have you signed up yet?

37 members have signed up.  Wondering who will be in each division?  Click here.

Remember, you must sign up to be entered into the Laver Cup ticket raffle…

The registration deadline is this coming Sunday, August 8.  Click here for more information and to sign-up!

If you have any questions about the tournament, feel free to email us at glta@tennis4all.org.

Reminder–July Tennis Social! Friday 7/30/21

Please register for a space at the next social by noon on 7/30!

  • Where: Woburn Racquet Club
  • When: Friday, July 30th from 6:30-8:30pm
  • How Much: $25 for 2 hours of court time, pizza and drinks to socialize after play
  • How Many: 24 players max
  • Who: You (non-members welcome!)

Looking for a fun activity during this rainy summer? Come join us for a Friday evening social. We do our best to match skill levels for the first hour and then mix up the group so you can play with and meet more people. After tennis, pizza and drinks will be available. It’s been a while since we have been able to hold a social!  Face masks are not required, but some people may still choose to wear mask based on their comfort level.

This social is open to anyone interested, all skill levels and non-members welcomed. Please just be sure to register on the tennis4all website and let us know your skill level.

Click here to sign up!

If you have any questions please contact Cliff at cliffg@gmail.com

Join the group fun at Tennis Camp Aug 6-8!

We already have 10 people signed up, and spots are still available for our weekend tennis camp August 6-8 in beautiful southern Vermont at the Cliff Drysdale Tennis School at Stratton Mountain. Make some new friends and improve your tennis game. Get more info and register at Weekend Tennis Getaway Event Page

Register for the July Tennis Social!

Please register for a space at the next social!

  • Where: Woburn Racquet Club
  • When: Friday, July 30th from 6:30-8:30pm
  • How Much: $25 for 2 hours of court time, pizza and drinks to socialize after play
  • How Many: 24 players max
  • Who: You (non-members welcome!)

Looking for a fun activity during this rainy summer? Come join us for a Friday evening social. We do our best to match skill levels for the first hour and then mix up the group so you can play with and meet more people. After tennis, pizza and drinks will be available. It’s been a while since we have been able to hold a social!  Face masks are not required, but some people may still choose to wear mask based on their comfort level.

This social is open to anyone interested, all skill levels and non-members welcomed. Please just be sure to register on the tennis4all website and let us know your skill level.

Click here to sign up!

If you have any questions please contact Cliff at cliffg@gmail.com

The Olympic Ladder!

Greetings Summer Ladder Players!

It is mid-July and things continue to heat up, in between various storms, both environmental and emotional…

The Olympics are right around the corner and it makes me wonder…who will stand tallest on our ladder ‘podium’ at the end of summer? Will it be Mr. Grosdidier who remains at the top spot DESPITE my attempts to dethrone him TWICE. Today I did take a set so…careful John. It can be a bit wobbly at the top…(John happens to be new to tennis4all and a swell guy. Damn it.)

Some other movers up the ladder include Mr. Cunha who now appears at #8 and also Mr. Krasikov who has reached #4. Maybe we should all watch our backs? Great playing guys!

Mr García continues to keep a healthy distance on the ‘Points ladder’ with a whopping 60 points with Mr. Cunha in second at 31. Great job getting out there and playing so much, guys! Seriously.

Plenty of time to play. For things to change. For players to rise and fall…

Keep sending in your match reports. Make sure to include who challenged who. And always let me know if I make a mistake. As my 8 year old son Max can attest, it happens.

A lot.

Cheers, summer Olympians!

-Ladder Long Legs Lockwood

Upcoming: Vermont Tennis Getaway Aug 6-8

Join your Tennis4All friends on a weekend tennis getaway in the Green Mountains of Vermont August 6-8. We’ll be going as a group to tennis camp at the Cliff Drysdale School of Tennis at Stratton Mountain in southern Vermont. The weekend package includes 5 hours of group clinics, a 1 hour private lesson, and an introductory round robin mixer with other players on Friday evening. When you’re not playing tennis, there are tons of activities at Stratton Mountain including hiking, mountain biking, pickleball, or more tennis! Register now at Weekend Tennis Getaway.