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Social Doubles Has Begun
Written by Jason Wynn   
Friday, 29 May 2009

5 PM Tuesdays at Great Mills High School (GMHS) starting May 26th

5 PM Sundays at Leonardtown High School (LHS) starting May 31st


Play is held twice weekly, and consists of informal doubles matches put together by the site coordinator based on that day's attendance.  All who show up will get to play.

The league fee is $30 for the GMHS site, which runs through September, and $25 for the LHS site, which runs through August.  All fees include court costs and balls.  No official registration is required.  Just show up at the courts and enjoy the evening.
Last Updated ( Friday, 29 May 2009 )
 
2009 JR Team Tennis
Written by Jason Wynn   
Wednesday, 28 May 2008

St. Mary’s County Tennis Assoc. (SMCTA) 2009 USTA Jr. Team Tennis

St. Mary’s County Tennis Association in cooperation with St. Mary’s County Recreation, Parks & CS

What?:

  • Weekly matches- Monday and Wednesday evenings 5:30 - 8:00pm
  • Co-ed teams made up of 3-5 boys and 3-5 girls.
  • 12 & Under Beginner/Intermediate and 18 & Under Intermediate/Advanced Divisions

Where?:

  • Matches to be played at Dorsey Park and Town Creek Park
  • Auxiliary sites at Baggett Park, Laurel Grove, Chancellor’s Run Regional Park, and Cecil Park (in Valley Lee).

When?:

  • Summer Season – May 27 to July8
  • winning teams will advance to Maryland playoffs: at McDonough HS - July 18-19, 2009

How:?

STEPS to participate:

  1. Participants must be current members of USTA. Parents should go to www.USTA.com and click on membership to join ($18 for individuals 18 years old and younger).
  2. Complete and return (to Don Behrens, contact info below) the Info, Release and Waiver form.
  3. A parent is required to attend with their child on May 27.
  4. A league fee of approximately $32 will be collected to cover cost of USTA league management, balls, team t-shirts and end of season awards.  This league fee is also paid online at the USTA website, more information on this will be provided at registration.
  5. Managers will be asked to make lineups and schedule practice dates and times.

Team assignments, play schedules, and rules will be distributed. Parents will be asked to assist as team managers (no tennis experience is necessary-assistance provided).

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

LEAGUE COORDINATOR:

Don Behrens
Phone: (301)-862-2281 / (301)-481-8665
EMAIL: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Please return the attached “Tennis Info, Release and Waiver” form in person or by mail to the following address:

SMCTA Jr Tennis (Don Behrens)
23161 Piney Wood Circle, California, MD 20619


SITE COORDINATORS:
Dorsey Park: Matt Taggert, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , 240-298-2985
Town Creek: Don Behrens, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , 301-862-2281

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 27 May 2009 )
 
High School Championship Underway
Written by Jason Wynn   
Wednesday, 06 May 2009

The SMAC tennis tourney is underway.  Scheduled to start yesterday (which was rained out) all matches have been pushed back a day, with the semi-finals and finals scheduled to be played this Saturday.  All matches are being played at North Point High.

I have uploaded the original match schedule and the tournament bracket (in excel format) to our downloads section.  You can check them out here!

 
QuickStart Tennis Tournament
Written by Don Behrens   
Friday, 24 April 2009

Getting Little Kids into the Game: Quince Orchard to Host the First USTA Maryland QuickStart Tennis Tournament

Just for fun and no experience required …

On April 18 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., the Quince Orchard Swim and Tennis Club in Gaithersburg will host the first USTA Maryland-sponsored Quick Start Tennis tournament for kids ages 8 and under and 9-10.  Matches in the 8U division will be played on 36' courts using foam balls, 21” and 23” racquets, adjusted nets, and modified scoring; kids in the 9-10 year-old division will play on 60’ courts using low-compression balls. This is a non-elimination tournament and all kids will get to play multiple matches. USTA membership is not required; there is a $20 entry fee to cover court time, refreshments, etc.

For sign-up info, click here or contact Don Behrens via email or 301-862-2281

Last Updated ( Friday, 08 May 2009 )
 
USTA Gender Captain's Meeting Rescheduled!
Written by Jason Wynn   
Thursday, 26 March 2009

The USTA Gender league Captain's Meeting has been pushed back one week, to April 6th.

Same place and time, sorry for the somewhat last minute change, Liem had something come up.

 
Captains Meeting - USTA Gender Leagues
Written by Jason Wynn   
Friday, 20 March 2009

CAPTAIN'S MEETING For 2009 USTA Adult Leagues

Monday, April 6th, 6:00 PM

Nicoletti's Restaurant, California, MD

If you're interested in being a Captain in the 3.0, 3.5, or 4.0 men's or women's Leagues, please attend. Tennis players are also invited to attend.  Play to start in early May.  For more information, please contact Liem Slade.

 
Agenda:

  • 2009 USTA Rules
  • Local League rules changes for 2009
  • Players selections – draft or returning teams
  • Location of play
  • Date and Times
  • League schedule Constraints
  • Fees – USTA and local (courts, balls)
Last Updated ( Thursday, 26 March 2009 )
 
Youth Tennis Lessons - Spring 2009
Written by Jason Wynn   
Friday, 20 February 2009

YOUTH TENNIS LESSONS-St. Mary's County R&P Department Sponsored

Lessons are given by USPTA Pro Dave Pugh

Ages
7 to 14

Registration
Begins March 5th  Main office in Leonardtown-class size is limited

On-line registration form available

CLICK HERE FOR FULL INFO
 
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