– 2023 July – Dec Weekly Updates

SCTA News – December10, 2023

Minutes and Treasurer’s Report From 12/6 Board Meeting

Here are the Minutes and the Treasurer’s Report from the Wednesday, 12/6 Board Meeting.
 

Final Version of SCTA Year End Timeline 

All milestones for the SCTA 2023 Year End Timeline have been completed; the final version of the timeline is attached below as pdf. Lifestyles has verified that the timeline conforms to our Bylaws and P & P as well as the Community Association’s rules.

There’s Still Time To Join Spring 2.5 Women’s IntraClub

If you are a SCTA-rated 2.5 woman, you are invited to join Sun City’s Women’s 2.5 IntraClub the Spring 2024 Season.

We play every Monday, noon to 2 pm., weather permitting, from January 8, 2024 to May 6, 2024.

Click 2.5 Women’s IntraClub League Registration to register to play. Please make sure you get confirmation that your form has been completely submitted. If you’ve any questions email Karen Eldred at twofivesuncity@gmail.com

Come join us. Meet new tennis friends and enjoy some friendly tennis competition.

Mother Earth Extends Gratitude to Greg Pavan.  

Greg assumed the recycling duties this past week. Great job.! Thanks Greg

Bruce McConnell 1944-2023

Bruce McConnell passed away on Friday, December 1. Bruce served as both Vice-President and President of SCTA. Kathleen Kappes’ lovely tribute to Bruce is attached as PDF. Memorials can be made to your favorite military charity or animal rescue.

Recycling takes little effort on your part,
for a big difference to our world.

SCTA News – December 4, 2023

Bruce McConnell 1944-2023

Bruce McConnell passed away on Friday, December 1. Bruce served as both Vice-President and President of SCTA. Kathleen Kappes’ lovely tribute to Bruce is attached as PDF. Memorials can be made to your favorite military charity or animal rescue.

Spring Lottery Season

Spring 2024 Lottery Season will be from Jan 8 to May 9.  To request a form to register for a USTA team, Social Group, or to be Intraclub Coordinator:  Goto www.sctatennis.com > Sign-Up Forms and click the first link.  A link to a registration form will be emailed to you.  Deadline to ask for a form is Dec 21.  It must be completed by Dec 28.   The lottery is Jan 4 @ Hidden Cypress.

Bucket Brigade: Courts 10 – 11 Repair

Saturday, Dec 2 Gary Roy and assistant repaired the area around the sidewalk between courts 10 & 11, removing the rocks, removing excess material, and replacing the rocks. They also removed the excess material around the stadium seating area and replaced the pebbles with nice sized limestone. You can see pictures of the repair in the attached pdf. Many thanks to Gary and assistant for their blood, sweat and tears.

Next Board Meeting Is On Wed, Dec 6.

Wednesday, Dec 6 at 6:00 pm in the Bayside Room at the Lakehouse. Agenda is attached as pdf.

Recycling takes little effort on your part,
for a big difference to our world.

SCTA News – November 26, 2023

Spring 2024 Rookie League

If you are interested in playing in the Spring 2024 Rookie League, please see the attached pdf.

Calling All 2.5 Rated Ladies

If you are a SCTA rated 2.5 woman, you are invited to join Sun City’s Ladies 2.5 IntraClub for the Spring 2024 Season. We play every Monday from noon to 2 pm, weather permitting.

Our Spring season will run from January 8, 2024 to May 6, 2024. The number of teams and players per team will be determined by the number of players registered.

Click 2.5 Women’s IntraClub League Registration to register to play. Please make sure you get confirmation that your form has been completely submitted. If you’ve any questions email Karen Eldred at twofivesuncity@gmail.com

Come join us. Meet new tennis friends and enjoy some friendly tennis competition.

Next Board Meeting Is On Wed, Dec 6.

Wednesday, Dec 6 at 6:00 pm in the Bayside Room at the Lakehouse. Agenda is attached as pdf.

Want to help save the planet? 

RECYCLE plastics, aluminum, and paper products.

SCTA News – November 6, 2023

Election Results for 2024 Budget

The 2024 SCTA Budget was approved by a margin of 93% to 7%. 796 members received invitations to the election and 305 members (38%) voted. A pdf of detailed election results is attached. Paul Wright and Corinne Miller audited and approved the results.

Minutes from the Nov 1 Membership Meeting

Three documents are attached as pdf’s.
2023 SCTA FALL FESTIVAL DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIP
The Club Doubles Tournament is in need of several more entries to fill out the brackets. If interested, you may sign up with a partner (best case) or express your willingness to play with a partner who is assigned to you.
Please consider entering if you fit one of these categories:
        • 2.5 or Club Rated 3.0- men for the 5.0 Mixed Doubles division
        • 3.0 Men for Men’s 6.0 age 65+ Doubles
Please contact Tournament Director Brett Robertson if interested:
bjkdrobson@gmail.com
Reminder: Tournament Week is Nov 13-19 with matches predominantly in the afternoon hours. EACH TEAM IS BEING PROMISED AT LEAST THREE MATCHES.
 

Recycling Works.  Sun City Tennis players have recycled 67,000 tennis balls.

 

SCTA News – October 30, 2023

Year-end General Membership Meeting

The year-end SCTA General Membership Meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 1 at 6:00 pm at Pinckney Hall. The agenda is attached here.
Please find the attached pdf for the Proposed Budget for 2024. Members will have an opportunity to discuss the proposed budget at the Nov 1 Membership Meeting. A few days after that meeting an electronic membership vote will occur.

2023 SCTA FALL FESTIVAL DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIP

Monday, November 13th – Sunday November 19th 

Get Ready: Get Your Partner, Mark Your Calendar

Please see the attached pdf for the tournament format and a registration link.

Fall Festival Dinner Dance – Save the Date

The Dinner Dance is set for November 18th in the Pavilion from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm.  Jamesons will be catering the event with an Italian Dinner Menu and tickets will cost $20.00 per person, payable by CAM.  Dinner Service will begin at 5:30.  DJ Ed Fowler will play music from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm.  This event is open to every SCTA member, and you do not need to participate in the Doubles Championship to attend. MARK YOUR CALENDAR.  Please see the attached pdf for more information.

2.5 Women’s Fall IntraClub League

Registration is now open for the 2.5 Women’s Fall 2023 IntraClub League!! Players must have a Club or USTA rating of 2.5. Rating clinics are held the first Saturday of every month, so you still have 2 opportunities, November 4 and December 2, to get rated and join the league. Registration closes December 18.
About our League:
        • Season begins January 8 and ends May 6
        • Season consists of 18 weeks.
        • Matches are played every Monday from 12:00 until 2:00 pm
        • Number of teams and players per team will be determined by the number of players registered.

ALL players must meet the following requirements:

    • Have a Club or USTA Rating of 2.5 (Your registration will not be accepted unless you meet this requirement)
    • Be a paid-up member and in good standing with the SCTA
    • Be able to respond to emails and texts from your captain in a timely manner
    • Enjoy friendly competition
    • Be a team player

Click here to register: 2.5 Women’s IntraClub League Registration

Send questions to: Karen Eldred twofivesuncity@gmail.com

In Sympathy (Corrected)

Last week’s post had the wrong state for the zipcode. It has been corrected here. Fran Manship, a long-time Sun City tennis player, passed away after a long illness. She and her husband, Jim, had many tennis friends and teammates. Services were held Oct. 22.
Those wishing to send condolences to Jim; his address:
Jim Manship
411 Edengale Way
Aiken, SC 29803

Recycling Works:

Sun City players have recycled 67,000 tennis balls and 17,652 Tennis Cans

SCTA News – October 2, 2023

Candidate Slate for 2024 SCTA Board of Directors

This is the candidate slate for the open positions for the 2024 SCTA Board of Directors. The email from Debra Murray is attached below. The following 6 candidates are being submitted for the 5 open positions:
President:  Jack Kikta, Dane Petchul
Vice President: Tyler Tollstrup
Secretary:  Laurie Williams
Membership:  Deb Welsh
The nominating committee has met and spoken with each of these six candidates. A bio for each candidate is attached above. Please note that Chuck Hirsch submitted a clarification to his original bio. A corrected version including both his original and his clarification has been included in the attached bios.
EVERY CANDIDATE WHO IS A CURRENT SCTA MEMBER  AND HAS SUBMITTED A BIO TO THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THE SLATE.
If there are members who wish to run for a position and who are not included in this slate, they may be added to the slate by submitting to the President a petition with signatures from 25 current SCTA members. They must also submit a bio. The petition and bio must be received by the President no later than Monday, October 9.
EVERY CANDIDATE WHO IS A CURRENT SCTA MEMBER AND HAS SUBMITTED A BIO AND A PETITION SIGNED BY 25 CURRENT SCTA MEMBERS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE SLATE. THE CUT-OFF DATE IS MONDAY, OCTOBER 9.
Every candidate on the slate will have an opportunity to address membership at the October 11 Board meeting.

Etiquette at USTA Matches

This week an unfortunate incident occurred during a USTA match hosted at Sun City. A spectator at one of the matches (a Sun City resident) insisted on coaching from the sidelines when players had the score wrong or were not serving from the correct side during a tie breaker. This spectator refused to quiet down even after being asked repeatedly. Understandably, our opponents have asked that we forfeit that line of the match and have reported us to the USTA coordinator and launched a complaint against Sun City.
This behavior fails to meet the standard that we expect from our USTA players and spectators. We expect our players to congratulate their opponents on a great shot and to say nothing on an unforced error. We expect our spectators not to insert themselves into a match.

The Next Board Meeting Is Wednesday, October 11

Time: Wednesday, October 11 at 6:00 PM.
Location: Lakehouse – Bayside Room
An agenda will be sent out by eblast no later than Wednesday, Oct 4.

WTO Sponsored Wine and Cheese Event

Save the Date:   Wednesday October 18th from 4-6pm.
 
The WTO sponsored Wine and Cheese event will take place at the South Courts on Wednesday October 18 from 4-6pm. This is a free event and open to all women tennis players of Sun City. It is a fun, social event where players from all levels gather in conversation and learn about the WTO mission and its fundraising activities. Gavin Cox will be on hand to present tennis facility information and conduct a pro-exhibition. Come meet your neighbors and enjoy some wine and cheese!  Here is the registration link. Registration ends on October 15.

Caution: Linked Court Requests Do Not Work on Courts 13 – 16

Be aware that normal or recurring requests for LINKED courts will NOT work if there are not enough courts on the SOUTH side for BOTH of your courts.   Due to a software limitation, Chelsea cannot link courts on the NORTH side, or link courts 12 & 13 since court 13 is on the NORTH side. If there is only one court left for the time slot your linked request selected, you will get overflow, and the available court will be given to another request even if that request has a higher point count. One way to get around this is to put in multiple independent requests for the north side only.   Also, if your request (linked or not) has received overflow, check Chelsea’s Booking Window frequently (several times per day), as people sometimes cancel their assigned courts.

Court Maintenance Schedule – Top Dressing

Below is the current Top Dressing Plan for our Sun City Tennis Courts. Note that this schedule is subject to change. Check the Chelsea Welcome Page for the most up-to-date information.

Courts 13 & 14 > Tue/Wed Oct 3-4
Courts 15 & 16 > Thu/Fri Oct 5-6
Courts 1 (Top Dress Only) & 2 (Full Resurface) > start on Wed, Oct 11
Courts 3 & 4 (Full Resurface) > start on Wed, Oct 18
>> NOTE: Court 4 may not be ready until Tue for play.

Tennis Court Closures for Oct 2 Fireworks

The following tennis courts will close at 11:30 am on October 2 for the remainder of the day:
Courts 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12

Recyclers: Do It Over and Over Again

SCTA News – September 25, 2023

Candidate Slate for 2024 SCTA Board of Directors

This is the candidate slate for the open positions for the 2024 SCTA Board of Directors. The email from Debra Murray is attached below. The following 6 candidates are being submitted for the 5 open positions:
President:  Jack Kikta, Dane Petchul
Vice President: Tyler Tollstrup
Secretary:  Laurie Williams
Membership:  Deb Welsh
Ombudsman: Chuck Hirsch
The nominating committee has met and spoken with each of these six candidates. A bio for each candidate is attached below.
EVERY CANDIDATE WHO IS A CURRENT SCTA MEMBER  AND HAS SUBMITTED A BIO TO THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THE SLATE.
If there are members who wish to run for a position and who are not included in this slate, they may be added to the slate by submitting to the Nominating Committee a petition with signatures from 25 current SCTA members. They must also submit a bio. The petition and bio must be received by the Nominating Committee no later than Monday, October 9.
EVERY CANDIDATE WHO IS A CURRENT SCTA MEMBER AND HAS SUBMITTED A BIO AND A PETITION SIGNED BY 25 CURRENT SCTA MEMBERS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE SLATE. THE CUT-OFF DATE IS MONDAY, OCTOBER 9.
 
Every candidate on the slate will have an opportunity to address membership at the October 11 Board meeting.

Court Maintenance Schedule – Top Dressing

Below is the current Top Dressing Plan for our Sun City Tennis Courts. Note that this schedule is subject to change. Check the Chelsea Welcome Page for the most up-to-date information.

Courts 11 & 12 > Mon/Tue Sept. 18-19
Courts 9 & 10 > Mon/Tue Sept. 25-26
Courts 7 & 8 > Wed/Thu Sept. 27-28
Courts 5 & 6 > Fri/Sat Sept. 29-30
Courts 13 & 14 > Tue/Wed Oct 3-4
Courts 15 & 16 > Thu/Fri Oct 5-6
Courts 1 (Top Dress Only) & 2 (Full Resurface) > start on Wed, Oct 11
Courts 3 & 4 (Full Resurface) > start on Wed, Oct 18
>> NOTE: Court 4 may not be ready until Tue for play.

Tennis Court Closures for Oct 2 Fireworks

The following tennis courts will close at 11:30 am on October 2 for the remainder of the day:
Courts 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12
 

2023 SCTA FALL FESTIVAL DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIP

Monday, November 13th – Sunday November 19th 

This premier event for SCTA Members only determines the best Doubles Players in the SCTA and is not a Sanctioned USTA event. You do not need to be a USTA member to register.

Divisions:

Players may enter one doubles and one mixed doubles division. Teams are guaranteed three matches minimum. Players may be required to play two matches in a day if entering both a doubles and a mixed event.

Combined Club ratings: 5.0, 6.0, 7.0 and 8.0.

(For example, a 2.5 player and a 4.5 player can play 7.0; two 3.5 players can play 7.0; or 3.0 and 4.0 players can play 7.0. If combined levels add up to 6.5, then players must play up to 7.0.)

    • Men’s Doubles ( Play Mon,Wed,Fri)
    • Women’s Doubles (Play Mon, Wed, Fri)
    • Mixed Doubles(Play Tue, Thur, Sat)
    • Semi Finals Sat / Finals Sunday
Get Ready: Get Your Partner, Mark Your Calendar

Have You Hugged Your Recycling Bin Today?

SCTA News – September 18, 2023

Open Positions for 2024 SCTA Board of Directors

There are 5 open positions for the SCTA board: President, Vice President, Secretary, Membership Director & Ombudsman. The Nominating Committee has received candidates for all positions. If you are interested in running for any of these positions, please email your bio to Debra Murray (Chair of the Nominating  Committee) at dfm931953@gmail.com.

Minutes for the September 6th Board Meeting

2023 SCTA FALL FESTIVAL DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIP

Monday, November 13th – Sunday November 19th 

This premier event for SCTA Members only determines the best Doubles Players in the SCTA and is not a Sanctioned USTA event. You do not need to be a USTA member to register.

Divisions:

Players may enter one doubles and one mixed doubles division. Teams are guaranteed three matches minimum. Players may be required to play two matches in a day if entering both a doubles and a mixed event.

Combined Club ratings: 5.0, 6.0, 7.0 and 8.0.

Two age groups 64 year olds and below / 65 year olds and above

(For example, a 2.5 player and a 4.5 player can play 7.0; two 3.5 players can play 7.0; or 3.0 and 4.0 players can play 7.0. If combined levels add up to 6.5, then players must play up to 7.0.)

    • Men’s Doubles ( Play Mon,Wed,Fri)
    • Women’s Doubles (Play Mon, Wed, Fri)
    • Mixed Doubles(Play Tue, Thur, Sat)
    • Semi Finals Sat / Finals Sunday
Get Ready: Get Your Partner, Mark Your Calendar
 

Court Maintenance: Addition of Har-Tru Material

Gavin’s crew will begin adding Har-Tru material to all 16 courts this week. Courts will be taken out of rotation in pairs, starting with courts 11 and 12 on Monday Sep 18. You can check with Chelsea or the Logo Building to follow the schedule.

WTO sponsored Wine and Cheese event

Save the Date:   Wednesday October 18th from 4-6pm.
 
The WTO sponsored Wine and Cheese event will take place at the South Courts on Wednesday October 18 from 4-6pm. This is a free event and open to all women tennis players of Sun City. It is a fun, social event where players from all levels gather in conversation and learn about the WTO mission and its fundraising activities. Gavin Cox will be on hand to present tennis facility information and conduct a pro-exhibition. Come meet your neighbors and enjoy some wine and cheese!  Registration will open up on Sept 24 and close on October 15.
Tennis Racquets Wanted
Do you have a tennis racket that is no longer feeling the love?  The WTO is collecting rackets for Public Tennis, Org. , starting 9/17. The rackets will be given to disadvantaged kids and adults and people with special needs.  Please see the attached flyer for details.

Court 5 Maintenance

The fence on the parking lot end of Court 5 has been repaired so that balls no longer escape off the court.

Recycling Plastic Feels Fantastic.

SCTA News – September 4, 2023

September 6 SCTA Board Meeting

The next SCTA Board Meeting will take place this Wednesday, September 6th 6:00 pm in the Bayside Room, Lake House. The agenda is attached as pdf.
 

Open Positions for 2024 SCTA Board of Directors

There are 5 open positions for the SCTA board: President, Vice President, Secretary, Membership Director & Ombudsman. The Nominating Committee has received candidates for all positions except for Secretary. If you are interested in running for any of these positions, please email your bio to Debra Murray (Chair of the Nominating  Committee) at dfm931953@gmail.com.

Tennis in the Pink

The Women’s Tennis Organization is hosting a fun filled event in honor of Breast Cancer survivors, those battling the disease and those we have lost. Net proceeds will go to Pledge the Pink Foundation.
    • When: Saturday September 23, 2023 from 9:00-2:00 ( 8:30 Check-in)
    • Where: The courts at Town Square and the Pavilion for lunch.
    • Activities: Teams competition in round-robin play and skill games.
    • Exhibition: 2023 WTO Scholarship recipients.
    • Registration:  https://form.jotform.com/232177103814147 Registration ends 9/15
    • Cost: $25 including lunch
Ribbons of Honor, in recognition of loved ones challenged by breast cancer or tennis racquet stenciling, can be acquired for a minimum donation of $5, Cash and checks payable to Pledge The Pink Foundation will be accepted. They will be available outside of the Logo Building from 11:30-2:00 on 9/5, 9/7, 9/9, 9/11, (also at 7:15am), 9/13 and 9/15.

Court Maintenance

    • Starting this week, Gavin’s crew will begin adding Har-Tru material to the courts, two courts at a time.
    • Starting this week, the community facilities crew will begin re-attaching wind screens.

RECYCLE TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW

SCTA News – September 1, 2023

Special Thanks to Bruce McConnell

A few years ago Bruce McConnell, former President of SCTA, prepared a plan for steps to take, people to assign, and tasks to complete prior to a forecasted hurricane and its aftermath.

  • This document proved invaluable during the past few days.  Starting with notification to the Bucket Brigade to be on standby, pre-assignment to each team member of their assigned duties, and implementation.  Every documented step worked exactly as planned.
  • Volunteers from our Bucket Brigade included Chris Scott, Michael Sacks, Steve Sandike, Gary Roy, Diane Dowling, Judy Sharkey. Diane & Judy removed all tie downs from windscreens. Michael, Steve and Gary assisted Gavin’s crew in securing windscreens.  Paul Lewis took care of court brushes and brooms, . Chris took care of courtside Recycle containers removed and power washed
  • A fantastic team effort by the Bucket Brigade, you are deeply appreciated
  • On behalf of the entire SCTA board a very special thanks to Bruce McConnell for taking the time to prepare this plan, IT WORKED.

Court Lines on South Side Courts

Court lines had raised up due to the rain we experienced during Hurricane Idalia. South Side court lines were rolled this morning.

Once Is Never Enough. Reuse – Recycle.

SCTA News – August 28, 2023

Tropical Storm Idalia

Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to arrive at Sun City in the Tuesday / Wednesday timeframe. There is a possibility of significant amounts of rain and wind. PAY ATTENTION TO CHELSEA FOR COURT CONDITIONS.

Open Positions for 2024 SCTA Board of Directors

There are 5 open positions for the SCTA board: President, Vice President, Secretary, Membership Director & Ombudsman.  If you are interested in running for one of these positions, please email your bio to Debra Murray (Chair of the Nominating  Committee) at dfm931953@gmail.com.

Remember: without a President and Vice-President, we won’t have an SCTA Club. >>>Learn Why<<<

Hydration

During the hot weather we are currently experiencing, please make sure to drink lots of fluids before, while and after you play. Both Intra and USTA agree that it is OK to take water breaks after every game, not just on changeover. There are emergency location signs at the end of each court should you need to call for help.

Court 9 Update

Effective Monday morning, August 28, court 9 will be availble.

Tennis in the Pink – Save the Date: September 23

Make plans to attend Tennis in the Pink September 23 from 8:30am – 2pm.  This event is sponsored by the Women’s Tennis Organization to honor Breast Cancer survivors, those battling the disease and those we have lost. Join us on the South Courts and Pavilion for a morning filled with Fun, Games, Prizes and Food! Our tennis scholarship recipients will be on hand to join in the fun. Open to all residents and their guests. Cost is $25 per person including lunch. Registration for Tennis in the Pink will open next week on August 15.  Click this link to add it to your calendar  https://www.addevent.com/event/cl18272527 Wear your Pink and White and join us in this most worthy cause.
Use this link to register: http://bit.ly/TennisInThePink23

Public Tennis is looking for volunteer coaches. Read more

September 6 SCTA Board Meeting

The next SCTA Board Meeting will take place Wednesday, September 6th 6:00 pm at the Lake House. The agenda is attached as pdf.

SCTA News – August 21, 2023

Open Positions for 2024 SCTA Board of Directors

There are 5 open positions for the SCTA board: President, Vice President, Secretary, Membership Director & Ombudsman.  If you are interested in running for one of these positions, please email your bio to Debra Murray (Chair of the Nominating  Committee) at dfm931953@gmail.com.

Remember: without a President and Vice-President, we won’t have an SCTA Club. >>>Learn Why<<<

Hydration

During the hot weather we are currently experiencing, please make sure to drink lots of fluids before, while and after you play. Both Intra and USTA agree that it is OK to take water breaks after every game, not just on changeover. There are emergency location signs at the end of each court should you need to call for help.

Court 9 Update

All repairs are completed. Court 9 will reopen mid week.

SCTA Members Who Are No Longer Sun City Residents

Once a SCTA member moves out of Sun City, they can no longer play or be involved in SCTA sponsored events including USTA, Intra-Club, Lottery, and Social events.

2023 Fall SCTA Doubles Club Championship

Monday, November 13th – Sunday November 19th 

This premier event for SCTA Members only determines the best Doubles Players in the SCTA and is not a Sanctioned USTA event. You do not need to be a USTA member to register.

Divisions:

Players may enter one doubles and one mixed doubles division. Teams are guaranteed three matches minimum. Players may be required to play two matches in a day if entering both a doubles and a mixed event.

Combined Club ratings: 5.0, 6.0, 7.0 and 8.0. 

Two age groups 64 year olds and below / 65 year olds and above

(For example, a 2.5 player and a 4.5 player can play 7.0; two 3.5 players can play 7.0; or 3.0 and 4.0 players can play 7.0. If combined levels add up to 6.5, then players must play up to 7.0.)

        • Men’s Doubles ( Play Mon,Wed,Fri)
        • Women’s Doubles (Play Mon, Wed, Fri)
        • Mixed Doubles(Play Tue, Thur, Sat)
        • Semi Finals Sat / Finals Sunday
Get Ready: Get Your Partner, Mark Your Calendar

Ball Machine Hand-off Suggestion

When wrapping the cord around the handles of the ball machine, leave a little slack in the cord.  That way the next person using it won’t have to spend 10 min. unwrapping the cord and can just slip it off completely.

Tennis in the Pink – Save the Date: September 23

Make plans to attend Tennis in the Pink September 23 from 8:30am – 2pm.  This event is sponsored by the Women’s Tennis Organization to honor Breast Cancer survivors, those battling the disease and those we have lost. Join us on the South Courts and Pavilion for a morning filled with Fun, Games, Prizes and Food! Our tennis scholarship recipients will be on hand to join in the fun. Open to all residents and their guests. Cost is $25 per person including lunch. Registration for Tennis in the Pink will open next week on August 15.  Click this link to add it to your calendar  https://www.addevent.com/event/cl18272527 Wear your Pink and White and join us in this most worthy cause.
Use this link to register: http://bit.ly/TennisInThePink23

Public Tennis is looking for volunteer coaches. Read more

>>>DON’T BE TRASHY – RECYCLE <<<

SCTA News – August 7, 2023

Open Positions for 2024 SCTA Board of Directors

There are 5 open positions for the SCTA board: President, Vice President, Secretary, Membership Director & Ombudsman.  If you are interested in running for one of these positions, please email your bio to Debra Murray (Chair of the Nominating  Committee) at dfm931953@gmail.com.

Remember: without a President and Vice-President, we won’t have an SCTA Club. >>>Learn Why<<<

Hydration

During the hot weather we are currently experiencing, please make sure to drink lots of fluids before, while and after you play. Both Intra and USTA agree that it is OK to take water breaks after every game, not just on changeover. There are emergency location signs at the end of each court should you need to call for help.

Final Registration for 2023 SCTA’s Men’s 4.0 Fall Intraclub Doubles League

The preliminary list of players has been forwarded to the lottery team, to ensure no over-commitment.  I now need to pare down the list to full time players and possible subs.League play will be at noon on Tuesdays from early/mid-September through mid-December 2023.
Sign up is by email only. Please email Neil Shannon at neilshannon1@comcast.net by Sunday, August 13 to indicate your desire to join in the fun.
All applicants must meet the following criteria:

      • Be a 4.0 or 4.5 man or highly rated 3.5 man.
      • Be a member in good standing with the SCTA
      • Be able to play most Tuesdays at noon

Note: If you meet the first two criteria but cannot commit to playing most Tuesday afternoons, indicate in an email if you would like to be placed on our Sub list.

Depending on the number of applicants, some registrants may not be drafted at our August captains meeting. However, all who apply by August 13 will be considered.
Finally, if you are willing to be one of our four captains, it is important that you make that known in your email. This league cannot exist without reliable team captains.Thanks,Neil

Announcement from Patti Licata Regarding CCTA Oct – Dec Interclub

Many of you have expressed interest in the new Beaufort County Fall League that enables those of us in the Low Country to take advantage of what is typically the best tennis weather of the whole year, the months of October and November. Thanks to the tremendous response, we are a GO!
I’m pleased to be able to provide additional details and key dates. CCTA will have a league and Hilton Head will have a league. The winning team of each CCTA flight will have a play-off with the corresponding winners from Hilton Head. There will be no State or subsequent championships. Ratings are not affected. The age groups will be different, giving teams the opportunity to mix it up a bit: 50+, 60+, and 70+. These age groups apply ONLY TO THIS FALL LEAGUE.
Age groups for all other seasons will remain the same as they’ve always been. Start date for play will be October 2 and the season will run 9-10 weeks depending on the number of teams. The play-offs will be the week of December 1. There may not be a playoff with Hilton Head for 2.5 women, as HHI may not have any 2.5 teams. (But it’s still possible.) Registration will open in TennisLink on August 21 and close on September 10 for scheduling. Schedules will be posted by September 20.
Teams must have a minimum of 6 players to be considered viable, but players may continue to be added until before the final match. Maximum player roster is 18. Entry fees will be $13.15 for each player.

 

Days of Play
Women 2.5 50+ Saturday
Women 3.0 50+ Tuesday Men 3.0 50+ Monday
Women 3.5 50+ Wednesday Men 3.5 50+ Wednesday
Women 4.0 50+ Thursday Men 4.0 50+ Thursday
Women 3.0 60+ Thursday Men 3.0 60+ Tuesday
Women 3.5 60+ Tuesday Men 3.5 60+ Monday
Women 4.0 60+ Wednesday Men 4.0 60+ Friday
Women 3.0 70+ Tuesday Men 70+ 3.0 Monday
Women 3.5 70+ Wednesday Men 70+ 3.5 Wednesday
Women 4.0 70+ Monday Men 70+ 4.0 Thursday

Patty Licata – CCTA League Coordinator

Recycle Today For a Better Tomorrow

SCTA News – July 24, 2023

Open Positions for 2024 SCTA Board of Directors 

There are 5 open positions for the SCTA board: President, Vice President, Secretary, Membership Director & Ombudsman.  If you are interested in running for one of these positions, please email your bio to Debra Murray (Chair of the Nominating  Committee) at dfm931953@gmail.com.

Save the Date: Tennis in Pink – Saturday September 23

Tennis in the Pink is back!  Games, Fun, Food!!
Saturday September 23, 9am-2pm
Open to all Sun City women and guests
All proceeds go to Pledge the Pink Foundation

SCTA Membership Stats

SCTA membership YTD is running ahead of where it was at this time last year. We currently have 762 members. We finished 2022 with 798 members. The 2023 budget was based on 750 members.

Ball Machine Usage Through July 31st

Due to renovations in the Purrysburg Fitness Center scheduled to begin on July 11th, beginning that date, the ball machine will be available for use only during Logo Building hours.  The renovation is expected to be completed around July 31st.

The Logo Building is open M-F 7am to 4pm and Saturday and Sunday from 7am to noon.

CCTA Explained

Please see the attached pdf from our USTA Liaison Bob Waite. In it he explains some changes that have been implemented by CCTA and USTA.

SCTA News – July 15, 2023

Open Positions for 2024 SCTA Board of Directors 

There are 5 open positions for the SCTA board: President, Vice President, Secretary, Membership Director & Ombudsman.  If you are interested in running for one of these positions, please email your bio to Debra Murray (Chair of the Nominating  Committee) at dfm931953@gmail.com.

Painting of Player Benches and Yellow Lines

Maintenance has repainted the players’ benches and the yellow lines on the South Side courts. Chris Scott submitted a work request last Wednesday and the work was completed by Thursday afternoon. The Board appreciates the great turnaround time by the maintenance team.
 

Save the Date: Tennis in Pink – Saturday September 23

Tennis in the Pink is back!  Games, Fun, Food!!
Saturday September 23, 9am-2pm
Open to all Sun City women and guests
All proceeds go to Pledge the Pink Foundation

Ball Machine Usage Through July 31st

Due to renovations in the Purrysburg Fitness Center scheduled to begin on July 11th, beginning that date, the ball machine will be available for use only during Logo Building hours.  The renovation is expected to be completed around July 31st.

The Logo Building is open M-F 7am to 4pm and Saturday and Sunday from 7am to noon. 

 

CCTA Explained

Please see the attached pdf from our USTA Liaison Bob Waite. In it he explains some changes that have been implemented by CCTA and USTA.

Fall Combo League for 2.5 – 3.0 Men

Please see the attached pdf from PJ Mahoney.

100% Completion of Court 4 Kick Boards

Greg Pavan has installed the last section of the kick board on the Ball Machine Court. Court #4 is now a World class tennis training experience. Streamlined appointment ease, excellent conditioned balls, ball machine orientation & training clinics and the newly installed kick boards really help our members with their tennis training. Court # 4 will definitely improve and elevate anybody’s game.

SCTA News – July 1, 2023

Timeline for Election of 2024 Board Members

The Board has created a timeline for the process of electing the 2024 Board Members. The timeline is attached to this eblast. Lifestyles has reviewed the timeline to make sure that it fully conforms to the By-Laws and P & P, and has confirmed that the timeline is fully compliant. Note that the dates in this timeline are “No Later Than” dates: each task must be completed no later than the date in the timeline. But the Board may choose to complete a task before the date in the timeline provided that it doesn’t violate the dates for other tasks. For example, the task for appointment of the members of the Nominating Committee has a date of No later than Sep 6 Board Meeting. But the Board has already announced the members of the Nominating Committee so that task is complete. The Board will eblast updates to this timeline as tasks are completed.

Open Positions for 2024 SCTA Board of Directors 

There are 5 open positions for the SCTA board: President, Vice President, Secretary, Membership Director & Ombudsman.  If you are interested in running for one of these positions, please email your bio to Debra Murray (Chair of the Nominating  Committee) at dfm931953@gmail.com.

Early Court Closures on July 4th

On July 4th starting at 11:30am tennis courts 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 and 12 will be closed in preparation for the fireworks.
 

Fall CCTA 3.5 50+ Women’s Team

 
Pam Harms is organizing a CCTA team for 3.5 50+ women for the fall and is looking for 3.5 and 3.0+ women interested in joining. Matches would be on Wednesdays starting October 2 or 9 and run for 9 – 10 weeks.  There is NO state and the entry is only $12. Pam asks that you be available for at least half of the matches. If interested, please contact Pam at pambharms@hotmail.com.

George Dolphin

George Dolphin, a long time member of SCTA, passed away June 29th.  A memorial service announcement is forthcoming. Our condolences to his wife and family.

Dogs in the Tennis Areas

Friendly reminder: Dogs on leashes are allowed on sidewalks, but not at courts or in court seating areas.

MAGNOLIA HALL PARKING LOT CLOSURES

Please note the dates listed below as they are the dates when the parking lot behind Magnolia Hall will be utilized by Lifestyles for their large outdoor festivals and therefore, closed. Dates are subject to change.

March 22 & 23 May 4, 5, & 6 July 3, 4, & 5
October 1 to 8 October 19 & 20