SCTA News – June 26, 2022
TOP DRESSING OF THE COURTS:
The following days have been scheduled in Chelsea for top dressing:
- June 28-29 > Courts 13-14
- June 30-July 1 > Courts 15-16
- July 5-6 > Courts 1-2
- July 7-8 > Courts 3-4 (NOTE: No Ball Machine)
- July 11-12 > Courts 7-8
- July 13-14 > Courts 9-10
All players whose courts are affected have been emailed.
More top dressing scheduling to come.
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB EVENT:
SCTA is hosting the Bluffton Boys and Girls Club this coming Wednesday, June 29th for a Day of “FUN” at Sun City. The event will begin at 9:30 AM at the Stadium seating followed by tennis drills on Courts 1,2, and 3 until around 11:15 AM — as the Northside courts are closed for top dressing. There will be 32 children along with their chaperones and SCTA volunteers. Thanking you in advance for your patience with the noise level!!!!
SCTA News – June 20, 2022
WOMEN’S 3.0 INTRACLUB
COURTESY ON THE COURTS
Please do not go into the court area prior to your reservation start time. For example, if you have a noon reservation, do not go into the court area prior to noon. Allow time for the previous players to finish and clear their gear. However, on the flip side, please be courteous to those who are have the court reserved after you and clear the area at the appropriate time.
SCTA News – June 12, 2022
WANTED 3.0 MEN FOR USTA IN THE FALL
If you are interested in playing USTA this fall, please contact Bob Waite via email at waiteinsurance123@gmail.com. Bob is looking for a few good 3.0 men to represent Sun City in our local USTA League. You will be playing local teams in and near Beaufort County. There are two divisions–age 65+ and 75+. At our age, we play doubles only. When responding to this email, please provide which age category you prefer. Our season will begin in late August or early September. We are also seeking Captains and assistant Captains. See you on the courts.
FALL LOTTERY INFORMATION
FALL 2022 ROOKIE LEAGUE
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- The emphasis is on practicing doubles in a fun, pressure free environment.
- The league is for beginners, novices, 2.0 and 2.5 players.
- You must be a member of the Sun City Tennis Association to participate.
- The Fall 2022 League will start play Sun, Sep 11. The season will conclude on Sun, Dec 18, 2022
- The league will play Sundays, 3:30-5pm, usually on courts 9 – 12.
CHECK LOST AND FOUND AT LOGO
I have been asked to remind you to check the lost and found at the Logo Building. We also have a PBracquet that someone left behind. If they lost one, they will have to describe it to the staff to get it.
SCTA News – June 5, 2022
In Memoriam
FALL LOTTERY INFORMATION
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB VISIT
FALL 2022 ROOKIE LEAGUE
- The emphasis is on practicing doubles in a fun, pressure free environment.
- The league is for beginners, novices, 2.0 and 2.5 players.
- You must be a member of the Sun City Tennis Association to participate.
- The Fall 2022 League will start play Sun, Sep 11. The season will conclude on Sun, Dec 18, 2022
- The league will play Sundays, 3:30-5pm, usually on courts 9 – 12.
SUNDANCERS OPPORTUNITY
- parking for tennis on Memorial Day,
- the fall season lottery,
- starting a singles ladder in Sun City, and
- the Boys and Girls Club visit to Sun City.
PARKING ON MEMORIAL DAY
FALL LOTTERY INFORMATION
STARTING A SUN CITY SINGLES LADDER
WELCOME THE BLUFFTON BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
The children come on a bus with chaperones, and SCTA is the primary host. We are putting together various activities from tennis to bocce ball and softball that will occur throughout the day. We will be serving them lunch at the Pavilion. We are hoping volunteers will step up to assist these youngsters at various activities throughout the day. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Cindy Good at cindygood@gmail.com.
SCTA News – May 9, 2022
SCTA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Tips on Using the Chelsea System to Schedule Your Court Time from the Logo Building
When you want to schedule a court in the Chelsea system that is the current day to three days away, use the “Booking” tab. To schedule a court that is 4 to 7 days away, use the “Request” tab. If you need help learning how to the use Chelsea system for tennis or pickleball, stop by the Logo Building and we can walk you through the steps to schedule a court using the extra computer in the office. You need to know your cam number, your password for the Chelsea system, and the names of the people you are playing with.
Don’t forget to access and use The Easy Sheet available on the SCTA website at sctatennis.com.
SCTA News – May 2, 2022
WTO’s Derby Day, May 7
Exciting events are scheduled for Derby Day, May 7, starting at 8:30 am at the Pavilion, including:
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- 8:30am: Sign in and drop off your hat/visor to be entered in the prize-winning Hat and Visor contest;
- You can look over the items up for bid in the Silent Auction at 8:30 as well;
- Soon after registration, ladies playing tennis will enjoy about 90 minutes of fun with Gavin and his team of pros, playing different games;
- After tennis, we return to the Pavilion to enjoy virgin Mint Juleps and lunch. Also, this is a final chance to bid on Silent Auction items;
- After lunch, we will be introduced to our 2022 high school tennis scholarship recipients and celebrate as they receive their awards; and
- Best hat/visor winners will be announced followed by Silent Auction winners.
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What’s New in the Logo Building?
Tips on Using the Chelsea System to Schedule Your Court Time from the Logo Building
When you want to schedule a court in the Chelsea system that is the current day to three days away, use the “Booking” tab. To schedule a court that is 4 to 7 days away, use the “Request” tab. If you need help learning how to the use Chelsea system for tennis or pickleball, stop by the Logo Building and we can walk you through the steps to schedule a court using the extra computer in the office. You need to know your cam number, your password for the Chelsea system, and the names of the people you are playing with.
Learn to Play Tennis!
Our Six Week Beginner Tennis Program Will Begin in Mid to Late May on Wednesdays! Price for the 6-week program is $100. Call the Logo Building at 843-705-4034 to pre-register for the next Six Week Session.
Your teaching pro for the six-week program is Brett Robertson. In this program, you will be learning to play tennis with 4 other players. You will be taught basic stroke production and where to stand when you play. Basic tactics and scoring will be taught as well. It is the perfect program to get you ready for the 2.5 clinics and drills. This program will be on Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 10am. The cost for the 6 weeks is $100. We have 2 openings still available. Call today to sign up!
Opportunities to Meet Tennis Players
The SCTA Bulletin Board near the spectator stands now has a “Players Corner” in it for players who are seeking other players to play tennis. If you are looking for more opportunities to play or different people to add to your buddy list, stop by the Logo Building and fill out a form or fill out the form below and turn it in to the Logo Building. We will post your information on the bulletin board for you. New tennis players to Sun City that are looking for people to play tennis with, this is a great opportunity to meet some players on your playing level. Please be sure to check out the bulletin board!
Name _____________________________________ Tennis Rating ______________
Phone __________________ Email__________________________________________
Women’s Doubles _____Men’s Doubles _____ Mixed Doubles _____ Singles _____
Times of Day Available to Play: Morning ______ Afternoon ______ Evening ______
ROUND ROBIN OPEN TENNIS:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 7:30am – 9:00am, we have “Round Robin Open Tennis” for any tennis players with a rating of 3.0 or greater. Players rotate every half hour, so you play with other players. This is another great opportunity to meet players. There is a sign up in the rack on the wall between the Logo Building ledge and the Men’s Restroom to sign up for the days you would like to attend for the week. Be sure to show up at the Logo Building the day of by 7:20am so we can assign you to a court. Play starts at 7:30am.
MIX N MATCH SUMMARY
Four glorious days of tennis weather, plus the camaraderie and good fellowship from the best of our tennis community made for an extraordinarily fun, satisfying, and pleasantly exhausting Mix & Match Tournament. In the final tally with 216 games won. Mike McComb’s Court Jesters repeated as winners, with an entirely different team of players from last year. Even more exciting was Randi Selman’s Slice of Life. Sitting in 7th place after the first day of play, the stalwart Slicers gained ground every day to post 208 games won and nip Jayne Sulser’s Tie Breaks (203) and Don McCarl’s Slice and Dice (205) for the runner-up award. See the SCTA website for pictures and results.
In the Match Point 1-point tournament, the boys’ division was snatched by Steve Sandike and Brad Buck while the girls featured repeat winner Cindy Good with new partner Corinne Miller.
Here’s a tremendous shout out to all the dedicated volunteers in Food & Beverage, Captains & Co-captains, Food Grilling, Scorekeeping, Court Monitoring, Set up and Tear Down, Match Scheduling, and WTO Match Point team.
MIX N MATCH VOLUNTEERS
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
WOW! What a fabulous four-day tennis tournament! As always, it takes a lot of people to make a tournament run smoothly and be fun. This year, we pulled it off with the help of these folks–
Dudley Kay, Master Of Ceremonies
Barbara Maxwell, Sponsorships
Food and Beverage
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- Joyce McGaughan and Donna Lucas – Managers
- Krys Cortese
- Diane Dowling
- Marilyn Bruno
- Tina Franck
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Team captains and co-captains
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- Jayne Sulser – “Captain of Captains” and Bud Brooks
- Brady Allen and Sherry Conrad
- Don McCarl (no co-captain)
- Durwin Hallgarth and Judi Sharkey
- Jill Mosse and Rick Koncicki
- Mike McCombs (no co-captain)
- Kathy Shannon and Caroline Brooks
- Randi Selman and Steve Sandike
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Food Grill Crew
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- Ryan & Sheryl Tschetter (co-chairs)
- Helen Mahoney–worked all four days!
- Art Rothenberg
- Bob Bindus
- Alan Kwiatkowski
- Paul Lewis
- Lynn Harms
- Mitzi Hawley — two days!
- Claranne Bechtler
- Linda Kwiatkowski
- Diane Dowling
- Gail Fitzmaurice
- Peggy Hill
- Scorekeeping
- Susan Kreick – Manager
- Angela Bossu-Wolfe
- Donna Baumwell
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Court Monitors
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- Chris Scott – Manager
- Chris Archer
- Ron Metcalf
- Augusto Callisto
- Michael Sacks
- Dave Tashjian
- Rich White
- Joe Dombrowski
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Set-Up and Tear Down
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- Chick MacIntyre
- Greg Pavan
- Rick Sulser
- Randi Sharkey
- Mike Ryan
- Donna Ryan
- Mark McMurtry
- Warren Person
- Sherry Jacob
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Match Scheduling
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- Neil Shannon
- Steve Sandike
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WTO Match Point Team
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- Barb Fluharty, Manager
- Dianne Johnson
- Anne Clemmitt
- Rita Fryer
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Mix n Match Tournament Team Final Standings
Click Here to View: Mix n Match Tournament Summary Results After Saturday > scroll down the PDF to view specific team results.
SCTA News – April 25, 2022
THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES AND WELCOME TO THE FUTURE!
MIX N MATCH 2022, APRIL 28 – MAY 1
WTO PRESENTS DERBY DAY, MAY 7
WTO announces Derby Day, scheduled for Saturday, May 7, at the Town Square tennis courts and Pavilion. There will be loads of fun from 8:30 to 1:00 pm with lunch being served at 11:30 in the Pavilion. Besides games testing your tennis skills, there will be a Silent Auction with some terrific items to be on. REMEMBER TO BRING CASH OR CHECK TO PAY FOR ALL THE GOODIES YOU WIN THROUGH THE AUCTION. Additional contest for best hat and visor contest.
Your donation of $20 includes lunch, soft drinks and games – BYOB! For non-
tennis playing gals lunch only is $20. This event raises money for HS tennis scholarships, Public Tennis, Inc, and other local charities. You can sign up on line using the link below or at the Logo building starting April 7 and ends May 3.
SHHH! SHHH! SILENT AUCTION!
WTO DERBY DAY, ON MAY 7, IS HAVING A SILENT AUCTION. MAKE SURE YOU VISIT THE ITEM TABLE AVAILABLE FROM 8:30 TO 1:00 PM.
PAYMENT IS BY CHECK OR CASH ONLY AT THE EVENT
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT:
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- Student Tennis Scholarships
- Public Tennis
- Pledge the Pink
- Bluffton Self Help
- Student Tennis Scholarships
1.) Tasting From Olive the Above–enjoy a night out with friends “tasting” the best in flavored oils and vinegars, a perfect selection for “foodies
2). Sun City Theatre Tickets: Love Broadway? This is for you!
3). Artistic Notecards,
4). Ceramic Platter: Support our local artists
5). Gift certificates form local stores and restaurants
6). Gift Baskets
SCTA News – April 18, 2022
Match Point Sign-up
Summer Lottery
To secure a slot for your USTA team or to establish courts for a social group, please go to our SCTA website at sctatennis.com and under “Leagues/Schedules/Forms > Forms Link” to request a registration form. Deadline to submit this form is April 15.
The Summer Lottery will be held on Thursday, May 5, 6:00 pm at Pinckney Hall
Bylaw Election Results
Our Bylaws election has been completed and the revised Bylaws have been passed. Thanks to Rich White and Deb Ward, who audited the results, and to everyone who worked on this document. Here is the final tally. Yes = 97% (206), No = 3% (7)
Derby Day
WTO announces that Derby Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 7, at the Town Square tennis courts and Pavilion. There will be loads of fun from 8:30 to 1:00 pm with lunch being served at 11:30 in the Pavilion. Besides games testing your tennis skills, there will be a Silent Auction with some terrific items to be on. REMEMBER TO BRING CASH OR CHECK TO PAY FOR ALL THE GOODIES YOU WIN THROUGH THE AUCTION. Additional contest for best hat and visor contest.
Your donation of $20 includes lunch, soft drinks and games – BYOB! For non-tennis playing gals lunch only is $20. This event raises money for HS tennis scholarships, Public Tennis, Inc, and other local charities. You can sign up on line using the link below or at the Logo building starting April 7 and ends May 3.
Revised April/May Tennis Clinics and Programs
Attached please find a revised schedule for tennis clinics and programs in April and May. The attached also provides descriptions for the clinics and costs.
Mix n Match Update
- Vaden Automotive
- Hughes Dental Group
- Optim Orthopedics (see attached)
- Coastal Canvas
- G & E landscaping
- Hargray
- Hilton Head Garage Doors
- Hilton Head Lexus
- Joan Kelly Group – Keller Williams
- Low Country Stucco and Stone
- Southern Custom Exteriors
- Stokes Toyota
- Dr. Douglas Scott
SCTA News – April 11, 2022
IN MEMORIAM
SUMMER LOTTERY
Time is running out to request a summer registration file for teams or groups. This summer, there will be several USTA opportunities. From May 24 – August 6, Mixed Doubles will be played and Combo will play from July 27 – October 2. The local USTA coordinators are working on how Tri-level will be played.
To secure a slot for your USTA team or to establish courts for a social group, please go to our SCTA website at sctatennis.com and under “Leagues/Schedules/Forms, request a registration form link. Deadline to submit this form is April 15.
The Summer Lottery will be held on Thursday, May 5, 6:00 pm at Pinckney Hall.
DERBY DAY
WTO announces that Derby Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 7, at the Town Square tennis courts and Pavilion. There will be loads of fun from 8:30 to 1:00 pm with lunch being served at 11:30 in the Pavilion. Besides games testing your tennis skills, there will be a Silent Auction with some terrific items to be on. REMEMBER TO BRING CASH OR CHECK TO PAY FOR ALL THE GOODIES YOU WIN THROUGH THE AUCTION. Additional contest for best hat and visor contest.
Your donation of $20 includes lunch, soft drinks and games – BYOB! For non-tennis playing gals lunch only is $20. This event raises money for HS tennis scholarships, Public Tennis, Inc, and other local charities. You can sign up on line using the link below or at the Logo building starting April 7 and ends May 3.
Mix n Match/Match Point Details
Match Point, Sunday, May 1 – It’s “Do or die,” “One and done,” and a whole lot of fun! Sign up with a partner or ask for help in getting one. Either way, your chances of winning are as good as anyone’s. And get this: NEW! All participants, and only participants, are eligible for amazing door prize drawings like a:
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- $500 Yeti Cooler compliments of Vaden Automotive,
- $500 framed wall art from Moss Creek Furniture,
- a week’s condo vacation in Killington, VT,
- free automotive maintenance for a year,
- goodie bag and gift certificate from Sea La Vie Salon,
- a Babolat tennis bag from the PGA Golf and Tennis Superstore, and many more.
Remember, this is a charitable event that benefits kids’ tennis and community support for needy families hurt by the pandemic. Sign up here.
BYLAWS VOTE
This Wednesday, April 13, you will receive an electronic ballot asking you to vote to approve our revised Bylaws. The approval process has been completed and it is now time for membership’s voting. The vote will be available until midnight, Friday, April 15. A copy of the revised Bylaws is attached.
CPR/AED TRAINING
The CPR/AED trainings have been well attended. If you would like to see another training scheduled, please let Lyn Herrick know at herricklr@verizon.net
LOGO BUILDING INFORMATION
Bunnie is taking some time off to compete in the World Cup and other National tournaments with her husband. She wishes all her students continued success for the future. Bunnie’s last day is Monday, April 11.
Lost and Found: Please visit the Logo Building and reclaim your lost items. We even have a tennis racket that has lost its owner.
6 Week Programs for Advanced Beginner Players
We are excited to offer the popular Six Week Advanced Beginner Tennis Clinic!
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- One group begins this Tuesday, April 12th at 10:00am and there is one opening still available!
- Our other 6-week session will be on Wednesdays at 10:00am and there are four openings still available for this group. (Start date for this group yet to be determined.)
The Advanced Beginner 6 Week Clinic is geared for those players that need a refresher on the major strokes. It also focuses on rally, point play, and doubles positioning.
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- The cost for the six weeks of sessions is $100 and payable in advance of the clinic starting up.
Call or email the Logo Staff to sign up! If you have any questions regarding this clinic, please contact Brett Robertson, the teaching pro at bjkdrobson@gmail.com
SCTA News – April 4, 2022
SCTA Members, please review the information below. There is new information about Match Point scheduled for the final day of Mix n Match, and updates about printed directories and sharing our courts.
Mix n Match/Match Point
It’s time to sign up for the fun and excitement of the One Point tournament that is open to every Sun City resident! It’s called Match Point because every point is “Do or Die” for you and your opponents. And anything can happen in a one-point match! You may sign up with a partner now, delay informing us of your partner, or ask us to arrange a partner. The date is Sunday, May 1, and the time is 3:00 PM, following the last competition of the Mix & Match Tournament. The grill will be open for all, and there will be many very valuable door prize drawings for all who participate.
CLICK HERE to sign up
Printed Directories
If you still haven’t picked up your printed directory, time is running out. The Logo Building staff has them, so pick them up during Logo Building hours of operation.
Court Courtesy/Grooming The Courts
We have received complaints from members who have 10:30 am reservations who are being asked to leave their courts early, so noon players can groom the courts. Please share the courts; the noon players should have access at noon, and the players at 10:30 am should be preparing to leave the courts at 11:59. Sweeping Directions
SCTA News – March 28, 2022
DIRECTORIES
WTO LUCK OF THE IRISH
SUMMER LOTTERY
It’s time to request a summer registration file for teams or groups. This summer, there will be
- USTA Mixed Doubles and Tri-Level from May to August, and
- Combo season is defined as May 23 to August 21, so clearly, this will run into fall.
1) See Leagues/Schedules/Forms > Lottery Guidelines & Seasonal Leagues for description of the season.
2) To request a form, go to Leagues/Schedules/Forms > Sign-Up Forms. Click the first link to request your form.
DEADLINE FOR MAKING THIS REQUEST IS APRIL 15.
USTA
THANK YOU! THANK YOU ! THANK YOU!
GROOMING THE COURTS
Bylaw Changes
SCTA News – March 21, 2022
SCTA News – March 14, 2022
A HUGE SCTA THANK YOU!
WTO LUCK OF THE IRISH EVENT
At our Wine and Cheese party, starting off we will be entertained by Gavin and his team of pros with a tennis exhibition, followed by a Match Point Play Off in preparation for the BIG Match Point event that will be held at the Mix and Match tournament in April.
Want to learn how to play Match Point? It’s lots of fun, and you play only ONE point!!!
All you need is a tennis racquet and a partner. If you don’t have a partner, let us know. We can provide one for you. Your partner doesn’t need to be on your same level either. All levels of players are welcome.
Prizes will be awarded for the best “LUCK OF THE IRISH” outfit.
So come on out and learn all about WTO, Match Point, and mingle with some of Sun City’s fun tennis players. Make sure you sign up on line or at the Logo Building.
WTO Luck of the Irish March 16, 2022 (forms.gle)
For more information contact:
Barb Fluharty
bafluharty@gmail.com
Volunteer Opportunity
MIX N MATCH
Mix & Match continues to need volunteers to work in the grill area and scorekeeping tables. Hors are 4:30 – 7:30 Thursday and Friday April 28-29, and 11:30 – 3:30 Saturday and Sunday April 30-May 1. Working single or a couple of shifts is fine. Contact Dudley Kay at dudkay69@gmail.com.
SCTA News – March 9, 2022
SCTA Members, this is a special mid-week Eblast to update you on current information.
In Sympathy
We are sorry to inform you of the passing of Judy Barons. Judy was a former Sun City resident and tennis player. She passed away on February 15 of this year. Her services were held on March 5, in Michigan.
March Meeting Minutes
Attached to this Eblast are the minutes from the March Board Meeting. Please take a moment to read them. They can also be found on the Bulletin Board outside the Logo Building and on the SCTA website.
Special Olympics Tennis
Thanks to all that have signed up or expressed interest in helping with Special Olympics tennis. Looks like McCracken Middle school has enough volunteers.
We still have a big need for helpers at Bluffton and May River High Schools. No experience needed. Mainly feeding balls to players.
Many if these students have received racquets that we donated last year.
Please email jobit@aol.com if you’re available or if you have questions. Do not have to be available every week, they appreciate any help you can give them.
Also, if you have racquets you’d like to donate.
Thank you
JoEllen Bitner
Option 1:
Location: Bluffton High School at the Bluffton High School tennis courts
Timing: Thursdays from 1:00 – 2:00, 6-week program starting March 17th – April 28th (no session April 14th)
Option 2:
Location: May River High School at the May River tennis courts
Timing: Tuesdays from 1:00 – 2:00, 6-week program starting March 15th – April 26th (no session April 12th)
EVENT
On March 16, WTO is sponsoring the “Luck of the Irish” event. At this event, Gavin and his team of pros will be entertaining us with a tennis exhibition followed by Match Point. For more information or to sign up for this wonderful event, please go to https://forms.gle/
TENNIS PROGRAM NEWS
I WANT MY DIRECTORY!
LOST AND FOUND
COURT SWEEPING TIMES
MIX N MATCH TOURNAMENT
The Mix & Match Tournament is seeking a few friendly volunteers for shifts April 28 – May 1:
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- Grill Workers – assist our chefs by handling the buns, condiments, and cash. No cooking, just assisting.
- Scorekeeping – a couple of extra friendly and tennis savvy scorekeeping assistants to check scoresheet accuracy and read the results to those inputting the data.
- Medical Assistance – Nurses, docs, EMTS and all with some medical background – just be onsite for the rare cuts, sprains, and fatigue that some players may experience.
Contact Tournament Director Dudley Kay if you can help out. dudkay69@gmail.com
SCTA News – February 28, 2022
Members, below please find the agenda for next week’s (March 2) Board of Directors’ Meeting. I have also attached a file copy for your convenience.
Members, can you believe it’s almost March?! In this Eblast, you will find information related to March activities and events as well as other updates. Enjoy!
Board Meeting, Bayside Room, Lakehouse, Wednesday, March 2
You have received your copy of the March agenda already. Please keep in mind that the meeting is open to all members with the time slot of 6 – 7 pm dedicated to completing Board business. After that is finished—usually around 7 pm, the floor is open to member comments and issues.
Luck of the Irish Social by WTO
On March 16, 2022, at 3:30 pm, WTO is hosting their St. Paddy’s Wine and Cheese party. In addition, since WTO is hosting the Match Point Event as part of Mix n Match, they will be teaching those interested how to play Match Point while hosting a Match Point Play Off, so you are prepared for the big event during Mix n Match. This is a Ladies Only event with signups starting on February 25 at the Logo Building. You do not need a partner to participate in Match Point activities. All levels of players are welcome! Don’t miss the fun event! Take a look at the attached flyer.
You asked for it—your Board listened!
Many members have requested seating on the north side, so groups can congregate before and after matches, and spectators have a place to sit. YOU GOT IT! The Community Association (CA) installed wo picnic tables and benches on the north side by the tennis courts after the SCTA board requested them. Also, the CA paid for these tables and benches.
You asked for it—your Board listened!
Reminder: starting March 1, the new sweeping times are as follows: 1) at the start of the noon reservation; and 2) before time expires on the 3:30 reservation. Signage reflecting this change is ready to be installed, and we will be working on installation beginning this week.
CELEBRATE! You asked for it—your Board listened!
THE NEW PRINTED MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORIES ARE HERE! BEGINNING THURSDAY, MARCH 3, AT 9 AM, YOU CAN PICK UP YOUR DIRECTORY AT THE LOGO BUILDING.
Your Board members will be outside the Logo Building distributing directories on Thursday and Friday from 9 am to 4 pm. To get your directory, simply walk up to the table and give us your name. In turn, we will give you your directory. A special thanks to Dudley Kay for his hard work on the directory.
Moveable Benches on the South Side
As you are aware, there are moveable benches distributed on the South Side along the sideway between courts. From time-to-time, spectators move these benches, so they can better see a match. This is understandable, but we ask that you move these benches back to their original location. These benches are provided, so players waiting to take a court can sit with their gear. This allows sidewalks by the courts to remain clear and players on the court uninterrupted. Please be respectful of all times and players. For example, if you have a 10:30 reservation, you need to have cleared the court by noon at the latest, so the next group can take the court. All of us experience this situation from both sides; let’s be polite and transition appropriately.
SCTA THANK YOU!!!
A hearty SCTA thank you to Chris Scott and Rodney Scott for fixing the gate on court 16. SCTA relies on our volunteers and Chris and Rodney deserve our thanks.
SCTA News – February 21, 2022
Members, so sorry for the typos last Thursday; I have included the CPR/AED training information in this Eblast along with other important club information.
CPR/AED TRAINING IN MARCH
Thanks to Lyn Herrick for working with the Fire Department to schedule another CPR/AED training session in the Pavilion. The training is scheduled for March 22, from 10 – 12. If you are interested in attending this important training, please contact Lyn Herrick at herricklr@verizon.net
USTA LIAISON
A quick reminder that USTA season is well under way, and we have our own Mary deCesare handling all questions regarding USTA and Sun City teams. In particular, USTA team captains can contact Mary at bucksdecesare@yahoo.com.
BALL MATCHINE SUCCESS STORY!!!
As Gavin and his team continue to fine tune Chelsea, he and his Logo Building staff need to be congratulated for finding a problem with Chelsea. Two of the Logo Building staff asked why some names kept showing up with ball machine reservations while others got overflow. After a thorough investigation, they uncovered a Chelsea system glitch that has now been corrected. A HUGE THANK YOU TO GAVIN COX, HIS TEAM, AND ALL WHO WORKED ON THIS ISSUE!
YOU ASKED FOR IT! COURT SWEEPING TIMES CHANGED!
Quite a few members requested a change in court sweeping times at the noon hour. Your Board of Directors has listened to your request and made the following changes effective March 1, 2022. The new times for sweeping the courts is at the beginning of the 12-noon reservation and before time expires for the 3:30 pm. reservation.
MIX N MATCH UPDATE
A number of Mix & Match players’ plans have changed due to travel and other factors. This has created openings for 3.0 Men. Also, subs will be needed for some days, and there are wait-lists for full spots. If your own plans have changed and you can now play in Mix & Match April 28 – May 1, please sign up. There is no charge until the April 21 Party kicks things off. Register here.
COURT UPDATE
Just a quick update to let members know that court 11 will be closed this Friday, February 25, due to an underground issue. All groups have been notified.
SAVANNAH BANANAS TRIP—SUN CITY SOFTBALL
Please take a moment and look at the attached flyer. Sun City Softball Club is sponsoring a trip to a Savannah Bananas game on June 7 and there are still seats available. For more information, please contact Mitch Sacks at ump25@earthlink.net.
SCTA News – February 7, 2022
Members, it’s that time of week again, so take a minute and catch up on all the news from SCTA. There is quite a bit of information, so settle in and take your time reviewing some of the wonderful events and other news we want to share with you tonight.
Events, Directory Update, Recycling, Shoutouts, Wet Courts, & Lost Item
WTO Food Drive
Please don’t forget to donate canned goods and/or cash to WTO’s Food Drive which began February 4 and will end February 11. See attached flyer for more information.
Sun City Valentine’s Day Event
The Sun City Tennis Association’s Valentine’s Day Event, scheduled for Saturday, February 12, from 2 – 5 pm. needs more players at the 7.5 and 5.0 doubles’ levels. Find a partner and have a good time at this fun event!
Mix n Match
Still need volunteers to staff the grill (don’t have anybody yet). We are keeping registration open for the Waitlist and Subs, which always seem needed. If you can volunteer, please contact Dudley Kay at dudkay69@gmail.com
NEW EVENT
Shoutout for Crossover Tennis/Softball Players!
A big shout-out to all Tennis players who also enjoy watching Softball. Many of your teammates and players with whom you play tennis are also players on the Ladies Peg Welch Softball Teams. The Softball season opens Sunday, March 6th, at 2:45, and we would love to have you join us for our opening day ceremonies and games. We welcome your support and camaraderie.
Thank you and we will see you courtside and, hopefully, by the diamond.
On Opening Day, the Ladies Softball teams are hosting a bake/pretzels sale to benefit the League. Come on out and join the fun!
Printed Membership Directory Update!
Dudley Kay has been working tirelessly on securing funding for printing the SCTA Membership Directory. Yes, you are reading correctly; Dudley has secured outside funding, so SCTA funds do not have to be used to pay for this directory. All information updates have been collected and Dudley is working to get the directory to the printer in the very near future. Please take a moment and review the cover page of this booklet which is attached. Thanks! Dudley!
Recycling Program Hits New Levels!
The Scott Foundation (Chris & Linda Scott) has taken on the responsibility to recycle tennis cans/balls and plastic drink bottles for Sun City Tennis Association. No SCTA funds are used for this five-year commitment for helping our planet. Please take a moment and review the attached information on this terrific program!! Way to go, Chris and Linda.!!!
Thanks & Shoutout!
A huge thank you to Bob Bindus and Kim Scoggins for installing boards at the bottom of the back fence on court 4. This will help save the fencing and it is much easier to keep balls in the court. Well done!
When Courts are too Wet
Please note that when the temperature goes below freezing, the courts have the possibility of freezing because there is water on the surface. The problem is when the courts start to thaw, the water comes to the surface and the courts become unplayable. This is especially true for courts with shade.
LOGO Building Lost Item
The LOGO Building staff asked us to report that a Yeti was turned into them, and they are searching for the Yeti’s owner. If this is yours, please go to the LOGO Building and describe it to get it.
DON’T FORGET TO REVIEW ALL THE ATTACHMENTS!
COURT TOP DRESSING SCHEDULE
Please take a moment and review the schedule for top dressing on the remaining courts.
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- February 4 – 6, court 6
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SCTA News – January 30, 2022
Members, it’s that time of week again. Below you will find information on upcoming events, as well as a request to volunteer at an upcoming event. Also, this is your last opportunity to double check your directory information. Remember! Don’t reply to this Eblast, but you can reply to the email address at the end of each announcement.
Women’s Tennis Organization Food Drive
The Women’s Tennis Organization (WTO) is having their Food For Love drive to benefit Bluffton Self Help. This is our 7th annual drive. We will be accepting any donations of non-perishable food items, personal care items, and cash or checks. Listed are the items they have the most need for at this time but any nonperishable item is most welcome.
Cash and checks, made out to Bluffton Self Help are used to purchase eggs, milk, meat, fresh fruit and veggies and other needed items.
We will have boxes and an envelope for monetary donations set up at the LOGO Building starting Friday 2/4. Our delivery date to Bluffton Self Help is Friday 2/11.
See attached flyer for further information. Any questions, please contact JoEllen Bitner at jobit@aol.com.
LAST CHANCE TO UPDATE PRINTED MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
Your last chance to submit corrections to your listing, be it phone, email, or changing your formal first name for your informal “on the court” name is midnight, Monday, January 31. Submissions after that will not be included in the directory. The only exception to this is the results of the Feb 5 ratings clinic, which will be included in the printed directory.Any changes should be sent to Michael Sacks at msacks3@gmail.com.
Mix & Match Volunteers
Non-players are needed in two important areas:
1) Grillmeister and Assistants – Love those juicy burgers and perfectly grilled dogs? We will be without the Marvelous Muellers this year, so a “head chef” and assistants are needed to staff the grill. Who’s got culinary game?
2) Court Monitoring and Maintenance – Chris Scott is heading up a team of volunteers to get players onto the courts, warming up within time limits, getting them off the court for the next match, and sweeping the courts between matches.
Contact Dudley Kay for more information dudkay69@gmail.com
COURT TOP DRESSING SCHEDULE
Please take a moment and review the schedule for top dressing on the remaining courts.
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- January 28 – 30, court 5
- February 4 – 6, court 6
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SCTA News – January 23-4, 2022
NEW PERGOLAS/SHADES
SCTA MEMBER DIRECTORY ACCURACY
Is your directory information 100% accurate? We are close to going to the printer, and YOU are the best person to check your listing before we go to print. Please open the attached PDF file and look for your listing. Accessing the attached pdf, please check for these items:
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- First name– This is used by your tennis friends. Do you really want to show Lawrence or Patricia when everybody knows you as Larry and Pat? Please consider using the name you go by ON THE COURT.
- Phone – Most people trying to reach you would prefer the option of text or email. Please show your cell phone number if you have one and use it.
- Accurate Data– Typos can and do occur, particularly in email addresses. Check every item very, very carefully.
Report all changes to Michael Sacks. You need not reply if everything is just as you want it. msacks3@gmail.com
SCTA MIX n MATCH TOURNAMENT
We are now taking Waitlist/Sub registrations for Women’s 2.5 and 3.0 levels but have a few more spots for 3.5 and 4.0. On the Men’s side, the 3.5 and 4.0 positions are full. There is one 3.0 slot open and 2.5 is wide open. Please contact Dudley Kay at dudkay69@gmail.com to sign up.
BIG NEWS
Chris Scott, Past President, SCTA has announced that TerraCycle in Trenton New Jersey will be taking our Tennis Lids, the ORANGE ones, for recycling.
#6 Rigid Plastic Cups – Zero Waste Box™ – US (terracycle.com)
The boxes they provide, approximately $200.00, which will include shipping from here to New Jersey. Each box will hold between 20,000 and 30,000 lids. We’re over 1/2 of that now. My previous contact in Alabama would only take a 4x4x4 pallet size, probably a million lids.
What this means, is that 99.9% of the tennis can product is being recycled, only the FILM on the outside will not be recycled. I’ve written to a recycling expert in Australia for her to possibly figure out a way to recycle that material. She specializes in finding ways to recycle difficult items.
Chris’s foundation will cover all costs associated with this ongoing project.
From zero recycling to 99.9% in 9 months. GREAT JOB!
Our membership has made this a huge success with their ongoing support. PLEASE CONTINUE TO RECYCLE YOUR TENNIS BALLS, CANS , AND LIDS,& PLASTIC BOTTLES!
PSA ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE COMPUTER CLUB
Members, your safety is important to your SCTA Board, so when we had the opportunity to include a PSA from the Computer Club regarding current scams, we wanted to make sure we got this information to you. If you are interested in reading this information, please open the attached file.
COURT TOP DRESSING SCHEDULE
Please take a moment and review the schedule for top dressing on the remaining courts.
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- January 17, courts 11-12
- January 24, courts 3-4
- January 28 – 30, court 5
- February 4 – 6, court 6
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SCTA News – January 17, 2022
USTA Coordinator Appointed
Please welcome Mary deCesare as the USTA Coordinator for SCTA. With approximately 300 members participating on 20 USTA teams, the SCTA board recognized the need for someone to coordinate the multiple elements involved in this league. The board approached Mary because of her experience in USTA as both a player and team captain. She has extensive knowledge in this area, and we are pleased that she has agreed to take on this position. Please welcome Mary when you see her.
To support transparency, we want all members to know that USTA home matches begin the week of January 31 and have been scheduled at both the 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm time slots throughout the week. One way to check court availability each month is to visit
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- Open Leagues/Schedules/Forms
- Open Court Schedules
- Open Monthly Schedule (Court Assignments)
- Scroll down throught this document to view court assignments for each week of the current month.
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Please note that should you book “a court time immediately following a USTA match, there may be a delay in using your court if a USTA match is not yet completed” (Policies & Procedures, p. 11). While going over the scheduled time is not normal in a USTA match, it does occur. We want everyone to be aware that this may happen.
If you have the opportunity, please come out and cheer your fellow members as they represent SCTA in USTA matches.
MIX n MATCH
The Mix & Match Social Tournament is filling up fast with player registrations. Better not drag your tennis shoes. The Women’s 2.5 and 3.0 brackets are full, but we are taking names for a Waitlist. The Men’s 3.0 is nearly full, just a few more spots. There are openings for both 3.5 Men and Women as well as 4.0 Men and Women. All told there are 124 players signed up in one week’s time!
Click on the link to sign up:
WATER SHOE CLEANERS INSTALLED!
Your SCTA board listened to you and we have re-installed the water shoe cleaners near courts 1 and 5!!!!
COURT TOP DRESSING SCHEDULE
Please take a moment and review the schedule for top dressing on the remaining courts.
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- January 17, courts 11-12
- January 24, courts 3-4
- January 28 – 30, court 5
- February 4 – 6, court 6
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SCTA News – January 9, 2022
Sun City Tennis Players:
Please be sure to check the online schedule for your social group, intraclub, or USTA match locations for the next month. Court maintenance continues, on top of the changes as a result of the new season starting Jan 17.
If you are not familiar with the online schedule, please review the web page and schedule now, and make a habit of checking the web page for up to date information.
www.sctatennis.com under “Leagues, Schedules, Forms”, “Court Schedules”, “Monthly Schedule”
Dearest SCTA Members,
Due to the amount of information to be shared, we are sending out two Eblasts this week. This first one details information focused on members. The second one will update information focusing on board decisions, including the recent meeting’s minutes. So, get comfortable, and read the first Eblast now.
Passing of John Delaney
It is with deepest sorrow we announce that long time member John Delaney passed away peacefully in his sleep at home of congestive heart failure on January 6, 2022. John had captained numerous USTA teams over the years. He will be missed.
New to Tennis is Moving!
New to Tennis is moving to the Northside. Starting on January 18, matches will be played on Tuesdays, at 2:00 pm, on courts 13, 14, and 15. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Borovich.
Upcoming Events
CPR/AED scheduling – thanks to all members who have signed up to attend the CPR/AED Training on January 18, 19, or 20th. All sessions are full, and we will schedule more if the demand is there. Thanks to Lyn Herrick for putting this together so quickly and for advocating on SCTA’s behalf to have the Community Association subsidize the room costs.
Valentine’s Event 
Valentine’s Day 2022 event is here! Join us for some terrific tennis.
When: Saturday, February 12
Signups: Sign up beginning Tuesday, January 11, at LOGO Building
Mix n Match:
It’s that time again!!! Remember how much fun you had last year at Mix n Match? Well, you can play again this year. Registration form and information is below. Our own intrepid Dudley Kay is leading this fabulous event once again. Dudley has been very busy lining up sponsors and gathering captains. He is still looking for a few good women/men to volunteer for this event. If you want to volunteer, please answer the final questions on the sign up form or contact Dudley Kay @dudkay69@gmail.com. Please view Mix n Match attachment for more fun!
Here’s the M&M sign-up form. See the questions towards the end that helps us harvest volunteer workers.
Click here to Read PDF: SCTA Mix & Match Team Tournament 2022: April 28 – May 1
We listened to you! Mix & Match will run the week BEFORE Mother’s Day and the Meet Your Team Party will be held Thursday, April 21. This allows captains to hold their own informational meetings and practices before play begins. Please check your calendar to confirm that you are available for these dates before registering for the tournament. Preference will be given to players available all four days. If you are going to miss sessions, consider signing up as a sub. Pay by CAM # here (it won’t be processed till tournament week) or drop off your $25 per person registration check (made out to SCTA at the Logo Building to validate your online registration. Deadline to sign up is April 18th. Don’t delay – space is limited and you do NOT need a partner to sign up. Questions? Contact Tournament Director Dudley Kay at dudkay69@gmail.com
Register Here: FILL OUT FORM
Printed Membership Directory
Again, Dudley Kay is leading the charge in the printing of our Membership Directory. He has secured sponsors whose ads will pay for the publication. Expect distribution in early spring. Also, to ensure up-to-date information, all names, addresses and ratings are being verified.
Bucket Brigade
Director at Large, Bob Bindus has taken on the daunting job of making sure our courts are ready for play. Even after the vicious windstorm we had recently, Bob and his fellow players, Rick Sulser, Tom Jones, and Kim Scoggins worked hard to help secure all downed wind screens, so that Sun City tennis members could get back on the courts as soon as possible. Other clubs, who don’t have this type of Bucket Brigade are still working to prepare their courts. Thanks to Bob, Rick, Tom, and Kim for their help. To be ready for future events, Bob is looking for volunteers to join his Bucket Brigade. If you can volunteer, please phone Bob at 616-308-4263 or email him at sudnib@mac.com
SCTA Monthly Meetings
At last Wednesday’s meeting, Cindy Good, President, announced that we will hold two General Membership meetings, one in May and the second in November. After discussion, the board voted unanimously to hold an Executive Session from 6 – 7 pm to conduct agenda business at the monthly board meetings. Following this executive session, the meeting will then be open to all SCTA members. To keep members informed, the secretary will prepare a summary of what transpired prior to opening the meeting to the membership. If after reviewing the agenda, which will be posted one week in advance of the Board meeting, any member who wishes to discuss something further, voice a concern, or offer an alternate view, can contact Cindy Good cgood@sandssearch.com or Sheryl Tschetter Sheryl.tschetter@hotmail.com to be placed on the agenda for the 6-7 time slot.
Monthly Meeting Minutes
To continue our goal for transparency, we are attaching the minutes from the last board meeting on January 5, 2022. These minutes can now be found three ways: at the Bulletin Board by LOGO; on the SCTA website: www.sctatennis.com, and as an attachment to an Eblast. Please review the attached minutes.
SCTA News – January 3 & 4, 2022
SCTA Members—
Please be advised that if you have submitted your paperwork for lottery courts and plan on attending the Lottery Court Meeting this Thursday, January 6, the meeting begins a 6:00 pm in the Savannah Room of Hidden Cypress.
Executive Session Agenda
Attached please find the agenda for the Executive Session scheduled for Wednesday, January 5. If any member has anything s/he wishes to present or discuss with the board, please contact Cindy Good or Sheryl Tschetter to be added to the agenda.
LOTTERY COURTS MEETING ON JANUARY 6, 2022:
If you have submitted the paperwork for spring Lottery Courts, the meeting is being held on Thursday, January 6, 2022, in the Savannah River Room of Hidden Cypress. Please make sure someone from your group is present to secure your courts.
Also, Steve Sandike, our Lottery Courts Guru, is looking for 2 volunteers to help him conduct the lottery on January 6, at Hidden Cypress, Savannah River Room, at 6 pm. Steve needs one volunteer to give out tickets to people coming in, working off a list of all social groups, and another volunteer to draw tickets from the bowl and call out the numbers. If you can help Steve, please email: ssandike@gmail.com Do not respond here, as it will not get to Steve.
SAVE THE DATE! MIX n MATCH 2022!
Mark your calendar April 28 – May 1 for the biggest and “funnest” SCTA event of the year: the 4-day Mix & Match Team Social Tournament involving all levels of play 2.5 – 4.0 in a variety of match formats. Capacity is 160 players divided into 8 teams of round-robin competition of two matches per day using no-ad, first to 6 sets. Don’t delay when the sign-up registration form arrives in your email! The pre-tournament “Meet Your Team Party” will be held Thursday, April 21 5:00 – 8:00 PM.
Volunteers Needed! Whether you are playing or not, Mix & Match requires teams of volunteers to make it work. Especially needed right NOW are volunteers to solicit sponsors among area businesses for cash donations, raffle prizes, and player goodie bag items. Please consider helping out to make all the fun happen!
Contact Mix& Match Tournament Director Dudley Kay at dudkay6