SCTA News – June 26, 2023
CCTA Fall Interclub League (October to December)
2023 SCTA Fall Season Lottery Announcement
Requests for Captaining/Leading a traditional team/group are now available on the web page, under FORMS, for the FALL SCTA lottery. To see Combo and InterClub team captains who have registered: see Lottery Guidelines & Seasonal Leagues, pg 2 & 3.
Save the Date
The next SCTA Event to be hosted on our courts will be the “Battle of the Sun City’s” to be held on September 7th and 8th!!! Sun City Peachtree will be visiting Sun City Hilton Head to participate in a tennis event open to both men and women. Why should softball have all the FUN??? More details will follow in the upcoming weeks, but please circle these dates on your calendar, as we are hoping this will become an annual event.
Court Conditions
With rain for several days and now extreme dry heat we will be making adjustments to the underground watering system. With all the rain very little water has been needed. Now we’ll need to make adjustments, and our crew is on top of it. Please keep in mind, these adjustments need to be done incrementally.
From the Logo Building Staff: Court 9 Maintenance
Court 9 is experiencing dryness issues that the maintenance crew are working to repair. Per the contractors’ request, we are sending core samples to them to determine the extent of the problem. As a safety precaution, court 9 is closed daily starting at noon until the problem is resolved. With varying weather conditions daily, the Logo staff will evaluate court 9’s condition 1 hour prior to court time from the noon court time onward through 3pm M-F. If the court appears playable and safe, the Logo Building staff will change the status of the court from being Closed to being Available to Book. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding of the need to do this for the safety of the players.
Have a happy and safe tennis week!
SCTA News – June 19, 2023
Nominating Committee for Election of 2024 SCTA Board of Directors
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- Debra Murray (Chair)
- Laura Pucko
- Ruth Dexter
- Gary Hundertmark
- Paul Wright
- David Hale (Alternate)
Bucket Brigade
2023-2024 Printed Membership Directory
USTA Court Protocol
2023 Fall SCTA Season Announcement
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- Requests for Captaining/Leading a traditional team/group are now available on the web page, under FORMS, for the FALL SCTA lottery.
- While SCTA’s deadline is end of July, the deadline for signing up for USTA Combo through CCTA is Jun 25-30. If you are captaining a Combo team, besure to contact Kelly Todd as well as our USTA coordinator (Bob Waite) ASAP. See the Combo information attached.
- A new Interclub league is being considered for Oct to Dec (3.0, 3.5, & 4.0 at age groups of 50+, 60+, and 70+). CCTA facilities will play each other approx Oct 2 to Dec 16. The winners of each league may play each other at the conclusion. Ratings will NOT be affected. CAPTAINS interested in this league should request a link as usual, per #1 above. PLAYERS, on the other hand, may indicate their interest in PLAYING in a fall interclub league by filling out this BRIEF survey:Fall Interclub CCTA TAHHI InterClub
Survey results will be forwarded to all captains, in case they need more players.
SCTA News – June 12, 2023
2023-2024 Printed Membership Directory
Bucket Brigade
Membership Milestone
Open Positions for the 2024 SCTA Board
Rookie League Fall 2023 Announcement
Please find attached the Rookie League Fall 2023 Announcement.
June 7 SCTA Board Meeting
Please find attached the Minutes and the Treasurer’s Report from the June 7 Board Meeting.
Next SCTA Board Meeting
There will be no Board Meetings during July and August. The next Board Meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 6 at the Lakehouse.
SCTA News – May 29, 2023
Open Positions for the 2024 SCTA Board
We are still looking for volunteers to serve on the 2024 SCTA board of directors. Five positions are open. Please write to Bruce McConnell, brucemmcconnell@gmail.com. Once our nominating committee is formed, all applicants will be submitted to the committee. Positions available: President, Vice President, Secretary, Membership Director & Ombudsman. Remember: SCTA runs on volunteers.
Court Grooming Times
Logo building staff has asked us to remind everyone about COURT GROOMING TIMES. Players are to groom the courts twice a day. Groom at the start of the 12:00 pm court time. Groom at the end of the 4:00 pm court time. When grooming is completed, hang the brushes with the bristles pointing inward toward the court.
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 to get rated and join the league.
Registration closes August 1.
About our League:
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- Season begins September 11 and ends December 18
- Season consists of 15 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:
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- 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: https://forms.gle/bvLAVnvMBKqMzBtb9
Send questions to: Deb Welsh @ dawelshfl@gmail.com
June Board Meeting
The next board meeting is June 7th 6:00pm at the Lakehouse. Agenda attached
SCTA News – May 21, 2023
USTA State Champions
We Need a Replacement for our USTA Liaison
Open Positions for the 2024 SCTA Board
2024 will have five (5) open positions for the SCTA board: President, Vice President, Secretary, Membership Director and Director at Large. Please submit your interest to Bruce McConnell, brucemmcconnell@
SCTA News – May 14, 2023
Mix & Match
This year’s Mix & Match Tournament was the BEST ever. Over 200 participated. Thanks to Dudley and all the volunteers who helped make this such a great event. Read More
Open Positions for 2024 SCTA Board
2024 is approaching quickly. There are several open positions on the SCTA Board: President, Vice President and possibly a Director’s seat. If you are interested please write to Bruce McConnell at brucemmcconnell@gmail.com. Once we appoint our nominating committee, we’ll forward your desire to serve.
SCTA runs on volunteers
USTA State Matches
May 3 SCTA Membership Meeting
Attached please find the Meeting Minutes and the Treasurer’s Report.
SCTA News – May 9, 2023
Mix & Match
This year’s Mix & Match Tournament was the BEST ever. Over 200 participated. Thanks to Dudley and all the volunteers who helped make this such a great event.
Semi-Annual Membership Meeting
Calling all 3.0 Ladies….
If you are either SCTA Club rated or have a current USTA rating of 3.0, you are invited to join Sun City’s Ladies 3.0 IntraClub for the fall 2023 Season. We play every Wednesday from noon to 2 pm., weather permitting. Our fall season will run from September 6, 2023 to January 17, 2024. We have 6 teams with a total of 78 members (13 per team). Space is limited, so don’t wait too long to sign up!
To sign up: Send an email to Carolyn Walton at crlynwalton@yahoo.com, with 3.0 Fall IntraClub as the subject, and your name and the best phone number to reach you in the body. I will reply to your email with “got it”, and that is your confirmation that you are on a team this fall.
Carolyn also needs 6 captains….if you are interested in being one of them, say so in your email! The captains will be selected later in the summer!
Hope to see you all on the courts!
Please Don’t Enter Your Court Area Early
Players preparing to come on to the courts should not enter the court area until their assigned court time. Entering the court area is disruptive to the players as they are finishing their matches. This includes court 4 while the ball machine is in use.
Bucket Brigade
The Bucket Brigade was in action early this morning. From the following hint see if you can figure out what the bucket brigade accomplished. When digging you normally hit a ????.
Happy Tennis Everyone. Enjoy the upcoming week.
SCTA News – April 17, 2023
Policy and Procedure Vote
By now you should all have received an email asking you to vote on the updated Policy and Procedure (P&P) manual. A committee of five worked on this document for the better part of the last 10 months — Sheryl Tschetter, Deb Ward, Art Rothenberg, Mary deCesare, and Cindy Good. The goal was to have the P&P better represent the updates that have occurred within SCTA over the last five years — an example is that we no longer scan our CAM cards prior to play. The SCTA membership was sent this new P&P along with a list of all the major changes in an Eblast on March 14th and again on April 3rd. The P&P was then discussed in open session during the Board’s monthly meeting on April 5th. We want to thank the team of five for their hard work and ask that all SCTA members VOTE. Voting will close on Tuesday evening at 11:55 PM.
Mix and Match
Time for a SANITY check! Are you playing in Mix & Match or are you a Sub or Spectator? Attached is an alphabetical listing of all players registered as team members in Mix & Match 2023. If you are playing, please check the list to be sure your name is shown. If not, contact Dudley Kay immediately. dudkay69@gmail.com. There is an opening for a 3.5 woman due to a late withdrawal. If interested, contact Dudley ASAP. If you can sub on certain days, let Dudley know.
The official schedule for Mix & Math is as follows:
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- Monday, April 24th, 5:00 – 7:30 PM – Gathering of all Teams and Players
- Thursday, April 27 – 4:00 – 7:30 PM
- Match 1 at 4:00 PM and Match 2 when all courts have cleared, around 6:00 PM.
- Friday April 28 – 4:00 – 7:30 PM
- Match 3 and 4 will follow the above schedule, with Match 3 beginning at 4 PM.
- Saturday, April 29: Noon – 4:30
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- Match 5 at noon – 1:45
- Match Point Fundraiser by WTO 2:00 – 3:00
- Match 6 will follow the completion of Match Point — approximately 3:15 PM
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- RAIN MAKE-UP – Saturday afternoon, if necessary
- Super Sunday, April 30th, Noon – 3:30
- Match 7 (10 courts per team in four stages of play 3-3-3-1)
- Followed by awards and raffle for a Yeti Cooler and other prizes on Court 1
- Grill Food – Open all four days: hot dogs, hamburgers, veggie burgers
- Jack Frost Ice Cream – free to all on Saturday-Sunday
- Nissan Leaf Electric Vehicle Test Drives – by appointment
Match Point
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- WTO is once again sponsoring Match Point at the Mix and Match Tournament this year.
- Match Point is played in pairs. Only 1 point is played between 2 pairs. Winners moves on until the last pair wins. Awards for winners and runners-up.
- It will be held on April 29th around 2:00 pm on courts 1 & 2.
- Three categories: women, men, and mixed doubles. Don’t have a partner – no problem, one will be assigned.
- Cost is $5 per person per category charged to your CAM card. Each partner must sign up individually.
- Match Point is open to all players.
- Registration is available from April 1st through April 28th. On-line registration form can be found here: bit.ly/MatchPoint23. Flyer is also attached for your viewing.
- All money raised goes to promoting tennis in our community by offering high school tennis scholarships and supporting local charities such as Bluffton Self Help, Public Tennis Inc., and Pledge the Pink Foundation.
Formation of New 55+ Mixed 7.0 Team
Pam Harms is looking to form a new 55+ Mixed 7.0 team for this summer. Pam is looking for 6-9 women and 6-9 men at the 3.5 level — strong 3.0’s will be considered. The season will run from May 20th – July 30th — and the day of play is Tuesday. The State Championship will be held in Lexington August 26-28. If interested, please contact Pam Harms at 612-232-3147/ pambharms@hotmail.com.
Summer 2023 SCTA Lottery Announcement:
The Summer SCTA Lottery is May 4, at 6pm, in Hidden Cypress. The deadline to request a link is Apr 20. The season runs May 22 to Aug 20. We hope to have registrations complete by the end of April, or soon after the Mix & Match tournament. But first, you need to request a link ASAP. Go to the web page and request a link to register for a social group or USTA Mixed team.
Or you can click here: Request a Summer 2023 SCTA Lottery Registration Link
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 |
SCTA News – March 27, 2023
SCTA Board Meeting 4/5 Agenda Link
THANK YOU TO CHRIS SCOTT AND RODNEY
WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE YELLOW DISCS ON COURTS 1, 2 AND 3?
MATCH POINT UPDATE FOR MIX AND MATCH
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- WTO is once again sponsoring Match Point at the Mix and Match Tournament this year.
- Match Point is a fun, fast and exciting tennis activity. It is played in pairs. Only 1 point is played between 2 pairs. Winners move on until the last pair wins. Awards for winners and runners-up.
- It will be held on April 29th between the ending of the noon matches and beginning of the 2pm matches – around 1:30pm on courts 1 & 2.
- Three categories are available to participate: women, men, and mixed doubles. Don’t have a partner – no problem, one will be assigned.
- The cost is $5 per person per category charged to your CAM card. Each partner must sign up individually.
- You do not need to be playing in the Mix and Match Tournament to participate in Match Point.
- Registration is available from April 1st through April 28. An online registration form can be found here: bit.ly/MatchPoint23. A flyer is also attached for your viewing.
- All money raised goes to promoting tennis in our community by offering high school tennis scholarships and supporting local charities such as Bluffton Self Help, Public Tennis Inc., and Pledge the Pink Foundation.
UPDATE ON SCTA NEW MEMBERS GET TOGETHER
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 |
SCTA News – March 27, 2023
New SCTA Member Get Together
Date: Wednesday, May 3, 2023 Time: 4:30 – 6:00 pm Where: Edisto River Room, Pinckney Hall
Your Ambassadors and Board Members cordially invite you to a special SCTA New Members Get Together, prior to our Annual Meeting. We have reserved the Edisto River Room at Pinckney Hall where you can meet your Ambassadors and Board members for an hour before the general meeting begins. Light refreshments will be served.
Please RSVP Director of Ambassadors, Deb Campbell at ddcampbell72@yahoo.com by April 1.
SCTA TRIVIA NIGHT Presented by the WTO
IT’S TRIVIA TIME! Join the WTO for a fun time at Trivia Night on Friday, March 31, 2023, at the Pavilion. Doors open at 4:30. If you have any questions regarding your registration, contact Joyce McGaughan at jimmcgoo@gmail.com. Bring a sign with your team’s name and decorations for your table. This is a BYOB event.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING CASH OR CHECK AS PAYMENT IS EXPECTED AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT.
Here is a partial listing of some of the Silent Auction items.
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- Burnt Church Distillery ($500 Value) – Tour, taste, & enjoy appetizers with friends( 8 people)
- Olive the Above tasting ($250 Value) – The taste best in flavored oils and vinegars (10-20 people)
- HydraFacial from Lux Medical Spa ($200 Value) – Improve your overall skin care.
- Tennis and Golf Lessons
- Dinner and Sun City Theater tickets
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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 |
SCTA News – March 20, 2023
In Sympathy
Needed!! Men for USTA Team
SCTA Triva Night Presented by the WTO
If you are on a team, the team leader should contact Joyce McGaughan at jimmcgoo@gmail.com with names of people on the team. Please pick out a team name. Bring a sign with your team name and decorations for your table.
Some of the fabulous Silent Auction items donated from local companies are attached. Please remember to bring cash or check as payment is expected at the time of the event.
Mix and Match Update
Court Monitors – Court monitors are ambassadors of goodwill who help matches start on time and move along, help resolve disputes, make sure no-ad scoring and tiebreaks are accurate, and verify the final scores. Monitors receive shirts and hats and tokens for grill food. There will be a one-hour training session prior to the start of match play. Their name badges allow them access to all snacks and beverages. If you are interested in serving as a court monitor, please contact Dudley Kay or Chris Scott.
Monday Team Party and Photos – The April 24th party has been moved up to a 5:00 PM start time in order to accommodate those who are attending the 6:30 dance in Pinckney Hall.
Large Plastic Bins – Do you have any large plastic bins that we can borrow? Bins are used to transport and store the food and beverages when they are put away overnight in the Logo Building. Contact Dudley Kay if you have bins to loan, and be sure your name is on them.
Dudley Kay – Tournament Director 919-414-3861
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR PUBLIC TENNIS
A very simple application for prospective volunteers is provided here: https://form.jotform.
com/230715709112045 If the link does not work, please contact Wayne Lilley directly.
Wayne Lilley, President, Public Tennis Inc., publictennis.org, 978-571-1475
PO Box 6381, Hilton Head Island, SC 29938
USTA CTA and NJTL
Revised SCTA Policy and Procedures Manual, 2023
Attached please find the following documents for your review.
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- A document titled “P&P Major Changes” providing an overview of the revision process as well as a table listing major changes between the 2021 version of the P & P and the new one. Please print this out as a reference when you review the new manual.
Please note that the Board has set aside the time in Open Discussion at the April 5 Board Meeting to hear members’ comments on the revision; and - the 2023 revision of the Policy and Procedures Manual itself.
- A document titled “P&P Major Changes” providing an overview of the revision process as well as a table listing major changes between the 2021 version of the P & P and the new one. Please print this out as a reference when you review the new manual.
Summer Men’s Combo Tennis League
✦Contact: PJ Mahoney the league coordinator at 804-502-6579 or tennispjm@gmail.com with any questions.
New & Updated Documents:
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 |
SCTA News – March 13, 2023
Court Maintenance Scheduled for Court 1
SCTA Trivia Night Presented by the WTO
Summer Men’s Combo Tennis League
✦Contact: PJ Mahoney the league coordinator at 804-502-6579 or tennispjm@gmail.com with any questions.
Mix & Match URGENT Requests
New & Updated Documents:
Story on the Great Recycling Work Done By Chris and Linda Scott
Chris Scott, former SCTA president has been nationally recognized for his efforts at recycling tennis balls. This link is a story done by Sun City TV which details the tremendous work by Chris and his wife, Linda. The story starts at 11:45 into the YouTube video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9XlSeyGLbU&t=699s
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 |
SCTA News – March 6, 2023
Story on the Great Recycling Work Done By Chris and Linda Scott
Chris Scott, former SCTA president has been nationally recognized for his efforts at recycling tennis balls. This link is a story done by Sun City TV which details the tremendous work by Chris and his wife, Linda. The story starts at 11:45 into the YouTube video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9XlSeyGLbU&t=699s
Service for Bill McDougall
A service will be held for Bill McDougall this coming Thursday, March 9th, at Church of the Palms on Route 170 at 2 PM.
Court Maintenance Scheduled for Court 1
Court 1 will not be available Thu, Mar 16 through Sun, Mar 19 for maintenance. Check Chelsea for court changes. Emails will also be sent to all players that are affected by this issue.
SCTA Trivia Night Presented by the WTO
Teams are forming now for a fun evening of trivia with your friends and family.
If you haven’t formed a team, there is still space available. There is a $25 registration fee charged to your CAM which includes a boxed dinner & beverage. BYOB. Click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckPCDEFumU2_qgL7TA6Ltei-w2eJR8mfFl9QncXGNhqTeVEg/viewform or go to qcd.mhd.mybluehost.me
If you are on a team the team leader should contact Joyce McGaughan at jimmcgoo@gmail.com.
Volunteers Needed for Mix and Match
CALLING ALL GRILLERS: With the expansion of Mix and Match the grilling team needs a bunch of volunteers to help accommodate all the player’s needs. Please contact Cindy Good @ cindyhgood@gmail.com if you can lend your expertise. The more hands we have the shorter the shifts will be. Thank you in advance for your support!!!!
Interested in Fielding a 65+/75+ USTA Team?
If you want to field a USTA team @ 65+/75+ (April to June), you need to request a link to a registration form by going to www.qcd.mhd.mybluehost.me, under Leagues/Schedules/Forms,
Sign-up Forms, and clicking the 1st link. The deadline for asking for a link to register is Mar 22.
Your roster must include at least 6 people by Apr 2. The league may start as early as Apr 10.
You can see teams registered to date on the web page, under
Leagues/Schedules/Forms, Lottery Guidelines and Seasonal Leagues, page 3
If you are on a team the team leader should contact Joyce McGaughan at jimmcgoo@gmail.com with names of people on the team
St. Paddy’s Night Tennis and Party
Shake Your Shamrock is coming up so get your green ready! For those of you that registered, we will see you next Saturday the 11th for the Round Robin and the Party in the Pavilion! —
Happy Hiking!
Diane Dowling dianedowling27@gmail.com 423-488-8574
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 |
SCTA News – February 6, 2023
SCTA News – February 13, 2023
Food For Love Results
Thank you thank you!! Our Food For Love
Drive was a huge success.
You donated over $100 more than last year, $2560 for year 9.
The Bluffton Self Help Van was loaded with lots of food. We exceeded last year’s Food collection also.
JoEllen Bitner
3.5 Tennis Clinics, Ball Machine Orientation and Ratings Clinic for the Week of February 13, 2023
To register for this event click on the link below or you can find it on the SCTA website, qcd.mhd.mybluehost.me.
If you are on a team the team leader should contact Joyce McGaughan at jimmcgoo@gmail.com with names of people on the team. Any questions contact one of the following: Jill Mosse: tenisjm@aol.com, Ellen Demeritt: ellendemeritt@gmail.com
SCTA Sports Trivia Night Presented by the WTO
LET YOUR COMPETITIVE SPIRIT SHINE!
By popular request we will also have general trivia along with sports related trivia. Join us for a fun night on March 31, 2023, from 4:30-7:30 at the Pavillon. Gather your friends and family together to form a team of 4-6 people. Each team should pick a name & create a name tag for your table. There is a $25 registration fee/person that is charged to your CAM. This includes a boxed dinner and beverage.
This event is BYOB.
Money raised will go toward the WTO Tennis Scholarship for local students and support Public Tennis, Inc.
There will also be a Silent Auction.
All purchases at the Silent Auction will be by cash or check only at the event. Did you guess how many Wimbledon Championship Roger Federer has won? Roger has won 8 Wimbledons, 6 Australian, 5 US Opens, & 1 French.
Here’s another question. What golf event takes place in Augusta, GA?
To register for this event click on the link below or you can find it on the SCTA website, qcd.mhd.mybluehost.me.
If you are on a team the team leader should contact oyce McGaughan at jimmcgoo@
Any questions contact one of the following:Jill Mosse tenisjm@aol.comEllen Demeritt ellendemeritt@
WTO Seeking Help With Computer Layout Software
Do you have page layout software and experience? The WTO is seeking a volunteer to create a simple program with company ads for Sports Trivia Night. If you fit the bill, or know somebody who does, please contact Barbara Fluharty bafluharty@gmail.com
Save the date reminder: SCTA St. Paddy’s Day Social
To View SCTA Jan. Minutes & Dec. Treasure’s Report Click Here
SCTA Sports Trivia Night
LET YOUR COMPETITIVE SPIRIT SHINE!
Join us for a fun night of sports related trivia on March 31, 2023, from 4:30-7:30 at the Pavilion. Gather your friends and family together to form a team of 4-6 people. Each team should pick a name & create a name tag for your table.
There is a $25 registration fee/person that is charged to your CAM. This includes a boxed dinner and beverage. This event is BYOB.
Money raised will go toward the WTO Tennis Scholarship for local students and support Public Tennis, Inc. There will also be a Silent Auction. All purchases at the Silent Auction will be by cash or check only at the event.
Did you guess how many Wimbledon Championship Roger Federer has won? Roger has won 8 Wimbledons, 6 Australian, 5 US Opens, & 1 French. Here’s another question. What golf event takes place in Augusta, GA?
To register for this event click on the link below or you can find it on the SCTA website, qcd.mhd.mybluehost.me.
If you are on a team the team leader should contact Joyce McGaughan at jimmcgoo@gmail.com with names of people on the team. Any questions contact one of the following: Jill Mosse: tenisjm@aol.com, Ellen Demeritt: ellendemeritt@gmail.com
SCTA 9th Annual Food For Love Drive
We will have a drop off box for non perishable food at the Logo building starting Wednesday February 1st thru morning of February 9th. The Bluffton Self Help Van will be at our tennis parking lot near court 5 on Wednesday February 9th from 10am to noon, to collect goods also. You can bring items and monetary donations that morning and Fill the Van!!
There will be an envelope at the Logo building to drop off cash and checks, which are also greatly appreciated so they can purchase fresh fruit, veggies, milk, eggs and meat.
The flyer attached lists some of the most needed items, but anything donated is appreciated.
Any questions, please contact JoEllen Bitner, email jobit@aol.com or 301-788-6894
Mix and Match
Mix & Match 2023 has expanded the field to 184 players: 23 per team. There is presently room for two more men who are Club or USTA rated at 2.5 or 3.0. In every other bracket we are seeking Subs who would specify the days they can play, particularly 3.5 women and one 4.0 woman for Sunday. Success with sponsors means everybody will be clothed, fed, and showered with goodies and love. It’s all up to the weather now!
SCTA News – January 30, 2023
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1
BAYSIDE ROOM, LAKEHOUSE
The agenda for the meeting is attached for your review.
Ball Machine Information
Attention Ball Machine Users: The ball mower that is used on court 4 to pick up tennis balls can only be used outside the court lines. Never use the ball mower on the playing surface. Thank you!
Pam
Logo Building Staff
Front Desk Monitor
843-705-4034
SCTA 9th Annual Food For Love Drive
It’s our SCTA 9th annual Food for Love Drive to benefit Bluffton Self Help sponsored by the Women’s tennis org.
We will have a drop off box for non perishable food at the Logo building starting Wednesday February 1st thru morning of February 9th. The Bluffton Self Help Van will be at our tennis parking lot near court 5 on Wednesday February 9th from 10am to noon, to collect goods also. You can bring items and monetary donations that morning and Fill the Van!!
There will be an envelope at the Logo building to drop off cash and checks, which are also greatly appreciated so they can purchase fresh fruit, veggies, milk, eggs and meat.
The flyer attached lists some of the most needed items, but anything donated is appreciated.
Any questions, please contact JoEllen Bitner, email jobit@aol.com or 301-788-6894.
USTA 65+/75+ Leagues
USTA 65+ / 75+ leagues will begin approx Apr 15 and run thru June.
If you intend to captain a team, be sure to request an SCTA registration
from our web page, under Leagues/Schedules/Forms, Sign-Up Forms.
As usual, you will register with USTA later, probably around the end of March.
See pg 3 of Leagues/Schedules/Forms, Lottery Guidelines & Seasonal Leagues.
SCTA Trivia Night Presented by WTO
Think you are good at Sports Trivia? Okay, how many Wimbledon Championships has Roger Federer won? If you want to be challenged and think you can beat other teams, join us for a fun night of sports trivia on March 31, 2023, from 4:30-7:30 at the Pavilion.
Gather your friends and family together to form a team of 4-6 people. There is a $25 registration fee/person that is charged to your CAM. This includes a boxed dinner and beverage. This event is BYOB.
Money raised will go toward the WTO Tennis Scholarship for local students and support Public Tennis, Inc. There will also be a Silent Auction. All purchases at the Silent Auction must be paid by cash or check at the event only.
To register for this event, click on the link below or you can find it on the SCTA website, qcd.mhd.mybluehost.me.
SCTA Sports Trivia Night Presented by the WTO
If you are on a team, the team leader should contact Joyce McGaughan at jimmcgoo@gmail.com with names of people on the team.
If you have any questions, contact one of the following: Jill Mosse at tenisjm@aol.com or Ellen Demeritt at ellendemeritt@gmail.com
Top Dressing Schedule for Week of January 30th
The Week of January 30th will be courts 11-12 and 5-6 and we’re done. If you believe the above top dressing schedule will affect your match, please refer to the SCTA Website and Chelsea. The forecast for rain on Sunday is 100% and 70% on Monday which, if rain occurs, will alter the above schedule.Top dressing our courts is important to keep them in top playing condition.
Gary Green and Steve Sandike
SCTA News – January 23, 2023
Sports Trivia Night Presented by the WTO.
Think you are good at Sport Trivia for example: How many Wimbledon
Championships has Roger Federer won?
Come join us for a fun night of sports trivia on March 31, 2023, from 4:30-7:30 at the Pavillion. Money raised will go toward the WTO Tennis
Scholarship for local students and support Public Tennis, Inc.
Gather your friends and family together to form a team of 4-6 people. There is a $25 registration fee which includes a boxed dinner and beverage. This event is BYOB.
There will also be a Silent Auction. Purchases will be by cash or check only at the event.
Registration form can be found in the attached flyer in this eblast or you can find it on the SCTA website.
If you are on a team, please email the team leader’s name to Joyce McGaughan at jimmcgoo@gmail.com.
Any questions contact one of the following:
Jill Mosse tenisjm@aol.com
Ellen Demeritt ellendemeritt@gmail.com
Late Spring USTA 65+ and 75+
To ensure we have a record of anyone interested in late spring 2023 USTA @ 65+/75+ ,
please indicate your intention to captain a team using the link below. The day of play is
indicated in the form. Season will run approx Apr 16 to Jun 30. States will be October.
Captaining a USTA team 65+/75+, late spring, 2023
Steve Sandike
Top Dressing Schedule
For the week of Jan 23rd, I’ll schedule 13-14 and 15-16.
The following week (Jan 30th) will be 11-12 and 5-6 and we’re done.
If you believe the above top dressing schedule will affect your match, please refer to the SCTA Website and Chelsea. The forecast is for rain Sunday and Monday which, if occurs, will alter the above schedule.
Top dressing our courts is important to keep them in top playing condition
Gary Green and Steve Sandike
Mix & Match is seeking to expand the field of players!
We can take the tournament from a 160 capacity to 192. In particular, women at the 3.5 level and 4.0 level are needed to balance the team rosters. On the Men’s side, 2.5 men as well as 3.0- men are invited on board to help make more Mixed matches with the 2.5 women, as well as their men’s matches. Registration is still open so Click the HERE
SCTA Executive Session, January 16, 2023
To Read These Minutes Click here
SCTA Rookie Tennis League Spring 2023
Are you new to Tennis or just getting back to it after years away?
The SCTA Rookie Tennis League is perfect for you!
What a great way to meet new tennis friends!
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- This League is for beginner, novice, 2.0 and 2.5 players.
- This is a social league for men and women, with the emphasis on practicingdoubles in a fun, pressure free environment.
- You must be a member of the Sun City Tennis Association to participate.
- League will start February 12and end May 7, 2023 –
Sundays from 2-4PM
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- To sign up to play, call Donna Baumwell at 843-707-1946
or email ladyd918@aol.com by January 30, 2023.
For Couples Sharing an Email Address
SCTA uses the ISLC ListServer to send eblasts to membership. One of the limitations of the ListServer is that it allows only one instance of an email address, which means that eblasts are one per email address not one per member. So, if you and or your partner, spouse each want to receive the Weekly EBlast, each of you will need to supply Michael Sacks (msacks3@gmail.com) with a separate email address. Thank you.
SCTA News – January 16, 2023
TOP DRESSING
MIX N MATCH UPDATE
Mix & Match is seeking to expand the field of players! We can take the tournament from a 160 capacity to 192. In particular, women at the 3.5 level and 4.0 level are needed to balance the team rosters. On the Men’s side, 2.5 men as well as 3.0- men are invited on board to help make more Mixed matches with the 2.5 women, as well as their men’s matches. Registration is still open so
or ask Dudley Kay to send you the form by email dudlay69@gmail.com
SCTA Sports Trivia Night Presented by the WTO
Think you are good at Sport Trivia? How many Wimbledon Championships has Roger Federer won?
Come join us for a fun night of sports trivia on March 31, 2023, from 4:30-7:30 at the Pavillion. Money raised will go toward the WTO Tennis Scholarship for local students and support Public Tennis, Inc. Gather your friends and family together to form a team of 4-6 people. Registration for this event can be found in the attached flyer.
There will also be a Silent Auction. Purchases will be by cash or check only at the event
Rookie League 2023
If you are interested in joining Rookie League, please see the attached flyer for details. This league is a great way to get back into the game, meet new friends, or begin to hone your tennis skills.
To sign up to play, call Donna Baumwell at (843) 707-1946 or email ladyd918@aol.com by January 30, 2023.
SCTA News – January 11, 2023
BOARD DOCUMENTS
Attached are the minutes and Treasurer’s Report from the January 4, 2023, Board meeting. They can also be accessed on our external website at qcd.mhd.mybluehost.me and at the bulleting boards next to the Logo Building.
LOGO BUILDING NEWS
When you sign up for a tennis clinic, only sign up for the clinic with your current rating or below. This enables the pros to run the clinic for the maximum benefit of all participating. Clinics that do not indicate a level are designed to handle all levels of play, and you can sign up for those as you wish. Thank you.
Also, if you have misplaced a tennis racquet, please contact the Logo Building and describe it to us to claim it.
MIX N MATCH UPDATE
Registrations for the April 27-30 Mix & Match Social Tournament were fast and furious in the first week of sign-ups. Of the 160 available team roster spots, only 8 vacancies remain. The 3.0 women lead the way with 46 registrations for 40 slots, meaning there is already a Waitlist and Sub pool. Registration will remain open for all levels due to the inevitable withdrawals for injury, travel, schedule conflicts and emergencies.
Please note that per SCTA rules state that tournament players must have a Club or USTA ranking unless you are a longstanding member with a “grandfathered” self rating. There is plenty of time to obtain a Club rating before the tournament.
Here is the current distribution of registered players. Please feel free to sign up for the Waitlist and Subs
Sign up if you missed the initial sign-up week because many on the Waitlist will get their confirmation of a roster slot as players withdraw.
or copy and paste this address into your web browser
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdse04PlFJo_2w9B9BpjexhLyVMT5LQs4saAjWl6dPg9-Ez9Q/viewform
For any questions, contact Tournament Director Dudley Kay 919-414-3861. He can send you the registration form by email per your request.
WTO SPORTS TRIVIA NIGHT
SAVE THE DATE – CALLING ALL TENNIS PLAYERS & FRIENDS
The WTO will be holding a Sports Trivia Night at the Pavillion on March 31, 2023 from 4:30-7:30. Money raised will go to local high school tennis scholarships and Public Tennis, Inc. Each team will consist of 4-6 people. Start planning your teams now. Come join in the fun. More information to follow.
SCTA News – January 9, 2023
Coman Tie Breaker
Tennis Court Top Dressing Schedule
Courts 1-2 on Jan 9-10
Courts 3-4 on Jan 11-12
Courts 7-8 on Jan 16-17
Courts 9-10 on Jan 18-19
3.5 Women’s Intra Club
Attention all 3.5 women who play intra club or want to play intra club. The new spring session starts: Monday 1/16 Noon-2 on courts 7-12. The mission of any SCTA Intra club is to have a competitive, structured and fun league of like-rated members. There is a rating policy in place to ensure compliance with the mission of Intra Club. If you have not yet signed up, and would like to join us, email Debra Murray (dfm931953@gmail.com). Current plans are to continue the structured round robin.
We would also like to thank Joyce McGaughan for running the summer program!
Thank you, Debra Murray and Kathy Renshaw
Rookie League Update
Roberts Rules of Order
The Sun City Tennis Association (SCTA) Bylaws require the use of Robert’s Rules of Order (Robert’s Rules). At the Board’s first meeting of 2023 Robert’s Rules, (a simplified version) was utilized.
The business of the Board through the various reports and motions was completed in 26 minutes. The next 28 minutes was utilized listening to the requests and topics proffered by Members.
Robert’s Rules is the most complete set of universally accepted guidelines/rules of parliamentary procedure. Robert’s Rules is widely used by commercial entities and non-profits, such as our tennis club, which will be using Robert’s Rules moving forward.
For those interested in its origin and the genesis of Robert’s Rules, please find the below Wikipedia link.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Court Reservations Changes and Cancellations Procedures
Mix N Match Tournament
SCTA News – January 2, 2023
Board Meeting
BEFORE GOING TO THE COURTS, PLEASE CHECK CHELSEA NOTIFICATION!!!
Top Dressing
To continue improving court surfaces, top dressing will begin Monday, January 9. Courts 1 and 2 will be “dressed” on Monday/Tuesday, January 9-10. Courts 3 and 4 will be done on Wednesday/Thursday, January 11-12. Courts 5 and 6 will be the last two courts receiving top dressing. PLEASE NOTE: BALL MACHINE IS NOT AVAILABLE ON JANUARY 11-12. Additional updates will be included in future Eblasts and all dates are at the mercy of our weather.
Chelsea Update
LOTTERY MEETING
Rookie League
The Spring 2023 Rookie League will meet Sundays from 2-4PM (note the time change!). Please see attached sheet for details. Contact Donna Baumwell atLadyd918@aol.comor 843-707-1946 no later than December 31, 2022.