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SCTA News – October 6, 2024

The SCTA Board Positions

The nominating committee has presented the list of members running for various positions thus far:

- - - - Vice President: Bob Durst
      - Treasurer: John Bell
      - Director at Large- Ambassadors: Rich Koncicki
      - Director at Large- Ambassadors: Fiona Harwood
      - Director at Large- Events: None
      - The bios are attached as a single pdf.

There is still an 8 day window in which any member who wishes to run for the Board but did not submit a bio to the Nominating Committee has the opportunity to submit to the President a bio and a petition with 25 member signatures. Any member who does this will be included in the candidate slate along with the 4 people listed above.

Cindy Good has stepped up to fill the Interim Vice President position through the end of this year. She was unanimously elected by the Board. We thank her for serving the SCTA in this capacity.

Michael Sacks will retain his Director of Membership position.

Annual Club Championship

Yes, it’s that time of year again. The cheers from the crowds. The action on the courts. The cheerleader’s pom poms gyrating. The bands playing. The victory champagne popping. Maybe I’m remembering high school football.

The Club Championship will be played from Monday November 11^th thru Sunday November 17^th.

- - - - Registration has begun and closes November 1^st. – Brett Robertson
      - See the PDF below for info and to register.
      - Sign Up for SCTA Tournament

Registration closes November 1^st. – Brett Robertson

Get Ready for SCTA Sports Gear

The Women’s Tennis Organization will be selling Sun City Tennis Association sports gear starting October 28^th through November 17th. A variety of men’s and women’s attire will include short and long-sleeved tops/shirts for both warm and cool weather. Hats and visors will also be available for purchase. Ordering will be online or in-person starting in the next couple of weeks.

TENNIS IN THE PINK – Hosted by WTO

What a tremendous event. A fantastic job was done by all who put on and who participated in this important and successful day. Congratulations to everyone involved.

The event occurred the day after a hurricane passed nearby leaving the courts and facilities in very poor condition. Thanks to Chris Scott and a large number of SCTA members for hours of work making this event possible. Please see their names below.

Angela Bossu Wolfe abossuwolfe@gmail.com 513-291-0388

Great Thanks To Our Volunteers

The next muster for the Bucket Brigade is Sunday, November 10 at 6:30. We’ll clean nets, sweep courts, attach any loose windscreens, wipe down chairs and seats, and eat doughnuts! Let’s make the courts shine for the Club Championships! I’ll send out emails as we get closer, and keep a weather eye for a possible rain reschedule. If you would like to be part of this elite group, please email me at michaelryan0813@gmail.com.

The tennis racket collection for Public Tennis was a grand success. Thanks so much- JoEllen

Grand Slam Tennis Dinner Dance

The event is sold out. Any last minute sales must contact Carolyn right away.

Tickets are $40 pp, payable by check (to SCTA), cash or cam card. Questions?? Contact Carolyn Walton at crlynwalton@yahoo.com.

SCTA Board Meeting

The next board meeting is Wednesday October 9 at 6:00 pm in the Edisto room at Pinckney Hall.

Please see the attached agenda below.

Tyler’s Tennis Trivia

Who was the first tennis player to win 1,000 singles matches in the Open Era?

The first correct response to tylertollstrup@aol.com has the opportunity to receive the first cans ever of Tyler’s Famous Balls (patent pending) Pumpkin Spice Seasonal Edition. I know, I know, you’ve heard the rumors. You have most likely thought it’s not possible. Wondered if Tyler’s Famous Balls could even be improved upon. But they have arrived from our hidden warehouse in Milan, Italy, with only the finest imported Italian Pumpkin Spice Scent (Patent Pending).

2 cans. To be opened only at an outside court or very large room. Caution people! This spicy blend has been known to cause players to break out into fluent Italian, drive recklessly on autostradas, and order multiple pizzas.

Charity Tournament for Public Tennis

Here’s an opportunity to play together with your friends and teammates in a zero-pressure, pure fun tournament and to benefit Public Tennis programs in the process!

Get Ready for the Turkey Team Takedown

Gobble up your friends for a fun weekend of co-ed team tennis November 15-17th at Spring Lake Racquet Club! Teams are by level (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 and open) and will be comprised of at least 3 men and 3 women. Maximum number of players per team is 10. Each round will consist of women’s doubles, men’s doubles and a mixed court. The team that wins the most games wins the round. The play format is an 8 game pro-set with substitutions at any time. It’s a flocking good time!

And that’s not all! Saturday evening, November 16th is the player party that includes dinner, a drink ticket for the Lowcountry Tap Truck and live entertainment. Football fans need not worry, we will have a game on the big screen as well!

For more information and to sign-up, take a look here: https://publictennis.org/turkey-team-takedown/

If you have any questions about how to form a team, how to register (individually or with teammates), or anything else, please contact Laura Bracken at laurahbracken@hotmail.com.

Thank you, – Wayne Lilley, Executive Director, Public Tennis Inc., publictennis.org, 978-571-1475

PO Box 6381, Hilton Head Island, SC 29938

USTA CTA and NJTL

Special Olympics Children’s Coaches Needed

Public Tennis is getting ready to launch their fall Special Olympics Tennis program at the schools. As it turns out, Special Ed class sizes are growing and two of their programs which are near to Sun City need more volunteer coaches!The first is the program for McCracken Middle School children on Mondays from 10-11AM at the Bluffton High School courts.
The second is the program at Hardeeville School on Fridays from 1-2PM.
Both programs are 6 weekly sessions, starting in the coming week. (We’ll have to hurry a little and new coaches might miss the first week because online registration and background check takes a few days).No particular experience is needed, they can train on-the-job, and coaches are welcome to work as little or much as their schedules allow.
New coaches can sign up with Wayne Lilley at email: wayne@publictennis.org

Are You New-to-Tennis?

If you are new to tennis, or just getting back to tennis, the SCTA has a New-to-Tennis League. It offers players unrated or rated up to 2.5 a round robin group meeting every Tuesday on courts 13-15 at 2 pm year-round. No sign up involved. This group is available for men and women. If you have any questions, please contact the group coordinator, Linda Borovich at codachance80@gmail.com for more information.

Men’s 3.0 Intraclub

If you are new to Sun City or a newly rated men’s 3.0 player we have room for you and would welcome you as a sub for the Men’s 3.0 Intraclub League which plays on Thursdays at noon. You may contact Bob Durst (bobdurst2030@gmail.com) or Bob Owen (bbkowen@aol.com) for more information or to be put on the sub list.

Amazing Tennis Stars Right Here in Sun City

Sun City is home to some of the very best tennis players in the country. Our own Bunny Jackson recently reached the finals of the world 65 and over doubles championships in Mallorca, Spain. Bunny is one of the top players in the US in her age group. Keeping in the family tradition Stewart Jackson is also a tremendous player and one of the top 65 players in the nation. The highest honor in US tennis is to win a gold ball, which is earned after winning a US championship in your age group. Together Bunny and Stewart have won 6 US championships in the husband-and-wife doubles category and have also won 3 US championships in the mixed doubles division. In fact, Bunny and Stewart have never been defeated in husband-and-wife doubles at any of the US championship events.

Another anonymous Sun City member recently won the doubles title at the National 70 and over Clay court championships. Sun City truly has great tennis players at every level – David Gaetz reporting

Searching For Life’s Meaning Off The Court

The Mind is a horrible Master, but it’s a powerful Servant.

Thanks for submitting your contributions to the blissful well being of your fellow tennis members. Please forward your favorites to tylertollstrup@aol.com.

Thank you members for making this not only a great place to play tennis, but also to live and thrive.

In Closing

Thank you members for making this not only a great place to place tennis, but also to live and thrive.

SCTA News – September 29, 2024

The SCTA Board Positions

Chuck Hirsch has resigned as President and has moved away for wonderful family reasons. We thank him for his service.

The board unanimously elected Tyler Tollstrup as the Interim President through the end of 2024. He will be on the ballot for the 2025 President.

The board unanimously elected Michael Sacks as the Interim Vice President through the end of 2024. He will retain his position as Director of Membership during this time.

The nominating committee has presented the list of members running for various positions thus far:

- - - Vice President: Bob Durst
    - Treasurer: John Bell
    - Director at Large- Ambassadors: Rich Koncicki
    - Director at Large- Ambassadors: Fiona Harwood
    - Director at Large- Events: None

The bios are attached as a single pdf.

Starting today we enter a 15 day window in which any member who wishes to run for the Board but did not submit a bio to the Nominating Committee has the opportunity to submit to the President a bio and a petition with 25 member signatures. Any member who does this will be included in the candidate slate along with the 4 people listed above.

Annual Club Championship

The Club Championship will be played from Monday November 11^th thru Sunday November 17^th.

Registration has begun and closes November 1^st. – Brett Robertson

See the PDF below for info and to register.

Registration closes November 1^st. – Brett Robertson

TENNIS IN THE PINK – Hosted by WTO

What a tremendous event. A fantastic job was done by all who put on and who participated in this important and successful day. Congratulations to everyone involved.

Angela Bossu Wolfe abossuwolfe@gmail.com 513-291-0388

Great Thanks To Our Volunteers

Thank you Chris Scott, Gary Roy, Cindy Good, Angela Bossu Wolfe and husband, Deb and John Campbell, Deb Kniewel, Ann Clement, Steve Sandike, Diane Clary, Jill Mosse, and Dolores Weisser. This is the crew that spent hours cleaning up after the hurricane. Their hard work permitted Tennis in the Pink to take place, and for the rest of us to enjoy our wonderful tennis club.

When you see them please thank them.

The Bucket Brigade continues to work on the south facilities. Sidewalks, rocks and drainage have all been improved around courts 6,7 and 8. Great work guys.

Grand Slam Tennis Dinner Dance

The event is sold out. Any last minute sales must contact Carolyn right away.

Tickets are $40 pp, payable by check (to SCTA), cash or cam card. Questions?? Contact Carolyn Walton at crlynwalton@yahoo.com.

SCTA Board Meeting

The next board meeting is Wednesday October 9 at 6:00 pm in the Edisto room at Pinckney Hall.

Please see the attached agenda below.

Racket Donations

I’ll be collecting tennis racquets you are able to donate thru Friday 10/5 for Public Tennis. Please drop off the rackets at the logo building.

Racquets will be cleaned, regripped and restrung if needed and given to special Olympic students that may not have a racquet of their own.

Thank you- JoEllen Bitner.

Charity Tournament for Public Tennis

Here’s an opportunity to play together with your friends and teammates in a zero-pressure, pure fun tournament and to benefit Public Tennis programs in the process!

Get Ready for the Turkey Team Takedown

For more information and to sign-up, take a look here: https://publictennis.org/turkey-team-takedown/

If you have any questions about how to form a team, how to register (individually or with teammates), or anything else, please contact Laura Bracken at laurahbracken@hotmail.com.

Thank you, – Wayne Lilley, Executive Director, Public Tennis Inc., publictennis.org, 978-571-1475

PO Box 6381, Hilton Head Island, SC 29938

USTA CTA and NJTL

Special Olympics Children’s Coaches Needed

A Member Passed Away

Mr. Julian Shedlovsky requested we announce the death of his wife, June Taylor. She passed away Monday, Sept. 23. They moved to SCHH in 2005. She was a long-time member of the tennis association and played USTA Women’s 3.0 and mixed doubles and had so much fun playing with her friends.

The family will have a private memorial service, however something may be planned at a later date for her tennis family. Anyone wishing to make a donation to the American Heart Association would be appreciated.

In Closing

Thank you members for making this not only a great place to place tennis, but also to live and thrive.

SCTA News – September 21, 2024

THE SCTA NEEDS YOU!

The nominations for next year’s board positions are due October 1st. Currently we have people who have volunteered to be on the ballot for all of the open positions – except one. The position that we still need someone to step forward with is Director of Events. This position is Director at Large, but also in charge of spearheading the different events throughout the year. This doesn’t mean that you have to be the person putting every event together, but that you either put together the event (with help), or seek volunteers to do specific events under your guidance. We also have a few people who have said they will help the events so it’s not too big of a responsibility to handle. So, if you would like to give back to the tennis club that we all love so much, please get ahold of Debbie Ward, the Nominating Committee chairperson by October 1st. Also, members may run for:

- - - - Vice President
      - Treasurer
      - Director at Large: Ambassadors
      - Director at Large: Events

If you have any questions you may contact anyone on the nominating committee:

Debbie Ward, Mark Vosburgh, Becky Nesta, Milt Neuman, Joanne Patterson, Paul Wright.

Short bios should be sent to Debbie Ward (dkgward@aol.com)

Club Championship

The Club Championship will be played from Monday November 11^th thru Sunday November 17^th. Play will begin each day at 12 pm. There will be matches played until 4 pm or later as necessary.

- - - - Men’s and Women’s play will be on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with the semis on Saturday and the finals on Sunday.
      - Mixed play will be on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, with the Semis on Saturday and the Finals on Sunday.

Registration starts October 1^st and closes November 1^st. – Brett Robertson

Last Chance to register for TENNIS IN THE PINK – Hosted by WTO

WTO is hosting Tennis in the Pink on September 28^th. Did you miss the registration deadline and you still want to attend? Contact Debbie Kniewel at dkniewel@gmail.com or 201-749-6464 and ask to be put on a sub list.

Can Not Attend but you would like to donate, please visit the WTO fundraising page on Pledge the Pink Foundation website and donate. WTO fundraising page can be found at https://donate.pledgethepink.com/?p=43280

Angela Bossu Wolfe abossuwolfe@gmail.com 513-291-0388

World Team Tennis

WTT plays at 5:30 until all matches are finished.

Great Thanks To Our Volunteers

Today the Bucket Brigade started and completed the following project.
1: Stadium seating area between courts 6 & 7. Removed all the rocks at the end of the seating area, hauled away 7 wheel barrels of har-tru , sifted rocks and replaced. This was done 1 year ago and that’s how much har-tru flows off the courts.
2: New trench around a section of court 7 for drainage
3: Removed build up of har-tru around perimeters for courts 6 & 7

Thanks to Chris Scott, Gary Roy, George Walton and crew.

Next muster for the Bucket Brigade is Sunday, November 10 at 6:30. We’ll clean nets, sweep courts, attach any loose windscreens, wipe down chairs and seats, and eat doughnuts! Let’s make the courts shine for the Club Championships!

I’ll send out emails as we get closer, and keep a weather eye for a possible rain reschedule. If you would like to be part of this elite group, please email me at michaelryan0813@gmail.com.

Grand Slam Tennis Dinner Dance

Get your dancing shoes on players! The party is Saturday evening, October 12th in the Pinckney Ballroom, starting at 5 pm.

Serving food from Australia, France, the USA and England. Live music from The Duane Damiani band. Casual attire. Bring your own drinks (both alcoholic and nonalcoholic)

Tickets will be on sale by court 1 next week, rather than this week.

Tickets are $40 pp, payable by check (to SCTA), cash or cam card. Questions?? Contact Carolyn Walton at crlynwalton@yahoo.com. Menu:

Green salad with choice of dressings

Australia: BBQ shrimp and Lamb Chops

USA: NY Hot Dogs with all the fixings and Cheesecake

France: Beef Stew with vegetables

England: Tea sandwiches and Strawberries and cream

SCTA Board Meeting

The next board meeting is Wednesday October 9 at 6:00 pm in the Edisto room at Pinckney Hall.

Arrive early to make sure to get a good seat as it is the 10th Annual SCTA Board Talent Show.

Searching For Life’s Meaning Off The Court

Is there meaning off the court?

Thanks for submitting your contributions to the blissful well being of your fellow tennis members. Please forward your favorites to tylertollstrup@aol.com.

SCTA News – September 18, 2024

A MESSAGE FROM YOUR INTERIM PRESIDENT

When I ran for this interim president position, I certainly had every intention of filling the position until the newly elected president takes over in January. However, sometimes life throws you an unexpected curveball. We have one son, who lives in Seattle with his wife. Early on, they told us they decided not to have children of their own. We were certainly disappointed but respected their decision and never pressured them otherwise. Blake is our only child, so we had settled in with the understanding that we would never be grandparents. Well, a couple of months ago, they let us know they have a baby boy on the way. To say we were excited is an understatement. After that news sunk in, Sue and I gave it lots of thought, and we decided we didn’t want to live 3000 miles from them. So, we have decided to move back to the midwest. That gets us close to Sue’s parents (which they are very happy about), and it puts us in a much easier location to get out to Seattle – either flying or driving. While we aren’t thrilled about moving again, or leaving Sun City again, family is trumping all of that. So, having said all that, I will be resigning as SCTA interim president on September 24th, and we will be heading out a few days after that. To all of you who have supported me and the SCTA, a huge thank you!

Take care and we’ll see ya around until the end of the month.

Chuck Hirsch

SCTA News – September 16, 2024

The SCTA NEEDS YOU!

The SCTA election is fast approaching. Please consider running for one of the following positions:

- - - Vice President
    - Treasurer
    - Director at Large: Ambassadors
    - Director at Large: Events

If you have any questions you may contact anyone on the nominating committee: Debbie Ward, Mark Vosburgh, Becky Nesta, Milt Neuman, Joanne Patterson, Paul Wright.

Short bios should be sent to Debbie Ward (dkgward@aol.com). Attached f ind the job descriptions for each position.

Club Championship

The Club Championship will be played from Monday November 11^th thru Sunday November 17^th. Play will begin each day at 12 pm. There will be matches played until 4 pm or later as necessary.

- - - - Men’s and Women’s play will be on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with the semis on Saturday and the finals on Sunday.
      - Mixed play will be on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, with the Semis on Saturday and the Finals on Sunday.

Registration starts October 1^st and closes November 1^st. – Brett Robertson

Last Chance to register for TENNIS IN THE PINK – Hosted by WTO

WTO is hosting Tennis in the Pink on September 28^th. Registration ends September 15^th. Click on the link to register: bit.ly/TennisInThePink24.

Ribbon of honor and racquet stenciling, minimum donation of $5, will take place at the south courts on the following dates: September 10^th, 12^th, 14^th from 11-2 and September 16^th, 18^th, and 20^th from 10-12:30. Also during this time, WTO will be selling Light for the Cure Lanterns for a minimum donation of $10. Please make all checks payable to Pledge the Pink Foundation.

Angela Bossu Wolfe abossuwolfe@gmail.com 513-291-0388

World Team Tennis

WTT plays at 5:30 until all matches are finished.

Great Thanks To Our Volunteers

The court #3 sidewalk project has been completed! Another great job from the Court Kings – Chris Scott, Gary Roy, Rick Biethman, and George Walton. A fine job guys!

The SCTA board and membership give their thanks, and folks from other facilities are envious. This is SCTA volunteerism at its best!

Save the Bucket Brigade Date!

I’ll send out emails as we get closer, and keep a weather eye for a possible rain reschedule. If you would like to be part of this elite group, please email me at michaelryan0813@gmail.com.

Men’s 3.0 USTA Tennis

The Men’s 3.0 USTA played in Pelham, AL this past weekend. Lots of rain and lots of good tennis! We didn’t take home the championship, but we played as a team and had a good time. Led ably by captains Mike McCombs and Mark McMurtry, the team members are Tom Bloxsom, Larry Byerly, John Harden, Chuck Hasenauer, Dave Kruger, Michael Ryan, Dave Streck, and Jerry Woods.

Please congratulate the players on a great season when you see them, and just wait until next year!

Grand Slam Tennis Dinner Dance

Get your dancing shoes on players! The party is Saturday evening, October 12th in the Pinckney Ballroom, starting at 5 pm.

Serving food from Australia, France, the USA and England. Live music from The Duane Damiani band. Casual attire. Bring your own drinks (both alcoholic and nonalcoholic)

Tickets will be on sale by court 1 next week, rather than this week.

Tickets are $40 pp, payable by check (to SCTA), cash or cam card. Questions?? Contact Carolyn Walton at crlynwalton@yahoo.com. Menu:

Green salad with choice of dressings

Australia: BBQ shrimp and Lamb Chops

USA: NY Hot Dogs with all the fixings and Cheesecake

France: Beef Stew with vegetables

England: Tea sandwiches and Strawberries and cream

The Bluffton Fire Dept. CPR/AED/CHOKING Class

This class will be provided again in January. Notice will be made when the Bluffton Fire Department finalizes the date. Watch for the announcement.

SCTA Board Meeting

The next board meeting is Wednesday October 9 at 6:00 pm in the Edisto room at Pinckney Hall.

Arrive early to make sure to get a good seat as it is the 10th Annual SCTA Board Talent Show. A new, and highly anticipated entry has been submitted by Mike Ryan. He is dusting off his Abraham Lincoln costume and will recite The Gettysburg Address. Be still my heart. But wait, there’s more, in the next Eblast, to be announced.

Searching For Life’s Meaning Off The Court

Remind yourself daily that there is no way to happiness, rather happiness is the way.

Thanks for submitting your contributions to the blissful well being of your fellow tennis members. Please forward your favorites to tylertollstrup@aol.com.

SCTA News – September 13, 2024

Sad News:

We are writing with the sad news that John Black has passed away. John was an avid tennis player as well as an expert hiker. He served on the SCTA Board for two years under Chris Scott in charge of Membership. John was the idea guy behind streamlining the membership renewal process and only using CAM cards for payment. His wife Debi is an active tennis player as well. Debi is a 3.0 SCTA member and has captained many teams.

We told John’s wife Debi that we would let you all know that there will be a service at Sauls Funeral Home, 90 Simmonsville Road, Bluffton this Sunday, September 15th, at 2:00pm.

John was a valuable member of My Hiking Friends since it started in January 2019. He was always there to support and guide us with his knowledge and experience in choosing and navigating trails. Many are familiar with seeing him walking miles around Sun City preparing for his hikes on the AT.

He loved being in the woods. On our hikes John would tell us that he preferred a slower paced walk in the woods because it is the best way to take in all the beauty on the trail.

His kind and gentle soul will be missed.

Rest in Peace Legionnaire.

SCTA News – September 9, 2024

The SCTA NEEDS YOU!

The SCTA election is fast approaching. Please consider running for one of the following positions:

- - - Vice President
    - Treasurer
    - Director at Large: Ambassadors
    - Director at Large: Events

If you have any questions you may contact anyone on the nominating committee: Debbie Ward, Mark Vosburgh, Becky Nesta, Milt Neuman, Joanne Patterson, Paul Wright.

Short bios should be sent to Debbie Ward (dkgward@aol.com). Attached f ind the job descriptions for each position.

Club Championship

The Club Championship will be played from Monday November 11^th thru Sunday November 17^th. Play will begin each day at 12 pm. There will be matches played until 4 pm or later as necessary.

- - - - Men’s and Women’s play will be on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with the semis on Saturday and the finals on Sunday.
      - Mixed play will be on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, with the Semis on Saturday and the Finals on Sunday.

Registration starts October 1^st and closes November 1^st. – Brett Robertson

Last Chance to register for TENNIS IN THE PINK – Hosted by WTO

WTO is hosting Tennis in the Pink on September 28^th. Registration ends September 15^th. Click on the link to register: bit.ly/TennisInThePink24.

Angela Bossu Wolfe abossuwolfe@gmail.com 513-291-0388

Tyler’s Tennis Trivia

Which tennis player was nicknamed the “Barcelona Bumblebee”?

Arantxa Sanchez Vicario. A very fast correct answer was sent by Ann Marsteller. I delivered two fresh never opened cans of Tyler’s Famous Balls (Patent Pending) the next day. She opened BOTH cans right away to play. I do not ever recommend using two cans at once. It’s just too much people!! So Ann, who is a 3.0, played out of her head. Three days later she went to get retested for rating, and snuck in with some Tyler’s Famous Balls. Yep. You guessed it. She is now a 4.0. Nope, these balls are not yet for sale. The patent is still pending.

Grand Slam Tennis Dinner Dance

Get your dancing shoes on players! The party is Saturday evening, October 12th in the Pinckney Ballroom.

Serving food from Australia, France, the USA and England. Live music from The Duane Damiani band. Casual attire. Bring your own drinks (both alcoholic and nonalcoholic)

Tickets go on sale, Monday, September 2nd from 8:30 am to 11:45 am next to court 1 (weather permitting)…..and before and after the SCTA Board Meeting on Wednesday, September 4th. Tickets are $40 pp, payable by check (to SCTA), cash or cam card. Questions?? Contact Carolyn Walton at crlynwalton@yahoo.com. Menu:

Green salad with choice of dressings

Australia: BBQ shrimp and Lamb Chops

USA: NY Hot Dogs with all the fixings and Cheesecake

France: Beef Stew with vegetables

England: Tea sandwiches and Strawberries and cream

The Bluffton Fire Dept. CPR/AED/CHOKING Class

This class will be provided again in January. Notice will be made when the Bluffton Fire Department finalizes the date. Watch for the announcement.

SCTA Board Meeting

The next board meeting is Wednesday October 9 at 6:00 pm in the Edisto room at Pinckney Hall.

Arrive early to make sure to get a good seat as it is the 10^th Annual SCTA Board Talent Show. So far we have Chuck performing “Oh When The Saints Go Marching in” on his accordion, Deb Campbell is tap dancing to Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean”, and I am playing Jimmy Hendrix’s Woodstock “Star Spangled Banner” on my air guitar. But wait, there’s more, in the next Eblast, to be announced.

Below find the minutes 9/24 and treasurer’s report (06, 07, 08/2024) from the last meeting.

Searching For Life’s Meaning Off The Court

“Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart”.

Thanks for submitting your contributions to the blissful well being of your fellow tennis members. Please forward your favorites to tylertollstrup@aol.com.

SCTA eBlast 9/1/2024

SCTA Board Meeting

The next board meeting is this Wednesday September 4 at 6:00 pm in the Edisto room at Pinckney Hall. Please see the agenda attached below.

THE SCTA NEEDS YOU!

The SCTA Board election is approaching fast. Please consider running for one of the following positions:

Vice President

Treasurer

Director at Large: Ambassadors

Director at Large: Events

If you have any questions you may contact anyone on the nominating committee:

Debbie Ward, Mark Vosburgh, Becky Nesta, Milt Neuman, Joanne Patterson, Paul Wright.

Short bios should be sent to Debbie Ward (dkgward@aol.com)

Attached below find the job descriptions for each position.

An Apology

The above post was altered in the last two Eblasts without permission. It was embellished with my awkward Southern Californian sense of humor. Both resulted in offending some members. My sincerest heartfelt apologies to them.

Club Championship

The Club Championship will be played from Monday November 11^th thru Sunday November 17^th. Play will begin each day at 12 pm. There will be matches played until 4 pm or later as necessary.

Men’s and Women’s play will be on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with the semis on Saturday and the finals on Sunday.

Mixed play will be on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, with the Semis on Saturday and the Finals on Sunday.

Registration starts October 1^st and closes November 1^st. – Brett Robertson

Get Ready for TENNIS IN THE PINK – Hosted by WTO

WTO to Honor Cindy Vanderberg

Please join us at Tennis in the Pink on September 28^th from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. All Suncity women are welcome to join in the morning of fun tennis activities on the south courts. These activities will be run by Gavin Cox and H.S. Memorial Scholarship winners followed by a tennis exhibition at 11:15am.

Event will end in the Pavilion with a luncheon honoring cancer survivors and presentation to 2024 Memorial Scholarship winners. Also, a special presentation to Cindy Vanderberg for her long-standing dedication to the advancement of women’s tennis will take place. All women (players/nonplayers) and men are welcome to attend our luncheon (rain or shine).

All money raised will go directly to Pledge the Pink Foundation.

Tyler’s Tennis Trivia

Which tennis player was nicknamed the “Barcelona Bumblebee”?

The first correct response to tylertollstrup@aol.com wins either an expired free timeshare presentation in beautiful downtown Bakersfield, California, or two fresh never opened cans of Tyler’s Famous Balls (patent pending).

Grand Slam Tennis Dinner Dance

Get your dancing shoes on players! The party is Saturday evening, October 12th in the Pinckney Ballroom.

Serving food from Australia, France, the USA and England. Live music from The Duane Damiani band. Casual attire. Bring your own drinks (both alcoholic and nonalcoholic)

Green salad with choice of dressings

Australia: BBQ shrimp and Lamb Chops

USA: NY Hot Dogs with all the fixings and Cheesecake

France: Beef Stew with vegetables

England: Tea sandwiches and Strawberries and cream

The Bluffton Fire Dept. CPR/AED/CHOKING Class

This class provided by the Bluffton Fire Department filled quickly. We are attempting to have another in a few months according to the fire department’s schedule. Watch for the announcement.

Logo Building

People are asking why the Logo Building is locked during the day. In the early stages of COVID and as it spread, employees were told to keep the Logo Building locked and service people through the window. The staff found this worked so well, their work space was redesigned during the recent renovation to enable them to service the clientele more efficiently through the windows. The only reason people need to go into the Logo Building is to be trained on the Chelsea system. Having the door locked and serving people from the windows allows the employee to give their attention to the person in front of them and prevents multiple lines from forming. Keeping the door locked also allows the staff person to be more focused on their work.

Men’s And Women’s Fall Rookie League

Are you new to Tennis or just getting back to it after years away? The SCTA Rookie Tennis League is perfect for you!

· 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 practicing doubles in a fun, pressure free environment.

· You must be a member of the Sun City Tennis Association to participate.

· League will start September 8, 2024 and end December 22, 2024. Sundays from 12-2 pm.

· To sign up to play, call Donna Baumwell at 843-707-46 or ladyd918@aol.com

IntraClub League for Fall 2024: Calling All 2.5 Women

If you are 2.5 club-rated, we’d love to have you play in our Intraclub League. We play friendly, fun, and mildly competitive matches every Monday at noon. The season runs from September 9 to the beginning of January.

Though there is a slight emphasis on having fun, we do take our tennis pretty seriously. We will strive to support one another in raising our game.

Please select this link and complete the form to register for the league.

Send me, Karen Eldred, an email at twofivesuncity@gmail.com if you have any questions. If you are not currently rated, please attend a rating clinic.

3.0 Men’s Intraclub Season Champs

This summer season the 3.0 Men’s Intraclub awarded a trophy to the champs. Big Al Kwiatkowski made and donated the trophy. It will be a traveling trophy which will be awarded to each championship team going forward.

This season’s winner was the White Team Captained by Ross Forbes and Co-Captained by Micky Romeo. See below the attached pictures of the trophy and the team award ceremony which was attended by Chuck Hirsch on behalf of the SCTA and Rich White as the Intraclub Ambassador.

It is our hope that this small award/ceremony brings some meaning to winning the Intraclub Seasons and gives the players a little something to look forward to and build some “bragging rights” upon.- Bob Durst

Rocking on 3!

Another super job from Chris Scott and his hard working team – Gary Roy, Rick Biethman, and George Walton – for their work on the court #3 sidewalk! It’s work like this that keeps our courts in better condition, helps them recover quicker after storms, and improves their looks.

Check it out next time you’re on the south side. Thanks guys!

Searching For Life’s Meaning Off The Court

Love is amazing. The more you give it away, the more you have.

Thanks for submitting your contributions to the blissful well being of your fellow tennis members. Please forward your favorites to tylertollstrup@aol.com.

SCTA Eblast 8/25/2024

SCTA Board Meeting

The next board meeting is on Wednesday September 4 at 6:00 pm in the Edisto room at Pinckney Hall. Please see the agenda attached below.

THE SCTA NEEDS YOU!

The SCTA Board election is coming up. The pay is great. The benefits are fantastic. And it’s a lot of fun. It is a bit annoying posing for photographs, kissing babies and signing wet Tshirts, but please consider running for one of the following positions:

Vice President

Treasurer

Director at Large: Ambassadors

Director at Large: Events

You may contact anyone on the nominating committee:

Debbie Ward, Mark Vosburgh, Becky Nesta, Milt Neuman, Joanne Patterson, Paul Wright.

Short bios should be sent to Debbie Ward (dkgward@aol.com)

Attached below find the job descriptions for each position.

Club Championship

The Club Championship will be played from Monday November 11^th thru Sunday November 17^th. Play will begin each day at 12 pm. There will be matches played until 4 pm or later as necessary.

Men’s and Women’s play will be on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with the semis on Saturday and the finals on Sunday.

Mixed play will be on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, with the Semis on Saturday and the Finals on Sunday.

Registration starts October 1^st and closes November 1^st. – Brett Robertson

Get Ready for TENNIS IN THE PINK – Hosted by WTO

Please join us at Tennis in the Pink on September 28^th from 8:30 am to 2 pm. All Sun City women are welcome to join in the morning of fun tennis activities on the south courts. These activities will be run by Gavin Cox and H.S. Memorial Scholarship winners followed by a tennis exhibition at 11:15am.

The event will end in the Pavilion with a luncheon honoring cancer survivors and presentation to 2024 Memorial Scholarship winners. Also, a special presentation to Cindy Vanderberg for her long-standing dedication to the advancement of women’s tennis will take place. All women (players/nonplayers) and men are welcome to attend our luncheon (rain or shine).

All money raised will go directly to Pledge the Pink Foundation.

Tyler’s Tennis Trivia

Who was the first African American tennis player to win a Grand Slam title?

The answer is Althea Gibson. Althea Neale Gibson was an American tennis player and professional golfer, and one of the first Black athletes to cross the color line of international tennis. In 1956, she became the first African American to win a Grand Slam event. Wikipedia

John Beckley had the first correct answer. I delivered his two fresh never opened cans of Tyler’s Famous Balls (patent pending). He opened them immediately, took in a big full newly opened can breath, and took off for the tennis courts. His wife phoned me three days later and asked if I would come take the dang balls back as he had not yet returned home from the courts. Tyler’s Famous Balls increase the joy of play and are a bit addictive. No returns are permitted at this time however…….

Grand Slam Tennis Dinner Dance

Get your dancing shoes on players! The party is Saturday evening, October 12th in the Pinckney Ballroom.

Serving food from Australia, France, the USA and England. Live music from The Duane Damiani band. Casual attire. Bring your own drinks (both alcoholic and nonalcoholic)

Green salad with choice of dressings

Australia: BBQ shrimp and Lamb Chops

USA: NY Hot Dogs with all the fixings and Cheesecake

France: Beef Stew with vegetables

England: Tea sandwiches and Strawberries and cream

The Bluffton Fire Dept. CPR/AED/CHOKING Class

This is a free “Friends and Family” class to get everyone familiar with what to do in the event of an emergency. There is no cost, but a jar will be available at the class for a voluntary donation should you choose to the Bluffton Fire Department. The class is limited to 25 attendees, so don’t wait too long to sign up.- Carolyn Walton crlynwalton@yahoo.com

Men’s and Women’s Fall Rookie League

Are you new to Tennis or just getting back to it after years away? The SCTA Rookie Tennis League is perfect for you!

· 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 practicing doubles in a fun, pressure free environment.

· You must be a member of the Sun City Tennis Association to participate.

· League will start September 8, 2024 and end December 22, 2024. Sundays from 12-2 pm.

· To sign up to play, call Donna Baumwell at 843-707-46 or ladyd918@aol.com

IntraClub League for Fall 2024: Calling All 2.5 Women

Though there is a slight emphasis on having fun, we do take our tennis pretty seriously. We will strive to support one another in raising our game.

Please select this link and complete the form to register for the league.

Send me, Karen Eldred, an email at twofivesuncity@gmail.com if you have ANY questions about any of this. If you are not currently rated, please attend a rating clinic.

Searching For Life’s Meaning Off The Court

Yesterday is History,

Tomorrow is a Mystery,

But Today is a Gift,

That’s why it’s called the Present.

If you would like to contribute to the blissful well being of your fellow tennis members please forward your favorites to tylertollstrup@aol.com.

SCTA News – August 18, 2024

SCTA Board Meeting

The next board meeting is on Wednesday September 4 at 6:00 pm in the Edisto room at Purrysburg. See attached.

The SCTA NEEDS YOU!

The SCTA election is just over 3 months away. Please consider running for one of the following positions:

- - - Vice President
    - Treasurer
    - Director at Large: Ambassadors
    - Director at Large: Events

You may contact anyone on the nominating committee: Debbie Ward, Mark Vosburgh, Becky Nesta, Milt Neuman, Joanne Patterson, Paul Wright.

Short bios should be sent to Debbie Ward (dkgward@aol.com). Attached f ind the job descriptions for each position.

Club Championship

The Club Championship will be played from Monday November 11^th thru Sunday November 17^th. Play will begin each day at 12 pm. There will be matches played until 4 pm or later as necessary.

Men’s and Women’s play will be on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with the semis on Saturday and the finals on Sunday.

Mixed play will be on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, with the Semis on Saturday and the Finals on Sunday.

Registration starts October 1^st and closes November 1^st. – Brett Robertson

Get Ready for TENNIS IN THE PINK – Hosted by WTO

Tennis in the Pink Registration is now open

All Suncity women are welcome to join in the morning of fun tennis activities starting at 8:30am on the south courts. These activities will be run by Gavin Cox and H.S. scholarship winners followed by a tennis exhibition at 11:15am.

A new fundraising event this year is the “Bling a Bra” decorating contest. For a minimum donation of $50 your decorated entry will be hung on the courts. Contact your team Captain or Intraclub Coordinator for more information.

All women (players/nonplayers) and men are welcome to attend our luncheon (rain or shine) at the Pavilion starting at noon where we will honor cancer survivors and present award certificates to the Memorial Scholarship winners. All money raised will go directly to Pledge the Pink Foundation.

Angela Bossu Wolfe abossuwolfe@gmail.com 513-291-0388

Tyler’s Tennis Trivia

Who was the first African American tennis player to win a Grand Slam title?

Please respond to tylertollstrup@aol.com. The first correct answer will win either a real imitation used pair of Nadal socks or two fresh never opened cans of Tyler’s Famous Balls (patent pending).

Grand Slam Tennis Dinner Dance

Get your dancing shoes on players! The party is Saturday evening, October 12th in the Pinckney Ballroom.

Serving food from Australia, France, the USA and England. Live music from The Duane Damiani band. Casual attire. Bring your own drinks (both alcoholic and nonalcoholic)

Green salad with choice of dressings

Australia: BBQ shrimp and Lamb Chops

USA: NY Hot Dogs with all the fixings and Cheesecake

France: Beef Stew with vegetables

England: Tea sandwiches and Strawberries and cream

The Bluffton Fire Dept. CPR/AED/CHOKING Class

Offered Thursday, September 26th, at 1:00pm in the Pavillion. If you want to sign up for this class, please send an email to: crlynwalton@yahoo.com with your name and phone number (in case there are changes). This is a free “Friends and Family” class to get everyone familiar with what to do in the event of an emergency. There is no cost, but a jar will be available at the class for a voluntary donation should you choose to the Bluffton Fire Department. The class is limited to 25 attendees, so don’t wait too long to sign up.- Carolyn Walton crlynwalton@yahoo.

Mixed 2.5-3.0 Combo League

Sundays at 2 pm. Details to follow after we get signups.

If you are interested, please sign up below ASAP.

The deadline for signing up is Aug 15, so don’t delay!

The form includes some details of the league. If you still have

questions, contact : Robert Pandescia 860-417-9700

The Fall Lottery

The Fall Lottery will be Aug 22 at Hidden Cypress, 6 pm. In addition to standard lottery courts, the Fall League will include the new BBTL leagues (50+/60+/70+). You can request a link to a registration file on our website (www.sctatennis.com), either from the FORMS page, or directly from a link on the LOTTERY GUIDELINES & SEASONAL LEAGUES page, which includes information on day of play and planned intraclub leagues. The deadline to request a link is Aug 8. The registration file must be complete by Aug 15.- Steve Sandike

Men’s and Women’s Fall Rookie League

Are you new to Tennis or just getting back to it after years away? The SCTA Rookie Tennis League is perfect for you!

· 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 practicing doubles in a fun, pressure free environment.

· You must be a member of the Sun City Tennis Association to participate.

· League will start September 8, 2024 and end December 22, 2024 Sundays from 12-2PM

· To sign up to play, call Donna Baumwell at 843-707-946 or ladyd918@aol.com

IntraClub League for Fall 2024: Calling All 2.5 Women

Though there is a slight emphasis on having fun, we do take our tennis pretty seriously. We will strive to support one another in raising our game.

Please select this link and complete the form to register for the league.

Send me, Karen Eldred, an email at twofivesuncity@gmail.com if you have ANY questions about any of this. If you are not currently rated, please attend a rating clinic.

2024 Printed Directories

Printed directories are available at the Logo Building for all SCTA members. One per individual member.

Please Protect Our Rain Soaked Courts

Playing on a wet court isn’t only dangerous, but it actually damages the court surface and requires repair. Please don’t play on a wet court.

And because it takes time to gather the Ball Machine balls and put the unit away, be extra careful to allow the necessary time it requires before it starts to rain hard. Please try to error on the side of caution if it begins to sprinkle, or rain clouds are preparing overhead.

We understand there is no perfect science to this, and thus appreciate your efforts. Thanks.

Please Cancel Your Reserved Court

If you cannot make your reserved tennis please cancel the reservation on Chelsea, or if it is last minute call the Logo building. Everyone appreciates the effort. Thanks.

A Grateful Member

A member stopped me the other day to tell me how impressed and thankful she was to play tennis here. She had been playing tennis at the North courts and inadvertently left her tennis bag and rackets courtside. Much later that day she received a phone call from the Logo building that her tennis items had all been turned in for her to pick up. She was so relieved and grateful.

We do have a wonderful membership.

SCTA News – August 11, 2024

SCTA Board Meeting

The next board meeting is on Wednesday September 4 at 6:00 pm in the Edisto room at Purrysburg.

The SCTA NEEDS YOU!

The SCTA election is just over 3 months away. Please consider running for one of the following positions:

- - - Vice President
    - Treasurer
    - Director at Large: Ambassadors
    - Director at Large: Events

You may contact anyone on the nominating committee: Debbie Ward, Mark Vosburgh, Becky Nesta, Milt Neuman, Joanne Patterson, Paul Wright.

Short bios should be sent to Debbie Ward (dkgward@aol.com). Attached f ind the job descriptions for each position.

World Team Tennis

We need more men to sign up at the 3.0 and 3.5 levels. And more 4.0 women. Come on members, let’s get at least a few more players please.

Fall World Team Tennis leagues are forming with three different levels: 3.0, 3.5, & 4.0.

There will be early evening play from Sep 12 to Nov 7, on Thursdays @ 5:30pm. Three matches per team: WD, MD, and XD. The number of teams and size per team will be determined by the number of signups we get. Coordinators and captains will be needed for each level, so the signup form includes a question if you would be willing to take on one of these positions. Can’t run the league without them.

There are two files (PDF) attached below. One is for signing up, and the other includes detailed rules.

Open the “Signup” PDF and click the link for the level you would like to play.

Sign up deadline is Aug 11, after which teams will be formed and courts assigned. If we have a flood of sign-ups over the capacity of our limited number of courts, the signup form will be closed and names added to the sub list.- Steve Sandike.

Fall 2024 Signups are available on our web page, under Leagues/Schedules/Forms > Sign Up Forms.

These include the normal fall lottery requests and info/signing up for World Team Tennis Leagues.

Get Ready for TENNIS IN THE PINK – Hosted by WTO

Tennis in the Pink Registration is now open

Angela Bossu Wolfe abossuwolfe@gmail.com 513-291-0388

Tyler’s Tennis Trivia

What was the first year that Wimbledon used a tiebreak to decide the winner of a set?

The first correct answer was provided by none other than Tom Litke. The answer was 1971. Tom was delivered his two fresh never opened cans of Tyler’s Famous Balls. Tom opened one and played that very day. He is saving the second to send to his great Uncle Tomaso Litke so of Naples, Italy for Christmas (you can’t get Tyler’s Balls in Italy yet). Tom now says he plans to dominate the Club Championship, but is insisting the coordinators use Tyler’s Famous Balls. I am presently in delicate negotiations with the Championship coordinators.

Mixed 2.5-3.0 Combo League

Sundays at 2 pm. Details to follow after we get signups. If you are interested, please sign up below ASAP.

The deadline for signing up is Aug 15, so don’t delay! Sign Up for XD 2.5-3.0 Combo League

The form includes some details of the league. If you still have questions, contact : Robert Pandescia 860-417-9700

The Fall Lottery

While we are still running the summer mixed and combo leagues, the Fall Lottery will be Aug 22 at Hidden Cypress, 6 pm. In addition to standard lottery courts, the Fall League will include the new BBTL leagues (50+/60+/70+). You can request a link to a registration file on our website (www.sctatennis.com), either from the FORMS page, or directly from a link on the LOTTERY GUIDELINES & SEASONAL LEAGUES page, which includes information on day of play and planned intraclub leagues. The deadline to request a link is Aug 8. The registration file must be complete by Aug 15.- Steve Sandike

Men’s and Women’s Fall Rookie League

Are you new to Tennis or just getting back to it after years away? The SCTA Rookie Tennis League is perfect for you!

- - - 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 practicing doubles in a fun, pressure free environment.
    - You must be a member of the Sun City Tennis Association to participate.
    - League will start September 8, 2024 and end December 22, 2024 Sundays from 12-2PM
    - To sign up to play, call Donna Baumwell at 843-707-1946 or ladyd918@aol.com

IntraClub League for Fall 2024: Calling All 2.5 Women

If you are 2.5 club-rated, we’d love to have you play in our IntracCub League. We play friendly, fun, and mildly competitive matches every Monday at noon. The season runs from September 9 to the beginning of January.

Though there is a slight emphasis on having fun, we do take our tennis pretty seriously. We will strive to support one another in raising our game.

Please select this link and complete the form to register for the league.

Send me, Karen Eldred, an email at twofivesuncity@gmail.com if you have ANY questions about any of this.

If you are not currently rated, please attend the rating clinic on August 10th.

3.0 Men’s Intraclub

Bob Owen and Bob Durst are the Commissioners for 3.0 Men’s Intraclub. They are currrently signing guys up for the Fall Session. If you are interested, please Email Bob Durst (bobdurst2030@gmail.com) or Bob Owen (bbkowen@aol.com). THE DEADLINE FOR SIGNUPS IS 8/5.

Rating Type In Our Membership Directory

The board continues to work on a better system for player ratings and rating types. We do not yet have a final version. Upon completion it will offer players options to choose from as to how they might wish to get or change their rating and/or rating type. We have begun updating our membership directory as to individual player’s rating types (self, USTA, etc.). We anticipate some players will have questions. Please take a look at your entry in the online directory, in case it has changed, and make sure you’re in agreement with it. If you disagree, please reach out to Michael Sacks – msacks3@gmail.com for help resolving it. Thanks for your patience.

Online Membership Directory

2024 Printed Directories

Printed directories are available at the Logo Building for all SCTA members. One per member not one per household.

Thanking Our Volunteers

After Debbie drenched us all, the courts were up and running by 12 noon the following day. Simply amazing. Great thanks to our bucket brigade. Chris Scott, George Walton, Gary Roy and rick Biethman. Please thank them for all their hard work when you see them out there.

And now with new grass laid down, a new sprinkler system, new pine straw, more drains in place, more rock areas for drainage and run off, dead plants gone, new ones installed….. we simply have the finest facility anywhere around.

A big thank you to Janie Parrish and the Greenery crew, Tab and the CA in general, and to Chris Scott for his time, effort and funds to stay on top of all of this over time for the resultant beautiful finished product.

SCTA News – August 4, 2024

SCTA Board Meeting

The next board meeting is on Wednesday September 4 at 6:00 pm in the Edisto room at Purrysburg.

The SCTA NEEDS YOU!

The SCTA election is just over 3 months away. Please consider running for one of the following positions:

- - - Vice President
    - Treasurer
    - Director at Large: Ambassadors
    - Director at Large: Events

You may contact anyone on the nominating committee: Debbie Ward, Mark Vosburgh, Becky Nesta, Milt Neuman, Joanne Patterson, Paul Wright.

Short bios should be sent to Debbie Ward (dkgward@aol.com). Attached f ind the job descriptions for each position.

World Team Tennis

We need more men to sign up at the 3.0 and 3.5 levels. Come on guys, the ladies are really showing you up!

Fall World Team Tennis leagues are forming with three different levels: 3.0, 3.5, & 4.0.

There are two files (PDF) attached below. One is for signing up, and the other includes detailed rules.

Open the “Signup” PDF and click the link for the level you would like to play.

Fall 2024 Signups are available on our web page, under Leagues/Schedules/Forms > Sign Up Forms.

These include the normal fall lottery requests and info/signing up for World Team Tennis Leagues.

Get Ready for TENNIS IN THE PINK – Hosted by WTO

Tennis in the Pink Registration is coming up. All women are welcome to join in the morning of fun tennis activities run by Gavin Cox. Several of the H.S. scholarship winners will be helping and participating in a tennis exhibition. All women (players/nonplayers/guests) and men are welcome to join our luncheon where we will honor cancer survivors and present award certificates to the Memorial Scholarship winners.

Registration for TENNIS IN THE PINK opens on August 15-September 15. See the attached flyer below.

Angela Bossu Wolfe abossuwolfe@gmail.com 513-291-0388

Tyler’s Tennis Trivia

What was the first year that Wimbledon used a tiebreak to decide the winner of a set? The first correct answer will win either a gym sweat towel borrowed from a Hyatt or two fresh cans of Tyler’s famous balls. tylertollstrup@aol.com

The Fall Lottery

Men’s and Women’s Fall Rookie League

Are you new to Tennis or just getting back to it after years away? The SCTA Rookie Tennis League is perfect for you!

- - - 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 practicing doubles in a fun, pressure free environment.
    - You must be a member of the Sun City Tennis Association to participate.
    - League will start September 8, 2024 and end December 22, 2024 Sundays from 12-2PM
    - To sign up to play, call Donna Baumwell at 843-707-1946 or ladyd918@aol.com

IntraClub League for Fall 2024: Calling All 2.5 Women

Though there is a slight emphasis on having fun, we do take our tennis pretty seriously. We will strive to support one another in raising our game.

Please select this link and complete the form to register for the league.

Send me, Karen Eldred, an email at twofivesuncity@gmail.com if you have ANY questions about any of this.

If you are not currently rated, please attend the rating clinic on August 10th. (NOTE – on previous eBlasts, I had the incorrect date for the clinic)

3.0 Men’s Intraclub

Public Tennis Needs Coaches and Helpers

Hello tennis players! Here are some specific volunteer coaching opportunities with Public Tennis for the upcoming Fall season. We really mean it when we say no experience is required – a high level of tennis skill is not required to be a successful coach in our elementary school and Special Olympics programs! We will be training volunteer coaches on Sunday August 25 at 1:30 (Zoom “classroom” session) and Saturday September 21 at 1:30 PM (on court skills training at Bluffton High School). Note that training is mainly focused on Special Olympics, but applies to elementary school coaching as well. See attached flyer

We need volunteers for the following:

Special Olympics Tennis Clinics (weekly, typically 6 sessions total)

- - - Special Olympics Tennis for Bluffton High School at the Bluffton High School courts Thursdays, 1:30 – 2:30, starting September 26
    - Special Olympics Tennis for McCracken MS at the Bluffton High School courts
    - Mondays, 10:00 – 11:00, starting September 23
    - Special Olympics Tennis for May River High School at the May River High School courts Tuesdays, 1:00 – 2:00, starting September 24
    - Special Olympics Tennis for Hardeeville/Ridgeland Schools at the Hardeeville School courts Fridays, 1:00 – 2:00, starting September 27 (preliminary, day/time subject to change)
    - [[Note that we also have Special Olympics programs in Beaufort and Hilton Head if you’re interested in those locations!]]

Elementary School Introduction to Tennis:

“Introduction to Tennis” (in PE Class) at various Hilton Head, Bluffton and Beaufort Elementary Schools – Dates and schools TBA, please let us know if this interests you!

In all cases, if you’re interested, please send your name and your interest via text message to 843-310-6080. Thank you!

Public Tennis Inc.

USTA CTA and NJTL

Wayne Lilley, Executive Director, Public Tennis Inc., publictennis.org, 978-571-1475

Rating Type In Our Membership Directory

Online Membership Directory

Hidden in Hilton Head

Hmmmmm. No usage of any turn signals. Traveling at speeds 10 miles per hour under the posted speed limit. Lane wandering as if drunk. Stopping the vehicle to talk in the middle of the street. For those of you trying to find my undisclosed location out on Hilton Head I use for secretly writing the Eblasts and storage of mass quantities of Tyler’s famous balls, good luck. I can spot Sun City drivers miles away……

Logo Building Reminder

Please do not approach the player’s bench area, or use it to store your gear, before the court changeover time. Thanks so much for your courtesy.

2024 Printed Directories

Printed directories are available at the Logo Building for all SCTA members. One per member not one per household.

Thanking Our Volunteers

You know that deluge of rain we had the other night? You know first thing the next morning the courts were open? Yep. Please thank Chris Scott and his gang, Mike Ryan and his gang, and Gavin and his crew. What a great facility we have to play in.

Grand Slam Tennis Dinner Dance

Get your dancing shoes on players! The party is Saturday evening, October 12th in the Pinckney Ballroom.

Serving food from Australia, France, the USA and England. Live music from The Duane Damiani band. Casual attire. Bring your own drinks (both alcoholic and nonalcoholic)

Food: BBQ shrimp and lamb chops, strawberries and cream, cucumber sandwiches, beef stew, NYC hot dogs with all the fixings, and cake.

$40 per person. More information is on the way. – Carolyn Walton

SCTA News – July 28, 2024

WE NEED YOU!

The SCTA election is just over 3 months away. Please consider running for one of the following positions:

- - - Vice President
    - Treasurer
    - Director at Large: Ambassadors
    - Director at Large: Events

You may contact anyone on the nominating committee: Debbie Ward, Mark Vosburgh, Becky Nesta, Milt Neuman, Joanne Patterson, Paul Wright.

Short bios should be sent to Debbie Ward (dkgward@aol.com). Attached f ind the job descriptions for each position.

World Team Tennis

We need more men to sign up at the 3.0 and 3.5 levels. Come on guys, the ladies are really showing you up!

Fall World Team Tennis leagues are forming with three different levels: 3.0, 3.5, & 4.0.

There are two files (PDF) attached below. One is for signing up, and the other includes detailed rules.

Open the “Signup” PDF and click the link for the level you would like to play.

Fall 2024 Signups are available on our web page, under Leagues/Schedules/Forms > Sign Up Forms.

These include the normal fall lottery requests and info/signing up for World Team Tennis Leagues.

Tyler’s Tennis Trivia

Prior to Andy Murray, who was the last British tennis player to win the Men’s Wimbledon Championship? This was correctly answered by Ron Muenz. Fred Perry. He chose to receive two cans of Tyler’s famous balls. Ron has since told me all his shirts are fitting tighter in the biceps and chest regions. Man he’s looking fantastic! Watch for the next tennis trivia and answer quickly.

The Fall Lottery

Men’s and Women’s Fall Rookie League

Are you new to Tennis or just getting back to it after years away? The SCTA Rookie Tennis League is perfect for you!

- - - 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 practicing doubles in a fun, pressure free environment.
    - You must be a member of the Sun City Tennis Association to participate.
    - League will start September 8, 2024 and end December 22, 2024 Sundays from 12-2PM
    - To sign up to play, call Donna Baumwell at 843-707-1946 or ladyd918@aol.com

IntraClub League for Fall 2024: Calling All 2.5 Women

Though there is a slight emphasis on having fun, we do take our tennis pretty seriously. We will strive to support one another in raising our game.

Please select this link and complete the form to register for the league.

Send me, Karen Eldred, an email at twofivesuncity@gmail.com if you have ANY questions about any of this.

If you are not currently rated, please attend the rating clinic on August 10th. (NOTE – on previous eBlasts, I had the incorrect date for the clinic)

3.0 Men’s Intraclub

Public Tennis Needs Coaches and Helpers

We need volunteers for the following:

Special Olympics Tennis Clinics (weekly, typically 6 sessions total)

- - - Special Olympics Tennis for Bluffton High School at the Bluffton High School courts Thursdays, 1:30 – 2:30, starting September 26
    - Special Olympics Tennis for McCracken MS at the Bluffton High School courts
    - Mondays, 10:00 – 11:00, starting September 23
    - Special Olympics Tennis for May River High School at the May River High School courts Tuesdays, 1:00 – 2:00, starting September 24
    - Special Olympics Tennis for Hardeeville/Ridgeland Schools at the Hardeeville School courts Fridays, 1:00 – 2:00, starting September 27 (preliminary, day/time subject to change)
    - [[Note that we also have Special Olympics programs in Beaufort and Hilton Head if you’re interested in those locations!]]

Elementary School Introduction to Tennis:

“Introduction to Tennis” (in PE Class) at various Hilton Head, Bluffton and Beaufort Elementary Schools – Dates and schools TBA, please let us know if this interests you!

In all cases, if you’re interested, please send your name and your interest via text message to 843-310-6080. Thank you!

Public Tennis Inc.

USTA CTA and NJTL

Wayne Lilley, Executive Director, Public Tennis Inc., publictennis.org, 978-571-1475

Rating Type In Our Membership Directory

Online Membership Directory

Hidden in Hilton Head

For those of you trying to find my undisclosed location out on Hilton Head I use for secretly writing the Eblasts, good luck. I can spot Sun City drivers miles away……

Thanking Our Volunteers

Grand Slam Tennis Dinner Dance

Get your dancing shoes on players! The party is Saturday evening, October 12th in the Pinckney Ballroom.

Serving food from Australia, France, the USA and England. Live music from The Duane Damiani band. Casual attire. Bring your own drinks (both alcoholic and nonalcoholic)

Food: BBQ shrimp and lamb chops, strawberries and cream, cucumber sandwiches, beef stew, NYC hot dogs with all the fixings, and cake.

$40 per person. More information is on the way. – Carolyn Walton

SCTA News – July 22, 2024

In just the last few days I have seen two players have to lie down on the bleachers and get iced and hydrated. Please don’t push yourself beyond that first dizziness and/or nausea. Take that little bit of extra time to rest and cool down. Drink that extra water. Take those electrolytes. And be patient and caring with your fellow players.

In other words, live to play another day…….

Tyler’s Tennis Trivia

Prior to Andy Murray, who was the last British tennis player to win the Men’s Wimbledon Championship?

The first correct answer wins either a free Napolitano pizza (you just have to get to Naples) or two cans of Tyler’s famous balls.

Grand Slam Tennis Dinner Dance

Get your dancing shoes on players! The party is Saturday evening, October 12th in the Pinckney Ballroom.

Serving food from Australia, France, the USA and England. Live music from The Duane Damiani band. Casual attire. Bring your own drinks (both alcoholic and nonalcoholic)

Food: BBQ shrimp and lamb chops, strawberries and cream, cucumber sandwiches, beef stew, NYC hot dogs with all the fixings, and cake.

$40 per person. More information is on the way.- Carolyn Walton

World Team Tennis

We need more men to sign up at the 3.0 and 3.5 levels. Come on guys, the ladies are really showing you up!

Fall World Team Tennis leagues are forming with three different levels: 3.0, 3.5, & 4.0.

There are two files (PDF) attached below. One is for signing up, and the other includes detailed rules.

Open the “Signup” PDF and click the link for the level you would like to play.

Fall 2024 Signups are available on our web page, under Leagues/Schedules/Forms > Sign Up Forms.

These include the normal fall lottery requests and info/signing up for World Team Tennis Leagues.

The Fall Lottery

Men’s and Women’s Fall Rookie League

Are you new to Tennis or just getting back to it after years away? The SCTA Rookie Tennis League is perfect for you!

- - - 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 practicing doubles in a fun, pressure free environment.
    - You must be a member of the Sun City Tennis Association to participate.
    - League will start September 8, 2024 and end December 22, 2024 Sundays from 12-2PM
    - To sign up to play, call Donna Baumwell at 843-707-1946 or ladyd918@aol.com

2.5 Women’s Fall Intraclub League

If you are 2.5 club-rated, we’d love to have you play in our Intraclub League. We play fun, amiable, and mildly competitive matches every Monday at noon. The season runs from September 9 to the beginning of January.

There is a slight emphasis on having fun, but we do take our tennis pretty seriously. Throughout the season, we strive to support one another in raising the quality of our game.

Please send me, Karen Eldred, an email at twofivesuncity@gmail.com if you have ANY questions about any of this. Also, select this link and complete the form to express your interest in playing in the league.

As the commencement date approaches, more details will be released and registration will happen. If you are not currently rated, please attend the rating clinic on July 13th or August 2nd.

Please Be Cool And Cancel

I was reminded by a fellow SCTA member of one of their, and my pet peeves. Not cancelling a ball machine reservation. Granted, it’s not cool to not cancel a tennis court reservation period. But we have only one Ball Machine. Please call in and cancel so another player may use it. Thanks so much for your courtesy.

Thanking Our Volunteers

Please remember to thank our members who step up to coordinate a league and/or captain a team. Thank Steve Sandike for all his hard work and skills at organizing and running everything. Thank the board members for the efforts and time they put in. Please, do not thank me. I just have fun writing this silly newsletter. I do it from a hidden site on Hilton Head, and it gets me out of the house.- Tyler.

Here’s to all the brave members out there playing tennis in the heat and humidity. May you always have plentiful water and electrolytes.

SCTA News – July 15, 2024

Two players I have been playing with in this heat and humidity have suffered reactions and had to quit. Even though they were well hydrated. I hydrate before, during and after matches and still need to take extra break time in between games on occasion when I get a little dizzy or nauseated. Please be careful out there and look into body cooling systems that are available to athletes in this heat. Please stop if you need to. We are all OK with that, and much prefer that to watching EMTs treat you. Thanks.

Tyler’s Tennis Trivia

I apologize for this last Trivia question. What is the maximum allowed time for a toilet break during a Grand Slam match?

It literally had multiple answers from multiple sources. Hmmmmmm. Who knew. Information on the internet is not always correct. The first “correct” answer was provided by Jack Wolf. He won two fresh cans of Tyler’s famous balls. Jack says his tennis bag has never smelled this beautiful.

Grand Slam Tennis Dinner Dance

Get your dancing shoes on players! The party is Saturday evening, October 12th in the Pinckney Ballroom.

Serving food from Australia, France, the USA and England. Live music from The Duane Damiani band. Casual attire. Bring your own drinks (both alcoholic and nonalcoholic)

Food: BBQ shrimp and lamb chops, strawberries and cream, cucumber sandwiches, beef stew, NYC hot dogs with all the fixings, and cake.

$40 per person. More information is on the way.- Carolyn Walton

World Team Tennis

Fall World Team Tennis leagues are forming with three different levels: 3.0, 3.5, & 4.0.

There are two files (PDF) attached below. One is for signing up, and the other includes detailed rules.

Open the “Signup” PDF and click the link for the level you would like to play.

Fall 2024 Signups are available on our web page, under Leagues/Schedules/Forms > Sign Up Forms. These include the normal fall lottery requests and info/signing up for World Team Tennis Leagues.

The Fall Lottery

Capital Improvement Projects Committee

The board is establishing a CIP committee to look into and prepare for capital improvement projects that may become necessary, or are desired, for the SCTA and our facility. Also being investigated are ways to raise funds for such projects. Dane Petchul is heading this up and is looking for a few more volunteers to work on this. Particularly men or women at the 3.0 and 3.5 levels.

If you have interest in sharing your ideas and working on new ones please contact Dane at danepetchul@gmail.com

WTO – Save the Date – Tennis is the Pink is Back

The WTO will be hosting Tennis in the Pink on September 28^th at the south courts. Money raised will go to Pledge the Pink Foundation. We will have fun tennis activities during the morning starting at 8:30am followed by a lunch and HS scholarship awards presentation at noon at the Pavilion. Keep your eye open for opportunities to get your racquet stenciled and purchase TIP ribbons. Registration begins on August 15^th.

Men’s and Women’s Fall Rookie League

Are you new to Tennis or just getting back to it after years away? The SCTA Rookie Tennis League is perfect for you!

- - - 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 practicing doubles in a fun, pressure free environment.
    - You must be a member of the Sun City Tennis Association to participate.
    - League will start September 8, 2024 and end December 22, 2024 Sundays from 12-2PM
    - To sign up to play, call Donna Baumwell at 843-707-1946 or ladyd918@aol.com

2.5 Women’s Fall Intraclub League

There is a slight emphasis on having fun, but we do take our tennis pretty seriously. Throughout the season, we strive to support one another in raising the quality of our game.

As the commencement date approaches, more details will be released and registration will happen. If you are not currently rated, please attend the rating clinic on July 13th or August 2nd.

Green Team Win!

Thanks to the efforts of Chris Scott, and due to a meeting he had with the Director of Common Areas and The Greenery, SCTA members will reap the benefit of some big initiatives!

The area in front of the Logo building will have old material removed, topsoil added, and new Zoysia grass.

The area in front of court 6 & 7 (where the sidewalk is a muddy mess after storms) will have excess material removed, new topsoil added, and new Zoysia grass.

The Community Association is purchasing 2 ton of small river rock to be used for the left side of sidewalk on court 3.

In several other areas bushes will be removed or cut back, and new sod put down.

This is a HUGE win for SCTA! Our courts and areas are looking great and getting better. Please thank Chris if you see him around the courts. And if you’re one of the nattering nabobs of negativism, walk on by. – Michael Ryan, Ombudsman

Proper Clay Court Shoes

Wear as fancy and colorful a tennis shoe as you like, but if it’s not a correct clay court type, please don’t wear them on our courts. Only clay court tennis shoes should be worn. These are shoes that have a light tread and a general herringbone pattern. Other shoes can damage our courts, such as running shoes or trainers. The heavily patterned deep tread will carve up our courts. This was brought up by a concerned SCTA member who noticed the results after a USTA match.

USTA captains, Intraclub captains, and social group leaders – please ensure tennis shoes are being used by your players and your opponents. We have pictures around the courts showing correct shoes. Thanks for helping keep our courts in top shape!

Wall of Fame

We have SCTA members that have volunteered to serve on the WoF committee. Thank you for helping our community! Please return the confirmation email that was sent to you, and let’s get this party started! If you haven’t received a confirmation email, please contact Michael directly at michaelryan0813@gmail.com or (517) 304-4761. Email will be key for coordination.

Thanking Our Volunteers

Chris Scott, Gary Roy, and Rick Biethman derserve very special accolades for all they have achieved out on and around our courts and facilities. Hours and hours of very hard work, and their own funding of many special projects. Mike Ryan and his crew as well have done fantastic work to keep our courts in great shape. Make sure you give these guys their hard earned thanks. Unfortunately they have to put up with some uncalled for grief on occassion. What a shame. Thanks so much guys. We appreciate you all.

And let’s thank our members who step up to coordinate a league and/or captain a team. Both take time and effort and increase the awesome play we have available to members. Thanks to all our members who make our tennis association so fantastic.- Tyler.

Here’s to all the brave members out there playing tennis in the heat and humidity. May you always have plentiful water and electrolytes.

SCTA News – July 7, 2024

Here’s to all the brave members out there playing tennis in the heat and humidity. May you always have plentiful water and electrolytes.

Tyler’s Tennis Trivia

What is the maximum allowed time for a toilet break during a Grand Slam match?

The first correct answer wins either a free five minute session in the jacuzzi at Perrysburg or two cans of Tyler’s famous balls.

Grand Slam Tennis Dinner Dance

Get your dancing shoes on players! Party is Saturday evening, October 12th in the Pinckney Ballroom.

Serving food from Australia, France, the USA and England. Live music from The Duane Damiani band. Casual attire. Bring your own drinks (both alcoholic and nonalcoholic)

Food: BBQ shrimp and lamb chops

Strawberries and cream

Cucumber sandwiches

Beef stew

NYC hot dogs with all the fixings

Cake

$40 per person. More information is on the way.- Carolyn Walton

World Team Tennis

Fall World Team Tennis leagues are forming with three different levels: 3.0, 3.5, & 4.0.

There are two files (PDF) attached below. One is for signing up, and the other includes detailed rules.

Open the “Signup” PDF and click the link for the level you would like to play.

Fall 2024 Signups are available on our web page, under Leagues/Schedules/Forms > Sign Up Forms.

These include the normal fall lottery requests and info/signing up for World Team Tennis Leagues.

The Fall Lottery

WTO – Save the Date – Tennis is the Pink is Back

Men’s and Women’s Fall Rookie League

Are you new to Tennis or just getting back to it after years away? The SCTA Rookie Tennis League is perfect for you!

- - - 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 practicing doubles in a fun, pressure free environment.
    - You must be a member of the Sun City Tennis Association to participate.
    - League will start September 8, 2024 and end December 22, 2024

Sundays from 12-2PM

- - - To sign up to play, call Donna Baumwell at 843-707-1946 or ladyd918@aol.com

2.5 Women’s Fall IntraClub League

All 2.5 Women If you are 2.5 club-rated, we’d love to have you play in our Intraclub League. We play enjoyable, amiable, and mildly competitive matches every Monday at noon.

The season runs from September 9 to the beginning of January. Though there is a slight emphasis on having fun, we do take our tennis pretty seriously. So throughout the season, we will strive to support one another in raising our game.

Please send me, Karen Eldred, an email at twofivesuncity@gmail.com if you have ANY questions about any of this. Also, kindly select the link in the PDF below and complete the form to express your interest in playing in the league. As the commencement date approaches, further details will be released and registration will happen. If you are not currently rated, please attend the rating clinic on July 13th or August 2nd.

Thanking Our Volunteers

Chris Scott and his crew have been working hard fixing drainage and improving the court’s appearance and longevity at and around court #3. It’s a big project and will take some time. Please thank them when you see them.

Let’s also remember to thank our members who step up to coordinate a league and/or captain a team. Both take time and effort and increase the awesome play we have available to members. Thanks to all our members who make our tennis association so fantastic.- Tyler.