CTC Newsletter                        Passing Shots                      June 2011

 

 

CTC Spring social is a smashing succeSS  by Eunice Yan, Social Coordinator

 

CTC held its Spring Social on Saturday, May 28th. Due to the successful participation

 in USTA leagues and Life Time Tennis classes, courts were at a premium this spring and

 the only time available for our social was Memorial Day weekend.  We had a smaller number of participants than at previous socials but we still had a lot of fun!  Several players were new to the Club and enjoyed the opportunity to meet other players as we played 4 rounds of doubles and mixed doubles at 30 minutes each round on 5 courts.  Pizza and drinks were served.

 

The next social will be held toward the end of July or early August. Because of the limited court availability in the evenings and on the weekends throughout the summer, I plan to offer this next social on a weekday. Stay tuned for my email announcement.

 

Looking forward to meeting new members and seeing lots of ÒoldÓ ones next time.

 

JUNK E-MAIL - WHY I DIDNÕT RECEIVE THE EMAIL FROM CTC by Susan Hollis, V.P.

 

Most email programs contain a ÒJunk E-mailÓ or ÒSPAMÓ filter designed to reduce unwanted emails in your Inbox.  Any message that is caught by the Junk E-mail filter is moved to a special Junk E-mail folder. If you use other email programs, such as Gmail or Hotmail, there will be a similar tool for marking and deleting ÒJunk E-MailÓ or ÒSPAMÓ, For more information, check the HelpÓ program in your email client.

 

It is a good idea to review the messages in the Junk E-mail folder periodically to make sure that none of the contents are legitimate messages.  If they are, you can move them back into the Inbox by marking them as Ònot junkÓ or by dragging the email message into any folder.  You can delete the rejected messages by emptying the Junk E-mail folder at any time.

 

If you belong to a mailing list or a distribution list like the CTC Membership list,and the emails are going to the Junk E-mail folder, you can add the list sender to the ÒSafe Recipients ListÓ to ensure the emails go to your Inbox. 

                                                HereÕs how:

 

*Right click on the message in the Junk E-mail folder

*Select Junk E-mail in the menu

*Select ÒAdd Sender to Safe Sender ListÓ

                                     Any future messages will then be sent to your Inbox.

 

For more information on Junk E-mail or SPAM, check your  ÒHelpÓ program in your email client.

 

By the way...........the Cupertino Sports Center will be closed August 26 - 28 for termite treatment.

 

 

Wanted--Occasional substitutes at 8am tennis

 

A small group of 3.5 men who play at 8am, Monday thru Saturday (one court),occasionally need someone to substitute for regular players on vacation, out with an injury, etc.  If you are available to play on any of those days, you are invited to add your name to their list by emailing the webmaster, who will forward it to David Marcus, the groupÕs coordinator.  Thanks!

 

Email the webmaster at: webmaster@cupertinotennisclub.org

 

 

Membership News by John Sperinde, Membership Chair

 

***** IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR 2011 *****

 

                                    Beginning with the 2012 calendar year and thereafter,

 there will only be

SINGLE MEMBERSHIPS

 offered in the Cupertino Tennis Club.

 

 The FAMILY MEMBERSHIP will be discontinued as of year end 2011.

 

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There are currently 450 members in the Cupertino Tennis Club (CTC) with 65 of these members new this year.  At this time in 2010 there were 434 members. 

 

Remember that you must be a current member of CTC and an annual passholder of CSC before playing in a USTA or Interclub match.

 

 

 

USTA UPDATES-as one league ends, others begin  by Grace Haig, USTA Coordinator

 

The CTC Senior and Mixed Leagues ended strong with many teams earning a chance to compete in playoffs. Fred TierneyÕs 3.5 Senior team made it to the 2nd round playoff, winning against Los Gatos 3-0 in the first playoff but just missed with a loss in the second round playoff to Courtside 1-2.  Ron LeeÕs 4.0 Senior team won both playoffs, beating Saratoga and Los Gatos and went on to Districts, where they fought hard for 3 days, beating Benicia 2-1,losing to Reno and Round Hill with a 1-2 score for each match. On the womenÕs side, Anne NeeterÕs Senior 3.5 team also made the playoffs, losing to University Club in the first round. Two Mixed teams competed in playoffs: Kevin OngÕs 7.0 team played hard but fell to Decathlon and Jason LeeÕs 8.0 team, winning against Courtside C2 and Decathlon before succumbing to the tough Courtside B1 team.  Congratulations to all of the teams who made so far this year!!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Super Senior 65 and Adult League are both halfway through the season. LetÕs go, Cupertino!  We know you are competitive and will do well, but donÕt forget to have fun! 

 

CTC is now ready for Senior 60 league, which runs from June 20 through September 18th.  CTC has 6 teams this year. On the menÕs side, Simon Brafman, Fred Tierney and Larry Chen will each captain a 7.0         team.  Simon Brafman will also captain an 8.0 team.  For the women, Anne Neeter will captain a 7.0 team and Sue Williams will captain the 8.0 team.

 

50 Mixed is as popular as ever and this year CTC has added 3 teams to the roster for a total of 9. Play begins the week of July 11th and ends on October 9th.Teams this year are:

6.0 - Henry Buffalow

7.o - Debbie Argabright, Linda Chen,Rocky Chen and Raymond Yan

8.0 - Lynne Stark, Rick Lambers and Irene Nishimoto

9.0 - Cindy Jeung

If you did not sign up to play Senior 60 or 50 Mixed and would like to play, please contact the appropriate captain to request your name be added to the roster.  Remember that some teams may be full.

 

Combo league team registration begins July 11th.  That means you will need to declare your intent to play the week of June 27th.  Watch for an ÒIntent to PlayÓ email in your Inbox soon.                                                                                   

 

LIFETIME TENNIS  - For Your Information  by Dana Gill, Executive Director

 

BANK OFTHE WEST  Tennis Tournament

 

The WomenÕs Bank of the West Tennis Tournament is coming to Stanford July 25th through the 31st.  Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova and Sam Stosur have all committed to play. Lifetime Tennis will be selling tickets at face value through the tennis shop for the entire weekÕs feature matches beginning Monday, June 13th.  There will be no surcharges or other fees.

 

WIMBLEDON CHALLENGE - One winner per location

 

*  Pick menÕs and womenÕs singles champions......  win $100 in tennis shop credit

*  To break any ties................ pick # of games each champion will lose in the final

*  VISIT the tennis shop to play ......................................no purchase is necessary

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SUMMER CAMPS

 

Lifetime Tennis will be offering youth tennis, badminton and table tennis throughout the summer.  Half-day or all day weekly camps are a great way to exercise, socialize and improve oneÕs game quickly.  Call or stop by the tennis office for more information.

 

INTERCLUB NEWS submitted by Gayle Dilley and Emi Kawamoto

 

The 3.0 and 3.5 CTC Ladies Interclubs celebrated another awesome year with a season-ending ÒPlaydayÓ.  Twenty four ladies came out to celebrate with 3 rounds of tennis and a gourmet lunch provided by the players.  The weather was excellent and the food delicious!  Everyone commented on what a wonderful time they had. 

 

The 2011-2012 season starts up in the fall.  Captains will be Pat Frischmann for the 3.0-3.5 group, Emi Kawamoto for the 3.5 group and Candace Danielson for the 3.5-4.0 group. If you are interested in joining, please send an email to WomensInterclub@cupertinotennisclub.org

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Special thanks go out to two of our members, May Matsuzaki and Gayle Dilley, for their many years of hard work captaining the Ladies 3.5 and 4.0 Interclubs. The Ladies Interclubs are an integral part of the tennis fun at CTC because of them. They will be handing their duties over to new captains, Emi Kawamoto and Candace Danielson, this coming season.

 

See the .pdf version of the newsletter for lots of great photoÕs of the Interclub Play Day.