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April 16, 2008
Welland Tennis
Club Member:
As we kick-off the 2008 season, the Board would
like to provide you with a brief update on some exciting developments
at the club:
1. Welland Sports Awards: Congratulations
to all of our winners at the 36th Annual Welland Sports Awards
Banquet held on March 28th. Mike Robinson won the Outstanding
Volunteer Award and Julia D'Angelo, Emily Fabiano, Andrea
D'Angelo, Joe Zelic, Albert Venter and Jason Auh won awards
for Outstanding Achievement in Tennis. (Please
click here to view the Tribune article outlining Mike’s
accomplishment.) This recognition is well-deserved by all.
2. Resurfacing: The team from All-Lined-Up began
working on the hard courts yesterday. (See attached photo
to get a glimpse of the future look.) The process will take
approximately 5 days and, unfortunately, the courts must remain
closed during this entire period.
3. Breast Cancer Fundraiser: A fundraising tournament
in support of the Ontario Breast Cancer Foundation is being
held at the club on June 7th. Registration is limited to 64
participants and the brochure is available for download on
the website. Anyone wishing to volunteer or donate items for
draws or door prizes may drop them off at the clubhouse or
contact Karen at kskaft@cogeco.ca Monetary donations are also
welcome and receipts will be provided directly from the foundation.
4. Open House: Our Open House is scheduled for
Wednesday, May 7th from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. A combination that
can’t be beaten: good tennis, good wine and entertaining
feature matches! More details on this evening will be provided
in the near future.
As always, should you have any questions or
suggestions with respect to the upcoming season or club activities,
feel free to contact me via email or at 905-735-8733.
See you at the Open House!
March 26, 2008
Despite the persistent reminders
of a long, harsh winter, the outdoor tennis season is fast
approaching. Courts will open April 1st with registration
dates scheduled for Sunday, April 13th and Sunday, April 20th.
The Club’s official opening and Open House will be Wednesday,
May 7th, 6:30 to 9:30 PM.
Some of the changes for the 2008 season include:
Resurfacing of the Hard Courts. All four hard
courts will be resurfaced in mid-April (actual dates will
depend on the weather). A Chatham company, All-Lined-Up, has
been selected for the project and they will apply an acrylic
surface with silica sand texture. The colour scheme will be
the same as many ATP hard court venues, consisting of blue
courts surrounded by light green. This combination is said
to increase ball visibility, especially during evening play.
Restructuring of the Leagues. Several changes
to league structures have been implemented in an effort to
maximize court usage and ensure a challenging level of play.
See Alec Danch or Dave Boland at registration for more details.
Inclusion of the Saturday Flex League. This
league was introduced on a trial basis in 2007 and received
an excellent response. It is aimed at providing a more competitive
mixed doubles format, while allowing some members to participate
who may be unable to commit to organized leagues. (Please
refer to the attached Calendar of Events for scheduled dates.)
New Website. The website is being completely
redesigned to achieve a more professional appearance and greater
level of functionality. The site is expected to be completed
before the first registration date.
Should you have any questions or suggestions
with respect to the upcoming season or club activities, feel
free to contact me via email or at 905-735-8733.
On behalf of the 2008 Board of Directors, I
look forward to seeing you on the courts.
Geoff Skaftfeld,
President
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