TENNIS PROGRAM 2011 - 2012
The tennis committee offers a variety of Singles and Doubles play for players of all levels. The season runs from September through December and from February through April. Other team tennis is offered on the off-season from December through February. Tournaments and an annual luncheon are offered in May; a great way to end the season!
Our program is divided into two main groups; Social Tennis and Competitive Tennis. Trophies will not be awarded to social tennis events.
SOCIAL TENNIS
Social Round Robin
To participate contact the Coordinators:
Maureen Birdsell or call 9820-1745
Constance Hsia or call 9675-9489
Doubles Rounds is the most social tennis activity offered and provides an opportunity to play with (and against) many players at varied skill levels. Rounds are played in the fall, winter, and spring seasons.
Coordinators provide schedules of play. Players are placed into groups, which are determined by past play and our court assessment procedure to allow for enjoyable play with players of similar skill level. This activity is played on Tuesdays. Each week players are divided into groups of four with 1 captain designated for the day. 3 sets of tennis are played, 1 set played with each partner. The captain is responsible for scheduling the court, supplying 1 can of balls (provided by AWA) and sending the score in via email to the coordinator.
COMPETITIVE TENNIS
Singles Challenge
To participate contact the Coordinator:
Leslie Sodano or call 9736-0670
The purpose of the Singles Challenge is to allow singles tennis
players to meet and play other players of similar skill levels in a
friendly competition. New players may join at the beginning of each season.
Singles group levels are determined by our on court assessment.
A schedule of play and rules will be issued to players before the start of the
challenge. Players should try and adhere to the schedule as much as they
can and matches can only be postponed to another week by mutual agreement
(detailed rules will be issued to players upon joining the challenge).
Scores are to be turned into the coordinators promptly after each match is
played. Standings will be posted weekly.
This is the only tennis activity that offers flexibility of match day.
Doubles Challenge
To participate contact the Coordinator:
Leslie Sodano or call 9736-0670
Unlike our other tennis activities, the Doubles Challenge presents an opportunity for players to select and play with a single partner. Players and their partners (pairs) will play against all other pairs in their respective group and/or section of the draw. Each pair must play a match every week. The day of play for this activity is Thursday. Pairs must be available for matches to be completed on match day and scores are submitted to the coordinators on match day. A detailed explanation of the Doubles Challenge and the rules of play will be distributed to the players at the beginning of each season
Team Tennis
To participate contact the Coordinators:
Intermediate: Jasmine Kahlil or call 9012-2941 and Trisha Fish or call 9088-0623
Advanced: Tere Aloma and Cindy Reidy
Team Tennis emphasizes team play, sportsmanship and competition. This is one of the more competitive options from AWA tennis. Players are assigned to teams in order to achieve a competitive balance among each team. Team tennis begins in November. This activity is played on Wednesday or Thursday depending on your placement through the on court assessment. The duration of the team tennis season will vary according to the number of players who sign up. Please note that the existence of team tennis depends on the number of players who sign up and requires a commitment to play 50% of the scheduled number of matches during the season.
TOURNAMENTS
AWA sponsors 2 yearly Doubles Tournaments. The Felicia Burch is played during spring break usually in March/April. The Open Tournament is played at the end of the regular tennis season in May and non-AWA members can play. Information on these events will be emailed to all players. You must have a current assessment, be a current AWA member and a registered AWA tennis player by the tournament registration deadline to be eligible to play in the AWA tournament.
For more information, please contact the coordinators Cindy Reidy or Robin Abeles
END-OF-SEASON AWARDS LUNCHEON
An awards luncheon is held in May and offers a nice opportunity to socialize and mingle prior to the summer holidays. It always promises to be a fun occasion with great entertainment, prizes and food. Members, Open Tournament non-member participants and guests are all welcome to this event.
Please see the Event Details page of our website for more information.
AWA COURT ASSESSMENT
To be assessed contact the Coordinator:
AWA Tennis uses the AWA Court Assessment System, which is done by the American Club PBI coaches. All NEW AWA members participating in any AWA tennis activity must have an AWA Court Assessment so that all players are grouped by ability in our different programs to ensure fun and competitive games. Additional information on this assessment can be obtained from our Assessment coordinator who is responsible for the scheduling of the assessments .This assessment process does not affect any current NTRP, ITN, or USTA rating you may have and will only be used for AWA events.
For any other enquiries contact the Tennis Chair Jasmine Khalil or Trisha Fish
AWA TENNIS CALENDAR 2011-2012
Assessments
September 1, 2011: 12-2 pm
September 6, 2011: 11:30am-1pm
AWA Fall Activities
Doubles Rounds (also know as Social Round Robin)
All levels play on Tuesdays
Starts: September 13, 2011; 8 week season
Ends: November 1, 2011
Doubles Challenge
All levels play on Thursdays
Starts: September 15, 2011
Ends: November 3, 2011
Singles Challenge
Starts w/o September 12, 2011
Flexible Day of Play
# of weeks depends on # of participants
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AWA Winter Activities
Registration Deadline October
Doubles Rounds (also know as Social Round Robin)
All levels play on Tuesdays
Starts: November 29, 2011
Break: December 20 & 27, 2011 and January 3, 2012
Play Resumes: January 10, 2012
Additional Break: January 24, 2012 (Chinese New Year)
Ends: February 14, 2012
Team Tennis
Advanced play on Wednesday, Intermediate play on Thursday
Starts: Week of November 16, 2011
Break: w/o December 21, 28, 2011 and January 4, 2012
Play Resumes: w/o January 10, 2012
Ends: Week of February 1, 2012
10 Week Season
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AWA Spring Activities
Registration Deadline January 2012
Doubles Rounds (also know as Social Round Robin)
All levels play on Tuesdays
Starts: February 28, 2012
Break: March 27, 2012
Play Resumes: April 3, 2012
Additional Break: April 10, 2012 (for Felicia Burch Tournament) and May 1, 2012 (Labour Day)
Ends: May 8, 2012
Doubles Challenge
All levels play on Thursdays
Starts: February 22, 2012
Break: March 29, 2012
Play resumes: April 5, 2012
Additional Break: April 12, 2012 (Felicia Burch Tournament)
Ends: May 10, 2012
Singles Challenge
Flexible Day of Play for all levels
Starts: w/o February 22, 2012
# of weeks depends on # of participants
AWA Tournaments & Luncheon:
Felicia Burch Tournament: April 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13, 2012
Open Tournament: May 14, 15, 16, 17 & 18, 2012
Awards Luncheon: May 23, 2012, 12-3pm
Dates may Change
Page last updated: November 22, 2011