WELCOME TO THE 2013-2014
TENNIS SEASON AT
THE PALM CREEK TENNIS CENTER!!!
November 6, 2013
Courts 5 through 8 are
brand new and state of the art. Courts 1
through 4 are scheduled for surface repairs yet this fall to get us through
this season before they get the same makeover (summer 2014) that 5 through 8
received this summer. By January 1 we
expect the repairs to be completed giving us 8 good playable courts for our
peak season. In the meantime let’s all
work together to utilize the new courts as much as possible. We have open time slots where no play is
scheduled (current schedule to be posted) and by being flexible and by using
earlier and later day playing times than our “normal”, we can consolidate most
of our play to the new courts. At times
we might have to use courts 1 through 4 to cover our needs. Bear with us and know this is a temporary
situation.
We will be distributing (e-mail)
and posting a new 1 page consolidated court schedule which will show organized
play and seasonal independent group activity by organized group or seasonal
independent group leader. Information
will show reservation by group, by court, and by time slot for a full
week. By viewing this form you will be
able to easily keep track of organized and independent play activities you are
involved or interested in – including ball machines and tennis lessons,
etc. You will also be able to see courts
and time slots available for the week to plan pick-up matches with other
players that won’t be a seasonally scheduled play situation. From there you can go on the Reserve My Court.com
website to make your reservation.
Social Tennis has been
played at 8:00 to 9:30 each weekday morning so far this fall. We plan to start our organized play
activities for the season starting Sunday
November 17 with the Sunday couples group hosted by Jerry and Doris Grayson
(6267), and Jack and Lorna Lennox (7343) in the 1:00 to 3:00 timeslot on courts
1 through 8 as needed. Starting Monday November 18, Social Tennis should move to the standard
9:30 to 11:00 timeslot. From that point
forward refer to the play schedule mentioned above for scheduling of your
tennis activities. Club volunteers will
also be updating the Whiteboard in the near future.
Starting Monday November 11, we will be ready to
issue weekly/seasonal court bookings for groups who wish to schedule weekly court
times and court designation for Independent groups of players. If/when you have a group of players who wish
to reserve a court and time please contact Jim Weaver (7284) to book your
seasonal reservation. As Court
Utilization Manager Jim will have the final say of courts and court times
available, and you can discuss available options with him. Once the decision is made, Jim will notify
Mike Murray who will update the 1 page court schedule. As needed, new schedules
will be distributed and posted. Your booking will be made in the name of the
player who has booked with Jim and will be reflected as such on the schedule. Club organized play activities will have
priority over Independent play scheduling.
2013-14 club dues should
be paid at your earliest convenience.
Once again Helen Arnold has volunteered to head up collection. Annual dues will continue to be $15 for
individuals or $20 for couples. You may
stop by Helen’s place (site 865) - to pay dues.
Helen and Glenn Arnold and Sandy
Murray will also be available for club member registration and dues at our
Tennis Pavilion at the courts from 10:30 AM until 11:30 AM this Saturday –
November 9th. Stop on your way to the Palm Creek Welcome
Back party. Please make her job a
little easier and pay at your earliest convenience.
In the near future, our
social/activities calendar will be completed and distributed so you can block
out those important dates on your calendar.
Also, in the near future more bulletin board postings will be put in place
giving new players and existing players an overview of the many playing options
available to Palm Creek Tennis Club members, and will provide the contact names
and phone numbers of the people in charge of the various activities. In the meantime, keep an eye out for any new
players who might be joining us for the first time and provide what help you
can in advising them of our numerous play options. If needed, have them contact Glenn Carter (7485)
or Penny Mason (6603) for additional information.
Welcome back – let’s have a wonderful, fun, and safe
tennis season – at the best park of its kind in Arizona - PALM CREEK
Glenn Carter & Penny
Mason
