Welcome to the 2011 Tennis Season at Roton Point!

Whether you’re a seasoned player, or just taking up the sport, we hope everyone will be sure to stop by the Pro Shop early in the season to speak with our tennis staff about all the adult and youth programs and events that are offered.  I’m very pleased to report that our Tennis Director, Tom Wright, and his wife Charlene, are returning for their 14th season to again oversee the Roton Point tennis program.  We are also very fortunate to have back our two assistant pros from last year – Rishan Kuruppu and Ryan Brookshaw.  Joining them will be a third assistant pro, Alastair Barnes, from Bournemouth, England, a junior studying law at the University of Tulsa; and Britt Gordon of Darien, who will maintain the courts in the closing hours each day, and assist with the children’s camps.  2011 is shaping up to be a great tennis season, and we encourage you to sign up early for the programs, clinics, and events that are of interest – see you on the courts!

Jim Bradford

Chairman

RPA Tennis Committee

2011 Tennis Schedule

April	30		Saturday	Tennis Shop Opens
May	1		Sunday	Ladies Tennis Meeting
	2		Monday	Ladies Tennis Camp Begins
	4		Wednesday	Men’s Team Mixer
	11		Wednesday	Men’s Team Mixer
	14		Saturday	Men’s Team Mixer
	20		Friday	Mixer (1) / Opening Tennis Party
	27		Friday	Mixer (2) / Memorial Weekend
June	11		Saturday	Men’s Member Guest Tournament (Rain Date-Saturday, August 20)
	17		Friday	Mixer (3)
	18		Saturday	Ladies B/C Member Guest Tournament (Rain Date-Saturday, August 6)
	18		Saturday	Rolling Tournament Sign-up Deadline
	20		Monday	Junior Program Starts
	24		Friday	Ladies A Member Guest Tournament (Rain Date-Friday, July 8th)
	25		Saturday	Davis Cup Tournament (Rain Date-Saturday, July 23)
July	1		Friday	Mixer (4)
	8		Friday	Ladies Member Guest Tournament (A Players)- Rain Date
	9		Saturday	Men’s Doubles Tournament
	10		Sunday	Men’s Doubles Tournament (Rain Date/Semi’s)
	16		Saturday	Mixed Doubles Tournament
	17		Sunday	Mixed Doubles Tournament (Rain Date/Semi’s)
	17		Sunday	Junior/Senior Tournament & Awards
	23		Saturday	Davis Cup Tournament- Rain Date
	26		Tuesday	Ladies Team Dinner
August	6		Saturday	Ladies Member Guest Tournament (B/C Players)-Rain Date
	20		Saturday	Men’s Member Guest Tournament (Rain Date)
September	3		Saturday	Tournament Finals
	4		Sunday	Tournament Finals
	5		Monday	Tournament Finals & Awards
	10		Saturday	Mixed Member Guest Tournament
	11		Sunday	Mixed Member Guest -Rain Date
	11		Sunday	Tennis Office Closes

From Tom Wright:

Dear Members,

I am looking forward to my fourteenth summer with great anticipation. As you know from past seasons, I will always try to encourage you and your friends to get involved. The tennis programs at Roton Point offer many opportunities; take advantage.

New members are always of great concern to me. I want you to become part of the tennis fabric as soon as possible. We all have a comfort zone; let me personally (on court) evaluate your present skill. If you wish, it would give me pleasure to introduce you to members of similar playing ability. It is that type of little “extra” that you may expect from the entire staff again this summer. Come by early and let’s catch up!

Tom Wright Director

Pro Shop

The hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. seven days a week. Be assured that your telephone inquiries will be handled quickly and courteously. The shop is well stocked with all your tennis needs and more, restringing and minor repairs are usually performed the same day, and there is always a full selection of demo frames available for the prospective buyer.

Tournament Book

Every member should know about what events are offered and when they are held. The “tournament book” will be available in the Pro Shop. In it will be a listing of all the events for the summer. This book also contains sign-up sheets for each of the events. Bring your calendar, pick your events and sign up early. Remember, some events have limited space.

Members, please understand that if you enter any events it is your responsibility to follow through. Each member will be called by the tennis staff and given their starting time.

About Mixers

Make yourself a promise that this summer you will attend at least one mixer. The tennis staff will always be on hand both to play and to move you around in a mixer format. Play a round or two, have some refreshments and play a bit more. That’s what these mixers are all about. I hope that sounds like fun, so be sure to join us.

DATES OF MIXERS:
May 2oth, 27th, June 17th, July 1st, July 23rd.

Davis Cup

Inquiries are always welcome concerning this popular all day event.

Balanced teams will play each other in two separate round robin formats. Each participant will have a variety of partners and opponents. Sixty four men and women will have the time of their life. Make no mistake, this is one event not to miss.

DATE:
June 25th – Davis Cup

About the 2011 Junior Program

JUNIOR  TENNIS CLASS  TIMES

12 & Under Mon./Tues./Wed./Fri.                12:00 – 12:45

15 & Under Mon./Tues./Wed./Fri.                12:45  -  1:30

10 & Under Mon./Tues./Wed./Fri.                  1:30  -  2:15

8 & Under- (Girls) Mon./Wed./Fri.                         2:15  -  3:00

8 & Under- (Boys) Mon./Wed./Fri.                         3:00  -  3:45

Pee Wee (4 & 5 yrs.) Tues. & Fri.                            4:00  -  4:30

*High Performance

Jr. Team Practice Monday                               4:00  -  5:30

*Separate Charge Per Time

CLASSES CAN BE SIGNED UP FOR ONLY IN THE PRO SHOP!

Every interested junior will be accommodated. For member convenience, the program offers three separate sessions from which to choose.

2011 Jr. Tennis Program

8 & Under: Session 1-       June 20 – July 8          8 Classes:
Session 2-       July 11 – July 29          9 Classes:
Session 3-       Aug. 1 – Aug. 19            9 Classes:
(Classes on Mon.,Wed.,Fri.)

10/12/15 & Under:  Session 1-       June 20 – July 8         11 Classes:
Session 2-       July 11 – July 29         12 Classes:
Session 3-       Aug. 1 – Aug. 19           12 Classes:
(Classes on Mon.,Tues.,Wed.,Fri.)

Pee Wee: Session 1-       June 21 – July 8             6 Classes:
(4 & 5 yrs.)                 Session 2-       July 12 – July 29          6 Classes:
Session 3-       Aug. 2 – Aug. 19             6 Classes:
(Classes on Tues. & Fri.)

No Classes on July 4^th.

**SIGN-UP CAN BE DONE ONLY IN THE TENNIS SHOP.**

NO REFUNDS after a Session has started.

CANCELLATIONS must be done IN PERSON.

No class make-ups as there will be NO CHARGE FOR RAIN DAYS.

Roton Point Tennis Committee

Ladies Teams Management Directive

The objective of the Ladies’ tennis teams (A,B,C) is to be as competitive as possible.  For this reason, the captains will choose from the top players available each week, potentially limiting the play of some team members.

After the initial tennis meeting, where all the interested women will sign up, the Ladies Tennis Committee will meet again to determine the initial rosters for each team.  Once the number of players per team is determined, the number of open spots for each team will be announced.  At that point, there will be several ways to determine who will be chosen to fill those spots.  None of these methods will be used exclusively.  These methods include:

-          Pro Evaluation – during the camp weeks;
-          Prior-Year Record – including assessment by current captains and the Tennis Director; and
-          Specific try-outs (if there are more players interested than spots available) – the players vying for the spots will play a set in a round robin format as soon as possible to determine a ranking.

After the selection period, the final rosters will be announced and submitted to the league.   While the beginning of the season placements may not be perfect, a record-based system will allow movement as  appropriate.  Furthermore, if a player is playing at the top of her team and winning consistently, she is free to approach the Tennis  Director and request a try-out for the following year, however, a winning record is considered a prerequisite.

Pre-season camps are open to all players who played a match for that team during the previous season.  All new members must attend the pre-season tennis camp for evaluation purposes or speak with the Tennis Director if this is not possible.

In order to participate on a team, each member must commit to play at least three (3) matches and are strongly encouraged to attend practice the day before her specific match.  The B Team will have both a “Competitive” team for those women who can commit to those three matches and a “Social” team for those women who would rather play only in round-robins and other intra-club functions.

In the case that no team members are available for a specific spot on a given team, that team may pull from one of the other teams according to league rules.  Subbing on a different team will not affect her standings on her assigned team.  The Ladies’ Teams’ Captains will strive to play as many women each week as possible by limiting the number of matches played by any one individual each week, to just one match.

Practice will be limited to the roster of the specific team.  Round Robins will be open to all team members.

Line-ups must be emailed to ALL team members by the day listed below to avoid any possibility of not having a full line-up and hence defaulting matches.  Line-ups will also be posted in the pro shop.

Any woman not displaying good sportsmanship both on the court (during practice time or match play) or off the court (in her treatment of coaches, captains, and teammates) will be asked to leave the team.

A Team – 8 Lines, 16 players.  Roster = 24 Minimum
-          Line up emailed and posted no later than Friday afternoon
-          Practice = Monday morning
-          Match = Tuesday morning-

B Team – 6 Lines, 12 players.  Roster = 24 Minimum
-          Line up emailed and posted no later than Monday afternoon
-          Practice = Wednesday morning
-          Match = Thursday morning

C Team – 6 Lines, 12 players.  Roster = 24 Minimum
-          Line up emailed and posted no later than Saturday afternoon
-          Practice = Tuesday morning
-          Match = Wednesday morning

Tennis Committee Tennis Committee meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm in the Hotel board room. If you’d like to join the committee or participate in a tennis function, please contact Jim Bradford. Clinics Adult and Junior Spring and Summer clinics are available. Please contact Tom Wright, Director of Tennis, (203) 838-1606, or stop by the Tennis Shop for more information. Lessons Private: $70/ hr – $35 / 1/2 hr Semi-Private (2 people): $35 each Clinics (Groups 3 or more) – Adults & Juniors: $30/ hr Schedules Juniors (Ages 10 – 17) 12:00 – 4:00 pm weekdays (except holidays and weekday club events). Juniors are allowed to play on any open court during the hours of 2:00 – 4:00 pm weekdays and may not be bumped by seniors. League Play (Interclub) If you’d like to participate on one of the Interclub teams, please contact the appropriate captain:

Junior Interclub: Tom Wright (Tennis Director) Ladies’ Interclub: Cindy Wittstock, Caroline Yackery Mens’ Interclub: Joe Fucigna Men’s 50+ Team: Brian Skinner Tom Dragone

[Due to league rules, all Interclub make-ups have court priority.]  Ladies’ Interclub 3 teams play as follows: one ‘A’ team on Tuesday, one ‘B’ team on Thursday, and one ‘C’ team on Wednesday mornings. Team practice is held on the day prior to matches. Men’s Interclub 3 teams play Wednesday evenings. Two 50+ teams play Thursday evenings. Junior Interclub One League — matches are played on Thursday (12 to 4 pm). Please contact Tom Wright for more information. Dress Code The dress code is in effect at all times. Boys (17 and under) — Appropriate tennis shirt with collar, tennis shorts, tennis warm-ups and sweats. Men — Appropriate tennis shirt with collar, tennis shorts, tennis warm-ups and sweats. Women/Girls — Appropriate shirts, tees and tank tops, tennis dresses, tennis skirts, tennis shorts, tennis warm-ups and sweats. Shoes — Appropriate approved clay court tennis shoes are required. Note — No men’s tank tops, undershirts, t-shirts, or numerical sports uniform shirts. No bathing suits, jeans, jams, men’s long shorts, golf shorts, or Bermuda shorts cut-offs, gym or jogging shorts, no street clothes, no workout clothes, and no halter tops. All players must be in proper tennis attire or they will be asked to leave the court. The Tennis Director, Tennis Staff, or General Manager will enforce the dress code. Dress Code Enforcement Policy 1) Any person observing a dress code violation should report it to the tennis staff on duty at the time. 2) Prior to play, if a player is notified they are improperly dressed, they may not go onto the court until the infraction is corrected. 3) Once play has begun and a dress code infraction is observed, the tennis staff will inform the person of the violation at the earliest opportunity. The tennis staff will request it not occur again, and hand out a copy of the Dress Code and Enforcement Policy. The violator will be allowed to finish the match, unless the violation is due to improper footwear that damages the court. 4) The General Manager will be notified of all infractions. 5) All dress code violations after the first infraction will result in a formal notice from the General Manager and a loss of tennis privileges.

Revised on June 15, 2011