Closing the club this Sunday, October 12 (noon)

Please come by to help put TCTC to bed for the winter. We'll need help taking down the windscreens and packing up the shed. We'll leave the nets up until sundown for those who want to get in one last hit.

Resurfacing touchup this Wednesday

All three courts will be unavailable from noon until sundown. Thanks for your patience.

AGM and Special Presentation to Merv

This year's annual general meeting took place on Saturday, September 21, and in addition to club business and electing the 2009 executive committee, a special presentation was made by Linda Nye honouring Merv Mason. In appreciation of Merv's more than 50 years as a member and 20 years as court steward (a role he began in 1985), he was presented with a lifetime membership at TCTC, represented by a certificate and a gold shoe tag with the number #1 on it (we'll have to retire that number!). Linda spoke of Merv's long tenure at the club (when he joined, membership cost $13), the fact that his name is on every tournament trophy (except for ladies doubles and singles!) 13 times, and that when asked to describe Merv using one word in celebration of his 70th birthday a few years ago, the following were some of members' thoughts: wise, gentleman, and champion -- sentiments we all share. On behalf of past and current members, we extend a warm thank you to our stalwart court steward, fellow member, and friend. Thank you, Merv!

2008 Reg Cowan Tournament Survived.

This year's Reg Cowan Mixed Doubles Tournament was won by Lan Luan and Steven Rumazza, who defeated Ellen McLean and Parvez Tehrani by the score of 6-1, 6-1 in this weekend's final. Due to some rain on Saturday, Lan and Steven played three matches on Sunday to win the championship - not an easy feat! Click here for the final results.

Big thanks to Linda, Niladri, Sherry, and Oz who helped dry the courts early on Sunday morning. Also, big thanks to Zaria and gang for feeding the spectators and participants during the final. Finally, a big thanks to all participants for accommodating the change in match times due to the rainy weather. Although the weather forecast was gloomy, this year's Reg Cowan tournament survived.

2008 Reg Cowan Tournament

Dear tournament participants and members:
The 2008 Reg Cowan Tournament will be held at this weekend. Please checkout the drawsheet in order to find out the couples and the time schedule of games. Don't miss the BBQ on Sunday at 2 pm, and join us to watch the final match of the tournament.

Notice of 2008 TCTC Annual General Meeting:
Sunday, September 21, 2 pm

Please join us for the 2008 AGM, which will be held at the club on Sunday, September 21, 2008. There will be a round robin event at 11am, followed by the AGM and a pizza lunch at 2pm.

2009 Executive Positions
The following positions on the executive are up for election, and our nominating committee has put forward the following candidates:
Social Committee Chair - Anne Bartok
Tournament Committee Chair - Chris Manansala
Grounds Committee Chair - Dan Camposano
Treasurer - Parvez Tehrani
President - Paul Darragh

TCTC End-of-Year Party
Saturday, September 27, 6:30pm
We will be holding the end-of-year dinner and party on Saturday, September 27th. It will be a great evening, during which we will hand out tournament trophies (and some nifty door prizes). We hope to see lots of you there.

Buy your Tickets from Merv, Linda Nye or Cynthia Barry.

Members:$15
Non-members:$20
At the door:$25

*** if you require a vegetarian meal, please let Merv, Linda or Cynthia know a.s.a.p.

Saturday, September 27, Sky Dragon Restaurant (280 Spadina Avenue - SW corner Spadina and Dundas)
6:30 pm - Drinks and Mingle (cash bar)
7:30 pm sharp - Dinner will be served

MENU
SpringRolls
Deep Fried Wonton & BBQ
Spareribs
WontonSoup
Rainbow Beef in Phoenix Nest
Fried Bean Curd in Chef's Sauce
Fried Boneless Chicken with Lemon Sauce
Pan Fried Mixed Vegetable Sauteed Shrimp with Cashew Nuts
Deep Fried Fish with Sweet and Sour Souce
Fried Rice with Shrimp and Pork
Fried Noodle with Chicken
Almond Pudding Tea will be served with the meal.

There will be a cash bar:
$4 for White Wine and Domestic Beer
$5 for Red Wine and Mixed Drinks

Calling on all TCTC shutterbugs:

September 15th is the deadline to submit your photos to our first photo contest. Have fun, be creative... but hurry!
Capture your favorite TCTC Kodak moment and have it featured on our website.

We need at least 10 entrants to run the contest -- otherwise, this year's entrants will be included in next year's contest. Current entries are featured here:
http://flickr.com/photos/trinitycollegetennis/sets/72157605217305686/
Send your photos to trinitytennis@yahoo.com.

Grand prize: $200 Merchant of Tennis gift certificate
Other prizes: Tennis balls and gear
Prizes to be awarded at our Annual General Meeting in September.

The more photos you enter, the more chances to win!

2008 Reg Cowan Mixed Doubles Tournament

The Reg Cowan Mixed Doubles Tournament is the season's last tournament, where you and your mixed doubles partner are randomly put together. It will take place on Saturday and Sunday, September 13-14, 2008. The sign-up deadline for the Tournament is 5 pm, Tuesday, September 9, 2008. For any question or issue please contact the tournament director:
John Tse
416. 708 3795
johntse71@hotmail.com

2008 Men's and Women's Singles Tournament Results

On Sunday August 24th, instead of the rain at the noon the audience watched high quality tennis matches. Ryo Tokunaga, Nicola Woods, Alfredo Lizoain and Elena Capatina are this year's Singles Tournament winners. For a detailed information about match results please click here to download the complete drawsheet. Furthermore, visit our TOURNAMENTS page and our Flickr PHOTOS section to see the pictures of the final matches and the players.

2008 Men's and Women's Singles draw sheets with the updated scores from the matches of the week one.

Some fantastic competitive tennis was on display during this past weekend's Singles Tournaments. For the updated scores for all Singles Tournaments click here. Please note the start times for the remaining matches for all Singles Tournaments. Come out and support the remaining participants!

2008 Men's and Women's Singles Tournament Draw Sheets are posted.

Dear TCTC members and tournament players! Here are the tournament draw sheets: click here to download the Excel document, which includes all four categories for men and women, for A and B. There are four tabs. In order to see the schedule and your opponent please select the tab of your own category at the bottom of the Excel sheet.

Please be aware of that there will be five minutes warm-up and 15 minutes default time. It will be strictly enforced because we have a lot of matches to get through. Enjoy the tournament!

Singles tournaments this weekend and next

Just a reminder that the courts will be used by the men's and women's A and B singles tournaments the weekends of Aug 16-17 & 23-24.

Check the website on Friday, August 15th to see the tournament draw sheets with scheduled match times, so you can plan your non-match play and spectating. (Note: Estimated times will vary depending on weather, length of matches, etc.)

2008 Doubles Winners

Despite a little rain on Day Two of the tournament (thanks to Parvez, Mark, and Kyoshi for their early-morning sequeegeeing efforts), we held the finals on Sunday, July 13th. Kevin Bolger and Mike Goldstein beat Harris Rosen and Dan DeAngelis (6-1, 6-4). Play was delayed by Harris's wife's efforts to throw extra clothing over the fence to her husband, which snagged on the barbed wire and flew flag-like in the breeze until Harris managed to retrieve them using his sheer height and a yardstick. In the women's doubles, Nicola Woods and Jennifer Cotterchio successfully defended their title, beating Danijela Konforte and Nicole Hong (6-2, 6-1). Congratulations to all - it was great tennis to watch!

Men's and Women's Doubles Tournament Draw Sheets are posted.

Dear TCTC members and tournament players! Here is the tournament draw sheet for men: click here to download;
and here is the tournament draw sheet for women: click here to download.
Enjoy the games!

Community Team A Matches on Wednesday, July 9th and Wednesday, July 16th

Please take note of the revisions in the calendar. All three courts will be used starting at 6 pm. The league had accommodated us during our resurfacing and we are trying to makeup some of our home games to show off our new courts. Please come out and cheer; and thanks for your support.

Men's A2 Team Final Playoff Match - Thursday 5pm

This Thursday at 5 pm, our very own Harris Rosen and Dan De Angelis will be playing a team from Kew Gardens for the league championship. The match was called due to darkness last week. Harris and Dan won the first set and are tied 1-1 in the second set. They need to win one more set to clinch the top spot for TCTC. Come on out to support our men's team in their bid to win the city league!

Community Team A Match on Wednesday, July 9th

Please take note of the revision in the calendar. All three courts will be used starting at 6 pm. The league had accommodated us during our resurfacing and we are trying to makeup some of our home games to show off our new courts. Please come out and cheer and thanks for your support.

2008 Mixed Doubles Winners

Nicola Woods & Kirby Chan are this year's Mixed Doubles winners. Yeah! Congratulations... If you'd like to see all match results please go to our TOURNAMENTS page and click on the related link.

Mixed Doubles Tournament Draw Sheet

Dear TCTC members and tournament players! Here is the tournament draw sheet: click here to download, and enjoy the tournament.

Rescheduled Matches - Courts Unavailable Monday night

The Men's A2 team will be using all three courts this Monday (June 23) from 6pm on to play a rainout match from last week. The team apologizes for this inconvenience but encourages everyone to come out to support them.

Please wear appropriate footwear on our new courts!

It's been brought to our attention that someone wore black-soled sneakers on court three, which left black skid marks all over the new surface. Please do your part to keep our courts in great shape by wearing non-marking soled shoes (and please remove any items you bring on court, like sharp can lids, empty water bottles, etc.).

Court Resurfacing Update: May 30th

The court resurfacing is complete, and the courts are now playable (right on schedule)! Please do your part to keep them clean by taking away your garbage (especially tennis ball can lids), and keep them secure by locking up (or arranging for the last person playing to do so).

Enter TCTC's 2008 Photo Contest!

Open to all members.
Send photos (of members and events) to trinitytennis@yahoo.com. Photos will be posted on our website.
Grand prize: $200 Merchant of Tennis gift certificate
Other prizes: Tennis balls and gear
Prizes to be awarded at our Annual General Meeting in September.
The more photos you enter, the more chances to win!

Resurfacing Update

We're still on track for the final phase of our court resurfacing for the week of May 26th. All three courts will be unavailable for 3-4 days. We have also reserved the week of June 2nd, in case of weather delays. Thanks for your patience during this project. It will be worth the wait when we play on our new (US Open Blue) courts this summer!

Women Players Needed for Community B Team

If you're interested in playing some matches and representing Trinity College Tennis Club, we are looking for women players for the Community B Team. It's a short season, and you would only have to play half a dozen matches (on Wednesday evenings at 6pm). Our first match is this Wednesday (May 21st) at Dentonia.

Please contact team captain, Joe Mandarino if you are interested: joseph9t6@yahoo.com

May 17th Round Robin Update

Today's Round Robin and BBQ is still taking place, but will start at 2 pm in order to give the courts time to dry. So please come and join us for lunch and some tennis!

TCTC Club Security Update - New Shoe Tag and Combination

Our shed and courts were left unlocked all night recently, and some of our shoe tags are missing. This is a serious breach of security, and we are issuing new shoe tags with a new combination, effective Monday, May 12th. Please pick up your new shoe tag from Merv, who is at the courts on weekdays from 4pm until sundown (weather permitting). It is the responsibility of all TCTC members to lock up if they are the last ones leaving the court, whether in the daytime or evening.

How to Close the Club
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1) Put chairs away.
2) Put garbage/recycling bins in shed.
3) Lock shed.
4) Lock courts.
5) If you are amongst the last to leave, please ensure whoever is left knows EXACTLY WHAT TO DO.
6) Daytime or night-time, if you're the last to leave you MUST lock up. We do not keep the shed or courts open during the day if no-one is there.

Membership is Full!

As of May 10th, we have closed the membership and are no longer accepting applications. Thanks to all returning members for getting their applications in so promptly.

Opening Day - Saturday, April 19, 2008

10am: All hands on deck to open the courts!! Bring a coffee; we'll supply the donuts...

7:30pm - Opening Day Party: Come and celebrate the start of the tennis season at the Pour House (182 Dupont Street - at the top of St. George Street). New members are especially welcome.

News on the 2008 Season

Hi, everyone! Hope you are having a great winter. Here is the 2008 TCTC calendar of events, and some beginning of the season highlights:

• Returning member applications have been emailed out, and the How to Join page has been updated with all the information new and returning members need to sign up.
• April 1: Deadline for returning members to take advantage of $90 returning fee (price goes up to $100 after this date).
• April 19, 10am: Opening day (please come help open the courts).
• April 19, 7:30pm: Opening day party at the Pour House (182 Dupont Street - at the top of St. George Street).

Looking forward to seeing you on the courts! -MH