Monday, September 25, 2023

Welcome Fall

 What a beautiful morning it was at the courts, thanks for coming out to participate, 4 courts of tennis. Thank you Steve and Krista. In October (Date TBD) we will host another play day and we hope the Tiger High School Tennis team will come out and participate as well as ATA. Hope to see you there.

Great big thank you to Greg for getting the Barbara & Tom Springer sign made and hung at the Pavilion, well done Greg. 


UPCOMING:

2nd Annual USTA SNM Regional Scramble
October 14, 2023

Register now for the 2nd Annual USTA SNM Regional Scramble. This year’s scramble will take place on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Lions Park in Las Cruces. Hosted by the Las Cruces Tennis Players Association (LCTPA), this scramble is scheduled from 10am – 2:00pm. and includes a t-shirt, round robin format, lunch, awards and prizes.

This event is FREE and a great way to meet your fellow SNM tennis players!

For registration and additional information, click HERE or scan the QR code now.


Thursday, February 16, 2023

TENNIS

ALAMOGORDO PLAY DAYS:  Hosts are needed if this is to continue for the members. Please contact a board member or sign up at the courts. There is a sheet in the picture window box at court 3. We don't have a host for March.  

League Tennis:
Currently the 40+ is in motion. Upcoming league tennis - 18+

February 17-19 is Mixed 55+ sectionals
March 13 - June 4 is 18+ Spring USTA league
March 15-19 is the Rudolph Cars Tennis Classic
March 25-27 is the Sun City Jr. Masters Level 4
April 7-9 is the Westside Spring Challenger l6

Impact Team Tennis formerly known as World Tean Tennis

The layout for ITT is as follows:


50 and Over Team • Teams 2.5 – 4.5 players • Minimum 3 men & 3 women; Maximum 10 players.
Format • 1 line men’s & women’s doubles • 1 line men’s & women’s singles • 2 lines mixed doubles,
6 game pro set, 9-pt tie break at 5 games all. 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5 winners advance

60 and Over Team • Teams - 2.5 – 4.0 players • Minimum 3 men & 3 women; Maximum 10 players. Format • 1 line men’s & women’s doubles • 2 lines mixed doubles, 8 game pro set, 9-pt tie break at 7 games all 3.5 and 4.0 winners advance.  If you are interested in forming or participating on a team Contact Allison Deputy at deputy@southwest.usta.com. Deadline for show of interest is February 28, 2023. 

18 and over team numbers are now available.
To request a team number email Jerry Pippens at pippin@southwest.usta.com. He will need the following information from you if you wish to captain a team. 1. Captain's name, 2. Phone number, 3. Level of play, 4. Playing site.  Registration is already open. Deadline for the initial roster is 2/19, No numbers will be given out after 2/19. Play for the league beings on 3/13, first matches will vary depending on level of play. 

JUNIOR TENNIS UPDATE. The 2023 SNM Junior tennis has begun with the first tournament taking place earlier in February 4th-5th in Las Cruces. The rest of the dates are: June 3rd - The Desert Bowl, July 14-16 - NSMU Jr. Open, August 12th here in Alamo - the Roadrunner Open and November 11-12th - Green Chile Bowl. Help is always needed and appreciated for these tournaments, please contact the appropriate tournament director if you'd like to help. 

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Happy New Year

Congratulations to Brayden Money. On January 28th at 1:00pm his parents are inviting everyone to the courts for a signing ceremony. Brayden will be signing his letter of "intent to play" at LeTourneau. Those of you that have had the chance to play with or against Brayden know how talented he is on the courts. He is also a pretty talented "kicker" for the Alamo HS Football. We wish him all the best for his bright future. 

January Birthday get together: Cathy has made arrangements for dinner at the 19th hole at the golf course. Hope to see you there, dinner is at 5:00pm since the restaurant closes at 7:00pm. 

League Tennis: Currently the 40+ all levels, 18 and over all levels. There is a Westside Challenger Jr L6 taking place January 20-22. February 4-5 is the Las Cruces Jr. Open L6, February 17-19 is the Mixed 55+ sectionals. 

If you are interested in playing league tennis, please contact Allison Deputy for more information: deputy@southwest.ustal.com

2023 Play Days: The ATA would love your help with Play Days. If interested in hosting a play day, please contact a board member. It's easy to host, pick your Saturday and time and format.  Janet & Cathy will host a February 11th play day.