New USTA Season - Teams forming

Team registration is opening for the Winter leagues: Adult 40 & Over, Adult 40 & Over Daytime, Mixed 18 & Over, and Adult 65 & Over Daytime. If you are thinking of captaining a team for SCTC, please contact Tom Fuerst, our USTA Director.  usta@sancarlostennis.com

If you are looking for a team to join, register for this event (free) and Tom will try to connect you with the appropriate captain.

Call for sandbaggers!

The Arguello courts become submerged and muddy during a big rain.  We can place sandbags at the base of the slope-side chain link fence. John Wynn has gotten us started (thank you!), but we need more sandbags! If you are a San Carlos residents, use this link to get details on where and when to pick up sandbags. BE sure to watch the video  on proper technique for filling and placing the bags for best flood control. If you live in San Mateo County, this link has sandbag information for all cities in the county.

Let's keep our courts mud-free!

Voting to begin soon on next year's SCTC Board

Each member will soon be sent a unique link to your ballot. Look for it to be sure it doesn't end up labeled as spam. 

Change of Courts for Women's Monday Drop-in

Beginning December 1, this drop-in will be held at the Burton Park courts for December and January.  As of press deadline, the time will be the same: 8am-10am. Contact Dawn Campbell with any questions. dropins@sancarlostennis.com

SCTC Team at USTA Nationals

The 40+ 4.0 Team Wicked captained by Ashi Labouisse and Nancy Miyasaki represented NorCal last month at Nationals in Scottsdale, AZ. We played four matches and ended the championship 2-2: almost every line lost was in supertie and the deciding line in our final battle had an unfortunate retirement due to injury when we were up. We placed 7th out of 17 teams at Nationals and of just under 1,800 40+ 4.0 women’s teams across the U.S. But hands down we had the best time!

Tennis Weekend in Aptos

SCTC players, both long-time club members and some newer faces, spent two days at the Seascape Sports Club in early October, and played LOTS of tennis.  Matches of all types, excellent courts, and blue skies all combined to make it a great weekend. 

Saturday evening's dinner gala, with tasty food and beverages, helped to ease the aches from all that court time.  Prizes were awarded to the tournament's top players  (most matches won) Mirella Bucci and Simon Hurry, as well as recognition for various other achievements (most joint braces, most congenial).  

SCTC Celebrates 50 Years

On Saturday, members gathered for some tennis, refreshments, and sharing of memories of 50 years of tennis.  Raffle prizes included lots of useful club swag and everyone received a SCTC tennis towel. 

 In true SCTC style, many volunteers contributed their time and energy to make this party sizzle. Kudos to Prez Laureen Cortez and  VP Mirella Bucci for planning, coordinating all the volunteers, and tirelessly running things all day. Special thanks to Mirella's son Camden for staffing the registration desk and helping with setup and cleanup.

Laureen cheering our 50 years

Remembering Chuck Smith

We mourn the loss of our treasured friend Chuck Smith, who was always a lively, upbeat player at many SCTC events and teams. Share your memories with his partner, Gypsy Wood, and other family members who would enjoy hearing about stories of Chuck they did not experience firsthand.

Chuck's family is holding a Celebration of Life on November 16, 12:30-2:30pm at Piedmont Community Hall, 711 Highland Ave, Piedmont, CA.  If you plan to attend, please RSVP at either Charleskevinsmith@rsvpify.com or contact Gypsy Wood at soroyawood1920@gmail.com

From the Norcal Newsletter:

Link to the Interview with Jeffrey Peterson

Link to Jeff's description of his tennis journey.  Don't miss the photos!

NEW! Drop In tennis on Saturdays

Got some room in your tennis schedule for some extra sets? Want to meet some new players?

We are trying a new drop-in weekly starting April 12 at 9am on Saturdays at Highland courts. This is open to both men and women - matchups will be both mixed and same gender. Non-members are welcome.  No fee. Let's show the SC Parks Dept that tennis courts are fully utilized for tennis!

SCTC Scores new Tennis Record!

According to our partner in ball recycling, SCTC players have now helped keep 32,400 tennis balls out of US landfills! Isn't that incredible? Keep filling those green cardboard bins, usually available courtside at Arguello. 

Want to help even more? Contact Lisa McKenna pastpresident@sancarlostennis.com and get a workout moving those filled boxes to the Post Office.

Do Good with Racquet Stringing

With all the courts packed these days, I'm guessing your racquet is ready to be restrung. SCTC members Bimal and Hemali Shah's daughter, Yashvi, runs her own stringing business and offers a good deal: cost is only $20 plus cost of strings. Bonus: 20% of her revenue goes to charity. Yashvi promises a 48-hour turnaround. Contact her at 650 741-8383.

Know the Rules before the Match

New USTA Norcal League Rules & Etiquette Flier 

Here's an easy reference to common issues in USTA match play. Download, print, and keep a hard copy in your tennis bag.  You are all set if an opponent doesn't know the current Rules.

Did You Cancel Your Event Registration?
SCTC does not give refunds, but your account will be credited for the full amount of registration. The system doesn't automatically apply a credit, if you have one. Please follow these instructions to register for paid events using any credits in your account: Using a credit to pay for a new event.pdf

Tennis Lessons at Arguello Courts

 Are you looking to make a positive change to your game?  Improve your skills or add new ones?   Do you want to work on doubles strategy with a partner or set up a team clinic?

Silicon Valley Tennis Academy offers adult tennis lessons at the Arguello courts.   Please contact the Academy for prices and available time slots at contactus@svtennisacademy.com