50th Anniversary Celebration of SCTC

Celebrate with members on Saturday September 27th at 4:00pm at Arguello. Come play tennis, eat, drink and be merry! Register here (no cost - included in membership fee!).  

Many members started the celebration this past week on Laurel St under our banner. photo by Tom Chiang.

Above is Stephanie Patterson, who submitted the winning photo with the banner! Steph, I'll figure out a prize and get it to you.  Additional photos of the party were taken by Tom Chiang and can be viewed here. Well, soon as I can figure out how to link them.

Upcoming: New Season of Club Leagues

Registration for the next season of Club leagues will open on Monday, Sept 1.  The full list of leagues is available on the Events page.

For the first time, non-members will be able to sign up after Sept 17 so they can experience why our club is a favorite for peninsula tennis players. It also means that members should not delay in registering if they want to get into a league. 

Upcoming Event: Tennis Away Trip in Aptos

 Join us for two days (Oct 3 and 4) of social tennis at Seascape Sports Club in Aptos. There will be tournament play of mixed and same gender doubles from 11am-5pm both days. Pickleball option - bring your paddle!

Saturday evening will be the gala dinner at Sevy's Bar and Kitchen, a local favorite for good food and lively ambiance. Non-tennis playing guests can sign up for this dinner and spend their other time exploring beaches, wineries, shops and galleries.

Solo players welcome; partners are switched throughout the tourney. Even if all spots are filled, don't hesitate to sign up for the waitlist, as we usually accept 3 or 4 players from that list. ONE SPOT NOW OPEN.

Time to Speak UP for Tennis

On Wednesday, Sept 17, 6:00pm at the Adult Community Center (601 Chestnut St) there will be a community meeting for public comment on a new Master Plan for San Carlos Parks. One option being considered is to build a new pool/community center at Burton Park, likely replacing the tennis courts. More information about the proposed Master Plan and the meeting can be found here:  https://www.sancarlosparksmp.com/

We need tennis players and tennis parents to make their needs for court space a priority. If Burton courts are removed, that halves the number of tennis-dedicated courts open to the public. San Carlos residents, in particular, need to attend this meeting and speak up for tennis!

Sad Goodbye to Chuck Smith

A tragic accident on a stairway recently caused severe spinal injury to Chuck, and he passed shortly afterwards. Many of us remember Chuck as an energetic tennis partner with a rocket-speed forehand shot, always playing with a smile and ready to laugh (after the point ended!). 

Condolences can be sent to his partner, Gypsy Wood, at gypsywood@aol.com. When a date is set for a memorial service, which will likely be in October, it will be announced here.

All In Tennis League - New Season  Sept 8 – Nov 2.  

Want an alternative to USTA? They’ve built systems that emphasize skill-matched, enjoyable matches. Placement in tiers is based on a mix of NTRP, TennisRecord, and UTR data.  Find more details HERE. and Register Here. New players receive a high quality All In Tennis League hat.

For the first time, All In Tennis is offering a Singles Flex League in addition to doubles. REGISTER TODAY!  There's also a pilot Mixed doubles league.

Next: Twilight Doubles

What could be more fun than some Saturday afternoon tennis, a few snacks, and then going out for dinner with the gang? The first one was July 19 and there could be more if we get some help organizing. 

Want to help keep this running? Contact Maggi funday@sancarlostennis.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!

USTA Results

Another victory for SCTC's W18+3.5 Daytime team led by Nancy Miyasaki and Ashi Labouisse!  "The air in Sacramento was sizzling (over 100 degrees in the shade) and some of the opponents were half our age (or younger), but our 18+ 3.5 Daytime Racq Pacq prevailed in all four of our initial matches and swept in the Final. Racq, Pacq & Stacq ‘em! Another exciting and very fun days with these court ninjas. 2025 NorCal Champions for the 40+ and 18+ Daytime seasons!"

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!

Looking for a USTA Team to Join?

Here's the link to all the SCTC teams.  Don't see one for you? Contact our USTA Director to get help starting a new team. usta@sancarlostennis.com

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