July 2010 - Napa Valley Tennis Association

NVTA
Committed to Promoting Tennis in the Napa Valley
July 2010 - Vol 1, Issue 1
In This Issue
Greetings NVTA member!
President's Serve
We Welcome New and
Renew ed Members
Update Your Contact info
Online!
Our Grand Slam Tennis Classic
Tourney -Big Success!
Volunteers Made it the Best
Seen Around the Courts!
And the NVTA Winners Are...
Players at Work!
SNMWTL UPDATE
Captain's Corner
Finally!! Tennis Ball Recycling!!
Keep Chairs Off the Law n
Please
Day for the Queen Tourney
Coming Up
Sportabout is the Place!
Friday Night Tennis to be held
August 27th.
70s Event to be Held in
Vacaville
Please Close the Gates!!!
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Another banner year for the
Fourth of July Classic. Entries
exceeded 350 with many
members participating and
winning (photos below). We
made approximately $4,300
profit. The new observation
deck at court 8 donated by
Fred Facchini was a big hit.
Many players and spectators
enjoyed the shade of the newly
rebuilt canopy over the
bleachers at court 5, thanks to Mark Stuart and his
helper, Jim Vanoli.
Quick Tennis Links
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USTA Norcal
Sonoma,Napa, Marin League
ATP Tour
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President's Serve
The board meetings are back to the second
Wednesday of each month. The meeting locations will
rotate so if you wish to attend, please contact Bob
Walsh [email protected] or 255-2794.
Again on August 13-15 we will host one of four USTA
Adult Districts. The winning teams from each of the four
districts will then go to the Section in Carmel later in
August. Some of you will be playing and some of you
will be volunteering. If you want to be one of the
volunteers, please contact Bob Walsh at
[email protected] or 707-255-2794.
A reminder to all NVTA team Captains!! Your team
members must be NVTA members in order to join your
team!!! Membership info is on our website.
-Bob Walsh, President
We Welcome New and Renewed Members
Carmen Contreras 967-8645 [email protected]
Rhonda Bridge 759-3727 [email protected]
Anne Ridens 421-2674 [email protected]
Thomas Morphis 337-6606 [email protected]
Susan Hafleigh 255-8066 [email protected]
Dan Hunt 326-3425 [email protected]
Debi Joy 252-2912 [email protected]
Pat Speka 746-1444 [email protected]
Scott Harrop and Olivia Crudgington 320-3036 [email protected]
Clyde Burns 738-1410 [email protected]
Rohit Patel 258-5514 [email protected]
Adam Maurer & Melissa Martin 619 962-9838 [email protected]
Barry Cothran 738-3638 [email protected]
Jennifer Phipps 479-6776 [email protected]
Vera Rowsey 510 222-1456 [email protected]
Machiko Shimada- [email protected]
Phillip French 265-0600 [email protected] and Patty Ketchum
[email protected] and children Sophia, Sasha, Jordon,
Madison
Megan Skupny 815-0019 [email protected]
Christy Roberts 415 806-2323 [email protected]
Victoria Froelicher 224-8638
Leeann Agee 415 686-7259 [email protected]
Update Your Contact info Online!
Hey members, you can now access the complete NVTA membership directory online. Simply log
onto napatennis.org, look in the lower left corner for "CD login". Your username is the first letter of
your first name followed by your last name. (Example: bwalsh). The password is 1234. Then go to
"user menu" where you can click on member list or click on "your details" to edit your own phone #
and email address.
Our Grand Slam Tennis Classic Tourney -Big Success!
A huge effort was made to prepare the courts and grounds for this tournament to make it the best
ever. Mark Stuart installed the awnings over the clubhouse doors, Bev Wilson designed the colorful
new sign and Mark installed it. The rebuilt canopy on the east side of the center garden was a big
addition this year along with the viewing deck at the far east side. Nets were replaced by the team of
Bob Walsh, Al and Fred Facchini and Chuck Simonds.
Many volunteers were busy behind the scenes
making sure that things went smoothly. Every
morning the setup crew began at 6:30 and earlier to
set out the water, single sticks, clean bathrooms
and dump the trash. That crew was Chuck
Simonds, Fred Facchini, Matt Forbes, Til
Noeggerath, Al Facchini, Dick Giusto, Phil Lampe
and Bob Walsh. Many of this same crew were there
each night to put everything away. Al Facchini kept
the ice coming. The food and drink tables were
beautifully done again by the famous Bruce and
Barbara team. Their crew of helpers included Julie
Jerome, Lis MacDonald, Mark Glickstein, Phil
Jerome, Tove Robinson, Jan Matijasic &, Cindi
Glasier. Some worked the desk and some donated
food. Jan and her team of court monitors supported
the officials. The court monitors were Tony Kelly,
Lis MacDonald, Jan Matijasic, Phyllis Harris, Don
Hamilton, Yong Willendrup, Ann Smith, Gila
Freeberg, Beverly Leonard, Cindi Glasier and Jan
Edwards.
Thanks to all of you for helping make our
tournament such a big success and if we forgot
to mention your name please forgive us
Top, Mark Stuart installs the awnings; center, Bob,
Al, Fred and Chuck replace a net; bottom, Bob and
Chuck tighten things up!
Volunteers Made it the Best
Clock wise: Bob and Bev celebrate the installation of the new sign; Jan Edwards and Ref Chris Moore
k eep the players on track ; Barb Pahl shows off the 2010 T-Shirt; Julie Jerome smiles and manages
the snack table as always. The tournament desk is run by Dedee Winfield with Referee, Cathy Christo,
Phyllis Harris volunteers as a court monitor.
Seen Around the Courts!
Clock wise: Dave, Braas, Esther Guardado, and Linda Chastain watch a great match; Cindi Glasier
and Rudy Portis are lick ing their wounds inflicted by the eventual champs; Lorraine is being offered
bananas by Larry Gable for some reason; Ben Caron has a new friend; Mark G, Lorraine, Bob G. and
Bruce Lamoreaux are having a great day. Larry, Mik e and Bull enjoy the 4.5 mens dubs match;
And the NVTA Winners Are...
Top left: Jan Edwards and Susie Savino are runners up in the 3.5 dubs; Top right: Ben Caron and Ken
Leahy are runners up in the 3.5 men's division (Ken was also a finalist in the singles division); Center
photos: Barb Woodbridge pulls a "Hat Trick " by winning the mxd dubs with Blain Wong as well as the
women's dubs with Ann Smith! Lower left: Napa Valley College players also had some great success:
Gerardo Paez was the 3.0 men's singles champion! Lower right: Congrats also to Nancy Wong (third
from left) who was a 4.5 doubles champ.
Congratulations to all players!
Players at Work!
Clock wise: Bev Leonard and Ging Chan; Bob Guardado shows us a beautiful service motion; Bob and
Chuck discuss strategy; Jan wishes Gila Freeberg luck in her next match; Ben and Ken are rock in'!
SNMWTL UPDATE
Chairperson Nancy Gardner Reports-The Sonoma/Napa/Marin Women's Tennis League is gearing up
for the start of the 2010-2011 season in early September. All practices and matches are held on
week day mornings.
This year, NVTA is fielding three teams: A-3, B-1, and B-2. If you are free week day mornings and
would like to join a tennis team, please contact Nancy Gardner at 944-1345, or
[email protected].
Captain's Corner
Jan Edwards Reports-The NVTA
3.5 Women's team aka "Slick
Chicks" are headed to Districts in
August, with a undefeated record
of 11 - 0! We won our second
playoff match 3-2 against the very
tough Benicia team. Our super
stars of the match were our
singles players, Susan Collins and
Charlotte Hart, both undefeated all
season! A special thanks to our
friends and family who came out
to cheer us on ... It makes a huge
difference to hear everyone
cheering on the sidelines! The
Slick Chicks are: Sheila
Chapman, Susan Collins, Jane
Cunningham, Susie Davis, Jan
Edwards, Esther Guardado, Phyllis Harris, Sharon Harris, Charlotte Hart, Kim Hocker, Marie Kelly,
Whitney Miller, Kim Phinney, Susie Savino, Sue Smith, Karen Waite, Nancy Waldeck, Kathleen
Williams. (team picture at left)
Lorraine Fazzolare Reports-The NVTA 4.0 Women's team had a great season. We're calling it a
building year and next year--watch out! We ended the season in 4th place, making it to the playoffs
against the behemoth Green Valley CC. We drove to GVCC having the only expectation to get some
good practice against top 4.0 players. Our opponents didn't expect much competition but they were
shaken by our doubles teams of Diane Barker and Jenny Yamakawa, Ruth Berggren and Corky
Rosengren, Karen Dahl and Nancy Waldeck. They all fought hard and gave their opponents some
serious competition. The Cinderella stories were on the singles courts. Our patient, backboard
Pammi Bellefeuille took the first set off her opponent, who was undefeated all season and barely
losing in the 3rd set. Our soon-to-be-4.0, Amy Rogers, beat her opponent and gave her the only loss
all season. Thanks to all our team members for a fun season. Next year NVTA will be a contendah!
Captain Dick Guisto Reports-The old Men of the NVTA SS 65 team had a good season this year.
We won 9 and lost 5 good enough for third place and a first round playoff vs Marin T. C. We lost to
Marin in a very hard fought close match 2-1. Jeff Ferries and Mark Glickstein won a 3 hour match 36,6-2,6-3. Tal and I lost 7-6, 6-4. Lou Martin and Ira Smith lost a 3 setter 6-1, 4-6, 6-3. I would like to
thank all our players and a GREAT BIG THANKS to Bob Walsh our oldest SS senior at 84 for being
our Co-Captain.
Matt Forbes Reports-The Mens 4.5 team wrapped up their season recently. This was a first year
team for NVTA and played very well with many close matches. The team was anchored by the
following players- Jim Reilly,Todd Santiago, Kyle McAhren, Mike Smith, Zdenek Zahradnicek, Ross
Yarlott, Fred Facchini, and Pete Arbios. Rounding out the team was John Cooney, Scott
Butterfield,Pat Eggers,Eric Grigsby, Larry Holman, Owen Irwin, Yannick Rousseau,Chris Swain, Jim
Vanoli, George Wakerlin, and Jeff Wights.
Matt Forbes Reports-The mens 4.0 finished with a league record of 8-3 unfortunately losing a very
close match to an undefeated Rancho Solano team 3/2. The team was led throughout the season by
the play of - Fred Facchini, Scott Butterfield, Jim Vanoli, Jeff Wights, Larry Holman, Matt Forbes,
Chris Swain, John Euser, Tom Boster. Also contributing to the successful season were Bulmaro.
Farias , John Cooney, Pete Arbios, Owen Irwin, Pat Eggers, Ben Joson, Sam Lamonica, Rob
Lamonica, Larry Tsujihara, John Liles, Bob Sibley, Leonard Lamb. It was a good season and we look
forward to an even better one next year.
Matt Forbes Reports-The 50 MX season is underway with a group competitive local teams. The
league this year consists of teams from Vacaville, Rancho Solano, Silverado CC, and NVTA. Napa
opened the season against Vacaville and came away with a 2-1 victory thanks to the strong play of
Ann Smith/Fred Facchini, Harold Zagunis/Susan Shifflet, and Larry Gable/Cheryl Sweeney. We are
looking forward to a fun competitive season.
Finally!! Tennis Ball Recycling!!
John Blasingame Reports- An Arkansas company called Rebounces takes balls they receive and repressurizes them for sale or distributes them to schools, kennels, etc. for use. They are working on
an arrangement to ship balls that cannot be reused to a company for grinding and use in road paving
material.
If we collect balls they will pay shipping costs. We are going to give this a try by locating a box or
container next to our trash/recycling bins and label it for tennis ball recycling. Hopefully, players will
participate and not toss doggie balls, cans or other junk in the box! Is this wishful thinking?
Perhaps we can do our part in reducing the 20,000 + tons of tennis balls
filling landfills every year! Great idea John!
Keep Chairs Off the Lawn Please
Our gardener has asked us to remind people to keep the chairs OFF THE GRASS, because they
block the sprinklers. Captains, please to check to see that all chairs are on the patio before you lock
up the courtyard!!
Day for the Queen Tourney Coming Up
Queen of the Valley Hospital Foundation will host the 30th Annual Day for the Queen on Friday,
August 20, 2010. A fun tournament for a good cause. Phone or email to sign up.
One of Napa Valley's most popular fundraisers, "Day for the Queen" can be
credited with greatly improving the quality of health care in Napa Valley for
the past 29 years, having raised more than $1.2 million. Proceeds for this
year's event will benefit Orthopedic & Neurosurgical Navigation System at
Queen of the Valley Medical Center.
Date: Friday, August 20, 2010
Location: Silverado Resort (courts by the Spa)
Times: (Women at 8:30 am, Men at 12:30 pm)
Level of play: 3.0 through 4.0
Benefit: New equipment for Queen of the Valley Hospital
Cost: $55.00
Refreshments provided.
Prizes awarded, Round robin format, doubles, change partners
To sign up:
Women, Phone: Marlene Kniveton (224-0205)- Email: [email protected]
Men, Phone: Ira C. Smith (252-1440 ext 224)- Email: [email protected]
Sportabout is the Place!
The NVTA Board would like to thank
Tom Steinman, the owner/manager
of Sportabout for all the help he
provides the NVTA.
Tom tells us that this is a great time
to demo rackets. He has more than
60 demos available along with
GREAT DEALS on last year's
models.
Also a reminder that Sportabout has
the largest selection of comfort
footwear in the Valley
includingTevas, Birkenstocks,
Crocs etc. And many shoes are on
the clearance shelf right now!
Sportabout
3204 Jefferson St., Napa
phone 255-8784
Friday Night Tennis to be held August 27th.
Hey players! Get ready for some Fun Friday Night Tennis! Matt Forbes had volunteered to head up a
mixed doubles round robin on Friday, August 27th (this month only, it is the fourth Friday instead of
the third Friday). Warm up at 5:30pm and Matt will put teams together as they arrive. All levels are
welcome for fun, friendly tennis.
Space is limited to to the top eight courts so email Matt at [email protected] to reserve a
space. Drop ins are welcome, space permitting.
Please bring balls, appetizers and drinks to share. Donation for NVTA court improvement projects of
$5 requested!
70s Event to be Held in Vacaville
Please Close the Gates!!!
If you are the last to leave the courts, please make sure the gates are closed and locked. We have
found them left open overnight several times recently as well as the clubhouse doors. Vandalism has
been a big problem in the past and we have spent a great deal of money on secure fencing and
motion lights. PLEASE help keep your courts in good condition by locking up! None of us want extra
repair expenses, right?
The NVTA Court Reporter newsletter will be published monthly. Please submit articles and
photos to Bev Wilson.
See you on the courts!
beverly wilson
napa valley tennis association
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