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Upcoming Events & Scholarship Winner

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A) Thanksgiving Weekend tennis opportunities with the E Town Tennis program in the Evanston Park District (details below)

B) Save the date — Jan 4 & 5 for the kick-off of the  ECTA Grand Slam season. We will launch an indoor doubles tournament at the NU Combe Center.

C) Congratulations to Talia Wertico, recipient of the ECTA High School Scholarship (details below)

Tennis Drill & Play
Dates, Times & Class Numbers:

# 633703 N3 Thursday, November 28 10am-12pm
# 633703 P3 Sunday, December 1 3-5pm
# 633703 R3 Sunday, December 29 3-5pm

Location: ETHS Fieldhouse

Fee: $30/person

Registration Deadline: The deadline is four days before each class. If we don’t have enough registrants by this date the program will be
cancelled, however we will continue to accept registrations after this date if the program had enough registrants and spaces are still available.

Program Information: In addition to our regular tennis classes, we are offering this 2 hour drill and play for those players who want to get a great workout and play tennis during holiday breaks.

Even if you are signed up for one of the regular tennis classes, you will need to register
and pay for the drill and play.

To register, please call (847) 448-8252.

ECTA Scholarship for High School Student

Every year, the Evanston Community Tennis Association awards two scholarships–one for a senior boy and one for a senior girl who play on ETHS tennis teams. The scholarship is designed to provide assistance to those who have demonstrated excellence to their team, in their school and in their community. Excellence is determined by a combination of athletics, leadership, academics and community spirit. Applicants are asked to provide a letter of endorsement, as well as a 450-500-word essay describing how involvement in tennis has impacted his or her life. The winner receives an award certificate and a check for $500. Every year so far, we have received exceptional scholarship applications from ETHS tennis players. This fall was no exception. After careful consideration, the ECTA board of directors has made its selection.

Congratulations to the recipient of the 2013 ECTA Girls’ Tennis Scholarship: Talia Wertico.

2013 Fall Tournament Results & Sponsors

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First off, THANKS to our Great Sponsors!

Prairie Moon    Firehouse Grill    Bluestone

Buffalo Joe’s    BAT 17    JT’s Bar & Grill

Symphony’s Cafe    Clarke’s    EAC

Cosi    Occassion    Your Advantage Tennis

Murphy’s Fit    Spice House     Saville Flowers

Pilates Connection    Fit & Frisky! Duxler

EGE A Spa    Northwestern Tennis

Dave’s Italian Kitchen    Puron Belgian Chocelatier

Audio Consultants

RESULTS FROM FALL MATCHES

Men’s Open Singles

Deschler D. Nakamura 10 – 4

Men’s Open Doubles

Berganos/Needler D. Abdelhak/Deschler 6-3, 6-3

Mixed Doubles

Richmond/Russell D. Werth/Downney 10 – 8

Women’s 3.5 Singles

Frank D. Hunt 10 – 5

Women’s Open Doubles Champs

Donnelly/Wilson

Men’s 3.5 Singles Champ

Allen

Women’s Open Singles

Richmond D. Medrano

For more information:

Check the draws at USTA TDM and through the ECTA website. Go to middle of page for drop-down menu for “draws.”

http://tennislink.usta.com/Tournaments/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=143348

Singles play starts at 8:00 AM. In afternoon, doubles play starts at 1:00 PM.

New for 2013

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A) We will have a spring doubles round robin on May 4th to launch outdoor season.

DETAILS AND ON-LINE REGISTRATION TO BE POSTED NEXT WEEK. PLEASE JUST PENCIL IN MAY 4th ON CALENDAR.

Basic Info. — Men’s, Women’s, Mixed Open Doubles. Start at Saturday May 4th at Lovelace. Round Robin — Chance to play at least 3 matches and socialize to get season off to a fun start.

B) We also have some exciting news to share from the USTA!

C) Kick Off a New Season of Tennis — Party at Prairie Moon!

The Evanston Community Tennis Association’s (ECTA’s) annual Spring Kickoff Party is Monday, April 22, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Prairie Moon 1502 Sherman Road in Evanston. Join us as we celebrate the start of a new season!

Attendees will be entered in a raffle drawing for prizes, including a Head racquet, Prince bag and ball hopper on casters. You’ll also learn about Chicago Park District and Shoreline leagues, plus our upcoming Spring Tournament and Fourth of July Tournament. Meet members of the ECTA board and mingle with your fellow tennis enthusiasts while enjoying complimentary appetizers. (Cash bar.)

RSVP’s are appreciated, but not required. If you plan to come and have not done so already, please email debbiecassell@yahoo.com. Guests are welcome!

For more information about the ECTA, visit www.evanstontennis.org. You also can follow us on Facebook at http://on.fb.me/13AWkt5 and Twitter: @ECTA_Tennis.

 

 

 

Thanksgiving Round Robin

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Join us for the 2012 Thanksgiving Round Robin!

Saturday, November 24,  3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Henry Crown Sports Pavilion (Combe Tennis Center)
Northwestern University
2311 North Campus Drive
Evanston, Illinois  60208
847/491-4300

Cost: $25/player (ECTA member)

A 3.5 rating and up (solid Intermediate or higher, please)

Doubles/Mixed Doubles Round Robin (scramble) format will be played from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Please arrive at least 20 minutes early to allow for parking and check-in.

Registration Begins at 2:45 and warmups will begin at 3:00 pm

Plenty of food and beverages will be provided throughout the event, and prizes will be awarded at the end of play.

Please send in your response ASAP, so we can make up the draws. This event is limited to 30 entrants.

 

Entry Contact: Diana Harris

e-mail: rddharris@comcast.net

Cell: 312-259-7708
Please make Check out to ECTA and bring to event.

 

You can use form below to copy and paste in e-mail to Diana Harris

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