Upcoming: Saturday August 13th - 23rd Annual Memorial tournament and BBQ.
This tournament is played to remember members who are no longer with us. We are hoping all the new members, along with those who have played many times before will take part. The rain date is Sunday August 14th. (You need to be a member to play.)
Start time is 9am. Lunch will be provided. There's no fee to play.
Partners will be assigned.
You will need to register by Thursday August 11th at 8 pm, wilfwyl@gmail.com.
Mark this date on your calendar and sign up soon by letting Wilf know you are playing
2022 Social Tennis
Please note that social tennis will begin on June 1st at 6pm for 2 hours. Membership is not required to join in. All are welcome, players will be matched on arrival. This is non-competitive, social/fun tennis and all are welcome. Come out, have fun and perhaps even join the club for the more activities offered.
2022 Membership Notice
Please note there is a new password for booking the courts this year and folks will receive password upon paying their membership dues. Your membership fees give you access to courts 3 and 4, all day, every day. Play time is from 8am to 8pm. Use the Book a Court link on the main page to book your time. Membership also allows you to play in club organized weekly events and club tournaments throughout the summer.
The dues are the same; $40.00 for an individual and $60.00 for a family, or $15 for a Junior membership only.
Payment can be made by etransfer email address: sacta.treasurer@gmail.com
When an etransfer is sent to this email it is automatically deposited into the SACTA account. No password needs to be sent.
We would prefer an etransfer to a cheque.
But cheques may also be sent to: SACTA Treasurer, P.O. Box 3908, St. Andrews E5B 3S8
SACTA Executive
Weekend Doubles League, starting Saturday May 21
Only SACTA members can play in this league and you must bring a new can of balls the first time you play. New balls will be used every weekend and you may be asked to bring another can if the supply runs out before the end of the season.
You must inform me before "Thursday noon" if you want to play on "Saturday" and before "Friday noon" if you want to play on "Sunday".
wilfwyl@gmail.com
Teams.
Unlike last year, the teams will be determined on the day of play. When you arrive at the courts the first 4 players can proceed directly to the court. Toss to determine who will be your partner. Jenni or I will be there to collect balls from new players and to pass out balls for playing.
Format
The first team to win 6 games is the winner. If there is a tie at 5-5 whoever wins the next game is the winner.
Winners from one court will play winners from another court but switch partners like before. In a 3 court scenario we will rotate teams to the right after each match.
Stats.
Mike Power will be our statistician this year. He will be keeping track of all the winners and losers so please report your scores each day.
2022 Update May 10
ST ANDREWS COMMUNITY TENNIS ASSOCIATION (SACTA)
MEMBER BENEFITS.
Membership fees are $40 individual or $60 for a family (father, mother and children).
SACTA members have exclusive use of courts 3 and 4 that can be booked online. They also get reduced rates for adult lessons, junior camps and Tennis NB clinics. They can participate in club championships, mixed weekend doubles, social tennis and in the annual Memorial tournament and social. The biggest benefit is that you get to associate with others with a shared interest and love of tennis. To become a member contact:
Mary Wobma, SACTA President,
Jenni Loudwell, Secretary,
BOOKING COURTS.
Only SACTA members can book courts 3 and 4. Non-members can use these courts providing they are not in use 15 minutes past the hour. If non- members are playing on the courts members can ask you to vacate the court.
Non-members can book courts 1 and 2 one week in advance. If you sign up a court and you are not there 15 mins past the hour you lose the court.
TENNIS LESSONS
SACTA has 3 Tennis Professional Association (TPA) certified tennis instructors. In July they run a 2 week Junior Tennis Camp and from mid June to mid August they offer 8 weeks of Adult tennis lessons. They will also provide private lessons at $30/hr. If interested contact:
Derek Stafford, 529-3379 or derekst@nb.sympatico.ca
Keith Wobma, 529 4442 or keithwobma69@gmail.com
Wilfred Young Lai, 529-8266 or wilfwyl@gmail.com
WEEKEND DOUBLES
Starting in June members get together for weekend doubles from 9-11pm. You have to register in advance to play on a first come first served basis. With 4 courts available we can accommodate a maximum of 16 players so the first 4, 8, 12 or 16 players are guaranteed to play. Excess players go on a waiting list in reserve for last minute cancellations.
For Saturday play you must have your name in no later than Thursday at noon and for Sunday play no later than Friday noon. Email Wilf at: wilfwyl@gmail.com
SOCIAL TENNIS
Social tennis on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 8 pm is open to anyone interested in playing tennis. Members, non-members, beginners and advanced players are all welcome. This is an opportunity to meet and mingle with people from the community and people sharing a love of tennis. You don’t have to register, just show up at the court to play. If you don’t have a racket, we will provide rackets.
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VISITORS TO ST ANDREWS
If you are a short term visitor to St Andrews and would like to play doubles you’re welcome to join our weekend doubles group providing you sign-up beforehand. If you would prefer to play singles we have members who can accommodate you. If you are a long term visitor or summer resident you are encouraged to join SACTA .
Wilf, 529-8266 or wilfwyl@gmail.com
Mary Wobma, 529-4442 or marywobma@icloud.com
RACKET RESTRINGING AND TENNIS BALLS
You can purchase tennis balls, $5 per can, or get your racket restrung for $30. If you have your own strings it is $20.
Wilf, 529-8266 or wilfwyl@gmail.com