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NVTA
Committed to Promoting Tennis in the Napa Valley
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August '08 - Vol 1, Issue 1 |
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The Norcal Districts event could not have happened without the support of the following volunteer crew who set up and broke down every day-
And the amazing group of volunteers stepped in to do everything from Court Monitors to picking up the trash!
Many thanks to the following Wine Raffle donors-
Thanks to these Silent Auction donors
And these members who donated food and beverages-
Last but not least, our fearless leader and President Extraordinaire, Bob Walsh along with Tournament Director Dedee Winfield and Ref, Cathy Christo again showed they are the real pros. The NVTA members thank all of you.
We sincerely hope no one was left off this Thank You list!!
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Sonoma Valley Tennis Association invites you to the annual Marilyn Mertens Fall Tournament Saturday September 20, 2008
Mixed Doubles Round Robin Format
Snacks and light lunch included. If you need help finding a doubles partner, please let us know.
Please include your name, partner's name, email address and phone # along with your check!
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Reminder to all captains of USTA Leagues and Sonoma Napa Marin Women's Tennis League (playing at NVTA) - everyone who plays on your team must be a paid member of NVTA!
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Don't miss this party!! Support your Napa Valley AND Sonoma Valley Tennis Associations while enjoying an Italian Harvest Festival at the historic Oak Knoll Ranch. Bruce Lamoreaux and Barb Pahl have generously offered to host this Pot-Luck Fundraiser which will benefit both NVTA and SVTA!!
Theme-Italian Harvest Festival
Date-Saturday September 27th 3pm - 10pm
Activities- Bocci ball (of course), Mark Your Salami (it's a gas!), Paddle Tennis (great hit last year), Horseshoes, Croquet (Barbara's personal favorite), swimming & dancing (oh! La La).
Location-Oak Knoll Ranch, 2200 West Oak Knoll, Napa If you get lost call Bruce's cell - 337-2106 Directions: Hwy 29 to Oak Knoll Ave, turn west to the frontage road then head north on Solano Ave. Oak Knoll road runs adjacent to the large pick/fuchsia building, formally the Red Hen or Zare's but now vacant. The house is one mile back on this road. The road forks twice, take the right fork each time. You will cross two cattle guards. Follow the parking signs.
Fee-$25 per person to be 100% donated to your tennis association. This is tax deductable using your association's non-profit Tax ID number. Bring a check paid to the order of either NVTA or SVTA. We will have containers set out to hold the checks. If you want to send a check in advance please send to your association but write on the check "Tennis Social"
What to bring to the party- Pot Luck - Italian theme, anti-pastas, salads, entrées, desserts (please pick one) Wine, Beer or Soda (bring a Chianti or another Italian wine to share) Please bring an ice chest if your dish needs to be kept cold. Please bring folding chairs, we have a limited supply. Spouses and SO's invited. (No children please)
What will be provided (besides a really good time)- Beautiful pool side setting beside 1900's Plantation style home, rolling lawns, and views of hillside vineyards and gorgeous rose gardens. Plates, napkins, cups and utensils. Outside seating around the pool for all. Tubs of ice for beer, wine and sodas. Oven for heating but not for cooking.
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Turn at the pink-fuscia building. Take the right fork twice. Drive to the back of the house for parking.
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Napa Valley College's Fall Schedule of Classes awaits you! Be sure to register this week for the class of your choice. Please note; The catalog was incorrect in listing the second Saturday class (10:30) as beginning. This class and the Thursday night 6:00-7:50 class are designed for advanced students.
If you registered for the Saturday 10:30 AM class and you are not an advanced player, please go to the admin building or online and take care of changing your registration to the 8:30 class for training in the basic fundamentals of tennis. All students can learn in the 8:30-10:20 AM class by working on the basics--even the pro's work on their basics. This helps with muscle memory, safety, and longevity in the sport.=2
0Especially if you have only taken 1 or 2 semesters, please register for the Saturday 8:30 AM.
If you are playing on the 3.5 level (or better) locally or have permission from the instructor, sign up for one of the advanced classes. These classes have the least amount of people in them right now.
If you are "max'd out" on the computer (it says you can't take it anymore due to having taken 4 semesters or more), then come to class the first night and fill out a "special" registration card.
Okay, one of those scenarios fits for you. Looking forward to seeing you in class on the 18th of August.
See you on the courts, Rebecca
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Captain Ben Caron Reports-The Fifty Mixed 6.0 completed a winning season with a record of 5-0. If any one needs to reach us October 3, 4 & 5 you can find us at the Tahoe Donner Tennis Center in Truckee, playing in the Section Championships. We are hoping to have company; come on 7.0 and 8.0 teams!
Captain Jan Edwards Reports- The NVTA Ladies 3.5 ended a great season by making it to the playoffs against Vacaville. The team was defeated but the team spirit was high and these photos of the Captains party for Jan and Lorraine says it all!
Captain Lorraine Fazzolare reports- The Upvalley Crane Park ladies 3.5 team went to Folsom to compete in districts for the third year in a row. What can we say? We came close but just barely lost all three matches. As always, the team took Bob out for dinner on Saturday night. The restaurant staff still can't figure out how he does it! There will be a lot of celebrating when this team gets together for their end of season party!!
Captain Sheila Chapman Reports- Our 50 mixed 7.0 team has had a great season. 7-1 going into playoffs. Hope all NVTA members can come and support the team on September 6 at 10:00am
Captain Dick Guisto Reports- Our 3.0 men's team finished a great season but lost in the first round playoffs to
Vacaville. And the Super Senior 60, 7.0 team is currently in 2nd place and is guaranteed a spot in the playoffs.
Captain Bob Walsh Reports - Our Super Senior 65 3.0 Team will be competing in the Championships at Harbor Bay Club in Alameda on September 15-17. This is final event for this Northern California only league. And the Super Senior 60 6.0 team is undefeated with two wins and playing on Sunday, August 17th for a chance to go to the Section in October. And also the Combo 6.5 team is off to a good start with a 2 and 0 record.
Co-Captain Fred Facchini Reports- The men's 4.0 team ended a great season going all the way the NVTA districts. Congratulations to all the team members. Fred will be back this season captaining a Senior 4.0 team.
Heard through the Grapevine-Congratulations are in order for NVTA 4.0 member, Deb DeSousa. Her San Francisco 4.0 ladies adult team has made it to SECTIONALS!!!! WOW!!! She won two of her three matches at Napa Districts to lead her team to a 3-0 victory. WELL DONE, DEB!!! | ||
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Hey members! Are you upgrading your digital camera soon? We would love to put your old camera to good use and keep it in the clubhouse so we can photograph NVTA history! (Instruction manual would be helpful!). Of course a new camera donation would also be welcome! (Donations are tax-deductible).
Please email Bev Wilson (address at bottom of page) if you can help!
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The NVTA Court Reporter newsletter will be published the first week of every month. Deadline for submissions is the 25th of every month. Please submit articles and photos to Bev Wilson.
See you on the courts!
beverly wilson napa valley tennis association
email: beverlywilson@comcast.net
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