Events This Week

Hello Players! I am so excited to see everyone at practice today. I just wanted to post a few updates on what to expect for the week:

• Practice will resume today from 4:00 - 5:30.
• Tennis T-Shirts should be in today. I will hopefully be able to bring them to practice today if they are delivered in time for those who ordered one.
• 8th grade players and returning 7th grade players have a dual match tomorrow at Bush Tennis Center against Alamo Junior High. As far as I know, only one player will be unable to attend. If for any reason you will not be able to attend tomorrow, I need to know as soon as possible. Please arrive at the facility at 4:20. Our tennis uniforms will consist of your St. Ann's Tennis Shirt and any shorts.
• Thursday, Luis Valdez and I have set up a dual match against area players instead of our practice. This will include ALL St. Ann's Players. It will be a low key match and students will be placed with players of similar ability. It should be a fun event and parents are encouraged to come watch and cheer on the Saints! Team uniforms will be our St. Ann's Tennis Shirts and shorts. If for some reason you will not be here on Thursday, please let me know as soon as possible so Luis and I can plan accordingly.

I believe that is all for now, but please keep checking the website for any updates this week. Look forward to seeing you all! Have a great day!

Reminder: No Practice This Week

Hello Saints!
Just a reminder that we have no practice this week. I will be attending the National Catholic Educational Association Conference in Pittsburgh, PA with Ms. Frederickson, Mrs. Reker, Mrs. Guebara, Mrs. Hendricks, and Ms. Wilmes. Hopefully we'll get some great information! Look forward to seeing all of you guys on April 29th! Oh, and don't forget 8th grade players and returning 7th grade players, we have a dual match against Alamo Junior High on Wendesday April 30th. Have a great week everyone!

Mrs. Owen

Match Rescheduled

Hello Players and Families,
Due to the weather conditions, we have decided to reschedule today's dual match. The 8th Grade and returning 7th Grade players will play on April 30th against Alamo Junior High at the Bush Tennis Center. As of now, we will still meet for practice tomorrow, but please check back here tomorrow in case of any changes. Hope to see you on the courts tomorrow!

Practice and Match Updates

Hello Players!
I just wanted to make you aware of a few updates in our program.

The 8th grade players have been invited to play a dual match against the Alamo Junior High Scouts on Monday, April 21st at 4:30 at the Bush Tennis Center. Please let me know as soon as possible if you are able to play on that day so we can make arrangements for the match. All other players are more than welcome to come support and cheer on your teammates.

A team dual match has been added to the schedule on May 8th, our last day of the tennis program. By that day, all beginners should know how to keep score and play out games. Each player will get to play one singles and one doubles match. You will be matched based on your ability. It should be a fun event and a good way to wrap up our season! 

Practices on the days of April 22nd and April 24th will be cancelled. I will be attending the National Catholic Educational Association Conference in Pittsburgh. We will resume practices on April 28th.

Finally, I just wanted to praise you all for your hard work and great attitudes on the court. You've been awesome to work with! Keep up the great work. See you at practice!

Sincerely,
Mrs. Owen

Keeping score and other tips...

For those who are new to tennis, keeping score can often be the most difficult component to learning the game. This website is a great resource for those learning to keep score. It also provides great techniques and tips. Enjoy. See you Thursday!
http://www.tennistips.org/

April 8th Practice

Just a reminder to all players to plan to meet in front of the Bush Tennis Center tomorrow instead of our courts. The District 5-A Tournament should be finishing up and we will proceed to practice as soon as all courts are cleared. Tomorrow's practice is not mandatory. Also, I will be placing t-shirt orders tomorrow. Please make sure you get your forms in to me if you are planning on ordering shirts.

REMINDER: No Practice Today

Just a reminder: Tennis Practice is cancelled today, April 3rd due to the beginning of the Middle School Retreat (and a very windy forecast). I will see you on Tuesday. Have a great time at the retreat! I will be thinking of and praying for you all!

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