Monday, May 18, 2015

Thank You!

Thank you parents and players for a wonderful season this year! Can not wait for our next season together! Hope you all have an amazing summer. Be sure to practice!

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Tuesday Practice/Clinic Cancelled

Hello Parents!
Unfortunately, we must cancel today's practice/clinic due to the courts being wet. The director of the facility called to inform us that the moisture in the air is keeping the courts from drying from this morning's rain. We will resume on Thursday for our match against Big Lake. Thank you, and look forward to seeing you all at the Sports Banquet tonight!

Friday, May 8, 2015

MHS Summer Tennis Clinics

Here's some information about Summer Tennis Clinics at MHS!

8th Grade Tryouts for Midland High School Tennis Team

Hey 8th Grade! If you're interested in playing tennis at MHS next year, here's some information about tryouts!

Great Match Yesterday!

Thanks for all who came out to watch yesterday's dual match! Our players did very well and got the opportunity to play 2 or more matches. This was a great practice for next week's dual with Big Lake. Please check the Photos section for a few pictures. If you took any pictures or video from yesterday, we'd love to post them on the site. Please send some my way at: tracy61187@yahoo.com. Thanks parents and players! See you next week for our clinic. Remember to wear your team shirt!

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Match with Big Lake

Hey Players!
To end our tennis season, we will have a dual match with the Big Lake Junior High Tennis Team on Thursday, May 14th. The dual will run from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. You will get the opportunity to get in a lot of match experience on this day! Players will get to participate in singles and doubles. Parents are encouraged to come spectate. 

Seeing as the 8th Graders are taking exams on Thursday and Friday, I am leaving this dual match voluntary for them. I just ask that you please let me know by Tuesday of next week if you will be able to play, that way I can have our roster prepared.

As a reminder to 6th and 7th Graders, you must be academically eligible to play, so please make sure you are keeping up with all work. All players need to wear their St. Ann's Tennis Shirts for this match. You are also invited to wear them to school on that day with your St. Ann's uniform bottoms.

One last reminder, we have a team dual on Thursday, May 7th from 4:00 - 5:30. We also have a clinic hosted by the Bush Tennis Center staff on Tuesday, May 12th from 4:00 - 5:30. Please wear your team shirts on both of these days. Thanks players!

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Team Dual and Clinic!

Hey Players!
Just letting you know that we have a team dual scheduled for Thursday, May 7th from 4:00 -5:30. We will play our teammates in singles and doubles to gain some great match play experience. Coaches will be circulating to offer guidance on scoring and strategy. Come dressed in your St. Ann's Tennis Team Shirt. Parents are encouraged to come spectate. We will also have a team clinic scheduled for the May 12th practice from 4:00 - 5:30. The Bush Tennis Center Professionals will be working with us to polish our skills. A big "THANK YOU" goes out to Luis Valdez and the Tennis Center Staff for working with us. We will dismiss in time for the Sports Banquet which is at 6:00 p.m. Again, parents are welcome to come and watch. Wear your St. Ann's Tennis Team Shirt on this day. Thanks for all of your hard work so far players! See you tomorrow!

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Great Practice! Possible Inclement Weather Plans

Hey Parents!
We had a great practice today! I just wanted to touch base with you to let you know of plans if inclement weather arises. Thursday is shaping up to be a beautiful day, but there is a slight chance of rain. If in the event that rain or wind permits us from playing at the Bush Tennis Center, I will always update here first. I will also email and text the contact information provided on the sign up sheet. I just wanted to let you know in case this ever occurs, but hopefully we will continue to have gorgeous weather like today! Thank you parents for your help and support and see you Thursday!

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Great First Day!

We had a wonderful first practice at the Bush Tennis Center today! Thanks to our players and volunteers that helped out! To see some pictures of our first day and of future practices, please feel free to check out our photos section! Great work today players! Keep working hard and see you all on Tuesday.
http://stannstennis.blogspot.com/p/photos.html

Saturday, April 4, 2015

Thursday Practice

Hello Parents and Players!
We're looking forward to a great program this spring! We have 22 awesome players signed up and the addition of two knowledgeable and skilled coaches. The Bush Tennis Center will be hosting the District 3-6A Tournament on April 9th-10th for the high schools in the surrounding areas. This will cause all the courts to be occupied on Thursday, so we will not have practice on the 9th. This actually probably works in our favor since the forecast this week calls for a windy day on Thursday. We will make up this day with a dual or clinic in the near future. Looking forward to see you all on Tuesday! We will meet at the front of the Bush Tennis Center Facility at 4:00 p.m. on the 7th. We will walk to our designated courts and begin warm-up routines and practice. We will finish and be at the front of the facility promptly at 5:30 p.m. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't ever hesitate to contact me. Also, as a reminder if your child ever can not attend practice, please let me know beforehand.

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Sign Up Deadline Tomorrow

If you're still interested in signing up for the middle school tennis program, please make sure you turn in your forms and fees by tomorrow. We already have a great group of kiddos signed up and would love to share the joys and benefits of tennis with your child. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me at school (684-4563) or via email (tracy61187@yahoo.com). Thanks for your interest in our program, and we can't wait to see you all at Bush Tennis Center on Tuesday!

Monday, March 23, 2015

A New Season is Upon Us!

Hello Parents and Players! Welcome to 2015 Tennis Season! We are so excited to get started this year. We have three new coaches joining our program: 4th Grade Teacher: Richard Fournier, Librarian: Camille Sammons, and Middle School Religion Teacher: Kyla Hendricks. We are grateful to have their expertise guide us this season!

I hope by now you have gotten the chance to review the tennis letter, player guidelines, player contract, and the athletic handbook contract (found here). A copy of these forms have been posted in the "Parents" section in case you need any extra copies. Please return the necessary forms and tennis fee to the office no later than April 1st. We must have a solid count for the t-shirt order and to know how many courts to reserve.

Please check is site regularly for information on practices and matches. If for any reason their is a cancellation of practices or matches due to weather, this will be the first place updated. We can not wait to get started on teaching your child the many joys and benefits of tennis! If you ever have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. Thank you so much for you interest in the program. I look forward to our season!

Tracy Owen
tracy61187@yahoo.com