Thursday Practice Cancelled

Hello everyone!
I was informed today that the District Tournament for all the high schools in our area will be hosted at the Bush Tennis Center on Thursday, April 6th. All of the courts are expected to be utilized by the matches, therefore we will not be able to have our practice on Thursday. 6th graders will be at Prude Ranch so this mostly affects the 7th and 8th graders. Our match with Bonham and Bowie is scheduled for April 8th. Please let me know if your player is planning on attending. Thank you everyone! Have a great night and we'll see you on Tuesday!

Upcoming Matches and Athletic Pictures

Hello families! I just wanted to touch base with a few things to be aware of over the next few weeks:

1.       The Track Team has a Meet tomorrow in Rankin. We just wanted to wish you all good luck and are aware that you will not be at practice tomorrow. Good luck to all participants!

2.       Athletic Team pictures for St. Ann’s will be taken on Tuesday, April 4^th at school. Please bring your Grey St. Ann’s Athletic Shirt with you to change in to for the picture on Tuesday.

3.       6^th graders will going to Prude Ranch next week, so we will not see you on April 6^th for Thursday practice. Be safe and have fun.

4.       7^th Grade is going to San Angelo for the Chrism Mass on Thursday next week. We will still have practice. 7^th graders going to San Angelo are expected to be back before school’s dismissal, but if for some reason arrival is delayed, you can join at practice whenever you return.

5.       We have some matches coming up:

a.       Saturday, April 8^th at the Bush Tennis Center against Bonham and Bowie Junior Highs. We will play Bonham at 8:30 a.m. and Bowie at 1:30 a.m. If for any reason you do not believe you can be at this match, please let me know as soon as possible. We are expected to submit a player line-up before the match to plan and I want to be sure have all the correct players.

b.      Tuesday, April 11^th at the Bush Tennis Center. This will be a Tri-Match with Goddard and Abell. We will meet at 4:00 p.m. and begin at 4:30 p.m. Again, I ask that you please let me know if you will be at this match as we also need to submit a line-up.

Other than that, I just wanted to say that all the coaches were extremely impressed with the players’ performance on Saturday. With the limited amount of practice we had, several matches were well played and close. We also came out with some victories and Sasha Mancilla came out in 2nd place in the Girls' 8th Grade Singles Division. Keep it up Saints. If you have any questions or concerns regarding practices or matches, please feel free to contact me. Thank you so much! See you tomorrow. Please respond with your player’s plans to participation in the April 8^th and April 11^th Matches.

Tournament Tomorrow!

Hello families! Well, sadly yesterday's weather did not cooperate with us, so I wanted to relay to you the information that would've been given to your child during practice yesterday regarding tomorrow's tournament.

1.   Our team uniform is the grey, dry-fit St. Ann’s Athletics Shirt purchased through the tennis fee. Please wear your uniform with any suitable practice bottoms. Tomorrow's weather will be slightly chilly in the morning, but expected to warm up nicely. Nylon or sweat pants over tennis shorts would be a great idea for the day.

2.   Come Prepared – Bring your tennis racquets and can of fresh tennis balls. Have your own water jug filled with ice and water. Take snacks and meals with you as appropriate. There may be a small lunch break where parents are able to bring their child lunch, however it is the player's responsibility to be aware of their next match time given by the tournament desk.

3.   Please arrive NO LATER than 8:30 a.m. and meet the coaches and the rest of the team at the front of the facility. We will begin warm-ups and review tournament draws and procedures. The duration of the match will depend on your progress through the draw in your event All players are expected to be guaranteed two matches.

4.   Respect your teammates and opponents. Belittling a teammate has no place on the court. Be supportive and united at all times. Always act with utmost professionalism on the court, even if it’s not reciprocated. Always offer to shake hands after a match. Remember: ALL the players out there are playing to experience the game of tennis. Be sure to contribute to that positively. Feel free to encourage your teammates! Simply remember rules of court etiquette. 

5.   No one leaves the courts until all the scorekeepers and trash has been picked up. Leave the courts, stands, and grounds in better condition than you found them. Use recycling bins appropriately.

6.   Communicate- Email or call coach if there are ANY concerns or questions. 

7.   Parents:  Your support is greatly appreciated and we are so happy that you have chosen to allow your child to play in the program. UIL ruling states that no coaching is allowed by parents at tournaments DURING match play. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions or concerns about during match play about anything, please feel free to ask ANY coach or official at the facility.

8.   Remember, you represent St. Ann’s Catholic School. You are a considered a Christian Athlete and your behavior should exemplify the title. Be a good sport. This means no tantrums on the court, no bad language, no racquet abuse. Bad sportsmanship and/or racquet abuse can ultimately get you taken out of a match.

Players are expected to: 

Follow the instructions of the coaching staff. 

Treat coaches, fellow classmates, opponents, spectators, and staff with respect.

Refrain from using inappropriate language

Maintain a positive attitude

Stay safe while on the tennis court

Represent our school in a positive manner.

Have fun!

I hope I was able to address everything, however if you think or ANY questions or concerns you may have, please feel free to contact my via email or phone. Thank you so much for all you do and see you all tomorrow!

Practice Cancelled: March 23rd

Tennis practice will unfortunately be cancelled today. The Bush Tennis Center is reporting high winds and has plans to cancel their lessons and clinics if conditions do not improve. I encourage all players that are participating in this Saturday's tournament to review the "Resources" section to continue working with keeping score and match play. I will send more information regarding Saturday's tournament as it becomes available to me. Thank you for all your help and support!

Tournament Information

Hello Families!
We are preparing for our upcoming tournament this Saturday on March 25th! We have been informed of the tournament format and I wanted to share the information with you:

Location:             Bush Tennis Center, all 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Matches

Format:                The tournament will have a main draw and a consolation bracket.  All matches are        no add scoring and will be a regular set tie breaker at 6 all.

Time:                    Matches will begin at 9am, with arrival and warm ups beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Teams :                (Alamo, Goddard, San Jacinto, Abell, St. Anns, Ector, Crockett, Nimitz, Bonham,         Bowie, Wilson & Young, Midland Christian.)

Fee:                       No Entry Fee: Please provide a can of new tennis balls for the tournament per                                       player.

Divisions:             Boys Singles, Boys Doubles, Girls Singles, Girls Doubles, Mixed Doubles

Awards:               Individual awards will be given to 1^st 2^nd and consolation winner in each event.                  

Individual Format: Players will play one division. The current plan is for 6th and 7th grade players to play their respective divisions first and 8th grade to play theirs second. As any new information is available I will make you aware. As of now, players can meet at the facility by 8:30 for warm up and team information. If your player is awaiting a match they are welcome to spectate any of their teammates' matches. Thank you for all your help and support, and please just contact me if you have any questions or concerns. See you all tomorrow!

Spirit Shirts Have Arrived!

Thank you to all who purchased spirit shirts for the tennis program. They will be distributed to your child today to be sent home to you. See you tomorrow for practice!

Happy Spring Break!

Have a great break! See you all next week!

Practice Begins Tuesday!

Hello Parents and Players!
We're looking forward to a great program this spring! We have 23 awesome players signed up and several knowledgeable and skilled coaches. 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. 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.