Tri Match Tomorrow! Reporting: 4:00 p.m.

Hello everyone! Our Tri-Match with Abell and Goddard is scheduled to begin tomorrow at 4:30. Please meet at the facility no later than 4:00 p.m. for warm-ups and match assignments. Please be wearing your St. Ann's Athletic Shirt and come prepared with your racquets and water. If you have not responded yet as to your participation in the match, I must know by noon today to put you in the line-up. Thank you and look forward to seeing you all tomorrow!

Saturday, April 8th Match. Reporting Time: 8:00 a.m.

Hello Families and Players!
The tournament director emailed me this morning and informed me that due to other teams' lack of players and scheduling conflicts, the format of Saturday's event has changed. Instead of the original team line up of an 8:30 a.m. dual and a 1:30 p.m. dual, all participants from area schools will meet and play everyone in a variety of singles and doubles matches. This new format will replace both original scheduled matches to accommodate the change in schools' players. All players will be put out on courts as they open, hopefully allowing for more matches and playing time. The goal is to begin at the original start time of 8:30 a.m. and hopefully finish the entire day around noon. I apologize for the moving pieces and thank you for understanding and flexibility. Please meet me at the front of the Bush Tennis Center and we will walk in to the facility to begin warm ups and match assignments. Please come prepared by being in your St. Ann's Athletic Shirt, bringing your racquets and equipment, and a water jug or bottle. If anything has changed in terms of your child's participation due to the match time and format adjustments, please just let me know as soon as possible and we will make accommodations. Otherwise, I'm looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow at the Bush Tennis Center at 8:00 a.m.

On a separate note, we have a Tri-Match scheduled for Tuesday, April 11th at the Bush Tennis Center at 4:30 with Goddard and Abell Junior Highs. Please be at the facility at our normal practice time of 4:00 for warm-ups and match assignments and also be prepared with your uniform and equipment. If for any reason you do not believe you can be at this match, please let me know as soon as possible to plan accordingly.

Thank you everyone! See most of you tomorrow and looking forward to both matches! Have a great day!

April 8th Morning Match

Hello families! I was informed this morning that that team for our 8:30 morning match this Saturday maybe short far too many players to travel. The coach will keep me updated, but it may be possible that our morning match will be cancelled on Saturday against Bonham. I have informed the tournament director and asked if there are any other teams that would be interested in filling our opponent's spot in the event that they can not make the morning match. If our morning match is cancelled, I will inform you as soon as possible so you can make arrangements accordingly. This change does not affect our afternoon match against Bowie, and we are still scheduled to begin play on that dual at 1:30. Thank you for your patience and flexibility, and of you believe this possible morning change may affect your child's ability to participate in the afternoon match, please just let me know. Thank you parents and I will be talking to you soon.

Practice Cancelled

I'm sorry this is coming so late notice, but I wanted to hold off as long as possible before cancelling. Unfortunately the Tennis Center is making plans to cancel clinics and close this afternoon due to high winds, so that sadly means our practice is cancelled today. Players, please continue working on keeping score and if you have any opportunities to visit a tennis court for extra practice, that would be incredibly beneficial. Wish this West Texas weather would cooperate. I will update the website this week with information regarding Saturday's dual matches for those who are participating. We hope all our 6th graders have a safe and fun trip to Prude Ranch and our 7th grade safe travels to the Chrism Mass on Thursday. Thank you all and see you soon!

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!