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2015/16 BOARD MEMBERS

PJ Greenwald, President

Vicky Young, Vice President

Linda Beach, Rec. Secretary

John Parsons, Treasurer

Sabine Schroeder, Membership

Onay Havens

Marty Fellenstein

Julie Islitzer

Barbara Brokaw

Mission Statement

To become the leading recrea-

tional tennis center in San Die-

go’s North County area, by im-

plementing activities, and

providing facilities that cater to

the casual, social and competi-

tive tennis needs of people in

the local community.

Rancho PeñasquitosTennis Center

Volume 28, Number 7

July 2016

STAFF MANAGEMENT Executive Director, Mike Donahue

Club Director, Julie Maiorano

Office Manager, Connie Komin

LEAGUE COORDINATORS

Men’s League, Dan Scherer

Women’s League, Carol Donahue

Level Coordinators: A—Patti Sherman BB—Carey Ramos Mixed—Norma Garrison

Junior Team Tennis League Ernie Blando Minh Vo Nick Bennett

LL EDITOR Julie Maiorano

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

The new Board had their first meeting on

June 20th. At the meeting we said a sad

good-bye to our out-going Board mem-

bers Steve Lefler, Norma Garrison,

Julie Simone and Carol Musterer, who

have worked diligently for you over the

past few years. The first order of busi-

ness was to elect the 2016-2017 officers.

Your new Board officers are Pj Greenwald (President), Vicky Young (Vice

President), John Parsons (Treasurer), Linda Beach (Secretary) and Sabine

Schroeder (Membership Chairman). The remaining at-large Board

members Marty Fellenstein, Barbara Brokaw, Julie Islitzer and Onay Ha-

vens, will be taking on other jobs throughout the year as needed.

As the club’s newly elected Board President, I would like to thank every-

one who participated in the most recent election. It is always inspiring

and says a lot about a club, when the majority of members take the time

to vote in elections. I have always believed that our club is the best in

San Diego, and with member participation at such a high level, I am

now sure that we are the best.

Thanks to each of you, we have a strong Board with members who are

willing to work hard to keep your club operating smoothly. Our primary

goal is to provide everyone with a safe and enjoyable place to spend

time on the tennis court with friends and family. In order to accomplish

this goal, we need to hear from you. It is impossible to deal with an is-

sue if one doesn’t know there is a problem. Therefore, if you have any

concerns, suggestions, requests or questions, please let anyone on the

Board or in the office know what you have to say or ask.

The last Board put a number of improvements in place that we will con-

tinue to support and assist in finishing. Will keep you informed on the

directions that the new Board undertakes in the next year.

Enjoy your summer and I hope o see many of you on the courts.

PJ Greenwald

President

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Adrian Waisfeld Juantopo

Cucurucho Junior Open!

JULY 3 DEADLINE!

RPTC is hosting its annual Jr. Open tournament

again! Register now!

Dates: July 9, 10 , 15, 16, 17 (two weekends)

Participation gifts for all players!

Trophies for Champions and Finalists!

To Register, click: http://tennislink.usta.com/

Tournaments/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=181807

Or go into RPTC’s website and click on the correct tournament link.

THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSOR, JOHN MOORES JR.!

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RPTC/WTT MIXED DOUBLES SOCIAL TOURNAMENTS!

Friday July 8 Friday July 22

@ 6:30-9:30pm at Rancho Penasquitos Tennis Club

Sign up soon! Space is limited.

We are full almost every time and it is so much fun! Come join us!

7.0 and 8.0 mixed categories

You can sign up with a partner, or we can help you find one!

COST: $10/RPTC & WTT Members and $15/Non-members FORMAT: Round Robin Mixed Doubles.

CATAGORIES: 7.0 AND 8.0 combinations PRIZES: $20 gift card per team winners

What to Bring:

Men, please bring beverages to share.

Ladies, please bring snacks, salads or dessert to share.

Sign up soon as space is limited to six teams per level!

RSVP THE WEDNESDAY BEFORE PLAY DATES TO:

Barbara Weinberg: Weinberg@san.rr.com (858)395-7110

Dan Tallac: dtaillac@yahoo.com 858-405-9678

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ASK THE UMP! Michael E. Kelley

USTA Certified Official

National Hard Courts Tournament Referee

Taking one for the team

In our doubles match I was standing close to the cen-

ter line just behind the service line, our opponent’s

first serve to my partner landed out then bounced and

hit me. Our opponents thought it was their point be-

cause the ball struck me. I stated the serve was a

fault so the point was “dead” before the ball hit me.

Was this correct?

Dear Taking One,

Sometimes we can get confused when the answer seems obvious. Yes Rule 24i states

the point is lost if the ball in play touches the player or anything the player is wearing

or carrying, except the racquet. However in your case the ball was not” in play” as it

was a fault before it hit you. Rule11 states that: “Unless a fault or a let is called, the

ball is in play from the moment the server hits the ball and remains in play until the

point is decided.

Second Serve.

The Ump

Submit your Ask the Ump

questions to

office@rptctennis.com

then look for the reply in

upcoming LobLetters!

Note: Mike Kelley, long time member of RPTC, is a highly respected and very busy USTA official. He has years of experience and you can find him officiating at most of the larger USTA tournaments in the So. California area, including college tournaments.

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Women’s League

Fall Sign-up!

RPTC SIGN UP DEADLINE: JULY 17

Leah’s Tennis League (Fall)

Tennis Competitors (Fall)

Its that time again! We are taking sign-ups for

Leah’s Tennis League and Tennis Competitors Fall

League! Both leagues are morning leagues and

will begin play in early September.

1. LEAHS TENNIS LEAGUE (FALL)

Divisions A, BB, B: Format is a 6 position line-up (12 players each week) with

three doubles matches at 9:00 a.m. and three doubles matches at 10:15 a.m. Di-

vision AA: 4 position line-up (8 players play each week), with two doubles match-

es at 9am & two doubles matches at 10:15am. (AA division/no pros)

2. TENNIS COMPETITORS FALL LEAGUE

Format is 4 position line-up, with two doubles matches at 9:00 am and two dou-

bles matches at 10:15 a.m.

Play Days for Each League:

LEAHS TENNIS COMPETITORS

Mon BB Mon CC

Tues B Tues A

Wed A Wed B

Thurs AA (4 lines) Thurs BB

Fri AA

$10 League RPTC League Fee

RPTC Membership required.

For more information, email rptcleague@gmail.com

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Click on: https://www.facebook.com/rancho.p.tennisclub

REMINDERS FROM OUR

MONITORS:

RPTC is a great place to work and a fun place

to play tennis, when it’s actually possible to

find parking! And it’s important to remember

that when you come to RPTC, you agree to fol-

low the club’s rules. We bring these items up

because of recent events.

1: When an RPTC member brings a guest to the club, that member assumes re-

sponsibility for the guest. This is true whether it’s for a casual match, part of a flex

league match like Agape or San Diego Tennis League, or if the guest is a spectator.

This responsibility includes both your guest’s behavior and paying any required

fees for the guest. If they can’t pay the guest fee, you must pay for them or they

won’t be able to play.

2: Parents, please remember that you are responsible for your children when they

are at the club. RPTC’s monitors are not trained in child care. It’s not possible for

them to carry out their duties and also watch unattended children. If your child

has a lesson with one of our coaches, please make sure the coach is there before

you leave. It’s especially important to watch your children as the warm weather

makes Canyonside Park’s rattlesnakes more active.

3: Please remember that Men’s Open Play is intended for players age 16 and up.

There are no exceptions to this rule and no special treatment will be given, regard-

less of your child’s level of skill or other extenuating circumstances.

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A FEW REMINDERS FROM THE OFFICE…..

GUEST FEES @ MENS OPEN PLAY:

Note to members: The monitor is stationed on the upper patio to collect

guest fees during Men’s Open Play on Saturday mornings and Tuesday

evenings.

JUNIOR MEMBERS PRACTICING:

Reminder to Junior players practicing for their upcoming leagues and tour-

naments this summer: You will need to pay a guest fee when a non-

member parent feeds balls with a racquet. The club has determined this is

a tennis act worthy of collecting a guest fee. Tossing balls by hand is not.

RESERVATIONS:

Last minute court reservation cancellations during busy morning and even-

ing play time:

First week in June: 14 LAST MINUTE cancellations

First three weeks of June: 72 LAST MINUTE cancellations.

Last minute is less than 24 hours. Many cancellations are within the hour of

the reservation. The office is now tracking repeat offenders.

BOOKING AND RELEASING:

When booking multiple courts among your group to ensure a foursome

has a court, be sure to cancel all other courts as soon as possible.

Members cannot book reservations for other members. The name on the

reservation is the responsible party for that reservation.

BOOKING COURTS THROUGH THE OFFICE THREE DAYS IN ADVANCE:

Members may call the office at 8:00 pm or if in person, wait until 8:00 be-

fore Monitors can check for court availability.

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MEN’S OPEN PLAY Saturday mornings and Tues Evenings (check online scheduler for times) $8 Guest Fee for Non-Members.

MEN’S WORK OUT Thursday evenings with Tony Parzanese 7:00-8:30 p.m. $20 members $25 non-members

BOARD MEETING July 18 @ 6:30pm (New Board to elect officers) DEADLINE TO SUBMIT JULY LOBLETTER ARTICLES July 23, 2016 (Photos should be in jpeg or gif format) JR. OPEN REGISTRATION DEADLINE July 3, 2016 @ 11:59 p.m.

Remember to

pay your

membership

dues!

If your membership

dues were due in

May or June, you’re

late! ($25 late fee)

Please remember to

send in your member-

ship dues on time to

avoid late fees.

Thanks!

RPTC STAFF

May Board

Meeting Highlights

Financials were approved.

Budget proposal tabled

2nd shade “structure” will go

up soon

Officers were elected.

Confirmed that John Moores has pledged sponsorship

to Jr. Open tournament.

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BRAG BOARD

Congratulations to Team Jule's Jewels for winning first place in the Competi-tors League - B division! Jule's Jewels were undefeated with an 8 and 0 rec-ord, finishing with 459 points in the coastal division. Great job Ladies!! Front row left to right: Beth Levine, Julie Islitzer, Sue Vanderby, Phary Snyder. Back row: Karon Head, Lisa DeVos, Miriam Lauff, Keerti Sharma, Donna Stewart. Not pictured: Rosemary Ward, Benay Berl, Harriet Gerza and Tracy Tappan.