Cromarty Community Indoor Tennis Centre - Newsletters - November 2012: 2013 55+ Tournament

(A) The outdoor Cromarty Tennis Club (host) and other tennis courts in the vicinity

(A) Non-refundable PER PLAYER fee (Save $ through an early registration). Thus if you register:

(i) Early Bird One: On or before June 1, 2013, the total fee is fifty dollars ($50.00)
(ii) Early Bird Two: Between June 2, 2013 and July 1, 2013, the total fee is one hundred dollars ($100.00)
(iii) Final Chance: On or after July 2, 2013 until August 21, 2013, the total fee is one hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00)

(B) Deadline for registrations: Wednesday, Midnight, August 21, 2013 (Please note the exception (see above) for players eliminated from the Nova Scotia Open)

(C) Each registration payment will include a signed standard waiver releasing the tournament organizers "from any and all responsibilities or liability for injuries or damages resulting from a player's participation .... etc."

(E) The registration call may end at any time for any reason, including a filled venue

(B) Each team is an "unofficial" representative of its province and interprovincial rivalry will be encouraged in making up the draws

(D) A self-identified 3.5 to 7.0, Tennis Canada rating is required to ensure a competitive tournament

(A) Age groups are 55+ or older (Possibilities: 55-64 Group, 65-74 Group, 75+ Group, etc. or a variation, depending upon registration numbers)

(i) A player's age is that as of August 1, 2013
(ii) A player may enter only one age group
(iii) In choosing their age group, players may enter an age group younger, but never older than what would normally be their assigned age group

(a) Important Note: The mixed gender group cannot use players from the Men's or Women's groups (to allow the organizers maximum flexibility in scheduling)

(B) Captains may substitute a player for another player within any game at any time to meet physical or strategic requirements (note: mixed teams must remain mixed at all times during play)

(i) Substitutions must be prompt to ensure a normal rate of play (Note: Any unsportsmanlike tactic designed to delay a game will not be tolerated)

(D) In extreme cases, captains may request a designated organizer to monitor play concerning issues of sportsmanlike play

(E) In extreme examples of unsportsmanlike play a team and its captain may face expulsion without a return of their registration fees

(B) Guarantee of 6 games (even more if practical) organized by gender, as well as by age group possibly further defined by a self-identified team rating if appropriate to ensure competiveness

(i) Sets one and two will employ the standard 7 point tie-breaker
(ii) Set three (if required) will be sudden death - first to 10 points, with the standard turn of ends on the 6s

(C) Winners (ties included) will receive a free registration to the 2014 CCITC tournament

(i) Any winner unable to attend the 2014 CCITC tournament may transfer its free registration to another team that takes its place

(A) In addition to tournament play there will be a series of targeted clinics for:

(i) Children
(ii) Juniors
(iii) Adults over 55 years of age who are not registered for tournament play (i.e. spouses, etc.)

(B) Clinic participants must have a self-identified Tennis Canada rating of 1.0 (beginner) to 3.0 (See below)

(a) Off Island registrations accepted at any time
(b) Cape Breton Island registrations accepted beginning on or after August 1, 2013

RATING	GROUND-STROKES (forehand and backhand)	RETURN OF SERVE	NET PLAY (volleys and overheads)	SERVE
1.0 This player is just starting to play tennis.
1.5 Started, but has difficulty playing.	A lack of consistency rallying.	A lack of consistency.	A lack of consistency.	A lack of consistency serving.
2.0	Can get the ball in play but lacks control, resulting in inconsistent rallies. Often chooses to hit forehands instead of backhands.	Tends to position in a manner to protect weaknesses. Inconsistent return.	In singles, reluctant to come to the net. In doubles, understands the basic positioning; comfortable only with the forehand volley; avoids backhand volley and overhead.	In complete service motion. Toss is inconsistent. Double faults are common.
2.5	Can rally consistently 10 balls in a row, especially on the forehand, with an arched trajectory over the net when the objective is to hit to a partner at moderate speed.	In singles, consistent when returning towards the middle of the court. In doubles, difficulty returning cross-court to start the point.	Becoming at ease at the net in practice but uncomfortable in a game situation.	Attempting a full service motion on the first serve. First serve in inconsistent (less than 50%). Uses an incomplete motion to ensure a steady second serve.
3.0	Able to rally consistently 10 balls in a row on forehands and backhands. Able to maintain the rally when receiving high, short or wide balls, assuming the ball is received at a moderate pace, especially on the forehand stroke.	Can control the direction of the ball in both singles and doubles, when receiving a serve of moderate pace.	Very consistent on forehand volley with easy balls, inconsistent on backhand volley. Overall has difficulty with low and wide balls. Can smash easy lobs.	Full motion on both serves. Able to achieve more than 50% success on first serve. Second serve much slower than first serve.

CROMARTY COMMUNITY INDOOR TENNIS CENTRE (CCITC)
A Public Hub Facility Serving The Entire CBRM
Registered 2006 - Nova Scotia Societies Act / Registered 2008 - CRA Canadian Charitable Organization (Tax Number: 848036968RR0001)
ccitc@cromartytennis.ca - www.cromartytennis.ca/ccitc - Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

The Cromarty Community Indoor Tennis Centre (CCITC), a tax-exempt Sydney-based charitable organization has begun its donation drive to build the first indoor facility in Cape Breton designed exclusively for the game of tennis. A public facility available on a first come, first served basis, the Centre will also advance education by providing tennis lessons to students as a component of a school curriculum, and by offering training courses for tennis coaches, officials and instructors. It will also relieve conditions associated with aging by providing tennis programs for the aged; and it will afford relief to persons with disabilities by developing and implementing tennis programmes for the disabled.

Hi all:

As you may have heard, the tennis component of the Canada 55+ events held at the Cromarty Tennis outdoor courts (August 29-September 1, 2012 - Cape Breton Regional Municipality (Sydney, NS)), was a rousing success by all accounts. For example see: http://www.cromartytennis.ca/Canada55TennisSydney.htm

As a result, the Cromarty Community Indoor Tennis Centre (CCITC) is exploring the possibility of involving its organization in a follow-up major 55+ Tennis doubles tournament next year (2013) at a number of outdoor tennis venues in the vicinity of the outdoor Cromarty courts which would again act as the host organization with the CCITC the organizing body. The dates in question would centre upon the labour day week-end in September (Labour day in 2013 would be September 2), with games extended before and after that date as required.

This is a serious proposal since our goal is to produce a successful tournament, bring in economic dollars, and convince government and sponsors to support the construction of the first indoor tennis centre here on Cape Breton. Please note too that the CCITC is a charity registered with the Federal Government. That means that we can issue tax receipts to anyone wishing to donate to our project.

Now, back to the 2013 tournament.

Below, please find a draft of the 2013 55+ basics. Here we are looking for feedback before we finalize it, and are open to any suggestions.

In addition to the tournament, running concurrently, will be a series of targeted clinics for children, juniors, and adults over 55 years of age (with a self-identified Tennis Canada rating of 1.0 (beginner) or higher up to 3.0)

RATING GROUND-STROKES
(forehand and backhand) RETURN OF SERVE NET PLAY
(volleys and overheads) SERVE

1.0 This player is just starting to play tennis

1.5 This player has been introduced to the game, however has difficulty playing the game due to a lack of consistency rallying and serving.

2.0 Can get the ball in play but lacks control, resulting in inconsistent rallies. Often chooses to hit forehands instead of backhands. Tends to position in a manner to protect weaknesses. Inconsistent return. In singles, reluctant to come to the net. In doubles, understands the basic positioning; comfortable only with the forehand volley; avoids backhand volley and overhead. In complete service motion. Toss is inconsistent. Double faults are common.

2.5 Can rally consistently 10 balls in a row, especially on the forehand, with an arched trajectory over the net when the objective is to hit to a partner at moderate speed. In singles, consistent when returning towards the middle of the court. In doubles, difficulty returning cross-court to start the point. Becoming at ease at the net in practice but uncomfortable in a game situation. Attempting a full service motion on the first serve. First serve in inconsistent (less than 50%). Uses an incomplete motion to ensure a steady second serve.

3.0 Able to rally consistently 10 balls in a row on forehands and backhands. Able to maintain the rally when receiving high, short or wide balls, assuming the ball is received at a moderate pace, especially on the forehand stroke. Can control the direction of the ball in both singles and doubles, when receiving a serve of moderate pace. Very consistent on forehand volley with easy balls, inconsistent on backhand volley. Overall has difficulty with low and wide balls. Can smash easy lobs. Full motion on both serves. Able to achieve more than 50% success on first serve. Second serve much slower than first serve.

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2013 55+ BASICS

FIRST ANNUAL CCITC 55+ TOURNAMENT

VENUE

(A) The outdoor Cromarty Tennis Club (host) and other tennis courts in the vicinity

PLAYER REGISTRATION FEES

(A) Non-Refundable Fees Per Player:

(i) Fifty dollars ($50.00) by June 1, 2013

(ii) One hundred dollars ($100.00) by July 1, 2013

(iii) One hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00) by August 1, 2013

(B) All expenses are the responsibility of each participant

(C) The registration call may end at any time - that is, when the venue is filled - so an early registration is encouraged

PLAYERS

(A) Registered with a provincial tennis club

(B) Each team is a representative of its province

(C) More than one team per province is encouraged

(D) A self-identified 3.5, or better, Tennis Canada rating is required to ensure a competitive tournament

RATING GROUND-STROKES
(forehand and backhand) RETURN OF SERVE NET PLAY
(volleys and overheads) SERVE

3.5

Able to move the opponent around the court or hit harder when receiving easier balls. Can execute approach shots with some consistency (more than 50%).

Can return fast serves or well-placed serves with defensive actions. On easy second serve, can return with pace or directional control; can approach the net in doubles.

Becoming confident at net play; can direct FH volleys; controls BH volley but with little offense; general difficulty in putting volleys away. Can handle volleys and overheads that require moderate movement.

Can vary the speed or direction of first serve. Can direct the second serve to the opponent's weakness without double-faulting on a regular basis.

TEAMS

(A) Age groups are 55+ or older (55+, 65+, 75+, etc. or variation of depending upon registration numbers)

(B) Three gender groups

(1) Men's

(2) Women's

(3) Mixed

(C) The Mixed gender group cannot have players from the Men's or Women's groups to allow the organizers maximum scheduling flexibility

(D) Each team may consist of two or more players

(E) Each team will have a playing captain

(F) Captains may substitute players at will to meet physical or strategic requirements (note: mixed teams must remain mixed at all times during play)

PLAYING FORMAT

(A) Round Robin

(B) Guarantee of 6 or more games organized by age and gender group with multiple divisions possible depending on registration numbers

(C) The draw will maximize interprovincial play within each division

(D) Best two of three sets

(E) Sets one and two will employ the standard 7 point tie-breaker

(F) Set three will be sudden death - first to 10 points, with the standard turn of ends on the 6s

SCORING

(A) Two points to the winner

(B) One point to sudden death losers

DIVISIONAL WINNERS (TIES INCLUDED)

(A) Free registration for the winners (or their designate if they cannot attend) to the 2014 tournament

1.0	This player is just starting to play tennis
1.5	This player has been introduced to the game, however has difficulty playing the game due to a lack of consistency rallying and serving.
2.0	Can get the ball in play but lacks control, resulting in inconsistent rallies. Often chooses to hit forehands instead of backhands.	Tends to position in a manner to protect weaknesses. Inconsistent return.	In singles, reluctant to come to the net. In doubles, understands the basic positioning; comfortable only with the forehand volley; avoids backhand volley and overhead.	In complete service motion. Toss is inconsistent. Double faults are common.
2.5	Can rally consistently 10 balls in a row, especially on the forehand, with an arched trajectory over the net when the objective is to hit to a partner at moderate speed.	In singles, consistent when returning towards the middle of the court. In doubles, difficulty returning cross-court to start the point.	Becoming at ease at the net in practice but uncomfortable in a game situation.	Attempting a full service motion on the first serve. First serve in inconsistent (less than 50%). Uses an incomplete motion to ensure a steady second serve.
3.0	Able to rally consistently 10 balls in a row on forehands and backhands. Able to maintain the rally when receiving high, short or wide balls, assuming the ball is received at a moderate pace, especially on the forehand stroke.	Can control the direction of the ball in both singles and doubles, when receiving a serve of moderate pace.	Very consistent on forehand volley with easy balls, inconsistent on backhand volley. Overall has difficulty with low and wide balls. Can smash easy lobs.	Full motion on both serves. Able to achieve more than 50% success on first serve. Second serve much slower than first serve.