MLTC Newsletter 27 Apr 2022

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The Badge season begins this Saturday April 30 with 5 teams playing at home.

At noon Manly 4 Mens Team which includes our 2 promising juniors, Matthew and Bede will play their first match in Badge. Everyone wishes them a long and successful career with Manly Lawn. Also Men’s 5 Team plays at noon.

THIS MEANS SOCIAL TENNIS WILL BE FROM 11.30AM TO 2.30PM ON COURTS 3 AND 4.

Then at 2.50pm Mens 1 will play on courts 1and 2. Ladies 2 and Mens 6 also play at 2.50pm.

Good luck to all teams this season and hopefully a big crowd will be in attendance to watch the opening round.

All matches need to be finished by 6pm as MTC has a tennis/social – ‘Drink-Play-Graze’ from 6pm with live music from 7.30pm.

All members are welcome to stay around the bar for drinks if they wish. If you would like to play in the MTC function – please contact Scott or Carmela by tomorrow (Thu) at the latest.

Denis Crowley

Virginia
MLTC Secretary
www.manlylawn.com.au

SUPER SENIOR WORLD TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS, FLORIDA 2022

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Palm Beach Gardens, FL April 23, 2022

Women’s 65, Kitty Godfree Cup

Women’s 70, Althea Gibson Cup (scroll down to see draws once posted)

Women’s 75, Queen’s Cup (scroll down to see draws once posted)

Women’s 80, Doris Hart Cup

Women’s 85, Angela Mortimer Cup

Men’s 65, Britannia Cup

Men’s 70, Jack Crawford Cup

Men’s 75, Bitsy Grant Cup

Men’s 80, Gardnar Mulloy Cup

Men’s 85, Lorne Main Cup (scroll down to see draws once posted)

 

ATP Statement On Decision To Ban Russian & Belarusian Players

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Russian and Belarusian players will continue to be allowed to compete at ATP events under neutral flag

We strongly condemn Russia’s reprehensible invasion of Ukraine and stand in solidarity with the millions of innocent people affected by the ongoing war.

Our sport is proud to operate on the fundamental principles of merit and fairness, where players compete as individuals to earn their place in tournaments based on the ATP Rankings. We believe that today’s unilateral decision by Wimbledon and the LTA to exclude players from Russia and Belarus from this year’s British grass-court swing is unfair and has the potential to set a damaging precedent for the game. Discrimination based on nationality also constitutes a violation of our agreement with Wimbledon that states that player entry is based solely on ATP Rankings. Any course of action in response to this decision will now be assessed in consultation with our Board and Member councils.

It is important to stress that players from Russia and Belarus will continue to be allowed to compete at ATP events under a neutral flag, a position that has until now been shared across professional tennis. In parallel, we will continue our joint humanitarian support for Ukraine under Tennis Plays for Peace.

https://www.atptour.com/en/news/atp-statement-wimbledon-british-grass-swing-april-2022

MLTC Newsletter 13 Apr 2022

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Badge Matches

Click here to download a PDF of all MLTC Saturday Badge team matches. Please let us know if you notice any errors.

Captains – please still check the draw each week for any changes. Away game start times are often different.

Court Bookings on Public Holidays

On Fri 15th April (Good Friday), Mon 18th April (Easter Monday) and Mon 25th April (Anzac Day), the club has 3 courts available for members between 7am and 6pm.

There will be social on all 3 courts between 12pm and 3pm each Public Holiday. Everyone is welcome to mix in at social and a great opportunity to meet new members. Courts cannot be pre-booked during social hours.

Outside of social times, you can book members courts on public holidays online via https://www.tennisvenues.com.au/booking/manly-lawn-tc

If you have any questions about the members online booking, please contact Sarah or Virginia.

Pre-Badge Social – Sat 23rd April

Please join us for food in the clubhouse on Sat 23rd April from 4pm before badge season starts the following week. The bar will be open!

Drink Play Graze

A reminder about MTC’s event on Sat 30th April from 6pm to 11pm. Grazing table, Bar open, Round Robin Matches, Live music & Dancing. Players $70 or social ticket $40. Tickets available via https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/885222 or see Scott in the Pro Shop for more info.

Ball Recycling Scheme

A huge thank you to everyone who has already added old balls to the recycling box in the clubhouse – please keep bringing more!

Best wishes,
Virginia
MLTC Secretary
www.manlylawn.com.au

MTC Night Competitions Term 2

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Entries for Term 2 Close April 22.

Entries are now open online for Term 2 comps.

Entries close Friday April 22 for both competitions.

Tuesday comp starts April 26 and Wednesday comp starts April 27.

Reserve players always welcome.  For more information, please contact or email Scott.

Sign up on the web below.

Scott Blackburn
MTC Tennis Director & Head Pro

MTC Midweek Ladies Competitions Term 2

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Entries for Term 2 Close April 22.

Enrolments are now open online for Term 2 comps.

Entries close April 22 for both competitions.

Tuesday comp starts April 26 and Friday comp starts April 29.

Reserve players always welcome.  For more information, please contact or email Scott.

Sign up on the web below.

Scott Blackburn
MTC Tennis Director & Head Pro

Picton Seniors Tournament

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ENTRIES NOW OPEN!

Picton Tennis Club looks forward to welcoming back many familiar faces and lots of new ones to its beautiful country tennis club in May for its annual seniors tournament.

Tournament Dates:
* Friday 13th May 2022
* Saturday 14th May 2022
* Sunday 15th May 2022

Contact: Michael Jackson
* 0413 632 632
* [email protected]
Online Entry Form online

 

Badge Draws 2022

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Direct links to the various Badge draws for Men and Women on the Sydney Badge site are available.

Click here to link to 2022 draws.

 

MLTC Newsletter 4 Apr 2022

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Online Court Bookings

You can now find a link on our tennis club website under members where you can book a court during member’s non social times.

The times you can book members courts online are:

* Tuesdays – 4pm to 7pm (2 courts available)
* Wednesdays – 7am to 9am (2 courts available)
* Fridays – 6.30pm to 8.30pm (4 courts available)
* Sundays – 8am to 2pm (3 courts available) and then 2pm to 7pm (2 courts available)
All other members times (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoons) will remain social tennis where generally a court captain will put players into groups on the day. Courts cannot be pre-booked during social tennis. Contact myself or Sarah if you have any problems.

Drink Play Graze Event – 30 April

Manly Tennis Centre is running a social event on Saturday 30th April from 6pm till 11pm. There will be live music/grazing table. Buy your own drinks at the bar, court prizes and dancing for anyone who might like to!

Players $70 Social $40. See Scott in the Pro Shop for more details or via Trybooking Drink Play Graze

Best wishes,
Virginia
MLTC Secretary
www.manlylawn.com.au

@MTC: Drink Play Graze Event

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Saturday 30th April 6-11pm

Enquiries and bookings can be made with Scott at the Pro Shop or people can look it up on Trybooking under Drink Play Graze and pay online.

We’re having match play over the 6 courts with prizes, grazing table, live music and the bar will be open so they can purchase their own drinks.

Players $70 Social $40

Carmela Blackburn

TA: UPDATE: MATCH CENTRE RATING DISPLAY

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As the 2021/22 summer season of Tennis comes to a close, the rollout of the new Competitive Play Framework and transition to the UTR Rating for Australian tennis continues.

The following outlines key dates essential to ensuring a smooth transition to the 2022/23 summer season.

As of 31 March 2022, Match Centre users will notice a change to the ratings display. The change is an important step in moving towards the new Competitive Play Framework and transition to a UTR Rating which comes into full effect on 1 October 2022, prior to the commencement of the 2022/23 summer season.

What is the change to Match Centre?

  • The UTR Rating will replace the current TA Rating on team profiles, scorecards, results and upcoming matches.
  • Your TA Rating will remain visible on your player dashboard until the end of the 2022 winter season.
  • Your TA Rating will only be visible to you.

Who does the change in Match Centre affect?

  • All players, Team Captains, Team Managers and users of Match Centre.

When does the change to Match Centre come into play?

  • All changes to the Match Centre display will come into effect on 31 March 2022.

How is the transition to the updated UTR Rating display being managed?

  • Throughout the 2022 winter season players who log in to Match Centre will be able to view both the TA Rating and UTR Rating on their individual player dashboard.
  • At the commencement of the 2022/23 summer season players who log in to Match Centre will only be able to view their UTR Rating.

Why does the change to the rating display on Match Centre need to occur before the UTR Rating comes into full effect on 1 October?

  • The changes are an important step in ensuring all Match Centre users and players have activated their UTR Rating and are prepared for the commencement of the 2022/23 summer season.

How do I link my Tennis ID to my UTR Rating?

  • See TA site for more information about Competitive Play and UTR Ratings.

See you on the courts!
Tennis Australia