Junior Singles Club Championships

The Junior Singles Club Championships will be held Friday, December 18, through Tuesday, December 22. This is a nonsanctioned singles tournament for HVTC members. The entry fee is $29 and includes court time and balls. Please sign up at the desk and inform the desk staff of your availability by Wednesday, December 16.

Trophies are awarded to all finalists if at least six players enter the draw.
Consolation matches will be arranged for those eliminated in the first round.

Annual Junior Awards Banquet

During a potluck supper on Wednesday, December 16, Clare North, Mike Ware, and the Huron Valley professional staff honor the junior players (8th grade and below) who have distinguished themselves during the year. The annual Junior Awards Banquet includes free tennis 5–6pm and dinner at 6. Junior members 8th grade and below and their parents are invited. Call the front desk to RSVP with number of family members and to put your potluck dish on the list. Please, no Jello or pies.

Sign Up for Junior Excellence

The Junior Excellence makeup day will be Monday, December 14, 4:30-6 pm. Please register to make up any Session I or II absence.

Session III begins Monday, January 4; please sign up immediately. Those in previous sessions are not automatically registered for future sessions. Session III is a 10-week session. HVTC holds practice over midwinter school vacations; if you are planning to miss two or more classes, pick up a Request to Prorate sheet at the front desk. Forms are due during the first week of class. Two absences must be declared to prorate the session. Desk staff is available to answer any questions.

HVTC December Calendar

  • Friday, December 4 – G12 and under tournament (novice), 7–9 pm, $23
  • Sunday, December 13 Last day of Junior Excellence session II and
    junior and adult clinics
  • Monday, December 14 Junior Excellence makeup day, 4:30–6 pm;
    please register at the front desk.
  • Wednesday, December 16 Junior Awards Banquet (5pm tennis, 6pm
    potluck) and tournament entry deadline.
  • Thursday, December 17 Last meeting of men’s leagues until January 3
  • Friday–Tuesday, December 18–22 Annual Junior Singles Club Championship;
    $29
  • Sunday–Saturday, December 20–January 2 – No men’s leagues, Super Excellence, or Men’s and Women’s Night. Guest fees waived.
  • Thursday, December 24 – Open 8am–2pm; court fee $24/hour (no SCT)
  • Friday, December 25 Merry Christmas! Club is closed.
  • Monday–Tuesday, December 28–January 5 – Women’s showers closed for remodeling.
  • Thursday, December 31 – Open 8am–5pm; court fee $24/hour (no SCT)

 

Medal Program Rewards Junior Players

The club awards bronze, silver, and gold medals to juniors (through 8th grade) based on accumulated points. Tournament play is 3 points, interclub matches are 2 points, and practice matches are 1 point. Players are encouraged to keep track of their tennis throughout the year. A scoring sheet is available at the front desk. Players whose yearly total is 20–35 points earn a bronze, those with 36–49 points get silver, and those who have 50+ points earn the gold. Point totals need to be handed in at the desk by early December.