Practice Tomorrow/Reed Clean-Up

Howdy!

I hope everyone's week is going well! Here's the scoop:

Reed Clean-Up - Wednesday - 10:00pm

-Reed Clean-up this Wednesday

-We will leave from practice at 9:50pm and drive 1 minute to Reed Arena

-Facebook event is here: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=292304624116803

-If you cannot make practice but would like to help clean, meet at the parking lot on the west side of Reed Arena

**If you attend at least 2 Reed Clean-ups then your sectionals fee will be waived**

College Station Regional - October 1 - 7:30am

-Tournament is this Saturday

-Be at the courts at 7:30am

-Team captains will be getting in contact with you soon

-Teams are listed here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?hl=en_US&hl=en_US&key=0AmcA-BwQTgNJdDNndXdIMjc5VkU5U0FHWm0yb2ZEMkE&output=html

Fuddrucker's Profit Share - September 30 - All day

-Come eat at Fuddrucker's and part of the bill will go to Texas A&M Tennis Club. 

-Make sure to drop receipt in basket by the register labeled Tennis Club

Apparel and Dues

-Tennis Club apparel available to order online here: https://secure.touchnet.com/C21490_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=202

-Last day to order tennis club apparel will be October 2nd

-Dues can still be paid. If you want to pay online, the link is here: https://secure.touchnet.com/C21490_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=2136

Volunteer Opportunity

If anyone is not playing in the tournament this weekend and you would like to help Todd and the USTA officials at the tourney, a shift from 8-12pm and 12-4:30pm is available. Please reply to this email if you are interested!

Challenge Ladder

Here is the challenge ladder:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?hl=en_US&hl=en_US&key=0AmcA-BwQTgNJdFo1VjJOX3I4SVpCUjlPSFI0YXZaZEE&output=html

Challenge Ladder Rules:

https://docs.google.com/View?id=d33jckr_25dqgp9cc7

Here is a list to use in case you want to contact someone to challenge:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?hl=en_US&hl=en_US&key=0AmcA-BwQTgNJdGVMVTdyTkxNbGV4MW1nYm1mX1pwZ2c&output=html

If you are not happy with the team you are on, use our challenge system.  The link to the rules can be found on this email, and please read them carefully.  If you are not on the team you thought you would be on, please realize that it is IMPOSSIBLE to assign everyone to the team they are supposed to be on with the limited time that we have seen everyone play.  Also, realize that we have ALOT of very good players.  There is a reason our club has won five national championships.  Keep challenging!!! If you are on the wrong team, you will eventually find your way to the right team if you keep coming to practices and tournaments!!

Also, if you are not listed in teams 1-13, you are a part of the pool available to challenge into team 13.  Please take advantage of the challenge system.  If you keep challenging, coming to practice, and playing in tournaments, you will find your way onto the right team!!

PLEASE READ THE CHALLENGE LADDER RULES IN FULL, but here are some of the basics:

1. You can only challenge up 1 team above you
2. The challengee must accept the challenge
3. To officially contact someone for a challenge, you must complete 2 out of 3 of the following: Facebook message, phone call, email
AFTER 2 of 3 contact methods have been completed: email the club challenge email stating who you are and who you are challenging:tamu10schallenge@gmail.com.  The club challenge email will then email the challengee letting them know about the challenge.  We will be emailing based on the emails submitted when you signed up for membership, so let us know what email to change it to if you know the one you signed up for will not be checked.
4. The challenger and challengee will then have 3 days after 2 of 3 contact methods have been completed to schedule a match, then 4 days from when the match is scheduled to complete the match.  
5. Email the club email with the completed match scores: tamu10s@gmail.com

That's all for now. Come out to practice tomorrow at 8:00pm and help clean Reed Arena at 10:00pm.

And remember...always hit the tweener.

-Brent Hametner 

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Texas A&M Tennis Club
tamu10s@gmail.com
http://tennisclub.tamu.edu

Practice Tomorrow 4-5pm

Howdy!

I was glad to see everyone on Wednesday at practice in their decked out Federer at the U.S. Open black clothing. Congratulations to Nick Adams for looking the most Federer-esque in his all black everything and winning the $5 gift card to Rosa's. Here are some upcoming events to look forward to:

Practice Tomorrow 4:00pm - 5:00pm

We are having practice tomorrow from 4-5pm because of the tournament this weekend. 

Reed Arena Clean-Up - Wednesday - 10:00pm

This Wednesday we will be having our 2nd Reed Arena Clean-Up after the Aggie Volleyball team plays. This will occur during practice, so at 9:50pm we will drive over to Reed Arena and clean it up. For those who are not coming out to practice, you can still meet us in the parking lot on the West side of Reed Arena. Here is the facebook event for the clean up: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1149315303#!/event.php?eid=292304624116803

**Remember: those that attend at least two Reed-Clean ups will have their sectionals fee waived**

Fuddrucker's Profit Share - September 30 

Come eat at Fuddrucker's and help support tennis club! After ordering your meal, remember to drop your receipt in the basket so that part of the bill goes towards tennis club!

Dues

For those that wish to pay dues, you still can! Here is the link to pay dues by credit card: 

 https://secure.touchnet.com/C21490_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=2136

Apparel

Our super cool tennis club apparel is now available to order online. The link is here: https://secure.touchnet.com/C21490_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=202

Attached are pictures of the apparel!

The tennis club apparel should be arriving sometime next month. Stay tuned to the emails to find out when.

College Station Regional - October 1

Our next tournament will be here in College Station. You can find the facebook event here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=252438234800860#!/event.php?eid=252438234800860

Sunday at 7:00pm will be the deadline to sign up. 

Brazos Valley Tennis Association

If you are looking for as many ways as possible to play tennis, the BVTA (Brazos Valley Tennis Association) is a great outlet.  There are team tennis matches, tournaments, opportunities to teach tennis, and a good way to meet other players in the community.  If you are interested in the BVTA, contact Rod Hotz at rod@brazosvalleytennis.org

Challenge Ladder

Here is the challenge ladder:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?hl=en_US&hl=en_US&key=0AmcA-BwQTgNJdFo1VjJOX3I4SVpCUjlPSFI0YXZaZEE&output=html

Challenge Ladder Rules:

https://docs.google.com/View?id=d33jckr_25dqgp9cc7

Here is a list to use in case you want to contact someone to challenge:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?hl=en_US&hl=en_US&key=0AmcA-BwQTgNJdGVMVTdyTkxNbGV4MW1nYm1mX1pwZ2c&output=html

If you are not happy with the team you are on, use our challenge system.  The link to the rules can be found on this email, and please read them carefully.  If you are not on the team you thought you would be on, please realize that it is IMPOSSIBLE to assign everyone to the team they are supposed to be on with the limited time that we have seen everyone play.  Also, realize that we have ALOT of very good players.  There is a reason our club has won five national championships.  Keep challenging!!! If you are on the wrong team, you will eventually find your way to the right team if you keep coming to practices and tournaments!!

Also, if you are not listed in teams 1-13, you are a part of the pool available to challenge into team 13.  Please take advantage of the challenge system.  If you keep challenging, coming to practice, and playing in tournaments, you will find your way onto the right team!!

PLEASE READ THE CHALLENGE LADDER RULES IN FULL, but here are some of the basics:

1. You can only challenge up 1 team above you
2. The challengee must accept the challenge
3. To officially contact someone for a challenge, you must complete 2 out of 3 of the following: Facebook message, phone call, email
AFTER 2 of 3 contact methods have been completed: email the club challenge email stating who you are and who you are challenging: tamu10schallenge@gmail.com.  The club challenge email will then email the challengee letting them know about the challenge.  We will be emailing based on the emails submitted when you signed up for membership, so let us know what email to change it to if you know the one you signed up for will not be checked.
4. The challenger and challengee will then have 3 days after 2 of 3 contact methods have been completed to schedule a match, then 4 days from when the match is scheduled to complete the match. 
5. Email the club email with the completed match scores: tamu10s@gmail.com

That's all for now. Remember practice tomorrow is from 4-5!

And remember...always hit the tweener.

-Brent Hametner 

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Texas A&M Tennis Club
tamu10s@gmail.com
http://tennisclub.tamu.edu

Chili's Profit Share / Practice Tomorrow

Howdy!

Thanks to everyone who came out to our tailgate on Saturday. We had some delicious fajitas, chips & dip (the best I've ever had), cookie cake, and lots of other food/drinks. Our tailgate was so cool in fact that Jim Knox (Fox Sports Network Reporter) stopped by with his camera crew and taped our tailgate. If you do not believe it, watch for us on Friday night with Jim Knox. 

It was nice to see everyone who came out on Sunday for the Intra-Club tournament. We had a great turnout, everyone played well, and we pulled a Dallas and beat the heat. Here are some things to keep in mind:

TODAY - Tuesday September 20 - Chili's Profit Share

Do you get hungry? Would you consider yourself someone who likes to eat? If so, come to our Chili's on Texas Ave. Profit Share! Attached are two forms for Chili's.  Bring in the flyer and turn it into the waiter to show you are with A&M, and bring in the coupon for FREE chips and salsa.

Practice - Tomorrow - Federer at the U.S. Open Night (Black Out Night)

Practice will be tomorrow at 8:00pm. Make sure to come dressed in ALL black! The person who is the best dressed will receive a $5 gift card to Rosa's Cafe!!!!! If you have not been to any practices before, DON'T WORRY, just show up to this practice, and we can get you set up. You will still be able to pay dues at this practice or anytime online here: https://secure.touchnet.com/C21490_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=2136

Apparel

Our super cool tennis club apparel is now available to order online. The link is here: https://secure.touchnet.com/C21490_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=202

The tennis club apparel should be arriving sometime next month. Stay tuned to the emails to find out when. 

Austin Regional

The teams for the Austin Regional are up and can be found here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?hl=en_US&hl=en_US&key=0AmcA-BwQTgNJdEUwdHJES1pHUFpaQThLQ0Q5MUxMNXc&output=html

The team captains will be getting in contact with you shortly. Teams will be leaving at 5:30am from the tennis parking lot. 

**The teams are not the challenge ladder. The challenge ladder will be coming out soon.**

College Station Regional - October 1

Our next tournament will be here in College Station. You can find the facebook event here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=252438234800860#!/event.php?eid=252438234800860

Brazos Valley Tennis Association

If you are looking for as many ways as possible to play tennis, the BVTA (Brazos Valley Tennis Association) is a great outlet.  There are team tennis matches, tournaments, opportunities to teach tennis, and a good way to meet other players in the community.  If you are interested in the BVTA, contact Rod Hotz at rod@brazosvalleytennis.org

That's all for now. Come to Chili's today! See ya'll at practice tomorrow!

And remember....always hit the tweener.

-Brent Hametner

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Texas A&M Tennis Club
tamu10s@gmail.com
http://tennisclub.tamu.edu

Draws for Intra-Club Tournament This Sunday!

Howdy!

Thanks to everyone who came out on Wednesday dressed in Wimbledon White. Congratulations to Samantha Jorden for winning best dressed for the occasion! Here are a few things to keep in mind in the upcoming days:

Intra-Club Tournament - Sunday September 18

The intraclub tournament draws are attached on the email as well as our website http://tennisclub.tamu.edu/ under the Important Info header on the right hand side.  There are A TON of y'all that signed up!!  That's awesome that so many of y'all are interested, but that does mean that matches will only be one set.  For those that don't know, that's part of the world team tennis format that we play at tournaments when we play other schools, so it'll be good practice for that anyway.

 

Singles will play in the morning (just to clarify, the times that state 8:00 through 12:00 are talking about AM start times) and doubles will be in the afternoon.  If you are being assigned to a doubles partner, meet at the courts at the scheduled start time and we'll match y'all up.

Tailgate/Idaho Game

Do you like Texas A&M football? Do you like to eat? If the answer is yes to either of these questions then come out and tailgate and watch the Aggies BTHO Idaho on September 17 with the tennis club! We will be tailgating starting at 2:30pm at the location that is attached to this email. If you have not picked up your sports pass yet, you can do so at the tailgate. We will leave tickets and sports passes at will call 30 minutes before the game. 

Apparel

Our super cool tennis club apparel is now available to order online. The link is here: https://secure.touchnet.com/C21490_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=202

Dues

If you have not paid dues yet, it is NOT too late. Simply pay at one of our practices or online here: https://secure.touchnet.com/C21490_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=2136

The dues are now $60 if you pay cash/check and $63 if you pay by credit/debit.

Austin Regional Tournament - September 24

Join us for our first regional tournament of the year in Austin! The facebook event has been created and can be accessed here: : http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=239702276075405

**The last day to sign up will be Sunday at 7:00pm.**

More info about the tournament is located on the facebook page. REMEMBER if you say that you are "attending" you must keep your commitment! "Maybe Attending" will be counted as "Not attending"!

Facebook Page

Please sign up for our tennis cub facebook page here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/178798642183028/

**You must be in the group in order to receive tournament invites**

College Station Tournament - Saturday October 1

The College Station Tournament will be Saturday October 1st. The sign-ups for this tournament will be available soon via Facebook event, but keep the date in mind. 

Chili's Profit Share - September 20

This Tuesday, September 20th, we are having a profit share at Chili's on Texas.  Go have dinner there and help support the Texas A&M Tennis Club.  Attached are two forms for Chili's.  Bring in the flyer and turn it into the waiter to show you are with A&M, and bring in the coupon for FREE chips and salsa.

Brazos Valley Tennis Association

If you are looking for as many ways as possible to play tennis, the BVTA (Brazos Valley Tennis Association) is a great outlet.  There are team tennis matches, tournaments, opportunities to teach tennis, and a good way to meet other players in the community.  If you are interested in the BVTA, contact Rod Hotz at rod@brazosvalleytennis.org

Remember there will be NO practice on Sunday because of the Intra-club tournament.

And remember...always hit the tweener. 

 

-Brent Hametner

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Texas A&M Tennis Club
tamu10s@gmail.com
http://tennisclub.tamu.edu

Wimbledon Wednesday

Howdy!

It is hard to believe, but we are already on our third week of school. Hopefully everyone is fully transitioned. Here are a few events to keep in mind that are coming up:

First Themed Practice - Tomorrow - 8:00pm

Tomorrow will be our first themed practice! It will be Wimbledon Wednesday, so come out and join us at 8:00pm at the intramural courts dressed in ALL white. The best dressed player will receive a $5 gift certificate to Rosa's Cafe! 

Intraclub Tournament - Sunday September 18

Sign up today for our intraclub tournament! There are many prizes to be won including gift cards to Olive Garden, T.G.I. Fridays, Freebirds, Newks, McAlister's, Rosa's Cafe, and Red Lobster! You can choose to play singles or doubles (including mixed) or both. The singles will be playing in the morning and the doubles will be playing in the afternoon. This tournament is exclusively for tennis club members. For those that would like a better chance at being placed on a higher team on our ladder, this tournament is an excellent way to allow the officers to evaluate your skill level. Sign-ups for the tournament are located on our website at tennisclub.tamu.edu under the 'intraclub tourney sign-ups" tab. The last day to sign up will be THURSDAY at 5:00pm. 

**There is a $20 fee for players that have not paid dues**

Tailgate/Football game - Saturday September 17

Come tailgate with the Tennis Club before the Aggies BTHO Idaho! Check out the tailgate location that is attached to this email. 

Dues

If you have not yet paid dues then it is NOT too late. You can pay through our online credit card system here: https://secure.touchnet.com/C21490_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=202. 

You can also pay dues at any one of our practices. 

**Tomorrow will the last day you can pay before the dues increase $10**

Apparel

If you not only want to play in tennis club but want to LOOK tennis club then check out our tennis club apparel. The order forms are located on our website tennisclub.tamu.edu under "important info". Hand the completed order form to any of the officers the next time you come to practice OR scan the order form and email it back to us. Hopefully we will be able to set it up for you to be able to order the apparel online within the next few days. 

Austin Regional Tournament - September 24

Join us for our first regional tournament of the year in Austin! The facebook event has been created and can be accessed here: :  http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=239702276075405

More info about the tournament is located on the facebook page. REMEMBER if you say that you are "attending" you must keep your commitment! "Maybe Attending" will be counted as "Not attending"!

Facebook Page

Please sign up for our tennis cub facebook page here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/178798642183028/

**You must be in the group in order to receive tournament invites**

That is all for now. I look forward to seeing everyone in their Wimbledon White tomorrow!

And remember...always hit the tweener.

Brent Hametner

Secretary,Texas A&M Tennis Club '11-'12 

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Texas A&M Tennis Club
tamu10s@gmail.com
http://tennisclub.tamu.edu

Dues

Howdy!

 

Just as a reminder tonight will be our first practice at 8:00pm at the intramural courts. We will be accepting dues during this time.

 

We now have our credit card payment system set up, so you will now be able to pay dues online. The site can be found here:

https://secure.touchnet.com/C21490_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=202

Click on dues, ONLY PAY FOR ONE QUANTITY OF MEMBERSHIP!!!!, click continue, fill in the appropriate info, review info and click checkout, type in email address you want to have the order confirmation shipped to, click continue unregistered, fill out credit card info, then click continue and finish the purchase.

 

The price will be $53 because there is a discount if you pay by cash or check.

 

If you pay online before practice today, make sure to print out the receipt and bring it to practice so we can get you a t-shirt.

 

That's all for now. I'll see y'all at practice tonight!

 

And remember...always hit the tweener.

 

Brent Hametner

Secretary,Texas A&M Tennis Club '11-'12

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Texas A&M Tennis Club
tamu10s@gmail.com
http://tennisclub.tamu.edu

Important Dates & Information

Howdy!

Thank you to everyone that came out to the informational! We had a great turn out, and hopefully you were able to meet some of the officers and have your questions answered. The presentation was a lot of fun, and we were thrilled to be able to show you our oscar-worthy promo video. 

If you were not able to come to the informational, DO NOT WORRY! The next time we meet will be tomorrow, Wednesday September 7 at 8:00pm at the intramural courts. The courts are located west of Reed Arena, next to Mt. Aggie. This will be our FIRST PRACTICE of the year! At this practice you will have the opportunity to ask any officers any questions you may have. 

Here is some important information and dates to keep in mind in the coming weeks:

FIRST PRACTICE - Wednesday September 7 - Intramural Courts - 8:00pm

Come join us for our FIRST PRACTICE! During practice you will be able to join our teaching courts, play "clean winner" and other games, meet a lot of people, or just come out and hit on our open courts.  

**IMPORTANT**

During our first practice you will also be able to pay dues. Dues are $50 if you pay before the following Wednesday, September 14 and $60 after that. 

This money helps the club pay for balls, shirts, social events, REC court fees, tournament entry fees, housing, and travel costs for inter-club tournaments around the state and nationals. Club members also receive up to 10% off Tennis Warehouse purchases. This truly is a bargain compared to other schools' tennis clubs. 

Tennis Club Tailgate/ Ticket Pull - September 17

Tennis Club will be pulling tickets and tailgating for the Idaho game on September 17. This is a wonderful chance to meet other members and officers, play tailgating games, eat, and watch Texas A&M BTHO Idaho.  If you would like to join us, please give your sports pass to one of the officers by September 11. 

Intra-Club Tennis Tournament - Sunday September 18

Clear your schedules for September 18 because the Texas A&M Tennis Club is having its Intra-Club tournament! This tournament is exclusively for tennis club members. For those that would like a better chance at being placed on a higher team on our ladder, this tournament is an excellent way to allow the officers to evaluate your skill level. In a few days, we will set it up to allow you to sign up for the tournament online, but for now just keep the date in mind. 

**If you do not pay dues, you will have to pay a fee to play in the intra-club tournament**

Facebook Group

Please join our Facebook group! If you plan on participating in upcoming tournaments, we stress that you join our Facebook group because it will be our main way of finding out who is planning on attending each tournament. The page can be found here http://www.facebook.com/groups/178798642183028/ .  Our first tournament will be the Austin Regional September 24th. Sign-ups for this tournament will occur at a later date, but just keep this date in mind. 

Please make sure to check out our Tennis Club webpage at http://tennisclub.tamu.edu . Here you will be able to find a list of all the officers, the challenge ladder rules, the calendar, our stunning videos, and much more! 

In case you missed the promo video, you can see it here : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbMrNUQLLYA

If you want to learn more about our traditional game of "Clean Winner" please see our video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4_I4tcApWc

This video is a tutorial for those that are new to the game of "Clean Winner", and gives detailed instructions on how to play. 

For those that missed the informational, I have attached the PowerPoint presentation. 

That is all the news I have right now. Make sure to come out to practice tomorrow! 

And remember.... always hit the tweener.

Brent Hametner

Secretary, Texas A&M Tennis Club '11-'12

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Texas A&M Tennis Club
tamu10s@gmail.com
http://tennisclub.tamu.edu

Informational / First Practice

Howdy y'all!

I hope the first week of classes went well for y'all. I know I've been trying to transition from summer mode into school mode, and it's not easy. To help ease the transition here are two events to look forward to:

Tennis Club Informational - Monday September 5 -  Rudder 301 - 8:00pm

This is a great opportunity for people interested in learning more about what the club is about. We will discuss how you can join, dues, social events, and much more. This will also be a chance for you to check out our new promo video for the year!

FIRST PRACTICE - Wednesday September 7 - Intramural Courts - 8:00pm

We have waited long enough. The time has finally come. Wait for it... Wait for it... Our first practice is this Wednesday! Come join us at the intramural courts as we continue our tradition of "clean winner". We will also be introducing teaching courts this year for those that wish to learn how to play. In addition, if you just want to come hit and meet people, this is the perfect opportunity to do so. 

Make sure to join us for these events! I look forward to seeing and meeting everyone. 

And remember.... always hit the tweener.

Brent Hametner

Secretary, Texas A&M Tennis Club '11-'12

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Texas A&M Tennis Club
tamu10s@gmail.com
http://tennisclub.tamu.edu