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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

League Match #2 - Saturday December 3rd

Here are the club locations and times for this Saturday's December 3 League Match #2.  Attached is the complete schedule, and list of players on each team, in case you've forgotten which team you are on.  Players need to show up at the times listed, so coaches can get you checked in at the tournament desk.
Although most clubs have a snack bar, I encourage players to bring some health snacks such as protein bars.  Also would be good to bring water.
There is also some downtime between matches, so there is opportunity to get some homework or reading in.
How does the league match work?  First, all boys singles and girls singles matches are played.  This will take approx. 3 - 3.5 hours, then boys doubles, girls doubles, and mixed doubles play will take place.  Each team can only have one boys doubles, one girls doubles, and one mixed doubles team (so we usually take turns on each team so that everyone gets a chance to play doubles).  Doubles takes about 1.5 hours depending on the site.
Please make arrangements with friends / teammates on your team, to coordinate carpooling to/from the match.  If you have problems finding a ride, let me know and I'll help connect you with someone.

Team
Location
Coach
Arrive
Match Start
Lincoln Red
Eastside Athletic Club (Milwaukie)
Scott Cohn
11:00AM
Noon
Lincoln White
MAC
Bruce Reid
11:00AM
Noon
Lincoln Black
Sunset Athletic Club
Vic Moser
11:00AM
Noon
Lincoln Blue
Courthouse North (Salem) 
David Szafranski
11:30AM
12:30PM
Lincoln Gold
Cascade Athletic Club (Gresham)
Lee Doss
10:00AM
11:00AM

DIRECTIONS
1849 SW Salmon St
Portland, OR  97205
13939 NW Cornell Rd
Portland, OR   97229
19201 SE Division St
Gresham, OR   97030
815 NE Halsey
Portland, OR   97232
2975 River Road South
Salem, OR   97302

Monday, November 28, 2011

League Match #1 - Results

Team-

The updated Boys and  Girls and Team Rankings after League Match #1 have been posted.

Special congratulations to the following players who improved their ranking by 100 points or more during LM#1, which is a remarkable achievement !! :

·         Rachel Wolfard
·         Andrew Lock-Harris
·         Alan Beard
·         John Nicholson
·         Kevin Hansen
·         Conner Van Loo

Several other players also almost hit the +100 point mark.  Let’s keep working hard in practice this week so that each of you can get a solid win under your belt on Saturday !
New PlayersDO NOT BE DISCOURAGED IF YOU WENT BACKWARDS IN YOUR RANKINGS AFTER LM#1.  This is normal, part of the learning curve.  With practice, you will improve.
Second year players and beyondDO BE CONCERNED IF YOU WENT BACKWARDS IN YOUR RANKING. This means that you are not practicing enough, or not practicing with focus.  Talk to one of the coaches and we will help you with this.

The team standings have also been updated.  Lincoln’s Black (3rd place) and Gold (4th place) teams are among the leaders out of 42 teams.  Go Cards!


Rank
Points
Black
3
74
Gold
4
72
Red
15
40
White
22
30
Blue 
33
18
Bruce Reid

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Week of November 27, 2011

Hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving… what better way to burn off the holiday feasting, than running around the racquetball courts!

We will have regular practices Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.  These will be our last 3 practices before League Match #2 next Saturday, Dec 3.

Please make sure you have LM#2 on your calendars for next Saturday.  Schedule for the matches will be issued by Monday evening.

Please let Bruce know if you cannot attend LM#2 next Saturday.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

New Players and Families - First Match Preparation

New Players and Families-

Attached file is an overview of how the League Matches generally take place during the day.   We do all the boys & girls singles first, then the boys/girls/mixed doubles.  Not all players will play doubles.  Players that don’t play doubles can leave after singles play is complete.

Other info:
  • Shirts for new players are on order; we should have these ready for League Match #2.
  • For returning players, wear your Lincoln shirts.  For new players, wear any Lincoln T-Shirt if you have one.
  • Wear same type of clothing you wear to practice.
  • Bring some healthy snacks and a water bottle to the match
  • Bring some reading or homework if needed, to do between matches
  • Please be respectful of the club and its’ employees; without the clubs and their support, we wouldn’t have a league !
  • Remember the matches are self–reffed games to 11… say the score loudly and clearly before each serve !
  • Shake your opponent’s hand after each match
  • No profanity, no banging racquet against the wall or floor… be respectful !
  • HAVE FUN !!!!!
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS
Bruce Reid

Monday, November 14, 2011

League Match #1 - Saturday November 19th

Here are the club locations and times for this Saturday's Nov 19 League Match #1.  Attached is the complete schedule, and list of players on each team, in case you've forgotten which team you are on.  Players need to show up at the times listed, so coaches can get you checked in at the tournament desk.
Although most clubs have a snack bar, I encourage players to bring some health snacks such as protein bars.  Also would be good to bring water.
There is also some downtime between matches, so there is opportunity to get some homework or reading in.
How does the league match work?  First, all boys singles and girls singles matches are played.  This will take approx. 3 - 3.5 hours, then boys doubles, girls doubles, and mixed doubles play will take place.  Each team can only have one boys doubles, one girls doubles, and one mixed doubles team (so we usually take turns on each team so that everyone gets a chance to play doubles).  Doubles takes about 1.5 hours depending on the site.
Please make arrangements with friends / teammates on your team, to coordinate carpooling to/from the match.  If you have problems finding a ride, let me know and I'll help connect you with someone.



Team
Location
Coach
Arrive
Match Start
Lincoln Red
Courthouse North (Salem)
Scott Cohn
11:30AM
12:30PM
Lincoln White
Courthouse North (Salem)
Bruce Reid
11:30AM
12:30PM
Lincoln Black
Eastside Athletic Club (Milwaukie)
Vic Moser
11:00AM
Noon
Lincoln Blue
MAC
David Szafranski
11:00AM
Noon
Lincoln Gold
Sunset Athletic Club
Lee Doss
11:00AM
Noon



DIRECTIONS
4132 Devonshire Court
Salem, OR  97305
4606 SE Boradman
Milwaukie OR  97267
1849 SW Salmon St
Portland, OR  97205
13939 NW Cornell Rd
Portland, OR   97229