By DES ADSETT
COOLUM TENNIS
WE have started our night fixtures and social play this week, however it is not too late to join.
Both Monday and Thursday night are doubles only in the fast-four format. If you haven’t yet seen this it is the first to four games, with a tie-break at three games all, and there are no lets and a sudden-death deuce.
The tie-break is a modified short tie-break. Players who have already had the opportunity to play fast four have enjoyed the experience, but say that they have to concentrate. It is hard to change old habits. Monday starts at 7pm with a hit up and has a finishing time of 9.30pm. Thursday, will kick off a little earlier.
The format is five sets with winners to go up and losers down the courts with the pairs splitting after each set. Tuesday night is Division 2 fixtures for members only with a cost of $80 for the season. The format is one singles game and two doubles.
The teams will play 14 rounds plus finals. Wednesday night is Division 3 for members only and the conditions are the same. Division 1 will also play on Wednesday night and non-members are welcome for a slightly increased cost. Members $6 and non members $10 with a sliding ladder. You don’t need to play every week.
Unfortunately, the wet weather interfered with our tennis and the installation of the new light bulbs, but Sunday saw some enthusiastic players back on court.
Thanks to Graeme, the courts are open for social players Sunday mornings from 8am until they finish playing.
Day fixture teams missed their Friday tennis, but we hope for an uninterrupted season. Juniors also missed their hit out on Friday and Saturday.
