Barrhaven Tennis Club Summer Hours Effective This Week

Hello to all members of the Barrhaven Tennis Club,

This is just a reminder that effective today, the club's summer tennis hours will begin.  As a result, court attendants will be present at the club during the following hours:

Weekdays: 11:00AM - 10:00PM

Weekends: 8:00AM - 8:00PM

Please note that you can still access the tennis courts prior to or after the court attendant hours provided you have the combination to the locks.  The courts will remain lit until 11:00PM.  Please ensure that the last member leaving either Courts 1-4 or 5-8 in the evening lock the door to the courts.

Should you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact any member of the executive.  Our e-mail addresses are listed on the Contact Us Webpage.

Here's hoping everyone enjoys a great summer tennis season!

Regards,

Patrick LeBlanc

Tournaments Co-ordinator

Results from 2011 Open Doubles Final and Reminder of Adult Social Round Robin

The 2011 Open Doubles Final took place on Wednesday evening with perfect weather conditions.  The finals showcased some of the best tennis club players of the Barrhaven Tennis Club as Darcy Ross and Mike Fowler competed against Gary Pinder and Dave McAleer.

The match did not disappoint as the finals went to three sets.  And in the end Gary Pinder and Dave McAleer prevailed 6-2, 6-7 (5-7), 6-1 to capture the Open Doubles Tournament.  Congratulations to Gary and Dave on winning the tournament and to Darcy and Mike for putting on a great performance in the tournament.

Just a reminder that our next adult social event will be this Saturday, June 18th from 2:00-5:00.  The social will begin at 2:00 with a round robin where members are encouraged to drop in and the executive will have you compete in fun matches with players of similar rating or caliber. 

After the round robin, members are encouraged to meet at Greenfield's Pub & Eatery for an "après-tennis".  If you require any additional information on the round robin or après-tennis, please contact Michel Gour.

Hope to see you at the courts this Saturday!

2011 Open Doubles Final Postponed

Due to the short instance of a heavy rainfall Sunday morning, the 2011 Open Doubles Final between Gary Pinder and Dave McAleer against Darcy Ross and Mike Fowler has been postponed.  The finals are expected to take place Wednesday evening at 6:30.

The rain in the morning however did not cancel the Consolation Finals as Barb Taylor and Nhan Doan won the B-Side 6-4, 6-0 over Claude LeBlanc and Patrick Oulahen.  Congratulations to Barb and Nhan on a great tournament!

Results from the Finals will be posted once they become available.  So for those who could not attend on Sunday morning, now is your chance to see two great doubles teams!

Results from Semi-Final Matches for 2011 Open Doubles Tournament

The finals are now set for the 2011 Open Doubles Tournament.  The Finals, to take place tomorrow morning at 9:30 (weather permitting), will pit Gary Pinder and Dave McAleer against Mike Fowler and Darcy Ross.

Gary Pinder and Dave McAleer advanced to the finals by defeating Vu Doan and Ha Nguyen.  In the other semi-final Darcy Ross and Mike Fowler advanced to the finals, defeating Patrick LeBlanc and Bob Streicher 7-5, 6-0.  Darcy and Mike took the first set despite trailing at one point 5-3 and serving at 30-40.  A great comeback which should make for an interesting final tomorrow.

The consolation finals has also been set where at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon (weather permitting) Barb Taylor and Nhan Doan will take on Claude LeBlanc and Pat Oulahen.  Barb Taylor and Nhan Doan advanced when their opponents, Mohamed Yawar and Ali Kasimi defaulted.  Claude and Pat booked their trip to the finals with a 6-1, 6-4 win over Nancy and Jon Trudel.

Both matches are expected to provide plenty of drama so for those who can attend, I highly recommend coming out to the courts to watch some great doubles action.

Good luck to all the competitors!

Results from Quarter-Finals of Open Doubles Tournament

Friday night was the beginning of the Open Doubles Tournament.  Four matches took place with the match of the night taking place on Court 3.  Mike Fowler and Darcy Ross gutted out a 2 and a half hour marathon match against Barb Taylor and Nhan Doan 4-6, 7-6, 6-4. 

Here are the other results:

Gary Pinder and Dave McAleer defeated Nancy and Jon Trudel
Patrick LeBlanc and Bob Streicher defeated Mohamed Yawar and Ali Kasimi
Vu Doan and Ha Nguyen defeated Claude LeBlanc and Pat Oulahen

So the semi-finals are now set for today.  Here is the schedule for the matches:

12:00: A-Side Semi-Final: Darcy Ross and Mike Fowler vs Bob Streicher and Patrick LeBlanc
          B-Side Semi-Final: Barb Taylor and Nhan Doan vs Mohamed Yawar and Ali Kasimi
          A-Side Semi-Final: Gary Pinder and Dave McAleer vs Vu Doan and Ha Nguyen (Not Yet  Confirmed)

2:00: B-Side Semi-Final: Claude LeBlanc and Pat Oulahen vs Nancy Trudel and Jon Trudel

The weather forecast as of last night had showers expected in the afternoon.  So if there are any delays, the rescheduled times will be posted.

We hope you can come out to see some great doubles action!

Schedule for 2011 Open Doubles Tournament

Hello BTC members,

The draw is set and we are two days from the start of the 2011 Open Doubles Tournament.  Eight teams have entered the tournament which kicks off this Friday Night.  Here is the schedule for the upcoming tournament:

Friday, June 10th:
7:00 PM:
Gary Pinder & Dave McAleer vs Jon Trudel & Nancy Trudel
Claude LeBlanc & Pat Oulahen vs Ha Nguyen & Vu Doan
Patrick LeBlanc & Bob Streicher vs Mohamed Yawar & Ali Kasimi
Mike Fowler & Darcy Ross vs Barb Taylor & Nhan Doan

Saturday, June 11th:
12:00 PM:
A-Side Semi-Final #1
B-Side Semi-Final #1

2:00 PM:
A-Side Semi-Final #2
B-Side Semi-Final #2

Sunday, June 12th:
1:30 PM:
A-Side Final
B-Side Final

All matches can be viewed from the clubhouse on Courts 1-4.  As well, if you can't make it to watch any of the matches, keep up to date on the tournament and scores by looking at the Calendar & Events page and clicking on the current tournament bracket link at the bottom of the page.

We hope to see you at the tennis courts to watch some great doubles action!

Adult Socials Round Robin and Pub: Saturday, June 18th

We had our first Social BBQ event on Saturday, May 21st with over 30 members attending.  It was a huge success. Not only did the weather cooperate but more importantly, the attendance by the members exceeded expectations and everyone had a great time.  Thank you to Geoff Pearce, Thomas Young, and all the volunteers who made the event such a successful one!

Over and above our regular round robins on Tuesday and Friday nights, we have scheduled monthly Adult Socials events to encourage new and existing members to interact both on and off the courts.  Our next upcoming social will be held on Saturday, June 18th from 2:00-5:00.  The social will begin with a round robin.  Following the round robin, all members are invited to attend an "après-tennis" at Greenfields Pub & Eatery (food and refreshments are at your own cost).  Greenfields Pub & Eatery is located at 900 Greenbank Rd..

The schedule for the rest of the tennis season is as follows:

July: No social round robin due to the Kickoff Barbecue to the Phil LeBlanc Memorial Tournament

August: Social Round Robin and Potluck: Saturday, August 13th, 1:00-4:00 PM (Potluck at BTC after 4PM)

We strongly encourage members of all skill levels to participate in the Socials as they are always a great opportunity to have fun and meet new friends.

If you have any additional questions regarding the adult socials, feel free to contact Michel Gour (

michel.gour@sympatico.ca

.

Hope to see you all at the next Adult Social Round Robin!

Deadline to Sign-Up for 2011 Open Doubles Tournament

The deadline to sign-up for this year's Open Doubles Tournament will be this Sunday, June 5th.  As of Tuesday, May 31st, 7 teams have signed up so space is limited.  Here are some additional notes on the tournament:

·        Tournament is open to men’s doubles, mixed doubles and women’s doubles teams

·        Teams are guaranteed two matches

·        In the event of inclement weather, matches will take place during following weekday evenings when courts become available

·        All teams must provide one can of tennis balls to be used during the tournament

·        Players do not have to be rated prior to taking part in the tournament

·        Deadline for entry is June 5^th

·        Bracket will be posted on Club Website (www.barrhaventennisclub.com) June 7^th; go to Calendar & Events Page and scroll down to Current Tournaments Section

·        Schedule of matches will be posted on Welcome Page Latest News Section June 7^th

·        Feel free to visit the club website throughout the tournament to get up to date scores and scheduled times (in the event of inclement weather)

Should you need any additional information, feel free to contact me at leblanc.patrick16@gmail.com

Have a great weekend everyone!  Here is hoping for a clear forecast!

Patrick LeBlanc

Tournament Co-ordinator

Sunday BTC Junior Social

Attention all parents and Barrhaven Juniors,

The junior social will be back to it's regular time this Sunday, June 5th from 12:00-1:00.  For this upcoming junior season, depending on demand, we will be having an NCTA Junior Team as well as implementing a junior intra-club league that will be taking place on Saturday afternoons from 12-2 (Start date to be determined).  For those juniors and parents interested, can you please provide Aneeka and myself your schedule for the upcoming summer as to when the juniors will be out of town by the latest this Sunday and we will schedule accordingly.

Should you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact me at leblanc.patrick16@gmail.com

Hope to see you all out on the courts this Sunday.

Patrick LeBlanc

Junior Co-ordinator