The Greenfield Clay Court Preservation Tournament is rapidly approaching- June 30 and the sun will shine.  No pre-registration is necessary.  On Saturday morning, come with numerous tennis friends interested in having a fun day of tennis while helping to preserve the beautiful clay courts of our community.  Registration will start at 8:45 am at Beacon Field courts, play will start by 9 :30.  As past years, the format is open doubles (kids/men/women of all ages) with randomly assigned partners for the first round.  We will have several rounds in the course of the day, and partners will rotate with each round.  Lunch is included with your registration (courtesy of Federal St. Subway) and Bicycles Unlimited is supplying all the balls. We will finish by mid afternoon.

 

Registration for the tournament will be $10 for GTA members, $20 for nonmembers- truly a bargain for a fun day of tennis w friends, knowing you are helping to preserve clay court tennis for Greenfield. You can purchase  your 2012 GTA membership same day.

 

Questions?   Larry  413-824-8129.  See you there!

It's never to late to join the GREENFIELD TENNIS ASSOCIATION and support the historic red clay courts of Greenfield MA. Click on the "membership" tab for all the details!

Spring has definitely sprung and we are all eagerly awaiting the preparation and opening of our historic 9 clay courts for the season.
Our "Clay Court Preservation Tournament" will occur on June 30 this year. It is always a fun day for players of ALL abilities, a lot of tennis, an opportunity to meet new tennis friends and help support clay court tennis in Greenfield.
Please save the date. More details will follow!
---Larry

Mixed Doubles Tourney, Greenfield MA

When: Saturday, September 10, 9:30-1:00
Where: Highland Park Courts
Format: 8 Teams maximum (so sign up early). Matches will be 8 game pro sets, (winning 8 games wins the match). There will be a consolation bracket so your team keeps playing if you lose. Lunch at 1:00 - bring food and drink and we can have some time to socialize. Trophies for two top teams.
Fee: $5.00 per person (GTA members) $10.00 (non-members).
All proceeds benefit the clay court preservation.

Contacts and organizers for this event: Please email Terry Plotkin - terryplotkin@gmail.com or Bill Barry - wbarry@deerfield.edu to sign-up.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT - The US Open trip planned for August 31 has been cancelled due to poor ticket sales. We still have tickets to sell however for those interested in finding their way down to Flushing Meadow on their own. Tickets are $58.00 each, (face value), a great buy for a day of world class tennis at a terrific venue. If you're interested in buying tickets please call Larry at 413.824.8129. --- Thanks

Sign-ups are now being accepted for the Woman's Singles, starting August 8 and The Mens Doubles Tourney at Highland scheduled to kick off on August 1st. Click on the events tabs for more information. Sign up early and support local tennis.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT - The Clay Court Preservation Tournament has been re-scheduled for Saturday July 9. (Due to wet court conditions.) No pre-registration, Just show up on the day of the event at the Beacon courts and sign-in! Click on the events tab for more info. See you all on the 9th!

Hey All- It's time to knock the rust off those rackets at our third annual clay court benefit tournament, which will be held Saturday June 18th. Here's your opportunity to continue your support of local clay courts and meet some new friends and have fun while your at it! Click on the "events" tab for all the details.

and starting on Monday June 20th the Greenfield Cup gets under way. The events tab has all the details! You must register by June 19th.

GREENFIELD, MA - We made it very easy to support the greatest clay courts in the state by joining the Greenfield Tennis Association. Click the "membership" tab above NOW. Our GOAL is to have 100 MEMBERS this year. Monies raised by memberships, and events sponsored by the GTA go right back to our Historic Clay courts to help the city purchase needed clay, calcium chloride, lines and nets. PLEASE help us REACH this goal. JOIN TODAY!



We still need volunteers to sit on the important membership commitee. CALL RICK @ 413.863.4428.