Fellow Tennis Enthusiasts,

13 players have signed up; there are 19 spots remaining – deadline extended to Thursday night, November 8

Coach Don Wilbanks, tennis pro at both Cullman Parks & Recreation and Terri Pines Country Club, started the “Tennis Fun Weekend” at Terri Pines as an opportunity for all adult tennis players in the Cullman area to get to know one another and have a fun time playing tennis and socializing together.  You DO NOT have to be a member at Terri Pines to participate in this fun event – just need to be over the age of 21.

The Terri Pines 2007 Annual Fall “Tennis Fun Weekend” will be held on November 10 & 11.  The most convenient aspect of the Tennis Fun Weekend is that players can come and go as their schedules allow – come and play for 1 hour, for 2 hours or for 5 hours – the choice is theirs.  Last year, participants played as many as 10 sets and as few as 2 sets.  This is a leisurely, fun tennis weekend.  As you arrive at the courts, you’ll register, then Coach Wilbanks will assign you to a partner at the next break.  The format is round robin – swap up partners, some matches will be mixed doubles, some will be men’s doubles, some will be women’s doubles – the process will be repeated throughout the afternoon on Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday evening, we will be grilling hot dogs and hamburgers, served with potato salad, baked beans and soft drinks and we’ll plan to eat around 7:30 then hang out with fellow tennis players.  Match results are kept for each individual player and prizes are awarded based upon the best percentage won/loss record.  To be eligible for prizes, a player must play a minimum of 5 sets over 2 days.  First prize is two Sunday buffets at Terri Pines, second prize is two Wednesday lunch buffets at Terri Pines.  Tennis balls, water and snacks are provided; the event is free for Terri Pines members and $15 for non-members (payment is made when you arrive at the courts).

In order to plan for snacks during the day and food on Saturday night, we need to know by Thursday night, November 8, if you plan on attending.  Remember that we’re limited to the first 32 players so please reply back by email or call Rickey Kreps at home (739-4950) or at work (737-1034 ext. 101).

The Tennis Fun Weekend schedule will be as follows:

Saturday 9 am – 11 am  CATA Adult Fall League Matches (played at Terri Pines tennis courts) 

Saturday 11 am – 4 pm  Tennis Fun Weekend matches begin (Terri Pines tennis courts)

Saturday 6:30 – 10 pm   Social Hour and Cook Out at Tennis Pavilion (dinner served at 7:30)

Sunday 1 pm – 4 pm      Tennis Fun Weekend matches resume (Terri Pines tennis courts)

Sunday 4:30 pm            Tabulate Won/Loss Record, Award Prizes and Wrap up the weekend