Tennis Newsletter. Tennis Rules & Regulations. Somerset at The Plantation November 2018 NEWSLETTER. Tennis Director Somerset.

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1 Somerset at The Plantation November 2018 NEWSLETTER Tennis Newsletter Tennis Director Somerset Michael Brandon Mike is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), the world's oldest and largest association of tennis teaching professionals. He has achieved, the highest rating of ELITE PROFESSIONAL from the USPTA. Tennis Rules & Regulations The Plantation Tennis program is an amenity provided to the residents for enjoyment, friendly competition, a possible stress reducer and a healthy activity to enhance your overall well-being. While participating in our tennis program, it's important to follow the rules and regulations for everyone's safety and to ensure a fun, friendly atmosphere. Please click here to view the updated Tennis Rules and Regulations. Reminder: Smoking or use of tobacco products is prohibited on the tennis/pickleball courts, or surrounding spectator areas.

2 Lessons Racquet Restringing Let's get those tennis games up and in shape! Form your own small group and take a clinic or a private lesson to address your areas of concern. Lessons will help to improve your weaker areas and build on your strengths. Lessons will help your tennis game - that we can assure you! Please contact Tennis Director Mike Brandon at mbrandon@evergreen-lm.com for lessons. Private and group lessons accessible upon request. Bring in your racquet to have it inspected for restringing. REMEM- BER that racquets should be restrung at least three times per year. A properly strung racquet will aid you in ball striking, and arm troubles will also benefit with new strings. Mike s Corner Our tennis league season has started and here are the latest standings: LADIES 2.5: 2 nd of 14 LADIES 3.0: 9 th of 20 LADIES 3.5-: 9 th of 20 LADIES 4.0: 12 th of 16. Not all our Ladies teams have started play and our Men start in November. Mark your calendars: GRILL AND CHILL HAPPY HOUR TENNIS MIXER, Thursday, December 13 from 5-7p.m. Cost per person is $10. B.Y.O.B. must see or Mike if interested. This is a social event with raffles prizes, in the past these events fill up quickly, so if interested let Mike know. We will be hosting a Wilson Tennis Demo in January! Sincerely, Mike Brandon Tennis Director mbrandon@evergreen-lm.com Please use this for any tennis related issues.

3 . Tennis Mixer Must RSVP to Cyndi & Ron Myers at or call

4 Somerset at The Plantation November 2018 NEWSLETTER Pickleball Newsletter Did you know? Pickleball Court Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America with 2.8 million players. It uses skills from tennis, badminton and ping pong. First Come, First Served Limit one game to 11 (when people are waiting to play) Players waiting to play, line paddles up in sets of 4. Rotation continues as long as people are waiting. ONLY Players, Paddles, and Balls are allowed on courts. Courts use for Somerset Residents and invited Guests only. A Somerset Resident must be on the courts with guests. Smoking or use of tobacco products is prohibited on the tennis/pickleball courts, or surrounding spectator areas. Why is pickleball: A Game for Everyone According to USAPA.org, there are over 15,000 indoor and outdoor courts in the United States; and at least one location in all 50 states. Pickleball is being introduced to kids in teenagers in physical education classes in middle and high schools. And though the sport has become more competitive through the years, many players enjoy the social aspects of the game and the ability to stay active in their own towns and communities. Guest Policy Guests are all individuals who are not residents of Somerset at The Plantation. A maximum of three (3) guests per residential household are allowed on Pickleball Courts. A resident must be on the court with guest at all times.

5 How did they come up with the name pickleball? The Pritchards had a cocker spaniel named Pickles, who became interested in this new game. Whenever a ball would come his way, he would take the ball and run off with it, because you see, it was Pickle's ball. And that is how the game got its name. And the USA Pickleball Association's sticking to it. Click here to view the Pickleball Rules Summary Not sure if this is your sport? We have paddles and balls that you can borrow. Please sign them out at the Lifestyles Directors office. If you would like to be added to the Beginner Pickleball List please Julie Moulton at jmdmoulton@comcast.net