The Park District house league is finally here!
Monday Night League
The Park District offers weekly match play for Men and Woman of all skill levels and is geared for those who want to gain experience in organized play. Advanced players will be on hand to offer valuable tips and strategy for you to improve your game. This program is great for entry level and recreational players and is all about having fun playing paddle in the winter. Play will be on Monday nights January through March. Players provide their own paddle. To play in the league, players must also join the paddle tennis program offered by the Park District. Cost for league play event is only $20! Sign up deadline is January 6, 2010 and play begins January 11, 2010, 7:00 – 10:00 pm.
To sign up go to http://www.gepark.org/ or call 858-2462. Code number 8600-1
Also attached is the entire series of Park District Paddle programs, clinic’s, tournaments and drills.
Please forward this to anyone who you might be interested!
Thanks,
Rick
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
High Level Platform in our backyard!!
This weekend Salt Creek is hosting a National Qualifiy event. Please go to the following link for the draw: http://hinsdalepaddle.blogspot.com/ .
Sevral of the top teams in the nation are playing. Good Luck to GEPTC's own Marty Engel and his partner.
Sevral of the top teams in the nation are playing. Good Luck to GEPTC's own Marty Engel and his partner.
Monday, December 7, 2009
We have the Juniors Playing now!!!
Under clear Skies with little wind the temp was in the low 20's for the first JR paddle clinic. A perfect night for paddle.
Even though it was the coldest evening of the year our 11 paddlers had a blast learning the game and playing
We drilled the new paddlers for an hour and half and then retreated to the trailer for Pizza and Root Beer. Afterwards the paddlers wanted to keep going so we had round robbin matches for another hour plus! Overall they played for almost 2 and half hours!
Picture attached:
Our new paddlers were :
Justin Djuve
Casey O'Laughlin
Mike O'Laughlin
Owen Hardy
Marion Lewandowski
Olivia Krusinski
Griffin McDonnel
Hallie Park
Lexi Kief
Amanda Peterson
More clinics on the way. Please encourage your kids and their friends to come out for some sure fire winter fun! Contact Anthony McPherson for more information as many more clinics will be happening in DEC..We will also have our first JR tourney in JAN !
Even though it was the coldest evening of the year our 11 paddlers had a blast learning the game and playing
We drilled the new paddlers for an hour and half and then retreated to the trailer for Pizza and Root Beer. Afterwards the paddlers wanted to keep going so we had round robbin matches for another hour plus! Overall they played for almost 2 and half hours!
Picture attached:
Our new paddlers were :
Justin Djuve
Casey O'Laughlin
Mike O'Laughlin
Owen Hardy
Marion Lewandowski
Olivia Krusinski
Griffin McDonnel
Hallie Park
Lexi Kief
Amanda Peterson
More clinics on the way. Please encourage your kids and their friends to come out for some sure fire winter fun! Contact Anthony McPherson for more information as many more clinics will be happening in DEC..We will also have our first JR tourney in JAN !
Friday, November 20, 2009
Series 12 vs. Glenview
Team 12 heads up to Golf, Illinois (if that isn’t heaven then there must be place called Paddle, Illinois – let me know where that is) to play the second place Glen View team. Our team is amped up and ready to play hard and dislodge the north shore team. Pulling into the club, the golf clubhouse could be the Augusta of paddle and the hut is an architectural compliment to the entire club featuring a stone fireplace and full bar. Upper 40’s, little wind, and a light drizzle from time to time – a perfect night for paddle.
Court 1 pairs up Swinney and Vinnie again vs. Ball and Patterson. Vinnie is pleasantly surprised that the taps are flowing when we arrive so he can properly lubricate before, during and after the match. In the first set, both teams hold serve all the way to 6-5 (good guys) and GE breaks their serve to win 7-5. Not to repeat last weeks mistake of only one can of swing oil during the match, Vinnie goes for a refill - very well played. The Glen View team is like an automatic lob feeder that paints the baseline on 3 out of every 4 lobs . . . unreal. Several points when on for what seemed like eternity. GE comes out aggressive in the 2nd set and quickly goes up two breaks. Vinnie goes for another refill. Once again, Swinney blacks out for about 10 minutes and suddenly Vinnie is serving for the match. GE 7-5, 6-1. Swinford sets a record for fastest consumption of 3 chicken quesadillas and 6 Harp.
GE 3, GV 0
Court 2 has Captain Lu and “Ground” Chuck Snyders paired up for a second time against Murphy and Schwalm. Not a lot on this match because I was distracted from an old guy in corduroys – more on this later. From what I did see, ground Chuck dug back hand screens like he was picking cherries and Lu was doing his thing keeping the ball in play and making timely drives. We go down 3-6 in set one and Captain Lu is beating himself up for not being aggressive enough which proves to be a difference maker in set 2 and we know up sets with a win 6-4. Set 3 is another story and the experience of the opponent takes us down 1-6. We later learn Murphy and Schwalm played series 9 last year and moved down to 12??? Good effort guys!
GE 4, GV 3
Court 4 goes on next featuring Terry Lew and Ciaran vs. Baine and some guy named “Unknown/Default”. After a pleasant warm up (if you know Ciaran – you know it would be no other way than “Pleasant”!) our boys moved over a court to play a retiree father and son team. I talked to the Dad for quite a while before the match and then told Lew and Ciaran that their opponent had little real experience and pointed out them out. Terry says to me “we’re playing the old guy in corduroys?” Unfortunately they sandbagged me and that was not what it seemed. The father/son team was solid and came out strong with a 6-1 win before we really knew what was happening. It seemed our guys were having difficulty finding any momentum with them. The second set saw GE battle tough to 2-2 but the Glenview team pulled away, winning the set 6-2.
GE 4, GV 6
Court 3 has Matt “Ratings” Nielsen and the Bushman again against “Wolverine” Mike Hamp and partner Don “Fran” Tarkington (he looked like him too!). We start warm ups where Ratings is hitting with Fran and Bush is hitting with ‘lil Michigan boy Hamp – I quickly pick up that this kid has a huge tennis background. Michigan boy is driving hard with forehands and back hands and has great touch at the net. Before we start, I tell my partner to be aware that this kid will drive both sides. I can’t tell you what games we won and lost but when set 1 is over we go down 2-6. Matt takes a break and tries to fire me up – I’m pissed going down so badly . . . Little boy Blue smashed our serves continually and we never hit any screens. Set 2 we come out more focused but quickly go down 1-3. At this point something has to change so I go to my spin serve which throws our opponent for a loop. With Matt serving, we switch to the “I” formation and that too messes them up. We see-saw to a 6 all tie and take it in the tie break 7-3. Third set unfortunately is much like the first and we go down 2-6 again. We learn later Lil Boy Blue was a Wolverine tennis stud – he killed us. Next time we need to bring alone team IV’s can of Whoop Ass!
GE 5, GV 9
We all settle in the awesome hut to very good hosts with lots of discussion of all the matches. The atmosphere in the hut was great with tons of stories and laughs. Most guys say it was the most fun match we had but bringing home a victory would have truly made it taste good. Vinnie goes on to say he had wished his match would of gone 3 sets so he could have played more . . . A few pick up games were played with Harp in hand – if not our heads.
After 7 matches we hold on to the last playoff spot. We’ve played the top teams thus far so a break in the schedule is coming.
Rick
Court 1 pairs up Swinney and Vinnie again vs. Ball and Patterson. Vinnie is pleasantly surprised that the taps are flowing when we arrive so he can properly lubricate before, during and after the match. In the first set, both teams hold serve all the way to 6-5 (good guys) and GE breaks their serve to win 7-5. Not to repeat last weeks mistake of only one can of swing oil during the match, Vinnie goes for a refill - very well played. The Glen View team is like an automatic lob feeder that paints the baseline on 3 out of every 4 lobs . . . unreal. Several points when on for what seemed like eternity. GE comes out aggressive in the 2nd set and quickly goes up two breaks. Vinnie goes for another refill. Once again, Swinney blacks out for about 10 minutes and suddenly Vinnie is serving for the match. GE 7-5, 6-1. Swinford sets a record for fastest consumption of 3 chicken quesadillas and 6 Harp.
GE 3, GV 0
Court 2 has Captain Lu and “Ground” Chuck Snyders paired up for a second time against Murphy and Schwalm. Not a lot on this match because I was distracted from an old guy in corduroys – more on this later. From what I did see, ground Chuck dug back hand screens like he was picking cherries and Lu was doing his thing keeping the ball in play and making timely drives. We go down 3-6 in set one and Captain Lu is beating himself up for not being aggressive enough which proves to be a difference maker in set 2 and we know up sets with a win 6-4. Set 3 is another story and the experience of the opponent takes us down 1-6. We later learn Murphy and Schwalm played series 9 last year and moved down to 12??? Good effort guys!
GE 4, GV 3
Court 4 goes on next featuring Terry Lew and Ciaran vs. Baine and some guy named “Unknown/Default”. After a pleasant warm up (if you know Ciaran – you know it would be no other way than “Pleasant”!) our boys moved over a court to play a retiree father and son team. I talked to the Dad for quite a while before the match and then told Lew and Ciaran that their opponent had little real experience and pointed out them out. Terry says to me “we’re playing the old guy in corduroys?” Unfortunately they sandbagged me and that was not what it seemed. The father/son team was solid and came out strong with a 6-1 win before we really knew what was happening. It seemed our guys were having difficulty finding any momentum with them. The second set saw GE battle tough to 2-2 but the Glenview team pulled away, winning the set 6-2.
GE 4, GV 6
Court 3 has Matt “Ratings” Nielsen and the Bushman again against “Wolverine” Mike Hamp and partner Don “Fran” Tarkington (he looked like him too!). We start warm ups where Ratings is hitting with Fran and Bush is hitting with ‘lil Michigan boy Hamp – I quickly pick up that this kid has a huge tennis background. Michigan boy is driving hard with forehands and back hands and has great touch at the net. Before we start, I tell my partner to be aware that this kid will drive both sides. I can’t tell you what games we won and lost but when set 1 is over we go down 2-6. Matt takes a break and tries to fire me up – I’m pissed going down so badly . . . Little boy Blue smashed our serves continually and we never hit any screens. Set 2 we come out more focused but quickly go down 1-3. At this point something has to change so I go to my spin serve which throws our opponent for a loop. With Matt serving, we switch to the “I” formation and that too messes them up. We see-saw to a 6 all tie and take it in the tie break 7-3. Third set unfortunately is much like the first and we go down 2-6 again. We learn later Lil Boy Blue was a Wolverine tennis stud – he killed us. Next time we need to bring alone team IV’s can of Whoop Ass!
GE 5, GV 9
We all settle in the awesome hut to very good hosts with lots of discussion of all the matches. The atmosphere in the hut was great with tons of stories and laughs. Most guys say it was the most fun match we had but bringing home a victory would have truly made it taste good. Vinnie goes on to say he had wished his match would of gone 3 sets so he could have played more . . . A few pick up games were played with Harp in hand – if not our heads.
After 7 matches we hold on to the last playoff spot. We’ve played the top teams thus far so a break in the schedule is coming.
Rick
Series 6 vs. Winter Club
We leave GE for the Winter Club in Lake Forest without our leader Pagey who is in Vegas at a Paddle convention. As we arrive at the Winter Club the setting could not be better. A nice hut a hockey game going on and 3 lit paddle courts all that is missing is a safety village. It is 48 degrees no sign of rain the scent of grilled burgers in the air and Jupiter is in its 10th house it is a perfect night for paddle.
On Court 1 we have T Nelson (T-Bone) / Giff. This ones end pretty quick with a lot of controlled drives coming from the GE pair. T-Bones drive is clocked at 101mph. Only the winter Club would have a radar gun. We end the match quickly we think in 31 minutes 6-1..6-1.
GE 3 WC 0
On Court 2 we have Neli/JJ. This one ends even quicker (27 minutes). This is not even a match. Neli started to play with out his paddle and just uses the back side of his hand. JJ follows suit and just uses his feet. JJ does a roundhouse kick to end the first set. The second set is not much different but they do start using their paddles again except this time neli has both paddles and JJ is caring neli on his back. JJ is doing the MC Hammer shuffle back n forth across the court while Neli is returning lob after lob with both paddles while he sings "You cant touch this" and the second set ends quicker than the first. 6-0...6-1.
GE 6 WC 0
On court 3 we have the match of the night. Connely/Hunter. This dynamic duo is looking to continue their good karma from their win from last week. They are dressed in their traditional Johnny Cash attire all black but this week they add capes. The first set is a long set. The WC team continues to just throw soft shots into the ring of fire as the GE team is backhand to the middle. They lose the first set 4-6. they enter the warming hut to pour themselves a new beginning and it is the right strategy. They take the next set 6-0 and the third set 6-3. Great comeback and win for this team.
GE 9 WC 1
On court 4 we have Hechta/Glavin who both wear glasses. This will come into play later. The first set goes GEs way with precise serving and great lobs! They take the first set 6-4. They then enter the Hut for some beverages. They grab a drink and wonder if there will be any food left as the ct1 and 2 GE boys are eating like it is feeding time on Animal Planet. Now here is where trouble sets in. As they both leave the hut their glasses are fogged up. They cannot see 2 feet in front of them. We guide them back onto ct 4 and it does not start well. Glavin is serving first and he does not know he is facing the wrong way. He serves it into his own back screen and it comes right back at him and thumps him in the chest. He yells great return and moves over to the other side and starts to do it again until Hechta stops him. The rest of the match they just cannot see. There our plenty of "torn boxers" (at least one ball out) and Hechta keeps calling them in because he cant see with his glasses fogged up. We drop the next two sets. GE takes one on the chin 6-4..4-6..2-6. I would take the GE pair 10 out of 10 times if they could see. Next time maybe ski goggles.
GE 10 WC 4
A good win for the group after a tough loss the week before. It will be good to have Captain Pagey back next week as he was missed.
Sin e anois a chairde
Gif
On Court 1 we have T Nelson (T-Bone) / Giff. This ones end pretty quick with a lot of controlled drives coming from the GE pair. T-Bones drive is clocked at 101mph. Only the winter Club would have a radar gun. We end the match quickly we think in 31 minutes 6-1..6-1.
GE 3 WC 0
On Court 2 we have Neli/JJ. This one ends even quicker (27 minutes). This is not even a match. Neli started to play with out his paddle and just uses the back side of his hand. JJ follows suit and just uses his feet. JJ does a roundhouse kick to end the first set. The second set is not much different but they do start using their paddles again except this time neli has both paddles and JJ is caring neli on his back. JJ is doing the MC Hammer shuffle back n forth across the court while Neli is returning lob after lob with both paddles while he sings "You cant touch this" and the second set ends quicker than the first. 6-0...6-1.
GE 6 WC 0
On court 3 we have the match of the night. Connely/Hunter. This dynamic duo is looking to continue their good karma from their win from last week. They are dressed in their traditional Johnny Cash attire all black but this week they add capes. The first set is a long set. The WC team continues to just throw soft shots into the ring of fire as the GE team is backhand to the middle. They lose the first set 4-6. they enter the warming hut to pour themselves a new beginning and it is the right strategy. They take the next set 6-0 and the third set 6-3. Great comeback and win for this team.
GE 9 WC 1
On court 4 we have Hechta/Glavin who both wear glasses. This will come into play later. The first set goes GEs way with precise serving and great lobs! They take the first set 6-4. They then enter the Hut for some beverages. They grab a drink and wonder if there will be any food left as the ct1 and 2 GE boys are eating like it is feeding time on Animal Planet. Now here is where trouble sets in. As they both leave the hut their glasses are fogged up. They cannot see 2 feet in front of them. We guide them back onto ct 4 and it does not start well. Glavin is serving first and he does not know he is facing the wrong way. He serves it into his own back screen and it comes right back at him and thumps him in the chest. He yells great return and moves over to the other side and starts to do it again until Hechta stops him. The rest of the match they just cannot see. There our plenty of "torn boxers" (at least one ball out) and Hechta keeps calling them in because he cant see with his glasses fogged up. We drop the next two sets. GE takes one on the chin 6-4..4-6..2-6. I would take the GE pair 10 out of 10 times if they could see. Next time maybe ski goggles.
GE 10 WC 4
A good win for the group after a tough loss the week before. It will be good to have Captain Pagey back next week as he was missed.
Sin e anois a chairde
Gif
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
GEPTC Presentation to GEPD Board 10/27 at 7PM
Paddle Enthusiasts:
Please plan on attending the 10/27 "Tuesday 7PM" Glen Ellyn Park District Board Meeting at the Spring Ave Rec Center (185 Spring Ave. Glen Ellyn, IL).
Bill O'Brien (APTA) and our own Ryan Snyder, Rula Moradi and Nancy O'Sullivan will be presenting a facilities expansion plan to the GEPD Board.
Please plan on attending the 10/27 "Tuesday 7PM" Glen Ellyn Park District Board Meeting at the Spring Ave Rec Center (185 Spring Ave. Glen Ellyn, IL).
Bill O'Brien (APTA) and our own Ryan Snyder, Rula Moradi and Nancy O'Sullivan will be presenting a facilities expansion plan to the GEPD Board.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
The League Season is here!!
The Platform Tennis league season has begun!!
Please vistit http://cptc.reveregroup.com/ for all the details on the league and upcoming events.
Glen Ellyn has four teams playing league platform this season, up from two a year ago.
Current Standings after week one:
GE II 1st place and playing Tuesday at Glenview CC
GE IV 5th place and playing Wednesday at Lake Shore AC
GE VI 9th and playing Thursday at Glen View CC
GE XII 10th and playing Thursday at Skokie CC
Good Luck this week!
Please vistit http://cptc.reveregroup.com/ for all the details on the league and upcoming events.
Glen Ellyn has four teams playing league platform this season, up from two a year ago.
Current Standings after week one:
GE II 1st place and playing Tuesday at Glenview CC
GE IV 5th place and playing Wednesday at Lake Shore AC
GE VI 9th and playing Thursday at Glen View CC
GE XII 10th and playing Thursday at Skokie CC
Good Luck this week!
Friday, October 2, 2009
Pro's Quote of the Month
PRO'S QUOTE OF THE MONTH
By John Milbank
"The Greater majority of the best paddle players in the Country are 35 years or much older.
This proves that paddle is more about the mental aspect of competition than it is about the talent/physical aspects of competition.
It also shows that you do not need to be a young, great athlete to excel at the game.
This clearly shows that: Paddle is More a Game of Will than Skill".
By John Milbank
"The Greater majority of the best paddle players in the Country are 35 years or much older.
This proves that paddle is more about the mental aspect of competition than it is about the talent/physical aspects of competition.
It also shows that you do not need to be a young, great athlete to excel at the game.
This clearly shows that: Paddle is More a Game of Will than Skill".
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
2nd Mixer Tournament has begun!!!
2nd GEPTC Mixer Tourney
The purpose of this event is to get as many people out on the paddle courts before the competitive Chicago League begins in early October. As many of you experienced the last go around, we try to make this as evenly matched as possible for all teams.
Certainly the goal is to win, but it’s also important that everyone gets the opportunity to be a part of the competition and have exposure to some pretty high level paddle right here in our own backyard.
That said, we’ve put together four groups which will compete in round robin format. Each team within a group will be required to play one another. Each group has 5 teams, that means that 4 matches need to be played between today and Wednesday, September 30th.
Important: All matches will be 2 out of 3 sets with a tie-breaker played at 6 all in each set. Regular scoring. Each team out there will have an experienced player so if there are any questions about scoring, ask the experienced players.
Once all round robin matches are played and scores are reported, by Wednesday, September 30th we will set up the quarterfinal match ups. The top 2 teams from each group will move on to the quarters.
Quarterfinals to be played Thursday evening, October 1st. Matches will begin at 7 pm with the subsequent matches to follow.
Semis and Finals will be played Saturday, October 3rd and the time is tbd, but likely late afternoon, early evening.
The purpose of this event is to get as many people out on the paddle courts before the competitive Chicago League begins in early October. As many of you experienced the last go around, we try to make this as evenly matched as possible for all teams.
Certainly the goal is to win, but it’s also important that everyone gets the opportunity to be a part of the competition and have exposure to some pretty high level paddle right here in our own backyard.
That said, we’ve put together four groups which will compete in round robin format. Each team within a group will be required to play one another. Each group has 5 teams, that means that 4 matches need to be played between today and Wednesday, September 30th.
Important: All matches will be 2 out of 3 sets with a tie-breaker played at 6 all in each set. Regular scoring. Each team out there will have an experienced player so if there are any questions about scoring, ask the experienced players.
Once all round robin matches are played and scores are reported, by Wednesday, September 30th we will set up the quarterfinal match ups. The top 2 teams from each group will move on to the quarters.
Quarterfinals to be played Thursday evening, October 1st. Matches will begin at 7 pm with the subsequent matches to follow.
Semis and Finals will be played Saturday, October 3rd and the time is tbd, but likely late afternoon, early evening.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
GEPD Platform Membership
We have a Glen Ellyn Platform Tennis Club. Our purpose is to manage the tourneys, clinics, Leagues, and needs of the Platform Tennis Park District Members. Also, we are in the midst of a membership drive to show the Park District that this is a viable community sport (not a pet project) that provides all age groups with winter recreation and social activity. We also will be raising matching funds to add a permanent warming hut and 2 more courts. Our goal is $50k which we have matching dollars to turn that into $200k. We are presenting at the October board meeting on the 6th. We have 50 members currently signed up in advance. The more the better. Every person counts, so I am asking that you call the PD and get signed up. This gets you a Passcode and a Key. The passcode gets you online web access to reserve courts which is required to play. The key gets you in the warming hut/trailer (this comes in October). Mary Defiglia is the Park District manager in charge of the Platform program. 630-858-2462 ext 122. I would not take the time to write this if it wasn’t important. We envision GE as a Paddle Mecca similar to Winnetka and Hinsdale and a revenue source for the Park District.
Chuck Smith
Annual Membership: A Glen Ellyn Park District season membership entitles members to court time, from May through April. Members may also reserve court time through the online reservation system and have access to the warming shelter. Guest charges should be paid in advance by calling the park district at 630-858-2462. Members should review the reservation rules posted on the online reservation program.
Code = 8500-0
Age = 9+
Date =May 2009 to April 2010
Resident/NonResident Fee $95/$170
Location = Maryknoll Park
Chuck Smith
Annual Membership: A Glen Ellyn Park District season membership entitles members to court time, from May through April. Members may also reserve court time through the online reservation system and have access to the warming shelter. Guest charges should be paid in advance by calling the park district at 630-858-2462. Members should review the reservation rules posted on the online reservation program.
Code = 8500-0
Age = 9+
Date =May 2009 to April 2010
Resident/NonResident Fee $95/$170
Location = Maryknoll Park
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Thanks from the Glen Ellyn Park District
Scott and crew, thanks so much for volunteering to re-stain the wood around the platform tennis courts. Staff really appreciates your group perusing this daunting task. Not only will this help improve the life of the wood, but improve the appearance as well. Thanks for the heads up regarding the rails, Paul will repair these in the near future.
Regards,
Dave Scarmardo
Superintendent of Parks
Glen Ellyn Park District
Scott
Thanks for the pics and the e-mail. I guess I did not figure the job was as large as it was either. Your guys just saved us a day or two of work with the Parks Crew. I have not seen it yet, but I heard it looks great. Paul is going to fix the supports.
Please pass on my THANKS to the entire group.
Cory Atwell
Regards,
Dave Scarmardo
Superintendent of Parks
Glen Ellyn Park District
Scott
Thanks for the pics and the e-mail. I guess I did not figure the job was as large as it was either. Your guys just saved us a day or two of work with the Parks Crew. I have not seen it yet, but I heard it looks great. Paul is going to fix the supports.
Please pass on my THANKS to the entire group.
Cory Atwell
Solid Turnout at the "work bee" event
We had a solid showing of 15 Glen Ellyn residents/platform tennis enthusiasts at our work bee on Saturday 8/15/09
A handful showed up at 9:00AM to get everything organized while most of the workers arrived at 10:00AM to start staining. Embarrassingly, I did not realize how big of a project this was; thus, many stayed and worked until 1:30PM to complete the job. However, we are pleased to report that the wood is stained and looks great. In addition, we fixed a couple of the boards; however, 2 or 3 of the snow boards have bent supports. Maybe Dave or his crew could get them fixed.
Work Crew:
Scott Park
Ryan Park (son)
Chris Gould
James Gould (son)
Paul Peterson
Terry Lewandowski
Marty Engle
Chuck Smith
Bill Giffin
Scott Connelly
Matt Dell
Mike Gingotta (professional painter)
John Glavin
Rula Moradi
Dan Swinford (provided some tarps)
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Season Opening Clinics!!!!
Join us for our platform tennis kick-off clinics that will be held by ANTHONY MCPHERSON. Whether you are new to the game or a more experienced player looking to tune-up for league play, come out and join us. This event is open to adults who are 2009 registered Glen Ellyn Platform Tennis members. To sign up or renew your membership please contact the GEPD at 630-858-2462. $95 Resident / $170 Non-Resident May 2009-April 2010.
DATES
Sunday, August 23
Sunday, August 30
TIME
New players: 4 pm-6 pm
Series 7, 9 & 12: 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
LOCATION
Maryknoll Park, 845 Pershing Avenue @ Route 53
REGISTRATION
Advance registration required at www.gepark.org
Registration Code 8999-0
Fee: $30.00 per person
GE Park District
185 Spring Avenue
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
630-858-2462
support@gepark.org
www.gepark.org
DATES
Sunday, August 23
Sunday, August 30
TIME
New players: 4 pm-6 pm
Series 7, 9 & 12: 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
LOCATION
Maryknoll Park, 845 Pershing Avenue @ Route 53
REGISTRATION
Advance registration required at www.gepark.org
Registration Code 8999-0
Fee: $30.00 per person
GE Park District
185 Spring Avenue
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
630-858-2462
support@gepark.org
www.gepark.org
Monday, August 3, 2009
"Work Bee" scheduled for August 15 at 10:00 AM
Please come out and help stain the platform tennis court boards and hit around afterward!
Friday, May 8, 2009
Tournament Finals Recap
The finals were played on Friday.... the weather was good and we had a great crowd to watch Marty/Matt take on the tourney's top seed Andrew / TJ. The match lived up to the hype!!! Marty and Andrew were exchanging wicked serves and killer drives and TJ and Matt were doing a good job chasing the ball down....with great digs and good volleys they did their best to keep the pro's some what off balance. The first set went to Matt/Marty 6-4......on one point, with Marty calling for all the overheads and Matt trying to give Marty plenty of room, the communication broke down...Matt cut left at the net and Marty going back to hit a deep lob overhead bombed one off the back of Matt's head!! The second set went to a tie breaker with Andrew and TJ holding on to win 8-6.....The crowd was thrilled as the match was way to exciting to see it end in two sets!!
The third set did not disappoint the rowdy crowd...long points...big serves and some incredible digs had the fans cheering for more and they got what they wanted a third set tie-break! The fans thought that Marty/Matt would have the edge as TJ's face was starting to turn that delicate shade of purple he displayed in the semi's...things were tied up at three a piece when Marty Jr. and his three sisters decided they had seen enough and kicked in the side door and marched on the court demanding their fathers attention....Mom moved in quickly and order was restored...the break was enough for TJ/Andrew to get a quick blow and rallied to take the set and match 8-6...Great Job guys it was fun to watch.I would like to thank Ryan and Marty for helping to put this event together!! We tried to make this as fun and competitive as possible and I believe we accomplished both. Stay tuned for more of this in the fall as our goal is to sign up a minimum of 200 members!!Pagey
The third set did not disappoint the rowdy crowd...long points...big serves and some incredible digs had the fans cheering for more and they got what they wanted a third set tie-break! The fans thought that Marty/Matt would have the edge as TJ's face was starting to turn that delicate shade of purple he displayed in the semi's...things were tied up at three a piece when Marty Jr. and his three sisters decided they had seen enough and kicked in the side door and marched on the court demanding their fathers attention....Mom moved in quickly and order was restored...the break was enough for TJ/Andrew to get a quick blow and rallied to take the set and match 8-6...Great Job guys it was fun to watch.I would like to thank Ryan and Marty for helping to put this event together!! We tried to make this as fun and competitive as possible and I believe we accomplished both. Stay tuned for more of this in the fall as our goal is to sign up a minimum of 200 members!!Pagey
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Finals are set!!!
Due to some poor weather last Saturday the tournament finals will be held this Friday at 5:30 PM.
Engel/Nielsen vs. Suarez/Hill
Please come out to watch some great platform and enjoy a burger.
Engel/Nielsen vs. Suarez/Hill
Please come out to watch some great platform and enjoy a burger.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Quarterfinals Tonight!!
Playin Match:Walker/Swinford vs. Dell/Lucchesi @ 6:30 ish Court 1
Quarterfinal # 1 Pagey/JJ vs. Engel/Nielson @ 7:00 Court 2
Quarterfinal #2 Powers/ Keith vs. Hecht(Snyder filling in)/ Kruusinski to follow the playin match on Court 1
Quarterfinal #3 Connolly/Walor vs. Andrew/TJ Court 2
Quarterfinal #4 Smith/ Burke vs. Winner of the playin match Court 1
Quarterfinal # 1 Pagey/JJ vs. Engel/Nielson @ 7:00 Court 2
Quarterfinal #2 Powers/ Keith vs. Hecht(Snyder filling in)/ Kruusinski to follow the playin match on Court 1
Quarterfinal #3 Connolly/Walor vs. Andrew/TJ Court 2
Quarterfinal #4 Smith/ Burke vs. Winner of the playin match Court 1
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Quarterfinals, Semi's and Finals Schedule is announced
Quarterfinal Matches are scheduled for Thursday April 23rd at 7 PM
Saturday's Schedule of Events
1:00 semis*
2:30 women's mixer*
4:00 finals*
5:00 exhibition of national level players
The grills will be going. Come enjoy a full day of platform tennis in Glen Ellyn!
Saturday's Schedule of Events
1:00 semis*
2:30 women's mixer*
4:00 finals*
5:00 exhibition of national level players
The grills will be going. Come enjoy a full day of platform tennis in Glen Ellyn!
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Tournament Rolls On!
Lewandowski/Glavin vs Burke/Smith. Everybody was finding their legs after spring break and some time off. At 2-2 in the first it was a tight first set. Burke came up with some scrappy winning points and was able to hold serve at 4-2. Burke/Smith take the first 6-2. Glavin was hitting the ball well from both sides but just wide or long as the warmer weather and time off proved costly. Lewandowski returned well and had some great droppers. Sportsmanship awards to both guys as they gave up winning shots once for touching the net and once for reaching over and contacting the ball. They played a bit tight in the second and could not get that first volley in and hold serve. 6-2, 6-0 to Burke/Smith
McPherson/Peterson vs Burke/Smith. A-Train came out firing, but Burke/Smith hold and break to go up 2-0. Paul has game. He played the backhand and returned strong and handled the screens well. Anthony did not miss another ball this set. McPherson/Peterson 6-2. The second set is a dog fight. Lots of scrappy athletic play, great shots, a couple bonks (I have not forgotten kid!), and good net exchanges. Burke is running everything down and fighting back from his corner. Peterson is handling returns like a pro. Anthony is all over the court with well-timed blitzes and poaches. After fighting off several match points, Paul gets broken at 6-5 and we force a tie-break. M & P are up 4-1, 5-2, then 6-5 with Mike serving to Anthony at match point!. A perfect paddle serve ace as it hits the tape and falls over!!! Paul owns the next return and they stay up 7-6. Paul serves for the match again but 2 serves go long. Smith holds one point and the set at 9-7 in the breaker. Everyone is having a blast and worn out! M & P go up 4-2 and A-Train is serving for the match at 5-4. Burke starts off the game with a shot down the alley for a winner. B & S get the break. Burke holds with some gutty serving and great net play and go up 6-5. The ball bounces Burke/Smith’s way as a volley sails long and an overhead finds the net tape giving them the break and the match. 2-6, 7-6(9-7), 7-5.
McPherson/Peterson vs Burke/Smith. A-Train came out firing, but Burke/Smith hold and break to go up 2-0. Paul has game. He played the backhand and returned strong and handled the screens well. Anthony did not miss another ball this set. McPherson/Peterson 6-2. The second set is a dog fight. Lots of scrappy athletic play, great shots, a couple bonks (I have not forgotten kid!), and good net exchanges. Burke is running everything down and fighting back from his corner. Peterson is handling returns like a pro. Anthony is all over the court with well-timed blitzes and poaches. After fighting off several match points, Paul gets broken at 6-5 and we force a tie-break. M & P are up 4-1, 5-2, then 6-5 with Mike serving to Anthony at match point!. A perfect paddle serve ace as it hits the tape and falls over!!! Paul owns the next return and they stay up 7-6. Paul serves for the match again but 2 serves go long. Smith holds one point and the set at 9-7 in the breaker. Everyone is having a blast and worn out! M & P go up 4-2 and A-Train is serving for the match at 5-4. Burke starts off the game with a shot down the alley for a winner. B & S get the break. Burke holds with some gutty serving and great net play and go up 6-5. The ball bounces Burke/Smith’s way as a volley sails long and an overhead finds the net tape giving them the break and the match. 2-6, 7-6(9-7), 7-5.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Tournament Continues!
Pagey /JJ defeat O'sullivan/hoerdemann 6-4 6-4
It was a sunny afternoon with winds gusting to 40 mph tuff to keep the balls in play.......perfect day for paddle!!!Big thanks to Rich.... he is what paddle is all about, instead of pounding JJ and I with his wicked serves and bomb drives he was more concerned with teaching leo the basics of the game, Always encouraging and always teaching.....it was a fun match and I think leo learned a ton!
It was a sunny afternoon with winds gusting to 40 mph tuff to keep the balls in play.......perfect day for paddle!!!Big thanks to Rich.... he is what paddle is all about, instead of pounding JJ and I with his wicked serves and bomb drives he was more concerned with teaching leo the basics of the game, Always encouraging and always teaching.....it was a fun match and I think leo learned a ton!
Saturday, April 11, 2009
The Tournament has began!!!!!
Believe it’s the first official score of the GE tourney!!!
Engel / Nielsen defeat Connolly / Walor: 2-6; 6-3; 7-5
A good battle, with Nielsen serving it out in a long tense last service game to close it out. Didn’t miss one serve in the 5 or 6 deuce game to close it out. I’ve seen top 10 players fold under that kind of pressure.
Connolly and Walor were picking on Engel most of the night. They were definitely game for this first match and if I were the other group 1 teams I’d be a little scared of what they both bring. Good lefty/righty combo on that team.
Engel / Nielsen defeat Connolly / Walor: 2-6; 6-3; 7-5
A good battle, with Nielsen serving it out in a long tense last service game to close it out. Didn’t miss one serve in the 5 or 6 deuce game to close it out. I’ve seen top 10 players fold under that kind of pressure.
Connolly and Walor were picking on Engel most of the night. They were definitely game for this first match and if I were the other group 1 teams I’d be a little scared of what they both bring. Good lefty/righty combo on that team.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Series 6 League Winning Team
Team Members: Pictured from left to right (Mark Krusinski, Bill Giffin, Pat Walker (Team Captain), Scott Park, Scott Power, Anthony McPherson, Chuck Smith (GEPTC President) and Brian Dillman. Not Pictured: Steve Burt, Scott Connolly, Bill Dallman, Matt Dell, Dominick Ficarella, John Glavin, Chris Gould, Dave Hecht, Terry Lewandowski, Steve Morris, J.J. O'Laughlin, Larry Page, Scott Pearson, Ryan Snyder, Jeff Sojka, Hunter Walor.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Series 6 Wins the title
Up in Wilmette last night for the series 6 finally against Westmoreland. Sky was clear with a little breeze out of the north. Temp was 45 degrees...a perfect night for paddle.We won all 4 courts and won the match 12-1.I would like to congratulate all 20 members of the series 6 team from the Glen Ellyn Platform Tennis Club that played this season, we can all celebrate the first championship in Glen Ellyn PlatformHistory!I would also like to thank Chuck and Ryan for their help with developing our squad this year. If we all follow their lead of teaching the game to the newbys our CLUB will thrive!We will be looking to field 4 teams next year. Series 2 and 6 and two other squads. If you are interested in helping with the formation (captains?) please let Chuck or I know. Please be looking for players to fill our openings for teams!
A DREAM YEAR AND WHAT FUN WE HAD!
BEST Pat
A DREAM YEAR AND WHAT FUN WE HAD!
BEST Pat
Platform Tournament
The four groups for the tournament have been sent out.
Each team will play each team in their group in a best two out of three set match by April 22 at the latest. (Self schedule)
You may want to try and get all four teams in you group out on one night if possible.
Please report exact scores to Tournament Director Larry Page via the email above and copy Ryan Snyder & Marty Engel
The Quarterfinals will be held the night of April 23rd starting at 7:00 PM
The criteria for advancement are 1. Most wins 2. Head to Head result 3. Most games won 4. Fewest games lost 5. Coin toss
Top two teams from each group will advance to Quarterfinals:
7:00 PM Group 1 (winner) vs. Group 2 (2nd)
7:00 PMGroup 2 (winner) vs. Group 1 (2nd)
8:00 PM Group 3 (winner) vs. Group 4 (2nd)
8:00 PM Group 4 (winner) vs. Group 3 (2nd)
The Semi-finals and Finals will be held April 25th in conjunction will a women's round robin, and series 1 demo match. Schedule is currently TBA
Each team will play each team in their group in a best two out of three set match by April 22 at the latest. (Self schedule)
You may want to try and get all four teams in you group out on one night if possible.
Please report exact scores to Tournament Director Larry Page via the email above and copy Ryan Snyder & Marty Engel
The Quarterfinals will be held the night of April 23rd starting at 7:00 PM
The criteria for advancement are 1. Most wins 2. Head to Head result 3. Most games won 4. Fewest games lost 5. Coin toss
Top two teams from each group will advance to Quarterfinals:
7:00 PM Group 1 (winner) vs. Group 2 (2nd)
7:00 PMGroup 2 (winner) vs. Group 1 (2nd)
8:00 PM Group 3 (winner) vs. Group 4 (2nd)
8:00 PM Group 4 (winner) vs. Group 3 (2nd)
The Semi-finals and Finals will be held April 25th in conjunction will a women's round robin, and series 1 demo match. Schedule is currently TBA
The Club is created!!
Glen Ellyn Platform Tennis Club, NFP, (“GEPTC”) an Illinois not-for-profit corporation was recently created.
BOARD MEMBERS
Chuck Smith, President
Marty Engel, Vice President
Scott Park, Treasurer
Scott Power, Secretary
Jeff Sojka
Pat Walker
BOARD MEMBERS
Chuck Smith, President
Marty Engel, Vice President
Scott Park, Treasurer
Scott Power, Secretary
Jeff Sojka
Pat Walker
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