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.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
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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