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.

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