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Hello SWFTT tennis nuts! We’re back and “it’s great being us”!

Captain Ron Mishko

What a day for playing tennis. The weather was perfect, the courts we’re groomed (how did we get Lighthouse Captain Mishko to do our work?), and no one was hurt (with some ego exceptions).

The Landings hosted the great guys from Lighthouse Bay. Even though Lighthouse took the win 3-1, we all enjoyed our day in the sun.

Beachview hosted CCRC to a day on the island of Sanibel. Beachview won all 4 courts but 3 were pretty close matches, with one going to a third set tie break.

Pelican Landing hosted Plantation to a day at the club in Bonita. Plantation won all 4 courts and Captain Engelhard will be glad when the tournaments are over and he has his full roster back in play.

Today’s match was match number 9 out of 21 for the year. We’re closing in on half of the season even though it seems like we just started. I know I share the same thoughts of not looking forward to the end of the season. Thanks to all for the great effort and kindness of making SWFTT a success.

Have fun, play tennis and remember, “It’s great being us”!

 

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Match # 6

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Welcome back SWFTT players! We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas, or Holiday of your choice, and all will have a “Happy Tennis New Year”!

I can say for myself, it was very needed to be on the courts Friday exercising instead of saying “please pass another piece of pumpkin pie”!

The morning was questionable to say the least. Rain followed by total cloud cover looked to dampen our comeback. The Landings team was called by Beachview and told their courts would not be playable. Captains worked and moved the match time and place to the Landings and 16 great players had a great time. The first match completed was won by the Landings. Second match completed won by Beachview. Third match Beachview goes ahead and rallied in the fourth match in a third set super break to win and take the honors of a 3-1 victory.

The Vines hosted Pelican Landing to another nail biter. Not sure why most of the “kiss your sister” 2-2 ties always seem to happen to Captain Bill Dueease, but it happened again. Bill did get the last laugh though, sticking Pelican Captain Gary Engelhard with an $80.00 beer tab (don’t worry, if I had Gary’s money, I’d burn mine)!

Plantation hosted Lighthouse Bay for the third match of the day. All matches were great matches and the decision for the 3-1 victory went to Plantation in a 3rd set super break. Special thanks to Captain Dick Ransom for taking and providing photos.

We had 48 guys that enjoyed great tennis, not to mention the loads of fans. Great job, great playing and it’s great to be back on the courts. Good luck to all SWFTT members playing in the Super Senior Grand Prix this coming week.

Have fun, play tennis and remember, “It’s great being us”!

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Happy “Tennis” New Year

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We at SWFTT hope all had a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday!

Out last match before the holiday’s was met with some challenges on and off the court. Many leave for the holiday early so finding enough players is always a challenge but our open sub rule helps in most cases.

Beachview continues to roll right along posting a 3-1 victory over our friends at Pelican.

Lighthouse and CCRC kissed their sisters in a split match. Two courts went to a 3rd set tie break.

The Landings hosted Captain Bill Dueease and his team from The Vines. All matches were great matches except for the blow out on court 4. Team Matherly/Mohlman intimidated the Vines team to a no show so our team record improved with a big victory.

Court two between Landings team Carley/Shelfer and Vines team of Captain Dueease/Mcgrath went to a long 3rd set tie break. Dueease would have had a game point ace but as picture depicts, let out a Japanese war cry of “Bonsai” during the serve and was defaulted (just kidding).

We had a great time, pizza was served as teams stayed for the Pro League matches and toys were collected for the “Toys for Tots” foundation.

Great times with great tennis friends!

Happy “Tennis” New Year to all!

December 14, Pro League

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Hello SWFTT members. Next Friday, the Landings will be hosting a day of tennis.

First we start with a SWFTT League match with the Landings team hosting the Vines. Afterwards the Pro League will have it’s final match of the year.

Bring a toy for the “Toys for Tots” foundation to give a kid a smile for the holiday season.

The Pro League matches begin at 3:00 and everyone is invited.

SWFTT Members Bring home 1st Place

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Last week was a great week for SWFTT. First we had 48 League members playing great tennis. We had numerous fans watching this great tennis. We supported the economy by wearing out Penn and Wilson tennis balls and we consumed a great number of the drink of choice of men (brewsky’s).

Something a lot of you may not have noticed SWFTT was represented very well by 6 very good members at the Longboat Key Senior Clay Tournament.

The tournament started on Thursday, November 27 and finished on Sunday, December 2nd. The play included Men’s and Women’s singles and doubles starting with age bracket of 55 going up to 80. On the men’s side, there were 12 different events. SWFTT members won 3 of the 12 events and had 2 members reach the quarters of another event and 1 member make it to the Semi’s of the same division. I think it’s pretty cool that our guys brought home 25% of the 1st place winnings without having players playing in 4 of the age brackets. GREAT JOB GUYS!

To start with, SWFTT player Paul Veltman with partner Chuck Kinyon made it to the Quarter finals of the Men’s 65 doubles and lost to the number 1 seed.

SWFTT player Larry Albritton with partner Robert Dixon also made it to the Quarters in the same division only to lose in a three set thriller to another SWFTT member Mike Melnik and his partner Thomas La Penna. Unfortunately Mike and Thomas lost in the Semi’s.

SWFTT Team of Steve Shreiner and Howie Ames playing in the Men’s 60 Doubles Division played like superstars bringing home the 1st place title in that division. All matches were finished in two sets and Steve and Howie only gave up 16 games.

SWFTT member, Fred Drilling got the most “bling”. Taking 1st place honors in the Men’s 70 Singles and Men’s 70’s Doubles. Fred’s impressive play gave up only 23 games in total of both divisions for the tournament.

Guys, we’re proud of each of you. We’re glad we get to challenge you, learn from you, and be your friends. GREAT JOB!

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Match #3, Too Much Turkey!

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Hello SWFTT fans and members. Our third match is behind us with some more great matches and great fun with tennis friends.

The Landings hosted Pelican Landings. The weather was perfect and the tennis on the courts was anyone’s for the taking. Too bad for the Landings team but Pelican took 3 courts and gave up only one which went to a third set tie break. Pelican has a group of great players and great guys.

Beachview hosted the Vines and took all four courts. Bill Dueease of the Vines was looking for help right up to the last minute as he was short on players. He picked up David Weber, whom we welcome to the League, and made his 8 player list just in time for the match.

CCRC hosted the team from Plantation. Plantation took 3 and gave up court number 2.

Teams are having Holiday issues along with some injuries with rosters. Just two more matches and 2012 will be no more for the SWFTT League. Hopefully when we start up after New Years we’ll be back on track.

Good luck next week and keep those feet moving!