JOIN THE CLASS FREE TENNIS LESSONS FOR BEGINNER & RE-ENTRY ADULTS Instruction by Brett Stephenson Sponsored by the Sonoma Valley Tennis Association for the benefit of the Citizens of the Sonoma   Every Saturday in October (begin Oct 2, end Oct 30) Just show up, no registration required Maxwell Courts from 3:00 to 4:00  Bring your racquet, or we will provide one for you Wear tennis shoes and comfortable clothing Bring a friend, have fun, learn tennis

League News NEW NORCAL PILOT LEAGUE USTA NORCAL has announced that a 2010 Pilot 70+ League will be open to players seventy years or older on or before December 31, 2010. This league has been developed by USTA NorCal in response to requests from many  players seeking a playing field appropriate to age 70 and above.  Last fall, in Sacramento, the Pilot 70+ for men debuted with six teams at a combined 7.0 level.   This year there will be  a 6.5 combined divison and a 7.5 combined division for men’s teams and a 7.0 combined division for women’s teams. Matches will consist of three doubles lines of play. Match results will not be used in the calculation of year end ratings for 2011.   Teams may register August 23 – September 20, 2010. Play begins October 4, 2010.

NEW DIVISION SNMWTL WOMEN'S LEAGUE For Beginners and Veterans   The Sonoma-Napa-Marin Women's Tennis League (SNMWTL) has reintroduced the B-3 Division for the 2010/2011 season. Three teams have registered for the Fall 2010 Season.  It is anticipated that more teams will join for the 2011 Spring season (January start)   The goal of the new division is to provide a level specifically geared to beginning players and those players who no longer enjoy the competitive level of the higher divisions.  The new B-3 Division is subject to all the rules of the SNMWTL and USTA but with the following exceptions: Features:   Small roster size:  minimum of 10 players                  Small line-up: 1 singles and 2 doubles                  Later start time is optional to accommodate  players with young children If you are interested in joining or wish additional info, please contact Judy Muller: 707-933-8020, mullerwoman@sbcglobal.ne

SVTA MAXWELL WOMEN'S LEAGUE PLAY     SONOMA-NAPA-MARIN WOMEN'S TENNIS LEAGUE   SVTA A-3 Team Barbara Hall, Captain Sue Smith, Co-Captain   SVTA B-1 Team Sue Vargas, Capt Genevieve Blanchard, Co-Capt   SVTA B-2 Team Judy Muller, Captain Jeanette Barekman, Co-captain  For League Information and Current Standings and Results, visit http://www.snmwtl.com/ind	USTA LINKS Maxwell Teams League Info Find a Team Tournament Info

SONOMA MAXWELL USTA TEAMS CURRENT SEASON       MIXED 8.0 SONOMA VALLEY TC/MAXWELL PK FMX8.0A           Sue Smith, Capt.                   ***    Began : 07/12/2010          IN REGISTRATION:     SONOMA VALLEY TC/MAXWELL PK SW3.5A 2011 Senior League (over 50) WOMEN 3.5            Corky Rosengren, Capt. Start date 9/27/10                                                                                    SONOMA  VALLEY TC/MAXWELL PK SW4.0A 2011 Senior League (over 50) WOMEN 4.0         Sue Smith, Capt. Start date 9/27/10                     (To Register, Go to USTA NorCal site: Sonoma Valley Tennis Association)

SONOMA MAXWELL USTA TEAMS RULES OF THE ROAD All USTA Sonoma Maxwell team members must be SVTA members.  SVTA annual dues are $50. For USTA players beyond the immediate Sonoma area, the reduced dues are $25. (SVTA, PO Box 766, El Verano, CA  95433).  Make check payable to SVTA.) Team members who are not SVTA members are not eligible for play. Our court scheduler is Erin Collins : erincol@sbcglobal.net) Tel: 815-6779. Please work with Erin to schedule your matches and to reschedule if you are rained out. When scheduling your matches, please remember to check the SVTA Events Calendar at our website. Please do not schedule any match if there is a conflict with another SVTA event. On Saturdays/Sundays, please schedule your matches no earlier than 1:00 pm. We are required to keep the courts open in the morning for the community.

Rally for the Cure Tennis & Lunch Friday, May 7, 2010  On May 7, 2010, SVTA held its 2nd Annual Rally for the Cure. This event supports Susan G. Komen for the Cure, a large organization dedicated to the support of breast health. This event supports Susan G. Komen for the Cure, a large organization dedicated to the support of breast health. We started with a round-robin tennis tournament, organized and run by USPTA tennis pros Christi Hayes and Sam Levy. Lots of fun and good exercise on a beautiful morning, and then up to George Ranch Clubhouse for a beautiful lunch catered by Rocket Catering.Participants paid a fee to attend, and a raffle was held after lunch, with lots of great raffle items, big and small, donated by our community. 37 Sonoma women have opened their hearts and their pocket books, and we will be sending a check for $2170 to the Cure! Thanks to the following donors, for their contributions: Rose Tilkicioglu, Lori Goldman, Muscardini Cellars, Chrisi Hayes, Erin Collins, Michelle Coleman, Hank Marioni, Wanda McAleese, Kathy Ritchie, Sue Vargas, Ginny McLeod, Kathy Kennett, Jeff Stuhr, Alder Springs Vineyards, Darcy Stephens, Brett Stephenson, Sam Levy, Martha Heyerly.  Thanks to Marie Kelly and Ann Weeks for their help setting up. Thanks to the Cure Committee, who organized the event for our community: Kathy Kennett, Christi Hayes, Erin Collins, and Darcy Stephens. Look for the event again, in the spring of 2011.