MTA HOT COURTS, YOUR SPECIAL PERK                                                           



I know that people join the MTA for several reasons. I personally like to play tennis for fun without the competitive pressure of the USTA leagues.  MTA has lots of mixed doubles social tournaments during the year as well as some dedicated gender tournaments.  They offer competitiveness without the long-term consequences of league play.

We also have TGIF events that are held during the warmer months for a fun end-of-the-week gathering with mixed doubles and dinner.  But what I want to let all our membership know about it the little gem we call Hot Courts. 

One of the perks of MTA is that we have the Montclair upper tennis courts held in reserve for our membership every Thursday evening all year round for our exclusive use.  We use this time for our Hot Courts. This is typically doubles play, mixed or gender depending on how many folks and who may come on a particular evening. 

Yes, there are a core group of folks who try to come nearly every Thursday evening, but it is the new players who we are always looking for. Level of play is usually from a solid 3.0 to 4.0 and even an occasional 4.5 to keep us on our toes.  That is not to say that if you joined MTA as a beginner that you will not be welcome, as we really like to play at all levels and encourage our beginners.  Maybe you just want to come out and practice that new serve or focus on strengthening that tricky forehand spin shot down the line, this may be your best opportunity.

We know that the Mills and Davies courts are getting pretty busy, so  for those who used to come regularly, but then got wrapped up in USTA practices on Thursday evenings, or are just looking for a weekly fun practice/game, we’d love to see you again.  And of course, for those of you who have never tried our Thursday evenings out, come on out and give us a shot.

The courts are great with all the small cracks recently repaired and the lights are pretty good as well. Best of all, you don’t have to reserve the courts in advance and you can show up any time between 6:30 – 9:30 and pretty much assure that you will have a good time playing tennis.

I look forward to seeing you on the courts,

Kenny Goodman,
Hot Courts Coordinator

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MTA GOES GREEN!!!

In order to reduce our footprint on the world, the MTA Board of Directors has voted to eliminate the purchasing of bottled water.

For all events, participants should bring their own water. We will make sure that there is water available courtside for refills, typically in the form of a drinking fountain. MTA will continue to provide other types of drinks, which will often include juice drinks, sodas, and sports drinks (but will vary from event to event).

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Board Meeting Summary October 2018

• The minutes of the August & September meetins were approved 
• Membership is at 58 families and 91 individuals
• Hot Courts have been attended by 10 to 12 
• Holiday Party: Sat., 12/8, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.  Being held at Clif Bar in Emeryville (Thanks again to Susan).

• Roger reported that the main parking lot tenant is requesting re-striping of the lot.  He will get some bids and report back.

• Lighting the Montclair Courts with 3 lights per pole would have a material cost of $28,500. Alternate option would be replacing with HID light. Further discussion is needed

• Resurfacing Montclair Courts would require 2" layer, patching is not an option

• We will need to have a proposed BOD by the November Meeting for publication

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