USTA Captains:  

Find Use Permits here: (under Calendar tab/Court Reservation Permits)

https://sancarlostennisclub.wildapricot.org/page-1741934

Upcoming Event: Arguello Women's Open Tournament May 4

Does warm weather make you eager to flex your tennis shots?  Celebrate Women in History month in the Women’s Doubles tournament on Saturday May 4, 1:00-5:00pm at Arguello tennis courts. W3.0 and W3.5 level players will be able to compete for the Arguello Open title and make their own history. 

Register here, ASAP.  Partners will be assigned, unless you sign up with a preferred partner. Questions or able to help with logistics? contact Dawn Campbell, our Tournaments Director. tournaments@sancarlostennis.com

Upcoming Event: NEW Weekly Mixed Doubles at Menlo Courts

SCTC is sponsoring Free Mixed Doubles on Saturdays starting June 1 from 10:30am-12:30pm.

Signups will open on Monday each week starting on Monday, May 27, at noon.

Play will be held on the beautiful, newly resurfaced courts at Menlo College at the corner of Alejandra Avenue and El Camino Real in Atherton.There is plenty of free off-street parking in a private lot right next to the courts. College restrooms and water fountain are accessible near the courts.

Contact Lisa McKenna with questions: president@sancarlostennis.com

Upcoming Event: Farewell Fun with John Yarley

Our fellow player and long-serving, dedicated board member, John Yarley, is moving to Nashville in May.   In honor of John's service to the club, there will be a free afternoon tennis social open to all members on Saturday, April 27 from 2-5pm.  Register on the Events page. 

Memorial Service for Colleen Mitchell

Sadly, Colleen Mitchell, long-time SCTC coordinator of the women's drop-in, has recently passed away.   Many of us who have been club members for some time knew Colleen and her enthusiastic, friendly demeanor on and off the court.  Colleen was among the first club members to earn the exclusive club award, the Brass Tennis Ball, to recognize her contributions to our tennis community. She enjoyed playing tennis well into her eighties, as well as being proficient at poker. 

A memorial service to celebrate Collen's eventful life and achievements will be held by her family on Saturday, May 11 at 11am at the Neptune Society in Belmont. All are welcome to attend and share memories of Colleen.  Please let her niece, Alayne Suky, know if you plan to attend to allow for appropriate planning. Alayne can be reached by text at 408-691-8551.

NEW!  Online Store with SCTC Gear for Sale 

Gotta rep your club! Brian Krol shows off the new SCTC cap, while Cascade, owner of member Michele Michon, is shown modeling a club visor.  These limited edition SCTC items and many others - t-shirts, water bottles, bags and more - will be available for sale at the April 27 social at Arguello.  Order online and complete your order by paying with credit card and pick up your order on April 27 at John Yarley's Farewell Fun event. At the event, you can check out the merchandise, order using your mobile phone through the SCTC website to pay by credit card, or we will also accept cash/check. Go to the Members Only page for a link to the Store. to pay by credit card.

Captains, it's a great way to synchronize your team's look and terrorize opponents! Players, there are some great captain gifts here.  Check it out!

New Drop-In Director

Melanie Hansen has stepped up to serve as the Club's Drop-In Coordinator, starting immediately. She will also be recruiting and developing USTA 3.0 captains. Melanie is active as a USTA captain (and quite successful with her teams!) and has served on the Board previously.  If you have any suggestions for Drop-Ins or USTA 3.0 captains, you can contact her at dropin@sancarlostennis.com

Award-Winning SCTC Captains

SCTC's very own Pam Fuerst, long-time member and current board member, has been recognized as the Adult League Captain of the Year for the Upper Peninsula section of Norcal.  Ashi Labouisse earned recognition for captaining the most number of teams in 2023. Congrats to both of you and many thanks for your work!

USTA Teams for 18+ M, W and Adult 55+ 

How do you find a team to join? The current SCTC teams for USTA can be found here.  If you want to join a team, contact the captain for permission.  Still unsure? Contact John Yarley for help. usta@sancarlostennis.com

Know the Rules before the Match

New USTA Norcal League Rules & Etiquette Flier 

Here's an easy reference to common issues in USTA match play. Download, print, and keep a hard copy in your tennis bag.  You are all set if an opponent doesn't know the current Rules.

Thinking of Filing a USTA Grievance? 

What is required and how does USTA handle grievances?  Here's some resources from a recent presentation by Molly Neal, Adult League Coordinator, that explain the details. Captains, you might want to bookmark these for any future needs.

Here's the PDF of the slide deck and the recording of the webinar. 

Note: The $50 check required to file a grievance is held in the office until the decision comes out -- if upheld the check is shredded, if denied or dismissed the check is deposited.

Here's the Questions/Responses summary from submitted questions.

Update: Water Fountain Working Again

Finally! The water fountain between the upper and lower courts at Arguello is now working again.

Many thanks to Lisa McKenna for her persistence with the school district to get it fixed.

Ball Recycling program is a Winner!

We've just sent another shipment of 90 lbs of used tennis balls for recycling. 

To help, simply bring used balls to the Arguello courts and deposit them in the green plastic bin by the side of Court 1.  At club events, the mailing bins will be made available courtside (ask your event coordinator if you don't see them).  The bins are stored in the Shed until sent for recycling. If you would like to help with this program, please contact Lisa McKenna president@sancarlostennis.com

Did You Cancel Your Event Registration?
SCTC does not give refunds, but your account will be credited for the full amount of registration. The system doesn't automatically apply a credit, if you have one. Please follow these instructions to register for paid events using any credits in your account: Using a credit to pay for a new event.pdf

Chutes and Ladders, Tennis Version

Move up and down the ladder by challenging players, plan matches on your own schedule, and meet new tennis buddies.  Instructions on how to register for the SCTC Men's or Women's ladders and other logistics are on the Ladders page. Also check out the Ladder Challenge Rules.

Contact Chris Guslani @ chris@guslani.com with questions about the Men's ladder.

Contact Laureen Cortez at laureentc@yahoo.com regarding the Women's Ladder.

Tennis Lessons at Arguello Courts

 Are you looking to make a positive change to your game?  Improve your skills or add new ones?   Do you want to work on doubles strategy with a partner or set up a team clinic?

Silicon Valley Tennis Academy offers adult tennis lessons at the Arguello courts.   Please contact the Academy for prices and available time slots at contactus@svtennisacademy.com