Tennis
Rodney's new email address:
rods10s@earthlink.net
 <<<Click to find
out!!! Available NOW at ASRC.
Join Almaden Swim &
Racquet Club's Email Groups!
Six lighted courts provide availability unmatched by many other clubs. The
tennis patio and viewing deck are favorite gathering spots for our players. A ball machine
is available to members for $10 per hour or $7 per half hour.
A $5 guest fee is required when a non-member plays with a member. Please
register your guest on the signup sheet on the bulletin board. Fees are billed to the
member on their monthly bill.
The courts are open for play all year round until 10:00 PM. A signup sheet
is posted on the bulletin board at the courts for reserving courts in advance. Courts may
be reserved Monday through Friday. On Saturday and Sunday the courts are open on a first
come, first served basis. Some court times are reserved as shown below.
Ladies' Monday Evening Drop-In: Two courts are reserved
for drop-in play beginning at 7:00 PM. All ability levels are welcome.
Men's/Ladies' Saturday Morning Drop-In: All courts are
reserved from 8:00 - 11:00 AM for drop-in play. Men and ladies of all ability levels are
welcome. (A great way to meet other players!)
Men's Wednesday Evening Drop-In: Two courts are reserved
starting at 6:00 PM for drop-in play. All ability levels are welcome.
Ladies' Coffee/Tennis: A round robin activity is held
several mornings a year, usually on the first Friday of the month. A sign-up sheet is
posted at the courts. All ability levels are welcome.
Junior Activities: Round robin play is held several times
a year, usually on Saturday afternoons. A signup is posted at the courts. All ability
levels are welcome.
Many of ASRC's members participate in competitive tennis leagues
throughout the year. Leagues use ratings to match players of equal abilities.
Ladies' inter-club doubles teams compete in A1,
A2, Super B
(formerly B1 & B2), and B3 (Developmental) divisions. The season is September through June. Practice is available on Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Home inter-club matches are usually played on Thursday
mornings. Contact Rodney
rods10s@earthlink.net to join
ladies' inter-club.
Ladies Interclub Schedule
A1
A2
Super B
B3
USTA teams consist of 3 doubles and 2 singles matches.
ASRC has teams in the following divisions:
USTA Teams
| Women |
2.5,3.0, 3.5, 4.0 |
| Men |
3.0, 3.5, 4.0 |
| Mixed |
6.0, 7.0, 8.0 |
| Senior Women |
3.0, 3.5 |
| Senior Men |
3.0, 3.5, 4.0 |
USTA Captains and players: please
read the policy on USTA team formation and non-member
participation.
 Junior development is an important part of the tennis program at ASRC.
Programs include: Junior Inter-club, Junior Ladders, Junior Aces, Junior League, and
Junior Excellence. Age group teams are held year round. Junior practices and inter-club
matches are coached by the pro and his staff.
Junior Events - 2008
| Jan 19-20 |
Sat-Sun |
Junior Singles Tournament |
| Mar 15 |
Saturday |
Junior Team Tennis |
| Apr 12 |
Saturday |
Stanford/USC Match |
| May 17 |
Saturday |
Junior-Adult Pizza Round Robin |
| Jul 19 |
Saturday |
Junior-Parent Ice Cream Social |
| Aug 6-8 |
Thur-Fri |
Summer Junior Tennis Awards |
| Aug 11-15 |
M-F |
Junior Tournament
(pending) |
| Sept 20 |
Saturday |
Mother/Daughter RR Social |
| Oct 25 |
Saturday |
Junior Halloween Event |
| Dec 6 |
Sat/Sun |
Junior Holiday Tournament |
Socials tournaments are highlights of our tennis year.
Adult Evening Socials are usually held on Friday
or Saturday nights
on the tennis patio beginning at 6:00 or 7:00 PM. These are friendly social mixers and you may
choose to play tennis or not. Bring a special dish of something to share. The club
provides beverages and the cost is $10 per person. Non-tennis players are always welcome. Contact Rodney or use
the sign-up sheets if you plan to play tennis.
Adult Evening Socials - 2008
| Feb 08 |
Friday |
Valentine's Social (7:00 PM) |
| Mar 15 |
Saturday |
St. Patrick's Social (6:00 PM) |
| Apr 05 |
Saturday |
USTA Opener (11:00am -
3:00pm) |
| May 02 |
Friday |
Mexican Fiesta Social (7:00 PM) |
| Jul 12 |
Saturday |
Summertime Mixer
(6:00 PM) |
| Oct 10 |
Friday |
Oktoberfest Social (7:00 PM) |
| Nov 08 |
Saturday |
Diwali Festival Social
(6:00 PM) |
Adult Tournaments are more competitive tennis than the evening socials.
The sign up sheet will be posted on the bulletin board.
Adult Tournaments - 2008
| Jan 25-27 |
Fri-Sun |
Mens/Ladies Doubles
(All Day) |
| Mar 08 |
Sat |
Ladies Singles RR |
| 
