Posted by: John_Hamilton on 10/09/2012 11:48 AM
Updated by: John_Hamilton on 10/09/2012 11:48 AM
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Murphys Area Community Tennis Association (MACTA) Mixed Doubles Tournament Saturday, October 13
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA...Tennis players from throughout the Motherlode are invited to sign up for the Murphys Area Community Tennis Association (MACTA) Mixed Doubles Tournament to be held Saturday, October 13 at Bret Harte High School, in Angels Camp, and MACTA’s Wintercreek Facility located behind the historic schoolhouse on Jones St. in Murphys. Registration deadline is October 11, but those interested in taking part are encouraged to register as soon as possible....
The tournament is open to players of all ages and abilities. Tennis enthusiasts can register by contacting the tournament director, Jim Triolo, at 728-2966 - mario22@prodigy.net, or Tom Reiter, 795-4865 – 10sgorilla@sbcglobal.net. Players can register as individuals or as a team. There will be two flights established based on the skill of the registered participants.
A round-robin tournament, preliminary matches will be played at both locations beginning at 8:30 a.m. The finals will take place around 1:30 p.m. at the recently refurbished Murphys courts. Players will be notified by email as to where they should check in and begin play. Tournament rules will be those of the United States Tennis Association (USTA).
Prizes will be awarded to winners and runners-up in each flight.
The entry fee is $20 per player or $35 for a team, plus a can of balls. The event is a fundraiser to help MACTA maintain the Wintercreek Facility, to sponsor youth and adult clinics, and to continue to promote tennis in Murphys and the surrounding communities.
During the lunch break, MACTA will provide beverages but players should bring their own food.
MACTA was formed in the autumn of 2010 to channel the interests and efforts of the many tennis players in the greater Murphys area. It was incorporated as a California Public Benefit Corporation and received its 501(c) 3 non-profit status from the Internal Revenue Service on March 8, 2011. It is a community tennis association affiliated with the United States Tennis Association (USTA). It has a Joint Use Agreement with the Ebbetts Pass Veteran’s Memorial District that has jurisdiction over the courts and their surroundings.
MACTA is designed to welcome tennis players of all ages and all skill levels. Anyone wishing to join can do so by making an annual donation of at least $25. Contributions can be sent to PO Box 344, Murphys CA 95247. For further information, MACTA President Dave Bowman can be reached at dbowman@goldrush.com.
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