*The Raleigh-Durham Tennis Meetup*

*** NOTE FOR WINTER TENNIS*** If the temperature at the starting time is forecasted to be below 40 degrees, the meetup will be most likely be cancelled. On days when it is close please check the boards before heading toward the courts *** NOTE FOR SPRING TENNIS *** Now that the weather is starting to warm up, we are expecting to get more players coming out. If the meetup is full please don't hesitate to jump on the wait list. I will add a court for every 4 players that get on the wait list. Also please try to get to the courts to hold them as early as possible. If court availability becomes an issue then we will have to look into reserving the courts like we used to. If this becomes necessary then the cost would go up to account for the cost. Thank you. Duane --- WHO IS WELCOME: Men and Women 3.5 and Above (http://files.meetup.com/152783/NTRP%20Levels.pdf) RULES: Please arrive on time. Attendees do not need to bring a partner. Balls are provided. Event lasts 2 hours (3 sets). Please be prepared to stay for the duration of the event. Please bring water and wear proper tennis shoes. Warm-up is the first 10 minutes. Introductions follow. Event is round-robin. The event leader will explain rules and court assignments. RSVP POLICY: Excessive no-shows will result in being banned for a month or completely removed from the group. WAITING LIST: If a spot opens up, persons on the waiting list will automatically get RSVP'd to the event. As such, please no last minute drop-outs. And if you are on the waiting list and no longer have plans to attend, please change your RSVP to No. Thanks! COST: In the colder months, there is a huge financial risk to reserving courts. This is further exacerbated by the RSVP changes which has reduced the number of attendees. As such, from October 29 and through the winter, this event will only be scheduled when courts are not reserved by other groups . . . and we'll only be using a portion of Lions Park's 8 courts. We will not reserve courts and will pass this savings on to you. Please pay the event leader your $1 event fee.

Hi meetup members. Come out and play some fun tennis and meet new people. Tuesday and Thursday nights are back. Just remember that, if you RSVP to the event you must show up. All NO SHOWS, will be subject to immediately banning from future play. We must be courteous to each other and respect the meetup due to the cost and effort put into organizing this event. Members who place themselves on the WAITLIST, will be automatically moved to an open spot, so please check your email regularly, because you are subject to the same no show rules. All RSVP CANCELATIONS MUST OCCUR BY 12:00PM. If you are someone that would like to be considered as a backup , or fill in, in the event of a NO SHOW, please call myself or Jerome to let us know. Laurie (919)[masked]. Jerome (484)[masked] We look forward to seeing you and having fun.!!!!!

Directions: Take Western Blvd to Morrill Drive, turn onto NCSU Campus. Go 1/4 mile and turn left into parking lot. Follow green pavement between practice field and brick building. Outdoor courts are behind building. This class is for intermediate level players (NTRP rating[masked]) so you know the basics but want to hit the ball better, place the ball and improve your shot making. Hit better topspin and slice balls, hit crisp volleys and overheads, master serve techniques, and learn better tennis strategy for singles and doubles play. Balls are provided, just bring your racquet and fluids to drink. The cost for lessons is $15 per person per lesson. NOTE: If you don't show up and don't cancel prior to the meet up, you will be responsible for the $15 fee.

This event opens for RSVPs 4 days prior to the event at 6 AM. WHO IS WELCOME: Men and Women 2.5 and Above (http://files.meetup.com/152783/NTRP%20Levels.pdf) PREPAYMENT & REFUNDS: Pre-payment is NOT REQUIRED for this event, since this event does not employ a waitlist or an attendee limit. We accommodate everyone that would like to attend. Please pay your $1 event fee at the event. RULES: Please arrive on time. Attendees do not need to bring a partner. Balls are provided. Event lasts 2 hours (3 sets). Please be prepared to stay for the duration of the event. Please bring water and wear proper tennis shoes. Warm-up is the first 10 minutes. Introductions follow. Event is round-robin. The event leader will explain rules and court assignments. RSVP POLICY: Excessive no-shows will result in being banned for a month or completely removed from the group. EVENT FEE: This event costs less than others because it does not have reserved courts, utilize liability insurance or incur credit card fees. Nonetheless, we monitor potential court conflicts and only hold this event when courts are known to be available.