Tennis Court Repair

The courts are being tested and a decision will be made soon about how to repair them. Please read the following from Chuck Strauss and Nancy Bishoff.

From Chuck Strauss:
HEB management is working on a long-term fix for our courts. As you may remember, in years past, the courts have been resurfaced twice a year. Due to ground water influx, the repairs would usually last a whopping 3 weeks max and the surface problems would be back. Something, clearly, needed to be done. A study was conducted to determine why ground water was seeping under the courts. The initial study determined that (good news) the problem is flow from normal landscaping activities for the grounds and putting green. This can easily be stopped by installing a French drain around the courts, and that will be done.More study work, however is being done to determine the extent of the courts’ problems. If there is a barrier between the concrete slab and the courts’ surface, then, after the French drain is installed the courts can be resurfaced and we will have very playable courts that should remain that way for some time.If, however, this is not the case then we have a major problem and the courts will have to be torn out and start over. That’s the worst case scenario and will cost big bucks, and likely not happen this year. The tests on the courts were done yesterday, and the guys doing the work don’t think we have a major problem.Once this study is done, and if we don’t have to tear out the courts, resurfacing can be done almost immediately and we should be back in business by mid May. We will keep you posted, so please check back periodically for updates, or call Chuck @ 720-318-7598.

From Nancy Bishoff:

Liz and I were at the courts today doing a little practice. I revised the Club Tennis Calendars to reflect the 3 USTA Super Senior's play. I dropped them by the Pro Shop and Eric was there. I also printed a copy for Jeff, and Eric said he would make sure that Jeff received a copy. Just an FYI so you would not have to do it.

Also, the guys were drilling the holes when we were up there. I talked with one of the guys who seemed knowledgeable. He said they were going to test the samples and also come back in 2 weeks and recheck their holes. Currently the "holes" are filled up with concrete. This guy said he did not think it looked like your worst scenario. He had several thoughts on the courts, but kind of said, it appears to be a mystery.

We are really running out of time. Maybe we should ask Gail Hedy to call USTA and see if we can arrange to not host the other teams, but simply be the HOME team and play on their courts??? USTA might be able to either direct us or arrange that.

Men's 2009 USTA teams

First, good luck to our men’s 7.0 Super Senior team. Play starts just after the first week of May and we know they will do great.

Second, men’s USTA Senior’s league will start just after the 4th of July, and, I think, we need to be signed up by early June. Sign up information will follow as I get that information, but please start thinking about that league. It’s fun! Last year we had a 3.5 team and will again this year. If we get additional players, we can add a team. We can also add a 3.0 team if we get enough interested players. In addition to team members, we also need captains. Not a big deal, but we could sure use the help.

Submitted by Chuck Strauss

2009 Social Events

Following is the 2009 Calendar of Events from the HEB Tennis Club Social Committee:

February 27 (Friday) - Indoor Tennis Mixer
May 31st (Sunday) - Summer Kick-Off Mixer
June 27th (Saturday) - East vs. West Tournament
July 5th (Sunday) - Breakfast at Wimbledon
August 22-23 (Sat-Sun) - Club Championships
September 13th (Sunday) - End-Of-Summer Mixer
(Date to be determined) - Demo Day

Hopefully, this will help you to be able to make your plans ahead of time if you would like to participate in any of these events. We are still looking for volunteers to help with the Social Committee for this year. Let us know if you are interested.

Sign-Ups are still taking place for the February Mixer at the end of this month. Sign up on the indoor bulletin board.

Ron & Gail Hedy
Social Committee

Tennis Committee Volunteers - a couple of spots still open

EAGLE BEND TENNIS ASSOCIATION - 2009-10 SEASON
COMMITTEES
VOLUNTEERS
Beginner Lessons
Carrie Sharp - Wednesday, A.M.

Bulletin Board
Liz Wallace

Christmas Tree
Don Bevis

Men's Saturday Tennis
Al Burdi

Men's Blog
Larry Place

Women's Blog
Liz Wallace

HEB Tennis Tournament
John Gibas

Women's Winter Luncheon
Nancy Bishoff

Social Committee (Need more volunteers to helpRon HedyGail and Ron)
Gail Hedy
Carrie Sharp
Elinor Newman (Return in May)
Dick Newman (Return in May)
Jenny Moss (East-West Tournament Only)
Still need a couple to train & take over next year

Women's Thursday Tennis
Monday and Thursday tennis will start at 9:00 a.m. for the months of May and September.
For the months of June, July & August, it will start at 8:00 a.m.

May
Anita Patrick

June

July
Carrie Sharp

August

September

Monday Tennis
Jan Rankin

Wednesday Evening Tennis

USTA Team Tennis Champion
Gail Hedy

Women's USTA Captains 3.0, Super Sr.
Carrie Sharp

Women's USTA Captains 3.5, Super Sr.
Carol Chiolero

Women's USTA Captains 3.0, Senior

Women's USTA Captains 3.5, Senior
Jenny Moss & Joanne Posluszny

Men's USTA Captains 3.5, Super Sr.
Paul Sedillo

Men's USTA Captains 3.5, Senior
Larry Duncan

Eagle Bend Tennis Board

Eagle Bend Tennis has a new board. From left to right: Nancy B (co-President), Liz W. Secretary, Carol C. Treasurer and Chuck S. (co-President).Be sure to check out the bulletin board at the gazebo for more information as our new co-Presidents will be making a few changes. Leagues are forming and our members are getting excited about our teams for 2009.

Posted by Elizabeth Wallace

Winter mixer

Our first Mixer of 2009 went well at Monaco. Twenty members and guests of HEB members participated and everyone had a great time. Each couple brought a plate of food to share with others, and they also brought their favorite drinks - we stayed until the club closed.



Thanks for the photo Al!



Posted by Elizabeth Wallace

Deck the Halls

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Deck the Halls!

Mary Kay and Don B. kindly took time out of their busy schedule to assemble and dress our Christmas tree - and what a good job they did! This year, we have new additions to the decorations. Mary Kay used photographs of our members, put them in frames and added a little ribbon to hang on the tree. They are very cute! Liz helped a little, but the majority of work was done by Mary Kay and Don. We thank you for taking the time, and appreciate your efforts.

Posted by Elizabeth Wallace

2008 East-West tournament

East vs West

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE "EAST", WHO ARE THE CHAMPIONS OF THE "BATTLE AT THE BEND" HEB TENNIS TOURNAMENT. Also, congratulations to the West Team who put up a valiant try. It was nip and tuck the whole day.Thanks for all those who helped put this together. It was a great success!!A plaque was awarded to the East at the Awards Banquet and will be on display in the Club House.This will be an annual event, so plan on playing again next year.Ron Hedy & Jan RankinCo-Captains

Posted by Elizabeth Wallace