Friday, September 25, 2009




Recess Week Timetable!!

YES we will not be taking a break!

lessons will be held as pernormal,

MONDAY 7pm-9pm NIE court #2
THURSDAY 6pm-7pm NIE court #2
SATURDAY 9am-10am NIE court #2,3
*wednesday lesson still pending due to court constrains*

feel free to drop us a mail should you have any requests!

Thursday, September 17, 2009

NTU Tennis League Commencing

Hi mates,

The Annual NTU Tennis League commences on the coming Saturday, 19 September 2009.
Registration opens all year round; Though the later you join the round robin, the less time you have on collecting points.
We are hoping to impel growth in our skills through these casual matches.

NTU Tennis League 2009

Rules & Regulations

1) Eligibility

All NTU Tennis Club members are eligible to participate in the League.

Registration Fee: Free-of-Charge

Registration: NTU Tennis Club Rallying Session - Look for Dennise (open all-year round)

2) Time & Venues

All Matches are to be played during NTU Tennis Club’s Rallying Session:

Saturdays, 1000-1200 – NIE Courts (Before October) /SRC Courts (October Onwards)

Wednesdays, 1800-2100 – SRC Courts (October Onwards)

One court is reserved for League matches

3) Format of Play

The first to four wins. Tie break at three-all (7points game. Difference of 2 points at 6-all onwards).

Events available: Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles.

4) League Fixtures

Matches are decided between players. Fixtures will be posted on ntutennisclub.blogspot.com. Any 2 players are allowed only one match in the whole league.

Points will be calculated on 1 April 2010.

Players

A

B

C

D

A

4-2

3(3)-4

4-1

B

2-4

0-4

4-2

C

4-3(3)

4-0

4-1

D

1-4

2-4

1-4

Points

-4

4

-8

8

In this case, D is the champion.

Players have to compete against at least 80% of total participants for his points to be considered. This number is subject to revision by the league master.

5) Officials

Players are required to officiate their own match. No umpires will be provided. Winner of the match is to report their scores to the league master.

6) Warm-Ups

5 minutes only.

7) Wet Weather

In case of bad weather, involved parties are free to decide:

- Reports the current score and end the match

- continue with the last score at first available time

8) Ethics

Players who uses audible profanities or hits, kicks or throws a racket/ball will face disciplinary action deemed fit by the Hon. Referee of the league.

9) Prizes

Men’s Singles: Ipod Nano Red (Engraved: Champion, NTU Tennis League 2009/2010)

Women’s Singles: Tennis Bag

Subject to revision by the league master

10) Contacts

Outside the rallying sessions, league Master can be contacted at ntu.tennis.club@ntu.edu.sg.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

NTU Tennis Championship - Postponed

Dear All,

NTU Tennis Championship will be postponed until further notice.
Regrettably, both NIE and SRC Tennis Courts would be under renovation in the first few weeks of October.
We deeply apologize for any inconvenience caused.


Yours Truly,
NTU Tennis Club

Saturday, September 12, 2009

How do I collect my NTU Tennis Club T-Shirt..?

Hi all!!

Yes, such question have too often been asked recently!
This is for those of you that missed the Wednesday collections:
  • For those having Tennis Lessons, NTU Tennis Club T-Shirts can be collected during your lessons.
  • As for the rest, you can collect your share on Saturdays rallying session: 0900am-1200pm
Now, sizes are limited, so get yours, quick!!


Yours Truly,
NTU Tennis Club

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

So, Federer won...



Hi All!!

After four hours long struggle, we witnessed how Roddick lost to Federer for the 18th times. It must be hard on Andy, I think.

Nonetheless, look forward to our upcoming Tennis action: KL - ATP Live!!
2 vacancies left. Made up your mind soon, and simply contact us through ntu.tennis.club@gmail.com. We'll see you at the Saturday's Rally!

Yours Trully,
NTU Tennis Club

Monday, September 7, 2009

The Club's T-Shirt is Here!!!

Hi All!!!

A great news had just dawned upon us. The NTU Tennis Club T-Shirt is here for collection!!
Members, follow the simple instruction below to get your share of T-Shirt.
  • 09-09-2009, Wednesday - SAC Lounge - Find us, NTU Tennis Club, amidst the heat of Roger Federer Vs. Andy Roddick, anytime from 1700-2100.
That's it. ...and you are entitled to NTU Tennis Club T-Shirt!
We'll see you there.


Yours Trully,
NTU Tennis Club

Sunday, September 6, 2009

Contact Us!!

Ooopsie,
we think we forgot to accentuate a super important detail.
For any enquiries regarding the events, you can contact us at:
  • NTU.Tennis.Club@gmail.com, we'll get back to you shortly. (usually within 24 hrs), OR
  • Simply comment on the relevant blog post,
your friendly NTU Tennis Club Staffs will try to answer ANY questions to the best of our abilities.


Yours Trully,
NTU Tennis Club

Saturday, September 5, 2009

The September Preview!

Hi All!!

September has just started!
How was your second coaching sessions on Sats??
There were rallies too, of course. Though weather was HOT towards the end!

Anyways, Tennis lovers, even in the faraway island of NTU, here's this month's "Down the Line!"
  • 09-09-2009 - 17:00-2100. Wednesday -SAC Lounge (opposite the Quad) - Roger Federer Vs Andy Roddick!! Wimbledon 2009 finals is screened in a cozy lounge. Don't worry about cribs n' drinks, quad's just around the corner!
  • 03-10-2009 - Morning. Saturday - KL - ATP Tennis Match - Join us to the nearest live match ever since Heineken Open! Watch them semis and finals up close at S$220, transports and accommodations included. Check out http://www.malaysianopentennis.com/players.html".
  • Saturdays - 09:00-12:00 - NIE Tennis Courts -Watch out for the weekly Tennis rallying session. Anyone, and we mean anyone at all, are welcome. :D
  • Weekly - Allocated days, timing, and venues - Coaching sessions is ongoing! Those of you lucky enough to secure a timeslot, work hard! But for the rest, A challenging training camp is coming up in December, do look forward to it!!
Yep, that's that. We'll see you around in these events!


Yours Truly,
NTU Tennis Club

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Come US OPEN 2009,
we will be bringing Roger & Andy onto the campus of NTU!
Match Screened: Wimbeldon 2008
Date: 9th Sept 2009, Wednesday
Time: 5pm-9pm
(match intensifies towards the end! so dont say we didn't tell you!:)
Venue: SAC lounge area (directly opposite QUAD)
Do bring your mats and your snacks along!
Cribs and chilled drinks will be available during screening.
We hope to see you there!
just in case it gets a little too crowded. Thanks!