NJWPTL Captain’s Meeting September 26, 2013

Agenda Welcome – Patsy Clew Financial Status and Dues – Susan van Poznak Awards for 2012 & 2013 – Rosemary Russell Updates Rule 14B Mid Season Series Adjustments NJ Paddle A- and C Tournaments APTA Meet with Series Leaders

Financial Status & Club Dues

Awards for 2012 & 2013  Center Court 1  Upper Ridgwood 1  Canoe Brook 1  Indian Trail 2  Atlantic 2  Wayne Valley 1  Canoe Brook 2  Indian Trail 3  Bedens Brook 1  Plainfield 4  Navesink 3  Essex Hunt 4  Indian Trail 4  Seabright 1  Essex Hunt 1  Seabright 2  Canoe Brook 1  Mendham 1  Atlantic 2  Beacon Hill 3  Hackensack 1  Clearwater 2  Center Court 4  Canoe Brook 4  Noe Pond 5  Canoe Brook

Defaulted Matches Rule 14B Update In the event of a default, the defaulting team must provide the names of both players to the series leader before the match is defaulted. All 4 players’ names on the defaulted court must be on the score sheet as if they had played. Only the bottom team can use “no player available”. Players on the defaulted court are not permitted to play for another team that week. Wording Change…

Mid-Season Series Adjustments  we cannot guarantee an equal number of home/away matches during the season and  we cannot guarantee that some teams might not have to travel to some of the same locations twice during the season  Board will vote at the end of the season to adopt or reject this change going forward. Players will be asked for input in the End of Season Survey

The State of NJ Paddle Meeting held in April with reps from a number of NJ leagues, National Tournament organizers, APTA reps and well known people in NJ paddle NJ does not have one single point of contact for the sport of paddle NJ would like to host APTA Nationals in 5 years NJ paddle support of APTA could use some work NJ would like to do more to grow the sport

And so… We’re going to be part of an open dialogue to determine who and how NJ would manage future NJ APTA National Tournaments We’re going to help fund and support the next APTA Nat’ls in NJ (2018?) We’re going to encourage greater participation from players in NJ through A- and C tournaments

APTA & NJWPTL Professional organization that governs the sport of platform tennis in the U. S. Establish standards for courts, equipment and rules in the U. S. Maintain rules of play and etiquette for platform tennis players Award grants that help local enthusiasts to build courts and develop programs Maintain a 24/7 website with access to the latest in news, rankings, rules and tournaments around the U. S. Produces Paddle magazine for members Offer expertise to clubs or towns looking to develop or grow platform tennis programs

Meet with Series Leaders

Upcoming Events Region I President’s Cup Qualifier at Orange Lawn Tennis Club Wednesday, November 13, 2013 Finals: Thursday, November 14, 2013 Entry forms on tables NJWPTL State Tournament Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Finals: Thursday, January 16, 2014