From the Shed
This year, Clear Brook High School will be using Remind to communicate. Coaches will not be sending or answering text messages anymore.
Players and Parents can sign up for their remind teams below. I have also created a 5th period tennis one, so if you anticipate being on in that class you might join that class as well.
Just text the class code below to 81010
Alumni @ebedg4
Please join these classes as this will be the method of communication going forward. Thank you
Hey Wolverines. The courts are looking good, but could be better. We’re organizing a clean up day Tuesday August 6 at 8 and could use your help if you’re around. We’re going to be painting, sweeping, roping and more. Bring buckets, step ladders, brushes and more if you can make it.
It’s getting close to that time.
Try-outs are coming up next week, are you ready?
Make sure you have registered on UTR prior to try-outs!
Try-outs will work something like this:
You will be put into a group of 3-4 other teammates. You will play everyone in your pod. JV try-outs will play 2 out of 3 short sets with a tiebreak, while Varsity will be playing 2 out of 3 full sets, no ad, with a 10 point tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd set.
The players with the top results at JV will be invited back for varsity try-outs the next day.
It is hot. It is a lot of tennis (especially if you haven’t played tennis all summer).
Tips:
Try to stay as cool as you can, but make sure that you are still aware of whats going on through the day.
Most players will be playing 3 matches a day, JV might play more than 3.
There usually is time to run to registration during the day. There will also be time for lunch, but be smart about what you eat.
Be smart, play before try-outs start, and we’ll see you soon!
JV tryouts will start at 8:00 AM August 7th at the Clear Brook Tennis courts. Varsity Try-outs will begin 8 AM on the 8th and might continue on the 9th.
Students will be playing 3-4 matches during the day with breaks.
Please make sure that you have a completed physical on file, otherwise, you will be sent home. Players that do not have experience in tennis do not have to try out. These are just for the competition classes. Students that have already taken 1 year of tennis are required to try-out.
This year we will be using UTR to help us organize and to start getting match results in the system. Please sign up for using the links below. Make sure that your UTR account is up-to-date. You should be entered into our UTR “club” once you enter the event as well.
See you guys then!
Come on out tonight to the courts from 6-8. Bring a friend, a match, or just come out and try to get a pick up game there. We’ll have music and water.
The first day of tennis camp is cancelled because of the weather today. Sorry for the inconvenience, and we will see you tomorrow.
Here’s your reminder to sign up for the next USTA Challenger Tournament. Work on getting those rankings up while getting experience and more.
Let me know that you’ve signed up on Twitter or Instagram!
Coach Smith has to give the test today, so 5th period will need to report to the commons for class today. Make sure you sign in on a computer there.
Here’s your last chance to sign up for the Deer Park Challenger.
Let’s get as many Brook players signed up as possible. Let me know on Twitter or Instagram, tag us in pictures you take during and let me know how it goes!
If you win it all, send us a picture of you and your medal so we can post it on the website and Instagram.
Here’s another challenger that’s close to home. Let’s get as many Brook players and future Brook players signed up for this one as well.
The deadline is coming up fast, April 29 so get signed up.
If you are an incoming freshmen for 2019 and would like to start representing our school, send us a Direct Message on Twitter or email and we will get you your tennis gear early.