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= THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN WEBBER TENNIS. = = This sport is open to all interested boys and girls in 7th and 8th grade. We are a "no cut" sport. We consist of a competitive varsity team (you must try out for these spots) and a recreational junior varsity team. Please register to join our program by completing the Google form below. Varsity spots include 1-3 singles positions and 1-3 doubles positions ( 9 boys and 9 girls) where JV participates in doubles only format matches. = ** Required uniform shirts are provided, for more tennis gear please order from the [|GoJo's Spirit Pack] ordering (optional), **
 * 2017 WEBBER MIDDLE SCHOOL FALL TENNIS TEAM INFORMATION **
 * Online Store Deadline: Wednesday August 30th, 2017 (11:59pm MDT) **


 * Sale Code: WEBTEN17 **
 * WHY WE PLAY[[file:Why we play!.pdf]] **

= Practice & Meet Calendar (All dates are subject to PSD changes) =

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= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = **Important information:** =

** All levels are welcome from beginners to advanced players. All players must have a current physical form on file and must pay the district middle school athletic fee before they can participate or try out for varsity. ** = = click here for the three required PSD athletic forms = **These forms may be given to Mrs. Schmieden in the Webber Main Office. Payments may be made online via the school pay program or a payment can be made in Webber Main Office.** = = = = Mandatory Varsity try-outs will begin August 23-September 1 and will be held each day from 3:00-4:30 PM **on the Westfield Courts behind Johnson Elementary. Try-outs may take up to two weeks. After try-outs conclude, any player that does not make varsity will be on the JV team. At that time practice and meet schedules will be shared for both levels. Players must pay the district athletic fee to continue on with the season and that fee must be paid before the first practice.** =
 * You must complete these PSD athletic forms with a doctor's signature on the physician form this year! **

Players and Parents should sign up for remind texts from Webber coaches-use the info below to sign up!

Sign up for district reminders and updates [] []

** PARENTS THAT WOULD LIKE TO BE VOLUNTEER COACHES MUST BE CURRENTLY CERTIFIED IN FIRST AID, CPR and CONCUSSION TRAINING-NO EXCEPTIONS. (EVEN IF YOU JUST WANT TO FEED BALLS) **
 * Concussion training can be done on-line at** @http://nfhslearn.com/?courseID=38000
 * E-MAIL ME IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HELPING-tkearns@psdschools.org**

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 * Registration is now open for the 2017 season. **

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 * PLAYERS MUST GET AN ATHLETIC PHYSICAL FOR TENNIS
 * PLAYERS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED ON THE COURTS FOR PRACTICE OR MEETS WITHOUT PHYSICAL
 * ALL COACHES WILL RECEIVE MANDATORY DISTRICT CONCUSSION TRAINING, FIRST AID AND CPR CERTIFICATION
 * WE WILL BE SUBJECT TO MOST CHSAA RULES - www.chsaa.org
 * PLAYERS MUST PAY A DISTRICT ATHLETIC FEE (See Mrs. Salz if you think free/reduced prices apply to your family)
 * THE PSD ATHLETIC DIRECTOR WILL ARRANGE OUR MEET SCHEDULES

We are a "no-cut" sport and we encourage anyone who is interested in the game to give tennis a try!







= **Where can I take lessons and what about 6th grade?** =


 * The 6th grade program is currently run through the city with Lewis Tennis School. Miramont & Highland Meadows Tennis Center also offer excellent programs year round. Please consider learning the game and taking lessons to refine your skills before joining us for 7th & 8th grade tennis.**


 * [|Lewis Tennis School]**
 * [|Miramont Tennis Program]**
 * [|Highland Meadows Tennis Program]**
 * [|The Tennis Project]**
 * [|Fort Collins Country Club Tennis]**
 * [|Work Out West Greeley Tennis]**
 * [|Fort Collins Tennis Association]**


 * Both the Town of Windsor and City of Loveland offer C.A.R.A. tennis programs over the summer-check out their recreation guides.**
 * It is highly recommended that players join a junior team tennis program over the summer. Year round lessons make better players!**


 * Lewis Tennis hosts competitive junior tennis tournaments. You need to be a member of USTA to compete. Check out their website and the one below.**
 * [|Junior USTA Tournaments]**


 * What is the tennis program like at Rocky? **

[|RMHS Athletics]

**Looking for more information about tennis or for information on how compete in local tennis tournaments outside of PSD schools?** **[|United States Tennis Association]** **OFF SEASON/SUMMER-the best way to get ready for an upcoming season is to play as much tennis as possible. Lessons at a local club during the off season are encouraged as is joining a local Junior Team Tennis Program (JTT) in the city.**

2017 Informational Meeting

The "Parent/Student Informational Meeting" will be in Room C13, Webber Middle School immediately following the Webber Back to School night. Parents will meet the coaches, hear about our coaching philosophy and learn how to navigate the season.

**2017 Season Information and Calendars** The fall 2017 Webber Tennis regular season officially begins the first day of school and runs through October 1st. Top players from the season will advance to compete in the City District Tournament in October 2-7. Meets will be held from 3:15 PM until roughly 6 PM every Tuesday and Thursday until October 1st at various locations around the city. Practices will be held from 3:00-4:30 PM everyday for Varsity and from 4:30-6:00PM for JV. Players who also have other after school events like swim team, debate, soccer, dance etc, should make tennis practices and meets a priority during our season. If you have conflicts please talk with Coach Kearns. **Practices are on the courts at Westfield Park directly north of Webber Middle School, behind Johnson Elementary. Players are expected to quickly change after school and head directly to the courts for warm-up and practice. Players should always bring a filled water bottle to practice and meets.**
 * Parents will be needed to "shuttle" kids from Webber to meet locations on meet days as no bus service is provided. Parents should meet each other to arrange for carpools.**

**2017 Uniforms & Attire** Meet Day Uniforms**-Webber players should provide their own rackets and must wear tennis shoes, as no crocs, sandals or flip flops will be permitted on the courts. Players need to wear shorts, girls can wear skirts, but either** MUST HAVE POCKETS **to hold spare balls during serving. Shorts can be red, white or black. Team T-shirts are needed for meets and will be available through the district this year. Spirit packs from [|GoJos] will be available in August only.** Sale Code: WEBTEN17

**2017 Please Read** **The first 2 weeks of practice will involve skill assessment and players will be evaluated and assigned to either a Varsity or JV level spot on the team. We are a No-cut sport! Our tennis "ladder" will be developed and challenge matches may occur during this time or after. The best players will be placed in the top positions and will keep their spot until beaten by a challenger twice or replaced after a coach assigned challenge loss. Doubles partners will be placed together by ability and compatibility, per coaches' discretion. Athletes must have their fee and physical turned in at the Webber Payment Window in order to play-NO EXCEPTIONS!** **We are a team sport and we expect that players will do their best to attend every practice and meet. Players are expected to be on time to practices and arrive 15 minutes early to their meets. Players are expected to stay at meets and "cheer on" their teammates after their matches end. If a player needs to miss a practice or meet, or leave early from a meet, we expect them to let us know in advance so we can plan our practices and meet line ups accordingly. Parents please let us know if your player is absent from school or if they go home from school early due to illness. Every player has an important role on our team and we rely on good communication to keep our program strong.** Important information for parents and players. (Some of the forms below are subject to change as I learn more about our new rules and regulations)

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**Questions?** Head Varsity Coach-**Tricia Kearns (tkearns@psdschools.org) cell 970-310-9095 Webber classroom (Rm C13) 970-488-7838** Assistant Varsity Coach**-****-Brian Petersen (bpeterse@psdschools.org) 970-488-7846** Volunteer Assistant coach**-Cicely Patterson (cicelypatterson5@gmail.com)** Volunteer Assistant Coach- ** Tom Tonoli (tonoli@frii.com) **
 * Please contact us if you have any questions about our program.**
 * JV Coach-TBD**