Fall is coming quickly and the BTA Fall Doubles League will start soon.  The league will start Thursday at 6pm, September 7 and will play each Thursday evening for 6 weeks. 

If you have an interest in playing in the league, let me know.  Also let me know if you want to play on the regular roster or if you prefer to be a substitute for when one of the regular players are not available. 

If you have any questions about the league, how play will be conducted, format or whatever, let me know and I will answer as best I can.

Jon Morgan
jon.morgan56@yahoo.com

Spring is here and it's about time for the BTA Spring Doubles League.  The league will play at 6:00 Thursday evenings starting April 20 and ending before Memorial Day (weather permitting). 

BTA membership is required ($15 individual, $20 family) and an $8 league fee that includes balls for each of the evenings.  We will follow the same format as previously.

 We also need several players to be substitutes for when a regular league player is not available.
If you are interested to play as a regular player or as a sub reply to this email (do not reply all) or contact me directly.

In case you're wondering, the city has decided to build Pickleball courts at Sooner Park and will not be impeding on the Johnstone tennis courts.  If you get an opportunity, let the Parks department know you appreciate their decision.

Jon

The league will start Thursday September 8 and play each Thursday evening for 6 weeks.  If you are interested in playing in the doubles league reply to this email.  I will need those who want to be regular players through the league and those who want to be a sub if you can't play very many of the Thursday evenings.

Jon Morgan
jon.morgan56@yahoo.com
918-330-2909

The BTA will hold it's annual meeting at 8:15 on Saturday morning May 21st followed by a tennis mixer.

Tim Huff will become the new BTA president.  Jon Morgan has agreed to continue on as our League Coordinator and Christy Hall will carry on as Secretary-Treasurer. Charles Moll helps us with a Facebook page and Keith Naylor manages our website.

If you want to bring some fruit or finger food to get us started, please do that between 8 and 8:15. If you just want to come out and visit and/or play some tennis, we should get that started about 9:00. W

We will have this big event under the shelter by the courts behind the YMCA. We look forward to seeing you all.

Thanks,

BTA President
Jim D. Swezey

Play will be at 6:00 pm at the city courts behind the YMCA.

We will start Thursday September 10 at the Johnstone tennis courts at 6pm.

Play will be for 6 weeks on Thursday evenings.  The format will be the same as in the past.  Cost will be $8.00 per player for the league plus BTA membership if you haven't payed for the year ($15.00 for single, $20.00 for family).  Balls will be provided. 

Reply to me (jon.morgan56@yahoo.com) if you want to be on the roster as a regular or if you would like to be a substitute.

All current officers were nominated to stay on.
There will be 2 mixers and a spring and fall doubles league held in 2020.

Jim Sweezy, President, informed the board of talks with the city of the possibilities for enclosing two of the four courts behind the YMCA. Some of us that also play pickleball had talked to the city about a building for that use and it eventually turned to a combined building for tennis and pickleball. During workshops for the funding of projects, the city council cut back the proposed funding to include only covering 2 courts instead of 4. There have been discussions with having the YMCA do the scheduling of that facility with input from the tennis and pickleball players. The funding for this and several other projects (parks, streets, vehicles, etc.) will be through bonds and continuation of sales tax. The vote of the citizens will be held in April.

We'll have our first tennis event this coming Saturday. It'll be a mixer where we have tennis players for you to challenge and get back in the swing for the tennis season.

We'll have drinks, snacks and an opportunity to meet up with BTA members and potential members. This would also be great time to update your membership or join if you have not done so already. If you know anyone interested in any of the above, feel free to invite them to the event. We look forward to seeing you there.

Saturday April 13th 9AM - 12PM
Johnstone Courts (behind YMCA)
101 NE Osage Ave
Bartlesville, OK 74003

Spring is here, the weather is getting nice, and it is now time to get out on the tennis courts!  The BTA Spring Doubles League will begin play on Thursday April 18 and will continue on Thursdays for 6 weeks. 

All play will begin at 6:00 PM at the Johnstone courts (behind the YMCA building).  Cost for the league will remain at $8.00 (plus BTA membership) and will cover all balls for league play.  If you want to be part of the doubles league reply to this email and let me know if you want to be on the regular season roster or on the substitute list. 

Please include the contact information that you prefer.  Include email (if different than the one you reply from) and phone number for receiving texts or calls.

Jon L. Morgan
jon.morgan56@yahoo.com
(918) 724-6883

There will be discussion about general BTA business, upcoming events, the spring doubles league and the election of board members.  The north room will be set up for us by 6 p.m., so come and order your food, pay your dues and visit for a while before we have our business meeting. Dues cost $15 for single and $20 for a family. Your dinner cost will be determined by what you order!