Lady Leopards’ Tennis at East High

East High has a long tradition of excellence with its tennis program. Last year six out of seven Varsity players made it to the State tournament. As much as we like winning, the Lady Leopards focus as much on team spirit and enjoying the game. Tennis is a lifelong sport and we invite seasoned players and beginners to join us!

If you would like to get involved, please read the following information and add your name to our e-mail list by e-mailing Coach Dovale. A tennis meeting will be held during May 2016 in anticipation of the season. Remember to check the school website Girls’ Tennis page for updated tryout and program information.

If you have further questions, please contact

Girls’ Tennis Head Coach Shandré Dovale:

For information regarding our Developmental Team for beginners and developing players, please contact

Girls’ Tennis Assistant Coach Jenny Whittle:

2016 TRYOUTS

·  Tryouts will be held the SECOND week of August 2016. PLEASE NOTE TRY-OUT DATE CHANGE FROM FIRST TO SECOND WEEK OF AUGUST! THERE WILL BE NO MAKE-UP DATES AND ANYONE WHO WISHES TO BE ON THE TEAM SHOULD SCHEDULE ACCORDINGLY.

·  Tryouts for all INCOMING / NEW PLAYERS will be held from 8:30 am to 11:30 am on Monday 8 August and Tuesday 9 August. Former Developmental Team players should also attend these tryouts.

·  Players who make the next round must be prepared to attend further tryouts on Wednesday 10 August and Thursday 11 August and possibly Friday 12 August.

·  Players must arrive on time in order to be eligible.

·  BEGINNER / FIRST-TIME PLAYERS WHO WANT TO BE PART OF THE DEVELOPMENTAL TEAM AND LEARN HOW TO PLAY TENNIS DO NOT HAVE TO COME TO TRYOUTS! You are invited to simply attend the first day of developmental tennis. However, you MUST sign up on registermyathlete.com, complete a physical, and pay tennis fees by 26 August 2016 to participate (see Eligibility Rules below)

·  Tryouts for former Varsity / JV players and selected incoming players will be from 8:30 am to 11:30 am on Wednesday 10 August and Thursday 11 August and possibly Friday 12 August.

·  Players must bring their own water jugs and equipment to tryouts. Make sure that you wear non-marking athletic / tennis shoes and appropriate tennis wear. Don’t forget a hat/sunglasses/sunscreen. Balls will be provided.

·  Tryouts are CLOSED – meaning that parents and spectators may not attend.

·  Player selection will be based on form, attitude, sportsmanship, team spirit and previous participation, year in school, wins, as well as coaches’ observations.

·  Players must have a ride home or be able to get home promptly at 11:30 am as the coaches will not wait for players to be picked up.

ELIGIBILITY RULES

IN ORDER TO QUALIFY AND BE ELIGIBLE FOR TRYOUTS PLAYERS MUST:

1.  Have signed up on registermyathlete.com

2.  Bring signed disclosure form the FIRST DAY of tryouts. (Available on website)

3.  Be on time!

4.  These eligibility rules apply to all incoming and existing players and NOBODY will be allowed to play or try out for the team unless all three requirements have been met. Please avoid being disqualified by making sure that you comply.

THE GIRLS’ TENNIS TEAM SHOULD BE FINALIZED BY THE SECOND WEEK OF AUGUST 2016.

•  18 – 20 Players will be selected, 7 for JV, 7 for Varsity and 4 – 6 alternates

•  Alternate players are expected to attend every practice and match and will replace any player who cannot participate. Most alternates have the opportunity to play in at least some of the matches but there is no guarantee.

•  East High School has a “no cut” policy, meaning that all players not selected for JV or Varsity will automatically be included in our Developmental Team. The Developmental Team is for beginning and developing players and will meet separately. Details TBA

•  All selected team players must be available for possible travel for team tournament/s during August and/or September. This may involve traveling with the team and overnight stays. Details and dates TBA.

•  Region 5 Matches begin 1 September and the season culminates on 8 October 2016.

•  In order to participate, all players (JV, Varsity & Developmental) must have paid all fees due and completed a physical with forms turned in to your coach by 15 August 2016.

FEES: $50 participation fee, $80 to $100 additional for Uniform and Equipment charges

(exact cost will be known by mid August). All fees must be paid by 26 August before you can play.

In addition there will be tournament / travel costs of approximately $250 per player (exact amount to be confirmed.)