Magnificent Maggie

Findlay’s Maggie Fett, who already brought home a singles title earlier this year in Indianapolis, just won her second title of 2021 in Orlando, Florida. 

Congratulations to Maggie ! 

FCC Tournament Deadline

The 2021 FCC Doubles Championships begin soon !!

Format: Men’s and Ladies Doubles offered in the following combo Divisions: 6.0-under, 6.5, 7.5, 8.5. 

We have a few open spots remaining in each division.

All matches are scheduled by the players, so you have no reason not to participate in your club’s annual championship!! 

The entry fee is only $6 per team ! 

Please support your FCC tennis program !! 

Registration Deadline: July 11th

To register contact Bob or Carissa.  

Winter Tennis Championships!

2021 YMCA Winter Doubles Classic

The official championships of the Findlay YMCA Tennis Center

Date:                    January 11 – February 21, 2021

Eligibility:           Must be at least 18 and a member of the Findlay YMCA through February 28, 2021.

Divisions:            Ladies Combo* 6.0-under, 6.5-7.0, 7.5-8.0

Men’s Combo* 6.0-under, 6.5-7.0, 7.5-8.0

(*Combo = combined rating of both teammates. ie: 3.5 + 3.0 = 6.5 team, eligible to play either 6.5 or 7.5 division. Not eligible for 6.0 division)

We will assign a player rating for those who don’t have one.  Contact Bob Cook.

Size Limit:          Draw limited to 8 teams for each division.  Limit of two divisions per player/team.

Format:               Single elimination.  Once your opponent is set, you will be required to be complete the match in 14 days.  This keeps the tournament on schedule.   

Teams will play a 10-game Pro-Set with regular scoring.  Winning team must have a two-game margin of victory   (11-9, 10-8, etc)

Match Tie-Break will be played if both teams reach 10 games-all.  (Match Tie-Break = first team to win 10 points with a two-point margin of victory).  Assistance will be available for proper Tie-Break play.

Awards:               Winning Team of each division will have their names permanently engraved on the Championship Plaque, to be displayed for all to see at the East Branch Tennis Center!

Donation:           Suggested $10 minimum donation per player, payable to The Findlay YMCA at time of registration.  Your donation will help support the Findlay YMCA Tennis Program!

Each team needs to bring a can of new, USTA or ITF APPROVED tennis balls to their first match.  The winning team takes the un-opened can for their next match.  Losing team keeps the used can of balls. 

Need a partner?  Contact Bob Cook or Carissa Russell

2 For Tuesday

6.5 Champs Ostrander & Little 

6.0 Champs Walton & Allen 

Tuesday evening at the FCC Tennis Complex proved unique!  It was the first time two finals were played back to back on the same day. The 5:30pm match featured the top-seeded team of Chris Ostrander & Maria Little against the husband/wife team of Scott and Kelly Atkins.  In the second match of the evening, another husband/wife duo, John and Erica Kelley, went to battle against Rod Walton and Susan Allen. 

Both matches were very entertaining, with each being decided in straight sets. 

• C Ostrander/M Little def Scott/Kelly Atkins 6-3,6-2
• R Walton/S Allen def John/Erica Kelley 6-1,6-2

This year’s edition of the FCC Tennis Championships is now concluded.  Thanks to all the FCC members who participated and supported the tournament. Without all of you, none of this would be possible.  

A special thanks to all those to helped the tournament run so smooth:

• Tournament referee, Bob “BC” Cook
• Carissa Russell, Assistant tourney Director 
• William Cook, ballboy 
• Luke Williams, ballboy 
• Owen Vick, ballboy

See you all next year........

First Time’s a Charm

In a match that provided numerous shifts in momentum, Bryan Little and Ries Hohman fought off a ferocious effort from Chuck Stumpp and Kendra Spears to win their first FCC Mixed Doubles title.  

After trailing 0-4 and 1-5 in the opening set, the eventual champions scratched and clawed their way back to 5-all before holding to take a 6-5 lead in the set.  Finally, after nearly one hour, they were able to break serve again and grab the opening set 7-5.  

As the second set began, Stumpp and Spears came out strong, looking more focused. After breaking serve to go up 3-1 they never looked back, taking the set 6-2. 

With each team splitting the first two sets, the title would be decided by a Match Tie-Break -  the first  team to win 10 points. After an even start that found each team tied at 2, Little and Hohman shifted gears, looking more determined than ever, pulling ahead and winning the tie-break 10-4 to take home the title. 

Each team showed great sportsmanship throughout the tense match.  Thank you to all the participants and spectators who attended this year’s 8.0 Championship.  

Time of match: 1hr31min

Attendance: 41

Ballboys: William Cook, Owen Vick

Chair Umpire: Bob Cook

Photos: BC, Carissa Russell

Next championship matches:

6.5 division- Tuesday 8/25 5:30pm

C Ostrander / M Little vs S Atkins / K Atkins

6.0 division - Tuesday 8/25 6:30pm

J Kelley / E Kelley vs R Walton / S Allen

This Week at FCC Tennis

This week’s FCC Championship matches at the tennis courts:

Tuesday 6pm - G Luginbill / B Lane vs S Allen / R Walton (6.0 Semifinal match)

Wednesday 6:30pm - S&K Atkins vs K&L MacDonald (6.5 Semifinal match)

Sunday 6pm - K Spears / C Stumpp vs R Hohman / B Little (8.0 Championship match). 

Other tennis news:

Weekly events will continue thru Labor Day weekend.  Courts will remain open thru October! 

Thursday Night Double Feature !

Network executives have added a second thriller to Thursday night’s line-up....

COURT 3 - 6pm

Ken / Kendra Wurm 

vs

John / Erica Kelley

COURT 1 - 6pm

Chuck Stumpp / Kendra Spears

vs

JD Dale / Maria Little

Visit our pool snack bar or bring your favorite drinks.  Plenty of seating available!

Thursday evening forecast....

Movie of the Week

In Hollywood they used to call it “Movie of the Week”.  This week at FCC we have an instant thriller for ya.....

Chuck Stumpp / Kendra Spears 

Vs

JD Dale / Maria Little

Thursday August 6 at 6pm. 

Bring your popcorn and your favorite beverage. This one is sure tot please!

 

7/30 - Tonight’s Matches at FCC.

5pm - Hardy’s vs Wurm’s

6:30pm - MacDonald’s vs Jones/Buis

Grab your favorite drink, come by the courts and enjoy an evening of tennis at FCC !

Another Match Ready to Go !!

The second 8.0 semifinal is ready to go!!

Sarah Hughes and Scott Atkins will take on the team of Ries Hohman and Bryan Little.  

The match will take place Monday August 3rd at 5pm.  Please come out and watch this titanic struggle !!

First Match is Set-up

The first match of the tournament has been set up.  In an 8.0 semi-final that promises to be an “Instant Classic”, JD Dale and Maria Little will  take on FCC Club President Chuck Stumpp and his partner Kendra Spears.  Match will be played Thursday August 6th at 6pm sharp.  This match, and all matches will be umpired by Bob Cook.  

Bring your friends and come over for

Some great tennis.  Check this blog often for updates of more scheduled matches.  

8.0 Tournament Draw

6.5 Tournament Draw

6.0 Tournament Draw

Tournament Guidelines

Draws Posted

The draws for each division of the Mixed Doubles Tourney are posted at the Info Board.   

I will send a group text to the competitors in each match. 

Through that text thread the match date and time will be arranged according to the reasonable availability of each team.  

It is expected that each match be completed within 2 weeks of the first contact I make with the teams.  

Final Countdown

Support the FCC Tennis Program 

Participate in this summer’s Mixed Doubles Championship

10 days remaining to register......

Need a partner ? We will find one for you.  

Contact Bob at (419)788-0142 today !!

And Then There Were Three

This Morning was the final day of matches played over the span of 3 weeks, determining the final winners of the 2019 FCC Tennis Championships.   

The mother/daughter tandem of Carri and Kendra Wurm prevailed in what was undoubtedly the most athletic, entertaining match of the entire event.  The Wurm’s were winners 6-1, 6-4 over the talented team of Gail Steffen and Gina Luginbill, capturing the Ladies 6.5 Division.  

Thanks to all the members and spectators who supported our small but proud annual tennis championship.  It is much appreciated.   Next year shifts back to mixed doubles, so start practicing!   

2 Down, 1 To Go

Thursday night sunshine and a large crowd provided the backdrop for the 7.0 Men’s Doubles Final.  After a slow start, the team of Chris Ostrander and JD Dale prevailed 6-3,6-1.  Kevin and Max MacDonald put up a good fight and had an early 2-0 lead in the first set but couldn’t hang on.  

The eventual champs gained momentum from the frost set win and played their best tennis of the evening as they rolled to a second set 6-1 win.   

The final match of this year’s FCC Championships will be played Friday morning 9am. Carri and Kendra Wurm play Gail Steffen and Gina Luginbill to decide the title for the 6.5 Ladies doubles division.  

First of Three

This morning in front of an enthusiastic audience (Dianne, that means you), defending champions Jane Heck and Susie Spragg pulled out a hard-fought battle against Jane Bohnlein and Pam Hardy.  The score read 6-1, 6-4, but the match “felt” close than that.  At times the wind was a significant factor, but the quality of tennis was outstanding. All four contestants produced amazing shot-making under tremendous pressure.  

With two more finals to go, this will be a great week at the FCC Courts.   Here’s the schedule of remaining matches: 

• Thursday 6:30pm - Men’s 7.0 Final.  
• Friday 9am - Ladies 6.5 Final.