6/8 WEATHER UPDATE

This afternoon’s thunderstorm has forced cancellation of today’s 6:30 MATCHPLAY.  

Please join us this Saturday at 10am for our OPENING SEASON MIXER.  $20 gets you 3 hours of tennis , drinks , snacks , prizes.   

Advantage FCC

The weather Gods are in our corner this spring! Court prep continues to progress at unprecedented rates.  The weather since March 15 has allowed me and BC to get a lot of work done ahead of schedule.  Maintenance Director Todd has installed protective screening on the main patio.  This will allow members to hang out on the patio while the courts are being watered without getting all wet! 

Here’s some photos from this morning’s prep work:

Court 1 & 2 - These two courts are more popular for member play.  Therefore, I spend extra time checking them for imperfections and removing every piece of dead material I see before the new Har-Tru is applied.  

Court 3 & 4 - I spent a few extra hours this spring clearing the surface of stone is exposed due to natural erosion of the base material. In future years we will need to perform a laser-guided tapering of the courts. Re-setting the grade to the proper slope is important for safer play and more consistent drainage.  

My trusty GOGO. We’ve been through a lot together, but I must admit, it would be nice to have a roof for those hot, sunny days.   

BC has rolled the courts numerous times this spring. He will roll north/south direction a lot because once the nets go up in May we can’t roll in that direction any longer! We must compact the base at just the right firmness before new material and lines are installed in coming weeks.  

Red Sky at Night, Tennis Player’s Delight

Monday evening showed signs of improving weather.  If old sailors are correct, the weather should improve Tuesday.  Here’s some photos I took Monday night.  

The sun just touches the treetops and clubhouse chimney before setting.  

Courts are in great shape.   

Beautiful sunset 

10/15 - FROST WARNING !

Nothing disrupts the safety of a clay court more than frost.  If heavy enough to penetrate the ground, frost will cause a “heaving” action where the nails that hold down the lines will actually lift the lines out of the court, causing obvious safety hazards.   

If you plan on playing outdoors at FCC this week, please inspect your court carefully.   Unfortunately, if this weather pattern continues I will have no choice but to remove the lines for the 2019 season so no one gets injured.   

Unidentified Object

A massive, flaming yellow sphere was seen in the east sky this morning.  Not sure what it could be. Heard it may be around for a couple days.   Advice? Take full advantage.  Not sure how long this May last.   

UPDATE - Monday 9:30 Open Play RAINED OUT

This morning’s Open Play is rained out.  

Courts closed til this afternoon.  

Check back for updates.  

Monday - 6/10

It likely will rain some time between 9-12pm this morning.   I will be at the courts for the 9:30 Open Play, but I can’t make any promises the rain will hold off.  I will post another notice if the rain cancels the event.  

Wednesday 6/5 - Weather Warning

Sunday 6/2 - Courts Open This Morning

Courts 1 and 2 are open this morning.   

Courts 3 and 4 will be playable this afternoon if we receive no more rain this morning.    

Weather Warning for 5/28

Watch for more updates here.  

No Way This is Real

I didn’t think it was possible, but the weather forecast is even colder than Monday’s.

Even so, we will hold the Tuesday 6:30 match play as long as the courts don’t take on any moisture through the day.   Check in here before heading over to the courts in case of cancellation.  

Check for Updates

Check in frequently for weather updates.   The courts can’t take any more rain.  

NO TENNISFIT - May 17

Courts took on too much rain overnight.   

No TennisFit this morning 

Rain, Rain Won’t Go Away

Looks like opening day will be too wet for the 9:30 clinic.   

Let’s hope it’s better for Tuesday’s 6:30pm clinic !!

Tuesday July 31 - DRILL CANCELLED

Tonight's 6:30 co-ed match play drill is cancelled.  

Sunday July 22 - Courts OPEN

The tennis Courts have recovered from the rain and are open today!

Reminder: today is the deadline for those members who are interested in playing the mixed doubles tourney.  Please contact me if you want to play! email: Findlaycctennis@Gmail.com or call (419)788-0142   Matches will begin the first week of August and are scheduled at the convenience of the teams playing.  

Weather Update......Saturday July 21 - COURTS CLOSED this morning

Too much rain falling this morning - classes and lessons at FCC are cancelled for today.  

More rain is scheduled for Sunday as well.   

PLEASE DO NOT USE THE COURTS if your shoes leave imprints (dents) when walking on the court.  Don't hesitate to call if in doubt of court playability.   (419)788-0142

Saturday July 21 - Courts Open

Classes and courts are open Saturday unless we receive more rain.  

Thursday July 5 - Pool Closed This Afternoon

Thursday July 5 - Due to continued threat of lightning and rain, the FCC 

Pool is Closed for remainder of the day.  

Saturday June 23 - Pool Closed

The FCC Pool is closed today until the weather improves.   Check here later for updates.