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December 24, 2020

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

December 12, 2017

A New Reason to Play Tennis This Winter!


My new winter home!





I've been hired as the new Director of Tennis at the Findlay YMCA East Branch!  I'm looking very forward to serving the members of the Findlay YMCA, Findlay and surrounding communities.
 Starting Monday, December 18th, I will begin what promises to be an exciting time for the YMCA Community in Findlay as well as all tennis fans!
I welcome you to come out and visit me at the East Branch, where I will immediately begin leading all instructional activities, as well as adding a few fun new events to the schedule.  I welcome your thoughts and ideas to help me make your tennis experience at the Y East Branch as enjoyable as possible.  Pleae email me at bobstennis@gmail.com with your feedback.
I am available for private lessons by contacting me at (419) 788 - 0142.  I would also love to play in any of your games where you need an extra player.

Happy Holidays to all my beloved FCC Members!

Bob Cook