The following is an outline of the Men's Program for 2010. Keep an eye on the website for updates, and let's all get more involved in our tennis programs.
Please note that this summer we ask men who attend the following events:
B, C-1, C-2 & D team drills
Saturday morning drill
Monday in-house league
to phone 24 hours beforehand, so that we can ensure that the drills are properly staffed. However, there is no penalty if you forget to do so.
GET THE RUST OUT
Get a head start on the tennis season by attending Get the Rust Out. A one hour drill along with one hour of round robin play. There will be food, drink and a social hour.
Get the Rust Out B and D & ETeams will take place at LFC weather permitting on Saturday, April 10, 2010 for B team: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. and D & E teams: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Hit with the pros and play tennis. Beer as well.
To reserve a spot contact Mike Carrico, 847-482-1576.
Get the Rust Out D & E Team, welcomes E teamers along with new members and anyone who wants to "get back into it" will take place at the Racquet club on Saturday, March 20,2010 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Hit with the pros and play tennis. Beer and sandwiches as well.
To reserve a spot contact Mike Carrico, 847-482-1576. Cost: $25.00/person
MEN'S COMPETITIVE TEAMS
The Lake Forest Club currently has B, C-1, C-2 & D competitive men's teams. The men's teams are always welcoming new teammates. If you are interested in playing on one of the teams please contact Mike Carrico at 847-482-1576.
Men's matches will start the weekend of May 21 and end on the weekend of July 24.
The B team has matches on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. Team drills are held on Saturdays at 1:00 - 2:30 p.m., starting on April 26 and running through September.
The C-1, C-2 & D teams have matches on Friday evenings at 6:00 p.m. Team drills are held on Wednesdays from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., starting on April 21 and running through September.
The drills for the B, C-1,
C-2 & D teams will be run by senior pros with junior pro assistants.
In 2010, the Lake Forest Club will use new arrangements for signing up for, and paying for, the men's drills listed above. We call them "Session Billing Arrangements". Please note that these new arrangements will not apply to the Mixed Doubles Drills.
For example:
The Men's Saturday Drills will be divided into four 6 week sessions. A member who wishes to take part in, e.g. the April 25 - May 30 session should inform the Pro Shop a week before the first drill, and will be charged $175 ($35/week with one free).
If you know that, you cannot attend one of the drills in a six week session, you may negotiate a different arrangment with Mike Carrico before the session begins. "No shows" will be charged the full $35, unless the weather prevents play then it will be added on to the next session. There are no make-ups.
MEN'S SATURDAY DRILLS
A men's drill for all levels will be held on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., starting April 24 and running through September.
A senior pro will run the men's drill.
The fee for drills is $35.00 per time attended. Please phone the Pro Shop at least 24 hours before the drill, if you wish to attend.
MEN'S OPEN PLAY ON SATURDAY
Men will have open play on Saturday mornings from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., starting May 1 and running through September.
A senior pro will be on hand to organize the play and to play in.
$5.00 Fee
No reservations needed, just come out and play.
MEN'S IN-HOUSE LEAGUE
The Men's In-House league is a structured program providing doubles matches for all levels every Monday night from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., starting May 3 and running through September. Please phone the Pro Shop at least 24 hours beforehand the drill, if you wish to attend.
The program will be run by a senior pro.
The fee is $5.00 per week. If you any questions, contact Mike Carrico, 847-482-1576.
MEN'S SINGLES LEAGUE/CLUB SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP
If you are interested in playing one singles match a week, join our singles league. We will organize the round robin schedule.
The results will not be publicized but will be kept by the Pro Shop.
Matches start the week of May 17.
No fee and members provide their own balls.
Men's Single Finals will be held on Friday, July 16, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
MIXED DOUBLES DRILL
A fast paced drill and play atmosphere designed for both men and women will be offered on Tuesdays from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., starting May 18 and running through September.
The program will be run by a senior pro.
The fee is $40.00 per person per time attended. Please phone the Pro Shop at least 24 hours before the drill, if you wish to attend.
If you have any questions, contact Mike Carrico, 847-482-1576.
TENNIS CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
Men's Tennis Club Championships will have two flights: A & B.
1st Rounds:
Flight A: Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
Flight B: Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
Finals
Flight A: Friday July 23,2010 at 7:30 p.m.
Flight B: Saturday, July 24,2010 at 4:00 p.m.
Men's Tennis Annual Calcutta 2010
The Lake Forest Club announces the Annual Men's Tennis Calcutta on Thursday, August 26 & Saturday, August 28, 2010.
The teams will be announced on Friday, August 20, 2010. Each team will consist of an A, B, C and a D player.
The bidding party will be held in te clubhouse on Thursday, August 26 with the bidding to start at 7:30 p.m. Any member may bid to "own" a team. Chit bar and buffet dinner will be available.
The tournament begins on Saturday, August 28, 2010 with first matches scheduled for 9:00 a.m. The format will feature sets of 7 game, no-ad doubles tennis. A break for lunch will be followed by the tournament championship finals. Later Saturday evening, awards will be presentd and held on the bathhouse deck. Each player will receive a shirt in the team color. The cost of the shirt, breakfast, lunch and Gatorade will be covered by the team bids. Limit 32 players.
The number of players in the field is limited, so please respond as soon as possible if you want to play! We are looking forward to a fantastic event.
Prize money:, First Place - 50% Second Place - 30% Third Place - 20% Fourth Place - zero Any questions? Contact John Atergott at
Want to particpate? Sign up board is in the clubhouse dining room or call Chris Wolters, 847-234-5316 x2.
LOOKING FOR A GAME?
If you would like to find an opponent of similar standard to yourself, please speak to the Pro Shop.
Mens Tennis 
