-CHANGE --SIGNAL MTN 4:00 (not 3:30)

-I sent picture forms home Wednesday so ask you child if you didn't receive it.  Bring your racket for you picture.  

-OPTIONAL  The Hixson Middle coach is hosting an Open Court play/practice at Hixson Rec Center (old Hixson Middle) on Saturday, 8/31 from 9-12.  Just show up to play.  His wife is the coach at Hixson High and both of his kids went to state level competition in tennis and will probably be available to give you tennis tips.

-OPTIONAL TENNIS CLINIC  Titto, a pro from Manker Patten Tennis Club, has offered a group clinic for Loftis players on Saturday, 9/7 from 4:00-6:00 at MV Rec for $10 each as long as we have at least 12 players sign up.  If you are interested, let me know ASAP to reserve your spot.  Payment must go directly to Titto.

-Thursday, 9/12 all FALL 8th GRADE athletes will be recognized between the JV and Varsity Football games.  Watch for the form to participate.

Have a great weekend and go play tennis!!!  Let's get Signal!!!!

Remember to arrive for the match 15 minutes before the match starts to take practice serves and warm up with a teammate.  Tuesday's match is at Ooltewah High School.  Even though both Hunter and Hixson have full teams, not everyone will get to play both matches.  If someone cannot attend either of the matches, please email me immediately so I can complete the match rosters.

Changes to calendar:- No practice or pictures on Sept 4   1/2 day of school
                                  - Picture Day - Monday, Sept 9  Pictures at school when the bell rings, then                                             practice until 4:00

On match day, students may wear their team shirts tucked in with dress code pants.  Girls must wear a shirt under their team shirt so shoulders are covered.  If an athlete doesn't have the uniform shirt yet, he or she may wear a Loftis t-shirt tucked with dress code pants.

This week we play SDMS (3:30) and RB (3:15) at MV and all girls will play both days.  SDMS only has 1 boy so only 1 boy will play an official match Tuesday.  RB doesn't have any boys on the team.  However, I want all boys to attend and they will play full set matches against each other.  Be there 15 minutes before the match begins and practice serves.

LOFTIS MIDDLE SCHOOL TENNIS 2019-2020

Be at the match 15 minutes before the match is scheduled to begin and begin warming up.

M	T	W	T	F
		August 7 First Day of School PRACTICE  2:45-4:00	8 PRACTICE  2:45-4:00	9
12 PRACTICE  2:45-4:00	13 PRACTICE  2:45-4:00	14  PRACTICE  2:45-4:00	15 PRACTICE  2:45-4:00	16
19 PRACTICE  2:45-4:00	20 Soddy Daisy 3:30 @Middle Valley Rec	21 PRACTICE  2:45-4:00	22 Red Bank 3:15 @MV	23
26 No Practice LOFTIS OPEN HOUSE	27 Hunter 3:30 @Ooltewah	28 PRACTICE  2:45-4:00	29 Hixson 3:15 @MV	30
September 2 LABOR DAY NO SCHOOL	3 Signal Mtn. 3:30 @MV	4 ½ DAY NO PRACTICE	5 CSAS 4:30 @Warner Park	6
9 TEAM PICTURES AFTER SCHOOL THEN PRACTICE  UNTIL 4:00	10 Soddy Daisy 3:30 @Middle Valley Rec	11 PRACTICE  2:45-4:00	12 East Hamilton 3:30 @MV	13
16 TOURNAMENT TEAM PRACTICE  2:45-4:00	17 TOURNAMENT TEAM PRACTICE  2:45-4:00	18 TOURNAMENT TEAM PRACTICE W/EAST HAM & HUNTER @STANDIFER GAP  3:15-5:15	19 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT @CHAMPIONS CLUB 8th Grade Recognition at football game	20 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT @CHAMPIONS CLUB
23	24	25 Tennis Team Party		October 4th Fall Sports Program

WEST DIVISION: Hixson/Loftis/Red Bank/Signal Mt/ Soddy Daisy/CSAS                                                                                                                   EAST DIVISION: Brown/CSLA/East Hamilton/East Ridge/Hunter/Ooltewah

LOFTIS MIDDLE SCHOOL

TENNIS TRYOUTS

WED 8/7 AND THURS 8/8
2:45-4:00
Middle Valley Rec Center Tennis Courts 

For tryouts, remember:

o   Sports Medical (dated after 4/30/19), Insurance and Consent form, Cardiac form and Concussion form-You must have them to step on the courts.

                   https://lms.hcde.org/athletics/sports_forms

o   7^th & 8^th Graders need a copy of 4 Quarter report card-You must have passed at least 5 of your 6 classes.

o   Cooler jug of water, tennis racket, Positive AttitudeJ

Please bring medical and tennis forms to school Monday or Tuesday and leave them in the office for me.  This will allow us to play tennis on day 1 rather than dealing with paper work.

Be sure to hit the courts and play as often as you can. A few of the courts at Middle Valley should be playable. If not, Lakesite and Chester Frost have courts. Players are welcome to store their tennis rackets and bags in my room (Room 103-next to the clinic) .  Students may change clothes in the main hall restrooms.  Email me with any questions or concerns at holland_lorrie@hcde.org

                        Loftis Middle School Tennis Fall 2019  

Try-outs will be Monday, July 29th and Tuesday, July 30th

9:00AM-10:30AM at Middle Valley Tennis Courts

Check www.lmstennis.blogspot.com for updates!

I will update the site with possible tennis opportunities and clinics.  Clinics are NOT required.

Coach:  Lorrie Holland         Email: Holland_Lorrie@hcde.org 

During the summer, go to the courts and play as much tennis as you can.  Practice getting your overhead serve in the cross court service box. 

Wow!  What a wonderful season!  Thank you to parents and players for being so fabulous and such a pleasure to know.
For the upcoming week...

Mon., 9/17
Picture Day- Everyone brings their uniform and gets the team picture made for the yearbook.  Players may bring their rackets for the picture too.  Purchasing pictures is optional, but getting the team picture made is a must.😊  As soon as the bell rings, players change in to the team uniform and get to the gym ASAP.  The first people ready usually get their pictures made first.  I hope pictures will be finished by 2:45ish.
Tournament Team including alternates will have practice at the courts after pictures. Parents, could you work out carpooling so not every parent has to pick up and take to the courts. We have a total of 15 kids needing a ride from school to the courts.  Reply all if you can help and how many you can transport.  If it is raining, the Tournament Team will meet in my room until 3:15.

Tues., 9/18
Tournament Team practice 2:45-4:00

Wed., 9/19
Tournament Team practice 2:45-4:00

Thurs., 9/20
District Tournament 12:30 Champions Club

Fri., 9/21
District Tournament 12:30 Champions Club
Semi Finals and Finals

Tues., 9/25--Tennis Ice Cream Party at Loftis 2:15

Friday., 10/5-- Fall Sports Program 1:00 Parents invited.