Welcome to the FHS Girls Tennis page. Here you can get all the latest information specific to this League. Check back frequently to stay current as the season progresses. Use the left hand menu to get specific information such as:

• Match schedule information in table format (Game Schedule).

PRACTICES:

MON & THUR 4:00-5:45

Players are expected to attend both practices.

August 7th - September 7th	The practice venue is in flux. Please check the FHS Girls Tennis WhatsApp group regularly.
September 11th - October 19th	Practices @ Irving Middle School.

 

Please note:

-      An additional 15 minutes have been added on for devotionals, attendance of which forms part of practice and should therefore not be skipped.

-      Any player who misses a practice prior to a scheduled match, or who misses two practices in a row will NOT play in the match scheduled that week.

-      Additional practices and challenge matches may be added, but if they are not already on the schedule, they will not be mandatory.

MATCHES:

·  The schedule is posted on the FHS website at http://www.fhs-aa.org/game-schedules. The first match is September 5th. Currently there are 8 matches between September 5th – October 23rd.

· All players are expected to attend to help support the team, even if not scheduled for a match. Carpools can be arranged.

· Arrival at matches is 30 minutes prior to match time.

· 6 singles and 3 doubles. Exhibition matches for all others, when possible.

· Mode of play: 8 game pro set (1st to 8 by 2 game margin; 8-8 play 12pt tie break)

Please note: Matches/practices/venues/lineups are always subject to change.

ABSENCES/ILLNESS/INJURY:

Communicate in writing about potential conflicts/unexpected absences/illness as far in advance as possible. In addition, if a player is injured (depending on severity), Coach would like her to continue attending practices, as watching/listening is a great way to learn.

COMMUNICATION:

To ensure that communication is clear and accurate, we ask that parents adhere to our coach/parent communication policy. We ask that any conversations involving matters such as playing time, practice/match attendance, line-up, FHS rules, and the like, be discussed with BOTH Coach Claudia AND Coach Collins or Team Manager, Marié Nortjé present.

This policy will help to avoid any miscommunication and to ensure that the matter is addressed and resolved. This includes in-person conversations, text messages, emails, or phone calls.

TEAM UNIFORM:

Uniform tops are owned by FHS and are provided to athletes free of cost. However, uniform tops must be returned at the end of the season. Uniform is completed by a pair of black skorts, provided by the athlete.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: 

Tennis racket and bag   

Black shorts/skirts/skorts with pockets 

Actual tennis shoes (will show you the type of tread required) 

Water bottle (jug preferred, holds more)  

Snacks

Gently used tennis balls (1 can)

Small notebook/pencil          

Mini first aid kit

PLAYER RESPONSIBILITY:

You are expected to take positive ownership and responsibility for the things you can control and be a supportive teammate, modeling Christ whether we are winning or losing and whether you are playing or not.