Did you play today?

[ashkor87]

I used to play in the Volvo league in the DC area.. it was fun, got to meet people, play at different venues..we do have senior tournaments here but I have stopped playing .. you end up having to play at noon in the sun, no way I can handle that!

[ponchi101]

So, after getting trounced for years at a 3.5 rating - the algorithm FINALLY dropped me to a 3.0. (Literally was winning maybe one or two matches per year)

Because this happens effective December 1, I was able to immediately start playing at that level.

I signed up for Sectionals (in this case the Midwest). Winner gets entry to Nationals.

Managed to win my flight, but ran out of gas in the quarters (after blowing 8 set points in the first set). I didn't get the automatic bid - but did manage to get a fair amount of points.

The second bid for the Midwest goes to "the highest ranked player who signs up that didn't win sectionals." I "watched" the list and saw I was in good position. So...pulled the trigger three hours before the registration deadline...and I got accepted. Guess I am going to Florida.

The event is held at the USTA campus near Orlando - and is crazy cheap to enter.

I have no designs on winning - but hope to acquit myself decently and have fun while doing lots of exploring.

I don't know if you meant this as a metaphor for tennis, or actual exploration of the area.
Whatever it is, I wish you success.

[Fastbackss]

Haha - good point Ponchi

Thank you to both you and ashkor

[meganfernandez]

So, after getting trounced for years at a 3.5 rating - the algorithm FINALLY dropped me to a 3.0. (Literally was winning maybe one or two matches per year)

Because this happens effective December 1, I was able to immediately start playing at that level.

I signed up for Sectionals (in this case the Midwest). Winner gets entry to Nationals.

Managed to win my flight, but ran out of gas in the quarters (after blowing 8 set points in the first set). I didn't get the automatic bid - but did manage to get a fair amount of points.

The second bid for the Midwest goes to "the highest ranked player who signs up that didn't win sectionals." I "watched" the list and saw I was in good position. So...pulled the trigger three hours before the registration deadline...and I got accepted. Guess I am going to Florida.

The event is held at the USTA campus near Orlando - and is crazy cheap to enter.

I have no designs on winning - but hope to acquit myself decently and have fun while doing lots of exploring.

Congratulations! This is incredible. You'll love the national campus at Lake Nona. When are you going?

[Fastbackss]

First weekend in April. I should be training or something

[skatingfan]