Thursday, May 30, 2013

5k Run on June 15th at 8:30 am


The Club for Boys 5k Run
June 15th at 8:30 am


Cost is $17 before June 7th and $20 after.  If you register prior to race day, you will get a T-Shirt!

Start getting in shape now for tennis!  It is only 3 miles!  You can run or walk it...Join a friend!

Register Today!  Here is the website for online registration!

https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?llr=jqqf57cab&oeidk=a07e7f28hmd5b7b1a0e

See you there!!

Don't forget to sign up for Parkview Tennis Lessons!  Remember, You can even sign up with me on Monday, June 3rd!

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Summer Tennis at Parkview

 

Summer Tennis at Parkview


There are quite a few Tennis Sessions to choose from at Parkview Courts this summer!

For any Central Tennis Player:  Pay for one session at Parkview and get a session paid for through scholarship funds from the Black Hills Tennis Association!

Go to the website listed below for more information. 

http://www.rcgov.org/pdfs/Parks-and-Recreation/Program%20Guide/Tennis%20Pages.pdf

For any of the sessions listed on the page, you can register and pay online or you can sign up with me at Parkview Courts!

The sessions start Monday, June 3rd!  Hope to see you there!

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Summer Tennis

Here is a listing of Tennis Tournaments, Camps and lessons.  Click on the links to view.

http://tennislink.usta.com/Tournaments/Schedule/SearchResults.aspx?Action=2&Year=2013&Zip=57702&Sanctioned=0&AgeGroup=%20&QuickSearch=6

http://www.usta.com/Improve-Your-Game/?intloc=headernav

http://www.thetenniscenter.com/2013%20%20TCBH%20Jr%20Summer%20Excellence%20%20DevelopmentTennis%20Program%20&%20Little%20Tennis%20Program%20PDF.pdf

http://www.rcgov.org/pdfs/Parks-and-Recreation/Program%20Guide/Tennis%20Pages.pdf

Check this site regularly for more information!


Rapid City Central take 8th Place at State Tournament

The 2013 Rapid City Central Boys Tennis Team took 8th Place this last weekend ousting Sioux Falls Roosevelt and Sioux Falls Washington.

The team worked hard this year and it paid off!

We have two finishers to announce:
This photo is taken from the Rapid City Journal.  To see more information, click on the link below.

Nathanial Cherry for taking 3rd place this year!  Congratulations and according to a couple of Yankton Tennis Players "He's an awesome tennis player!".  Thanks Nate!  To read the complete story click on this link: http://rapidcityjournal.com/sports/state-tennis-top-seeds-have-no-problems-on-first-day/article_7201f7d6-3a05-5d5b-a2b4-99cd228c253d.html

John Robidoux on the far left accepting his award for Consolation Champ at Flight #3.

John Robidoux --- Consolation Champ at Flight #3!  Wicked Awesome John!

I would like to take this time to say "THANK YOU!" to all of the players for making this year a Wonderful Season and Experience!


I would also like to thank the parents for making this year a success too!  Without your support and contributions to the team, our year would not have been as successful!  THANK YOU!







Rapid City Central Boys Tennis Awards Night Ice Cream Social

 

Ice Cream Social Awards Night for

Rapid City Central Tennis Team

Tuesday, May 21st

5:00

Central High School Cafeteria

Please RSVP to Coach Steinley by Tuesday!

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

South Dakota State Boys Tennis Tournament

South Dakota State Boys Tennis Tournament

Sioux Falls, SD
May 16th - 18th, 2013

Rapid City Central Boys Tennis Team will depart from Rapid City Central High School at 8:30 am on Wednesday, May 15th.

I would like to wish The Team GOOD LUCK!  I am excited for the tournament.  I think after the last couple of days, they will do well!

I have to say "THANK YOU"! to Tom Tolman and Gavin Fenske - our guest "Coaches" for Monday and Tuesday!  The Team loved it and are very excited to keep playing!  So....again.. Thanks!!

Back to the State Tournament.....

We will begin first round play at 9:00 Thursday and will be playing at three different parks:  Washington, McKennan and......Brandon Valley!  A little different than last year.

I will keep you posted on scores by posting them on this blog at the end of the day.  Look for photos, too!

I would also like to take this time to say "Thank You" to the parents of our team!  You have been wonderful fans and very helpful with each home meet. I have learned that we are very good to our opponents!  Thank You for everything that you have done!  I really appreciate it and it has helped me with my first official year of coaching!

Monday, May 6, 2013

Sioux Falls Trip May 10th and 11th, 2013

On Friday, May 10th, the RC Central Boys Tennis Team will travel to Sioux Falls, SD.  We will be playing O'Gorman at 2:00 on Friday and Aberdeen Roncali at 5:00.

I will be sending home an information sheet about the trip on Tuesday, May 7th.  Let me know if you have any questions about it.  Below is the information that will be on the information sheet.


Sioux Falls Tennis Trip    May 10th – 11th, 2013

Trip Specifications:

Depart: Rapid City Central at 6:00am Sharp, May 10th.  From Activities Door East Side.

Return: approximately 11:00 pm Saturday, May 11th.

What to Bring:

·         Bring ALL of your uniforms plus more….You may want to change before getting on the bus to drive back. 

·         Bring games for ride there and back.

·         Bring warm and cold clothes.  You never know what the weather is going to do!

·         Bring your water jugs.

·         $30 (minimum) for food, water, incidentals…..Bring more $ if you think you will spend more!

·         Food:  Granola bars, sandwiches, water, Gatorade, snacks.

·         We will eat after our two matches on Friday.  We play at 2:00 and 5:00 (approximate times) on Friday and 9:00 am and 1:00 pm on Saturday.  You may have to pay for both meals.  I will check on availability of funds.  If you want Pizza Ranch, we can get a reduced rate if we call 2 days ahead of time.  Varsity will decide where we eat.

·         We will eat breakfast at the hotel, lunch will be on your own at the site you are playing tennis. Bring lots of food with you!

·         We will stop and eat prior to leaving Sioux Falls on Saturday.  Bring money for that meal, also.

Rooms:

·         We will be staying at Comfort Inn South

·         3216 S Carolyn Ave  Sioux Falls, SD   Phone: 605-361-2822     

·         There will be THREE to FOUR players to a room.

·         Lights out at 10:00 pm. Bob and I will be stopping by!

·         NO DRAMA!  NO PLAY if DRAMA! 

·         The hotel desk will have my cell phone number….If there is too much noise or anything else, they will call me.  If anything is damaged, stolen or broker, etc, it is YOUR responsibility!  It will come out of your Budget!  No meals, etc.  You work hard to earn that money to help pay for meals, etc….don’t waste it on paying bills to fix things that you broke or stole.. Don’t take pillows or towels with you when you leave.

·         No messing around….ask… “What would Steinley Do?”

·         Remember, you are representing RC Central…..make us proud to be your coaches.

·         Meet for Breakfast at 7:00 am.  We will need to leave early to drop players off at a variety of locations.  Play starts at 9:00 at each location.  Set your alarms and be ready to leave by 7:30am!

·         Coach Steinley will set up the rooming arrangements.  Be responsible.

Bus:

·         Be Respectful!

·         Be Quiet!

·         No Drama! -  IF there is Drama – NO PLAY!

·         No messing around….ask… “What would Steinley Do?”

On the Tennis Courts:

·         Be Respectful!

·         Be Courteous – Shake hands at the end of the match and say “Good Game” – or something similar….

·         If you can’t tell if the ball is in or out…..it’s IN!

·         You are a representative of Rapid City Central – Show them that you are respectful and courteous!  Make them say good things about you and about us!

·         No Swearing or throwing your racquet.

RC Central defeats STM 7-2

Good Job Everyone!  We defeated STM 7-2!  Better than last time and only ONE Tiebreaker!
The JV also had an excellent evening taking almost ALL of their matches!  What a great way to end the last home dual of the season!

Sunday, May 5, 2013

STM Rescheduled Duel

Monday, May 6th
Rescheduled Duel against STM
4:00 Parkview Courts
Wear red shirts and white shorts
Be there by 3:15!

GDC Results

Rapid City Central Boys Tennis Team 2013, GDC

The team played Sioux Falls, O'Gorman, SF Roosevelt, SF Washington and SF Lincoln.
We took 5th place and have two of our team members chosen for the All Conference Team! Nice job everyone!
We had two great days!  This will better prepare us for next Friday and Saturday when we go to Sioux Falls.


 


Friday, May 3, 2013

Before we talk about GDC, we need to say Congrats to the RC Central JV Team for defeating Spearfish on Thursday, May 2nd!  Thanks for getting us a 5-4 record before going to GDC!  :)

GDC Day One Results

May 3rd, 2013

We had a rough start with O'Gorman, taking a loss, but Flight #1 Doubles pulled off a big win against Entwistle and Petrasko!  Excellent Win!! 

Later on, Sioux Falls Roosevelt showed up and we got a great start with two wins in doubles and in singles we tied with SFR to take a 5-4 win!  Awesome tennis today---with a few distractions----but you should all feel good about how you played today! Let's continue this trend tomorrow when we meet up with SF Washington at 9:00 and SF Lincoln at 12:00! 

Be there by 8:15, wear Red Shirts/White Shorts!

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

GDC Tournament May 3rd and 4th, 2013  Rapid City, SD

Participating Teams:

RC Central
RC Stevens
Sioux Falls O'Gorman
Sioux Falls Roosevelt
Sioux Falls Washington
Sioux Falls Lincoln

Invited to attend:

Gillette, WY
Spearfish

All Rapid City Central Boys Tennis Duals will take place at Parkview Courts!

Friday, May 3rd, 2013

9:00     RC Central vs. Sioux Falls O'Gorman
9:00     Gillette vs. Sioux Falls Roosevelt

12:00   RC Central vs. Sioux Falls Roosevelt
12:00   Gillette vs.  Sioux Falls O'Gorman

Saturday, May 4th, 2013

9:00     RC Central vs.  Sioux Falls Washington
 
12:00   RC Central vs.  Sioux Falls Lincoln

There will be a concession stand for both days!  JV Players...don't forget your schedule!  I will give you yours at practice on Thursday!
Rapid City JV Boys Tennis will take on Spearfish on Thursday, May 2nd at 4:00 in Spearfish.
Good Luck Cobblers!

In other news, the RC Central\STM Dual was called for rain.  We rescheduled for Monday, May 6th at 4:00 at Parkview Courts!  See you then!