Sport Fit Bowie
September 2013 Leagues
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Greetings!
League Registration is always a step by step process. Please read the following information, much of which is based on situations and questions involving members at registration time. Monday we will enter the second week of registration. Online registration is possible at http://www.MySportFit.comYou can call the front desk at 301-262-4553 or email to sportfittennis@aol.com if you have any difficulty. Thank you, Sport Fit Bowie
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Sport Fit League Philosophy
At Sport Fit Bowie we have worked hard to insure that access to the leagues is fair. This is one reason that the leagues are by level. Additionally, any open slots that are available due to someone dropping out of a league, moving or taking a different slot are available to the general membership (as long as they are rated properly for that league).
Most of the leagues are in "mix-it-up" format where you have the opportunity to play with as many people as possible. League coordinators may change up the format to try and make them as enjoyable for all as possible, so a "bumper league" or playoffs might be created. Our league coordinators are there to act as a communicator, coordinator, scheduler and liaison. They have done a fabulous job of setting up schedules and communicating with the leagues.
Because we attempt to get the player levels compatible, the leagues are competitive. But, we allow some flexibility in our leagues in order to also allow the leagues to be sociable and enjoyable. We think that we have been able to create a great league environment.
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Contract Time or Leagues
There is no contract time or seasonal reservations at Sport Fit Bowie.
There are a few slots available every year for new players in the leagues. Additionally, when possible, new leagues are created. There are limited openings in the schedule to place new leagues, so contact Kevin as early as possible if your group is interested in creating a league. Leagues are different than contract time because any open slots become open to the membership and there are registration parameters to follow as well.
If you want to play at Sport Fit Bowie outside the leagues, you may book courts in advance by as many as 7 days for $24/ct/hr or you may book a "day-of" reservation at no charge. Only members may book courts.
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Premature Registration
Since there are specific weeks that one can register, if the computer has not properly blocked your registration when premature, we may have to manually remove your name until the correct registration period.
If you are removed and had reserved online, then the system automatically will refund your amount paid.
If you are removed and had registered at the front desk, then a refund request form will have to be completed at the club.
You will then have to re-register during the appropriate week.
Aug 12-18 Members that played in the January session of the specific league that they are registering for this time may re-register.
Aug 19-25 Members that are registering for a new league may register.
Aug 26-Sept 1 NonMembers that played in the January session of the specific league that they are registering for this time may re-register.
Sept 2-8 NonMembers that are registering for a new league may register.
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Waitlists
Waitlists are only available after the number of available slots have been filled. You risk having your name placed at the end of the waitlist if you put your name on the list during the wrong week. i.e.-one should not put his/her name on the waitlist during the first week (even if it is available) if their priority listed above gives them access starting in the third week. The computer is supposed to keep track of your access eligibility, but does not always do it's job.
Even if you think that you should have access to a regular slot and it is not available, you should always put your name on the waitlist!!
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New Player Registrations and Rated Level
The leagues continue to push for strengthening their ranks when possible. This means that any new player registrations should be by players that are currently ranked at the listed level of play.
Therefore, if one registers for a 4.0 league and is currently rated a USTA NTRP 3.5 then they may be replaced by another player registering that has the correct rating for the league.
Players currently in the leagues that are rated lower than the league's published level are not affected and may re-register. However, league coordinators are asked to notify the club if there is/are player(s) that are not playing at the level of the group (whether or not they are rated correctly).
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Kevin McClure, Director of Tennis, May Make Corrections
When there is a player that played in January that has gotten caught due to computer issues or incorrect registration by others or changes in the number of available slots, Kevin will attempt to rectify the situation. So, if you were next on the waitlist, but someone behind you on the waitlist attempted to register and couldn't due to an issue uncontrollable by them, Kevin may move your waitlist position or position someone ahead of you.
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Thank your for taking the time to read this and for participating in leagues at Sport Fit Bowie. Between Kevin and the System Tech, we hope to insure that the league registration goes as smoothly as possible. We look forward to seeing you at the club.
Sincerely,
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Kevin McClure
Director of Tennis
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