ATC Court Reporter
January 2021
In this issue...
  • Limited Club Operations
  • Prepaid Dues Discount
  • Winter Junior Tennis Program
  • 2021 Tournaments
  • Outdoor Court Resurfacing
  • Club Improvements
  • 2021 Board of Directors
Limited Club Operations

As of this issue, Linn County remains in the Covid-19 "Extreme Risk" category. As such, all indoor fitness facilities and sports courts must remain closed. ATC soldiers on with her outdoor courts -- and no Covid-19 cases to date. Darryl will continue to operate the junior program outside as the weather permits (more info below). He is also available for private and group lessons for all ages. Tennis and pickleball group events will continue to be scheduled for the outdoor courts. Sign-up online and enjoy some fresh air and "old-time" recreating -- shorts optional.
Pre-Paid Dues Discount

The ATC Board of Directors has authorized a 5% annual dues discount for 2021 dues paid in full prior to January 15th. The discount is available for check or cash payments. Credit card payments are not eligible for the discount due to the substantial credit card processing fees. Membership dues will remain at 2020 levels (the $100 assessment levied in 2020 will NOT carry into 2021).
 
On Jan 1, 2021, full-time member accounts will be billed for either annual or monthly dues based on your 2020 billing. If you would like to change to or from an annual payment for 2021, please contact the office ASAP so that your billing can be updated.
 
As a member owned club, we are all small business owners facing the challenges of Covid-19. Our club is financially stable, but the forced closures and other restrictions are causing some financial strain. Your membership dues are more important than ever for ensuring that our club continues to be enjoyed for generations to come.
Winter Junior Tennis Program

The kids' gotta play! Inside or out, the junior tennis program continues. Click the button below for the full schedule.
To sign up contact Head Pro, Darryl Kealy at: darryl@albanytennisclub.org, or call: 541-926-2513
2021 Tournaments

Darryl has been hard at work securing tennis and pickleball tournaments for ATC in 2021. We are hopeful that we can get the closures behind us and regular tournament action can return to ATC this spring? summer? fall? If the stars align, ATC will be hosting a pickleball tournament Jan. 16-18. Keep your fingers crossed.

Outdoor Court Resurfacing
As you have likely noticed (since we can only play outside right now), the outdoor court surfaces are reaching end-of-life.  In addition to regular member play, the outdoor courts have always been a community resource, used extensively for high school tennis, parks and rec classes, and many tournaments. Work is underway to secure a grant from the USTA to help cover half of the cost of the resurfacing. The club will need to fund the rest of the effort. You have the opportunity to boost this effort via a tax-deductible contribution to the club via the USTA-Pacific Northwest Community Cares Giving Campaign. Unless otherwise directed, all campaign contributions directed to ATC will go to our court resurfacing account. This is a great way to support the greater-Albany tennis community. Please contact board member Sarah Roome with any questions.
Club Improvements

Sadly, the indoor courts have been closed, but we're making lemonade out of that lemon. When you get back inside, you will notice fresh paint in the bathrooms, LED lighting on courts 1 and 2, and a new security camera system. ATC is ready for 2021 when 2021 is ready for ATC!
2021 Board of Directors

The results of the not-so-hard fought ATC Board of Directors election are in. Laura Oulette and Aimee Machugh begin three year terms beginning January 1st. Current board secretary Sarah Roome was re-elected to another three year term. Please extend a thanks to outgoing board president Werner Evans and vice-president Greg Fortier as they complete their three year terms. Werner saw us through the tumult that the year 2020 presented for ATC, including required club closures and the hiring of a new tennis professional. Greg headed up the facilities committee and oversaw many improvements and handled more maintenance tasks than this humble newsletter can numerate.