A big SYTC thanks to members Roger Beers, Jimmy Bisazza  and Dan Reida, Manager Steve Francis, and Board Members Anne Castine, Fred Churchill, Bob Levine, Peter Mercury and Stan Werlin for heavy duty work Saturday April 20 to clean the courts and then some. We made great progress, with much additional property clean-up around the clubhouse and outside the gate in the parking area. Check out Steve Francis rolling Court 5 in the brief video below.

Weather permitting, our court contractor is scheduled to install the courts Monday April 29. We expect to be open for play as soon as the contractor completes work. Please check the SYTC website for early next week for a progress update!

Doug Leonard has been named Head Pro at SYTC.

Doug Leonard attended Cushing Academy and Nichols College, both in Massachusetts. He was named All New England in football and basketball and played number one singles while at Cushing Academy. At Nichols College he played varsity football, basketball and tennis from freshman year on. 2019 will be his tenth year coaching Boys Varsity Tennis at Monomoy High School.Doug began giving tennis instruction in the 1980s at the East Hartford and Manchester Racquet Clubs. In 1991 he became Director of Tennis at the Glastonbury Golf and Tennis Club. Doug taught tennis clinics at The Mid Cape Racquet Club, South Yarmouth, MA from 2013-2016. He has been an instructor in the SYTC Juniors Program for the past seven years, providing private adult tennis instruction at SYTC as well.

​“SYTC is very pleased to welcome Steve Francis and Ken Huckins as our new leadership team.  We are confident that Steve and Ken bring the strong day-to-day management skills essential to providing an excellent member experience - always our #1 goal,” said Board President, Stan Werlin.

SYTC may now be closed for the season, but the tennis and fun don't end!  Three courts of doubles were enjoyed at The Cove in West Yarmouth on the Sunday after Thanksgiving.  More joined in afterward for dinner at the Loft.  This traditional event brings SYTC players still in the area together each year. 

One of the events of the summer took place late yesterday afternoon as the skies of Cape Cod miraculously cleared and Lida and Frank Lloyd kindly hosted a "Gatsby"themed cocktail party at their spectacular setting on the Bass River.  Many SYTC members attended - some in period garb. Out thanks to our gracious hosts and to everyone who brought so many good food items. 

Our thanks to club members who generously open their hearts and homes and share their spectacular locations.  Last Sunday, Mario and Patti Sakellis hosted a delicious brunch for players after mixed doubles at their lovely home.  

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The Women's Members Guest tournament and luncheon began with the " closest to the target" Serve Competition for our guests.   1st place went to Sue Adams, guest of Cindy Noble,  2nd place - Kathleen Oshleger, guest of Carla Rossiter, & 3rd place - Dawn Giglio, guest of Marilou Barsam.  The round robin format tennis followed, culminating in the finals.   Winners were Carla Rossiter and Kathleen Oshleger and runners-up Harriet Brochu & Ann Walasyk. Prizes were awarded and a delicious luncheon was shared by everyone.  Thanks to Tennis Director, Rich Shannon for organizing the matches.  Connie Berktau & Cindy Noble, Chairs.

Four of the best tennis players Cape Cod has ever produced graced the courts of the South Yarmouth Tennis Club late Saturday afternoon for a rousing full three-set match.  Club members and visitors alike were treated to some outstanding tennis and a tasty pot luck dinner.  In the end, the victors (Wyeth and Mazzoni) withstood an onslaught of terrific shots and lengthy rallies.  

Each player, now playing in college, cut their teeth on the courts of the South Yarmouth Tennis Club and participated in the club's Youth Tennis Instruction Program, under the direction of Club Tennis Director Rich Shannon. It's gratifying to see what great players and what good young men they have become.