Match Information

General Information

There are two type of competitive matches utilized in the spring - duals and tournaments.

Tournaments are matches between multiple schools - usually 8 teams or 16 teams. They are all day events, typically running from 8am to 5pm. These are formal matches where scores are kept for seeding purposes in future events. Medals are given to individuals placing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in their event and teams are awarded 1st and 2nd place trophies. Tournaments utilize 6 players - one person for #1 singles, one person for #2 singles, two people for #1 doubles, and two people for #2 doubles. Most tournaments use players in 7th through 9th grade.

Information for events are normally posted about two weeks in advance.

Duals are matches between two schools. They are typically two to three hours in length in the afternoons. Duals can have a formal format where records are kept for seeding purposes in future events, or duals can have a more informal format (sometimes called a scrimmage) where the primary purpose is to give younger players match play experience. Duals normally utilize most of the players on the team regardless of age/grade.

With regard to attendance - consistency and dependability are essential. Line-ups are sent ahead of time to the tournament director for seeding purposes.

If a player cannot make an event, the coaches should know about it well in advance.

Parent Involvement

Parents/family members are encouraged to support and attend all events and expected to demonstrate and promote good sportsmanship at all times.

Encouraging athletes by clapping after points, saying short statements such as "good hustle, nice shot, let's go, etc." are excellent examples of proper tennis etiquette. Any interaction with opposing athletes or parents should be in done in a positive light.

Parents/Family members may not coach in any manner or enter the playing area at any time.

Complete information and expectations are outlined in the code of conduct for players and parents in the NOAH Athlete Handbook.

It is customary for the entire team to remain until all teammates have finished play. When play is at two separate sites, it is customary to report to the other site so the team finishes together. Many times, pictures are taken at the conclusion of the event. Coach Hillock tries to collect photos throughout the season, so if parents take any good photos (still or action shots), please share.

Dual vs. Rejoice

The third dual of the season is with Rejoice, scheduled for Friday, April 4th, will be held at Rejoice Christian Academy (13407 E 106th St N, Owasso, OK 74055) beginning at 3:00pm. Players should be committed to playing until 5:30pm, but matches could extend until 6:00pm for some players.

Coach Hillock will be there the entire time and help players throughout the event.

Players should arrive no later than 2:45pm, go out on a court, stretch, and lightly hit all strokes, volleys, and serves. Players should have plenty of water for hydration and a snack to keep your energy level up. Players (and parents) should bring sunscreen to avoid sunburn.

Uniform (blue shirt and black shorts for guys, black top and skirt for girls) is used for this event. Players should also bring/wear sweats it the weather is cooler.

There are a few bleachers at the school to view matches for some courts, but it is highly recommended to bring folding chairs to insure seating for any court. Blankets, hats, sunglasses are also recommended. Families should watch the weather forecast to best prepare for the day. There are restroom facilities located near the tennis complex at the school.

PLAYERS SLOTTED FOR THIS DUAL ARE:

GIRLS - Hadley Hendrickson, Whitney Topolski, Julia Seach, Teagan McGill, Naomi Bernasconi, Tovah Sanders, Hollis Topolski, Elle Nunley

BOYS - Noah Marsh, Liam Norman, Rome Roach, Miller Yandell, Asher Mayes, Scout James, Matthew Hendrickson, Ezekiel Hillock, Ruben Hillock, Ethan Hood

Jenks Invitational Tournament

The fifth scheduled tournament of the season is the Jenks Invitational scheduled for Wednesday, April 16th for girls and Thursday, April 17th for boys. This event will be held at the Jenks High School Tennis Complex - 223 W J St, Jenks, OK 74037.

Bracket is an 8-team bracket. Players should expect to play three matches, with play starting at 8:30am and ending at approximately 5:00 pm.

Coach Hillock will be there from 10:30-3:30 both days. Rachael Seach will be there the entire day with the girls. A parent is needed to supervise from 7:45-10:30 and 3:30 to the end of the tournament with the boys. Please contact Coach Hillock if you are willing and able to do this.

Players should arrive no later than 7:45 AM (7:30 is recommended), go out on a court, stretch, and lightly hit all strokes, volleys, and serves. Do not be late! This is important. If you are late, you may not be able to get out on a court and warm-up before matches begins. Players should have plenty of water for hydration, bring a substantial and nutritious lunch, and snacks to keep your energy level up. Players (and parents) should bring sunscreen to avoid sunburn.

Uniform (blue shirt and black shorts for guys, black top and skirt for girls) is used for this event. Players should also bring/wear sweats for the morning when the weather is cooler.

In-between matches, players should stay off their feet to conserve energy for play.

There are bleachers at the high school to view matches, but it is still recommended to bring folding chairs to insure seating for any court. Blankets, hats, sunglasses are also recommended. Families should watch the weather forecast to best prepare for the day. There are restroom facilities located at the site.

PLAYERS ENTERED FOR THIS TOURNAMENT ARE:

GIRLS - #1 Singles - Victoria Seach, #2 Singles - Hadley Hendrickson, #1 Doubles - Whitney Topolski, Julia Seach, #2 Doubles - Naomi Bernasconi, Teagan McGill

Players on call if a substitute is required - Tovah Sanders

BOYS - #1 Singles - Ruben Hillock, #2 Singles - Hank Bigler, #1 Doubles - Rome Roach, Miller Yandell, #2 Doubles - Scout James, Asher Mayes

Players on call if a substitute is required - Cristian Cuadra

Muskogee Invitational Tournament

The sixth scheduled tournament of the season is the Muskogee Invitational scheduled for Monday, April 21st for both boys and girls. This event will be held at the Muskogee High School Tennis Complex - 3200 E Shawnee Rd, Muskogee, OK 74403. Some years in the past a secondary site has been used. When that has been the case, that site is Spaulding Park - E Okmulgee Ave, Muskogee, OK 74403. The decision whether to use a secondary site may or may not be made until the last minute.

Bracket is an 8-team bracket. Players should expect to play three matches, with play starting at 8:30am and ending at approximately 5:00 pm.

Coach Hillock (and another coach) will be there the entire day.

Uniform (blue shirt and black shorts for guys, black top and skirt for girls) is used for this event. Players should also bring/wear sweats for the morning when the weather is cooler.

In-between matches, players should stay off their feet to conserve energy for play.

There are very few bleachers at the high school to view matches, so it is highly recommended to bring folding chairs to insure seating for any court. Blankets, hats, sunglasses are also recommended. Families should watch the weather forecast to best prepare for the day. There are restroom facilities located at the site.

PLAYERS ENTERED FOR THIS TOURNAMENT ARE:

GIRLS - #1 Singles - Hadley Hendrickson, #2 Singles - Whitney Topolski, #1 Doubles - Teagan McGill, Julia Seach, #2 Doubles - Naomi Bernasconi, Tovah Sanders

BOYS - #1 Singles - Noah Marsh, #2 Singles - Liam Norman, #1 Doubles - Hank Bigler, Ruben Hillock, #2 Doubles - Rome Roach, Miller Yandell

Players on call if a substitute is required - Scout James, Asher Mayes, Cristian Cuadra

OTCA State Individual Tournament

The final scheduled tournament of the season is the Oklahoma Tennis Coaches Association State Individual tournament. The girls are scheduled for Thursday, April 24th and the boys for Thursday, May 1st. This event will be held at multiple sites. The main site will be the Union Tennis Center - 7844-7894 S Garnett Rd, Broken Arrow, OK 74012. The number of secondary sites will be contingent upon the number of entries for this event. Normally, the second site is the Broken Arrow High School Tennis Complex - 1901 E Albany St, Broken Arrow, OK 74012. Sites will be confirmed a day or two before the tournament (sometimes it is not until the night before the event).

Brackets could be an 8-person or 16-person bracket. It depends on the number of entries for each bracket. Players should expect to play three or four matches, with play starting at 8:00am and ending at approximately 5:00 pm.

There is no coaches meeting for this event. Players will report directly to their assigned site and will be on their own throughout the day. Coach Hillock (and another coach) will either be at one sight the entire day or rove between sites as best they can throughout the day in order to support all players participating. Players might end up playing a match when a coach is not present (and that's okay for this event). Parents will still have the same role as any other tournament.

Players should arrive no later than 7:45 AM (7:30 is highly recommended), go out on a court, stretch, and lightly hit all strokes, volleys, and serves. Do not be late! This is important. If you are late, you may not be able to get out on a court and warm-up before matches begins. Players should have plenty of water for hydration, bring a substantial and nutritious lunch, and snacks to keep your energy level up. Players (and parents) should bring sunscreen to avoid sunburn.

Uniform (blue shirt and black shorts for guys, black top and skirt for girls) is used for this event. Players should also bring/wear sweats for the morning when the weather is cooler.

In-between matches, players should stay off their feet to conserve energy for play.

There are bleachers and restrooms at both sites, but it is still recommended to bring folding chairs to insure seating for any court. Blankets, hats, sunglasses are also recommended. Families should watch the weather forecast to best prepare for the day.

PLAYERS ENTERED FOR THIS TOURNAMENT ARE:

GIRLS - #1 Singles - Hadley Hendrickson, #2 Singles - Whitney Topolski, #1 Doubles - Teagan McGill, Julia Seach, #2 Doubles - Naomi Bernasconi, Tovah Sanders

BOYS - #1 Singles - Noah Marsh, Ruben Hillock, #2 Singles - Liam Norman, #1 Doubles - Rome Roach, Miller Yandell, #2 Doubles - Scout James, Asher Mayes

Dual vs. Christian Lighthouse (Springfield, MO)

A special, first time event between home school tennis programs from different states has been in the works for over a year.

This event is scheduled for Saturday, April 26th, beginning at 10:00am and ending on or before 4:00pm. Courts at the Joplin Athletic Complex (3301 W 1st St, Joplin, MO 64801) have been reserved in advance for this event.

Families can travel early Saturday morning or might consider traveling on Friday night. Players should arrive by 9:45am, go out on a court, stretch, and lightly hit all strokes, volleys, and serves. Players should have plenty of water for hydration and food to keep your energy level up throughout the day. Players (and parents) should bring sunscreen to avoid sunburn.

There are some bleachers to view matches, but it is still recommended to bring folding chairs. Blankets, hats, sunglasses are also recommended. Families should watch the weather forecast to best prepare for the day. There are restroom facilities located near the tennis complex at the school.

Uniform (blue shirt and black shorts for guys, black top and skirt for girls) is used for this event. Players should also bring/wear sweats it the weather is cooler.

PLAYERS SLOTTED FOR THIS DUAL ARE:

GIRLS - Victoria Seach, Hadley Hendrickson, Whitney Topolski, Julia Seach, Teagan McGill, Naomi Bernasconi, Tovah Sanders, Hollis Topolski, Elle Nunley

BOYS - Noah Marsh, Liam Norman, Rome Roach, Miller Yandell, Asher Mayes, Scout James, Matthew Hendrickson, Ezekiel Hillock, Ruben Hillock, Hank Bigler, Ethan Hood, Cristian Cuadra

Remaining Events .....

Team Pictures - Tuesday, April 29th

OTCA State Individual Tournament - Thursday, May 1st (Boys)

Dual vs. Carver Middle School @ LaFortune - Monday, May 5th (Boys & Girls)

End of Year Cookout - Saturday, May 10th

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