Sleepy Hollow Swim And Tennis

HOW TO CREATE A TOP DOG ACCOUNT

Go to: Create Account

Click Login

Create Top Dog Account

Each junior will need an account. The accounts can have the same email address, but a different password per junior.

Once the account has been created, you can click on the appropriate clinic, team or other activity.

Click Sign Up

Click Register

Click Done

Questions about creating a Top Dog Account or Registration details, contact the tennis office at sleepyhollowtennis@gmail.com

If you have an account, but are having issues accessing the account, please email support@topdoglive.com.

WHAT TO BRING TO CLINICS

Racquet
Players need to have their own appropriate length racquet. Players who have participated in the afterschool or summer camps in the past need to be using a composit type racquet. Tennis Wearhouse is a great resource for children's racquets and clothing.

Tennis Shoes
Laces need to be tied. No cloggs or sandles.

Water bottle
Add your name on it.

Sunscreen

Hat

Hair ties
For those with long hair

Light Colored Clothing
For Summer

HOW TO CREATE A TOP DOG ACCOUNT

Go to: Create Account

Click Login

Create Top Dog Account

Each junior will need an account. The accounts can have the same email address, but a different password per junior.

Once the account has been created, you can click on the appropriate clinic, team or other activity.

Click Sign Up

Click Register

Click Done

Questions about creating a Top Dog Account or Registration details, contact the tennis office at sleepyhollowtennis@gmail.com

If you have an account, but are having issues accessing the account, please email support@topdoglive.com.

In an effort to create a balanced playing field, the USTA has created a Player Rating System for Junior Tennis Players, similar to the popular adult version. We encourage you to view the ratings and when registering your son or daughter in any of our lessons and teams. Below is a list of the levels:

Ratings

2.0 This player has little experience playing tennis, needs stroke development, is still working on getting the ball into play and is learning basic scoring and rules. (NOVICE AND ACES LEVEL DEPENDS ON AGE.)

2.5 Can sustain a short rally at a slow pace with other players of similar ability. Strokes are developing, but player is often blocking or pushing the ball. Player knows the basic rules of tennis, can play a singles or doubles match and is ready to play social matches, beginner USTA Junior Team Tennis and/or entry-level tournaments. (NOVICE)

3.0 Improved consistency on medium-paced shots. Forehand is more reliable than backhand. Player is developing the ability to control the direction of the ball but majority of shots are directed toward the middle of the court. Developing the ability to add spin on serves, though second serve is often considerably slower than the first serve. Increasing teamwork in doubles; common doubles formation is one up and one back. This player may play in lower-level tournaments and/or an intermediate USTA Junior Team Tennis team, including local Lamorinda & Contra Costa Junior Team Tennis Leagues. (NOVICE & INTERMEDIATE CLASS DEPENDING ON AGE)

3.5 Consistent on ground strokes with depth and directional control. Developing placement on second serves. The effective use of lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys is limited. This player may play on an advanced USTA Junior Team Tennis team and USTA Sanctioned Tournaments (HP CLASS WITH APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR OF TENNIS)

4.0 This player has dependable strokes with directional control and the ability to alter depth of shots on both the forehand and backhand sides during moderately paced play. This player also has the ability to use lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys with success. Player is developing good consistency with increased power on ground strokes and serves. Aggressive net play is common in doubles. Unable to sustain a long rally at a fast pace. This player regularly competes in sectional tournaments, on a high school tennis team and/or on an advanced USTA Junior Team Tennis team. (HP CLASS - UTR RATING 5+)

4.5 This player is very consistent at good pace or power hitter, can vary the use of pace and spins, has effective court coverage, can control depth of shots and is able to develop game plans according to strengths and weaknesses. Second serve can be hit with offense. This player tends to over-hit on difficult shots. Aggressive net play in doubles is common. Player has high-level sectional tournament experience and/or plays on an advanced USTA Junior Team Tennis.

5.0 This player has good shot anticipation and frequently has an outstanding shot around which his/her game is built. Player can hit dependable shots in defensive situations and can regularly hit winners or force errors off short balls and puts away volleys. He or she can successfully execute lobs, drop shots, half volleys, overheads and has good depth and spin on most second serves. Player has high level sectional and national tournament experience.

5.5 This player can hit offensively at any time and has developed pace and/or consistency as a major weapon. This player can vary strategies and styles of play in competitive situations and hit dependable shots in stress situations. This player has obtained a top sectional and/or national ranking and/or play Division I college tennis.

6.0 This player has had extensive tournament training for national tournaments and/or top-level Division I collegiate competition.

6.5 This player is a world-class player and has a history of national and international rankings and success in top Division I collegiate play, International Tennis Federation (ITF) and/or professional circuit events.

7.0 This player is a world-class player and will have ATP/WTA points and a world ranking in the Top 50.

The Sleepy Hollow Board of Directors approved the resurfacing of courts 1 & 2. The project is finished and the courts are ready for play.

There are blended 60' lines on the two courts. The 60' length is the USTA Approved Length for Orange Ball singles or doubles matches. This will help our players move up the approved Pathway for Player Development.

Reserve your court today and play some tennis with the best view of all our courts.

The courts will be used for the summer tennis camp - they are ideal for young players learning the game.

Welcome to Sleepy Hollow Swim & Tennis Club's Tennis Website TUTORIAL.

NOTE: We are developing some of the functions that the Top Dog Software provides. Some features are available. If you have any questions, contact the tennis office emai: sleepyhollowtennis@gmail.com. He will then create your account.

Once your account has been created you can have access to the following:

1. Enter: www.topdogtennis.com

2. In the search area (top right of page) enter Sleepy Hollow Swim & Tennis Club - be sure to select Clubs before searching.

3. Enter email and password-1st time user password is 'Play'

4. Next page-This is your personal page

5.Click on 'My Profile' tab

• Information: Blue Bar-Global Information Tabs
• Yellow Tabs on Far Right Top Side-Personal Information
• News and Announcements-Register for events, socials, and leagues
• List of Events
• List of Divisions
• Affliliated Organizations

Booking Online Tennis Lessons: Not using online booking at this time

1.Login to the Sleepy Hollow page on the TopDog website using your e-mail address and password.
2.From your ‘My Profile’ page, click on the ‘Book! Lessons’ tab. It is the purplish tab on the top far right of the page.
3.Click on the box labeled ‘Choose Tennis Professional.’ Click on the pro you would like to book a lesson with.
4.Click on the date to see the week you would like to view.
5.Click on the ‘Go!’ button next to the date box. The Professional’s schedule for the week you selected should appear after a few seconds.
6.Scroll down and view the professional’s schedule. Any block of time that has the phrase ‘Book It!’ is available for you to schedule a lesson. Click “Book It!” and be sure to choose the desired length of lesson time.
7.To complete the booking of your lesson, click on the ‘Save’ button at the bottom of the page.

NOTE: The ‘My Profile’ page is the starting point for the following instructions.

3. Finding your Circuits and/or Box Leagues: To view the events in which you are currently entered, click on the yellow ‘My Leagues’ tab. This will list links to all of the events for which you are playing or entered in. Click on one of your events to view details of that particular event such as standings, matches won/lost, games won/lost, etc. You can also send E-mail from the events page, which is explained on #5.

4. Entering A Match Score: To enter a match result, find the event in which you are currently playing (see #3), and click on it. Next, click on the Box number you are playing in (clicking on ‘Show All’ will display all of the boxes in the circuit). Find the opponent you played and click on the circle next to his/her name under the ‘Record Match’ column of the box. Enter the score and make sure to click on the ‘Winner’ button next to the name of the person who won the match. Click ‘Save and Exit’ when you are finished.

5. E-mail Players: This site allows you e-mail some or all of the players in the event your are playing (e.g. Women’s Anytime Singles Circuit #2). To do this, click on the yellow ‘My Events’ tab. Next, click on the event you want the e-mail to go out to. When you do this, a list of players should appear showing their match record, games won and lost, etc. Click on the yellow ‘Send E-mail’ tab. From here you can click or unclick those people you would like to send the e-mail to.

6. Use The Calendar:The yellow ‘Calendar button is always visible at the top of the web page.Click it to view the calendar for the current month.Some days may have events posted on them.Click on the event name to get a brief deion of the event, the number of courts that will be used for the event, etc.You can scroll to different months in the Calendar by using the single arrows (either ).You can scroll to different years in the Calendar by double arrows (either <>).Both arrows are located just above or beneath the Calendar itself.

7. Find a Match:If you are looking for someone to play/practice with (i.e. game arranging), click on the purple ‘Find a Match’ button up near the top of the page.This will take you to a screen where you can enter the days, general times you can play, the rating of the player you wish to play with (generally the same rating as yourself), and so on.Click on the yellow ‘Search’ button when you are finished.The website will return a list of players, if any, that can play at your specified time.