Tennis Blocks.

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This is a self-service system. Always check the schedule before signing up to play. There are two types of spots: Regular and Sub.

• Regular players "own a row" and have priority. Choose dates that best fit your availability.
• If you cannot play, it is your responsibility to find a replacement. 
  • First, contact a sub individually (DM/text/call) from your flight.
  • Next, use the general sub list.
  • Only after trying these 1:1 methods, reach out more broadly on GroupMe.

This guide provides a step-by-step tutorial for players to effectively use Google Sheet for scheduling and GroupMe for communication. You must submit this Player Instruction Form in order to have access to both. Please download both apps to your phone and create your online accounts before proceeding

Google Sheets is your primary tool to mark your availability.

1. Access the Google Sheets App: Open the Google Sheets app on your phone.
2. Search/find the SV Summer 2025 Sheet and Select the DAY: Navigate to the specific spreadsheet by DAY at the bottom of the sheet that shows the court schedule. Each tab represents a different day of play. 
3. Add Your Name to a Row: Find an empty row and type in your name. This row will be dedicated to your schedule entries

Understand Color-Coded Availability: 

• A GREEN box indicates that you are ON to play for that specific slot.
• A WHITE box signifies that you are currently OFF for that slot.

Confirming Your Status: 

• If you are ON for a green box, type "yes" into that box to confirm your participation.
• If you are OFF but available to play a white box (e.g., as a sub or if a regular player cancels), type "avail" (meaning you are available) into that box to indicate your readiness. 

GroupMe offers free, quick, and easy group communication. You can send messages in a group chat or create a direct message (DM) for one-on-one conversations. It also includes event functionality and more. Download the app from your app store and create an online account at www.groupme.com. Important Recommendation: Do NOT agree to load your contacts when prompted during setup. Ensure GroupMe app notifications are turned ON in your phone settings to receive new message alerts. Learn more here.

Summer signups are OPEN. Players will be allowed individual edit access to the Google sheet. To request access, start by submitting the Player Instruction Form that is designed to give all players a chance to review how to sign up, how we communicate, and how we play. 

- Player Instruction form here (same as 2nd step)

- SUMMER sign up sheet here (request access)

- WINTER sign up sheet here (request access)

Plus, join GroupMe chat groups for:

SV Summer 2025 @ Everywhere 

Winter 24-25 Tennis @ Gravity

Summer Women's Doubles (many options) here and captain contacts here & Winter at Gravity Fitness & Tennis here.

Summer Mixed (Fri 6-8pm) contact Robin Trucksess here.

Summer & Winter Guys Nights (Thurs 6-8pm) contact Rich Miller here.

At Gravity (Hailey) Women's Doubles (Mon, Wed, & Sat 10am-12Noon) contact Sandy Hall here.

At Gravity (Hailey) Mixed Singles/Doubles (Tues 2-4pm & Thurs 1-3pm) contact Larry Schwartz here.