Priests' Tennis Championship
Begun in 2012 in Poland, the Tennis Championship Tournament for Bishops, Priests and Deacons has gone international, coming to the United States in June 2019.
It is an opportunity for brother priests to compete and having a good time. As professional 'prayers', obviously, none of us are professional tennis players and we do not expect anyone to play at that level.
Archive of some past tournament history: www.tenisksiezy.pl
Rules and Conditions
Applications
Apply from March through June 15, 2019:
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Phone: 402-476-8088
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E-mail: fr.brian-connor@cdolinc.net
Please give your first name, surname, location, date of birth, parish, diocese or religious order
Categories and Tournament
Singles: Open, +45 , +55, +65. (anyone can choose to play down a division)
Doubles: Open and 95+ (where 95 will be the lowest combined ages of the players).
Consolation tournament for eliminated players: they will be able to choose either singles or doubles.
(Depending on # of players and schedules, play may begin at 2-2 and be no add (Golden ball at 3-3) with a tiebreak at 6-6, and Super-tiebreaker at one set each.)
Trophies and medals for the winners in each respective category, gifts for all the players.
Expenses
All competitors will be provided with full accommodations (Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House), Meals (food and drink), transportation and access to the tennis courts.
Pairings
Drawing will take place after dinner on Thursday, June 27 in the presence of the organizers, chief umpire and competitors.
Tournament Directors
Kevin Connor, Joel Reckewey