2014 SVA Tennis Champion

Jeffry Vergara (Peru) def. Giovanni Rossi (Brazil) 6-1, 1-6, 6-4

 Jeffry is an iron man triathlete from New Market, Virginia and a member of the New Market Seventh-day Adventist Church. He made his way through the SVA Tennis Tournament defeating Sara Lim (6-0, 6-1), Danny Jimenez (forfeit), Andy Rivera (6-1, 6-3), and tournament finalist and runner-up, Giovanni Rossi. Congratulations Jeffry! You are 2014 SVA Tennis Champion!!! See you next year!!! :)

SVA Tennis Tournament Semi-Final Update

This is the first tennis tournament I have ever organized, and it has been rough in spots - mainly having to do with scheduling.  So, it has been extended.  But we have enjoyed it, and I would invite those interested to come and watch the semifinal and final, today and tomorrow, after supper and during rec.  It is a lot of fun to have spectators.  I will be taking a minibus to the park.  By the way, I am looking for someone to help me with supper supervision at the cafeteria today...  :)  4:45-6:15 p.m. 

Monday - Semi-finals
Match 1
Giovanni Rossi  (#1) Brazil
versus
Juan Camilo Rodriguez (#2) Colombia

Match 2
Andy Rivera (#8) U.S.
versus
Jeffry Vergara (#11) Peru

Tuesday - Final
Match 1 winner
versus
Match 2 - winner

Why Did I Come to SVA?

This is what I came to SVA for.

This group went to the Winchester Hispanic Seventh-day Adventist Church this past Sabbath to worship and fellowship with God's people up there.  We preached, sang, testified, ate, fellowshipped, and visited His Saints in Spanish, English and Portuguese!

Every person was totally positive, engaged, cheerful, brave, and helpful.  We harmonized in word, deed, and song all day long.  The folk were absolutely blessed and impressed with our youth and Shenandoah Valley Academy.

Thanks River, Karina, Sarah, Robert, and Giovanni.  It was fun to spend the Sabbath with you, and I'm not going to forget it.  You are God's Agents of Redemption, too!  A shout out to Pastor Orlando Newball!

Now, that is what I came to SVA for.  :)

SVA Tennis Tournament Day One

This is the bracket for the tournament. Yesterday there were several byes and other people unable to play, so I don't think there were any matches played. But that is the idea of this schedule. We want people to be able to play, and not be locked into a particular time. It needs to be flexible for the businessmen in the tournament, so we will do it this way. By the way, unless you play on a Sunday or Wednesday, don't expect a crowd to watch you.  That will begin in the quarterfinal round.  We will most likely play some matches on Wednesday. Mr. Rivera will probably play Dean Nick on Tuesday around lunchtime. The matches that need to happen soon (preferably before Wednesday, but definitely by Mother's Day) are: Daniel vs. Florin/Sarah vs. Jeffry/Andy vs. Nick/Matthew vs. Dzik.  The results of these matches will lead to some great matchups for next week. If you have finished your match, make sure to notify Mr. Rivera at once. Make sure to keep an eye on the weather and have a great time playing tennis!!!!

P.S.  How this all started...

SVA Tennis Tournament

SVA Tennis Tournament

May 4-18, 2014

New Market Park Tennis Courts

"A Champion Will Be Crowned!"

Welcome to the 2014 Shenandoah Valley Academy Tennis Tournament!  Please read all the information below to become familiar with the operation of this fortnight of great tennis!  All fans welcome.  God bless!!!

Match Schedule

Round of 16 (May 4 and May 7.  Must be played by May 11)

Giovanni Rossi (1) vs. Open/Bye (16)

Jhonatan Almeida (2) vs. Open/Bye (15)

Juan Camilo Rodgriguez (3) vs. Open/Bye (14)

Danny Jimenez (4) vs. Open/Bye (13)

Matthew Harter (5) vs. Dzik Mazando (12)

Sarah Lim (6) vs. Jeffry Vergara (11)

Daniel Chirvasuta (7) vs. Florin Copaceanu (10)

Andy Rivera (8) vs. Nicolas Lapido (9)

Quarterfinal Round (May 7 and May 11*.  Must be played by May 14)

Semifinal Round (May 11 and May 14.  Must be played by May 18)

Tournament Final (May 18)

Tournament Player List (Seeds)**

1. Giovanni Rossi, Junior

2. Jhonathan Almeida, Junior

3. Juan Camilo Rodriguez, Sophomore

4. Danny Jimenez, Junior

5. Matthew Harter, Freshman

6.Sarah Lim, Junior (Village student)

7. Daniel Chirvasuta, Freshman (Village student)

8. Andy Rivera, SVA Teacher

9. Nick Lapido, SVA Task Force Dean

10. Florin Copaceanu, New Market Church, Businessman

11. Jeffrey Vergara, New Market Church, Businessman

12. Dzik Mazando, Freshman

Tournament Rules

·      Tournament Entry Fee: $5 students/$10 adults (pay Andy Rivera)

·      16-player, single elimination tournament.  If you lose a match, you are out.  Win 4 and you win it all.  Top 4 seeds may receive a first-round bye. 

·      To advance, you must win best of 3 sets.  7-point tiebreaker in 3rd set

·      Pray with your opponent before every match.

·      Gentleman’s rules – No referees.  Players agree to honestly call all shots.

·      Each player must bring a can of new balls to their match.

·      Winner takes the remaining new can of balls to his/her next match.

·      Matches to be played (generally speaking) on the dates listed above.***

·      Weather delays or other situations may delay match play.  

·      Respond to your opponent in a timely fashion by phone or email to avoid forfeit.

·      Make arrangements with your opponent if you cannot play on scheduled dates.  

·      If your match is not played within a reasonable time, you and/or your opponent may face forfeit.

·      Report match results immediately to Andy Rivera.  

* May 11 is Mother's Day - Mom is first, tennis is second!  Fewer matches likely to occur this morning.

**  We will accept last minute entries.  Any last minute entrants will be paired against top 4 seeds in descending order.

***New Market Courts are reserved for the following dates: May 4: 9:00-12:00 p.m.; May 7: 5:30-7:30 p.m.; May 11: 9:00-12:00 p.m.; May 14: 5:30-7:30 p.m.; May 18: 9:00-12:00 p.m.  SVA students are scheduled to play at these times and will be transported to New Market Tennis Courts.  Please do your best to fit in these times.  If not possible, contact your opponent beforehand to make alternate arrangements or you may face forfeit.  We are very flexible, but communication is critical.

ANY PICTURES YOU CAN TAKE AND SEND TO ANDY RIVERA WOULD BE APPRECIATED!!!

ENJOY!  

MAY THE BEST MAN OR WOMAN WIN!!!!!!!!