Love – A term used in tennis instead of the word ‘nil’ or ‘zero.’
Ah, February, the month of Love. In between February's famous mountain snows, Alto Lakes tennis players love to hit the Outlaw courts. Either start in the morning when the air is brisk and fleecy warm-ups keep your muscles warm, or choose the afternoon and shed layers as play heats the courts. Although courts are unlikely to be full, reserve on Foretees to assure a usage count (visit altolakesgolf.com>Members>Foretees>Courts>Reservations>dropdown menu Make or Change Reservations). It's easy.
Now, about that Love score. Sources don't agree on the origin of its usage. The most popular version is that "love" is a slight mispronunciation of the French word "l'oeuf," which means "egg," because the number zero "0" definitely looks egg-like. While no other sport uses "love" to mean zero, you've probably heard the term "goose egg" instead.
Another version of Love meaning zero comes from Mirriam-Webster.com. "The most accepted theory is that those with zero points were still playing for the 'love of the game' despite their losing score." Hmmm, tell that to John McEnroe....
So, "egg" or "love of the game"? Whichever version you choose, you'll love Alto tennis in February. And join ALTA (www.altolakesgolf.com/Associations/ALTA) for the Love of the game. We welcome players at all levels for play days on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 AM, Grand Slam and holiday mixers, First Racquet to introduce kids to the sport and the always popular Biathlon (formerly Triathlon).
New this year--Biathlon replaces Triathlon! Double your fun!
Organizers welcome!
Are you a born organizer? Are you the fun guy or gal who everyone loves to work with? Then you're perfect to honcho the joint Tennis-Pickleball Biathlon, formerly Triathlon. Contact ALTA/ALPA liaison Elaine Wedgeworth ([email protected]) and double the Love.
SAVE THE DATE
Ooh-la-la! ALTA kicks off their annual Grand Slam celebrations with our French Open Mixer, Saturday, June 3, 2023. Think: French pastries, champagne, petits fours and other French-themed yummies plus ability-grouped mixer fun competition. Tres jolie!
Introduce your little one to your favorite lifetime sport at ALTA's popular First Racquet on Monday, July 3.
Equipment and fun provided! Our sister organization, Alto Lakes Pickleball Association, has scheduled First Paddle for Wednesday,
July 5.
Spiff up your crispest tennis whites for ALTA's second Grand Slam event, the ever popular Wimbledon mixer on Saturday, July 15. English-themed refreshments and fun mixer play rule Alto's tennis empire!
Don't fuggeddabout it--ALTA's U.S. Open Mixer on Saturday, September 9. Noo Yawk City-themed refreshments and convivial mixer.
Don your craziest jolly holiday sweater for ALTA's Christmas mixer on Saturday, December 2.
All times TBA; check newsletters or ALTA's web page. You'll Love it!
Yvonne Lanelli
Communications Director
