Play Dates

+ National senior clay court tournament returns
The Longboat Key Senior Clay Courts Tournament, in its sixth year on Longboat Key and its second year of holding a national ranking, returns Nov. 30 through Dec. 6 to the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center. The tournament, a USTA Category 2 designation, is open to men and women ages 55 to 80, for singles and doubles matches. The draw size for men is limited to 32 for singles and 16 teams for doubles for the 55, 60, 65 and 70 divisions. The draw size is limited to 16 for singles and eight teams in doubles in the 75 and 80 divisions. Draw size is limited to 16 singles and eight doubles teams for women in all age divisions. The draws will be limited to the best 32 or 16 players entered. Entries close at 6 p.m. Nov. 21. Registration is $50 for singles players and $40 for doubles players. For information, call the Tennis Center at 316-8367.

+ Observer Challenge rallies for its 11th year
The Observer Challenge is ready to make headlines again starting next month. The kickoff event for the Observer Challenge takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 9, at Sarasota Yacht Club. Following the cocktail reception, play starts the next morning and runs through Dec. 12, at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center. This year, there are five levels of play for four-player teams (with two men and two women on each team). Entry fee is $25 per player. Call 316-8367 for more information.