Carole Rockland, Communications Chair, IronOaks Tennis Club Tennis players in IronOaks will have lots of opportunities for competitive and social play this fall. The following special events are on the fall calendar: Saturday, Oct. 14: IOTC/Springfield Tennis Club Social at Springfield Saturday, Oct. 28: IOTC/Robson Ranch Tennis Club Social at IronOaks Saturday, Nov. 4: “Welcome…
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Sports, October 2023
IronOaks Tennis Club Beats the Heat!
Carole Rockland, IronOaks Tennis Club Communications Chair Avid tennis players from IOTC gathered on Aug. 25 for the first “Serve & Sip” evening event. By starting tennis play after the sun had set, they were able to enjoy an hour of friendly tennis followed by social time on the veranda. A good time was had…
August 2023, Sports
IronOaks Tennis Club Celebrates the Fourth of July
Judy Gahide Attendees of the IronOaks Tennis Club’s Annual Pancake Breakfast, celebrating the Fourth of July, enjoyed a delicious spread of pancakes, sausage, and fresh fruit after playing early morning tennis. The patriotism and pride was evident by many sporting red, white, and blue. Even the oven-like temperatures didn’t dampen spirits, as the patio misters…
Sports, June 2023
IOTC Elects New Officers
Congratulations and thanks to the following IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) members who will serve as officers for the coming year: President: Christopher “CJ” Berry Vice President: Rick Kenny Treasurer: Sandy Traylor Secretary: D.D. Kullman Play Director: Kristina Traylor The board meets regularly on the first Monday of each month in the IronOaks Fitness Center. Summer…
Sports, June 2023
IOTC Members Shine at Ocotillo Village Tournament
Carole Rockland Several IronOaks Tennis Club members participated in the USTA Level 6 Volvo Cars Gilbert Open at Ocotillo Village April 27 through April 30. Congratulations to Tim Shum and Chris Bernabe for their first-place finish in the Men’s 60+ Doubles Division, and to Cindy Guillaume and Barb Jorgensen for their first-place finish in the 18+…
Sports, May 2023
Tennis Keeps You Young!
Carole Rockland, Publicity Chair, IronOaks Tennis Club What do all these lovely ladies have in common? They are all active IronOaks Tennis Club members, and they were all born in 1943. The group recently gathered at Stone & Barrel for a joint celebration of this year’s significant birthday. Sharing friendship, food, and tennis does, indeed,…
Sports, April 2023
IronOaks Tennis Club Mixed Doubles Champions Are Crowned
Carole Rockland The IronOaks Tennis Club recently completed the annual Mixed Doubles Tournament. There were two levels of play. Division I winners were Bob Lynne and Cathy Coin (first place) and Mike and Carmella Davin (second place). Division II winners were Tom Crookston and Julie Tunnell (first place) and Jeff Groudan and Melissa Emery (second…
Sports, April 2023
Jason Morton Tennis Classic
Wow! The annual Jason Morton Tennis Classic Tournament 2023 had its second largest number of entries (230). Besides local players, out-of-state players came from as far away as Florida, Chicago, New Mexico, and Washington State to compete. Mother nature blessed the players with cooler temperatures and a slight breeze to help cool off these tennis…
Sports, April 2023
Love Was in the Air
Carole Rockland The IronOaks Tennis Club held its annual Valentine Social on Feb. 11 at the Oakwood tennis courts. What could be a more appropriate way to prepare for Valentine’s Day than a sport that features Love in its scoring? Thirty-two participants took part in doubles play over four 30-minute sessions. Random pairing of partners…
Sports, March 2023
IronOaks Tennis Club Gender Doubles Winners Crowned
The annual IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) Gender Doubles Tournament, held from Jan. 17-21, featured intense competition on the courts. In spite of a few rain delays, competition ended on Saturday, as scheduled, with the following results: Men’s Division 1: First place: Jim Bowles and Bob Lynne, second place: Bill Cunningham and Craig Twitchell Men’s Division…