This year, the 2022 Jason Morton Memorial Tournament attracted 218 entrants. Most are locals or from the surrounding cities such as Tucson, but some came as far as Washington State, Oregon, Minnesota, and Chicago. This annual Level 5 tournament covers all divisions from Open, Age, Men and Ladies Singles/Doubles, and NTRP-rated players. Many came out…
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Sports, March 2022
1st Annual Grand Slam Tournament Supports Neighbors Who Care, Inc.
Neighbors Who Care provides much-needed assistance in Sun Lakes and the surrounding communities. Let’s come together and support this organization. Your generosity is truly appreciated. Please join us on Sunday, March 22, for our 1st Annual Grand Slam Tennis Tournament at IronOaks Tennis Club. This charitable event is sponsored by IronOaks, Sun Lakes, Cottonwood Palo…
Sports, March 2022
IronOaks Tennis Club Holds Annual Gender Doubles Tournament
The Oakwood tennis courts were buzzing with activity from Jan. 17 to 22 as IOTC members competed in the annual Gender Doubles Tournament. A total of 60 participants competed in over 40 matches. The 14 men’s teams and 16 ladies’ teams treated spectators to some outstanding tennis and lots of close matches before the following…
Sports, January 2022
Sun Lakes Tennis Players Earn Regional and National Recognition
Carole Rockland Several local tennis players were recently rewarded for their efforts in regional and national competition. Barb Jorgensen, a member of both IronOaks Tennis Club and Cottonwood Tennis Club, competed at the USTA Southwest Scottsdale Adult Tournament. Barb faced intense competition from younger players, but emerged as the Women’s 55 Singles Champion and earned second…
Generals, November 2021
IOTC Fitness Clothing Sale
Looking to refresh your wardrobe for tennis, pickleball, golf, or fitness? Come to the IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) sale of gently used fitness clothing on Saturday, Nov. 6, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the patio of the IronOaks Fitness Center. The sale will offer hundreds of items for both men and women in a…
Sports, August 2021
Celebrating the Fourth of July with Tennis and Pancakes
Sporting red, white, and blue, a crowd of 55 IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) members celebrated the Fourth of July with fun social tennis followed by a delicious breakfast of pancakes, sausage, fruit, and mimosas. Thanks to the committee members who organized this great event! Interested in joining the fun and becoming an IOTC member? Stop…
Features, June 2021
Len Paulson Is on Top of the World at 90
Carole Rockland What do you give an avid tennis player who’s turning 90? If you’re Len Paulson’s daughters, you give him a trip to the Wilson World Tennis Classic in Palm Desert, Calif. Len, a member of the IronOaks Tennis Club for over 20 years, repaid their generosity by winning three straight matches, achieving first…
Front Page, June 2021
IOTC Celebrates Independence Day
Carole Rockland IronOaks Tennis Club invites all members to join in the celebration of Independence Day weekend with pancakes and tennis. This traditional event will be held on Saturday, July 3, at 7:30 a.m. The morning will begin with a few rounds of social tennis, followed by delicious member-prepared pancakes, sausage, fruit, coffee, and juice,…
Sports, May 2021
Dave Withers Joins IOTC Board
Carole Rockland IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) is happy to welcome Dave Withers as the new club treasurer. He joins fellow board members President Dick Eslick, Vice President Molly Bergesen, and Secretary Edith Tanniru. As COVID numbers are improving, IOTC looks forward to hosting the traditional July 4 Pancake Breakfast Social for members. Watch for details…
Sports, September 2020
IronOaks Tennis Club Plans a Busy Year!
Carole Rockland The new IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) Board has planned a busy year of tennis for members. The opening event will be a “welcome back” mixer with Cottonwood Tennis Club on Saturday, Nov. 7. December will feature the traditional New Year’s Eve mixer, open to all local tennis clubs. A highlight of this event…