Dave Wilcox, President, IOTC Fun, social and competitive play leads us up to the fall tennis season which began with the annual July 4th Pancake Breakfast Social and was enjoyed by 66 sun-loving folks, 44 desiring to play and 22 more enjoying the social environment and the great pancake breakfast prepared by Carol Mellinger and…
Tag: IronOaks Tennis Club
Sports, August 2017
IronOaks Tennis member wins USTA national
Denise Lott IronOaks Tennis Club member Jack Sanders secured a major victory with a first-place win at the United States Tennis Association’s National Tournament in Vancouver. This was part of USTA’s Grand Slam series of four open events — played on grass, clay, indoors and outdoors. The Vancouver section was played indoors. Jack and his…
Sports, June 2017
IronOaks Tennis Club to host Pancake Breakfast July 1
A little tennis or pickleball, then a great pancake breakfast will be a good start for your 4th of July celebrations. IronOaks Tennis Club is hosting the annual July Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, July 1, 2017. All local tennis clubs and pickleball clubs are invited for the doubles mixer at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast to…
Sports, April 2017
Iron/Oaks Tennis Center hosts USTA Jason Morton Tournament
Denise Lott The annual USTA Jason Morton Tennis Tournament, hosted by the IronOaks Tennis Club at the IronOaks Tennis Center, was a big success. A field of 130 players competed in multiple matches throughout four days. The players ranged in age from 14 to 80. Many flew or drove in just for the event, coming…
Sports, March 2017
Mark your calendars: IronOaks Tennis Club hosting Charity Dinner Dance, March 25
IronOaks Tennis Club is sponsoring a Charity Dinner/Dance to benefit Neighbors Who Care on Saturday, March 25. All Sun Lakes tennis club members and their guests are invited. Thaddeus Rose Band will be the entertainment and throughout the evening fundraising events will take place. This includes a 50/50 raffle, silent auctions and basket raffles. Cost…
Sports, March 2017
Dedication to Don Neu at IronOaks Tennis Social
Denise Lott Our community still feels the gap left by the sudden death of Don Neu, an avid tennis player and involved member of the community. In remembrance of Don, the IronOaks Tennis Club collected funds to install a bench with a memorial plaque. The plaque reads, “In Memory of Don Neu—A Dear Friend—2/11/2017—From Members…
Sports, March 2017
IronOaks Tennis Club holds Jason Morton USTA Competition
Denise Lott The Jason Morton Tournament, being held at IronOaks Tennis Club on March 2-5, 2017, is a USTA Level II tournament. As a sectional level event, participants can receive ranking points. In addition, there are cash awards for all levels of play. Tennis professional Josh Bates will be coordinating the matches. Meals and snacks…
Sports, February 2017
IronOaks Tennis Players dominate SW Seniors
Denise Lott IronOaks Tennis Club is home to four of the No. 1 players in the USTA (United States Tennis Association) southwest region comprising Arizona, New Mexico and El Paso. Ranking in their age groups, we have the No. 1 and No. 2 in the 70 age bracket doubles players. Top ranked is Leo Lapane,…
Clubs & Classes, January 2017
IronOaks Tennis member Paulson ranks USTA #1
Denise Lott Len Paulsen, longtime member of the IronOaks tennis community, is well-recognized in his USTA (United States Tennis Association) age group. He is undefeated in the 85 plus category in Arizona, and that makes him currently our No. 1 state player. This is a rolling standing rank. In addition, his skills have earned him…
Sports, December 2016
IronOaks Tennis members compete at Huntsman
Denise Lott Several IronOaks Tennis Club players traveled to St. George, Utah to participate in the annual Huntsman World Senior Games. This competition drew over 11,000 athletes from 72 countries, involved in 27 different sporting fields. The matches were tough. Our ladies’ teams did especially well, with Lois Newman and Drena Radcliffe securing the second…