John Brasch High-level tennis is on tap for tennis aficionados this coming March as the 14th annual Jason Morton Tennis Classic returns to the courts designed by the tournament’s namesake, Jason Morton, a longtime legend in American senior tennis. Morton represented the U.S. on eight different international cup competitions and won over 100 gold…
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Sports, February 2018
IronOaks Tennis Team wins 2017 Southwest USTA Sectional
Linda Shanahan The IronOaks Tennis Team won the 2017 Southwest USTA Sectional in Surprise, Arizona. The competition took place in early December. The ladies 65 and over, doubles 7.0 team had to win their Regional Division prior to advancing to Sectionals. After a brief celebration of winning the Sectional competition, it is back to the…
Sports, February 2018
New Year’s Eve Tennis Bash at IronOaks was a great success
Ed Rockland, IOTC Reporter While most people were gearing up for the usual madcap evening of typical New Year’s Eve events, the IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) members were celebrating by – what else? -playing tennis! Play was organized by Coach Kwong and ran from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Sunday morning. Coach Kwong set up…
Sports, February 2018
SLCT tournament with SunBird
Sports, February 2018
CTC holds Gender Doubles tournament
Sports, February 2018
Sun Lakes Tennis Club Welcome Tournament
Clubs & Classes, February 2018
From “Battle of the Sexes” to the 14th Annual Jason Morton USTA Tournament
Bob Hirt Billie Jean King trounced Bobby Riggs on September 20, 1973, with Jason Morton officiating as Chair Umpire at that world-famous “Liberation Match” (the recent movie of this match was called Battle of the Sexes). This fact may not be well known, but it is well known that his efforts created an outstanding tennis…
Generals, February 2018
IronOaks Tennis Charity Dinner Dance for NWC
Carol Mellinger, IOTC Secretary Mark your calendars for Friday, March 9, 2018, starting at 5:00 p.m. The IronOaks Tennis Club will be hosting the second annual Charity Dinner Dance, with Thaddeus Rose providing entertainment. There will be raffle tickets, silent auction and tickets for your favorite baskets. All proceeds go to Neighbors Who Care. All…
Sports, February 2018
Cottonwood Tennis Club offers free lessons to newcomers and members
Penny Petersen Cottonwood Tennis Club has a long history of introducing newcomers to the joys of tennis as well as providing competitive and non-competitive ways to enjoy the sport. One of the best offerings CTC has is the free lessons provided every Monday and Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. from early October through April. The…