Larry Wolfe After finishing the regular Winter Season with a 13-5 record, the A-1 Golf Carts team, managed by Dave Kratz, rolled to victory in the season-ending tournament, winning all three of their contests. Here’s how the tournament unfolded: In the opening game, the second-seeded First Response Roofing team, managed by Tom Erpelding, edged the…
Larry Wolfe The Sun Division Winter League Champion Camp Hilby team continued their winning ways and captured the Winter Tournament title in a thrilling final game, but let’s start from the beginning. In the opener, the third-seeded Redeemed Team, managed by Ron Carmichael, cruised to a 19-12 victory over Manager Kim Whitney’s second-seeded Wolfe &…
Kathy Hoff, Publicist March was a busy month for Sun Lakes Bocce Ball Club! The Battle of the Sexes tournament was on March 27, which was exciting and extremely competitive. Pictures of the winners and their names will be in next month’s Splash article. The winners of the Second Annual Harry Bicchieri Memorial Competitive Tournament,…
Larry Wolfe The Lady Sluggers wrapped up their 2025 season with a successful record of 17 wins versus 13 losses. After their final game (a win!) at the Field of Dreams, a cookout was held for the players, their opponents that day (Sunland Village), and a large contingent of fans, including many from our Men’s…
This year’s Jason Morton Tennis Classic was blessed with picture-perfect weather for the 230 players and spectators. Morton was the founder and designer of the IronOaks tennis facility, and this tournament has a long history at IronOaks. Matt Gleason, USTA Southwest Tournament Director, oversees this annual event and was on hand during the five days.…
Dannette Hunnel Impressive skills and fierce competition took place on the Cottonwood tennis courts during February. In the Mixed Doubles Tournament, strategy, talent, patience, and partner communication were exhibited throughout the weeklong event. Spectators witnessed a rollercoaster of skills from these boy/girl, American/Canadian partnerships with dynamic, up-to-the-minute performances and great moments of sportsmanship. The play…
DD Kullman The IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) hosted an exciting, weeklong Mixed Doubles Tournament Feb. 10–15. The annual event celebrated winning teams in Men’s and Women’s 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0 level doubles play. Thirteen teams played during the week, and the finals were held on Feb. 15, followed by a luncheon and club socializing. Congratulations…
Dannette Hunnel Even as pickleball’s popularity surges, tennis participation in the United States rose to 25.7 million players in 2024, the sport’s fifth consecutive year of growth, says the U.S. Tennis Association, citing an analysis of numbers drawn from two studies not yet fully released. The jump of 1.9 million players from 2023’s total of…
Dannette Hunnel Tennis dress code was written for Wimbledon in the 1880s because sweat stains were considered improper and unsightly. It was decided that white should be worn to minimize the visibility, as sweat is more apparent on colorful clothing. Beginning in the 1920s, women’s tennis fashion became more daring, comprised of knee-length skirts and…
Dannette Hunnel The Cottonwood Tennis Club was pleased to receive a $4,000 grant from the Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation for the purchase of new court benches. Cottonwood Tennis Club President Susan Hood stated, “On behalf of the Cottonwood Tennis Club, we thank the Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation for helping our club acquire new…