Just like all vehicle drivers must obey the traffic lights to drive effectively, tennis players must visually section off the court using the same three-color scheme to play better tennis. Red Light: Back court behind or slightly in front of baseline area. Control aggressive hitting or being neutral where you are hitting. Medium to medium…
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July 2024, Sports
CMGA Weekly Putting Contest
Buddy Meola The Cottonwood Men’s Golf Association has partnered with San Tan Golf Carts to offer a putting contest every Friday through September. The contest is open to men and women from all the Sun Lakes communities. The contest starts on the Cottonwood golf course putting green at 4:45 p.m. There is a $5 entry…
July 2024, Sports
Sun Lakes Lady Putters
Susan Gottschalk Carol Wenger is a founding member of the Sun Lakes Lady Putters, which was established in 1997 with an original 35 members. And while Carol has served on various projects and committees, her favorites involved using her artistic and craft talents. As the longest-serving flight leader, Carol has led the Wednesday Lady Putters…
Sports, July 2024
Oakwood Couples 9-Hole League
The Oakwood Couples 9-Hole League season came to an end in May with morning golf and a luncheon, which was attended by 44 golfers. Membership applications for the 2024-25 season will go out in August, and we will be reconvening our new season in November of 2024. Each year our league has a 50/50 raffle…
July 2024, Sports
Tennis Club Splashes into Happy Hour Fridays
Barb Jorgensen and Julia Romanin It was a “twofer”! The Cottonwood Tennis Club moved their May Fun Friday Happy Hour event to the Michigan pool on May 31, celebrating both National Tennis Month and National Hamburger Month. Teresa Hermsen and her crew organized the event with barbecued hamburgers and hot dogs and chips for more…
July 2024, Sports
IronOaks Lady Breakers: Prize Challenges
Our ladies league meets every week year round except holidays. This is the time of the year when some of our members take off for less warm climates and the best time to come check us out and get some weekly practice without even joining! You’re in charge, and you decide whether our group of…
Sports, July 2024
IOTC Members Going to 2024 USTA Sectionals!
Carole Rockland Ellen Maurer and Kay Wengert, two members of the IronOaks Tennis Club, will be competing in the USTA Southwest Sectionals in Surprise, Ariz., Sept. 13-15. They play for Pam Kinney’s 55 and over women’s doubles 7.0 team, winning their league and allowing them to advance. Kay and Ellen were undefeated playing together during…
July 2024, Sports
IronOaks Breakers Pool League
Tera Crisalida Play began on June 24 for the IronOaks Breakers Pool league summer 8-Ball Tournament. Who will emerge as the winner? Stay tuned for next month’s Splash article to find out. The league welcomes all residents of IronOaks and has regularly scheduled league play on Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. (8-ball), Thursdays…
July 2024, Sports
Building Bridges—Making Friends
Maryann Sinerius Short Court Tennis was introduced at the Cottonwood Palo Verde tennis courts to help people try the sport of tennis. It was designed for those who: • Love tennis but can’t play the full court • People with mobility limitations or recovering from injury • People who may have been uncomfortable with the…
Sports, July 2024
Rounding Third and Heading for Home!
Larry Wolfe Our Summer League is well underway and will continue through Sept. 19. Our four-team league plays doubleheaders every Tuesday and Thursday morning. In order to try to “beat the heat,” the first pitch is at 7:30 a.m. Bring your sunscreen and come by the field to watch our guys “sweat it out”! At…