Pam Wortman First Baptist Church Sun Lakes (FBCSL) is really bringing the energy and making waves in our community. At FBCSL we are seeking to create a vibrant, engaging, uplifting environment for all. We desire to have a contagious faith, embracing creativity, connectivity, and vitality in Sun Lakes. If you’re looking for a church with…
David Zapatka If you have played pickleball very long, you’ve heard of this strategy, “hit the middle of the court.” What does this mean, why should we do it and why does it work? Our first thought may be that this means to hit the middle of the opponents’ side of the court. This is…
Linda Shanahan Three gentlemen from the IronOaks Pickleball Club recently competed in the Biofreeze USA Pickleball Championships in Mesa. Bill Corso and Tom Snider played at the 4.5 UTR-P level and went three games, with the gold medal winners losing in the final game 9 to 11 to earn the silver. Chris Cramer, a new…
It is thought the server has the advantage—not always. The fastest recorded serve at 157 mph was by John Isner. He recorded 113 aces during his 11-hour 2010 Wimbledon marathon, beating Nicolas Mahut. In the 2007 Indianapolis Tennis Championship Quarter Final, Sam Querrey displayed 10 consecutive aces against James Blake. In another match, Canadian player…
Barb Jorgensen The Cottonwood Tennis Club was entertained by the Rokusek’s Generation Polka Band after our Nov. 13 general membership meeting. Members enjoyed music, pizza, beer, and wine following this meeting. The club routinely holds social gatherings on the tennis court patio. You don’t have to play tennis to be a member of our club.…
Dannette Hunnel The biggest Cottonwood tennis event of the year, a weeklong tournament beginning Dec. 1, brought together nine local East Valley 55+ tennis clubs, attracting 110 participants at five levels, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, and 75+. We were also fortunate to have 70 helpful volunteers and many supportive spectators. Winners of each category are…