Penny Petersen The Don Neu Memorial Tennis Event was held March 12-14 at the Cottonwood tennis courts. All funds raised went to the Boys & Girls Club of Chandler and designated toward their tennis for youth programs. The event was open to tennis players from Cottonwood Palo Verde, IronOaks, Sun Lakes CC, Springfield, SunBird and…
Tag: Cottonwood Tennis Club
Sports, May 2019
CW Tennis Club elects new officers
The Cottonwood Tennis Club held a Patio Party at Palo Verde and also elected officers for the 2019-2020 season as part of the last general meeting of the year. Officers elected were President Mary Ann Rice, Vice President Laks Jagnandan, Secretary Jenette Curran, Treasurer Spencer Roberts. Jerry Higgins will continue as the tournament director and…
Sports, April 2019
What’s the difference between a “social” and a “tournament?”
Penny Petersen Cottonwood Tennis Club has many activities: daily play, league play, open play time, social events with other clubs and tournaments. A tournament is a multi-day competitive matching to determine the top three teams in each ability level. Members who wish to compete sign up with a partner. Only CTC members are eligible to…
Sports, April 2019
Cottonwood Tennis Club’s Mix Doubles Tournament was fun for all
Penny Petersen Cottonwood Tennis Club’s Mixed Doubles Tournament began Sunday, February 10, in rainy conditions and ended Saturday, February 16, in great weather. First, Second and Third Place winners in four different ability levels emerged by the end of the week-long tournament. There were 74 players participating. Most teams played three matches prior to the…
Sports, March 2019
Cottonwood Tennis Club’s Men’s and Women’s Doubles winners
Penny Petersen Cottonwood Tennis Club held its annual Gender Doubles Tournament January 6-12. It started out on a rainy Sunday, but the rest of the week was perfect for tennis. There were 88 players participating (44 teams in six categories). Final results are as follows: Red Division – Men: Champions: Bob Walk and Bruce Beelman;…
Sports, February 2019
Triple “T” a fun team endeavor at Cottonwood
Penny Petersen Cottonwood Tennis Club held its Triple “T (Team Tennis Tournament) December 5 to 8. There were four teams competing for the number one rating. First place was won by “The Racqueteers” with 59%. Their captain was Mary Park. The “Lovers” with Sandy Casale as captain and “the Aces” with Susie Dunn as captain…
Sports, February 2019
Cottonwood’s Gender Doubles begins with drenching rain
Penny Petersen Cottonwood Tennis Club’s Men’s and Women’s Doubles Tournament (Gender Doubles) began Sunday, January 6. It did not start out well. The first matches were to be played at 9:00 a.m. But it rained all night Saturday night and at 8:30 a.m. Sunday morning, it looked more like the Northwest than Arizona. By 9:00…
Clubs & Classes, January 2019
Annual Bradshaw Tournament attracts 150 participants
Penny Petersen The Bradshaw Tennis Tournament is the largest tennis gathering of the year and includes entrants from Sun Lakes 1, Cottonwood Palo Verde, Ironwood, Oakwood, SunBird and Springfield. This year, there were 150 participants competing in Men’s and Women’s Doubles. New elements were added, including Fast Serve and Placement competitions. An exhibition match was…
Clubs & Classes, December 2018
Cottonwood’s new tournament director hits the ground running
Penny Petersen Just as the tennis season was about to start, Cottonwood Tennis Club learned that their tournament directors were unable to perform. President Bill Gosiak sent urgent memos searching for a replacement. He was about to divide up the job when former President Nadine Sutter and Barb Jorgenson saved the day. They brought Jerry…
Clubs & Classes, November 2018
Learn tennis! It’s fun and free at Cottonwood courts
Penny Petersen Free tennis lessons, courtesy of Cottonwood Tennis Club, are just beginning. Every Monday and Tuesday evening, teachers and students gather on Court 1 at 7:00 p.m. Everyone who wants to learn a fun and challenging game is welcome to attend. You do not have to be a member of Cottonwood Tennis Club to…