DD Kullman On April 6 the IronOaks Tennis Club hosted its Season Farewell Potluck in the new Poolside building. More than 65 people attended the event. Members shared various delicious, homemade dishes—everything from appetizers and salads to main entrées and desserts. The building’s new layout was conducive to the buffet-style potluck, with plenty of counter…
DD Kullman IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) is home to nearly 300 members, many of whom are celebrated players. One such member, Marv Jensen, is a USTA-rated 3.5-level player who has won the USTA National 65 and over tournament and a total of 10 national USTA tournaments. He’s won matches on both hard and clay courts…
DD Kullman The IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) hosted an exciting, weeklong Gender Doubles Tournament Jan. 13–18. More than 40 matches were held over six days, and 24 teams participated. The annual event celebrated winning teams in men’s and women’s 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0 level doubles play. Following are the results of the doubles pairs winners:…
DD Kullman IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) offers a new spin on tennis, ideal for beginning players or those with injuries or mobility challenges. Masters Tennis sounds like it’s reserved for seasoned champions, but it’s almost the opposite. Masters Tennis is very similar to the actual sport of tennis, except it’s played on a smaller, 60-foot…
Carole Rockland More than 80 members of the IronOaks Tennis Club came out to start the season with a morning of social tennis, fun, and good food. The event on Nov. 9 was hosted by the Valley of the Sun tennis team Party at the Net. They provided a delicious assortment of chilis and cornbread,…
Carole Rockland Congratulations to National Champions Mary Ellen O’Brien, Ellen Maurer, and Kay Wengert! Playing as part of the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department Mountain View Tennis Center’s team, they came home with the National Championship title in the USTA Adult League 55+ 7.0 division. In the final four competition in Scottsdale, the…
Carol Rockland Kay Wengert and Ellen Maurer, IronOaks Tennis Club members, are the reigning 55-and-over Sectional 7.0 doubles team! They achieved this honor in the competition at Surprise, Ariz., Sept. 13-15. They now move on to National competition to be held in Scottsdale Nov. 1-3. Congratulations and good luck at Nationals, Kay and Ellen!
The IronOaks Tennis Club Board has planned a full calendar of events suitable for players of all levels. The interclub events provide great competition, while the social events offer friendly tennis, good food, and plenty of time to make new friends. Scheduled Events: Saturday, Nov. 9: Welcome Back “Fall Fiesta” Social Saturday, Nov. 23: Interclub…
Fall will be a busy season on the IronOaks tennis courts. The IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) has something for everyone! Looking for social tennis? Don’t miss the big Welcome Back Fall Fiesta event on Saturday, Nov. 9. This is a great chance to play some friendly tennis, meet new friends, and enjoy a “walkaway taco.”…
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…