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…
The competition was fierce, with close to 280 players participating, but IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) was well represented in the winners’ circle at the recent Jason Morton Tournament. The following IOTC members were champions of their division: Mixed Doubles, 3.0: Mary Crump and Tony Crump Men’s Doubles, 3.5: Mark Sadosky and John Braunels Mixed Doubles,…
Fun, casual tennis, great Italian food, and good friends—what a perfect way to welcome in the new year! IronOaks Tennis Club players and their guests turned out in record numbers, and all had a wonderful time. Thanks to Kristina Traylor and her enthusiastic helpers for planning a perfect event!
Carole Rockland, IOTC Communications Chair Coming in as a wildcard team in the 65+ division, the IronOaks Tennis Club women’s 7.0 team Sandbar triumphed in the Sectionals competition in Scottsdale. They will be representing the Southwest Division at the next level of competition on Jan. 26-28 in Surprise, Ariz. The winner at that level will…
Carole Rockland, IOTC Communications Chair On Oct. 28 the Oakwood tennis courts were the site of a friendly competition between IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) and Robson Ranch Tennis Club. A total of 35 participants took to the courts, ending in a final result of Robson Ranch 18, IOTC 11. After a morning of tennis, the…