Denise Lott IronOaks’ Volunteer Recognition dinner is held annually in appreciation of the efforts of its many helpers that keep the club’s activities flowing smoothly. Each year one special volunteer is selected to be recognized and for the 2015 event this was John Radcliffe. John has been instrumental in developing and maintaining our USTA women’s…
Jenny Browne The Tennis Club at IronOaks Fitness and Racquet Club hosted another great event in March. The Clay Court Tournament brought out some of the best seen match-ups of the season. There were three divisions in the men’s doubles and two divisions for the women. Group One – Men: 1st Mario Dominguez and Tim…
Denise Lott IronOaks Tennis Club welcomes Jenny Browne. Jenny will hold the position of Racquet Activities Coordinator. She is excited to build great relationships with the members by planning and promoting events, clinics and assisting with tournament organization. Please check the Fitness Center for her office hours. Tennis has been a large part of her…
Jenny Browne The Jason Morton Tournament was held at the IronOaks Fitness and Racquet Club from March 5-8. This is the 13th year that IronOaks has hosted this event and with 97 participants, it did not disappoint. Many of the IronOaks Tennis members held the top two positions in their respective age groups this year.…
Denise Lott Our men’s USTA team had exciting news. They captured the 2014 65 Plus USTA 7.0 Sectionals held at the Tucson Racquet and Sports Club. There were teams from El Paso, Las Cruces, Albuquerque, Tucson and Sun Lakes competing in their bracket. They now are advancing to the national championship held in Surprise on…
Denise Lott The USTA Southwest Hall of Fame Selection Committee has announced its two newly-elected members for 2014. One of those is IronOaks Tennis Club member Anne Guerrant. Anne is recognized for her continued dedication, service and commitment to the sport. Anne, of Gilbert, Arizona, was a former great professional player playing in the 1970’s.…
Denise Lott IronOaks Tennis Club was the scene of a friendly rivalry with our Cottonwood neighbors as IronOaks hosted a Saturday mixer between the two clubs. With 100 players participating, half from each club, we enjoyed great tennis, along with breakfast, lunch and snacks for players and spectators. After playing 397 games within 30 sets,…
Denise Lott Sectional Tournament: Three IronOaks teams competed in the USTA Southwest Section Championships in Albuquerque. Our women’s 7.0 team took first place and is advancing to the USTA National competition in Surprise on November 7–9. Our men’s 8.0 team took second place in a wrenching battle that kept them out of first by a…
Denise Lott USTA Sectionals in Albuquerque, New Mexico were held September 19-21. IronOaks Tennis Club was well represented with 27 members competing as part of the Phoenix Southwest USTA. With other Sun Lakes spectators going to be part of the fun, we totaled about 40 people attending. Men’s 7.0 team: Ken Stanley (captain), Randy McManus,…