Kwong Young, USPTA Tennis Professional, IronOaks Tennis Club Courtesy and basic politeness are cornerstones of good sportsmanship—on the tennis court and beyond. Simple gestures like holding a door open or letting a driver merge into traffic reflect respect and good character. Tennis is no different. One common yet often overlooked courtesy in tennis happens during…
Tag: Tennis Club
February 2026, Sports
Cottonwood Tennis Club Women’s Monday League
Susie Dunn, Coordinator The Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC) Women’s Monday League celebrated the conclusion of the Women’s 3.0/3.5 fall season on Dec. 15, marking 10 weeks of competitive play. The festive atmosphere was enhanced by warm weather, reaching 75 degrees, making it fun to see spring appear. The event features 20 regular players, including newcomer…
February 2026, Front Page
IronOaks Tennis Club Celebrates Successful Year
D.D. Kullman The IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) wrapped up a dynamic and successful year with its annual Year-End Bash held Saturday evening, Dec. 27, at 5 p.m. on the patio of the Stone & Barrel restaurant. Approximately 70 members and their guests gathered for an evening of celebration, connection, and reflection. Attendees enjoyed hors d’oeuvres…
January 2026, Sports
The Tennis Court: Your Dance Floor for Movement and Mastery
Kwong Young, USPTA Tennis Professional, IronOaks Tennis Club Think of a tennis court as a vast dance floor—a space designed for movement, rhythm, and flow. Unlike a crowded dance floor where people constantly bump into one another, a tennis court offers generous room for just two players on each side. It’s your personal stage to…
January 2026, Sports
The Rain Did Not Dampen Our Spirit
Barb Jorgensen Rain can’t stop us. With assistance from our friends/neighbors at the IronOaks Tennis Club, a few matches were held there. Some were moved to Palo Verde, and some players returned to finish under the lights. We were back on schedule by Friday morning for our annual Bradshaw-Neu Charity Tennis Classic, which was held…
January 2026, Sports
The Women Behind the Scenes at Cottonwood Tennis Club—Part 3 of 3
Part 3 of this “Men Behind the Scenes” has been tweaked to spotlight one of the superwomen behind the scenes. Cottonwood Tennis Club is so successful because of the members who are so generous with their time and talent. This month’s spotlight is Teresa Hermsen. Teresa provides leadership to our food court activities year round.…
Sports, December 2025
The Men Behind the Scenes at Cottonwood Tennis Club—Part 2 of 3
Although our HOA does a great job with our tennis courts, many people, including Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC) members, don’t realize that we have a crew of volunteers who provide additional services to keep them up and running. Everything is in great shape. It really takes a village. Spencer Roberts is one of those exceptional…
Sports, December 2025
IronOaks Tennis Club Kicks Off Season with Festive Welcome Back Fall Fiesta
DD Kullman The IronOaks Tennis Club’s (IOTC) Welcome Back Fall Fiesta brought players together for fun, fashion, and flavorful tacos to celebrate the return of tennis season. The IronOaks Tennis Club officially launched the new tennis season in style with its annual Welcome Back Fall Fiesta on Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.…
Sports, December 2025
70 Never Looked So Good!
Barb Jorgensen A combination of women tennis players from IronOaks and Cottonwood Tennis Clubs have united to play in a 70+ USTA League in the East Valley. This Queens of the Court team is led by Diane James (captain) and Barb Jorgensen (co-captain). Diane works in legal court cases, thus, the play on the name.…
October 2025, Sports
Registration Is Now Open!
The Cottonwood Tennis Club, host of the largest multi-club charity tennis event in the East Valley, is proud to roll out new software that simplifies registration. The Bradshaw-Neu Charity Tennis Classic runs Nov. 16-23. It’s a fun-filled eight-day tennis tournament open to all 55+ communities in the area. This year, even more clubs have been…