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…
Tag: Tennis Club
October 2025, Sports
Play Smarter, Not Harder: Becoming a Tactical Player
Kwong Young, USPTA Tennis Professional, IronOaks Tennis Club Are you a tactical player—or just a casual hitter hoping for results without a plan? Winning in tennis isn’t just about power or luck. It’s about controlling the ball with direction, spin, pace, and accuracy so you dictate the rally instead of reacting to it. Start by…
August 2025, Sports
Cottonwood Tennis Club Braves the Afternoon Summer
Barb Jorgensen The Tennis Club had an early 4th of July celebration June 27 on the tennis patio. Members brought fans and misters to help with the heat. “What heat?” they said! This club parties like it’s 1999! There was fabulous camaraderie, and everyone pitched in to make the Red, White & Brew event a…
June 2025, Front Page
Cottonwood Tennis Club Holds First Short Court Tennis Event
Barb Jorgensen Bill Swift was in charge of Cottonwood Tennis Club’s last social event for the season. He corralled almost 40 players for a double-elimination type tournament—tournament being a dicey word, as it was all about fun! Teams were formed by random draw, building future friendships between players who may not have known each other…
April 2025, Sports
A Nail-Biter! The Cottonwood Tennis Club 2025 Mixed Doubles Tournament
Dannette Hunnel Impressive skills and fierce competition took place on the Cottonwood tennis courts during February. In the Mixed Doubles Tournament, strategy, talent, patience, and partner communication were exhibited throughout the weeklong event. Spectators witnessed a rollercoaster of skills from these boy/girl, American/Canadian partnerships with dynamic, up-to-the-minute performances and great moments of sportsmanship. The play…
April 2025, Sports
Winners Net Kudos at IronOaks Tennis Club’s Gender Doubles Tournament
DD Kullman The IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) hosted an exciting, weeklong Mixed Doubles Tournament Feb. 10–15. The annual event celebrated winning teams in Men’s and Women’s 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0 level doubles play. Thirteen teams played during the week, and the finals were held on Feb. 15, followed by a luncheon and club socializing. Congratulations…
April 2025, Sports
Fashion Police for the Cottonwood Tennis Club Need Not Apply
Dannette Hunnel Tennis dress code was written for Wimbledon in the 1880s because sweat stains were considered improper and unsightly. It was decided that white should be worn to minimize the visibility, as sweat is more apparent on colorful clothing. Beginning in the 1920s, women’s tennis fashion became more daring, comprised of knee-length skirts and…
Sports, April 2025
Cottonwood Tennis Club Receives Generous Grant
Dannette Hunnel The Cottonwood Tennis Club was pleased to receive a $4,000 grant from the Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation for the purchase of new court benches. Cottonwood Tennis Club President Susan Hood stated, “On behalf of the Cottonwood Tennis Club, we thank the Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation for helping our club acquire new…
Sports, April 2025
Cottonwood Tennis Club Seeking a Few Good Men
Dannette Hunnel The focus of our club is to play tennis, but there is so much more that goes on with the Cottonwood Tennis Club that doesn’t require court play. There are many fun activities that bring all members together. We often have social gatherings that require a little lifting, set-up of audio/sound equipment for…
April 2025, Sports
First Annual Short-Court Tennis Tournament Coming Up April 19
Barb Jorgensen and Maryann Sinerius Short-court tennis was introduced by the Cottonwood Tennis Club in 2024 to help people try the sport of tennis. It was designed for those who: • Love tennis but can’t play the full court, • Have mobility limitations or are recovering from injury, and • May have been uncomfortable with…