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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Dean Sinerius The Palm Creek vs. Cottonwood Tennis Showdown held Jan. 18 was a day filled with sizzling serves, daring volleys, and plenty of friendly banter. With matches spanning Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles, the event showcased both impressive athleticism and the camaraderie that makes tennis a unique sport. The Spirit of Sportsmanship:…
Dannette Hunnel With a nod to St. Valentine’s Day and just for fun, I looked into why we use the term “love” when playing tennis. The term has been used since the 1800s. Here is what I found: Myth #1: In sports, it’s common to refer to a nil or zero score as a duck…
Diana Dunaj-Kullman The IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) Executive Board hosted a complimentary catered end-of-year dinner on Dec. 28 for 78 of its members. The meal was served buffet-style on the Fitness Center patio, overlooking a spectacular winter sunset in Sun Lakes. Kristina Traylor, the tennis play director for the board, expertly orchestrated the event with…
The IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) in Sun Lakes is hosting the annual Jason Morton Tennis Classic from Feb. 26 through March 2. The USTA Level 6 tournament is a prize money event that attracts skilled, competitive local and out-of-state players from coast to coast for NTRP division-level singles and doubles play in age divisions from…