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…
Barb Jorgensen Free tennis classes are being offered on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at the Cottonwood tennis courts. The classes are open to anyone interested in learning tennis. You do not have to be a member of Cottonwood Tennis Club. You only need to live in the Sun Lakes area. This is a Cottonwood Palo…
Ray Texeira The Senior Games trophy wants to come home to one of the communities, either Sun Lakes Country Club, Cottonwood Palo Verde, IronOaks, or Robson Reserve. The games will be played at various locations within these communities. The events are currently being finalized. There is a game for anyone to play, regardless of age,…
The 2024 Bradshaw/Neu Tennis Tournament, sponsored by the Cottonwood Tennis Club, will take place Sunday, Dec. 1, through Saturday, Dec. 7. The Bradshaw/Neu is the largest and most exciting tournament of the year for both participants and spectators. Entry is open to all 55+ communities in the area, and all the Cottonwood courts are used…
Judith Gahide More than 50 members attended the IronOaks Tennis Club’s annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast. Members prepared a bountiful, colorful spread that was enjoyed by all. This event is a club favorite and always has a patriotic showing of red, white, and blue.