Get ready to serve up some fun because May is National Tennis Month! Whether you are new to the game, an experienced player or you’re coming back after some time away, get moving and join in the celebration of the world’s healthiest sport. Interested in knowing what your local club has to offer: www.cottonwoodtennisclub.com.
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Sports, May 2026
Cottonwood Tennis Monday Women’s 3.0/3.5 League News
Susie Dunn Our CTC Monday women’s spring league included over 20 participants throughout a 12–week time frame. Because our yearly gender and mixed tournaments fell between the twelve weeks, we switched it up a bit. The first six weeks we practiced with our designated partners that we were going to play with in the tournament,…
Sports, May 2026
Turning Frustration into Focus: The True Test of a Player
Kwong Young, USPTA Tennis Professional, IronOaks Tennis Club As a player, do you recognize the signs of frustration when they start to creep in? It can happen to anyone. A few unforced errors, a missed easy shot, a double fault at the worst moment, or even a questionable line call—suddenly, your rhythm is gone. Maybe…
May 2026, Front Page
Tennis Clinic for Sun Lakes Players
Barb Jorgensen In February of this year, Sun Lakes tennis enthusiasts enjoyed a unique opportunity to learn from collegiate-level talent. Grand Canyon University (GCU) head coach, Dane Vorster and assistant coach, Oleksandra Dobranos conducted an engaging coaching drill for a select group of players from both the Cottonwood and lronOaks Tennis Clubs. The event was…
May 2026, Front Page
IronOaks 4.5 Tennis Champions
Valley of the Sun League The “Desert Doubles” tennis team, who plays out of IronOaks Tennis Center, finished in first place in their division of “The Valley of the Sun” 4.5 League. Team members: captain Cathy Coin, co-captain Amy Clubb, Stephani Schaefer, Carmella Davin, Michelle Cohrs, Sandy Garry, Denise Wolfe, Traci Lynch, Joy Bowles, Anne…
March 2026
Multi-Club Tennis Social Event
Four local tennis clubs recently gathered for an exciting multi-club social hosted by the Cottonwood Tennis Club. More than 85 players from Robson Ranch, Trilogy, SunBird, and Cottonwood participated in the event. Teams were thoughtfully mixed across all clubs based on skill level, a format that was met with an enthusiastic, “We love this!” from…
February 2026, Sports
Tennis Is the Healthiest Sport in the World
Barb Jorgensen Tennis provides a unique combination of cardiovascular, strength, and cognitive benefits, making it a strong contender for the title of the world’s healthiest sport, according to research and organizations like the USTA. Increased Longevity: Tennis players can live significantly longer, with some studies showing nearly 10 years more than sedentary individuals, outperforming other…
January 2026, Sports
Senior Olympics Table Tennis Champion Is Sun Lakes Resident
Ruthanne Strohn Sun Lakes resident Kenneth Nichols won the Championship at the National Senior Olympics in Table Tennis, which were held in Des Moines, Iowa, in August. Ken had qualified to play in previous years by winning the Arizona Senior Olympics in 2020-2022, but to play in this year’s Nationals, he had to requalify. He…
January 2026, Features
IOTC Shines at 2025 Bradshaw-Neu Charity Tennis Classic!
DD Kullman The annual Bradshaw-Neu Charity Tennis Classic, held Nov. 16-22 and hosted by the Cottonwood Palo Verde Tennis Club, drew an impressive field of more than 115 players from across the Valley, including 44 talented competitors from IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC). We’re proud to celebrate several IOTC members who brought home victories in their…
December 2025, Front Page
Veterans Day Celebration Honors Service, Showcases Tennis
DD Kullman On Nov. 11 the IronOaks Tennis Club and Sun Lakes HOA3 proudly co-hosted A Veterans Day Celebration, a day filled with heartfelt tributes, athletic excellence, and community connection. Held at the IronOaks Tennis Club courts, the half-day event honored veterans for their service and featured exhibition matches by the Grand Canyon University (GCU)…