Kwong Young, USPTA Tennis Professional, IronOaks Tennis Club You wouldn’t ignore your car’s tire pressure forever. Your tennis racket deserves the same attention. Just as your vehicle has a recommended tire pressure for proper performance, your racket strings have a tension range that can affect power, control, comfort and feel. And just like tires gradually…
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Generals, October 2026
2026 Bradshaw-Neu Charity Tennis Classic November 15-21
Join us on Sunday, Nov. 15 through Saturday, Nov. 21, Cottonwood Tennis Club (all seven courts). Player Perks and Highlights: * Daily Meals Included: Enjoy delicious daily breakfast and lunch with registration, including our featured “O Canada Lunch Day”. * Charity Impact: Proceeds directly support Neighbors Who Care and The Arizona Food Bank, Grand Canyon…
October 2026, Front Page
Free Tennis Classes in Full Swing
Free Tennis Classes in Sun Lakes Join us every Monday at the Cottonwood Tennis Courts starting at 6:30 p.m. for free, hands-on tennis instruction. Open to anyone interested in learning or improving their game, these sessions are sponsored as part of the Cottonwood/Palo Verde HOA Outreach Program. You do not need to be a member…
Sports, August 2026
Join the Fun: Intro to Short Court Tennis!
Ready to try something new? Come experience the excitement of Short Court Tennis at the Cottonwood Tennis Club. It’s a bridge into tennis and out of tennis as the skills are 100% transferable. People are loving this new variation on tennis: A fun way to get an excellent cardio workout. Accessible and enjoyable for all…
Sports, July 2026
Join the Fun: Intro to Short Court Tennis!
Barb Jorgensen Ready to try something new? Come experience the excitement of Short Court Tennis at the Cottonwood Tennis Club. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a total beginner, this is the perfect way to get moving and enjoy the game in a new format. Free To All Hoa Residents. Join our monthly Introduction To…
Sports, July 2026
Cottonwood Ladies Spring Tennis Action
Toni Reider Let me tell you about how much fun we had this spring with our Women’s Tennis League. Every Monday morning we would meet at the courts excited to see our friends, exchange pleasantries, find our court mates and chit chat while warming up to begin the matches. Each player has her own unique…
Sports, June 2026
Join the Fun: Intro to Short Court Tennis!
Barb Jorgensen Ready to try something new? Come experience the excitement of Short Court Tennis at the Cottonwood Tennis Club. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a total beginner, this is the perfect way to get moving and enjoy the game in a new format. Free to all HOA residents: Join our monthly Introduction to…
Sports, May 2026
May Is National Tennis Month
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.
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…