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…
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July 2026, Sports
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…
May 2026, Sports
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.
May 2026, Sports
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,…
May 2026, Sports
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…