Would a player who has been playing for years benefit from coaching/lessons? My answer is, “Yes” and “No.” I will start with my reasons for the “No” answer. The individual may not accept change and is looking for immediate results. Some things are a given in tennis—the ball will eventually come over that net, and…
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Sports, March 2022
IronOaks Tennis Club Holds Annual Gender Doubles Tournament
The Oakwood tennis courts were buzzing with activity from Jan. 17 to 22 as IOTC members competed in the annual Gender Doubles Tournament. A total of 60 participants competed in over 40 matches. The 14 men’s teams and 16 ladies’ teams treated spectators to some outstanding tennis and lots of close matches before the following…
Sports, February 2022
Sun Lakes Tennis Club Looking for New Players
Jerry Vance The Sun Lakes Tennis Club is busy and looking for you. We play every Monday and Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the courts. To sign up, go to the website or contact (for Mondays) Ralph Howland at 760-567-9840 or Ed Campion at 480-495-0500. For Wednesdays, contact Tony Horn at anthony.t.horn@hotmail.com. The new start…
Sports, February 2022
Alan Behr Donates Tennis Equipment to Cottonwood Tennis Club
Penny Petersen Alan Behr, a longtime member of Cottonwood Tennis Club, has generously donated all his rackets, balls, and other equipment to the club. He previously lived in Pittsburg, Pa., and Wheeling, W.Va., prior to arriving in Arizona in 2001. For the past 20 years, he has participated in regular Thursday play, as well as…
Clubs & Classes, February 2022
Winners of the Wednesday Women’s League Announced
Penny Petersen Marie Hargus, coordinator of the Wednesday League, announced the winners of the fall season. There will be two more rounds of play this spring. The first-place winner was Carol Trentadue, second place was Pat McRoberts, and third place was Becky Paschal. A luncheon was served to celebrate the winners and announce the schedule…
Sports, January 2022
Coach Kwong’s Tennis Tips
When playing doubles, do you mix things up and change the formation? We always play the standard doubles formation of one up and one back and opposite side from each other. The main direction sent back from the receiver is sending the ball back cross court, and many times we lose points using this formation…
Sports, January 2022
Bradshaw/Neu Memorial Tournament Is Always Best of the Season
The Bradshaw/Neu Memorial Tournament is the only tournament of the year open to players from Cottonwood Palo Verde, IronOaks, Sun Lakes Country Club, Springfield, and SunBird. All teams were either Men’s or Women’s Doubles. There are no Mixed Doubles at this event. The week-long tournament began on Sunday, Nov. 7, and concluded with the finals…
Sports, January 2022
Sun Lakes Tennis Club Is Back
The Sun Lakes Tennis Club is back and happy to be in the sun. We did a Welcome Back tournament in November and a Holiday tournament on Dec. 11. It was great fun to see everyone back without COVID-19. President Ed Campion hosted a great party at his home in November. We will start playing…
Sports, January 2022
Sun Lakes Tennis Players Earn Regional and National Recognition
Carole Rockland Several local tennis players were recently rewarded for their efforts in regional and national competition. Barb Jorgensen, a member of both IronOaks Tennis Club and Cottonwood Tennis Club, competed at the USTA Southwest Scottsdale Adult Tournament. Barb faced intense competition from younger players, but emerged as the Women’s 55 Singles Champion and earned second…
Sports, January 2022
Cottonwood Tennis Club Announces Spring Schedule
Penny Petersen In addition to daily play at the Cottonwood tennis courts, the following tournaments and socials are scheduled. All these events are for CTC members and the competing clubs only. Jan. 9-15: Gender Doubles, open to CTC members only. Competition is at all levels of both male and female categories. So, get a partner…