Coach Kwong A long song from singer/writer Carly Simon says, “Anticipation is keeping me waitin’.” To be prepared for, look forward to, is a skill/act one would possess to have a competitive edge on others when playing. Many players would simply be reactive, not proactive, to outplay their opponents. Examples: If you do a short…
Tag: tennis
Sports, May 2021
Dave Withers Joins IOTC Board
Carole Rockland IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) is happy to welcome Dave Withers as the new club treasurer. He joins fellow board members President Dick Eslick, Vice President Molly Bergesen, and Secretary Edith Tanniru. As COVID numbers are improving, IOTC looks forward to hosting the traditional July 4 Pancake Breakfast Social for members. Watch for details…
Sports, May 2021
IronOaks Tennis
Coach Kwong Coach Kwong will be offering the following tennis clinics this summer from May to the end of October, for the early birds wanting to beat the heat: Monday through Friday 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., Cardio Tennis (fee: $15 members/$25 non-members) 7:30 to 9 a.m., Ball Machine Clinic (fee: $20 members/$30 non-members) RSVP to…
Sports, May 2021
Tennis Club Hoping to Get Back to Tournaments in November
Jerry Vance The Sun Lakes Tennis Club is still playing every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning. All of the tournaments were canceled by COVID, but we hope to get back to tournaments in the 2021-22 season in November. If you want to play with us, sign up on the monthly sheet sent to members. If…
Sports, April 2021
Jason Morton Tennis Update
Kwong Young The 2021 Jason Morton went very well with great tournament entries (266), and the weather was near perfect except on the final day, Sunday, where it was a bit unseasonably windy and colder. But the show must go on, and the players did just that. At the end of all matches, it was…
Sports, April 2021
Tennis Couple Lands in Sun Lakes and Plans to Stay
Penny Petersen Something special happens when both husband and wife play tennis. There’s a special bond during competition. We introduce you to Dean and Maryann Sinerius. Both are “green” players, so they could play together in tournaments, except this year. Dean claims, “You can learn a lot about people by the way they play tennis.”…
Sports, April 2021
Tennis Club News
Jerry Vance Well, we are winning the battle against COVID. Most of our tennis players fit into the over-65 category and have all gotten their shots. Oh yes, and the club is playing tennis every week at the Sun Lakes tennis courts. We start every Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday morning at 9 a.m. We will…
Sports, April 2021
Danielle Wagner Wins Jason Morton USTA Tennis Tournament in 45+ Singles
On February 25 to 28, the annual Jason Morton USTA Tennis Tournament at Oakwood Tennis Club in Sun Lakes, Ariz., drew the highest number of players ever. Competitors came from across the country and they competed in singles and/or doubles and/or by NRTP rating and/or age bracket. Congratulations to all the winners and participants. For a…
Sports, March 2021
Sun Lakes Tennis Club
Jerry Vance We are still on hold with COVID-19; can’t believe it is almost one year. The Sun Lakes Tennis Club is still playing tennis though. Each Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning, you will find members playing at the courts. There are no meetings or tournaments to enjoy, but we have a good time with…
Front Page, March 2021
Free Tennis Clinics Resume After COVID Cancelations
Penny Petersen For years, Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC) offered free tennis clinics weekly, beginning in September and continuing through April. Don Neu, former Cottonwood Pro, started the classes in the early ‘80s. After Don’s passing, Pierre Moresi took over the clinics with the help of Al Wagner, Ollie Johnson, Joan Osoinach, and others. Anyone who…