John Brasch It was one for the record books as the IronOaks Tennis Club hosted some of the finest local talent in this year’s Jason Morton Tennis Classic. From its beginning in 2004, the tournament has grown to this year’s record of almost 170 players competing in over 200 matches in four days for a…
Jerry Vance The Sun Lakes Tennis Club finished up the season with our annual Spring Fling. members gathered for a great prime rib dinner at the clubhouse. Decorations for the room and tables by Kathy Thorsen were innovative and appreciated. Many gifts and prizes were given away, and the 50/50 was won by Sandy Lind,…
Penny Petersen The Don Neu Memorial Tennis Event was held March 12-14 at the Cottonwood tennis courts. All funds raised went to the Boys & Girls Club of Chandler and designated toward their tennis for youth programs. The event was open to tennis players from Cottonwood Palo Verde, IronOaks, Sun Lakes CC, Springfield, SunBird and…
Gerry Vogelsang The Sun Lakes Table Tennis Club accepted an invitation and challenge from the SaddleBrook Table Tennis Club. We had good games of doubles, and although the games were close, Sun Lakes Table Tennis Club got defeated, and we had to surrender our trophy. Their hospitality was great, and fun was had by all…
The Cottonwood Tennis Club held a Patio Party at Palo Verde and also elected officers for the 2019-2020 season as part of the last general meeting of the year. Officers elected were President Mary Ann Rice, Vice President Laks Jagnandan, Secretary Jenette Curran, Treasurer Spencer Roberts. Jerry Higgins will continue as the tournament director and…
Jerry Vance March 23 was a beautiful day to play tennis, and the Sun Lakes Tennis Club hosted Springfield for a great day of tennis. Springfield was unfortunately victorious, but we ate most of the pizza. We had four courts full of players from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and lots of great matches. Food…
Penny Petersen Cottonwood Tennis Club has many activities: daily play, league play, open play time, social events with other clubs and tournaments. A tournament is a multi-day competitive matching to determine the top three teams in each ability level. Members who wish to compete sign up with a partner. Only CTC members are eligible to…
Jerry Vance The Sun Lakes Tennis Club hosted Cottonwood for tennis on Saturday, February 23. After the snow and sleet the night before, we had to work hard to get the courts dry and ready to play. Ice was on the chairs as we cleaned them off to sit on. We started a half hour…
Penny Petersen Cottonwood Tennis Club’s Mixed Doubles Tournament began Sunday, February 10, in rainy conditions and ended Saturday, February 16, in great weather. First, Second and Third Place winners in four different ability levels emerged by the end of the week-long tournament. There were 74 players participating. Most teams played three matches prior to the…
Jerry Vance March 2 was finally warm and sunny for the club’s annual Hot Dog Tournament. We had the courts full of players and lots of competitive matches. The best thing was the hot dogs that Wayne Taylor and Ed Campion cooked for the members. Baked beans and chili spiced up the food. Yes, there…