Jerry Higgins Tennis is a good sport to get youngsters started in an activity that can cover a lifespan. One of the flight groups in Cottonwood’s Bradshaw/Neu event consisted of players who went the distance. These four gentlemen took that activity with pride, playing a combined 100+ years through their combined age years of 300+.…
Carole Rockland, IOTC Communications Chair Coming in as a wildcard team in the 65+ division, the IronOaks Tennis Club women’s 7.0 team Sandbar triumphed in the Sectionals competition in Scottsdale. They will be representing the Southwest Division at the next level of competition on Jan. 26-28 in Surprise, Ariz. The winner at that level will…
What makes the pros on the tour (WTA/ATP) look so efficient when they’re striking the ball over and over during their rallies? First, they are playing in their prime time (late teens to 30s). They are at their ideal body weight, eyes are keen, footwork perfected, anticipation of the balls, shot-making abilities, and an acute…
Jerry Higgins Ron Ryer and partner Natalee Campbell used all the tricks to pull up the trophy treat from the 7.0 division at the Halloween-themed mixed doubles tournament at Gene Autry Park in Mesa on Friday, Oct. 27.
Jerry Higgins Ollie Johnson of the Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC) and Terry Jackson of Albuquerque, N.M., won bronze medals at the St. George, Utah, 2023 Huntsman World Senior Games in both mixed doubles and gender doubles. For information regarding membership in the Cottonwood Tennis Club, please contact Membership Chairs Carol Trentadue at [email protected] or Maurice…
Carole Rockland Tennis players from IronOaks, Springfield, SunBird, and Trilogy tennis clubs gathered at Oakwood on Nov. 4 for a great morning of shopping, tennis, food, and camaraderie. The morning began with the opening of the clothing sale, organized by Kristina Traylor. It was a huge success and netted IronOaks Tennis Club over $1,400. Rick…
Carole Rockland, IOTC Communications Chair On Oct. 28 the Oakwood tennis courts were the site of a friendly competition between IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) and Robson Ranch Tennis Club. A total of 35 participants took to the courts, ending in a final result of Robson Ranch 18, IOTC 11. After a morning of tennis, the…
Jerry Higgins The Cottonwood Tennis Club celebrated Community Day with many other HOA organizations to show old and new residents the multitude of varied activities available to them. The Cottonwood Tennis Club is hosting the Bradshaw/Neu tennis fundraiser tournament from Dec. 3 through Dec. 9.
Buddy Meola July 1 was the monthly Ace of Aces Qualifier with the low gross and low net scores qualifying. All of the qualifiers will play in the Ace of Aces Tournament later this year. Blue Flight: Low Gross Gary Broadbent, Low Net Orlando Orta White Flight 1: Low Gross William Moore, Low Net Mark…
There are many players who have great solid stroke fundamentals, but without proper footwork and the ability to achieve good court positioning, it doesn’t matter anymore. Sure, any player can hit challenging shots over the net, but if you just wait and watch to see what happens, then you are merely a “spectator”! Watch the…