Susie Welker The Cottonwood Tennis Club wishes you all a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year! We hope 2015 is a good year for you. More specifically: May you ace your first serve, smash your overheads accurately, drive your backhand return deep with perfection, slam lobs, place your alley shots expertly, win more matches than…
Susie Dunn It’s about time we pay due recognition to one of our very dedicated Cottonwood tennis volunteers. He has been so faithfully taking action shots at all our tournaments throughout the tennis season as well as taking beautiful photographs of our tennis couples each December at our very popular and fun filled Tennis Christmas…
Denise Lott The USTA Southwest Hall of Fame Selection Committee has announced its two newly-elected members for 2014. One of those is IronOaks Tennis Club member Anne Guerrant. Anne is recognized for her continued dedication, service and commitment to the sport. Anne, of Gilbert, Arizona, was a former great professional player playing in the 1970’s.…
Susie Welker The weather was perfect, the balls were flying and many spectators were clapping and cheering during all seven days of the Bradshaw Tennis Tournament from November 2 through November 8 at the Cottonwood tennis courts. The courts were in constant use as 160 players competed in 132 matches during the 30th Bradshaw Tournament.…
Denise Lott IronOaks Tennis Club was the scene of a friendly rivalry with our Cottonwood neighbors as IronOaks hosted a Saturday mixer between the two clubs. With 100 players participating, half from each club, we enjoyed great tennis, along with breakfast, lunch and snacks for players and spectators. After playing 397 games within 30 sets,…
You are eligible for a free round of golf for two; a free week of fitness; a free week of tennis; and a BOGO meal at any IronOaks restaurant. All you have to do is call the IronOaks Welcome Committee c/o Howard Lundgren at 480-369-2015 or e-mail him at [email protected] to receive your new homeowners…
Faye Haynes, Publicity The Wednesday night potluck dinner meeting which was held on November 12 was hosted by Denis White and Dan Thorsen. The club meeting was conducted by Mary Jane Robinson. On November 1 we were guests at the Cottonwood Tennis Club – a beautiful day, wonderful food and friendly competition. Cottonwood won 10-2.…
Faye Haynes, Publicity The Sun Lakes Tennis Club leagues are back in session. The players are returning and the courts are filled with the usual enthusiastic play. We are thrilled to have so many new members joining our club. We have members from Sun Lakes, Cottonwood, Ironwood and Oakwood. Just last year, I reported on…
Susie Dunn and Susie Welker Never a dull moment on the Cottonwood Tennis courts especially now that our club activities are in full swing for the winter season. To kick off the new tennis season, our 10th annual Cottonwood Rainbow Classic was held on October 10 11. The fun part of this tournament is that…
Denise Lott Sectional Tournament: Three IronOaks teams competed in the USTA Southwest Section Championships in Albuquerque. Our women’s 7.0 team took first place and is advancing to the USTA National competition in Surprise on November 7–9. Our men’s 8.0 team took second place in a wrenching battle that kept them out of first by a…