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…
Tag: tennis
September 2023, Sports
Coach Kwong’s Tennis Tip
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…
September 2023, Sports
Breakfast at Wimbledon
Bernie Tighe The Saturday morning group was going to play tennis that July 15 morning, but it was too hot, so we opted to have breakfast at the Cottonwood café instead. We watched the Women’s Final at Wimbledon. Our dreams were to be there in person, but we had fun doing what we did. For…
September 2023, Sports
CTC Player Holiday at Wimbledon
Julia Romanin Tennis bucket list? Yup, another one checked off this summer—Wimbledon, July 9, 2023, or as the Brits say, “Middle Sunday.” Originally planned for Summer 2020, I was to be the “tagalong” with my son, daughter-in-law, and two teenage grandchildren for a week-long visit to London, England. As part of that trip, I would…
September 2023, Sports
CTC Player Goes to the Olympics
Our Ollie Johnson was taking her game around the USA by playing in the National Senior Olympics in Pittsburgh, Pa. Her partner was Margie Vasquez. She also played mixed doubles. For information regarding membership in Cottonwood Tennis Club, please contact Membership Chairs Carol Trentadue at cettrentadue.ct@gmail.com or Maurice Allen at allen.maurice@gmail.com. Also look at the…
September 2023, Sports
Cottonwood Tennis Club Goes Digital Technology
Dean Sinerius Technology has revolutionized the way we live, work, and play. It has also transformed the world of sports, including tennis. Local tennis clubs and leagues are now leveraging technology to improve the experience of players and fans alike. In this article, we will explore how technology is changing local tennis clubs and leagues,…
August 2023, Sports
New Player Springtime Ladies League
Jerry Higgins There are two Blue-rated ladies who achieved good success in their group but wanted to challenge themselves. So they went through the rating process to advance to the Green level, and they moved up to the Green level. They were then sponsored by Toni Reider to register for the Green Spring League. Tammy…
August 2023, Sports
Fourth of July Tennis Tournament
Jerry Higgins Ron Ryer is at it again! This time, taking the trophy for Mixed Doubles 7.0 at Mesa Tennis Center’s Fourth of July Tournament with Natalie Campbell of Paradise Valley. Congratulations!
Front Page, August 2023
CTC Party Time on the Friday Nite Patio
Jerry Higgins Besides having fun on the tennis court, Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC) has even more fun on the kitchen patio on the last Friday of the month with good friends, good food, and drinks. For information regarding membership in Cottonwood Tennis Club, please contact Membership Chairs Carol Trentadue at cettrentadue.ct@gmail.com or Maurice Allen at…
August 2023, Sports
IronOaks Tennis Club Celebrates the Fourth of July
Judy Gahide Attendees of the IronOaks Tennis Club’s Annual Pancake Breakfast, celebrating the Fourth of July, enjoyed a delicious spread of pancakes, sausage, and fresh fruit after playing early morning tennis. The patriotism and pride was evident by many sporting red, white, and blue. Even the oven-like temperatures didn’t dampen spirits, as the patio misters…