Penny Petersen Tournament Director Jay Ketter announced the winners of the Mixed Doubles Tournament after a week of competition. The tournament began Sunday, Feb. 6, and play was completed on Saturday, Feb. 12. The Championship games were in three categories (Blue, Green, and Red). Red is the highest ability level, and Blue is the lowest.…
This year, the 2022 Jason Morton Memorial Tournament attracted 218 entrants. Most are locals or from the surrounding cities such as Tucson, but some came as far as Washington State, Oregon, Minnesota, and Chicago. This annual Level 5 tournament covers all divisions from Open, Age, Men and Ladies Singles/Doubles, and NTRP-rated players. Many came out…
Kwong Young Do you have or are you aware of Spatial Awareness? This is when a player knows where they are on the court in relation to where the ball is, as well as where their opponent is on the court. They track the ball better and, therefore, hit a better-quality shot targeted for zones…
Jerry Vance Successful tournaments were held with Springfield on Jan. 22, and with SunBird Tennis Club on Feb. 5. Good play, good food, wonderful people, and everyone enjoying themselves. Thanks to Jerry for the pictures, and to Ed, Dan, and Rina and everyone who pitched in. Although we were supposed to host these events (including…
Jerry Vance Thanks to everyone who attended the Tennis Club Banquet. Cottonwood did a great job of serving us. The food was appetizing, and it was so good to see everyone and have a chance to socialize. Thanks to Ed for arranging the dinner, Chris for selecting and serving the cake, and Ralph for conducting…
Neighbors Who Care provides much-needed assistance in Sun Lakes and the surrounding communities. Let’s come together and support this organization. Your generosity is truly appreciated. Please join us on Sunday, March 22, for our 1st Annual Grand Slam Tennis Tournament at IronOaks Tennis Club. This charitable event is sponsored by IronOaks, Sun Lakes, Cottonwood Palo…
Penny Petersen For many years, Pierre Moresi spent every Monday night at the tennis courts teaching beginning players the joy of tennis as well as helping other players upgrade their skills. On Thursday evenings, he was there, too, supervising drop-in play. The free clinics he and Don Neu started have become an institution. His students…
Penny Petersen Another successful Cottonwood Tennis Club Gender Doubles Tournament was concluded on Saturday, Jan. 15. A total of 74 Round Robin matches were played with many close matches ending 8-7 in the pro-set format. Matches were in three categories: Blue (lowest), Green, and Red (highest). Prizes were given to first, second, and third place…
Would a player who has been playing for years benefit from coaching/lessons? My answer is, “Yes” and “No.” I will start with my reasons for the “No” answer. The individual may not accept change and is looking for immediate results. Some things are a given in tennis—the ball will eventually come over that net, and…
The Oakwood tennis courts were buzzing with activity from Jan. 17 to 22 as IOTC members competed in the annual Gender Doubles Tournament. A total of 60 participants competed in over 40 matches. The 14 men’s teams and 16 ladies’ teams treated spectators to some outstanding tennis and lots of close matches before the following…