turkey tournament

This years turkey tournament is on November 17th and 18th. If you would enjoy participating in men's doubles, mixed doubles, women's doubles or junior/adult doubles, call Candy at 541-0514 or email the information at alamotennis@gmail.com. Your playing will be much appreciated and enjoyed. We will be seeing you on that day or any other tuesday, thursday, or saturday morning.

Turkey time

The Turkey shoot for this year is held on Saturday November 3, at 9:00am. Ken and Neomi are your hosts, your participation will be greatly appreciated. The prizes of which will be turkey to take home and make for dinner. Following Play Day, is Gumbo at Pat and Nori's place at 2001 Amber Skies, #154, 434-5361.


See you at Play Day.

Tuesday Night Tennis

Due to the lighting situation at the courts, there aren't enough courts that are lit to play just yet,
we will try again in November. Still come out on Tuesday and Thursday mornings if you can.

ATA Closed Tournament Results

Cameron Brace-Emmert of Alamogordo and his double's partner Dennis Johnston of Ruidoso dominated the action in the Men's Open events of the Otero County Tennis tournament, October 20-21. 

Brace-Emmert defeated Johnston 6-1 6-1 in the open singles final, then teamed up with him to win the doubles' championship over Darryl and Cliff Gallent by a score of 6-3, 6-4. 

The Men's Singles 40+ event was won by Marc Wendlinger, who wore down Parish Palmer 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 in a war of attrition.  Jeff Lazar and Jeff Murray from Las Cruces won both the seniors and senior vets doubles finals, one by a score of 7-6, 6-2 over John Genta and Rick Sotak and the other 7-5, 7-6 over Lee Gustafson and John White.

Cindy Carey and Lois Whitmire of Ruidoso dominated in the women's draw, with a perfect record in the round robin competition.

Husband and wife team Joy and Darryl Gallent won the mixed doubles event with a 6-3 6-1 victory of second place finishers Janet Santackas and Salvador Olayo.

The Alamogordo Tennis Association (ATA) sponsors two tournaments a year, monthly competitions and three drop in play days each week at the Oregon Tennis courts.  They also sponsor competitions against tennis associations from Roswell and Las Cruces.   The next ATA event is a turkey shoot in November. 

The public is welcome to join ATA.  Contact President Janet Santackas at 415 3634 for more information. 

Tournament Reminders

HI, everyone!

Remember that the deadline to enter the ATA Closed Tournament is October 14.
Also, the October 21st  party, 6pm at Desert Palms Community Center, 2000 First St.

It's a Pot Luck and also byod. The ATA will provide a sliced ham.

This will also be an official meeting of the ATA with the election of board members.  

Free Youth Tennis Lessons in Alamogordo!

2012 ATA Otero Closed Tennis Tournament

Hi, everyone!  Please consider entering the Otero Closed Tournament, scheduled for October 20 - 21 this year.  Click here for an printable entry form.