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Thursday, September 18, 2008
Saturday, September 6, 2008
September Newsletter
Chihuahua!!!
Our friends from down south are planning to visit Sept. 12-14. Play will start at 9:00 on Sat. morning and Sun. morning. ATA will provide sandwiches for lunch; members are asked to bring chips, fruit, or drinks. A potluck dinner/party will be hosted by Joy and Darrell Gallent Saturday evening, at 6:30. Bring your swimming suit as Gallents are planning to warm up their pool, weather permitting. You don’t want to miss this!!!
Court Status:
Plans for new courts are still in progress. City has changed architects so time line has also been extended. An upcoming bond issue may afford funds to rebuild old courts. More info as it becomes available.
Mid School Tennis program is off and running with 37 mid school players! This is more than expected and ATA members have jumped in to lend a hand.
Tues/Thurs Open Play: Please be diligent to not overlook players waiting to play during the T/Th open play times and work these players in at the completion of a set. Players waiting to play need to either sit on the bleachers where players can easily see that they are waiting, or notify players on the courts that they are waiting to play.
ON THE CALENDAR:
Aug. 19-Sept. 26: ATA sponsored Middle School Tennis program
Sept. 12-14: Chihuahua visit
Oct. 7th : ATA board meeting, noon, at the 19th Hole Restaurant. ATA members are always welcome and encouraged to attend board meetings
Oct. 11th & 12th: ATA Closed Tourney; get these dates on your calendar! (No Oct. Play Day)
ATA Board elections will be held after tourney in Oct. Terms for three board members (John, Neil, and Maurice) will expire. If you are interested in serving on the ATA Board, please contact any board member.
Did you know?
Long time ATA member, Judie Frances, offers a free exercise class, open to both men and women, meeting at the mall MWF’s at 8:30 a.m. This is an excellent class which offers a complete exercise workout. Judie has been teaching this class for 6 years; she has fitness instructor and personal trainer certifications. Contact Judie for more information.
Cancer Treatment Centers of America Championships Nov 5-9, Surprise, AZ features 8 champions competing for title and $150K in prize money. For more info see ChampionsSeriesTennis.com.
Senior Olympics results:
Tennis- Men’s dbls 70s: Grady Nicholson & Robert Schreiner, gold
Men’s singles 70s: Robert Schreiner, gold; Grady Nicholson, silver
Men’s dbls 75s: Tom Springer & Jim Crouse, gold
Men’s singles 75s: Tom Springer, gold; Jim Crouse, silver
Women’s Dbls: Sabine Fahl and Linda Gilliland, gold
Mixed dbls: Sabine Fahl and Robert Schreiner, silver Grady and Nell Nicholson, bronze
Badminton-Nori Morgan-Gold in women's doubles, bronze in mixed doubles
-Pat Morgan- Silver in men's singles, bronze in mixed doubles
Pickle ball-Nori Morgan-Gold in women's doubles, Gold in mixed doubles,
Pat Morgan-Gold in men's doubles, Gold in mixed doubles, and Gold in men's singles
Following are pictures of Tim Hand, USTA rep for our area, who presented a clinic for the mid school program on Sept. 5:
Thanks Tim!!
Our friends from down south are planning to visit Sept. 12-14. Play will start at 9:00 on Sat. morning and Sun. morning. ATA will provide sandwiches for lunch; members are asked to bring chips, fruit, or drinks. A potluck dinner/party will be hosted by Joy and Darrell Gallent Saturday evening, at 6:30. Bring your swimming suit as Gallents are planning to warm up their pool, weather permitting. You don’t want to miss this!!!
Court Status:
Plans for new courts are still in progress. City has changed architects so time line has also been extended. An upcoming bond issue may afford funds to rebuild old courts. More info as it becomes available.
Mid School Tennis program is off and running with 37 mid school players! This is more than expected and ATA members have jumped in to lend a hand.
Tues/Thurs Open Play: Please be diligent to not overlook players waiting to play during the T/Th open play times and work these players in at the completion of a set. Players waiting to play need to either sit on the bleachers where players can easily see that they are waiting, or notify players on the courts that they are waiting to play.
ON THE CALENDAR:
Aug. 19-Sept. 26: ATA sponsored Middle School Tennis program
Sept. 12-14: Chihuahua visit
Oct. 7th : ATA board meeting, noon, at the 19th Hole Restaurant. ATA members are always welcome and encouraged to attend board meetings
Oct. 11th & 12th: ATA Closed Tourney; get these dates on your calendar! (No Oct. Play Day)
ATA Board elections will be held after tourney in Oct. Terms for three board members (John, Neil, and Maurice) will expire. If you are interested in serving on the ATA Board, please contact any board member.
Did you know?
Long time ATA member, Judie Frances, offers a free exercise class, open to both men and women, meeting at the mall MWF’s at 8:30 a.m. This is an excellent class which offers a complete exercise workout. Judie has been teaching this class for 6 years; she has fitness instructor and personal trainer certifications. Contact Judie for more information.
Cancer Treatment Centers of America Championships Nov 5-9, Surprise, AZ features 8 champions competing for title and $150K in prize money. For more info see ChampionsSeriesTennis.com.
Senior Olympics results:
Tennis- Men’s dbls 70s: Grady Nicholson & Robert Schreiner, gold
Men’s singles 70s: Robert Schreiner, gold; Grady Nicholson, silver
Men’s dbls 75s: Tom Springer & Jim Crouse, gold
Men’s singles 75s: Tom Springer, gold; Jim Crouse, silver
Women’s Dbls: Sabine Fahl and Linda Gilliland, gold
Mixed dbls: Sabine Fahl and Robert Schreiner, silver Grady and Nell Nicholson, bronze
Badminton-Nori Morgan-Gold in women's doubles, bronze in mixed doubles
-Pat Morgan- Silver in men's singles, bronze in mixed doubles
Pickle ball-Nori Morgan-Gold in women's doubles, Gold in mixed doubles,
Pat Morgan-Gold in men's doubles, Gold in mixed doubles, and Gold in men's singles
Following are pictures of Tim Hand, USTA rep for our area, who presented a clinic for the mid school program on Sept. 5:
Thanks Tim!!
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
July Newsletter
Court Status:
City has approved ASA Architects Studio from Las Cruces to design the tennis complex. This group designed the complex at NMSU, Tex. A&M, and others. You may have noticed that the city is experimenting with ways to patch the south courts. ATA remains hopeful that monies will become available to repair the Oregon courts. Please continue to talk to your commissioners about the condition of these courts.
Alamo-Las Cruces challenge was held on June 28th. ATA won back the trophy that Las Cruces has coveted since 2003. Thirty seven players participated! Score for the years that this event has taken place: Las Cruces-10; ATA-11
Many thanks to Steve Schuster for spearheading this event.
This event was first played in July 1990 and was played bi-annually in 90, 91, and 92.
City has approved ASA Architects Studio from Las Cruces to design the tennis complex. This group designed the complex at NMSU, Tex. A&M, and others. You may have noticed that the city is experimenting with ways to patch the south courts. ATA remains hopeful that monies will become available to repair the Oregon courts. Please continue to talk to your commissioners about the condition of these courts.
Alamo-Las Cruces challenge was held on June 28th. ATA won back the trophy that Las Cruces has coveted since 2003. Thirty seven players participated! Score for the years that this event has taken place: Las Cruces-10; ATA-11
Many thanks to Steve Schuster for spearheading this event.
This event was first played in July 1990 and was played bi-annually in 90, 91, and 92.
ON THE CALENDAR:
Aug. 5th: ATA board meeting, noon, at the 19th Hole Restaurant. ATA members are always welcome and encouraged to attend board meetings
Aug. 9th: Play Day in Cloudcroft, 9:00 will be hosted by Jeri-Lynn and Bill Sandusky. Lunch (BBQ sandwiches, dessert, and drinks) will follow at Jeri-Lynn’s cabin. Players can contribute side dishes such as beans, slaw, potato salad, etc. if they’d like. In case of rain, Jerri-Lynn will still have us all over for lunch, visiting, and games!! What a deal!!
Oct. 11th & 12th: ATA Closed Tourney; get this date on your calendar!
Rollers and Drags: ATA has ordered new rollers and Steve Schuster has made some drags from carpet that can be pulled across the courts. Grady replaced a net headband recently and ATA and city are both ordering more.
Welcome ATA members:
Shane Burns, Doug Goodgame, and Carl Jones have re-joined ATA. Welcome back!!
Kids Tennis Lessons:
City is offering kids tennis classes, ages 7-13
July 15-July 31
Tuesdays and Thursdays
8:30 am - 9:20 am beginners
9:30 am -10:20 am intermediate
fee: $33.00 per class
call 439-4142 for more info
ATA is planning to implement a mid school program this fall. Program will be appropriate for any skill level. We are planning a 6 week program, 2 afternoons weekly after school from Aug 19 to Sept. 26. For more information contact the Gentas or the Lathams or NMSU-A community ed.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
ATA June Newsletter
Court Status:
New Courts: City has asked for bids for planning for new courts. ATA will meet with planners once a bid is selected. Nothing new on old court needs. Please continue to talk to your commissioners about the condition of these courts.
Rico and Carl helped Linda Gilliland present awards at AHS tennis banquet in May.
ON THE CALENDAR:
June 28th Alamo-Las Cruces challenge
To sign up contact Steve Schuster stv_schuster@yahoo.com no later than June 21st. This event promises fun, food, and door prizes!! This is NOT a play day or a scramble. This is a CHALLENGE!!! Its time for Alamogordo to win back that trophy!!
July 1st: ATA board meeting, noon. ATA members are always welcome and encouraged to attend board meetings
July 12th Play Day will start at 9:00 at city courts; hosted by Allen Campbell.
Rollers and Drags: ATA has ordered new rollers and Steve Schuster has made some drags from carpet that can be pulled across the courts. Hopefully we’ll get something besides city watering to sop up on those courts! ATA has approached the city about purchasing new headbands for some of the nets.
June Play Day was hosted by Cathy and Harold Waggoner. A dozen players enjoyed play in the tall pines of Cloudcroftin a team format. Thanks to Harold and Cathy!
Winners were blue team members: Harold, John, Nell, Judi, Diane, & Steve.
Harold’s famous ice cream was served on Waggoners deck following play.
Welcome new ATA members: Janice Fisher recently joined ATA. Janice comes from Alto, NM to play in Alamogordo. WELCOME!!
Bernice McRae is looking for a partner to practice drills and skills. Contact her at 434-4627 or 491-8881
. “One of the truths of recreational tennis: Most points are decided not by
winners, but by errors.” Tennis Magazine, June 2008
New Courts: City has asked for bids for planning for new courts. ATA will meet with planners once a bid is selected. Nothing new on old court needs. Please continue to talk to your commissioners about the condition of these courts.
Rico and Carl helped Linda Gilliland present awards at AHS tennis banquet in May.
ON THE CALENDAR:
June 28th Alamo-Las Cruces challenge
To sign up contact Steve Schuster stv_schuster@yahoo.com no later than June 21st. This event promises fun, food, and door prizes!! This is NOT a play day or a scramble. This is a CHALLENGE!!! Its time for Alamogordo to win back that trophy!!
July 1st: ATA board meeting, noon. ATA members are always welcome and encouraged to attend board meetings
July 12th Play Day will start at 9:00 at city courts; hosted by Allen Campbell.
Rollers and Drags: ATA has ordered new rollers and Steve Schuster has made some drags from carpet that can be pulled across the courts. Hopefully we’ll get something besides city watering to sop up on those courts! ATA has approached the city about purchasing new headbands for some of the nets.
June Play Day was hosted by Cathy and Harold Waggoner. A dozen players enjoyed play in the tall pines of Cloudcroftin a team format. Thanks to Harold and Cathy!
Winners were blue team members: Harold, John, Nell, Judi, Diane, & Steve.
Harold’s famous ice cream was served on Waggoners deck following play.
Welcome new ATA members: Janice Fisher recently joined ATA. Janice comes from Alto, NM to play in Alamogordo. WELCOME!!
Bernice McRae is looking for a partner to practice drills and skills. Contact her at 434-4627 or 491-8881
. “One of the truths of recreational tennis: Most points are decided not by
winners, but by errors.” Tennis Magazine, June 2008
Friday, May 16, 2008
May 2008 Newsletter
Court Status:
Many hours of manpower have gone into repairing and cleaning up the old courts in preparation for the April Tournament. City workers spent days putting up windbreaks, and cleaning, blowing, sweeping, and filling cracks on the old courts. ATA members assisted each day and also painted the bleachers. High school players joined in to help fill the many cracks. Thanks to everyone, especially to Grady Nicholson for his efforts in coordinating work and to the city for their manpower and support.
Sean Retman, Nicholson’s grandson, helps ATA paint bleachers.
Spring Open Tourney April 19th & 20th with the largest turnout in recent years. Huge thanks to Grady and Nell Nicholson who have now run this tourney for 34 years! Results follow:
El Paso high school player, Zac Markowski, won the Men's Open Singles title in the 34th Annual Alamogordo Open Tennis Tournament, defeating Alamogordo favorite and number one seed, Jose Fantauzzi, 6-3; 6-3. Markowski then teamed with Robert Jack, also of El Paso, to defeat the number one seeded team of Clint Loest and Richard Vickrey of Las Cruces, 3-6; 7-5; 7-6(2). Zac Markowski’s younger brother, Ben, also won the non-sanctioned NTRP Men's Open Singles final, defeating Alamogordo High School player, Timo Hoffman, 6-0; 6-1.
Alamogordo players did well on the women’s and mixed sides of the draw. Alamogordo player, 15-year-old rising star Natalie Rivera, won the Women's Open Singles title in a decisive victory over Kendra Valdez of Grants, NM, 6-1; 6-3. Rivera then teamed with Fantauzzi to defeat V. Hernandez and R. Vickrey, of Las Cruces, 6-3; 7-5.
Other Age event finals were Men's 30 Singles: Richard Vickrey Las Cruces def. Butch Price Sierra Vista, AZ Wo (emerg). Men's 50 Singles: Dennis Johnston, Ruidoso, def. Michael Herrera Albuquerque, 6-1; 6-3. Men's 55 Singles: Dennis Johnston, Ruidoso def. Dale Pavlick, El Paso, 7-6(4); 6-0. Men's 60 Singles: Robert Jack (1) El Paso def. Dale Melbourne (2) Carlsbad, 6-2; 7-5. Men's 55 Doubles: Jeff Lazar, Phoenix / Jeff Murray (1), Las Cruces, def. James Crouse, Nogal / Thomas Springer, Cloudcroft, 0-6; 6-0; 6-3. Women's 55 Doubles: P. Latham - G. Richardson, Alamogordo, def. C. Satterlee - F. Stokes, Roswell. Mixed 45 Doubles: J. Genta - E. Genta, Alamogordo, def. B. Rapp - F. Stokes, Roswell, 4-6; 6-1; 6-1.
Finals in the NTRP events were NTRP Men's 3.0 Singles: Andreas Schubert, Alamogordo def. Maurice Lopez, Alamogordo, 7-5; 7-6(8). NTRP Men's Open Doubles: F C. Gardin - C. Gardine Alamogordo, def. N. Bottger - J. White Alamogordo, 6-4; 6-2. NTRP Men's 4.0 Doubles: F J. Genta - R. Sotak, Alamogordo, def. J. Crouse, Nogal - T. Springer, Cloudcroft, 3-6; 6-4; 6-4. NTRP Women's Open Doubles: E. Dodson - N. Young Alamogordo, def. S. Fahl - L. Gilliland Alamogordo, 1-6; 6-1; 6-3. NTRP Women's 3.0 Doubles: S. Berger - N. Smith Alamogordo, def. M. Meints - A. Witac, Alamogordo, 6-2; 6-2. NTRP Mixed Open Doubles: P. Latham- R. Sotak, Alamogordo, def. C. Quiroga - N. Young Alamogordo, 2-6; 6-2; 6-3. NTRP Combined Mixed 7.0 Doubles: F W. Fahl - S. Fahl, Alamogordo, M. Morgan - P. Morgan Alamogordo, 4-6; 6-2; 6-3.
Tournament Party was hosted by Joy and Darryl Gallent. “A Splendid Time was Guaranteed by All” and that guarantee was definitely met with great food, karaoke, and fun!! Did you know Darryl Gallent can sing like Elvis??!!!
New Courts progress has slowed with the school board’s decision not to trade land by the Sr. Citizens Center. A location north of Mt. View Mid School and east of soccer fields is likely. It offers several key factors: close to High School and existing courts, available water and parking, some piggybacking from existing lights. Tim Hand, USTA rep & Judy Harlas, SNM USTA president met with ATA committee and city officials on May 13. They offer planning and programming expertise. ATA made another presentation before city commission on May 13 regarding new and old court concerns. Perhaps the most important thing ATA members can do is to make a positive individual contact with their city commissioner and stress the importance of tennis in Alamogordo.
ATA High School Scholarship funds awarded: $200 scholarship to Jessica Pehr, and $100 scholarship to Melanie Nishimuta. Thank you to the scholarship committee (Neil Bottger, Ken and Neoma Smith) who again had a very difficult decision!
Excerpts from Linda Gilliland, AHS tennis team coach’s thank you to ATA:
--We can’t thank you enough for everything you do. –You let them see first hand that there is no gender or generation gap in tennis. I know for a fact that there is no other tennis community for miles aroung that helps to support their high school team like you do.
Our thanks to Linda for her excellent work in tennis for the youth in Alamogordo!
May Play day was hosted by Diane and Lee Gustafson, who set up a random team tennis format. Weather cooperated, and 4 courts of players competed. Winners were Sabine, Pat, Ken, and Pien. Thanks Lee and Diane!
ON THE CALENDAR:
June 3rd: ATA board meeting, noon. ATA members are always welcome and encouraged to attend board meetings
June 7th 9:00 at Cloudcroft courts! June Play Day. Harold and Cathy Waggoner will be hosting. A dutch treat lunch and homemade ice cream social will follow after play at the Waggoners!
June 28th Alamo-Las Cruces challenge
To sign up contact Steve Schuster stv_schuster@yahoo.com no later than June 21st. This event promises fun, food, and door prizes!! Let’s win back that trophy!!
Welcome new ATA members:
Pat and Howard Norman from Burleson, TX, and previously from Alamogordo, recently joined ATA. You may have seen them on the courts or played with them in the tournament. WELCOME! Also welcome John Stewart back!
NRTA tennis article can be found at
http://www.nrpa.org/newsletter
Check it out for info on health benefits of tennis!!
Don’t forget about the ATA web site!!
http://alamogordotennis
Thanks to Dale Emmert for setting this up!
Many hours spent working on courts!
Saturday, April 5, 2008
April Newsletter
Check out the new ATA web site!!!
http://alamogordotennis.blogspot.com/
Thanks to Dale Emmert for setting this up for us! This is a great place to get ATA info, so mark it as a favorite!
Court Status: City will be working with USTA to try to obtain additional grant monies for new courts. Things seem to be stalled out a little bit as there appears to be a hold-up regarding the exchange of land with the schools. No progress yet on desperate need for repair of old courts. John G and Grady met with Eric, the new Parks and Rec. Director, regarding the many needs of the old courts. ATA plans on making another presentation to the city commission in May, so watch for notices on this, and please support ATA in these endeavors.
ATA High School Scholarship will be awarded in May. Deadline for application is April 18. For more info contact Neil Bottger, John Genta, or AHS counseling office.
No April Play Day due to April tournament. Next Play day is scheduled for May 3rd, 9:00 a.m. and will be hosted by Diane and Lee Gustafson, so don’t miss it!
Spring Open Tourney April 19th & 20th!!!!! Forms have been mailed out or can be obtained from Grady Nicholson or on the ATA web site. Get you entry in by April 12!
Tournament Party will be hosted by Joy and Darryl Gallent and is set for Sat., April 19th at 7:00 p.m. Maps to their home will be available at the tournament desk. Please bring a pot luck dish and your own drinks.
Welcome new member, Sabine Berger, who recently joined ATA. See you on the courts!
Next ATA Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13th, at The 19th Hole (Desert Lakes Golf Club Restaurant). Please be reminded that ATA members are always welcome and encouraged to attend board meetings.
Condolences go out to the family of Ed Bentley, long time Alamogordo resident, and ATA member. Ed passed away on March 24th.
Beautiful and fragrant courtside wisteria is now in full bloom!
Membership rosters have been updated and are included with this newsletter. Please contact Evelyn Genta if any corrections are needed.
http://alamogordotennis.blogspot.com/
Thanks to Dale Emmert for setting this up for us! This is a great place to get ATA info, so mark it as a favorite!
Court Status: City will be working with USTA to try to obtain additional grant monies for new courts. Things seem to be stalled out a little bit as there appears to be a hold-up regarding the exchange of land with the schools. No progress yet on desperate need for repair of old courts. John G and Grady met with Eric, the new Parks and Rec. Director, regarding the many needs of the old courts. ATA plans on making another presentation to the city commission in May, so watch for notices on this, and please support ATA in these endeavors.
ATA High School Scholarship will be awarded in May. Deadline for application is April 18. For more info contact Neil Bottger, John Genta, or AHS counseling office.
No April Play Day due to April tournament. Next Play day is scheduled for May 3rd, 9:00 a.m. and will be hosted by Diane and Lee Gustafson, so don’t miss it!
Spring Open Tourney April 19th & 20th!!!!! Forms have been mailed out or can be obtained from Grady Nicholson or on the ATA web site. Get you entry in by April 12!
Tournament Party will be hosted by Joy and Darryl Gallent and is set for Sat., April 19th at 7:00 p.m. Maps to their home will be available at the tournament desk. Please bring a pot luck dish and your own drinks.
Welcome new member, Sabine Berger, who recently joined ATA. See you on the courts!
Next ATA Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13th, at The 19th Hole (Desert Lakes Golf Club Restaurant). Please be reminded that ATA members are always welcome and encouraged to attend board meetings.
Condolences go out to the family of Ed Bentley, long time Alamogordo resident, and ATA member. Ed passed away on March 24th.
Beautiful and fragrant courtside wisteria is now in full bloom!
Membership rosters have been updated and are included with this newsletter. Please contact Evelyn Genta if any corrections are needed.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
ATA Spring Tournament Entry Form
Click here to download an entry form in Word format. Please print the form and send it to the address indicated, or save it as a word document and email it to Grady Nicholson, or you may print the above image and mail it in.
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