Happenings

 Happy to report that we had a great turnout for the summer clinic with the kids. We've had 37-50 kids each Monday and Wednesday. Huge thank you to the @USTASouthwest for their grant support. Without these grants and support we wouldn't be able to continue with these summer and fall clinics.  #GrowtheGame35.  Thank you to Kayla, Gil and Benito for helping us. It was a huge success.

 

The October 11th Roadrunner tournament will be here again and volunteers are needed. If interested either contact Janet Santackas or a board member. Friends of the court are what we need, it's easy and fun to watch these kids play.

 We appreciate those that came out this past Saturday to help hang (2) 60ft windscreens, we really appreciate you being there and thanks to Greg and Gail for always doing work at the courts. The latest round of vandalism resulted in nothing stolen thankfully/ The board is working on ways to deter this problem. Greg and Gail also took care of the rotted wood on the door at the shed. We keep asking the city to turn their sprinkler heads to water the dirt/grasses instead of the sheds. Talks about re-surfacing our courts has been underway for quite some. More info on this in the future. 

2025 Southwest Regional Scramble

The 2025 Southwest Regional Scramble was held on Saturday, May 10 here in Alamogordo. Great turnout. Thank you Jamie & Emory Borsodi, Bruce Begor, Art Fiero, Sintra Sampath. The Red ball was re-introduced as well as Triples (played with Orange ball), the Triples is a pretty good cardio workout. It was great to see some of the ladies from our Adult Beginner 1-2-3 program. Congratulations to the local winners, Ruthven, Kayla, Candace, Patsy. 

                          

  Next up is the kidz Summer Program, beginning June 9th - 25th, Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:00-9:30 am. If interested in helping Evelyn, John and Janet, please email us at kidztennisalamo@gmail.com. Ball feeders are always needed. 

Fall kidz tennis

This year's Roswell tournament will be August 30 through September 1. The Roswell Tennis Association is excited to announce that registration is now OPEN. Register soon to make sure you get a free t-shirt. Registration closes August 25th.  

REGISTER HERE: https://playtennis.usta.com/Competitions/ustasoutheasternnewmexico/Tournaments/Overview/d0ec75cc-4055-aa18-a1b4b564dfa2

There will be a dinner Saturday, August 31 at El toro Bravo. RSVP is required. Players' cost is included in tournament registration. However, player guests will be required to pay their own dinner at $14/per person. This dinner will be a buffet with a non-alcoholic drink included, alcoholic drinks will be available to purchase at the bar. We look forward to having you participate in our 25th tournament. Should you have any questions, reach out to any RTA board member.

FALL KIDZ TENNIS CAMP

Evelyn and Janet will begin their fall session of Kidz tennis this coming September. Tuesdays will be for the younger 5-9 year olds, 4:00-5:00pm and Thursdays will be for the older 10 and up, 4:00-5:30pm. 

The Roadrunner Junior tournament is Saturday, October 5th here in Alamogordo, starting at 7:30am. ALL TENNIS COURTS are reserved for this day. If interested in helping, please contact Janet Santackas or Evelyn Genta.

Kidz Summer Tennis Camp

 We had another great turnout this summer, ranging anywhere from 30-40 kids, all ages. We can't thank our coaches enough for their help: Tyden Spencer, John & Evelyn Genta, Candace Cormie, Janet Santackas, Gil Aranda, Paige Celoria and Brooke Gatis, we could not do this without their help. 

Here are some photos. We plan to offer some other tennis related events and will post at court 3 as well as share in email.

Summer Youth Tennis

Youth Tennis

Summer 2024

Mondays and Wednesdays,

 June 10-26, 8:00-9:30 am

GOAL: Provide structured tennis instruction and play opportunities for beginning and intermediate level players in elementary and mid school.

WHEN: 8:00-9:30 AM. Mondays and Wednesdays for 3 weeks from June 10-26.

WHAT: Each “play day” would include a warm-up, mini-lesson, and organized play period. Kids will be required to sign in each session and should bring their own water and dress appropriately. If the kids have their own racquets they should bring them, otherwise we are happy to provide loaners.

FEES: None required; we welcome donations to help with costs of balls and other needs.

REGISTRATION FORM: Parents must submit a current registration form with contact and pick up information, media and medical waivers. (Please email us for the registration form). kidztennisalamo@gmail.com 

For more info CONTACT kidztennisalamo@gmail.com, directors Janet Santackas and Evelyn Genta

Around the Southwest

USTA Southern New Mexico Junior Slam Series #2 of 5. 
Registration: playtennis.usta.com/tournaments Entry deadline Sunday, 05/26/2024 at 3:59 PM Contact: Tournament Director Jesus Baltazar at 575-618-7544 or J4511@hotmail.com

JUNE 1, 2024 – 8:00 AM     Lions Park - 701 W. Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM L7 12U-18U Jr. Circuit (10U) Tourny ID #24-19977 Tourny ID #24-35520 Entry Fee - $25.00 Entry Fee – $25.00

  

Welcome Fall

 What a beautiful morning it was at the courts, thanks for coming out to participate, 4 courts of tennis. Thank you Steve and Krista. In October (Date TBD) we will host another play day and we hope the Tiger High School Tennis team will come out and participate as well as ATA. Hope to see you there.

Great big thank you to Greg for getting the Barbara & Tom Springer sign made and hung at the Pavilion, well done Greg. 

UPCOMING:

2nd Annual USTA SNM Regional Scramble October 14, 2023 Register now for the 2nd Annual USTA SNM Regional Scramble. This year’s scramble will take place on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Lions Park in Las Cruces. Hosted by the Las Cruces Tennis Players Association (LCTPA), this scramble is scheduled from 10am – 2:00pm. and includes a t-shirt, round robin format, lunch, awards and prizes. This event is FREE and a great way to meet your fellow SNM tennis players! For registration and additional information, click HERE or scan the QR code now.

TENNIS

ALAMOGORDO PLAY DAYS:  Hosts are needed if this is to continue for the members. Please contact a board member or sign up at the courts. There is a sheet in the picture window box at court 3. We don't have a host for March.  

League Tennis: Currently the 40+ is in motion. Upcoming league tennis - 18+

February 17-19 is Mixed 55+ sectionals
March 13 - June 4 is 18+ Spring USTA league
March 15-19 is the Rudolph Cars Tennis Classic
March 25-27 is the Sun City Jr. Masters Level 4
April 7-9 is the Westside Spring Challenger l6

Impact Team Tennis formerly known as World Tean Tennis

The layout for ITT is as follows:

50 and Over Team • Teams 2.5 – 4.5 players • Minimum 3 men & 3 women; Maximum 10 players.
Format • 1 line men’s & women’s doubles • 1 line men’s & women’s singles • 2 lines mixed doubles,
6 game pro set, 9-pt tie break at 5 games all. 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5 winners advance

60 and Over Team • Teams - 2.5 – 4.0 players • Minimum 3 men & 3 women; Maximum 10 players. Format • 1 line men’s & women’s doubles • 2 lines mixed doubles, 8 game pro set, 9-pt tie break at 7 games all 3.5 and 4.0 winners advance.  If you are interested in forming or participating on a team Contact Allison Deputy at deputy@southwest.usta.com. Deadline for show of interest is February 28, 2023. 

18 and over team numbers are now available. To request a team number email Jerry Pippens at pippin@southwest.usta.com. He will need the following information from you if you wish to captain a team. 1. Captain's name, 2. Phone number, 3. Level of play, 4. Playing site.  Registration is already open. Deadline for the initial roster is 2/19, No numbers will be given out after 2/19. Play for the league beings on 3/13, first matches will vary depending on level of play. 

JUNIOR TENNIS UPDATE. The 2023 SNM Junior tennis has begun with the first tournament taking place earlier in February 4th-5th in Las Cruces. The rest of the dates are: June 3rd - The Desert Bowl, July 14-16 - NSMU Jr. Open, August 12th here in Alamo - the Roadrunner Open and November 11-12th - Green Chile Bowl. Help is always needed and appreciated for these tournaments, please contact the appropriate tournament director if you'd like to help. 

Happy New Year

Congratulations to Brayden Money. On January 28th at 1:00pm his parents are inviting everyone to the courts for a signing ceremony. Brayden will be signing his letter of "intent to play" at LeTourneau. Those of you that have had the chance to play with or against Brayden know how talented he is on the courts. He is also a pretty talented "kicker" for the Alamo HS Football. We wish him all the best for his bright future. 

January Birthday get together: Cathy has made arrangements for dinner at the 19th hole at the golf course. Hope to see you there, dinner is at 5:00pm since the restaurant closes at 7:00pm. 

League Tennis: Currently the 40+ all levels, 18 and over all levels. There is a Westside Challenger Jr L6 taking place January 20-22. February 4-5 is the Las Cruces Jr. Open L6, February 17-19 is the Mixed 55+ sectionals. 

If you are interested in playing league tennis, please contact Allison Deputy for more information: deputy@southwest.ustal.com

2023 Play Days: The ATA would love your help with Play Days. If interested in hosting a play day, please contact a board member. It's easy to host, pick your Saturday and time and format.  Janet & Cathy will host a February 11th play day. 

Alamogordo Tennis

 

NOVEMBER DECEMBER NEWSLETTER

The last play day of 2022 will take place on December 3 @ 9:30.

Annual Meeting 11/19/22: There was no interest from any members to run for a term on the board, therefore, Candace Cormie, Greg Richardson and Carl Jones will serve another term on the ATA board as well as Janet Santackas (1yr left) and Cathy Waggoner who has volunteered to take over Denise Buchan’s spot for 1 year.  Turkey winners: Congratulations to the 4 turkey winners: Evelyn Genta, Patsy Common-Pearce, Joy Gallent and Pat Morgan.  Thank you to those members who showed up in the cold this morning to participate. 

2023 membership dues: As announced at the Annual Meeting, the board has decided that due to the past 2 years with the Pandemic and the very little ATA events, there will be no dues for current ATA members for the 2023 year. We sure hope to have more tennis fun on and off the courts.

The Kidz Summer and Fall Camp was a huge success this year. Huge thank you to Candace and Garrett Cormie for spreading the word. Another huge thank you to our awesome volunteers; Tyden Spencer (director), Tristen Montoya, Maddie Glass, Mayce Cooler and Raegan Leslie, all were and still are High School tennis players volunteering their time throughout the year. We are super proud of these volunteers and what they have accomplished in this sport. 

League Tennis - Let Allison know, if you would like to participate on any of these teams, at snmleagues@gmail.com, or contact Alliston Deputy, League Coordinator at deputy@southwest.usta.com.

To find tennis tournaments in our area:  click here.  USTA / Tournaments

ATA Christmas Party – December 3^rd
Where: The Morgan’s home at Amber Skies #154    See your earlier email for code
Time:  5:00pm, dinner at 6:00pm

This is a "potluck" party. The Morgan's will provide sodas, water, beer & wine. ATA will provide a spiral cut ham. Please contact the Morgan's and or Cathy Waggoner should you have any questions or would like to help. Gift exchange: if you bring a gift, you will get a gift. You are no obligated to participate in the gift exchange. 

It's Fall Y'all

The dates for the remaining 2022 play days: Coffee, hot beverages and tennis. All members encouraged to come out and play as well as bring something to accompany their hot beverage.

September 9/3/22
October 1, 2022
November -11/5/22
December 12/3/22

Some pictures from October 1st play day. Thank you to those that showed up.

Fall Kidz Camp: run by Evelyn, Tyden Spencer and Janet started September 20th and will run for 9 weeks. Tuesdays from 4:00-5:00pm ages 5-9 and Thursdays 4:00-5:30 ages 10 and up. We greatly appreciate the help we are getting from some of the high school players, Tristen Montoya, Maddie Glass and Mayce Cooler and Candace Cormie, we couldn't continue this camp without their help so we thank you. 

SNM’s first Regional Scramble, October 15, 10:00-1:00pm, free to all. You must sign up or register to be included to play. The scramble will be in Alamogordo and will include round robin competition, food, prizes, and an opportunity to make more friends. The scramble is sponsored by USTA Southern New Mexico. You can contact Jamie Borsodi for more questions. 

USTA Leagues and World Team Tennis. There are two USTA Leagues still left to play this year, Tri-Level and 65+. We would also like to offer World Team tennis (WTT) this fall. There are three levels for WWT, 18+, 40+, 50+ and 60+. The minimum team size is 4 – 2 men and 2 women, the recommended maximum is 8. Let Allison know, if you would like to participate on any of these teams, at snmleagues@gmail.com., or contact Alliston Deputy @deputy@southwest.usta.com

To find tennis tournaments in our area: click here  USTA / Tournaments

WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING

The Free Kidz Fall Summer Camp will be starting up this September 19th. Our summer camp was a huge success, we hope to have another great turnout this fall. If interested in helping Evelyn and Janet or you have questions, please email kidztennisalamo@gmail.com or contact Evelyn or Janet directly at this email. 

Alamogordo Tennis Association's Socials are back, the 1st Saturday of the month the board will host a Coffee & Hot Beverage morning of tennis starting at 9:00am. All members are welcome to participate.

Cottonwood Tournament: October 1-2. You can register online, look for Cottonwood Tournament, Alamogordo, 2022. You can also talk to your board members. 

Regional Scramble: On October 15th there will be a USTA Regional scramble here in Alamogordo. All SNM adult and advanced junior players are welcome to join in. Food, prizes and awards will be given. Registration information will be available soon. Please contact Sintra Sampath for any questions or more information. ruthvendr@msn.com

2022 Roadrunner Junior tennis tournament

The tournament was a success, we had 32 kids register with 30 playing. Beautiful August morning for tennis. Thanks to Jamie, Emory, Carl, Candace, Denise, Kiah and Joseph for their help. Kids had a great time. 

Alamo tennis

Kidz Summer Camp went great, we had 48 kids who participated during our 6 session camp. Evelyn and Janet attended each session and had 8 other helpers (all High School players). We averaged 32 kids attending per session with 6-7 adult helpers each session.  A huge thank you to Candace who helped us in so very many ways, we are thankful to her and the high school players who came out to help. We could not have had a successful camp without that help.  Also, many thanks to the ATA for sponsoring this program.

Play Day's :  We'd really like to bring these back, Volunteers for Play Days are needed, please email your ATA or speak to a board member if interested. 

SAVE THE DATE: AUGUST 4TH, Wedding shower for Rachel & Jake, 6-8 at Pizza 9, more details to follow.

Wimbledon has begun, the Board would like to host a Play Day July 9th starting at 8:30, all participants are asked to wear white if you can. All members are welcome, please feel free to bring a treat or drink. PLEASE RSVP by Wednesday, July 6th. 

TENNIS HAPPENINGS

Congratulations to our High School Tiger tennis team with a great win over Organ Mountain HS this past Thursday. Next Friday & Saturday is their District Tournament over in Las Cruces, we wish all our Tigers a great tournament. 

If interested in improving your tennis skills, contact John Hattersley who is a High Performance Tennis Coach residing in Las Cruces and working out at Picacho Hills, his 1 on 1 clinics are amazing, as are his semi-private and group clinics.

Also as the flier shows, there is an adult tennis clinic May 14th, spaces may be limited. 

Men's and Women's league tennis has started up again, up now is 55 and over leagues, if interested please contact Allison Deputy, our SNM Leagues Coordinator, deputy@southwest.usta.com

HS Tennis has begun

Tiger Tennis team opened their season in Las Cruces, February 19 & 20. They competed in the Centennial/Organ Mountain Invitational (a lot of schools participated). Singles took place Friday and doubles were played on Saturday. Great job by all the schools and coaches as everyone was spread out between 3 locations. Results: the girls brought home First place and the boys took third, special congratulations to Eva Westover as she got the MVP, winning the singles bracket as well as doubles with her partner Evony. Great job Tigers, congratulations on your medals and trophy.

FYI, this coming Saturday, February 26th, all courts will be in use as the Tigers are hosting St. Michael's. If you can come out and watch and support some great young tennis players, it would be appreciated. 

Construction is under way for the Barbara Springer memorial building near court 7, the bleachers have been moved and the area is fenced in. You might have to use the outside gates to get to courts 7 & 8. 

February's play day was windy and a bit cold however it still took place, thank you Cormie's for hosting. 

Stay tuned for more info. 

October/November

October Cottonwood tournament was held October 16th & 17th, the weather was terrific for tennis, thank you to all that helped during this weekend. Congratulations to all the winners.

         

The Youth Camp is still going strong. Evelyn and Janet would like to say a "great big" THANK YOU to  some of the High School kids that have been coming out and volunteering with us. Lily Burling, Kiah Westover, Tyden Spencer and Tristen Montoya, they truly have been a blessing and the kids are really enjoying getting to know them. FYI: We will not meet the week of Thanksgiving, we will meet the first 2 weeks in December which will wind up our Fall Youth tennis program. 

NOVEMBER is election month. As you all know we stopped play days because of Covid-19. This year we were able to replace them them with several ATA Exchanges and they have been going very well. The Annual election meeting will take place at the tennis courts on December 11th. There are 2 positions that will need to be filled, please let your current board know if you are interested in putting your name in, you can also email atatennis@gmail.com. Further details will be given at the Annual Meeting, and/or by email.

 

Soon after the Annual Meeting / tennis play, a Voting email will be sent to the Membership with the Slate of Nominees, and repeat instructions about voting.  Once the votes are officially tallied, the Membership will be notified of the results by email. 

 

After the Annual Meeting we will have tennis play—either the usual or if there is a larger crowd we could do a Game Day as we had last year. Turkey and Ham prizes will be given out, and this may hinge on individual scores achieved during tennis play. Please come for a good time for one and all !!

The last 2 years during this Pandemic have certainly changed the way we have gone about our tennis days. Not having "play days" and large celebrations on or off the courts has been challenging for everyone and some more than others don't understand why we as your board have been diligent in following the guidelines put into place by our Governor, SAFETY has been our main concern, we can only hope that 2022 will be a healthier, happier year for everyone. 

September and October happenings

What a great turnout for tennis this Saturday, September 18, 2021. Thanks to all the players that came out, we had 6 courts going until 12:00ish, beautiful morning to mingle with our LCTPA friends and members. Great job Candace, Greg, Janet, Sintra, Joe and Sal and Shane for helping with the setup and take down, greatly appreciated. Thank you Patsy for your delicious garden watermelon. (see pictures below).

The Youth Tennis camp (fall session) run by Evelyn and Janet has started back up this month. We've had great turnouts, we've split the groups into 2; Wednesday from 3:30-4:30 are the 8 and under group and Thursday 9 and older runs from 4:00-5:30. We have been so lucky to have some of the HS tennis players come out and help and we are truly grateful as we have been having large groups for both days. Thank you Lily Burling, Kiah Westover, Tristen Montoya and Braydon Money when they can. 

October: Tennis tournament is October 16th & 17th, you can register by going to TennisLink.com to register, the tournament number is: 21-64726.  

October Exchange: there will be an LCTPA & Alamogordo exchange in Las Cruces, 10/23, more details to follow. If you are interested, please let a board member know, having a rough estimate is very helpful in the planning of these exchanges. 

Tournament Director Training – Picacho Hills Country Club, September 25, 2021 if interested you can contact Jamie Borsodi at jamie.borsodi@gmail.com

Southwest tennis news: There's a new tennis pro at Picacho Hills Country Club, John Hattersley, John is a High Performance Tennis coach with over 4 decades of experience. Private lessons, semi-private, junior & adult programs, group clinics and cardio tennis lessons are available. You can find more information by emailing John at hattersleyhpt@gmail.com