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.

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.

ALAMOGORDO TENNIS ASSOCIATION (ATA)

The Alamogordo Tennis Association is the only organized tennis association in Lincoln and Otero Counties. Members come from throughout the southwest and as far away as Cody, WY. Our purpose is to promote tennis for adults and juniors, and we offer an assortment of tournaments, play days, ladders, etc., as requested by the membership. Generally, open tennis play is on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, and organized Play Days for members are scheduled the first Saturday of each month. An open USTA sanctioned tournament is scheduled in the spring, with a closed tournament occurring in the fall. Annual membership fees are only $15 for a single member or $29 for a family membership, and membership is open to anyone interested in the game of tennis.

For more information see alamogordotennisblogspot.com

or contact ATA at

PO Box 684, Alamogordo, NM 88311

alamotennis@gmail.com.

March Newsletter

Final Notice
Dues are Due! $15/single and $29/family still remains a terrific bargain. Dues can be given to Neil Bottger or any board member or mailed to ATA, PO Box 684, Alamogordo, NM 88310. Get these in by March 31st to avoid a $5 late fee and get your name on the ATA roster (out in April).

April Play Day, hosted by the Gentas, featured a casino game format with cards and “Luck of the Draw.” Lucky winners were Dale Emmert and Pien Latham, and second place went to Alan Campbell with Nori Morgan and Anke Wintac tying for second for the women.



Court Status: Matt McNeile, asst. city manager attended the USTA sponsored convention and workshops on construction of new tennis courts. He met with USTA officials who are planning to come to Alamogordo and assist in planning for our new courts. No progress yet on desperate need for repair of old courts. We will continue to pursue grant opportunities and other options.

Beginner Class: Thanks to Darrell Latham for conducting a free beginners class. Feedback from participants was excellent; everyone came away with some new knowledge and skills!

ON THE CALENDAR!!
April 19th & 20th: Dates are set for the Spring Open Tourney for April 19th & 20th!!!!! Forms will be mailed or emailed soon!

Next ATA Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 1st at The 19th Hole (Desert Lakes Golf Club Restaurant). Please be reminded that ATA members are always welcome and encouraged to attend board meetings.

ATA SUPPORTS AHS TENNIS!
Alamogordo High School Tigers hosted the Alamogordo high school tennis tournament with 8 schools from around the state participating. Tourney directors Grady and Nell Nicholson worked closely with Tiger coach, Linda Gilliland, to put on this event which featured over100 players participating in 94 matches all occurring on March 8!!! Thanks to ATA members who helped transport students and make this such a successful event!

ATA donated $300 to the High School Tennis team to support some of their many needs.

ATA SCHOLARSHIP: $300 of scholarship money will be awarded to a graduating senior at the May banquet. Applications are due April 18th. See the AHS counselor, Linda Gilliland, or any board member for more info.

Congratulations to Harold Waggoner for taking 2 Gold Medals for Slalom and Giant Slalom in the Arizona State Senior Ski Olympics at Flagstaff in Feb. Other ATA Olympians within the past year include Pat and Nori Morgan (badminton); Grady Nicholson, Sabine Fall, Robert Schreiner, & Linda Gilliland (tennis), and Chuck and Marsha Kime (swimming). What a versatile group!!!


Neil Bottger, ATA treasurer, presents Linda Gilliland, AHS tiger tennis coach, with a $300 check to support tiger tennis.


Nell and Grady at tournament desk.

View Our 501 Tax Exempt Notice

To view our successful 501 (c) (7) Tax exempt status application with the IRS, look under January in the blog archive!!

Federer

ATA's Chip Chase with Roger Federer at 2007 US Open!

Dues are Due! $15/single and $29/family still remains a terrific bargain. Dues can be given to Neil Bottger or any board member or mailed to ATA, PO Box 684, Alamogordo, NM 88310. Get these in by March 31st to avoid a $5 late fee and get your name on the ATA roster (out in April).

January Play Day was hosted by Steve Schuster and Neil Bottger with 21 players participating. High Scorers were Pien Latham, Ken Smith, and Neil Bottger.

Nearly 2 dozen players turned out for the February Play Day hosted by Pien and Darrell Latham despite Darrell’s recent shoulder surgery! High Scorers were John White and Sabine Fahl.

Thanks to Sandy Sanchez for donating a blower to ATA. It’s great for blowing the large leaves that fall on the courts.

Court Status: New court plans are proceeding slowly, but progress is being made. Help will be needed to repair old courts in the spring. More later.

Welcome new members; Bernice McRae, Marita & Robert Meints, and Gary Miehl have all recently joined ATA. WELCOME!!!!

Beginners Clinic: Darrell Latham is offering a free clinic for players wanting to improve basic skills. This 3 session clinic will begin the week of Feb. 18th. To sign up contact Darrell at 443-6107 or piendar@msn.com.

ATA Steve Schuster attended Battle of the Clubs in Las Cruces in Jan. Steve reports the event was well worth the effort with 15 teams playing 31 matches, 186 sets, and 1647 games. Thanks to Linda Gilliland for trying to organize an ATA team. Maybe next year!!!!!

Next ATA Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 4th at The 19^th Hole (Desert Lakes Golf Club Restaurant). Please be reminded that ATA members are always welcome and encouraged to attend board meetings.

ON THE CALENDAR!!

March 1st: Next Play Day will be hosted by the Gentas. We will be doing Casino Royale. Bring a buck! ($1)

March 8th: High School Invitational tournament. Adult helpers are needed; if you can help contact Grady or Nell Nicholson 434-1949 or gnicholson@beyondbb.com

April 19th & 20th: Grady has already set the dates for the Spring Open Tourney for April 19th & 20th!!!!!