David Zapatka The Seattle Mariners hosted “Pickleball Night” on Sept. 10. Group tickets helped raise money for the Seattle Metro Pickleball Association. Valley resident and Seattle native, Riley Newman, threw out the first pitch for his hometown team. Riley grew up a Mariners fan, and this was a dream come true for him. Riley is…
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Sports, November 2022
SBRTA … Rain or Shine
Deb McGiboney The SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA) players know what to do if it rains on our play—we take it to the parking lot for a tailgate party! The SBRTA offers exhibition tennis, clinics, group or private lessons, POP tennis, doubles, mixed doubles, and round robin tournaments, as well as many social events. If…
Sports, November 2022
SBRMGA—Match Play Tournament Results
Tom Graham The SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association (SBRMGA) Match Play Tournament kicked off July 28 and finished Sept. 15. The tournament structure incorporated three flights. Each flight had a Championship and a Consolation bracket. The competition continued until each competitor experienced a minimum of two losses (one in the Championship flight and one in…
Sports, November 2022
Honorary Dinking Diva
Debora Witten Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch is proud to announce their “honorary Diva,” Victor Nordstrom! When the Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch need an extra player, he heads to the pickleball courts! He always comes with his paddle and a big smile on his face!
Sports, November 2022
What Is Pickleball?
Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 3 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early at the ramada for paperwork. Space is limited to 28 people, so visit our website at www.sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click to reserve a space!” below the flyer sign. What you’ll…
Sports, November 2022
Tennis Couple in the Spotlight: Meet Tom and Kathy Tossey
Deb McGiboney Tom and Kathy Tossey began their relationship in 1980 on a blind tennis date (believe it or not) in La Jolla, Calif., followed by Mexican food and margaritas. They played tennis in San Diego and during their relocations to Madison, Wis., and Denver from 1982 through 1988. Tennis took a back seat in 1989 upon…
Sports, November 2022
The 2022 Women’s Updegraff Cup
Jeanne Jensen It’s that time of year when the SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) meet for their two-day fall cup. This year we again gathered as two teams matched up opposite each other in the newly named SBRWGA Updegraff Cup on Monday, Oct. 10 and Tuesday, Oct. 11. Sponsored by Coyote Golf Carts, there…
Sports, November 2022
Tennis Members on the Move!
Deb McGiboney On Sept. 12, the SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association held their skill ratings. Congratulations to CJ Utecht and Tricia Meehan who achieved their 3.0 ratings. We are all very proud of you!
Sports, November 2022
SBRTA Member in the News
Deb McGiboney Wayne McGiboney, with his partner Caroline Ogunware, are the new Tucson City Champions in the 18 & Over 7.0 Mixed Doubles. They won the final 6-1, 6-0. The Tucson City Tennis Championships were played Sept. 30 through Oct. 2. Also, in the prior weekend, the El Conquistador 40 & Over 8.0 Mixed Doubles team that…
Sports, November 2022
Meet Tennis Teaching Pro Rita Singleton
Deb McGiboney Rita Singleton, once named tennis player of the year in 2011 at Canyon Del Oro High School in Tucson, Ariz., was a top-ranked national junior and received a full scholarship to play for the University of Idaho. During Rita’s playing career she made appearances in International Tennis Federation (ITF) events, she and her…