Tag: SBRTA

Hot for POP

Kathie Marshall On any given day, you will find people having a blast on the tennis courts, but it’s not all traditional tennis. The Saddlebrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA) has added a new sport that is a slight variation on tennis. The game is POP Tennis—it takes in all the fun of tennis and combines…

Tennis Shenanigans

Kathie Marshall The color green, shamrocks, leprechauns, and the luck of the Irish were the prevailing themes of the March 17 St. Paddy’s Day social hosted by the SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA). The event featured tennis and POP tennis play from 2 to 4 p.m., with several round-robin style rotations. The first round started…

Battle for the Saddle

Kathie Marshall The new year got off to a swinging start when 123 players braved the rain, wind, and cold to compete in the first Battle for the Saddle doubles tennis tournament on Jan. 4, 5, and 6 at the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) tennis courts. The two-day event was a friendly competition between the SaddleBrooke…

SBRTA Grooves at the Annual Steiness Festival

Deb McGiboney It was a time to celebrate peace, love, and tennis! On Oct. 26, the SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA) opened their annual Steiness Festival with an exhibition Mixed Doubles match featuring our pros, Chris Madsen and Rita Singleton. After the match, the pros got together with members for pizza at the Ranch House…

New Club Officers for SBRTA

Deb McGiboney The SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA) has announced their 2023 Club Officers: * President: Mark Adamson * Vice president: Deb McGiboney * Treasurer: Marie Malloy * Secretary: Linda Keller * Special events: Sue Cook and Paula Cartwright * Membership: Terry Zimmerman Congratulations to everyone! We are looking forward to an exciting 2023!

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…

Kicking Off Tennis Summer Fun with a Bang!

Deb McGiboney The ladies of SBR Tennis Association (SBRTA) played every Thursday evening in April and May for a friendly doubles tournament called “Queen of the Court.” Great job to all players! The ladies had a terrific time and enjoyed an evening celebration, hosted by Sue Cook, where they relaxed and enjoyed time with their…

Get to Know Our SBRTA Instructors

Deb McGiboney We would like to acknowledge two of our very own SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA) tennis instructors. Wayne Watkins, our training and development chair, teaches a Fundamental Skills Clinic every Monday morning. If you are not a member and would like to sign up for this complimentary clinic, please email [email protected]. Let’s get…

SBRTA Makes Pizza!

Carol Mihal The SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA) Events Committee started off 2022 with a pizza-making party on Jan. 24 at Nonna Maria’s Ristorante in Oracle. Thirty-six people (SBRTA members plus spouses) joined together for a really fun evening of pizza and friends! Each couple was given a pizza dough ready for the addition of…

SBRTA Serves for the Cure

Michael McDonagh The big winner of our Serve for the Cure Tournament was the American Cancer Society, as we raised more than $3,200 for the charity! Sue Cook and her remarkable helpers put on an event second-to-none over three days of competition. The camaraderie between the players was matched only by the many spectators, who came…