Tag: SBRTA

Tennis Clinics help players prep for Tourney

Sandy Schlager In anticipation of the Steiness Tennis Festival, the SBRTA hosted tennis clinics with Chris Madsen, a tennis pro out of Tucson. The ladies had two sessions on Tuesday, September 6, and the men had two sessions scheduled for Wednesday, September 7. The men’s sessions got rained out and will be rescheduled soon. Several…

Cowboy Tennis at the Ranch

SBRTA members enjoy Cowboy Night Tennis: Bob, Kucsmas, Wes Hurst, Tove Pape, Susan Swanson, Georgine Hurst, Vern Nulk and Alastair Stone.

Sandy Schlager On Monday evening, July 18, the SBRTA hosted “Cowboy Tennis.” Members dressed in their best western duds, sans the fabulous cowboy boots, and enjoyed playing tennis under the stars. Well, it was actually monsoon clouds, but the stars were there somewhere. Western/cowboy music played in the background. All participants agreed it was a…

SBRTA welcomes new members

  La Hacienda Bistro was the venue for the SBRTA’s Welcome Event for New Members on June 3. New members were invited to come to meet fellow club members in a relaxed social setting where new members were treated to their first drink by the association. The SBRTA is comprised of tennis enthusiasts at all…

SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association hosts annual dinner

SBRTA members enjoy the annual dinner.

Sandy Schlager Under the direction of Sheila Bray, SBRTA Events Chairperson, the SBRTA annual dinner committee worked tirelessly to ensure an enjoyable evening for all. The three-course meal that was created was well prepared and delicious. Tennis themed table decorations gave the room an elegantly festive look. Chocolate tennis balls that enhanced the table décor,…

SBRTA members travel to 2016 BNP Paribas Open

Eighth seeded team wins against unseeded team in a three set men’s doubles match; photo taken by Arlene Wong

Sandy Schlager A group of SBRTA tennis players recently traveled to the 2016 BNP Paribas Open, considered one of the five premier professional tennis tournaments in the world, which takes place annually in March. All the top professional men and women tennis players participate in this nearly two-week event held at the spectacular Indian Wells…

Tennis for everyone!

Tennis at SaddleBrooke Ranch

Janice Neal The SaddleBrooke Ranch tennis courts are open to all residents. The SBR Tennis Association (SBRTA) has organized play for its members every morning and an evening in the summer. All other times are available to anyone who wants to play tennis. To reserve a court, sign up at the Fitness Center desk in…

Think tennis! Think party!

The Rattlers Team

Tove Pape The Steiness Tennis Festival is just around the corner. Hosted by the SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA), this fun event will be held October 23 and 24. The goal of the tennis festival is to provide competitive play for all skill levels and fun and comradery for all participants and spectators alike. The…

SBRTA Ladies hold a potluck lunch

The members of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association enjoyed a recent potluck.

On July 8, 2015 the women members of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association celebrated together at the home of President Janice Neal. More than half of our members were able to attend, though quite a few were on vacation. It was a potluck luncheon with a wide variety of delicious dishes to choose from. We…

Think Tennis! Think Fun!

Left to right: Mark Martin, Sally Grasso, Lupe Cook and John Hopkins

Tove Pape The SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA) is gearing up for another fun fall festival. On October 23 and 24 the club will host its annual Steiness Tennis Festival, which was named in honor of the club’s founder and first president Helge Steiness. The goal of the tennis festival is to provide competitive play…