Tag: Tennis

Tennis Members Cool Off in the Pool

Deb McGiboney It was summertime fun in the pool on Sunday, July 10, for our SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA) members and friends. Everyone was enjoying themselves whether it was playing water volleyball, socializing in their floats, or just visiting with other SBRTA friends.

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…

Tennis Members on the Move!

Deb McGiboney In April 2022, the SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association held their skill ratings. Congratulations to the following tennis members who worked extremely hard to achieve their ratings. We are so proud of you! * Mark Drake: 3.5 * John Pieri: 3.5 * Michael Nicholson: 3.0 * Craig Hill: 3.0 * Greg Walker: 3.0 *…

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’s “Hearts Love Tennis” Was Another Success!

The SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA) and Sue Cook and Carol Mihal delivered another successful charity event in February, and the American Cancer Society again came out on top as we raised more than $2,500! The event was a bit of a marathon requiring each mixed doubles team to arrange several matches around people’s busy…

SBR Tennis Association Introduces “Pop Tennis”

At this year’s Club Expo held in the Sol Ballroom on March 5, the SaddleBrooke Tennis Association (SBRTA) introduced Pop Tennis, and were inundated with interested parties signing up to play this new format. Pop Tennis (formerly known as paddle tennis) is played on a shorter tennis court where there are no doubles lanes. It is played…

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…