Sandy Schlager During the first week in June, Sandy Schlager was able to fulfill a dream to visit Paris and see the sights as well as attend grand slam tennis matches for a couple of days at Roland Garros. The weather was cooperative with temperatures in the mid-seventies to eighty range and partly to mostly…
Terry and Anita Zimmerman Elmer Klavetter and Dean Alfrey led a chalk talk with drills on July 10. The instruction included how to utilize top spin on forehand strokes. The clinic was attended by 14 SBRTA members. Participants commented that using top spin will be a great skill to incorporate into their game. Watch out…
Terry and Anita Zimmerman The second tennis clinic for SBRTA members titled “Tennis Technique and Drills” was held on May 16 and May 17 at the Grand Stand tennis courts. Twenty-eight members were in attendance. The clinic was led by pro tennis player Chris Madsen. There were two one-and-a-half-hour sessions each day. The first day…
Terry and Anita Zimmerman Two new tennis courts were completed and opened to play on June 12. The new courts are located east of the existing courts. The court surface consists of a state-of-the-art material coating, which is designed to provide a cushion to player’s legs and knees. The courts also include several added features…
Terry and Anita Zimmerman The first all-member tennis clinic titled “Pro Analysis of Play Style” was held on May 10 at the Grand Stand tennis courts. Twenty-two members were in attendance. The clinic was led by pro tennis player Chris Madsen. While members played a doubles match, Chris analyzed and provided instruction to the players…
Terry and Anita Zimmerman All SBRTA members and their guests are invited to a Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 5. We will start the festivities with a fun tennis skills challenge for all levels at 4:00 p.m. at the Grand Stand tennis court. Dress is casual; Sombreros welcome! Remember to bring your tennis racket.…
Terry and Anita Zimmerman Tennis skill development clinics are held every Monday from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the SaddleBrooke Ranch grandstand tennis court. The clinic is open to all skill levels looking to improve their game. Dean Alfrey, a SaddleBrooke Ranch resident, leads the clinic. SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association members are encouraged to sign…
Tove Pape One of the things I love most about living here at SaddleBrooke Ranch is that I can play tennis year round. Our tennis club has shifted the start times to 10:00 a.m. for the winter so we don’t freeze our fingers off, but sometimes it can be cold even at that time. The…
Tove Pape On a beautiful fall weekend in early November the SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA) held its annual Steiness Tennis Festival. With thunderstorms in the days preceding the festival, organizers were naturally a bit nervous. Thank goodness the courts remained dry throughout the two days of games. The festival is named after Helge Steiness,…
Sandy Schlager November is upon us already! In anticipation of the new year the SBRTA announced the results for the election of officers at the October 19 general membership meeting held at La Hacienda. The 2017 Tennis Association Board will include: Steve Ordahl, President; Wes Hurst, Vice President; Sandy Schlager, Secretary; Elmer Klavetter, Treasurer; Beana…