Mark Wong and Sandy Schlager The SBR Tennis Association sponsored members only league play for women for the month of May. The category was 5.5 teams, which meant that any woman’s team with ratings that would total 5.5 or less could play. Thus a 2.5 woman playing with a 3.0 rated woman could enter as…
Sheila Bray and Sandy Schlager In April the beautiful tennis courts at SaddleBrooke Ranch were the scene of several tennis clinics coached by Jim Ward, member of the U.S. Professional Tennis Association. SBRTA Events Chairperson Sheila Bray made the arrangements for the clinics, and all members were invited to attend. During these sessions the ladies…
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,…
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…
Sandy Schlager Did you know that SBR has a strong base of players in the tennis association (SBRTA)? We are an active and fun group who play at all levels from beginners to more advanced players. SBRTA is proud to announce the formation of the Marketing and Publicity Committee. Committee members have met to form…
If you come to the Hacienda on a Monday morning, chances are you have seen some SBRTA members and interested people working on tennis drills and learning from our fabulous mentor, Dean Alfrey. This is what we call Development Day. It is designed for new players or experienced players getting back into tennis after a…
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…
Tove Pape With sunny skies and warm breezes, 31 members of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association participated in the annual festival on October 23 and 24. Players had been divided into two teams; names drawn from cups based on ratings. Steve Ordahl was the team captain of the Road Runners (who sported blue shirts for…
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…
Ted Wierman About a year ago, SBR Tennis Association sponsored quarterly clinics with Mark Wong giving instruction. These clinics soon became monthly and now are an integral part of the weekly schedule. Dean Alfrey carried the load as the “mentor” over the winter and spring months. He enjoyed it and did a very good job…