Oct 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
For the third year, intrepid Northeastern court tennis players packed in to the house that Gould built in scenic Lakewood, New Jersey for the 2011 Lakewood Invitational. True, Lakewood is a strange mix of influences these days, but parts of the Georgian Court University campus, where the court still remains, appear just as they did a hundred years ago. The court, for those not familiar with it, is housed in a larger building called The Casino. Court tennis was just one of the entertainments held within The Casino’s doors. Our fair game was accompanied by hard racquets, polo, bowling, swimming,… Read the Full Story >
Sep 19, 2011 | Uncategorized
The 2011 Men’s and Women’s French Open begins today (September 19-25) in Paris. Six US-based pros are competing in the singles and doubles tournament: Camden Riviere, Rich Smith, Tim Chisholm, Mike Gooding, Steve Virgona and James Stout. The tournament will be streamed live at: 2011 French Open Coverage Men’s Singles Draw Men’s Doubles Draw
Sep 7, 2011 | Uncategorized
John Edmund Slater, age 89, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2011after an extended illness. Born in 1922 in Yonkers, New York, John was a true depression-era baby. He was the only child of Margaret and John Slater, a copy-rewrite editor for the Yonkers daily newspaper. In high school John excelled in both academics and tennis and received a scholarship to the Cornell School of Engineering where he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering. Shortly after graduation, John entered WWII as a field artillery officer and forward observer in the European Theatre with the 34th Field Artillery Battalion (9th Division) under… Read the Full Story >
Aug 31, 2011 | Uncategorized
Attached is the notice for the Witham Cup to be held in Aiken On November 9-13, 2011. Note that the tournament is limited to 20 teams. The max has been reached – new entries will be palces on a wait list. Calhoun Witham Cup
Aug 15, 2011 | Uncategorized
Smith & Bainton Win Open Division!
Aug 1, 2011 | Uncategorized
The 2011/12 USCTA Tournament Schedule is attached. Note that there are several events that still need to be scheduled. They should be resolved shortly. 2011/12 Schedule
Jul 27, 2011 | Uncategorized
We regret to announce that Robert M. “Bobby” Goodyear of Aiken, SC passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2011. Bobby Goodyear loved the Aiken Tennis Club – serving as its president for 35 years. A former lawn and court tennis player himself, Goodyear, after giving up the games, loved watching his daughter, Ginny Goodyear and granddaughter, Dana Goodyear Kopald, progression in the game. His daughter, Margie Goodyear, although living in Colorado, would travel to Aiken from time-to-time to play as well. What most people in the court tennis world will remember his genuine hospitality. He was a conduit for people… Read the Full Story >
Jul 20, 2011 | Uncategorized
The Velvet Rope Doubles tournament, open to players aged 21-40, was held in Newport on July 15-17. The results were: A Final: Jake Worseldine/Ryan Carey def Brad Ursprung/Zack Sacks 10/6. B Final: JC.Raby/J.Metzler def E.Turner/P.Travis 10/8 Special thanks to Marc Lewinstein and Brian Owens for hosting a fabulous weekend.
Jul 20, 2011 | Uncategorized
The US Team comprised of: Pat Winthrop (Capt.), Dylan Ward, Garrett Gates and Tom Pickin travelled to Melbourne for the biennial team event. Matches were played over 2 days – singles and doubles. Australia won 6-2. The results are as follows: Day 1: No 4s – Simon Carr def Tom Pickin 6/0 6/0. No 3s – Patrick Dunne def Garrett Gates 5/6 6/5 6/4 (great match, 3 match pts to Garrett in set 2, but no easy balls for him to put away.) No 2s Dan Williams def Dylan Ward 6/0 6/0. No 1s Pat Winthrop def Hilton Booth 6/3… Read the Full Story >
Jul 20, 2011 | Uncategorized
The Top 25 Final List for the 2010/11 Season has Pat Winthrop of Newport as the Number 1 Amateur. For the complete list, click here!
