Lakes Tennis News Archive 2007
Junior Holiday Tennis Camps - SIGN UP NOW
11/29/07
WHO: WHEN: January 2, 3, 4 COST: Non-Members - $114/per camp or $46/day Registration: Questions: |
WHO: WHEN: January 2, 3, 4 COST: Non-Members - $114/per camp or $46/day Sign up: Questions: |
Juniors vs. Men Challenge
10/27/07
A great night was had last Saturday Oct 27th with our annual Juniors vs. Men Challenge.
We had an excellent turnout with 18 of our top Men and 21 of our Elite Juniors. In addition to many singles and doubles matches being played, Gabriel rolled out his finest cuisine…..1/2 lb burgers!
It was an intense battle that went down to the wire! Here are the results:
Round 1. Men 6 wins - Juniors 3 wins.
Round 2. Men 5 wins - Juniors 6 wins
Round 3. Men 2 wins - Juniors 5 winsTOTAL: Men 13 wins Vs Juniors 14 wins
The juniors came from behind to pull out the victory in the last match! Gentlemen, there’s always next year…..
Lakes Tennis Academy wins the 2007 Dallas Cup!!!
10/17/07
There were 20 Facilities in Dallas participating in this extremely competitive event. At the end of a very long day of competitive matches.....LTA took home the Cup!
Teams Lakes defeated along the way:
Canyon Creek- Round Robin
Gleneagles - Round
Robin
The Village- Round Robin
Stonebridge Ranch- Round
Robin
High Point - Semifinals
Hackbery - Finals
Players deserving to be congratulated:
Andrew Painter, Adam Welwood, Jeff Jannasch, Ed Vercelli, Randy Valtierra, Ramesh Balan, Terry Yon, Terry Foy, Mike Runda, Michelle Way, Andrea Dodd, Aleece Schwalenberg, Kimberly Brienzy, Beth Ervine, Michelle Stroup, Ashley Scott, Darla Bordofske and Kristin Kloss.
The Dallas Tennis Association will engrave the Dallas Cup and get it to us in the next couple weeks.
We will display it proudly until next year rolls around. Then we'll go do battle to claim it again!!
Not only did the Lakes Team represent our facility by competing successfully, but the sportsmanship and attitudes displayed by our team members were ones that all of us can be extremely proud of.
Dallas Cup Combo Tournament Women's 7.5 Champions
9/20/07
The USTA Dallas Cup Combo Doubles Team Tournament was held at Brookhaven on August 17-19. Laurie Weatherby's team, made up primarily of Lakes members, won the 7.5 Women's division. Their team was undefeated, winning all five of their matches. They will now represent the Dallas Section and advance to the Sectional Tournament to be held at LB Houston on October 19-21. The members of the team are: Laurie Weatherby, Kris Coons, Elisabeth Reeves, Lynda Butcher, Beth Ervine, Aleece Schwalenberg, Clare Barnett, Coleen Grossling, Anne Dragisic and Liza Harlan. Congratulations to all of these ladies and good luck at Sectionals!
Fall Dubs Mixer
9/10/07
Sat, Sept. 15 - Come Join Us For Fajitas and Margaritas!!!
Play: 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.
Pro Exhibition
8:15 - ???
Cost: $22
Play, food, Drinks and exhibition
Members Only (allowed 1 guest)
$10
Drinks and exhibition only
Guests welcome
Must be signed up to play (Sign-ups will be limited)
No need to sign-up for exhibition only
Sign-up at the front desk or email
nick@lakestennis.com
Dynamic Doubles Ladies Boot Camp
8/1/07
Ladies……all the ladies. Please mark your calendar’s for our season kickoff camp we call Dynamic Doubles. This camp will be conducted by our entire professional staff. Each day will be filled with fast paced drills designed around a specific doubles strategy. You will be guaranteed to get a great workout and have a great time!
August 27, 28 and 29
9:30-11:30
Members: $28 daily $75 week
Non-Members: $32 daily/ $87 weekCamp Staff: David Lowe, Craig Kardon, Oscar Gonzalez, Bill Shaw, Nick Johnson and Andrew Painter
Call the front desk or email nick@lakestennis.com to sign up now! Space is limited.
FedEx Tennis Shootout 9/22/07
8/1/07
The greatest tennis player of all time “Pistol Pete” Sampras and ATP Tour star Robby Ginepri will headline the FedEx Tennis Shootout Series presented by Lexus at Frisco on Saturday, September 22nd at 7 PM in the Deja Blue Arena at the Dr Pepper Star Center, 2601 Avenue of the Stars in Frisco. Sampras retired from the ATP Tour following his dramatic USOPEN victory over longtime rival Andre Agassi in 2002. His resume boasts 14 grand slam titles, including seven Wimbledon titles. He was ranked World No. 1 for six consecutive years from 1993-1998.
Sampras is still on top of his game and is excited about the opportunity to return to Dallas. Sampras says, “I look forward to returning to Texas to play in the 3rd annual FedEx Tennis Shootout. Last time I played in Dallas, against Andy, we had a sold out event with great tennis fans. Dallas is one of America’s great tennis cities. I know Robby looks forward to teeing it up in September.” Ginepri defeated Sampras in April of 2006 in Houston, TX as part of the River Oaks International Championship. Sampras returned the favor by defeating Ginepri at the FedEx Shootout in Atlanta last December. Robby Ginepri staked his claim as one of the top players in the world last year when he defeated Andy Roddick and Taylor Dent to win the USOPEN Series in Indianapolis. In 2005, Ginepri reached the semifinals of the USOPEN. He currently holds two career singles titles.
In addition to the Sampras and Ginepri men’s singles match, the FedEx All-American Tennis Shootout Series also features local players in an innovative tie break shootout format. The format highlights the skills of local club pros, wheelchair athletes and local college players. A portion of ticket sales will benefit the Maureen Connolly Brinker Tennis Foundation (MCB), the National Junior Tennis League (NJTL) and the Arthur Ashe Legacy Program. The sponsors of the Shootout Series include FedEx, Lexus, Golfsmith, Wilson Sporting Goods and the Tennis Channel.
“This will be an amazing night of world class tennis and family entertainment,” says Tim Stallard, president of ProLink Sports & Entertainment. “I know that Pete and Robby are excited to come to Dallas and provide tennis fans with the best in men’s tennis.” Tickets are available on-line starting July 6th through www.tickets.com or by calling 214- GO-STARS (214) 467-8277. Ticket prices are $28.50, $47.50 and $77.50.
Ladies Doubles Play Day Recap
4/20/07
On Friday, April 20th we had 32 ladies join us for a Ladies Doubles Play Day. Here is a quick recap of some of the details….
Our Tennis Pro’s met each participant in the parking lot upon arrival to offer valet parking services. This went well until one of the ladies pulled in her Ferrari and a fight broke out as to who got to park that vehicle! Our Pro’s also doubled as “servers” by taking orders and delivering drinks including Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s during our round robin play. All ladies participating received an Adidas tennis backpack as well as a club embroidered towel. Pictured below is the team that one each of our four flights. Each of these ladies also received a gift certificate to Terrace Boutique
Berkeley Bobbora |
Charlyn Plunk |
Michelle Ray and Sandy Cassady |
Sandy Beal and Sherrie MacLean |
Congratulate Brooke Hughes, Joey Good and Clark Shannon for Outstanding Tournament Play
4/1/07
Lakes Tennis Academy is proud to congratulate Brooke Hughes, Joey Good and Clark Shannon for outstanding results in their tournament play over the last couple months.
Brooke Hughes won Girls 12 & Under titles in both singles and doubles in her Super Championship Major Zone last month. Along the way in singles she defeated the No 1 seed. She also won the doubles title with her partner Morgan Barnhill. These two huge victories improved Brooke’s Texas ranking from #16 all the way to #5.
Joey Good also had excellent success last month. After Super Champing up in the 16’s in his final month before aging up into 18's Champs, it took only two tournaments to qualify back into Super champs in the 18’s Division. Congratulations to Joey who along the way defeated the Number 1, 3, 5 and 6 seeds.
Clark Shannon took 3rd place in the Little Mo tournament for Texas in February in the 8 & under division. This qualifies him for Little Mo regionals in May for a chance to play in the Little Mo nationals. Good luck Clark!!
