Relaxing on the patio after our tennis mixer
Eddie Salvo, Jim Fox, George Weber and Jerry Killingsworth
The Semi-Finalists Jerry Killingsworth, Sandy DeVincenzo, Andrew DuBose and Ellen Gilgore
The Winners of the Grand Prize Jerry Killingworth and Sandy DeVincenzo
Edward Barnett
After a week weather delay from March 14 to March 21, 25 hearty tennis players arrived for the Robson Ranch Tennis Club March Madness event. Most players were decked out in shirts from their alma mater or favorite college in the midst of the “Sweet 16” portion of March Madness. After drawing a playing card from the deck provided by Dan Skokan, the players learned when and where they would be playing. But who is the three of spades, five of diamonds, six of hearts? We all finally found the appropriate playing card partner and proceeded to play six rounds of tennis followed by snacks on the health club patio. It was a great event with beautiful weather. We even had some spectators. Some players requested an actual champion outcome for the mixers, so the board adopted the idea for future events.
The Tennis Club held its Cinco de Mayo Tennis Mixer on May 2, 2015 with 24 players participating and 34 people staying to dine on delicious chicken fajitas provided by the Wildhorse Grill. After six rounds of competitive tennis, the two females having won the most games and the two males having won the most games entered the final match. The ultimate winning team was Sandy DiVincenzo and Jerry Killingsworth taking home the cactus trophy. Second place went to Ellen Gilgore and Andrew DuBose.
Just concluding are the Spring Mixed Doubles and Doubles Leagues. Both leagues are expected to resume in the fall.
The Tennis Club is made up of 81 enthusiastic players of all skill levels. If you would like to join this merry group, club dues are a mere $10/year. Membership includes participation in at least six organized events per year along with our annual holiday party. The club also sponsors casual drop-in tennis daily. You do not need to be a member of the Tennis Club to participate in the drop-in play sessions. Just show up and play. Drop-in formats are as follows: non-gender specific doubles at 8:00 a.m. Monday/Wednesday Friday; non-gender specific doubles at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday/Thursday; singles tennis at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday; and men’s doubles at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday/Thursday. Join us for any or all of the events.