Ralph Berry Spring tennis is in full swing at Robson Ranch, with social events planned and drop-in tennis every week. The Robson Ranch Tennis Club annual meeting was held on Feb. 8 where members learned about planned court improvements, upcoming social events, and updated drop-in and scheduled tennis play. Annual membership in the Tennis Club…
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Sports, January 2023
Tennis Club Update
Tom McLaughlin We had a wonderful evening on Dec. 10 at our annual Holiday Dinner. Fifty-five members and guests participated in a great dinner and good conversations, followed by an interesting game challenging our knowledge of tennis history. The table with the most Ladies League members won easily. Wait until next year! With the weather…
Sports, October 2022
Tennis Club Upcoming Events
Lorie Stockton The Robson Ranch Tennis Club is growing, with so many opportunities to play here at the Ranch. Join us for drop-in doubles, women’s and men’s leagues, or make your own court reservation and play anytime. In October, morning drop-in times will be moving to 10 a.m. On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, we play…
Sports, June 2022
Tennis Club News
Tom McLaughlin Our next tennis social event will be on June 25. Breakfast at Wimbledon will be a round robin event with winners in Men’s and Women’s divisions, followed by Strawberries and Cream snacks with lemonade. As the weather is warming up, we will have check-in at 7:30 a.m. and play beginning at 8 a.m.…
Sports, November 2021
Tennis Club Enjoys Oktoberfest Playday
Lorie Blanda Another good time was had by the Robson Ranch tennis players on Oct. 16. Twenty-four players checked in for our Oktoberfest playday, followed by beer and bratwursts provided by the Robson Ranch Grill. The Men’s division was won by Bob Hauck, with Tom Ehinger coming in second. The Women’s division was won by Renee…
Clubs & Classes, August 2021
Tennis Club Celebrates Breakfast at Wimbledon
Lorie Blanda The Tennis Club members got out their Wimbledon Whites for the Saturday morning tournament on July 10. President Jerry Nissen coordinated a round robin format for all of the players. Spencer Folsom and Andrew DuBose tied for first place. Spencer took sole possession of first in a lob off. Men’s second place went…
Sports, June 2021
USA Table Tennis National Coach Visits the Table Tennis Club
Don Pooley On May 19 the Robson Ranch Table Tennis Club was treated to a visit by USA Table Tennis (USATT) Certified Coach Daniel Rutenberg. Coach Rutenberg, with Pong on Wheels (www.pongonwheels.com), has over 20 years of table tennis coaching experience and was the U.S. Paralympic National Table Tennis Team Head Coach from 2009 through 2012.…
Sports, June 2021
Tennis Club News
Lorie Blanda We successfully held our second tennis event of the year, Spring Fling, on May 8. Our turnout of 32 players was a record high. Everyone enjoyed multiple rounds of tennis, social time, and a light lunch after play was over. Winners were determined by lob-off: seeing who could lob a ball closest to…
Sports, May 2021
Tennis Club: New Events in 2021
Lorie Blanda The Tennis Club held its first event of the year, Sundaes on Saturday, on April 3. Twenty-four players enjoyed five rounds of tennis before indulging in some delicious ice cream with all of the toppings. Armando Reyes won the tournament with the most games won. “Lob offs” determined the second and third place…
Sports, September 2020
“Fit for Life” with the Robson Ranch Table Tennis Club
Don Pooley Even with COVID-19 precautions and social distancing, club members continue to focus on table tennis play session activities as a means of remaining “Fit for Life.” Some of you may remember the 10 health benefits from table tennis: * Playing improves hand-eye coordination and it stimulates mental alertness, concentration and tactical strategy. *…