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…
Tag: Tennis Club
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. *…
Sports, January 2020
Robson Ranch Tennis Club’s Holiday Celebration
Robin Sims The Robson Ranch Tennis Club celebrated the holiday season at their annual Christmas dinner Friday evening, Dec. 13! The party started with a cocktail hour followed by a plated and served meal in the clubhouse at the Ranch. Once the club members and guests identified one another in their holiday finest, they enjoyed…
Sports, November 2019
Tennis Club holds fall Octoberfest
Robin Sims The Robson Ranch Tennis Club held their fall event, Octoberfest, on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. The fall temperatures combined with low winds and plenty of sunshine to provide the perfect backdrop for the day of fun tennis, food, and fellowship! Tennis Club members in attendance played in a rotation throughout the first 2.5 hours…
Clubs and Classes, July 2019
Tennis Club makes a swoosh with Spring Fling
With summer nearly here, the Robson Ranch Tennis Club celebrated the end of spring with a tennis tournament and after party on June 1st. The event was a huge success, beginning with a fun tennis tournament for all players. Following several raucous hours of play, the members and their guests attended an after party at…
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
Tennis Club Cinco De Mayo
Jerry Tarpley On May 5, 24 members and officers of the tennis club held their annual Cinco de Mayo Tennis Mixer. After five rounds of spirited play, scores were tallied and prizes were awarded. Mike Welton and Bob Hauck received gift certificates for rounds of golf and cart rental from our Wildhorse Golf Course pro…
Sports, July 2017
Tennis Club kicks off 2017 with “Sundaes on Saturday”
Mike Welton On Saturday, May 20, the Tennis Club hosted the first event for 2017 titled “Sundaes on Saturday.” Over 30 players participated in both our own tournament and a lob accuracy competition. Winners are Tom Ehinger and Ellen Gilgore with runners up Steve Haugen and Janet Elizondo. Afterward we all cooled down with ice…
Sports, July 2016
Tennis Club breakfast at Robson Ranch Wimbledon
The Robson Ranch Tennis Club held its annual Breakfast at RR Wimbledon mixer on Saturday, June 25. The event was a great success, keeping all five tennis courts hopping with activity all morning with a progressive tennis competition for 26 highly motivated players. The format was to play four-game rounds, beginning with randomly assigned partners…
Sports, June 2016
Tennis Club celebrates Cinco de Mayo on the court
On Saturday, May 7, the Tennis Club hosted our Cinco de Mayo festivities. The afternoon started with a field of 18 seasoned veterans vying to be the King and Queen of the courts when the dust settled. The format was again to play four game rounds, winners moving up and losers down a court while…