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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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. *…
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…
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…
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…
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…