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…
Don Pooley Over the past three years the Robson Ranch Table Tennis Club have been replacing the old and unrepairable table tennis tables (green) with the new blue Joola SC3000 tables. Each table represents a $1,200 – $1,300 investment on the part of Robson Ranch Residents and Club Members. Unlike our old “green” tables, which…
Don Pooley Whether you are playing doubles or singles, table tennis can be a fast-paced competitive sport and has many health benefits for active seniors like ourselves. The top ten health benefits of table tennis * Playing improves hand-eye coordination and it stimulates mental alertness, concentration and tactical strategy. * Develops mental acuity. The speed,…
Don Pooley Tom Taylor, a certified table tennis coach from the Farmers Branch Table Tennis Club, is again conducting a table tennis class for members of the RR Table Tennis Club. The class will be on Mondays from noon until 1:30 p.m. starting on Monday, April 1, 2019 and will last for eight weeks. The…
Jerry D. Geyman (born 1941) has dedicated much of his life to the development of tennis in Texas. As a player, Geyman played in and won a number of both professional and amateur tennis events. In 1966, he became the first tennis professional at the newly built Garland Tennis Center in Garland, Texas. He built…
Don Pooley The Robson Ranch Denton Table Tennis Club began a “You Just Got Served” Singles Ladder in October. The participating 28 players were placed on the starting ladder board using a random draw. A ladder participant can challenge another person within four positions above them on the ladder and if successful take the new…
Don Pooley The Robson Ranch Table Tennis Club is happy to announce the approval of Jimmy Taylor as a Certified ITTF Table Tennis Instructor. Jimmy plans on offering both individual and/or group table tennis lessons for all ages (grandchildren over 18 are welcome). All lessons can be adjusted for students at beginner level, intermediate…
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…
Don Pooley The Robson Ranch Denton Table Tennis Club continues to grow and now has ten tables. Helping us keep the tables and other equipment “fit” and in-shape are Jim Doyle and Ken Brown (our maintenance guys). Their handling of table repairs and ongoing upkeep ensures that club members are always able to enjoy…
Don Pooley Tom Taylor, a certified table tennis coach from Farmers Branch, is conducting a class covering the basic strokes and footwork for playing Table Tennis. This class is for beginner and mid-level players and is free for all members of the Robson Ranch Table Tennis Club. The class sessions are being held on…