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We would like to see everyone on the tennis court this year! Come and join us for our USTA Senior League Season (50+ age group) and get in on the fun. Competitive level groups from around the area are forming … Continue reading
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We want to take this time to thank everyone for all of their support and kindness over the past several months since our arrival here in Prescott. We appreciate the Northern Arizona Tennis community for all their friendships and for … Continue reading
There are two main certifying organizations for prospective tennis instructors. The oldest, the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), was founded in 1927. The Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) was founded in 1976, by world renowned coach Dennis Van der Meer. … Continue reading
The Northern Arizona Tennis Association (NAZ) held its 7th annual awards banquet on Friday, November 4th at the Hassayampa Inn located in Prescott, AZ.
The banquet is held annually to recognize and celebrate accomplishments by NAZ members on and off the tennis court. Approximately 45 people attended from Sedona, Flagstaff, Cottonwood and Prescott.
Awards were presented to players and volunteers for their accomplishments in 2011. A rare lifetime achievement award was also presented to Eric Bourdon of Prescott for his over 10 years of service to NAZ including being NAZ President, NAZ league team captain, NAZ league coordinator and presently as awards chairman.
other awards were presented to the following:
Adult Competitive Player of the year: Greg Kleiner
Female Junior Player of the year: Taylor Johnson
Male Junior Player of the year: Adam Skrocki
Community Volunteer of the year: Barbara Briseno
Tennis Family of the Year: Bob and Sharon Geil
High School Player of the year: Aubrey Danks
High School Coach of the year: Miguel Phelps, Prescott HS
Facility of the Year: Rough Rider Tennis Center, Prescott, Az.
NAZ service awards were presented to individuals with at least two years of service on the board of directors. Those individuals are: Jana Perpich of Flagstaff, Mel Levine of Sedona, Jan Blackman of Sedona, Brenda Linskey of Flagstaff, Scott Weber of Flagstaff and Larry Lineberry of Sedona.
The NAZ 20123 Executive Board was also elected. The new board is as follows: President: Larry Lineberry, Vice President: Jana Perpich, Secretary, Jan Blackman, Treasurer: Mel Levine.
Northern Arizona is one of seven districts in the Southwest Section of the United States Tennis Association and services tennis needs in Prescott, Prescott Valley, Verde Valley, Flagstaff, Lake Havasu, Kingman, Winslow and the Hopi and Navajo reservations.
We want to take the time to congratulate each and every one that received an award this year. We are proud to be a part of the NAZ USTA and being able to vote on the honoree’s.
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This coming weekend, the USTA Southwest Section is holding a Town Hall Meeting for everyone to enjoy a little tennis, have a little free food and learn more about the USTA leagues and how anyone can become a part of … Continue reading
Legendary singer/songwriter and three-time Grammy Award winner Bruce Hornsby will perform a rare solo concert, “An Evening with Bruce Hornsby” in Flagstaff, AZ at Ardrey Memorial Auditorium on NAU Campus on Wednesday, October 5th at 7:30 pm.
The benefit concert is presented by the USTA NAZ District and sponsored by Northern Arizona Healthcare. Proceeds will be used to to benefit Fit Kids of Arizona through USTA QuickStart (10 and Under Tennis), as well as to promote and develop other NAZ tennis programming.
Tickets are available to the public on August 15th, but tennis family and friends can purchase now for choice seating using access code “ACE”. Tickets can be purchased online at the NAU Central Ticket Office for $25, $45, $65, and $75 based on seat location. This will be a special, fun night for people of all ages and a great way to support community tennis.
Additional benefit concert sponsors include Northern Arizona Rehabilitation and Fitness, 93.9 The Mountain, Super Pawn, Sedona Rouge Hotel and Spa, Verde Valley Archaeology Center, Arizona Music Pro, Mental Edge Tennis, Elizabeth A. McFarland (Attorney at Law), and Ace Court Equipment and Stringing.
October 6th – It was a great evening with Mr. Hornsby. We want to thank him for his time and the very special performance to benefit our Junior Tennis Programs. It was definitely a pleasure to have enjoyed an evening with Bruce Hornsby. Hope to see you back next year!
—–Ron Barron, Prescott, AZ
Gold Medal for Senior Olympics
The Senior Olympics Tennis Event, held at the Prescott Racquet Club Aug 19th through the 21st, was definitely a gold medal winner for those who participated in this annual event hosted by The City of Prescott Parks and Recreation Department and the Prescott Senior Olympic Games Steering Committee.
Over 60 participants were in attendance on the courts of the Prescott Racquet Club under the direction event organizer Cody Williams, who I must say, “put on a pretty darn good show” as one of Prescott’s best tennis events of the year.
With a plate full of age brackets, beginning with the 50′s, and a full menu of events, it was definitely more than a challenging experience for those who consider themselves the wielder’s of the old wood racquet generation.
Prescott’s Senior Olympics has proven that it is a game for a lifetime. Those of us from the baby boomer years and beyond, tennis continues to give us the opportunity to participate at the highest level of competition, yet, still allowing us to maintain a healthy life style and live in a world where our status, cares or worries have no meaning within the confines of that green rectangle we call our home courts.
I want to personally applaud those participants from various parts of the state who were in attendance to vie for the coveted honor of wearing that gold medal. When the final points were tallied and a true victor finally emerged from the long and arduous journey that befell them, it really wasn’t the those with the most points that won, it was the accomplishment of those who participated that made the winners. The average, the affluent, the best dressed, everyone in my eyes deserved a gold medal. It was an honor being able to associate with those who believe that tennis is a great way to live and that love is the beginning of every point!
Thanks Ron, For the GOLD!
And the Crowd Goes WILD!
Robak showing some new moves!
Digging for a low shot!
Louise Merring's Return of Serve!
