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EALTA... Connecting
very morning, I start the day playing the New York Times Connections. If you are not familiar with the game, the goal is to determine how words with a common thread are connected. Sometimes, it’s a no-brainer. Other times, the links between the words are perplexing, and even after seeing the results, I still cannot figure it out.
If I opened the game one morning and my words to choose from were:
Tennis, Pickleball, Leagues, Volunteers, Community, Adults, Juniors, Wheelchair, Doubles, Friendships, Competition, City Champs, Family, Atlanta, 90 Years Strong
The connection would be obvious…ALTA.
ALTA…connecting people
We turn strangers into life-long friends both on and off the court. We encourage competition, reward sportsmanship, and we provide an outlet for athletic and social interaction. We celebrate diversity. We range in age from 8 to 88+, and we don’t discriminate. How are these connections possible? They are the result of the time, dedication, and heart of our amazing office staff and network of volunteers. Our ALTA volunteers have two things in common: they love tennis, and they love ALTA. Coordinators, overall coordinators, and vice presidents assist team leaders and facilitate league play. They will answer your questions, arbitrate misunderstandings, and assign playing levels to thousands of teams. ALTA is the best because our volunteers and staff are the best.
ALTA…connecting to the community
While ALTA is a non-profit organization, the direct/ indirect economic impact connection in metro Atlanta is astounding. In addition to more than $1 million directly invested into the growth of racquet sports by the ALTA Foundation over the years, our indirect impact is even greater. In a spring or fall season, more than 60,000 players will participate in ALTA league play. Regardless of our skill level,
as soon as schedules are released, we arrange/ pay for lessons and the use of ball machines; teams sign up and pay for coaching; public and private facility courts are reserved and booked to capacity. And then we shop. We buy shoes, balls, and new racquets to improve our game. Obviously, we need new clothes except for that one lucky outfit we wore when we won our City Championship! We come up with themes and decorations for our tables and purchase food and beverages for match hospitality. In certain communities, there is a weekly Publix ALTA special in the deli we must check out. We restock our Advil, band aids, bug spray, sunscreen, and Icy Hot. Our physical therapists, massage therapists, and orthopedic appointments are scheduled (doctors love us!) as we get those last visits in ... all in preparation for ALTA. That’s one season, we play four each year, and this behavior has not changed in over 50 years of league play!
ALTA…connecting to 2025
As we kick off 2025, our momentum continues, and membership numbers remain strong. We will continue to work on balancing skill levels and travel because that’s what you are asking for. We recognize lifestyle changes have an impact on league play. Our members are busier than ever and are not as available as they used to be. Time is valuable. We will continue to expand our pickleball offerings. Brand awareness is important and investing in additional channels to increase membership in all age brackets will be a focus.
I am honored to serve as your 2025 ALTA President and look forward to sharing our connections throughout the year.
Rita Maloof, 2025 ALTA President
2025 ALTA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
300 Colonial Center Parkway, Suite 140, Roswell, GA 30076 Phone: 770.399.5788 Website: altatennis.org
President Rita Maloof
First Vice President Loretta Phillips
Secretary Keri Beck
Treasurer Susan Levin
VP Men’s League Drew Meyer
VP Thursday Siobhan Schaeffer
Women’s League
VP Sunday Diane Royston
Women’s League
VP Senior Day Leagues Rusty Jones
VP Senior Leagues Seth Appelbaum
VP Mixed David Rowe
Doubles League
VP Junior Leagues Kim Freeman
VP Junior Gina Woods
Challenge Ladder
VP Special Programs Mark LaRotonda
VP Events & Tournaments Carol Brasher
VP Pickleball Greg McAfee
President’s Appointee Peggy “Gidget” Kettle
2024 President Chequetta Allen
2023 President Linda Shepherd
ALTA Foundation Rep Karen Harris
2025 ALTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chairman Lamar Scott
2023 ALTA President Linda Shepherd
2024 ALTA President Chequetta Allen
2025 ALTA President Rita Maloof
ALTA Foundation Cameron Turner
President
2024 Elected Member Stephen Murray
2025 Elected Member Karen Sullivan
Treasurer Susan Levin
Secretary/ First Vice President Loretta Phillilps
2025 ALTA FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President Cameron Turner
Treasurer Susan Levin
Secretary Karen Harris
President Robyn Sobelson
Vice President/Publisher John Hanna
President Emeritus Larry Lebovitz Net News Editor Emmy Powell Features Editor Cory Sekine–Pettite
Art Director Tracy Stalling
Advertising & Megan Willis
Production Manager
Account Executives Jennifer Gonzalez Sherry Gasaway
Circulation Manager Amy Fine
Accounting Marilyn Walker
Copy Editor Jena Pace
Copy Editor Gina Clance
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JANUARY
1
FEBRUARY
15
22 Senior Mixed – Winter playoffs (rain date 2/23)
23 Mixed Doubles – Winter playoffs (rain date 3/1)
23 Senior Mixed – Winter playoffs (rain date 3/1)
28
MARCH
2
1 Mixed Doubles – Winter playoffs (rain date 3/2) Senior Mixed – Winter playoffs (rain date 3/2)
APRIL
9 Mixed Doubles – City Finals for A, B and C levels (rain date 3/16)
10 Pickleball – Spring play begins
MAY
1 Thursday Women – Spring playoffs and City Finals for AA levels (rain date 5/6)
2 Run/Roll – Roster registration begins
3 Juniors – City Finals (rain date 5/4) Juniors – Spring playoffs (rain date 5/6) Men – Spring playoffs (rain date 5/4)
Sunday Women – Spring playoffs (rain date 5/4)
4 Men – Spring playoffs (rain date 5/10) Sunday Women – Spring playoffs (rain date 5/10)
5 Pickleball – Spring playoffs (rain date 5/7)
Senior Day Women – Spring playoffs (rain date 5/7)
6 Thursday Women – Spring playoffs (rain date 5/8) Wheelchair – Spring Clinic
7 Senior Day Men – Spring playoffs (rain date 5/9)
8 Thursday Women – City Finals for A, B and C levels (rain date 5/15)
10 Juniors – City Finals (rain date 5/11)
Men – Spring playoffs and City Finals for AA levels (rain date 5/11)
Sunday Women – Spring playoffs (rain date 5/13) and City Finals for AA levels (rain date 5/11)
12 Pickleball – Spring playoffs (rain date 5/14)
Senior Day Women – City Finals for all levels (rain date 5/19)
13 Wheelchair – Spring Clinic
14 Senior Day Men – City Finals for all levels (rain date 5/21)
JUNE
SENIOR MIXED DOUBLES
Jan. 4 Winter play begins
Feb. 15 Winter play ends
Feb. 22 Winter playoffs (rain date 2/23)
Feb. 23 Winter playoffs (rain date 3/1)
Mar. 1 Winter playoffs (rain date 3/2)
Mar. 8 Winter City Finals (rain date 3/9)
MIXED DOUBLES
Jan. 5 Winter play begins
Feb. 16 Winter play ends
Feb. 23 Winter playoffs (rain date 3/1)
Mar. 1 Winter playoffs (rain date 3/2)
Mar. 2 Winter playoffs and City Finals for AA levels (rain date 3/8)
Mar. 9 Winter City Finals for A, B and C levels (rain date 3/16)
SUNDAY WOMEN
Jan. 1 Spring roster registration begins
Jan. 21 Spring roster registration ends
Feb. 27 Spring league schedules post online
Mar. 16 Spring play begins
Apr. 27 Spring play ends
MEN
Jan. 1 Spring roster registration begins
Jan. 21 Spring roster registration ends
Feb. 27 Spring league schedules post online
Mar. 15 Spring play begins
Apr. 26 Spring play ends
THURSDAY WOMEN
Jan. 1 Spring roster registration begins
Jan. 21 Spring roster registration ends
Feb. 27 Spring league schedules post online
Mar. 13 Spring play begins
Apr. 24 Spring play ends
Apr. 29 Spring playoffs (rain date 5/1)
SENIOR DAY WOMEN
Jan. 1 Spring roster registration begins
Jan. 21 Spring roster registration ends
Feb. 27 Spring league schedules post online
Mar. 11 Spring play begins
Apr. 22 Spring play ends
Apr. 28 Spring playoffs (rain date 4/30)
Apr. 30 Spring playoffs (rain date 5/2)
SENIOR DAY MEN
Jan. 1 Spring roster registration begins
Jan. 21 Spring roster registration ends
Feb. 27 Spring league schedules post online
Mar. 12 Spring play begins
Apr. 23 Spring play ends
Apr. 30 Spring playoffs (rain date 5/2)
JUNIOR LEAGUES
Jan. 1 Spring roster registration begins
Jan. 24 Spring roster registration ends
Feb. 19 Spring league schedules post online
Mar. 8 Spring play begins
Apr. 19 Spring play ends
Apr. 26 Spring playoffs (rain date 4/29)
WHEELCHAIR – RUN/ROLL
Feb. 18 Spring roster registration begins
Mar. 4 Spring roster registration ends
Mar. 11 Spring play begins
Apr. 22 Spring City Finals (rain date 4/29)
PICKLEBALL
Jan. 1 Spring roster registration begins
Jan. 21 Spring roster registration ends
Feb. 27 Spring league schedules post online
Mar. 10 Spring play begins
Apr. 21 Spring play ends
Apr. 28 Spring playoffs (rain date 4/30)
REPORTED BY EMMY POWELL, CORY SEKINE-PETTITE AND JOHN HANNA
A Family that Plays Together
Many of us have played a tennis match or two with a family member but having three generations on a team at the same time is not as common. Grandview the Enclave Sunday Women’s A8 team did just that!
Captain Karen Campbell faced a default one week during the fall season, and she hated to give away a point. Campbell’s mother, Beverly Smith, was already on the team, so she had the idea of asking her daughter, Alli, to sign up and play a match with her grandmother.
“I am in a family of tennis players,” Alli said. “We always laugh and say that when I graduate college and come home, I can join my mother’s and grandmother’s tennis team. So, when Mom got the text and was lamenting that there was nobody to step in, I think we had the epiphany at the same time. We checked the rules and paid the dues!”
So, Alli, 21, partnered up with her 80-year-old grandmother and hit the court.
“Alli had not played tennis since her middle school Junior ALTA days, but her strokes were still there,” Beverly said. “We held our own but lost to very good players. Win or lose, it was so much fun and so special to play an ALTA match with my granddaughter with my daugh-
ter and her partner on the court beside us!”
Tennis has been a part of this family for decades, according to Karen.
“I grew up playing outside the fence of the courts, ready to go home, with my mother yelling, ‘Just one more set,’” Karen said. “She was the one who put a racquet in my hand, hit with me, signed me up for lessons, and captained my first ALTA team at 13 years old.”
Beverly joined ALTA in 1976 and perfectly summed up what the organization
strives to be for its members — a group of tennis enthusiasts doing life together.
“Tennis is still fun for me because I truly love the game, and it’s my very favorite form of exercise,” she said. “However, it is not only the game that I love, but also the team camaraderie and friendships made along the way. My three closest friends to this day are gals I met when I first played ALTA back in the late ’70’s!”
Beverly’s love of tennis is an inspiration to her family and friends.
“Tennis brings us together in so many ways,” Karen said. “And here Mom is at 80 — a smart and savvy player who takes home far more wins than I do! Tennis keeps her active, both physically and mentally, and everyone wants to be just like her when they grow up! To see her and my daughter playing together really was special. I got teary-eyed thinking what a special moment this was for the three of us and how fortunate Alli and I are to have a mom and ‘GMom’ who is able to get out there at her age and compete at the level she does!”
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ALTA Makes Changes to Boundary Expansion Plan
After a two-year pilot of testing the growth of ALTA by extending the original ALTA boundaries to include all Cherokee and Forsyth Counties and extending of our annexation area from the Gwinnett County borders from 10 to 15 miles, the following boundaries have been adopted beginning with the spring season of 2025.
Tennis — All of Forsyth County and the City of Canton will be included in the new tennis boundary. There will be no additional annexation from either the Forsyth County or City of Canton borders. The ALTA annexation boundary will roll back to the original 10-mile limit. With the multiple number of tennis leagues and levels ALTA offers, there was
not enough demand from new teams and/or new members to create density and to justify the additional 5 miles annexation expansion.
Pickleball — All of Forsyth County, the City of Canton, and the City of Gainesville will be included in the new pickleball boundary. There will be no additional annexation from either the Forsyth County, the City of Canton, and the City of Gainesville borders. The ALTA annexation boundary will roll back to the original 10-mile limit. The growth and participation of pickleball facilities and teams in Gainesville far exceeded our expectations leading to its inclusion in our new boundary area.
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2025 L. Keith Wood Scholarship Program Opens in February
In its 8th year, the ALTA Foundation L. Keith Wood Scholarship program is once again offering graduating high school students who have participated in the ALTA Junior Leagues and/or ALTA Challenge Ladder and/or the ALTA START program an opportunity to receive a $2,500 scholarship. This funding of the scholarship helps students who plan to attend an accredited college, university, or technical school of their choice. Eight recipients with a passion for the game of tennis and representative of the at-large community of ALTA will be selected from applications submitted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply.
Award Timeline:
• The 2025 L. Keith Wood Scholarship Program opens Monday, Feb. 10, 2025.
• All applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Apr. 11, 2025
• Winners will be announced Friday, May 2, 2025, via the ALTA website, social media, and membership email.
Selection Criteria:
• Display a passion for the game of tennis
• Confirmation of scholastic ability and intellectual curiosity
• Evidence of leadership and involvement
• Service to the community
• Outstanding character
Additional requirements and a link to the online application can be found at altatennis.org.
Photo by Laura Barnard
Stanford’s No. 1 Michaela Gordon Joins INTENNSE Team Atlanta
Michaela Gordon has officially joined Team Atlanta, becoming the first pro player signed to represent the city in the INTENNSE league.
The INTENNSE format features six players and one coach per team, with male singles, female singles, and mixed doubles contested at each session. Individual matches are divided into “bolts,” which consist of 10 minutes of play with a 20-second serve clock (one toss, one serve with lets played). Teams are allowed one timeout and two team substitutions per bolt.
INTENNSE will feature four levels — Pro, Adult, Junior, and University — played in a multi-day sports festival atmosphere. The INTENNSE Pro League debuts in June of 2025, with a draft scheduled for April.
Creig Matthieson
Joins Berkeley Hills Country Club
Creig Matthieson, former director of tennis at St Ives Country Club for the past 31 years, has come out of retirement to serve the members at Berkeley Hills Country Club in Duluth as the director of racquet sports. Matthieson welcomes this new challenge in developing the tennis and an already active pickleball program at Berkeley Hills.
“I couldn’t be more excited to move to Atlanta and join such an incredible community of sports fans,” Gordon shared. “Spending time in Atlanta, it immediately becomes clear how friendly and passionate everyone is. I felt at home right away and can’t wait to compete for Team ATL!”
Born in Chicago and raised in the Bay Area, Gordon made her mark as Stanford University’s No. 1 singles and doubles player. She contributed to two NCAA Championship-winning teams and earned numerous accolades, including Pac-12 Singles & Doubles Player of the Year, National Rookie of the Year, and multiple ITA All-American honors. Now, she brings her impressive collegiate and professional experience to Team Atlanta. Learn more at intennse.com.
Local Junior Wins Big
Atlanta-based junior tennis player, Elle Groslimond, 14, recently played in the USTA’s Southern 16’s Tennis Championships in Little Rock, Arkansas, winning both the singles and double titles. Elle is one of five children of Jeff and Karen Groslimond (all tennis players) and granddaughter of Gerry Grolismond, a recent Georgia Tennis Hall of Fame inductee. The junior player has been on quite a streak of late, making it to the quarterfinals in singles and doubles at National Clay Courts, and finishing in the top six in singles winning the national doubles title at National Hardcourts.
ALTA ONLINE
BY JOAN APPELBAUM, ALTA IT MANAGER
You've got questions—we've got answers!
Why do I have a notice on my Member Portal to update my rankings?
ALTA has adjusted some of the rankings, including when they roll off for the purpose of team placement. We need our members to review and check the appropriate boxes knowing that AA Juniors roll off on their 18th birthday, and current high school players roll off on their 19th
birthday. Division l, Division ll, and other college players roll off on their 30th birthday.
How do I know if my submission for a post-season deletion has been handled?
When you submit to be removed from a past season team where you did not play or were not listed on a scorecard, you now see a status button that indicates Submitted, and then Completed.
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ALTA Player Wins USTA National 40 Hard Court Men’s Singles Title
This past December, 42-year-old Daniel Plasa of Atlanta made his debut at the USTA National 40 Hard Court Championships a memorable one as he overcame a slow start to stun top-seeded Henry Choi of Vancouver, Canada, 7-5, 6-3.
La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club played host to the event, in which Choi has reached the final on two previous occasions, winning the title in 2022.
The second-seeded Plasa, originally from Germany, was down 0-3 in the first set before cutting down his unforced errors and slowly taking control of the match. After exchanging service breaks to open the second set, Plasa and Choi were even at 3-3, but the momentum shifted as Plasa dropped only three points to win the final three games and wrap up the championship.
“It means everything. Winning this one as a 42-year-old is another achievement I can be proud of.
I couldn’t be happier flying back to Atlanta today. I’m already looking forward to coming back next year,” Plasa said after receiving his USTA gold ball for winning the national title.
“I had a little rocky start. I made a lot of mistakes,” he added. “I was a little nervous but calmed down and found my groove. I was trying to hold serve and calm my nerves and stay within the game. I knew I could break him [Choi] with my returns. I just stayed patient.”
The USTA National 40 Hard Court Championships are part of the International Tennis Federation World Tennis Masters Tour. Formerly known as the ITF Seniors Tour, the recently rebranded Masters Tour includes individual and team singles, doubles, and mixed doubles events across various grade levels for each five-year age increment from 30 to 90 Plus. Approximately 27,500 players aged 30 to 90 worldwide compete in Masters Tour events each year.
A Resounding Success for the AYTEF 6th Annual Regions Bank Golf Tournament
This year’s tournament was held at Dunwoody Country Club. This signature event continues to play a vital role in supporting the Atlanta Youth Tennis and Education Foundation (AYTEF) and its mission to empower youth through the transformative power of tennis and education. AYTEF Executive Director Kirsten Robles says this was all made possible due to some really great sponsors.
“Thanks to the continued generosity of our Title Sponsor, Regions Bank, and Presenting Sponsor, Cobb County Toyota, the tournament delivered an unforgettable day of camaraderie, competition, and community impact," said Robles. She also extended gratitude to
Celebrating the 2024 GPTA Award Winners
Top Atlanta tennis professionals gathered in December at Boone’s Restaurant, located at the Bitsy Grant Tennis Center. The event served to honor the Georgia Professional Tennis Association (GPTA) award winners. Among those honored were Marc Blouin, who was presented with the George Amaya Tennis Director of the Year award, along with Creig Mathieson who received the Woody Hoblitzel Tennis Director of the Year award. Congratulations to all of the 2024 award winners!
other major sponsors: Krause Automotive, Universal Tennis Academy, Wilson, Angel Oak Capital, Impact Development Management, WTT, Global X, and UBS.
“Special thanks also go to our incredible hole sponsors, whose support is critical to the event’s success,” Robles said.
In all, 120 golfers participated, and the dedication of 20 volunteers helped ensure everything ran smoothly.
Plans for the 2025 tournament are already underway! If you’re interested in participating as a golfer, sponsor, or volunteer, please contact Executive Director Kirsten Robles at kirsten@aytef.org.
• George Amaya Tennis Director of the Year
Marc Blouin
August Country Club
• Woody Hoblitzel Tennis Director of the Year
Creig Mathieson
St Ives Country Club
• Adult Head Professional of the Year
Carmen Garcia-Jerslid
Atlanta Athletic Club
• Community Outreach Award
Shaun Boyce, GoTennis
• Assistant Professional of the Year
Ross Beall
UTA Blackburn Tennis Center
• Junior Professional of the Year
Adam Christopher
Life Time Sandy Springs
• Pickleball Professional of the Year
Tim Smith
Dunwoody Country Club
Carmen Garcia-Jerslid
Creig Mathieson
Photo by
Laura Barnard
Credit One Charleston Open Celebrates 25 Years in Charleston
The Credit One Charleston Open, North America’s premier women’s-only tennis event, will return for its 53rd edition this year, from March 29 to April 6. The 2025 tournament also marks the 25th year of the event in Charleston, which moved from Hilton Head Island in 2001.
As the kickoff event of the WTA Hologic Tour’s clay season, the tournament is held annually at Credit One Stadium on Daniel Island in Charleston, South Carolina.
The tournament has seen significant growth in recent years, due in part to the renovation and modernization of Credit One Stadium, an elevated fan experience, and a consistently strong player field that delivers top-level competition. The 2025 lineup already includes World No. 7 and US Open finalist Jessica Pegula, World No. 8, US Open semifinalist and Charleston local Emma Navarro, and World No. 12 and DC Open champion Paula Badosa.
Momentum for the 2025 tournament already is building, organizers say, with its ticket renewal and pre-sale program experiencing unprecedented success, nearly doubling presale interest compared to last year. Given the popularity of the event, the tournament has released new inventory in its
300-level with reserved mesh chairback seating. Additionally, a new lounge will be added to the stadium where guests can enjoy premium baseline views and exclusive catering. Lounge seating will be offered in groups of four per session.
“Each year, the Credit One Charleston Open continues to grow, and 2025 will be no exception. As we mark 25 years in Charleston, we’re excited to offer fans even more world-class tennis, as well as popular activities like pickleball and padel, along with enhanced dining and entertainment options,” said Bob Moran, President of Beemok Sports & Entertainment.
“The growth of the event reflects the incredible passion of our fans and the continued support of Charleston as the premier destination for women’s tennis. We look forward to another outstanding tournament.”
Hurricane Francine CAN’T Stop Chattahoochee Country Club!
This past September, Chattahoochee Country Club held its 30th Annual Tennis Charity Pro-Am. Due to Hurricane Francine, they were unable to do the tennis portion originally scheduled for the 12-14. The tennis committee had to make the difficult decision to cancel the outdoor team competition portion, days before it was to start. That did not stop them, though. They rallied together to make the Friday night dinner a spectacular charity event for such a great cause.
This year’s beneficiary was Family Promise of Hall County. Their mission is to prevent and end homelessness for families with children and help them
achieve sustainable independence. The benefit dinner was their signature surf and turf, steak and lobster dinner with a special added element never done before at the Pro-Am. Initiated by tennis committee chair, Allyson Reeves, and implemented with Jenny Floyd, Kim Reeves, and Lynn McGee, they added a silent auction and itemby-item raffle to the Friday night dinner. Through everyone’s hard work in bringing this vision together, they were able to raise even more money than they had in the past. The club was able to contribute over $15,000 to Family Promise, making the charity event a huge success.
The excitement at the 2025 Credit One Charleston Open will extend far beyond the tennis courts, as the tournament introduces a range of new experiences for fans. Attendees can enjoy expanded on-site entertainment, interactive activations, and upgraded dining and beverage options. The tennisfocused Fan Zone will return, presented in partnership with USTA South Carolina, where fans can participate in handson tennis activities and games designed to test their skills and inspire the next generation of players. At “COCO Row” fans can explore a curated selection of Lowcountry restaurants, providing a taste of the city’s renowned culinary scene.
The popular Family Weekend will return during opening weekend, March 29 and 30, with two full days of familyfriendly activities, including jump castles, face painting, live music, and more. Family Weekend tickets start at $10 for adults, and children 16 and under are free. For the first time in tournament history, qualifying matches will be held on Stadium Court inside Credit One Stadium during Family Weekend, giving fans a unique opportunity to watch rising stars compete in the tournament's main stadium.
For tickets and other tournament information, visit us online at creditonecharlestonopen.com.
Tecnifibre Partners with SixZero on Pickleball Paddles
Tecnifibre has partnered with SixZero to introduce an exclusive line of high-performance pickleball paddles. This collaboration marks Tecnifibre’s entry into the fast-growing pickleball market with SixZero, an Australian brand founded in 2022 that already has gained a reputation for breakthrough technology in pickleball gear.
“Tecnifibre’s strategy in pickleball has always been clear to us: to partner with an industry-leading pickleball brand known for exceptional products, and that brand is SixZero,” said Tecnifibre CEO Marco Baron. “With SixZero, we can meet a strong demand in the pickleball space and introduce racquet sports players to paddles that reflect our high standards of performance and elegance. We’re excited to bring a new level of performance to our community of racquet sport enthusiasts.”
Dale Young, CEO of SixZero, added, “We’re thrilled to partner with Tecnifibre, a brand renowned for elite products and partnerships with world-class athletes. Together, we’re confident this new lineup will resonate within the pickleball community. Our paddles are crafted with a focus on quality and innovation, and this partnership allows us to reach a wider audience with a product that combines the best of both sports.”
The lineup includes three Tecnifibre paddles inspired by SixZero’s best-selling designs, catering to players seeking power, all-court versatility, or control. Each paddle features T-Feel technology, with silicone injected into the handle to reduce vibration and give players solid, comfortable feel.
The paddles are available now. Check with your local racquet specialty retailer.
New Pickleball Tech Negates Noise Complaints
Pickleball enthusiasts have a new, quieter way to the enjoy the sport. The DigiPro Pickleball from Accel Digital Sports offers an advanced design that addresses key concerns for both players and the environment.
According to the manufacturer, the 3D-printed ball is quiet, making it ideal for indoor use and in residential areas. Additionally, its eco-friendly materials reduce environmental impact without compromising performance.
Unlike traditional pickleballs, the DigiPro is engineered to maintain its geometry in both extreme hot and cold conditions, ensuring consistent performance regardless of weather. Its unique construction also provides enough compression to absorb impact, minimizing the risk of serious injury, yet maintaining the right balance for competitive play, the company says.
Currently, the ball is available in grey, but more colors will be introduced soon. To learn more, visit acceldigitalsports.com.
New Book Details How Tennis Greats Changed the Sport Forever
Journalist and author Paul Fein has written a new book in which he details how the greatest players in tennis history have forever transformed the sport. “Game Changers: How the Greatest Players, Matches, and Controversies Transformed Tennis” treats readers to in-depth features about legends, such as Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Serena Williams, and how their legacies and rivalries modernized the sport.
Fein, an award-winning journalist and author of the “Tennis Confidential” books, says the new book will appeal to recreational players and tournament competitors alike. Whether you are a new tennis fan or a longtime aficionado, you’ll relish several of the momentous matches highlighted in the book that helped to fuel the popularity of the sport. Readers can relive key matches and moments from all the major professional tour events, featuring the greatest players of all time, including current top-ranked competitors such as Jannik Sinner, Carolos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek, Naomi Osaka, and Aryna Sabalenka.
“We always enjoy reading Paul’s books, especially ‘Tennis Confidential’ and ‘The Fein Points of Tennis,’” say Bob and Mike Bryan, holders of an Open Era team record 16 Grand Slam doubles titles, a Davis Cup title, and an Olympic gold medal. “His latest book … features more keen insights about our sport, revealing portraits of the greatest stars, along with a very entertaining and informative style.”
Fein has written for more than 100 tennis, sports, and general interest magazines in 30 countries and received more than 40 writing awards. Look for “Game Changers: How the Greatest Players, Matches, and Controversies Transformed Tennis” at your favorite bookseller or online retailer.
Whether you are a new tennis fan or a longtime aficionado, you’ll relish several of the momentous matches highlighted in the book that helped to fuel the popularity of the sport.
INTENNSE Announces Tampa as Its Newest Pro League Destination
Organizers of the INTENNSE Pro League have revealed the next city in their lineup: Tampa, Florida. Known for its rich tennis heritage and passionate fan base, Tampa was an obvious choice to host INTENNSE’s innovative format, which aims to redefine how the sport is played and experienced, the organization says.
Tampa has long been a cornerstone of the tennis world. With renowned academies like Saddlebrook — where players such as Martina Hingis, Andy Roddick, and John Isner trained — the city has a legacy of producing and attracting top-tier talent. Additionally, Tampa has hosted countless USTA events and serves as a hub for both professional and recreational tennis. INTENNSE chose Tampa not only for its history but also
for its future potential, the group reports. The city’s growing sports culture, combined with its strong tennis infrastructure, makes it an ideal location. Additionally, Tampa’s thriving downtown and Gulf Coast scenery provide the perfect backdrop for the league’s fan-first experiences, which will include live music, interactive activities, and opportunities for fans to connect with players.
As INTENNSE gears up for its Pro League debut this year, Tampa is set to play a pivotal role in introducing this new vision of tennis to fans. With its mix of tradition and modern energy, Tampa will showcase how INTENNSE is taking the sport into uncharted territory. Learn more at intennse.com.
Last Issue’s Trivia Contest Winner Is …
Congratulations! We drew our winner from a pool of readers who submitted correct answers, and Asneth Enriquez, Mountain Park Mixed Doubles A8, won a racquet from Tecnifibre! Try your luck with this issue’s contest and see if you can join the ranks of our previous trivia contest winners. Here is the original quiz and the correct answers:
1. Which two tennis professionals who have been involved in Atlanta tennis for decades are retiring at the end of this year? Jeff Chandley and Creig Matthieson
2. Who will be taking over as the ALTA President in 2026? Loretta Phillips
3. What is the name of the pickleball facility that recently opened in Buford, and in which Georgia city is the next location scheduled to open in late 2025? Pickle and Social and Alpharetta
January/February Trivia Contest
Enter for your chance to win a prize pack from Adidas!
To enter the contest, correctly answer the following three questions, in addition to submitting a new favorite courtside recipe, and mail it to New South Publishing, Attn: Cory Sekine-Pettite, 9040 Roswell Road, Suite 210, Atlanta, GA 30350. Answers and recipes may also be submitted online at netnewsmag.com. Hint: The answers can be found in this issue.
Entry deadline: Tuesday, February 4.
1. Which Coordinator of the Year played professional baseball?
2. Which ALTA league Vice President enjoys weightlifting?
3. Which neighborhood team had three generations on the courts at the same time last fall?
Please submit a favorite courtside recipe along with this entry to be eligible.
Saluting Our Top ALTA Volunteers
BY EMMY POWELL, NET NEWS EDITOR
As an ALTA member, you have most likely encountered one or more of the vast network of ALTA volunteers who give their time freely to organize and run our leagues. With the help of our office staff of five people, the volunteers work year-round to make sure our leagues run smoothly. We gather every November for our annual meeting, and this year 2024 Board Chair Debbie Gaster, who has volunteered for the last 23 years, called us to order. “Serving ALTA has been a very rewarding experience that I will always value,” she said. She went on to point out that ALTA is a well-oiled machine, supported by both the office staff and the volunteers. “The time that so many of our volunteers dedicate to running our leagues is immeasurable and so appreciated. I’d like to thank every one of you for your dedication and support.”
Gaster also thanked many of the past presidents and other executive leaders who helped her navigate through the years. This includes 2020 President Sandy Depa, 2015 President Larry Waters, 2024 President Chequetta Allen, 2025 President Rita Maloof, 2023 President Linda Shepherd, and incoming 2025 Board Chair Lamar Scott.
Historically, our primary focus has been tennis, but Gaster pointed out that we are now offering an additional member benefit with our foray into pickleball. “While we are remaining true to our
roots, we felt it was important to recognize the interest and growth of pickleball in Atlanta,” she said. “After just a year and a half, we have over 8,000 paid pickleball members. Approximately half of those pickleball memberships are new ALTA members. I think this has been a good move for ALTA in that our membership numbers have increased, and we have provided something that our members value.”
Gaster introduced ALTA Treasurer Susan Levin who provided a sound financial picture for ALTA in 2024. “2024 was a very good year for ALTA,” said Levin. Yearly membership revenue grew by 7 percent in October compared to the same time in 2023. Levin credited the increase to the new Pickleball League as well as the enthusiastic efforts of ALTA’s captains and volunteers. Total expenses also dropped 8 percent this year. Levin concluded her speech by thanking ALTA bookkeeper Leslie Gersack. “Leslie does an awesome job with all of our financial transactions and has been a huge help to the league VPs and to me.”
The ALTA Foundation has greatly benefitted from the organization’s sound financial structure. Foundation President Cameron Turner thanked everyone for all the support which provides programs throughout Atlanta for at-risk youth and at-risk populations, as well as graduating seniors through its scholarship funding. “I’m excited to announce that through
Top: 2024 ALTA Board Chair Debbie Gaster calls the meeting to order.
Center: 2024 ALTA President Chequetta Allen made quite an impact this year as ALTA’s “momentum” continued its growth across Atlanta tennis.
Bottom: 2022 ALTA President Lamar Scott takes over as the 2025 ALTA Board Chairman, as 2024 ALTA Board Chair Debbie Gaster steps down.
Photos by Laura Barnard
your member donations, we were able to sponsor over $122,000 in grants and scholarships in 2024,” said Turner. The START program added 10 new schools, which is an 80-percent increase over last year. “It has reached a new level, and we are now reaching new areas which gives these Title 1 schools greater access to tennis, better coaching, and assistance that is making a true difference in these students’ lives,” Turner concluded.
2024 ALTA President Chequetta Allen wrapped up her year as the leader of our organization and achieved her mission of continuing ALTA’s momentum to provide tennis and pickleball to our members. She said 189,496 players participated on 9,861 teams across all our tennis and pickleball leagues. “Member participation has been an essential element for fueling our continued progress,” said Allen. In addition to organizing league play, we also celebrated the 14th and final Atlanta Open Tournament. “It was a bittersweet time, but we were grateful to be a part of such a huge tennis event.”
ALTA places great value on our members, and we always welcome your feedback. “For the first time, at the completion of each season this year, we distributed surveys to our captains in all our leagues. The response has been tremendous, and overall, the feedback has been positive,” said Allen.
Allen concluded her speech by thanking the Coan Tennis Association where she received great support and encouragement. She also thanked many of the past presidents, the ALTA Executive Committee and ALTA members, and paid special recognition to her grand-
mother who celebrated her 95th birthday at this memorable meeting.
Each year, ALTA gets a new president. In 2025, Rita Maloof will take the helm and will focus on the connections made through ALTA. “We connect people. We turn strangers into life-long friends, both on and off the court,” she said. Maloof also commended the office staff and the network of volunteers. “Our ALTA volunteers have two things in common — they love tennis and they love ALTA.”
Maloof also recognized our connection to the community and the strength of the ALTA Foundation. “While ALTA is a non-profit organization, the direct/ indirect economic impact connection of ALTA in metro-Atlanta is astounding. In a spring or fall season, over 60,000 players will participate in ALTA league play. Our membership numbers remain strong, and we will continue to work on advancing skill levels and travel,” said Maloof.
ALTA is also connecting with new sponsors. Maloof and Gaster both thanked Ameris Bank, RS Andrews (represented at the meeting by owner Dari Payrow and his advertising executive John Cristadoro), and Coca-Cola.
Gaster concluded the meeting with a story that truly personifies ALTA. “We all have a story about how we ended up on an ALTA team. Whether you were recruited
Left: 2024 ALTA President Chequetta Allen presents her President’s Award to the 2025 ALTA President Rita Maloof
Right: Representing the year 2024. Board Chair Debbie Gaster and President Chequetta Allen are recognized for their continued service to ALTA
ALTA’s 25-year Hall of Fame Award goes to longtime volunteer Barbara Ingram in 2024.
as a new neighbor, club member or by some friends, one thing is the same. You end up getting more than you expected. When you first sign up and pay your dues, you think you’ll get to play some tennis matches. And you do, but you get more than this.” She explained the probability that you will make some friends, and many times, they will become lifelong friends. Playing ALTA might mean you will be treated to a great spread of food, and you’ll get exercise and some fresh air. “Sure, sometimes what you get is a 30-mile commute and a nasty opponent, but you will get to experience the comradery that comes with team sports that most people don’t get to experience as an adult. People often tell me there is nothing like ALTA anywhere else in the country, and it is true.”
Gaster ended the meeting by stating why ALTA is something special, and she hoped she served as a good steward of the organization.
Congratulations, ALTA Chair Debbie Gaster on your extensive service to our organization, and a big thank you to the entire ALTA community of volunteers!
Photos by Laura Barnard
2024 Award Recipients
Ruby Chairman of the Board
Debbie Gaster
Tsavorite
Executive Committee President
Chequetta Allen
Diamond In Racquet
Executive Committee/Board of Directors, First Year
Seth Appelbaum
Karen Harris
Stephen Murray
Loretta Phillips
David Rowe
Siobhan Schaeffer
Gina Woods
25-Year Hall of Fame
Barbara Ingram
ALTA Gold Pin
20 years of service
Anthony Depa
Bezel Rope for Coin
10 years of service
Beatrice Blankenship
John Lowell
Drew Meyer
Diamond in Coin Five years of Service
Nina Hutcherson
Traci Kruger
Mimi McFall
Gold Coin
Two Years of Service
Traci Baskin
Grady Bunn
Joe Fleiss
Annette Harlow
Karen Harris
Tammy Johnston
Brandi Nickerson
Meg Peaden
Kelly Stewart
Leela Woodfield
2025 Officers + Executive Committee
2025 ALTA Officers
Chair of the Board
Lamar Scott
2023 ALTA President Linda Shepherd
2024 ALTA President Chequetta Allen
2025 ALTA President Rita Maloof
ALTA Foundation President Cameron Turner
2024 Elected Member
Stephen Murray
2025 Elected Member Karen Sullivan
Treasurer
Susan Levin
Secretary/First Vice President Loretta Phillilps
2025 ALTA Foundation Board of Directors
President Cameron Turner
Treasurer
Susan Levin
Secretary Karen Harris
2025 ALTA Executive Committee
President
Rita Maloof
First Vice-President Loretta Phillips
Secretary
Treasurer
Vice President Men’s League
Keri Beck
Susan Levin
Drew Meyer
Vice President Thursday Women’s League Siobhan Schaeffer
Vice President Sunday Women’s League
Vice President Senior Leagues
Vice President Senior Day Leagues
Vice President Mixed Doubles League
Vice President Junior Leagues
Vice President Junior Challenge Ladder
Vice President Events and Tournaments
Diane Royston
Seth Appelbaum
Rusty Jones
David Rowe
Kim Freeman
Gina Woods
Carol Brasher
Vice President of Special Programs Mark LaRotonda
Vice President of Pickleball
President’s Appointee
Greg McAfee
Peggy “Gidget” Kettle
2024 President Chequetta Allen
2023 President
ALTA Foundation Rep.
Linda Shepherd
Karen Harris
Rising To The Top
The 2024 League Coordinators of the Year
BY EMMY POWELL, NET NEWS EDITOR
It has been a longstanding tradition and one that makes ALTA function as one of the strongest tennis leagues anywhere. The dedication of the ALTA league coordinators goes above and beyond. We honor the cream of the crop each year. Meet your 2024 ALTA Coordinators of the Year!
MICHELLE
Camay
Thursday Women’s League
Birthplace: Johannesburg, South Africa
Career: Worked for BP South Africa for over 12 years — started as an Admin Executive and then as a Territory Manager. In 1997, we moved to the U.S. for my husband’s job, and I became a stayat-home mom.
ALTA History: I started playing ALTA in the spring of 1998, after not having picked up a racquet for over 20 years. I started on a C5 Sunday team. I felt it a great honor when my team asked me to captain our team. I still own my first Captain Handbook in its little green binder. I also was a score keeper back in the day. I have captained many teams since then, and in 2013 became a Junior coordinator and a Junior overall in 2019. I also have been a Thursday coordinator since the fall of 2015. In 2021, I joined the ALTA office staff. “Michelle has been volunteering for the ALTA community since 2013 in various roles,” said Siobhan Schaeffer, Thursday Women’s League Vice President. “She communicates professionally and effectively, providing clear and concise answers when issues or conflicts arise. Her dedication to the Thursday Women’s League, as well as her support for the ALTA office, has truly made a difference for everyone involved.”
MIKE Cifelli
Mixed Doubles League
ALTA History: Coordinator for Men’s League and Senior Day Men’s League from 2022-2024, coordinator for Mixed Doubles League from 20242025.
“Mike came to us last year and has been a great addition to our team,” said David Rowe, Mixed Doubles League Vice President. “He is responsive, always at meetings, and has been extremely great during playoffs and City Finals.”
GINA Clance
Senior Leagues
Birthplace: Kingsport, TN
Career: After college, I worked as a newspaper reporter and in public relations. I became a stay-athome mom and homeschooled my two kids for 17 years. I consider myself a retired homeschool mom.
ALTA History: My mom was an ALTA coordinator in the 80s, so it was no surprise when I started playing in the mid-90s. I became a coordinator for the Thursday Women’s League in 2008 and worked my way up to overall. I got involved as a coordinator with the Senior Leagues in 2019 and was selected as vice president of that league in 2022. Now I am enjoying being a coordinator in the Senior and Pickleball Leagues.
“When asked, Gina is always there to help and train new volunteers,” according to Senior Leagues Vice President Seth Appelbaum. “She understands the ALTA process and has a good working knowledge to help new volunteers be successful and help captains to have successful seasons. As VP of this league, my job is made easier with her hard work.”
The 2024 ALTA Coordinators of the Year. Pictured L-R: Michelle Camay, Leela Woodfield, James Niemeyer, Shephalli Jain, and Meg Peaden. (Not pictured: Mike Cifelli, Gina Clance, and Jonathan Ramirez.)
by Laura Barnard
Photos
SHEPHALLI Jain
Sunday Women’s League
Birthplace: New Delhi (My father was a diplomat, so we moved to a new country every 3 to 4 years. I moved to Atlanta in 2002.)
Career: I work as a Showroom Manager for Currey & Company. They manufacture high-end home furnishings, especially lighting. I have been with them for 20 years.
ALTA History: I started playing tennis when I turned 30 (15 years ago). I wanted to learn a sport that I had never played before. My boss was a AA player, and she really got me into tennis.
Shephalli was nominated by her overall coordinator, Diane Royston. “In working with her the last few seasons, I find that she is very knowledgeable of the rules, doesn’t hesitate to contact me with questions or just to verify she understands them correctly,” said Royston. “She communicates well with her teams, approves scorecards in a timely fashion, has been a great coordinator at City Finals, and is such a pleasant person to work with.”
MEG Peaden
Senior Day Leagues
Birthplace: Atlanta, GA
Career: After graduation from Vanderbilt University, I worked for IBM as a systems engineer in New York, Indianapolis, and then Atlanta.
ALTA History: I played tennis as a child and in high school but stopped when I began my career and family. I resumed playing competitive tennis in 2000 with ALTA at Blackburn Tennis Center. In 2008, I moved to Sandy Springs Tennis Center where I still play today. I first captained an ALTA team in 2006 at Blackburn and numerous ALTA and USTA teams since then. My first coordinator position was two years ago. “Meg has consistently done an amazing, impeccable job every single season,” said Senior Day League Vice President Joan Marcinko. “She is extremely knowledgeable of all the rules and is a very well-loved leader in our tennis circles. What is unique about Meg is that you never have to tell her anything twice. She is always one step ahead of everyone and does her job quietly and efficiently. She’s just really good at what it takes to succeed in ALTA.”
JAMES Niemeyer
Pickleball League
Birthplace: Marietta, GA
Career: Firefighter for City of Griffin
ALTA History: Started as Men’s League coordinator in 2007, Vice President of Tournaments in 2014, Men’s League overall coordinator in 2016, and Pickleball League overall coordinator 2024. Men’s League Coordinator of the Year in 2012.
“James brought his considerable experience from serving in the Men’s League as a coordinator and overall coordinator
to the Pickleball League this year,” said Pickleball League Vice President Jerry Niemeyer. “He did an incredible job of assisting an already talented group of coordinators. His assistance was invaluable, not only in preseason activities like team placement but also in using his excellent people skills throughout the regular and playoff seasons. James played a huge role in making the Pickleball League very successful in its second and third seasons.”
JONATHAN Ramirez
Men’s League
Birthplace: Englewood, NJ
Career: Former MLB player for the Toronto Bluejays baseball organization for six years. Owner and operator of National Sports Photo and Jonathan Ramirez Photography since 1992.
ALTA History: Have been playing ALTA for almost 10 years. I have been a Men’s League coordinator for three years.
“Jon routinely goes the extra mile with the teams he coordinates,” said Men’s League Vice President Greg McAfee. “He has attended early round playoff matches and promptly addresses questions brought to him. In addition to being a coordinator, he is the director of tennis at Terrell Mill TC and goes out of his way to make City Finals at that location an excellent experience for both players and volunteers.”
LEELA Woodfield Junior Leagues
Birthplace: College Park, MD
Career: I was a Civil Design Engineer/Consultant/Project Manager for several years after graduating from college. I later spent 12 years with Gwinnett County Public Schools to have more quality time with my family. When my youngest was a senior in high school, I decided to go back to my first love, engineering, and construction.
ALTA History: I first joined ALTA in 1993 on a Sunday women’s B-level team. Since my introduction to ALTA in 1993, I have played in several ALTA leagues. I have also served as a captain, co-captain, and team manager. I was approached two years ago to be a Junior League coordinator and was thrilled to be asked. It has been an honor to work with the 10u and 12u girls’ teams and watch the girls learn to love the game of tennis, learn teamwork, learn perseverance, practice good sportsmanship, and most importantly HAVE FUN!
“Leela’s many talents, innovative ideas, and suggestions have been utilized to help better the Junior Leagues,” said Junior Leagues Vice President Wendy Fee. “She has a great rapport with her team managers and has made it clear that she is always ready to pitch in extra at Junior City Finals when and if needed. Not only has she seen the Junior Leagues from a team manager perspective when she managed her own kids’ ALTA teams for years, but now she is able to share her extensive knowledge and has continued to exhibit a great amount of professionalism as an ALTA coordinator.”
BY EMMY POWELL, NET NEWS EDITOR
RITA Maloof
President
Birthplace: Atlanta, GA
Career: Retired
What’s your favorite board game?
Monopoly…Is there any other?
What would you be if you had to wear one Halloween costume every day for the rest of your life? That’s not a fair question. Halloween is my favorite holiday, and I love costumes. Being confined to one would take the fun out of dressing up aside from the fact that if you wore it every day, it would become a uniform.
Who would you want to trade lives with? No one I can think of. My life is pretty good right now.
What was your favorite childhood book? I loved the Nancy Drew teenage detective books. I still have the whole collection!
Who is the best movie villain? The Wicked Witch. I was scared to death of her and her flying monkeys. As a matter of fact, they still make me a little nervous.
What is the best song to describe your life right now? “With a Little Help from My Friends” by The Beatles.
Meet This Year’s Executive Committee
LORETTA Phillips
First Vice President
Birthplace: Adel, GA
Career: Administrative – now retired
What’s your favorite board game? Secret Hitler
Where would you relocate if you had to leave the country? Thailand
Who is the best movie villain? Hannibal Lecter (Silence of the Lambs)
What is something you think everyone should try at least once? Zip lining.
What’s the weirdest gift you’ve ever received? A four-tier cake made of towels.
What item do you hope will be obsolete in 20 years? Sagging pants!
SUSAN Levin
Treasurer
Birthplace: New Orleans, LA
Career: Retired Financial Analyst
What is the weirdest thing you have ever eaten? Chocolate-covered ants
Where would you relocate if you had to leave the country? England
What would you be if you had to wear one Halloween costume every day for the rest of your life? Goldendoodle
Loretta
Susan Rita
What was your favorite childhood book? “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”
What are the two things you’d like to ask your pet? “What are you thinking?” “What are you trying to tell me when you bark?”
In another life, I’m pretty sure I was… a race car driver.
DREW Meyer
Men’s League VP
KERI Beck
Secretary
Birthplace: Tulsa, OK
Career: Group Manager, Sprint
What is the weirdest thing you have ever eaten? Chocolate-covered ants
Where would you relocate if you had to leave the country? Switzerland
What was your favorite childhood book? “Where the Red Fern Grows”
Who is the best movie villain? Heath Ledger’s Joker
What is something you think everyone should try at least once? Snowmobiling through Yellowstone Park
What item do you hope will be obsolete in 20 years? Vacuum cleaners
SIOBHAN
Schaeffer
Thursday Women’s League VP
Birthplace: Red Bank, NJ
Career: Previously Finance – Currently Real Estate
Where would you relocate if you had to leave the country? Ireland
Who is the best movie villain? Darth Vader
What is the best song to describe your life right now? “One Less Day” by Rob Thomas
If we went to happy hour, what would you order? Tito’s, soda with a splash of cranberry
What item do you hope will be obsolete in 20 years? Cars that aren’t self-driving
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Birthplace: Salt Lake City, UT
Career: HealthTech Product Executive
Who would you want to trade lives with? Maybe an astronaut.
What was your favorite childhood book? Anything Dr. Seuss. I loved them all as a child, and I loved being able to share them with my son when he was young.
Who is the best movie villain? Hannibal Lecter
What is the best song to describe your life right now? “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen.
If we held an ALTA volunteer talent show, I’d wow everyone with… I have a passion for Olympic weightlifting.
What is something you think everyone should try at least once? Travel outside the country and experience other cultures.
DIANE Royston
Sunday Women’s League VP
Birthplace: Niagara Falls, NY
Career: Operations for 25 years in electronics distribution and 10 years in corrugated
What is the weirdest thing you have ever eaten? Alligator…weird to me...and chewy! Who would you want to trade lives with? No one
What are the two things you’d like to ask your pet? “Why do you circle around and around when lying down?” “Why do you only growl at other dogs when you are being held?”
Are you known for a “special dish” on the ALTA table, a favorite that teammates request often? Jewish Apple Cake
If we went to happy hour, what would you order? A Cosmo
What is something you think everyone should try at least once? Loving another with all their heart
Keri
Siobhan
Drew
Diane
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
RUSTY Jones
Senior Day Leagues VP
Birthplace: Knoxville, TN
Career: Consumer Product Sales Region
Manager and Food Safety Tech
What is the weirdest thing you have ever eaten? A grub in Ecuador
Where would you relocate if you had to leave the country? Grand Cayman Islands
Who is the best movie villain? Darth Vader
What is the best song to describe your life right now? “Colour My World” by Chicago
Are you known for a “special dish” on the ALTA table, a favorite that teammates request often? Smoked pork shoulder or chicken, brunswick stew, cowboy beans, and key lime cake.
What’s the weirdest gift you’ve ever received? A Squatty Potty
SETH Appelbaum
Senior Leagues VP
Birthplace: Boston, MA
Career: Sales and marketing in the wine industry (42 years)
What is the best song to describe your life right now? “Happy” by Pharrell Williams
What sport will be invented next? Space Pickleball
What is the weirdest thing you have ever eaten? Muskox in Greenland
What would you be if you had to wear one Halloween costume every day for the rest of your life? Captain Crunch
Where would you relocate if you had to leave the country? Australia or New Zealand
What item do you hope will be obsolete in 20 years? Alexa
DAVID Rowe
Mixed Doubles League VP
Birthplace: Chicago, IL
Career: Renovator
What’s your favorite board game? Monopoly
Where would you relocate if you had to leave the country? Italy
If we went to happy hour, what would you order? Gin and tonic
What is something you think everyone should try at least once? Zip lining
If you could meet any author, who would it be and why? Stephen King because I want to know how he comes up with his story lines.
KIM Freeman
Junior Leagues VP
Birthplace: Columbus, OH
Career: President and CEO of the Freeman/ Knight Family
What sport will be invented next? Another Padel/paddle sport where you can play the ball off the walls and ceiling!
What’s your favorite board game? Candy Land
What is the weirdest thing you have ever eaten? New Hampshire fried clam
Where would you relocate if you had to leave the country? Italy
If we went to happy hour, what would you order? Meiomi Pinot Noir
If we held an ALTA volunteer talent show, I’d wow everyone with… my synchronized swimming!
Kim
David
Seth
Rusty
GINA
Woods
Junior Challenge Ladder VP
Birthplace: Fort Wayne, IN
Career: Agape Tennis Academy Training and Development Manager
What are the two things you’d like to ask your pet? “Do you understand what I’m saying when I talk to you?” “Does my snoring bother you?
What was the best year of your life? 2011 when my daughter, Isabella, was born.
What is the best song to describe your life right now? “Listen” by Marvin Sapp
If we went to happy hour, what would you order? Ice-cold beer in a chilled glass.
If you could meet any author, who would it be and why? Franklin Covey. He’s all about making positive changes that last, guiding you to be your best self and improve your interactions with others.
GREG McAfee
Pickleball League VP
Birthplace: Dayton, OH
Career: Life Insurance Sales, Real Estate Sales, Tennis Court Resurfacing and Construction
Where would you relocate if you had to leave the country? Belize
Who is the best movie villain? Darth Vader
What was the best year of your life? The current one
What is the best song to describe your life right now? “Crazy Luck” by Better Than Ezra
Are you known for a “special dish” on the ALTA table, a favorite that teammates request often? Dayton Style Pizza
If we went to happy hour, what would you order? Pretzel Bites and Mozzarella Sticks
MARK LaRotonda
Special Programs VP
Birthplace: Seaford, NY
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Career: Retired – Cell Phone industry
What is the weirdest thing you have ever eaten? I’m not that adventurist when it comes to food, but I would say seaweed.
What would you be if you had to wear one Halloween costume every day for the rest of your life? The Grinch
What was your favorite childhood book? “Curious George”
What is the best song to describe your life right now? “My Way” by Frank Sinatra
If another life, I’m pretty sure I was… a baseball player.
What item do you hope will be obsolete in 20 years? Cancer
CAROL Brasher
Events and Tournaments VP
Birthplace: Atlanta, GA
Career: Business Software until tennis and PTA took over my life
What are the two things you’d like to ask your pet? “Are you happy?” “What is your most favorite thing to do?”
What’s the weirdest thing on your bucket list? Swim with otters
Are you known for a “special dish” on the ALTA table, a favorite that teammates request often? Hawaiian roll sliders or guacamole
If we went to happy hour, what would you order? Bourbon and diet ginger ale or Michelob Ultra, but let’s not limit that to Happy Hour!
What’s the weirdest gift you’ve ever received? A rubber chicken or paper shredder — both from my loving mother!
Gina
Mark
Carol Greg
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
CHEQUETTA Allen
2024 President
Birthplace: Raleigh, NC
Career: I’m a Fleet Management Professional
Where would you relocate if you had to leave the country? Curacao
What was your favorite childhood book? “Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry” by Mildred D. Taylor
What is the best song to describe your life right now? “Glory” by Common and John Legend
What item do you hope will be obsolete in 20 years? Paper files
If you could meet any author, who would it be and why? Paul Coelho. I found his book, “The Alchemist,” to be very uplifting, and I would like to ask questions about how he developed the storyline and what was his inspiration for the book.
LINDA Shepherd
2023 President
Birthplace: Long Island, NY
Career: I worked at The Shepherd Center for 17 Years in Engineering and Facilities
What’s your favorite board game? Monopoly. I’d love to own Park Place and Boardwalk in real life.
Where would you relocate if you had to leave the country? Great Britain
What is the best song to describe your life right now? “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong
In another life I’m sure I was… a nurse. I’m a natural caregiver.
What is something you think everyone should try at least once? Being an ALTA volunteer. There is an opportunity for everyone!
KAREN Harris
ALTA Foundation Representative
Birthplace: Copperhill, TN
Career: Global Executive Relations at Amazon
Where would you relocate if you had to leave the country? Japan to be with my family and enjoy the cuisine.
Who is the best movie villain? Darth Vader and Maleficent
What two things would you like to ask your pet? “Are you happy?” “What is your favorite human food?”
Are you known for a “special dish” on the ALTA table, a favorite that teammates often request? My gluten-free brownies are nearly famous!
If we went to happy hour, what would you order? Moscow Mule, Corona Light with lime, or Sauvignon Blanc, along with an appetizer.
Peggy “GIDGET” Kettle
President’s Appointee
Birthplace: Silver Spring, MD
Career: Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care, Urgent Care, Clinical Research
What’s your favorite board game? Life
Where would you relocate if you had to leave the country? Italy
What’s the craziest bet you have ever made? I bet $200 on the singer of a song. What was your favorite childhood book? “The Velveteen Rabbit”
What was the best year of your life? Hopefully yet to come!
Karen Gidget
Linda
Chequetta
WINTER GETAWAYS
MAKE NEW MEMORIES
COMPILED AND EDITED BY CORY SEKINE-PETTITE
For most of us, our memories of seasons past are short when it comes to weather conditions. For example, in the winter months, we tend to forget that it was just as cold last year, but we got through it. What we do remember, however, are the good times. Thanksgiving and Christmas with family and friends. A dinner party on New Year’s Eve. An on-court victory and a City Finals appearance. So, this winter, make new memories with a brief, restful trip to one of the following nearby destinations. We promise, you won’t remember Atlanta’s colder days, but you will remember your 2025 winter getaway.
GETAWAYS
Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
PalmettoDunes.com
800.827.3006
Tennis lovers can book their perfect regional escape at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort on Hilton Head Island. Enjoy tennis court time, lessons, clinics, and more daily at the award-winning Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center. Along with its easy-to-access proximity, Hilton Head Island remains evergreen all year-round, making its 2,000-acre resort an ideal regional destination.
Pickleball
The award-winning Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center features 17 clay tennis courts (four lighted for night play) and 24 pickleball courts (all lighted for night play) with a full schedule of tennis and pickleball clinics and activities.
WINTER GETAWAYS
Sea Island Resort
Sea Island, Georgia
seaisland.com
855.216.3774
With its expansive campus, five miles of private beach, and an array of accommodations options that include private cottages, as well as hotel rooms and suites, Sea Island Resort offers guests the opportunity to vacation while maintaining standards for safety and security. Its extensive array of off-thecourt activities, the availability of private lessons, custom clinics, and 16 Har-Tru courts combine to make Sea Island the perfect spot for a winter getaway and a place to improve your game.
The Cloister Tennis Center: Experience world-class tennis at Sea Island, with eight Har-Tru courts and expert instruction for all levels, set against the stunning backdrop of coastal Georgia.
WINTER GETAWAYS
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
Miramar Beach, Florida
Sandestin.com/tennis
866.953.9560
Serving up the best tennis experience in Northwest Florida, Sandestin offers 12 world-class HydroGrid clay and three hard tennis courts, six pickleball courts, a wide range of experiences including private lessons with pros, a highly ranked Junior Tennis program, and fun round robin tournaments for all skill levels. Looking for a customized experience or package? Sandestin has a program tailored just for you. Get in the game — then relax, unwind, and experience Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort!
Jasper, Georgia
bigcanoepoa.org
706.268.3367
The “Mountains of Big Canoe” are but a backdrop to the newly updated Racquet Club facility, which can play host to a tennis or pickleball excursion. The 107-year-old former Wolfscratch School underwent a major renovation last year, with an expansion of the tennis and pickleball retail area. Big Canoe has weekly tennis and pickleball clinics for all levels and seven different weekly roundrobins. The club’s amenities include 10 tennis courts (six clay, two hard courts, and two indoor courts) and four standalone pickleball courts. The Racquet Club also can set you up to play on one of Big Canoe’s four bocce courts — or hook up the junior Djokovic’s in your party with a kids’ tennis camp. Plus, there’s hiking, outdoor pools, and a water park.
Big Canoe Racquet Club
The Big Canoe Racquet Club sponsors round robins, mixers, clinics, leagues, and special events for groups, couples, singles, youth, and seniors year-round. The on-staff tennis Pros offer private & group lessons for visiting teams. Come spend the weekend with
teammates learning new strategies & brushing up
Stanford University
Two NCAA Championships
Four All-American Honors
PAC-12 Freshman/Newcomer of the Year
PAC-12 Player of the Year
PAC-12 Doubles Player of the Year
Wimbledon Girls’ Singles Quarter nalist
MICHAELA GORDON
WE
Barry University
Top 10 U.S. Doubles
Two All-American Honors
3 NCAA National Championships
ITA Indoor National Championship
SENIOR DAY
Women Tues. 10 a.m. / Men Wed. 10 a.m.
Spring roster registration is Jan. 1 – 21
Spring season runs from Mar. 12 – Apr. 23
Know the Rules…
Please
BY RUSTY JONES, SENIOR DAY LEAGUES VICE PRESIDENT
As a long-time ALTA volunteer, I want to write about the importance of knowing and understanding the ALTA tennis rules.
Knowing the rules is an expectation of all captains, co-captains, and players on the team. I recommend that before each season, sometime during the season, and before playoffs, all players read the rules. The ALTA rules can be found on the ALTA website at altatennis.org. In your Member Portal, click on ALTA Documents>ALTA Rules>2025 ALTA Adult Tennis Rules. There you will find all the adult rules, and if you scroll down to Senior Leagues (page 4), you will find more league-specific information. As a heads up for Senior Day Leagues — The third set default in all Senior Day Leagues for the regular season, playoffs, and City Finals will be a third set tiebreak (10-point) unless all four players agree to play a third set.
A good understanding of the rules:
• Promotes fair play and ensures all players compete on a level playing field
• Helps players resolve disputes calmly and logically
• Aids in the development of skills and strategies specific to competitive play
• Fosters an environment of integrity and ethics in the game, which is important for maintaining the sports reputation and encouraging new players.
The Senior Day Leagues are always looking to make tennis competitive and more fun for the senior ALTA members. As a member of the senior set, I can speak firsthand about the aches and pains, stiff joints, and the ibuprofen that I have consumed prior to and following my tennis matches. Truth be told, not only do our bodies need to be ready for the courts but our minds need to be prepared as well. Having a good understanding of the ALTA tennis rules will help your season go smoothly!
by Laura Barnard
Photos
Spring Season Preparation
THURSDAY WOMEN
Thursday 9:30 a.m.
Spring registration is Jan. 1 – 21
Spring season is Mar. 13 – Apr. 24
BY SIOBHAN SCHAEFFER, THURSDAY WOMEN’S LEAGUE VICE PRESIDENT
Now that the holidays are in the rearview mirror, the spring tennis season is just around the corner! The deadline to register your team for spring is January 21, and the season itself begins on March 13. The full ALTA calendar and roster registration packet can be found on the ALTA website. Captains, please take a moment to check in with your team members to confirm they want to be included on your roster for the upcoming season.
Now is also a great time to review and update your contact information on the ALTA website (if needed) and to renew your ALTA dues for 2025 if you have not done so already.
Feedback from the Captains’ Survey
I would like to extend my gratitude to all the captains and co-captains who took the time to complete our recent survey. Your feedback is invaluable, and we truly appreciate your input! Several themes emerged in the feedback that I would like to address:
1. Thursday Women’s 9:30 start time: The scheduled start time for Thursday Women’s matches is 9:30 a.m. for Lines 1 and 2. It is important to note that 9:30 is when the first point should be served — not when players show up. We are all fortunate to play tennis on Thursday mornings, but morning rush hour can create obstacles. To ensure a prompt start, please plan to arrive by 9:15 a.m. to warm up and be ready to serve by 9:30. This will allow your Line 5 players to get on the court earlier and avoid unnecessary delays.
2. Scorecard exchange reminder: Captains, remember
that scorecards must be exchanged before the start of each dual meet. According to ALTA Rule III, B. Captains — “Each team must have a captain or acting captain present at the beginning of every dual meet. Captains or acting captains must exchange written lineups for all positions simultaneously before the start of the dual meet. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of points.” If you forget your scorecard, you can write your lineup down on any piece of paper and exchange it with your opposing captain. Scores for each match must be recorded, and captains or acting captains must sign the scorecards and enter/approve on the ALTA website. Please retain your signed scorecard to assist coordinators in the event of any disputes.
3. Spring break availability: Spring break can create challenges for captains in terms of player availability. To help with planning, I encourage you to check with your team members ahead of the season to confirm their availability. If possible, try to arrange for matches to be played earlier in the season. While we cannot require players to reschedule matches, planning can help ensure a smooth season.
Wishing you a fantastic spring season
As we look forward to the spring season, I wish you all many sunny Thursdays filled with great tennis and even better friendships. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to ensure the connection with the ALTA community is a wonderful experience!
SUNDAY WOMEN
Sunday 1 p.m.
Spring registration runs Jan. 1 – 21 Spring season is Mar. 16 – Apr. 27
Time For A Little ‘PT’
BY DIANE ROYSTON, SUNDAY WOMEN’S LEAGUE VICE PRESIDENT
Yes, it is time for some “PT,” and I do not mean physical therapy. However, in a sense pickleball and tennis (PT) can be good therapy and ALTA has you covered!
As the newly elected Sunday Women’s League Vice President, I will not speak on pickleball; however, I love playing ALTA tennis. I have met many wonderful people and experienced great sportsmanship. I always look forward to playing when I am in the lineup. It is an honor and privilege to serve as vice president of the Sunday Women’s League, and I welcome you to contact me with any questions or issues not answered in the ALTA General Rules or the Captain’s Handbook.
The spring Sunday Women’s League roster registration began on January 1. As we begin this new spring season, I hope it brings new friendly rivalries, new friendships, and the realization of how fortunate we are to have such a great tennis program in which to participate.
Here are some important dates you and your team should place on your calendars. Our schedules go online Thursday, February 22, and the first season match is Sunday, March 16. The last regular-season match is April 27. Playoffs begin on Saturday, May 3, and AA City Finals will be held Saturday, May 10;
City Finals for the A, B, and C levels will be Sunday, May 18. All these dates can be found on the ALTA website as well.
As we all know, the spring season provides us with challenges as teams navigate through holidays and spring breaks. With schedules going online three weeks prior to the first match, you may coordinate playing matches early if both teams agree. Please remember to get any early play agreements in writing and share with your coordinator. Also, make sure you understand the movement and default rules as they apply to matches played early (either as a dual meet or just individual lines). If you do not understand something, contact your coordinator BEFORE you play the matches! She will be able to help you through whatever situation in which you find yourself.
March 16 will be here before we know it! Captains, please be sure to refresh your knowledge of the ALTA rules (they do change!) and the Captain’s Handbook. Also be sure your teammates are familiar with the rules as well. Remember, it is the four players on the courts who must resolve any issues during play. In addition, we have a dedicated team of coordinators to assist captains and co-captains; reach out to them as needed.
Enjoy the spring season!
Photos by Laura Barnard
JUNIORS
Girls Sat. 1:30 p.m.| Boys Sat. 3:30 p.m.
Spring roster registration runs from Jan. 1 – 24
Spring season is Mar. 8 – Apr. 19
Balancing Good Competition And Fun For Our Juniors
BY KIM FREEMAN, JUNIOR LEAGUES VICE PRESIDENT
ALTA has been a long-standing organization promoting tennis in our community, particularly among juniors. ALTA’s emphasis on community involvement makes it a popular choice for young players and their families. However, as competition in junior tennis grows, finding a balance between enjoyment and the competitive spirit becomes increasingly important. Below are some tips on how parents, coaches, and players can maintain that balance, ensuring that the love for the game remains central to the junior tennis experience.
The importance of fun
At the heart of junior ALTA tennis is the idea that kids should have fun while playing the sport. Fun fosters a positive environment that encourages participation, skill development, and a lifelong love of tennis. Here are a few ways to emphasize enjoyment:
1. Encouraging friendships: Tennis should be a social experience. Organizing team events and social gatherings can help players bond and build friendships, making the game less about winning and more about community.
2. Focusing on skill development: Instead of solely concentrating on match results, coaches can prioritize skill-building sessions that incorporate games and challenges. This approach helps players improve while enjoying themselves.
3. Creating a positive atmosphere: Coaches and parents should cultivate an environment where effort is praised over winning. Acknowledging sportsmanship and personal improvement can lead to a more enjoyable experience for young players.
The role of competition
While fun is essential, competition also plays a vital role in junior tennis. It teaches important life skills such as resilience, teamwork, and goal setting. However, it is critical that competition is approached in a way that does not overshadow the enjoyment of the game. Here are some strategies to balance competition with fun:
1. Setting realistic goals: Encourage players to set personal goals that focus on improvement rather than just winning matches. This helps shift the emphasis from
external validation to internal satisfaction.
2. Emphasizing sportsmanship: Teaching players the importance of good sportsmanship — both in victory and defeat — can help them appreciate the competitive aspect of tennis without compromising enjoyment. Celebrating the efforts of opponents and teammates fosters respect and camaraderie.
3. Tailoring competition levels: ALTA offers various leagues and divisions that cater to different skill levels. Finding the right fit for each player can help them compete without feeling overwhelmed, thus preserving the fun aspect of the game.
Communication is key
Open communication among players, parents, and coaches is essential for maintaining a healthy balance between competition and fun. Regular discussions about expectations, feelings, and experiences can help everyone stay on the same page. Here are some tips for effective communication:
1. Regular check-ins: Coaches can implement regular one-on-one check-ins with players to discuss their experiences and feelings about both practice and competition. This practice fosters a supportive environment where players feel valued.
2. Listening to players: Encourage young athletes to express their feelings about competition and enjoyment. This feedback can help coaches and parents adjust their approaches to better support the player’s experience.
3. Involving parents: Parents play a crucial role in shaping a child’s sports experience. They should be encouraged to support their children’s decisions about competition and to emphasize enjoyment over results.
Balancing competition and fun in junior ALTA tennis is vital for nurturing a generation of players who not only excel in the sport but also cherish the experience. By fostering an enjoyable atmosphere, emphasizing skill development, and encouraging open communication, we can ensure that young players develop a love for tennis that extends well beyond their junior years. Ultimately, the goal is to cultivate not only skilled athletes but also well-rounded individuals who understand the fundamental joys of sportsmanship, friendship, and personal growth through tennis.
MEN
Saturday 9 a.m
Spring registration runs Jan. 1 – 21
Spring season is Mar. 15 – Apr. 26
Game, Set, Match (And Maybe a Beer)
BY DREW MEYER, MEN’S LEAGUE VICE PRESIDENT
The Atlanta air crackles with anticipation as the ALTA Men’s League season approaches. The scent of freshly cut grass mingled with the inevitable onslaught of pollen and the unmistakable thwack of tennis balls echoing across the city can mean only one thing: it is springtime in Atlanta! And with spring comes the ALTA Men’s League. For those fortunate enough to be a part of this legendary institution, the wait is almost over.
The Men’s League is more than just a tennis league. It’s a social crucible, a battlefield of friendly rivalries, and a celebration of the spirit of the game. Picture this: Saturday mornings, the sun is a benevolent overlord, casting long shadows across the courts. You arrive, armed with your trusty racquet (and maybe a questionable fashion choice), ready to do battle. Your opponents? A motley crew of weekend warriors, competitive spirits, and the occasional “ringer” who mysteriously appears every other year. The banter begins before the first serve, a lively exchange of playful trash talk.
“Ready to get your game on?” one opponent challenges, a mischievous glint in his eye. “Bring it on,” you retort. “I’ve been practicing my ‘between-the-legs’ shot all week.”
The match begins with a blur of athleticism (or lack thereof), punctuated by grunts, groans, and the occasional “out!” shouted with varying degrees of conviction. The score fluctuates
wildly, a testament to the unpredictable nature of both the game and the human condition.
But amidst the competitive fire, there is a unique spirit that permeates every ALTA match. It is a blend of sportsmanship and good-natured rivalry. You might argue a line call with the ferocity of a seasoned litigator, but you’ll also share a postmatch beverage with your opponents, swapping stories and commiserating over missed opportunities.
The true victory, however, lies not in the final score, but in the shared experience. It’s about the camaraderie, the laughter, and the enduring friendships forged on the court. It’s about celebrating the absurdity of it all — the questionable line calls, the “miraculous” shots, and the unavoidable post-match analysis that inevitably devolves into a lively debate about the merits of various grip sizes and string tensions.
We, the players, eagerly await the start of the season. The anticipation is palpable. We sharpen our skills, meticulously maintain our equipment, and dream of glorious victories (or at least avoiding a humiliating defeat). The courts beckon, and we are ready to answer the call.
Let the games begin!
Disclaimer: Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or a random group of dads from East Cobb, is purely coincidental.
by
Photos
Laura Barnard
WHEELCHAIR
Tuesday 6:30 p.m.
Spring roster registration runs from Feb. 18 – Mar. 4
Spring season is Mar. 11 – Apr. 22
2025 Wheelchair League Tennis Season
BY MARK LAROTONDA, SPECIAL PROGRAMS VICE PRESIDENT
The 2025 Wheelchair League tennis season is here! This year, it will consist of five individual sessions consisting of competitive matches and learning clinics over a 29-week period for newcomers and experienced players.
Starting Tuesday, March 11, the ALTA Wheelchair tennis season begins at the Hudlow Tennis Center in Norcross Georgia, with wheelchair doubles matches for all levels, followed by four sessions of clinics in the month of May. During the summer (June & July), we have our annual Run/Roll competition. This is where a wheelchair player is
partnered with a stand-up player. If you are new to Run/Roll, feel free to join us at one of our clinics to see what it’s all about and keep your eye out for our Run/Roll mixer as well.
As the summer comes to an end and fall begins, we will have our second four-week clinic in August and then finish the 2025 season with more wheelchair doubles matches in September and October.
To participate or for more information, please reach out to our VP of Special Programs at specialprogramsvp@ altatennis.org.
ALTA Sportsmanship Awards
BY RITA MALOOF, ALTA PRESIDENT
Fall was a true season for giving as a record number of sportsmanship nominations were received from all leagues. The award list was so long, we ran out of room to publish all the stories! Congratulations to our winners.
It’s easy to recognize extraordinary behavior but there’s only a small few who will take the extra step and act on what they witnessed. Thank you for taking the time to bring outstanding acts of sportsmanship to our attention.
Nominations can be made at any time and are reviewed seasonally. Award winners receive a letter from the ALTA president, a sportsmanship bag tag, and are recognized in Net News
Award Recipient Nominated By
Nick Ashdown – Capital City Sujith Thomas – Roswell Park 12U Junior Boys
Lucy Buckley & Renee Tracy Melisa Mathews – Leafmore Creek
Lifetime Athletics Sunday Women A8
Matt Jackson – Dekalb Tennis Center Anand Devlia – DeKalb TC Men B7
Asif Khadari – Montclair Khaled Mohamed – Montclair Men – B6
Mountain Park Sunday Women B7
Chris McCall – TPC Sugarloaf Pam Berrong – Rockdale TC Sunday Women A3
Geralyn Kaiser & Team Susan Javis – Soleil
Wildwood Springs Sr. Day Women B7
Meredyth Johnson & Team Alisun Henion – Marietta CC
Wyngate North Sunday Women A5
Bobbi, Kim, Anissa, Kelly, Coach Will Sheri Thacker – Fields Club
CLOUD CHASING?!
When it was my turn to serve in a recent men’s doubles match, I noticed a significant cloud of vapor emerging in front of the opponent’s net player right when I hit my serve. The net player was using a vaping device during the match. He would take it out of his pocket and exhale from the device while I tossed the ball. It felt quite distracting and potentially disruptive. Could this situation be classified as a hindrance according to the Friend at Court under ITF Rules of Tennis? Are there any specific code violations regarding vaping during matches? Additionally, what measures can players take to address similar situations in the future?
Joan Marcinko, 2024 Senior Day Leagues VP
What an interesting tennis match situation! According to THE CODE in the USTA 2024 Friend at Court, vaping while playing a tennis match is not covered under their “Hinderance Issues.” Talking during a point, body movement, cell phones ringing, players grunting, and injuring an opponent are all reasons to claim a hinderance. However, most tennis facilities (private clubs, swim/tennis associations, etc.) do NOT allow any type of smoking on their property, so I would first check with them to see if this was allowed. Although no USTA or ALTA rule is being violated, you could always ask the player if he would refrain from vaping during your serve!
Blame It On the Rain
My partner and I scheduled to play our rain-out match on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. at our home court. However, our men were playing on the courts and stated we had to wait until they completed their matches. The opponents stated we needed to go to their courts to play. I replied that the ALTA rule for Sunday Women make up for rained out matches states we can start after the men have completed their regularly scheduled matches. The opponent stated that since we had scheduled to play early, we needed to go play at their courts or default the match. We were not sure, so we played at their home courts. Who was correct in this instance?
Diane Royston, Sunday Women’s League VP
Your opponents were correct. You scheduled to play early. Had you agreed to play at the default time of Saturday at 1 p.m., you would have been able to say they had to wait until your men had finished playing. ALTA Individual League Rules states, “Matches rescheduled due to inclement weather (precipitation or extreme weather) for weeks 1-6 must be
started no later than the day and time listed in the chart for the specific league in accordance with ALTA rule VI.C. Regularly scheduled matches take precedence over all other ALTA league matches.” For Sunday women, the time is Saturday at 1 p.m. or until the men have completed their regularly scheduled matches. This rule did not apply to your match as your match was scheduled to be played early.
You Can’t Be Serious
During my match, I was waiting to return serve. The server bounced the ball and then hit it into the service box. When I didn’t make an attempt to return it, the opponent tried to claim the point. I said, you can’t be serious. It’s a fault for you. You can’t bounce the ball then hit it as a serve. The server stated it was an underhand serve, and it was
legal. After much debate, the server served a second serve, and we continued the match. Was I correct in the ball could not bounce before hitting it as a serve? And is an underhand serve legal when playing an ALTA match?
Seth
Appelbaum,
Senior Leagues VP
The underhand serve is legal in ALTA matches. However, the ball cannot hit the court from a bounce as a serve. You may bounce the ball, catch it, then release it and hit it before it bounces; that is a legal underhand serve. (USTA Friend at Court, ITF Rule #16 The Service… “The server shall then release the ball by hand in any direction and hit the ball with the racquet before the ball hits the ground.”)
DID YOU EVER WONDER ABOUT … ?
If you’ve ever had a situation occur in a match where no one on the court knew the rule that applied, send your inquiry to Good Question. ALTA officials answer questions in each issue of Net News and yours could be chosen next. Submit your question, along with your name, league, team name and level to altaeditor@ altatennis.org.
Luke Jensen
The Greatest Generation … Of Tennis Players
It’s a new year but are you feeling a little off compared to the normal, hopeful feeling of a new season of opportunities? We are slowly saying goodbye to an incredible generation of players who set records beyond even their wildest dreams.
The Bryan Bros and Sharapova are going into the International Tennis Hall of Fame this summer with Serena and Federer in a few years. With Nadal and Andy Murray stepping away from the game in 2024, there’s only Venus and Djokovic still competing at the tour level.
Let’s look at just some of the numbers. The Bryan Bros won 16 majors and 119 tour events together. Sharapova won a career grand slam by winning all four majors in her career. Federer won 20 singles majors and he’s third on the list! Nadal walks off the court with 22 majors and maybe the most significant record of 14 French Open titles. Serena has 23 singles majors and a total of 39 titles with doubles and mixed doubles in her trophy case. Venus won 7 singles majors and played a significant role in equal prize money at the Wimbledon Championships.
Djokovic has 24 majors and is looking for more, but his gold medal win in Paris lifted him past everyone. That win gave him career victories of every significant tournament in singles on the international stage from all the major titles, Olympics, Davis Cup, and every ATP 1,000 level event. Wow!
This generation caught a wave of power through modern racquet frames and strings. But above all else, the longevity of their careers is due to a focus on sound nutrition and range of motion focus off the court. These massive advances in athletic performance with a relentless pursuit of constantly improving every aspect of their potential set them all apart from past generations of tennis champions.
Now, the latest generation is evolving; armed with elements of strength learned from growing up watching the last 20-plus years of players. Sinner, Alcaraz, Swiatek, Sabalenka, and Gauff … so much fun to watch how quickly they have improved their performances from tournament to tournament. I’m a massive fan of Pegula, Navarro, Ben Shelton, and Tommy Paul. The future will be filled with the innovation of shot making and powerful mental toughness.
I still have YouTube to fill my film study time, trying to understand how these “GOATS” changed the way the game was played. We have been so fortunate to have watched so much great tennis from them. If you are looking for a bucket list tennis trip, consider going to Newport, Rhode Island and see one of these GOATS being celebrated as they go into the International Tennis Hall of Fame!
Bridging And Bundling Tennis Cultures
Integrating Latin American tennis methodology in Atlanta
BY WILLY CAMPOS, UTA / TENNIS DIRECTOR, JAMES CREEK TENNIS CENTER
Iam delighted and grateful to be part of the great American tennis community, especially in Atlanta where tennis is so popular. As a tennis professional with 23 years of experience across different continents, I’ve witnessed the unique approaches to player development that exist around the world. My journey to bring Latin American-style tennis methodologies to the United States has been both challenging and incredibly rewarding, particularly in the vibrant tennis community of Atlanta.
Latin American tennis has long been recognized for its distinctive approach to player development — a methodology that differs significantly from the traditional American tennis training systems. For example, where American programs often focus on technical precision and structured training, Latin American methods emphasize creativity, adaptability, and an almost intuitive understanding of the game.
My experience began during extensive travels through countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, and all across South America, where I observed a tennis culture that approaches the sport with an unparalleled passion and innovative training techniques. These methods go beyond standard drills, focusing on developing players who are not just technically sound, but strategically brilliant and mentally resilient. Then, I had great opportunities to work with coaches from Europe, mostly from Spain, Italy, and France, where their training techniques had tremendous impact on my developmental methods.
The Challenge of Integration
Bringing these methodologies to Atlanta was no simple task. The American tennis infrastructure is deeply rooted in its own established training philosophies. Introducing a new approach required careful navigation and strategic implementation. I strongly believe that a “bundle” of the systems could help juniors in their development phase and would bring a more prepared tennis players to future on-court challenges.
The potential benefits should not be ignored. Latin American tennis has produced numerous world-class players who excel in their ability to read the game, adapt to different court conditions, and display remarkable mental toughness. These are precisely the qualities I believe could enhance the American tennis development system.
The core of the Latin American approach lies in its holistic view of player development. Here are some tips I have observed over the years:
• Court awareness: Emphasizing spatial intelligence and court positioning
• Adaptive playing style: Training players to adjust strategy mid-match
• Mental resilience: Developing psychological strength as a core component of training
• Creative shot-making: Encouraging intuitive and unconventional problem-solving on the court.
This is not an easy challenge, but has been well worth it at UTA James Creek. Our initial implementation focused on several key areas:
• Introducing more fluid, less structured training sessions
• Incorporating psychological conditioning alongside physical training
• Developing programs that emphasize decision-making skills
• Creating environments that foster creativity and intuitive play.
The journey of developing exceptional junior tennis players is a multifaceted, complex process that extends far beyond technical skill development. It requires a holistic approach that integrates physical training, psychological support, technical expertise, and long-term athlete development.
We have to see ourselves as game changers for the development of top juniors and professional players in Atlanta. I strongly encourage everyone from coaches, parents, administrators, and players to get involved and believe that we can become the strongest tennis community in the country.
By implementing these strategies, coaches and organizations can create robust pathways for junior tennis athletes, maximizing their potential while ensuring their overall personal and athletic development.
Successful junior tennis development is an evolving landscape that demands innovative coaching strategies, comprehensive athlete support systems, and flexible but personalized development approaches, which I invite everyone to be a part of. Let’s all keep growing and getting better!
I would like to conclude sharing a coaching philosophy: Develop the person, not just the player. Success is measured by character, resilience, and personal growth, not just tournament victories.
I really appreciate the opportunity to be a part of this great American tennis community in Atlanta!
GPTA TEACHING PROFESSIONAL SPOTLIGHT: WILLY CAMPOS
Submitted by USTA
Hometown (City/ State): Cumming, GA
How did you get involved in teaching tennis? I started playing tennis in 1986 when I was 7 years old. I graduated from Troy University in Alabama in 2001. In college, I was Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year in TAAC Conference, with an individual best singles ranking of #48 and doubles ranking of #19 in NCAA Div. 1.
Diehard fan of what sports team? Barcelona FC and Atlanta Braves
What other sports do you play? I played different sports when I was little, such as futbol, karate, and whatever we had in school.
My favorite player of all time is: Roger Federer
What would you be doing if you were not into tennis? Probably coaching soccer or working at a hospital.
#1 reason why I enjoy teaching & coaching tennis: I have a great passion for helping people and to develop sports skills. I love competition and sports.
“Do over” in my coaching career? I would have coached more on different continents so that I can know their developmental systems and coaching styles.
Returning For Success
BY PAUL BARTHOLOMAI, PSST TENNIS DIRECTOR
AAfter the serve, the second most important shot in tennis is the return of serve. A good return neutralizes the server’s offensive play, forcing them to take more risks and consequently increasing the chances of you gaining command of the point.
In doubles, there are a few keys (tips) for a successful return: the returner’s position when receiving serve, placement of the return, and position after the return.
Return position
A general starting point is on the baseline and one step inside the single sideline. Adjustments will be made depending on the speed and depth of the serve. Strong serves require extra time; therefore, the returner must position themselves further
away from the server. On the contrary, weaker serves allow the returner to be more aggressive, so positioning should be closer to the server.
Return placement
The placement of the return is another key factor in gaining control of the point. The three main target areas are crosscourt, down the middle, and down the line, with lobbing the service partner as another option. With all of these shots, emphasis should be placed on control (not power) to maintain a higher percentage of accuracy. The singles sideline should be used as a guideline for all returns as to allow for a margin of error.
When returning against a strong server, you should choose a deep cross-court return or lob the server’s partner. Both shots will allow you to regain balance and court positioning. Weaker serves allow the receiving team to gain offensive court positioning.
Position after the return
The last factor to consider is where to go after the return of serve. When returning a strong serve, the receiver generally is in a defensive position; therefore you should assume a position behind the baseline in anticipation of an offensive shot by the serving team. After returning a weaker serve, you should move forward and take position inside the service line. This position allows you to play more offensively and raises your chances of winning the point.
Keeping these ideas in mind will assist in making better choices when selecting a return. No matter which shot is selected the decision should be made before the point starts and should be communicated to your partner. This will allow the receiving team — you — to stay focused on your goal of breaking serve.
UTILIZE DROP SHOTS & DROP VOLLEYS
BY STEPHEN HUSS, PROGRAM DIRECTOR, HUSS
75 76 TENNIS AT CROOKED CREEK
The adage I learned growing up was “push it deep.” Now I like to say, “drop it short!”
I encourage everyone to work on their touch shots in practice so they can be implemented in matches. Drop shots and drop volleys have substantial success at the recreational level because, in general, players are not amazing athletes like Gael Monfils or Jasmine Paolini who can chase down every shot.
An added benefit to using the drop shot/drop volley is that it forces opponents to lift the ball from a low point if they get to it, which allows for more time and a higher point of contact from your own end. It is also so frustrating to keep running after drop shots/ drop volleys, so you may be able to mentally break your opponents down.
Happy drop shotting!
Playing Tennis in Cold Weather: Tips for Georgia Players
BY MARK KOVACS, PHD, FACSM, CSCS, CTPS, KOVACS INSTITUTE
Tennis is a year-round sport, especially here in Georgia. However, playing in cold weather presents unique challenges. With ALTA leagues continuing through winter, understanding how to prepare for and perform in cooler conditions can make the difference between a strong match and a frustrating outing. Here are five key strategies to help you thrive on the court during the colder months.
1. Layer up wisely
Cold weather often leads players to overdress, which can limit mobility and cause overheating once the match begins. The solution? Dress in layers. Start with a moisture-wicking base layer to keep sweat off your skin, followed by an insulating layer for warmth. Top it off with a wind-resistant jacket or vest. Choose materials like polyester or wool blends over cotton, as they retain heat better and dry faster. Don’t forget a hat or headband to keep your head warm and gloves with a good grip to maintain control of your racquet.
2. Extended warm-up routines
A proper warm-up is essential to prepare your body for the match. Spend extra time on dynamic movements like lunges, leg swings, and arm circles to increase blood flow to your muscles. Add light jogging or jumping jacks to raise your heart rate and get your body ready for quick movements. Even consider some tennis-specific movements and shadow swings.
A warm-up with the racquet also should include slow, deliberate strokes to loosen your shoulder and arm muscles. Take a few minutes to hit short-court rallies before moving back to the baseline.
3. Adapt your game for the conditions
Cold weather affects ball flight and bounce, so you may need to make slight adjustments to your game. Tennis balls in colder temperatures don’t bounce as high or travel as far, so be prepared to move forward and adjust your swing to hit the ball cleanly. Slice shots and flat serves tend to work better in cooler weather, as they’re less affected by the reduced bounce.
Additionally, keep in mind that cold air is denser, so your shots may feel slower. Use this to your advantage by focusing on placement and consistency rather than pure power. Also, be careful trying to hit harder in the cold weather. This is one trap many players fall into.
4. Stay hydrated
It’s easy to forget about hydration when it’s not hot outside, but cold weather can still lead to dehydration, especially with layers and increased effort during play. Drink water or an electrolyte-enhanced beverage before, during, and after your match.
5. Recover effectively
Post-match recovery is just as important in the cold. Bring a dry set of clothes to change into immediately after playing to prevent your body temperature from dropping too quickly. Stretch indoors to maintain flexibility, and consider a warm shower to relax your muscles and reduce stiffness.
By following these tips, Georgia players can stay comfortable, perform at their best, and enjoy their matches even as temperatures dip. Embrace the challenges of winter tennis — it’s another opportunity to refine your game and build resilience.
Myth Busting The Most Popular Fad Diets
BY PAGE LOVE, MS, RDN, LD, CSSD, USPTA AND AVERY LUSK, MS, DIETETIC INTERN
As we kick off the new year, weight loss often becomes a focal point for many of us. Promises of “quick fixes” lure us with bold claims, catchy names, and the prospect of rapid results. We’ve seen firsthand how these diets can compromise health and performance. In this article, we’ll debunk popular fad diets using insights from sports science research, and we’ll provide practical, science-based nutrition strategies to help you fuel your performance.
Keto diet
The goal of the keto diet (low-carbohydrate, high-fat) is to achieve ketosis. Carbohydrates are the body’s primary energy source, so as blood glucose, the simple energy breakdown source of carbohydrates, gets critically low, the body starts to break down stored energy, or body fat stores into ketones, leading to ketosis. The process takes two to four days and can only be achieved by eating less than 50g of carbohydrates per day. This low-carb, high-fat diet results in low energy and slower movement on the court — and “hitting the wall” in longer matches!
Additionally, with the keto diet, people tend to overeat protein and consume poor-quality fats with almost no fruits and vegetables. With weight loss being the primary goal for this diet, it does show quicker results, but research also shows that most people do not maintain their weight loss. However, the diet is hard to follow and is heavy on red meat and fatty, processed foods. The keto diet also increases risk for heat illness as higher protein intake causes
increased urine production to rid the body of the excess protein it cannot use, thus causing increased water losses and less ability to cool down in the hotter months.
Intermittent fasting
To lose weight, the basic principle is to consume fewer calories than you burn. Intermittent fasting supports this by limiting the time frame in which you can eat, often to an eight-hour window, followed by 16 hours of fasting. While this is less restrictive in terms of food choices, it can result in an imbalanced intake if nutrient-dense options aren’t prioritized. This is particularly concerning for players, as energy deficits can negatively impact performance, recovery, and overall health. For example, a research trial found that endurance athletes practicing intermittent fasting experienced declines in time trial performance.
Restricting eating also poses practical challenges, such as interfering with social meal patterns and limiting opportunities to fuel for morning practices, games, or matches. The adjustment period for intermittent fasting, which lasts up to 4 weeks, often comes with side effects like hunger, low energy, and irritability. Prolonged fasting may lead to carbohydrate depletion, hyperthermia, dehydration, and a decline in endurance performance. For racquet sports, these risks are especially pronounced, as insufficient calorie intake during fasting periods can hinder both training outcomes and pre-match preparation.
Carnivore diet
The carnivore diet promotes eating only animal products while eliminating all plant-based foods. This diet claims to improve everything from weight loss to autoimmune conditions and has been endorsed by celebrities, making it hard to ignore. However, its extreme restrictions raise significant health and performance concerns. The diet eliminates essential nutrients in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, which leads to deficiencies in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants (carotenoids and polyphenols, which are key nutrients that help an athlete’s body heal). Over time, the carnivore diets’ high reliance on saturated fats and cholesterol increases the risk of unfavorable lipid profiles, thus increasing heart disease, digestive issues, and nutritional deficiencies. A healthier, more balanced approach includes both lean proteins and healthy carbohydrates from grains, fruits, and vegetables. As tempting as fad diets may seem, the truth is that sustainable health, weight management, and peak athletic performance rarely come from quick fixes or extreme restrictions. An optimal sports nutrition diet emphasizes balance, variety, and timing. It includes carbohydrates for energy, protein for muscle repair and recovery, healthy fats for endurance and nutrient absorption, and plenty of fruits and vegetables for essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. This approach ensures athletes have the fuel they need for training, peak performance, and recovery — benefits that fad diets often fail to deliver.
Page Love is an avid ALTA participant and sport dietitian/nutrition advisor for the WTA and ATP professional tours, serves on the USTA sport science commission, and has a private practice in Atlanta. You can reach her at nutrifitga.com. Avery Lusk holds a master’s in Nutrition from UGA and is completing her dietetic internship. She plans to become a sport dietitian.
Cookies
Who doesn’t love cookies? We’re sure you have your favorites but perhaps try something new! Your fellow ALTA players enjoy these unique cookie recipes, and honestly, they sound delicious! Don’t be surprised to find them at one of your upcoming matches.
Hart Smart
Smart Cookies
Michael Hart, Walkers Ridge, Men’s B4
1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
½ tsp. salt
½ cup canola oil
2 /3 cup granulated sugar
2 /3 cup brown sugar
2 large egg whites
1 ¼ tsp. vanilla extract
½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips or chunks
Combine ingredients, cover, chill for 15 minutes. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and shape dough into 16 balls; place eight on each sheet and press into 3-inch patties. Bake 7 to 10 minutes until desired brownness and cool.
Warming Spices
Jamaican Bullas
Asneth Enriquez, Mountain Park, Mixed Doubles A8
1 1/3 cups dark brown sugar
¼ cup water
3 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. grated nutmeg
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a cookie sheet. In a small bowl, combine the sugar and water until it becomes a syrup. In another bowl, sift the dry ingredients then add the sugar syrup and melted butter. Mix well then place dough onto a well-floured surface. Part the dough in quarter-inch thickness using a donut cutter or two glasses of different diameters. Cut into circles so that the bullas resemble bagels. Place bullas on the cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes
No-Bake Delights
Cheerio Cookies
Anne Weathers, Fowler Park, Sunday Women B2
1 cup light Karo syrup
1 cup of sugar
1 ½ cups peanut butter
1 ½ cups Cheerios
1 cup salted peanuts
Bring sugar and syrup to a boil. Add peanut butter and stir well. Remove from heat. Stir in cereal. Pat into a lightly greased 9x13-inch pan or drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let cool before cutting.
STANDINGS FALL 2024
THURSDAY WOMEN
65
CC 60
OVERLOOK @ M 48
HICKORY LA 40
FOREST 37
CC 28
FOWLER PARK 82
LAKE (FREEMAN) 77
SPRINGS/F 60 WHITE COLUMNS G 54
CROOKED CREEK 51
OXFORD MILL 37
WINDWARD LAKE (GRIFFIN) 20 RIVERMOORE PARK 17
01 VILLAGE MILL 80 BLACKBURN 65
TC 65 DRUID HILLS 48 FOUR SEASONS 42
CONNEMARA 37
SUGAR CREEK 31
ROCKDALE TENNIS 28
02 PINETREE CC 71
LOST MOUNTAIN TE 57 THE WATERFORD 57
EAGLE WATCH 57
MARIETTA CC 51
BRADSHAW FARM 48
DELLINGER PARK 28
TOWNE LAKE HILLS 28
03 CARL SANDERS YMC 74
PEACHTREE CITY T (COX) 65
PIEDMONT DRIVING 62
HANOVER WEST 48
PEACHTREE CITY T (TURNER) 48
PEACHTREE CITY T (WOOD) 45
PEACHTREE CITY T (FREKER) 34
BITSY GRANT/HARD 20
04 SENTINEL LAKE 77 SIBLEY FOREST 65 CARL SANDERS YMC 60 EAST HAMPTON 54 TERRELL MILL T C 48 ASHEBROOKE S&T 34
31 SANDY SPRINGS TC 28 05 TPC @ SUGARLOAF 74
MILL I 65
TIMBER 65
CITY PARK 51
RI 45
CHIMNEYS F 37 TRADITIONS OF BR 34
DEERLAKE 22 06 LAUREL BROOKE 77
CROWN 68
FOWLER PARK 54 THE MANOR GOLF & (HODGKIS) 51
PARK COU 48 FIELDSTONE 37
LAKE FOREST SUBD 34
MANOR GOLF & (SCHLIMM) 28
FARM 71
CC 65
IVES CC (DRURY) 62
OF ROSWELL 48
IVES CC (CUNNINGHAM) 45
OAKS 45
A5
HUNTCLIFF/FUL 45 VININGS ESTATES 28 EAST HAMPTON 25 04 LIFE TIME ATHLET 77
MILL T C (SHAW) 25
LEES CROSSING 22 03 BLACKBURN 77
62
GREEN 57
CC 57
45
A1 Windward Lake (Kim Freeman, captain)
AA2 Fair Oaks (Sue Besch, captain)
AA3 Litchfield 100 (Robin Schorr, captain)
AA1 Bitsy Grant/Soft Courts (Lee King, captain)
ATLANTA ATHLETIC (LEFEVRE) 57
PINEWALK S&T 51
ATLANTA ATHLETIC (CHAPMAN) 48
BUNTEN ROAD PARK 34
SEVEN OAKS 25
04 WHITE COLUMNS G 62
GLEN ABBEY I (MARTIN) 60
HAMPTON HALL/FUL 57
CROOKED CREEK 57
MAYFAIR/ST CLAIR 48
FALLS OF AUTRY M 45
GLEN ABBEY I (HOUSE) 40
EDENWILDE 28
05 DRUID HILLS (MORIARTY) 77
65
PEACHTREE CITY T 74
DRUID HILLS (ZEIGLER) 57
GLENLAKE I 51
PIEDMONT DRIVING 42
LEAFMORE CREEK 37
DRUID HILLS (JAMES) 31
SHARON LESTER TC 28
06 THE GEORGIAN 76
HICKORY SPRINGS 63
LOST MOUNTAIN TE (FREEMAN) 60
BROOKSTONE CC 50
ECHO MILL II 50
WINDY HILL ATHLE 33
LOST MOUNTAIN TE (GRAHAM) 16 07 BRITTANY 71
CHEROKEE TOWN CL (LAMBERT) 60
BLACKBURN (LOCKERMAN) 54
CHASTAIN 51
CHEROKEE TOWN CL (MCBURNE) 48
BROOKWOOD HILLS 42
BLACKBURN (HENDERSON) 40 MILL GLEN 31
B2
01 PIEDMONT DRIVING (JONES) 60
HANOVER WEST 60
HUNTER PARK-CITY 56
PEACHTREE CITY T 53
PIEDMONT DRIVING (NEWTON) 53
RICHARD CRAIG PA 36
ROCKDALE TENNIS 30
02 BENTWATER 74 THE GEORGIAN 62
DELLINGER PARK (QUINN) 62
EAGLE WATCH 45
WOODBRIDGE @ HAM 45 RIVER GREEN 42
DELLINGER PARK (ELLINGTON) 40
BROOKSTONE 1 25
03 BITSY GRANT/HARD 71 BLACKBURN
B2 Bitsy Grant/Hard Courts (Tricia Ricketts, captain) B3
Dunwoody CC (Kim Gies, captain)
A7 Foxworth (Kristin Funt, captain)
B1 Brittany (Annie Fukushima, captain)
A3 TPC @ Sugarloaf (Ryane Davis, captain)
A5 Marietta CC (Pamela Cleaver, captain)
B4
Chateau Elan Sports Club (Kelly Harms, captain) B5
Bitsy Grant/Hard Courts (Allison Farmer, captain)
C3 Druid Hills (Risha Doster, captain)
C1 Woodmont Golf & CC (Kathy Howard, captain)
B8 Crooked Creek (Ann-Marie Sharp, captain)
B7 Kensington Farms (Leigh Lanier, captain)
BUFORD CITY PARK 37
05 WEXFORD (PETERSON) 65
THE MANOR GOLF & 62
TOWNE LAKE HILLS 60
NESBIT LAKES 54
WEXFORD (SPYSINSKI) 48
MOUNTAIN CREEK R 40
SADDLE CREEK 2 37 INVERNESS 31
06 ABERDEEN 65 DOUBLEGATE 65 MEDLOCK BRIDGE - 62 WINDWARD LAKE 60
51 ST IVES CC (LANGE) 48 ST IVES CC (FREEMAN) 25
@ BRO 20
B7
01 EAGLE WATCH 66 LOST MOUNTAIN TE 56 LEGACY PARK 50 HICKORY SPRINGS 46
FAIRWAYS/CHEROKE 43
MARIETTA CC 43
BRIDGEMILL ATHLE 43
02 ANSLEY 74
DEKALB TC (SILVER) 71
DEKALB TC (WHITEHURST) 62
DRUID HILLS (RENNO) 51
CHEROKEE TOWN CL 45
DRUID HILLS (NEFF) 40
HILLS 28 HUNTER PARK-CITY 25
03 BROOKFIELD CC (HALL) 80
BROOKFIELD CC (LEGG) 68
HARRISON TC 68 HOLLY SPRINGS 51
SPRINGS 40 JEFFERSON TOWNSH 34
AT ANSL 31
PARK 25 04 PENHURST (SOLAR) 65 CHASTAIN 57 PRINCETON LAKES 57
B8
(HARVEY) 54 LAUREL BROOKE 37
CC (NAPPI) 31
CHRISTIAN (DUBOSE) 74
RIVER CLUB/G 54
EE ROBINSON PARK 51
HEBRON CHRISTIAN (HECOX) 40
37
@ SUGARLOAF 34
CLUB @ EDGEW 34
CROOKED CREEK 71
LAUREL 68 THE MANOR GOLF & 62
THREE CHIMNEYS F 48
DEERLAKE 48
FIELDSTONE 37
WINDWARD LAKE 31
CREEKSTONE ESTAT 31
06 LIFE TIME ATHLET (SMITH) 65 NEELY FARM 62
CC OF THE SOUTH 60
ATLANTA ATHLETIC (HOPPER) 57
FALLS OF AUTRY M 54
LIFE TIME ATHLET (PANTINA) 45
ATLANTA ATHLETIC (WRIGHT) 37
DOUBLEGATE 17
C1
01 LEAFMORE CREEK 62
PEACHTREE STATIO 60
SMOKE RISE COUNT 60 FOUR SEASONS 51
BRIARCLIFF WOODS 51
HUDLOW T C 42
ROCKDALE TENNIS 40 BRITTANY 31
02 HOG MOUNTAIN SPO 85
SEVEN OAKS 57
STERLING ON THE 57
OLDE ATLANTA CLU 42 STANDARD CLUB 42
CHATTAHOOCHEE RI 42 VICKERY 40
ASHEBROOKE 31
03 WINDWARD LAKE 71 THE FIELDS I 68 REDFIELD 65 HARRINGTON FALLS 57
DUNWOODY CC (SOUTHERLAND) 51 THE RIDGE 48
DUNWOODY CC (DAVIS) 22
HAMPTON HALL/FUL 14
04 CHESTNUT HILL 80
LOST MOUNTAIN TE 68
HARRISON TC (SWEENEY) 57
HARRISON TC (MIZELL) 51
WEATHERSTONE 45
SEVEN HILLS 42
KENNWORTH TC 31
WINDSOR OAKS 22
05 CHIMNEY LAKES 71
BLUE VALLEY 68
WOODMONT GOLF & 68
FOXHALL 51 THE MANOR GOLF & 45
SOLEIL AT LAURE 42
RIVER GREEN 42
BROOKFIELD CC 8
06 PIEDMONT DRIVING (WOODALL) 77
SIBLEY FOREST 77
RIVERSIDE S&T 62
SHARON LESTER TC 57
EAST HAMPTON 40
CARL SANDERS YMC 34
PIEDMONT DRIVING (LATHAN) 28
TERRELL MILL T C 22
C3
01 DRUID HILLS 80
POST OAK REC 68
SADDLE RIDGE LAK 62
CHEROKEE TOWN CL 48
CHIMNEY SPRINGS 37
HUNTER PARK-CITY 34
FAIR OAKS TC 34
INDIAN HILLS CC 34
02 SEVEN OAKS 77
WINDERMERE/FORSY 74
ST MARLO CC 68
WOODLAND PARK 60
CHATTAHOOCHEE RI 51 MOUNTAIN PARK 37
LIFE TIME ATHLET 22
BRIGHT WATER 8
03 WHITE COLUMNS G 74
OAK HILL ESTATES 71
CHIMNEY SPRINGS 65
HORSESHOE BEND 60
HAMILTON COMMONS 48
BROOKFIELD CC 34
KINGSLEY 28
RIVER FOREST 17
C5
01 BARRETT DOWNS 85
POLO GOLF & CC 80
RIVERBROOKE (DUL 60 CHATEAU ELAN SPO 54 PLANTATION @ BRO 40 THE RIVER CLUB/G 40 LAUREL SPRINGS/F 31 DOUBLEGATE 8
02 GREATER ATLANTA 80 CHEROKEE TOWN CL 65
CREEK 54
S & T 51
SPRINGS TC 51
CC 45
GRANT/HARD 42
8 03 NESBIT LAKES 91 BRADSHAW FARM 60 CROOKED CREEK 60
(LOGUE)
C8
C5 Polo Golf & CC (Jessica Quinones, captain)
C8
Brookstone 1 (Natalia Glenn, captain)
AA1
AA2
01 CROOKED CREEK 77
AA3
01 SUGAR CREEK (VAUGHN) 85
OLDE TOWNE 62
BRIDGEMILL ATHLE 62 PARK FOREST 54 FALLS OF AUTRY M 42 CHESTNUT GROVE 22
MONTVALE SWIM & 42
THE MANOR GOLF & 14
03 BISHOP’S GREEN 68
CHASTAIN 68
RIVER CHASE 60
SWEETWATER T C 48
CHESTNUT SPRINGS 45
HERITAGE @ VININ 37
RIVERSIDE S&T 34
BITSY GRANT/SOFT 34
A7
SANDY SPRINGS TC 45
TC (MRAZ) 40
34
TC (PEEPLES) 22
01 PERKERSON PARK 71 PEACHTREE CITY T 71 SOUTH FULTON TEN 65
WINDY HILL ATHLE 54
A5 01
02 LEGACY PARK 88
TOWNE LAKE HILLS 71
SANDY SPRINGS TC (BRASHER) 60
SIBLEY FOREST 51 WEST HAMPTON 42 CAMDEN POINTE 42
RIVERSIDE S&T 34
SANDY SPRINGS TC (BUNN)
60 VININGS ON THE C 57 BRIARCLIFF WOODS 51
(ASBURY) 48
PARK 37
BEND 37
LAKES 28 04 PARK BROOKE II 68
PARK 62 RIVER RIDGE @ BA 54
COLUMNS G 51 RIVER GLEN/FUL 45
45
40
31
A6
01 SEVEN OAKS 74
CHATEAU ELAN WIN 60
FOWLER PARK 60
SHARON SPRINGS P 54
LONGLAKE SWIM/TE 45 WATERBURY COVE 45 ATLANTA ATHLETIC 31 STANDARD CLUB 28
02 HIGHLANDS AT HAM 68 CRABAPPLE LAKE/P 68
DUNWOODY CC (JOHNSON) 17 05 CENTENNIAL LAKES 85 WESTOVER/COBB 71
GREEN 54
51
SPRINGS 48
CC 40
CC 25
PARK 22 06 BROOKWOOD HILLS 85
GLENLAKE I 60
SOUTHLAND CC 57
TWIN LAKES (GODFREY) 51
DEKALB TC (JONES) 45
DEKALB TC (DEBACKER) 37
SHARON LESTER TC 37 TWIN LAKES (JEFFREY) 25 07 BROOKFIELD CC 77
HARMONY ON THE L 65
HEMBREE PARK 62
STOCKTONS CHASE 60 EAST COBB S&T 48
WHITE COLUMNS G 40 ESTATES OF BROOK 34
HIGHLAND PARK/CO 8 08 GLENBROOKE 94
CHASTAIN (BYERLY) 68
CHASTAIN (NEWSOME) 65
HANOVER WOODS 51
BITSY GRANT/HARD 48
NEW BEDFORD 25
EDGEMERE 25
RIVER RIDGE 20
B1
01 SHARON LESTER TC (WIESEMA) 80
PERKERSON PARK 71
RICHARD CRAIG PA 71
LESLIE BEACH 45
SHARON LESTER TC (WATERBU) 40
ROCKDALE TENNIS 40
SHARON LESTER TC (GREEN) 28
SUGAR CREEK 22
02 VICKERY 65
WINDERMERE/FORSY 62
AVONLEIGH SUBDIV 62
LIBERTY SUBDIVIS 57
PLANTATION @ BRO 51
WESTBROOK 42
04 GRANDVIEW THE EN 71
CHATTAHOOCHEE RI 68
RIVERMOORE PARK 65
WILD TIMBER 65
EE ROBINSON PARK (KWAK) 45
VILLAGE GROVE 34
MORNING VIEW 25
EE ROBINSON PARK (KIM) 22
05 BRISTOL OAKS 71
VERMACK 68
MILL GLEN 68 TALLY GREEN 65
GEORGETOWN (COHN) 48
LESLIE BEACH 42
SANDY SPRINGS TC 31
GEORGETOWN (MARTIN) 2 06 DOUBLEGATE (CHIODO) 77 ST MARLO CC 74
FOXDALE THE RESE 54
RIVERMIST/GWINNE 51 PARSONS RUN 42 NORMAN DOWNES 37
ABBOTTS RUN 34
DOUBLEGATE (BRUMBY) 28
07 DELLINGER PARK 65
COPPER CREEK 62
ARBOR BRIDGE 57
CHIMNEY LAKES
Hurtig, captain) AA2
Crooked Creek (Andrew Lahey, captain)
04 JACKSON CREEK 85 REDFIELD 65
CHIMNEY SPRINGS 57 TERRELL MILL T C (KROLL) 48
HAMPTON WOODS 45
SANDY SPRINGS TC 42
PRINCETON MILL I 31
TERRELL MILL T C (SCHEPER) 22
05 PARKSIDE 71 BLACKBURN 71 WATERS EDGE 71 ST IVES CC 51
BYRNWYCK S & T 51
PEACHTREE STATIO 42 THE CLUB AT SPAL 22
ROCKDALE TENNIS 17
06 WOODBINE STATION 82
OXFORD LAKES 65 ESTATES OF FERNW 60
51 MARIETTA CC 40 HANEY WALK 40
CREEKSIDE GOLF & 28
LAKESIDE AT ANSL 51
LOCH HIGHLAND 45
PLANTATION NORTH 42 RICHMOND GLEN 42
GREAT SKY 8
07 OLDE ATLANTA CLU 82
RIVERBROOKE (SUW 71
CHATTAHOOCHEE CO 65
BRANDON HALL 62 THE RIVER CLUB/G 37 HAMILTON MILL II 34
HEDGEROWS 25 THE CLUB @ EDGEW 20
08 POST BROOK FARMS 71
FIELDSTONE (FAUST) 60
WAF REC 57
POLO GOLF & CC 57
FIELDSTONE (M YOUNG) 51
TRADITIONS 42
FOWLER PARK 40
WILDBROOKE SUBDI 20
B5
01 THE GEORGIAN (DUNN) 91 LAUREL PARK (MARTIN) 62
KENNWORTH TC 60
SEVEN HILLS 54
DELLINGER PARK 45
LAUREL PARK (CLAUSE/HAWLE) 31
HERITAGE OAKS 28
THE GEORGIAN (RAY) 25 02 DUNWOODY NORTH 82
BROOKE II 68 VERMACK 60
S&T 45
CHASE 42 MARTIN’S LANDING 40 HAYNES LANDING 28 CC OF ROSWELL 28
CREEK R 60
Cherokee Town Club (Rob Draughon, captain)
A3 Chastain (Sean Vergara, captain)
A7 Perkerson Park (Walter Major, captain)
A5 Fowler Park (Andrew Kim, captain)
A1 Legacy Park (Jake Tuchmann, captain)
AA3 Sugar Creek (Jimmie Vaughn, captain)
CHATTAHOOCHEE
B7
B3
Sharon Springs Park (Hugh Pham, captain)
B2 James Creek TC (Sanjay Rajpoot, captain)
B1 Doublegate (Bob Chiodo, captain)
A8 Stillwater (Jason Rogers, captain)
B4 Olde Atlanta Club (Adam Van Horn, captain)
Georgian (Daniel Dunn, captain)
HIGHLAND POINTE 60 LAKE CHARLES PLA 40
PARK/CO 34
28 TOWNE MILL 8 02 GREAT OAKS LANDI 94 AVOCET CLUB 65 TPC
HALL 74
GOLF & CC 57
THE EN 57
54
HILL ATHLE 51
80 WHITFIELD 77 LEGACY PARK 71
C2 Huntley Hills (Christopher Mesa, captain)
C3 James Creek TC (Sandeep Sarda, captain)
B8 Fowler Park (Rajesh Chapparapu, captain)
C1 Matt Community Park (Sridhar Buttangari, captain)
B6
Woodmont Golf & CC (Andrew Coles, captain)
B7 James Creek TC (Ramesh Veluvolu, captain)
C8 Kennworth TC (Robert Ball, captain)
C4 Waterbrooke (Denis Cotrina, captain)
C6 Traditions (Rafael Donates, captain)
SUNDAY WOMEN
AA1
01 SANDY SPRINGS TC 76
AA3
01 ITA ATLANTA/HARD 74
ATLANTA ATHLETIC 60
PIEDMONT DRIVING 57
W P JONES PARK 48
VILLAGE MILL 45
SUGAR CREEK 40 RIVERBROOKE (DUL 40
TENNIS 34
02 SANDY SPRINGS TC (HALPERN)85
SANDY SPRINGS TC (BAKER) 54 HARRISON TC 54 CHASTAIN 48 FAIR OAKS TC 48
CHEROKEE TENNIS 45 LITCHFIELD 100 31
A1
01 VERMACK 80
03 BITSY GRANT/HARD (KIDD) 80 DRUID HILLS 77 ANSLEY 54 BITSY GRANT/SOFT
A2
01 SUGAR CREEK 74
PEACHTREE CITY T 74 SHARON LESTER TC 62 HAMPTON FARMS 51 BLACKBURN (ARMSTRONG) 40
TC 37 ITA ATLANTA/HARD 34 BLACKBURN (EDGAR) 25 02 OLDE SAVANNAH SQ 68
MILL CREEK HIGH 68 WILD TIMBER 57
CHATTAHOOCHEE RI 57
LAUREL SPRINGS/F 54 VICKERY 51
WINDERMERE/FORSY 22 CONNEMARA 20
03 BRIDGEMILL ATHLE 68
HARRISON TC 65
BURNT HICKORY LA 60
LAUREL BROOKE 57 EAST HAMPTON 51 TALLY GREEN 37 WOODLANDS 37
WALKERS RIDGE 22
04 CROOKED CREEK 77
CREEK 2 62 SIBLEY FOREST 60 SANDY SPRINGS TC 51
CC 34
31
WATCH (ALLISON) 22
GLASTONBERRY 68
DUNWOODY CC 54
SPRING RIDGE 48 WINDWARD LAKE 48
40 ST IVES CC 37
PEACHTREE STATIO 25
A3
01 TWIN LAKES 77 SUMMERGROVE 68 CARL SANDERS YMC 62 DRUID HILLS 45
SUGAR CREEK 45 ANSLEY 42
SWEETWATER T C 31
PEACHTREE CITY T 25
02 DELLINGER PARK 68 THE GEORGIAN 60 PINETREE CC 54
HIGHLAND POINTE 51 BRADSHAW FARM 48 THE WATERFORD 45
BROOKSTONE CC 42 POST OAK REC 28
03 SANDY SPRINGS TC (YEALY) 65
WINDY HILL ATHLE 57
TERRELL MILL T C 57
SANDY SPRINGS TC (MCDANIE)54 HUNTLEY HILLS 54
CAMDEN PLACE 45 TALLY GREEN 45
VERMACK 20
04 BOBBY BAILEY TC 80
VICTOR LORD PARK 65
RIVERMOORE PARK 54
FOXDALE THE RESE 54
STERLING ON THE 45 BROOKWOOD MANOR 42 TPC @ SUGARLOAF 34
ROCKDALE TENNIS 22
05 CAMBRIDGE 65
PLANTATION @ BRO 62
SEVEN OAKS 57
PARKSTONE 48
CENTRAL PARK COU 45 WESTBROOK 45
CASTLEBROOKE TEN 45
DEERLAKE 28
06 HEMBREE GROVE 82
CC OF ROSWELL (GINSBERG) 57
VILLAGE MILL 57
CC OF THE SOUTH 57
OXFORD MILL 54
CC OF ROSWELL (KLAW) 34
THE MANOR GOLF & 31
HORSESHOE BEND 25
A5
01 CHEROKEE TENNIS 68
TOWNE LAKE HILLS 62
EAGLE WATCH 62
MARIETTA CC 51
HEDGEROSE 45
SADDLEBROOK/COBB 40
HAMILTON CROSSIN 37
WYNGATE NORTH 31
02 JONES BRIDGE S&T 68
EAST ROSWELL PAR 65
NESBIT LAKES 62
MILL GLEN 54
RIVER GLEN/FUL 51
CHIMNEY SPRINGS 37
WESTCHESTER S&T 31
WEXFORD 28
03 TERRELL MILL T C 77
LEES CROSSING 62
KING VALLEY AT V 60
FAIR OAKS TC 54
CARL SANDERS YMC 48
KINGS COVE 48
BISHOP’S GREEN 40
HANOVER WEST 8
04 ROCK SPRINGS PAR 71
CHATEAU ELAN SPO 68
FLOWERS CROSSING 62
APALACHEE FARMS 57
LANIER SPRINGS 45
SARATOGA 37
WILD TIMBER 31
TRADITIONS OF BR 25
05 PEACHTREE STATIO 68
FOUR SEASONS 60
DEKALB TC (FAIST) 57
HANARRY ESTATES 54
DRUID HILLS 51
DEKALB TC (ERGUL) 45
TENNIS 37
I 25
68
WALK 65
PARK 60
CASCADES 54
40 PARK BROOKE II 20
A7
Kidd, captain)
AA1
Sandy Spring TC (Diane Kokoska, captain)
AA3
Sandy Spring TC (Stephanie Halpern, captain)
A2 Sugar Creek (Dianna Kelly, captain)
51
CC (DAVIS) 48
CLAIR 28
LAKE 25
CC (LEBOWITZ) 25 04 ASHEBROOKE 71
A5 East Roswell Park (Flynn Pustilnik, captain)
A8 Leafmore Creek (Angela Mickle, captain)
White Columns GC (Tiffany Rushton-Housse, captain)
A3 Hembree Grove (Shannon Armfield, captain)
A7 Huntcliff/Ful (Paige Shearer, captain)
B3
HILLS (KAUFMAN) 34
22 02 TOWNE LAKE HILLS (ROBERTS) 82
WATCH 65
HILL 57
CHASE 54 RIVER GREEN 54
LAKE HILLS (WEBB) 48 ROSWELL STATION 31
TC 5 03 KENNWORTH TC 80
MOUNTAIN TE (MILLER) 62
1 60 SEVEN HILLS 57
@ HAM 45 HICKORY SPRINGS 37
LOST MOUNTAIN TE (POSTON) 34 CASTEEL HEIGHTS 22
04 SANDY SPRINGS TC (RICHARD) 71 BLACKBURN 62 DEKALB TC 62 PRINCETON LAKES 60 SANDY SPRINGS TC (GRADE) 51 BRITTANY 42
JOHNSONS LANDING 28
NORTH FOREST 20
05 KNOLLWOOD LAKES 62 BUFORD CITY PARK 60
NORTH FORKE (TATE) 60 CHATEAU ELAN SPO 57 HAMILTON MILL I 54
NORTH FORKE (PEAVY) 40 GREAT OAKS LANDI 40
BOBBY BAILEY TC 25
06 KIMBALL BRIDGE C 77
MONTVALE SWIM & 71
RIVERMOORE PARK 51 WELLINGTON 45
PINEWALK S&T 42
TUXFORD 37
HAMPTON HALL/FUL 37
CAMBRIDGE 37
07 THE FIELDS I 71
BLACKBURN (ELLIN) 62
HORSESHOE BEND 62
BLACKBURN (WILKINSON) 60
KINGSLEY 54
ITA ATLANTA/HARD 37
JONES BRIDGE S&T 31 MJCCA 20
08 PRINCETON SQUARE 80
WILD TIMBER 71 POLO GOLF & CC 48
CONCORD FARMS 48
WINDERMERE/FORSY 45 GREEN SUMMERS 45 THE MANOR GOLF & 34 MILTON TENNIS CE 25
B4
01 HUDLOW T C (MCCASKILL) 68
ROCKDALE TENNIS (MILLER) 62
SMOKE RISE COUNT 62
HANARRY WEST 48
HUDLOW T C (PARK) 42
HUDLOW T C (SCHULTZ) 40
ROCKDALE
B3 Kimball Bridge Crossing (Georgia Webb, captain)
B7 Charlton Forge (Christine Graham, captain)
B5 Wyngate North (Tricia Ranson, captain)
B4 Edenwilde (Maggie Manusama, captain) B8 Woodmont Golf & CC (Leighanna Huovinen, captain)
B6
Sharon Lester TC (Ally Ashton, captain)
C1 Dekalb TC (Rachel Rucker, captain)
C6 Willow Creek (Amanda Butler, captain)
C3 Lake Forest Subdivision (Kayla Jones, captain)
C2 Suwanee Station (Stacy Baker, captain)
C8 Kennworth TC (Kathryn Harbour, captain)
C5
Sharon Lester TC (Suzanna Hodges, captain)
HIGHLAND POINTE 28 WILDWOOD SPRINGS 25
08 CAMDEN PLACE 80 MILL GLEN 65 REDFIELD 57 CHICKERING 54 NESBIT LAKES 45 HEMBREE PARK 45 EAST HAMPTON 37
MOUNTAIN CREEK R 14
B7
01 CHARLTON FORGE 65
SOUTH FULTON TEN (LUSTER) 65
DEKALB TC 62
BITSY GRANT/HARD 45 SOUTH FULTON TEN (SCRUGGS) 45
SIBLEY FOREST 45 SANDY SPRINGS TC 45
FAMILY YM 22
02 CHESTNUT CREEK 71
OAKS 71 WESTCHESTER S&T 51 HIGHLAND RIDGE 51
JEFFERSON TOWNSH (KRAMER) 45
JEFFERSON TOWNSH (MARTIN) 40
PIEDMONT CHASE 40 SADDLE RIDGE LAK 28
03 STILESBORO TRACE 68 LOST MOUNTAIN TE 62
51
CC 51
45
CC 45
AT HAM 37
HILL 37
04 HAMPTON FARMS 62 MILL GLEN 62
ROSWELL PARK 62 THE BRANCHES 57 WOODFIELD 54 KINGSLEY 40 VERMACK 40 SPALDING WOODS 20
05 THE PRESERVE (JOHNSON) 68 DANIEL PARK 60
LANIER SPRINGS 57
THE PRESERVE (CRAFT) 54
RIVERSTONE PLANT 51
HAMILTON MILL I 40
RICHLAND 34
REUNION 34
06 BROOKFIELD CC 74 WEXFORD 54 GREAT SKY (GARCIA) 54 WHITE COLUMNS G 51
HEMBREE GROVE 51 WOODSTOCK KNOLL 51
DEER RUN WEST 40
GREAT SKY (SOLLENBERGER) 22
07 CC OF ROSWELL (SPEARS) 74
ABBOTTS COVE 62
HALES TRACE 48
ST IVES CC 48 THE FIELDS I 45
CC OF ROSWELL (CRARY) 42
22 JAMES CREEK TC 20
B8
01 DELLINGER PARK 74
PARK SUB 71
48
HILLS 45
MILL T C (CAMPBEL) 42
SPRINGS 42
AT MIR
HALL/DEK 60
S&T 51
VINEYARD 51
51
CC 45
CREEK 45
CLAIR 25
DEKALB TC 48
DRUID HILLS 37 BITSY GRANT/SOFT (DUQUE) 37 SUGAR CREEK 22
C1
01 THE GEORGIAN 71 VININGS ESTATES 62 FAIR OAKS TC 62
KING VALLEY AT V 54
LAUREL PARK 45 SERENADE 37 KINGS COVE 34 BUTLER CREEK 31
02 EDENWILDE 74 CROOKED CREEK 74
GOVERNOR’S PRESE 68 BROOKFIELD CC 62 RIVER GREEN 37
THE MANOR GOLF & 37 ESTATES OF FERNW 25
TOWNE MILL 20
03 DEKALB TC (RUCKER) 88 ECHO RIDGE 65
BYRNWYCK S & T 62
LESLIE BEACH 48
DEKALB TC (ROAN) 37
SHARON LESTER TC 37 BLACKBURN 31
CARL SANDERS YMC 28
04 EVERGREEN LAKES 68 FOUR SEASONS (VICK) 62
MEDLOCK BRIDGE - 62 GRAN RIVER 51
FOUR SEASONS (MCINTOSH) 51
BERKELEY HILLS C 40
RIVER OAK S&R 37
HEBRON CHRISTIAN 25
05 ABERDEEN 77 PARKSTONE 77
WINDERMERE/FORSY 77
CROOKED CREEK 48
68
POLO GOLF & CC 42
HILLBROOKE 34
FIELDSTONE 31
THREE CHIMNEYS F 11
06 MJCCA 80 TUXFORD 71 REDFIELD 68
BRIDGEWATER SUBD 48
EDENWILDE 37
HORSESHOE BEND 34
PENNBROOKE 31
GEORGETOWN 28
C2
01 DUNMOOR S&T 71
SUWANEE STATION 68
WESTBROOK 68
GRAND CASCADES 54
RIVER GLEN/FUL 48
CROOKED CREEK 42
LANIERLAND PARK 28
CC OF ROSWELL 17
02 DEVEREUX DOWNS 77
EDGEWATER 65
BRADSHAW FARM 57
WEXFORD 40
MEADOW BROOK 37 INVERNESS 28
03 WASHINGTON PARK 91 LIFE TIME ATHLET 77
BRIARCLIFF WOODS 62
ITA ATLANTA/HARD 48
BITSY GRANT/SOFT 40
HUDLOW T C 37
RIVERMIST/GWINNE 25
FLOWERS CROSSING 17
04 MARIETTA CC 80 FAIR OAKS TC 62
LEGACY PARK (JENKINS) 57
POST OAK REC 54
NORTHAMPTON 48
BENTWATER 42
HANEY WALK 31
LEGACY PARK (BAILEY-EVANS) 22
C3
01 DRUID HILLS 85
BITSY GRANT/HARD (SHRUBB) 65
BITSY GRANT/HARD (KLEIBER) 57
CAPITAL CITY 51
ANSLEY 45
HUNTER PARK-CITY 42
CARL SANDERS YMC 28
MCGHEE TC 22
02 VILLAGE GROVE 74 THE FIELDS I 71
ROCK SPRINGS PAR 60
DEERLAKE 51
FLOWERS CROSSING 45 GREAT OAKS LANDI 40
HAMILTON MILL II 34
BAY CREEK PARK 22
03 HARMONY ON THE L 71
DUNWOODY CC 68
WESTCHESTER S&T 62
DORSET 54
HUNTCLIFF/FUL 48
SIBLEY FOREST 42
OAK CREEK ESTATE 31
BRADSHAW FARM 20
04 LAKE FOREST SUBD 74
OXFORD LAKES 65
POST BROOK FARMS 54
PARK FOREST 51
CRABAPPLE LAKE/P 51
BARRETT DOWNS 51
SADDLE CREEK 2 28
FIELDSTONE 22
C5
01 FLOWERS CROSSING 68
W P JONES PARK 65
ST MARLO CC 60
STEEPLECHASE 54
RIVERMOORE PARK 51
BRISCOE PARK 48
TRADITIONS OF BR 31
FOXDALE THE RESE 20
02 RICHARD CRAIG PA (BURNS) 82
SOUTHLAND CC 62
RICHARD CRAIG PA (MCCARTY) 60
FAIRFIELD 48
WINDING VISTA 37
SUGAR CREEK (CALHOUN) 25
03 LAKEHAVEN 85
CHATTAHOOCHEE RI 62
WELLINGTON 62
TRIPLE CROWN 54
BROOKSHADE 45
FOWLER PARK 37
ASHEBROOKE 31
WHITE COLUMNS G 20
04 THE FIELDS I 77
PEACHTREE CORNER 65
CHARTWELL/FULTON 62
CC OF ROSWELL 54
DOUBLEGATE 48
ATLANTA ATHLETIC 42
TUXFORD 25
LIFE TIME ATHLET 22
05 MEADOWGROVE 77
CHEROKEE TENNIS 77
HARMONY ON THE L 65
HANOVER WOODS 51
WINDSOR OAKS 45
CHIMNEY SPRINGS 42
INDEPENDENCE SQ 25
ROSWELL PARK 14
06 DUNWOODY CC (LYSSE) 80
DUNWOODY CC (POST) 62
WILLOW POINT 57
BRITTANY 54
JACKSON CREEK 54
ASHFORD PARK 40
HORSESHOE BEND 28
DUNWOODY NORTH 22
07 GOVERNORS TOWNE 74
LEGACY PARK 71
CHESTNUT HILL 60
WEST SMYRNA S&T 54
DEER LICK PARK 48
LOST MOUNTAIN TE 45
STILESBORO TRACE 40 CENTENNIAL LAKES 5
08 SHARON LESTER TC (HODGES) 91 LEAFMORE CREEK 51 ANSLEY 51 TWIN LAKES 51 CHASTAIN 51
BITSY GRANT/SOFT 45 SHARON LESTER TC (REECE) 40 BITSY GRANT/HARD 17
C6
01 KENNWORTH TC (GROCE) 68
COU 60
WATCH 51 BRIDGEMILL ATHLE 51
(DVOSKIN) 62 AVONDALE S & T 51
HERITAGE TRACE 54
HUNTINGTON PARK 40
SUGAR CREEK (ROBINSON) 42
ROCKDALE TENNIS 40
15 - C1
10 C5 Sharon Springs Park (Marijana Bratic, team manager)
12 C1 Lifetime Athletic and Tennis (Eugene Smookler, team manager)
12 C3 Lifetime Athletic and Tennis (Jasi Witherspoon, team manager)
12 C5 Falls of Autry Mill (Annemarie Scully, team manager)
15 B1
The Manor Golf & Country Club (Victoria Lemke, team manager)
JUNIOR GIRLS
87
IVES CC 69
CC 63
TC 63
PARK 62
55
TENNIS CE 49
- C1 01 LEGACY PARK 91
AT MIR 84
HAMPTON 53
36
LESTER TC 74
69
69
POINTE 63
CITY 58
50
CC 0
10 - C5
JUNIOR BOYS
01 CHIMNEY SPRINGS 82
DEKALB TC 80
TERRELL MILL T C 50
BITSY GRANT/HARD 39
02
GLEN ABBEY I 89
DUNWOODY CC 87
CAMBRIDGE 82
CROOKED CREEK 58
RIVERMOORE PARK 57
ST MARLO CC 42
ST IVES CC 40
12 - C1
01 CROOKED CREEK 79
BUFORD CITY PARK 70
THE PADDOCKS 69
BUNTEN ROAD PARK 42
02 DUNWOODY CC 94
ROSWELL PARK 81
JACKSON CREEK 76
LIFE TIME ATHLET 64
FALLS OF AUTRY M 58
LEAFMORE CREEK 45
CAPITAL CITY 22
12 - C3
01 DEKALB TC (DIBELLO) 91 ATLANTA ATHLETIC 83
ST MARLO CC 74
OXFORD MILL 68
TERRELL MILL T C 59
MEDLOCK BRIDGE - 55
DEKALB TC (FAIST) 53
CC OF ROSWELL 33
02 FIELDSTONE 92
JAMES CREEK TC 88
LIFE TIME ATHLET 74
SHARON SPRINGS P 72
WINDWARD LAKE 67
WOODMONT GOLF & 51
FOWLER PARK 38
SEVEN OAKS 24
12 - C4
01 SEVEN HILLS 82
HIGHLANDS AT HAM 79
KENNWORTH TC 77
BENTWATER 12
02 GLEN ABBEY I 96 MAYFAIR/ST CLAIR 86 HAMPTON WOODS 73 HARRISON TC 60
HIGHLAND POINTE 60
CC OF THE SOUTH
12
- C5
15 C1 Falls of Autry Mill (James Kwon, team manager)
15 C3 Twin Lakes (Lynn Douglas, team manager)
15 C4 James Creek TC (AJ Reddy, team manager)
10 C5 Glen Abbey I (Brittney Cox, team manager)
12 C1 Dunwoody CC (Emily Latone, team manager)
12 C3 Fieldstone (Anastasia Lisovtsova, team manager)
18 A1 Foxworth (Chirag Mistry, team manager)
18 B1 Milton Racket Club @ Echelon (Timothy Jennings-Seals, team manager)
18 C1 Chickering (Christy Keys, team manager)
JUNIOR BOYS
15 - C3
01 EDENWILDE 92
CC 90
POINTE 78
TOWNSHI 60
59
RUN 73
CITY PARK 72
63
OF BR 40
RI 30
AT LAKEVI 83
MILL 80
COLUMNS G 76
73
OAKS 57
ATLANTA 46
CLAIR 43
STATIO 38 03 CHASTAIN 92
TC 86
TC 77
SHARON LESTER TC (DUWAYRI) 73 ASHFORD CHASE 65 KING VALLEY AT V 48
SHARON LESTER TC (KOVAC) 42
SHARON LESTER TC (MCGUFFE) 9
18 - A1
01 RIVERBROOKE (SUW 85 DUNWOODY CC 72 WAF REC 61 SEVEN OAKS 50
18 - B1
01 W P JONES PARK 92 TWIN LAKES 62 LEAFMORE CREEK 56 TRADITIONS OF BR 51 02 SILVER OAK 87
FORGE 76
AT HAM 73
GLEN 68 HARRISON TC 67
OAK REC 58 NORTH ATLANTA HI 35 03
DOWNS 86 MILTON TENNIS CE 83 ST IVES CC 67 ABBOTTS POND 64 MILTON RACKET CL 57 WILLS PARK 56 EDGEBROOK 55 SEVEN OAKS 52
12 C4 Seven Hills (Leigh Maloney, team manager) 18 A1 Dunwoody CC (Neal Chatigny, team manager)
12 C5 The River Club/Gwinnett (Victoria Crider, team manager)
18 B1 Silver Oak (Danielle McAuley, team manager)
15 B1 James Creek TC (Arvind Srinivasalu, team manager)
15 C1 Park Brooke II (I Cliff Ravizee, team manager)
15 C3 James Creek TC (Mahesh Bhat, team manager)
15 C4 Oxford Mill (Brian Coyle, team manager)
SENIOR DAY MEN
AA1
01 FOWLER PARK 88
BIRKDALE 61
SUGAR CREEK 27
CHATEAU ELAN WIN 22
A1
01 HARRISON TC 61
RIVERMOORE PARK 61
FOUR SEASONS 55
PARK BROOKE II 22
A5
01 BRIDGEMILL ATHLE 72
LAUREL PARK 66
GLEN ABBEY I 61
LOST MOUNTAIN TE 50
LESLIE BEACH 50
DELLINGER PARK 38 OLDE TOWNE 11
02 FOUR SEASONS 77
RICHARD CRAIG PA 72
WISTERIA PLACE S 38
WINDSONG PLANTAT 11
B1
01 OAKLEIGH 61 WEATHERSTONE 61 REGENCY PARK 44
CHIMNEY SPRINGS 33 02 DEERLAKE 66 ATLANTA ATHLETIC 57 NESBIT LAKES 57 SILVER RIDGE 52 CENTRAL PARK COU 52 POLO GOLF & CC 47
BROOKFIELD CC 42
BRIDGEMILL ATHLE 23
B5
01 OXFORD MILL 83
VILLAGE GROVE 77
PEACHTREE STATIO 61 WHITE HAWK 55 CHATEAU ELAN WIN 38
WINDERMERE/FORSY 27 FLOWERS CROSSING 5
02 SOLEIL AT LAURE 72
WESTBROOK 61
HARMONY ON THE L 61 VICKERY 55
WOODBINE STATION 38 BROOKSTONE CC 33
OXFORD LAKES 27
03 JACKSON CREEK 80 CC OF ROSWELL 60 EAST HAMPTON 46
HUNTCLIFF/FUL 46
SPRING RIDGE 40
BLACKBURN 26
COCHISE 0
B7
01 SMOKE RISE COUNT 83
VILLAGE AT DEATO 61
MAPLE RIDGE S&T 61 THE FIELDS III 50
STERLING ON THE 38 TWIN LAKES 27
FOUR SEASONS 27
02 THE OVERLOOK @ M 94
FONTAINEBLEAU 66
C1
MOUNTAIN CREEK R 55
TERRELL MILL T C 38
KINGSLEY 33
WINDWARD LAKE 33
LEGACY PARK 27
01 SEVEN OAKS 83
CAMBRIDGE 50
WINDWARD LAKE 38
DEERLAKE 27
02 CASTEEL HEIGHTS 83
COVINGTON RIDGE 61
HARRISON TC 50
SOLEIL AT LAURE 50
HERITAGE @ ROSWE 44 GREAT SKY 33
WILDWOOD SPRINGS 27
03 THE CLUB AT SPAL 76
MARTIN’S LANDING 71
DOUBLEGATE 71
MJCCA 52
CC OF ROSWELL 47
CC OF THE SOUTH 33
DUNWOODY NORTH 33
PEACHTREE STATIO 14
04 CONNEMARA 72
TRADITIONS OF BR 61
LESLIE BEACH 55
ROCKDALE TENNIS 11
A5 Laurel Park (Edward Howard, captain)
B5 Oxford Mill (Steven Thomas, captain)
AA1 Birkdale (Gary Reed, captain)
B1 Weatherstone (Ron Ice, captain)
B7 Smoke Rise Country Club (James Feagle, captain)
A1 Harrison TC (Fred Puryear, captain)
SENIOR DAY WOMEN
Dellinger Park (Wynell Daniel, captain)
AA1 Bitsy Grant/Soft Courts (Toi Hubbard, captain)
A5 Shiloh Farms (Dianne Daniel, captain)
AA3 Saddle Creek 2 (Laurie Schmidt, captain)
C1
Seven Oaks (Martin Rice, captain)
MILL T C 44
CRAIG PA 44
WEST 44 05 ST IVES CC (FREEMAN) 80 ATLANTA ATHLETIC (MACLEAN) 76
TIME ATHLET 57 ST IVES CC (CLARK) 52 WINDERMERE/FORSY 42 ATLANTA ATHLETIC (KUEHN) 38 SWEET BOTTOM PLT 33
HUDLOW T C 19 06 DEL WEBB CHATEAU 72 MORNING VIEW 61
HILLS 76
CREEK 52
PARK-CITY 47
PEACHTREE CITY T (ORME) 47
BRIARCLIFF WOODS 47
PEACHTREE CITY T (SEWELL) 33
CHEROKEE TOWN CL 19
02 RIVERMIST/GWINNE 71 SHAKERAG 57 PARSONS RUN 57
HAMILTON
OF BR 55 REUNION 11 B5 01 GLENLAKE I 76
A7 Vinings Estates (Nancy Reno, captain)
B7 Woodmont Golf & CC (Beth Bryant, captain)
B3 Hunter Park—City of Douglasville (Sherri Hintz, captain)
B9
CC of Roswell (Sandy Lashley, captain)
B5
Marietta CC (Sandra Kellner, captain)
B1 Brittany (Stephanie Johnson, captain)
C1 Bradshaw Farm (Cindy Weems, captain)
C3
Pinetree CC (Cindy Miller, captain)
In A Pickle?
Here’s
ALTA’s answers to your burning pickleball questions
BY GREG MCAFEE, PICKLEBALL LEAGUE VICE PRESIDENT
AFTER I HIT A WINNER VOLLEY, THE BALL BOUNCED TWICE BUT I THEN STEPPED INTO THE NON-VOLLEY ZONE “KITCHEN.” WHO WINS THE POINT?
Your opponent won the point. Even though the ball bounced twice on their side of the court, you still must complete your shot and your momentum from that shot carried you into the kitchen. It does not matter if the ball bounced twice, if it hit the opponent, or if they missed the next shot. You lose the point.
FOLLOW UP TO THE LAST QUESTION. WHO CAN MAKE THIS CALL? THE OPPONENT, OR DO WE HAVE TO CALL IT ON OURSELVES IF WE VIOLATE THE NO VOLLEY IN THE KITCHEN RULE?
Anyone on the court can make the call, but if a player calls a foot fault on an opponent, the opponent must agree; otherwise, you replay the point. This goes for service foot faults as well. See USA Pickleball rule 13.D.1.c: “Players may call non-volley zone and service foot faults on the opponent’s end of the court. If there is any disagreement among players about the called foot fault, a replay shall occur.”
I CAN NEVER REMEMBER THE SCORE. IS THERE A WAY TO HELP ME KNOW WHAT THE SCORE SHOULD BE?
Yes. One of the best things you can do is remember on which side you started
the game. If you start on the right (deuce) side of the court, your team score will always be an even score when you are on that side. If you start on the left (ad) side of the court, the score will always be even when you are on that side. Here’s an example: You started serving for your team at the very beginning so you were on the right side of the court, and your team score was zero. Every two points, you are back in that same spot so if your team has 0,2,4,6,8,10,12,14 points, then you know you should be standing on the side you
where you are standing and that will help you know if your score should be an odd or even number. Hope that helps!
IN THE THIRD GAME, WHEN DO WE SWITCH SIDES?
In a game to 15 points, the teams will switch ends when the first team reaches a score of 8. The serve remains with the player holding serve. Just take note of which side of the court (ad or deuce) you are standing on before you
134 PLAYERS
16 TEAMS $63,000 RAISED
Pickle For Pups is a Big Success!
BY ROY PODOLIN, BARKVILLE DOG RESCUE BOARD MEMBER AND VOLUNTEER
It turned out to be a doggone great time and all for a great cause. The 2nd annual “Pickle for Pups” pickleball fundraiser for BarkVille Dog Rescue was held on Nov. 15-16, 2024, at Life Time in Peachtree Corners. The Friday night “Drinks & Dinks” party featured live music, food/drink, and clinics/drills, as players prepared for the “Team Up For Rescue” tournament on the 16th. A total of 134 players across 16 teams participated in a round robin format with the top four teams in each division competing on the stadium courts for gold, silver, and bronze medals. ALTA sponsored the medals for the players. The event raised $63,000 for BarkVille Dog Rescue, a 100-percent volunteer 501 (c)(3) rescue dedicated to saving dogs at highest risk regardless of age, breed, or medical needs.
The tournament featured exciting competition throughout the day with teams in both the 3.0/3.5 and 4.0/4.5 divisions battling for the medals. The 4.0/4.5 finals culminated in a “Dreambreaker” showdown to determine the gold medal winners! Life Time Director of Pickleball Carol Campa and her staff ran a stellar tournament.
Sponsors included ALTA Pickleball, IdirectVet, the Torras Foundation, Automation Direct, Cloud 9 Classics, the Atlanta Group at Morgan Stanley, Lazy Dog Restaurants, Body Symmetry MD, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Bridge Park Animal Hospital, Second Life Atlanta, Chattahoochee Roofing and Construction, BCS Attorneys at Law, Novak Home Solutions, Chiringa, Lucy’s Mutt Loaf, and USA Reflections Auto Spa.
Many of BarkVille’s adorable, adoptable dogs enjoyed lots of love and attention from players and spectators alike. BarkVille Dog Rescue is always in need of foster families, and you can learn more about their mission at www.barkvilledogrescue.org. BarkVille relies solely on the generosity of individuals and corporate donors to save dogs most in need. If you are interested in getting more information or would like to become a sponsor for the 2025 “Pickle For Pups” event, please call or text Roy Podolin at 770.359.8400.
by Laney Willits, Willits Media
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PICKLEBALL
Monday 6:30 p.m.
Spring registration runs Jan. 1 – 25 Spring season is Mar. 10 – Apr. 21
Dust Off Those Paddles
ALTA’s Spring Pickleball League is about to kick off!
BY GREG MCAFEE, PICKLEBALL LEAGUE VICE PRESIDENT
Ihope you are spending your offseason playing ALTA tennis and, of course, regular round robin pickleball at a local park or neighborhood. Either way, be sure to stay conditioned and ready to participate in the spring pickleball league. One of the best ways to stay competitive in the upcoming season is to keep playing pickleball and not just sit on the couch all winter. Being in better shape puts you one step closer to winning that pickleball championship medal! Get out there and do something active!
Registration for the spring season starts January 1. Can you believe it? When you are making those New Year’s resolutions, how about adding one more — renew your ALTA membership before the roster deadline so that you won’t be left off the spring roster. You will thank me later.
Here are a few reminders before you submit your rosters:
1. As mentioned above, captains, be sure to get your players to renew their ALTA pickleball memberships before the roster deadline. Oftentimes, players fail to renew, the roster is submitted, and a team moves down a level making it difficult to get the player added back to the roster.
2. Having a healthy roster size of eight men
and eight women is necessary to avoid defaults during the season. If you are having trouble finding enough players, you can check the ALTA website under your Member Portal > My Resources. Click on the first box > Find Players and Teams. You can filter and locate players who are looking to join a team. Likewise, if you are a player who needs a team, this is a useful resource to find those teams in need of players.
3. If your team wishes to move up or down, when submitting your roster, please be sure to click the Request for Review box and provide a reason for the move. This is the best way for someone to put eyes on your requested level.
We all love to win and enjoy the competitive spirit of pickleball, but remember, this is a recreational league and is meant to be fun. Things like not giving the opponent the benefit of the doubt on close line calls or having bad sportsmanship can stir up emotions on the court which can lead to arguments. Please be courteous to your opponents and enjoy the challenge of competition when you win and when you lose. Now, let’s get ready to dink!
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ALTA—90 YEARS STRONG. We’re still the tennis leader in Atlanta and have grown to over 60,000 members. From Metro Atlanta to North Fulton, from Newnan to East Cobb, we have you covered. We offer year-round play, neighborly competition, and Southern hospitality, so whether you are a seasoned player or a rookie wannabe, we have something for everyone. Annual membership is only $30 for adult tennis, $15 for juniors tennis (18 and under) and $30 for adult pickleball.
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THE 22ND ANNUAL NET NEWS
Photo Contest
DEADLINE IS SEPT. 12TH!
Contest Rules and Regulations
1. You must be a member of ALTA.
2. Photos must relate to tennis and/or tennis play.
3. Do not use filters on photos with the exception of black and white or sepia.
4. Do not send screenshots.
5. Do not take photos of printed photos.
6. All contest submissions must be received ONLINE by 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 12, 2025.
7. Decisions of the judges are final.
8. Limit three entries per ALTA member.
9. Do not resubmit photos from a previous year.
10. Each photo entry must include a completed ONLINE entry form.
11. Judges reserve the right to title photos if no title is provided and to change the category into which a photo has been entered.
12. Photos not taken by the entrant must be accompanied by a release form signed by the photographer.
ALTA and Net News are not responsible for any copyright violations.
13. Judges reserve the right to disqualify any entry that does not meet the above rules and regulations.
14. All winning photos will be featured in the annual November/December edition of Net News
15. Questions may be addressed to production@ knowatlanta.com.
Photography Specifications
1. Photos must be provided in a high resolution format. (300dpi at a minimum of 5" x 7") This means your photo will be a file that is between 1.5MB and 3MB in size!
2. When uploading images from your phone, always choose the "Actual Size" option.
3. Low resolution, non-reproducible images will not be considered for the photo contest.
Upload original digital photos through the Net News website at netnewsmag.com/photo_contest
All photos must relate to tennis • All entries due September 12, 2025
Employment
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Contact Us at 770.399.5788
n All ALTA vice presidents (below) have phone extensions at the ALTA office, but do not work in the office on a regular basis. Voice messages are checked frequently and answered in a timely manner.
n The phone number of your league coordinator is in your captains’ packet.
n To contact a member of the Executive Committee, call the ALTA office at 770.399.5788 and dial the extension listed next to the officer’s name.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE EMAIL EXT
President – Rita Maloof
First Vice President – Loretta Phillips
ALTAPresident@altatennis.org 113
FirstVP@altatennis.org 114
VP Men’s League – Drew Meyer MensVP@altatennis.org 116
VP Thursday Women’s League – Siobhan Schaeffer ThursdayVP@altatennis.org 118
VP Sunday Women’s League – Diane Royston SundayVP@altatennis.org 117
VP Senior Day Leagues – Rusty Jones
VP Senior Leagues – Seth Appelbaum
SeniorDayVP@altatennis.org 120
SeniorVP@altatennis.org 121
VP Mixed Doubles League –David Rowe MixedVP@altatennis.org 122
VP Junior Leagues – Kim Freeman
JuniorVP@altatennis.org 119
VP Junior Challenge Ladder – Gina Woods JrChallengeVP@altatennis.org 123
VP Special Programs – Mark LaRotonda SpecialProgramsVP@altatennis.org 124
VP Events & Tournaments – Carol Brasher EventsVP@altatennis.org 125
VP Pickleball – Greg McAfee PickleballVP@altatennis.org 127
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Questions?
ALTA office personnel cannot answer your league-related questions. Team members should first contact their captain. If unable to answer, the captain should contact a league official.
n Questions about rules must be directed to league officials, which include coordinators, overall coordinators and league vice presidents.
n Concerns about team placement and levels should be directed to league officials.
n Credit card questions? Call ext. 107.
n Want information about new facility requests? Contact the First Vice President at ext. 114.
n IT issues? Contact Joan Appelbaum at ext. 103.
Directions & General Information
The ALTA office is located at 300 Colonial Center Parkway, Suite 140, Roswell, GA 30076. From GA 400 North, take exit 8 (Mansell Road) to Colonial Center Parkway (1.3 miles west).
n ALTA office: 770.399.5788
n ALTA office hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Call the office during weekdays as employees occasionally work remotely.
n Membership dues: Adults – $30, Adult Pickleball– $30, Juniors (18 and under) –$15. Dues are for the calendar year and expire at the end of the fall league season.
n ALTA website: altatennis.org
n ALTA’s calendar of important dates can be found on the website and in each issue of Net News.
n Your membership number is printed on the Net News mailing label and is also available on the ALTA website.
n To update your mailing address, log in to your account on the ALTA website and go to My Profile.
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