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hen I was young, I looked forward to summer; not just because there was summer vacation, which eliminated my requirement to attend school, but also because I got to be outside. Back then, being outside was everything but tennis. That was before my playing days. That was when my only tennis exposure came in the form of my parents’ on-court battles and watching the Grand Slam tournaments on TV. Television today, isn’t what it was back then. In those days, tennis on television was special, and it only happened a few times each year. These days, I can say I still look forward to each summer, and not much has changed about the reasons for my excitement. Of course, my school days are behind me, so we can replace school vacations with work vacations. My tennis exposure has extended beyond just watching professionals on television. It now includes participating in recreational league play, and even better, attending professional tennis tournaments.

Focused efforts to improve your sportsmanship will result in a more transformed tennis experience for you and your team.

We are lucky to live in a city where tennis serves as a central component in our outdoor activity mix. Atlanta is a dream city for tennis lovers. Additionally, it has been a stop on the ATP tour, allowing us access to professional tennis. We have been privileged to watch our favorite tennis stars in action, performing at the highest level. These players have likely been virtual points of reference for our forehands, backhands, serves, and strategies. Their expert technical skills have captured our attention, but they possess other skills we also should try to emulate.

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When your favorite player participates in our final Atlanta Open, pay attention to his high level of sportsmanship. Players don’t win every match, and they definitely don’t win every tournament. They move between cities, countries, and continents playing matches against the same players they have lost to on multiple occasions. To handle this, the most successful professional tennis players expertly manage their emotions. This is necessary if they fully want to experience momentum in their careers. It is a balancing act to remain positive, not just toward others, but toward themselves as well. Regardless of their desire to win, maintaining the respect of their peers and community also requires them to display a high level of integrity. In short, good sportsmanship is not optional. After you have observed these players, ask yourself, “Does my sportsmanship and the sportsmanship of my team echo that of the players I have watched during this tournament?” If your answer is no, or I’m not sure, then I hope you will add sportsmanship as a target for improvement. I have no doubt that focused efforts to improve your sportsmanship will result in a more transformed tennis experience for you and your team.

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JULY

1 Junior Challenge Ladder – Online registration begins

4 Office Closed – Independence Day holiday

11 All Adult Fall Leagues – Roster registration ends Senior Women – Summer play ends

12 Senior Men – Summer play ends

13 Mixed Doubles – Summer play ends

16 Run/Roll – Spring City Finals (rain date 7/23)

18 Senior Women – Summer playoffs (rain date 7/20)

19 Senior Men – Summer playoffs (rain date 7/21)

20 Mixed Doubles – Summer playoffs (rain date 7/21)

Senior Women – Summer playoffs (rain date is day to day)

21 Mixed Doubles – Summer playoffs (rain date 7/27) Senior Men – Summer playoffs (rain date is day to day)

25 Senior Women – Summer playoffs (rain date 7/27)

26 Juniors – Fall roster registration ends Senior Men – Summer playoffs (rain date 7/28) Wheelchair – Roster registration begins

27 Mixed Doubles – Summer playoffs and City Finals for AA levels (rain date 7/28)

AUGUST

3 Mixed Doubles – Summer City Finals for A, B, C levels (rain date 8/4)

Senior Women – Summer City Finals for all levels (rain date 8/10)

4 Senior Men – Summer City Finals for all levels (rain date 8/11)

5 Pickleball – Summer play ends

6 Wheelchair – Fall Clinic

9 Wheelchair – Roster registration ends

12 Junior Challenge Ladder – Online registration ends

12 Pickleball – Summer playoffs (rain date 8/14)

13 Wheelchair – Fall Clinic

17 Pickleball – Summer playoffs (rain date 8/18)

18 Junior Challenge Ladder – Season Kickoff

19 Pickleball – Summer playoffs (rain date 8/21)

20 Wheelchair – Fall Clinic

20 Junior Challenge Ladder – Ladder opens

22 All Fall Leagues – Schedules post online

23 All Fall Leagues – team add-ons being (up to 6 players)

24 Pickleball – Summer City Finals (rain date 8/25)

27 Wheelchair – Fall Clinic

SEPTEMBER

2 Office Closed – Labor Day holiday

3 Senor Day Women.– Fall play begins

3 Wheelchair – Fall play begins

4 Senior Day Men – Fall play begins

5 Thursday Women – Fall play begins

7 Juniors – Fall play begins

7 Men – Fall play begins

8 Sunday Women – Fall play begins

12 All 2025 Winter Leagues – Roster registration begins

OCTOBER

10 All 2025 Winter Leagues – Roster registration ends

15 Senior Day Women – Fall play ends

15 Wheelchair – Fall City Finals (rain date 10/22)

16 Senior Day Men – Fall play ends

17 Thursday Women – Fall play ends

19 Juniors – Fall play ends

19 Men – Fall play ends

20 Sunday Women – Fall play ends

21 Senior Day Women – Fall playoffs (rain date 10/23)

22 Thursday Women – Fall playoffs (rain date 10/24)

23 Senior Day Men – Fall playoffs (rain date 10/25)

24 Thursday Women – Fall playoffs (rain date 10/29)

24 Thursday Women – Fall City Finals for AA levels (rain date 10/29)

26 Juniors – Fall playoffs (rain date 10/29)

26 Men – Fall playoffs (rain date 10/27)

26 Sunday Women – Fall playoffs (rain date 10/27)

27 Men – Fall playoffs (rain date 11/2)

27 Sunday Women – Fall playoffs (rain date 11/2)

NOVEMBER

Women – Fall City Finals AA levels (rain date 11/3)

Men – Fall City Finals A, B, C levels (rain date 11/16)

10 Sunday Women – Fall City Finals A, B, C levels (rain date 11/17)

14 ALTA Annual Meeting

28 Office Closed – Thanksgiving holiday

29 Office Closed – Thanksgiving holiday

DECEMBER

1 Junior Challenge Lader – Ladder closes

5 All 2025 Winter Leagues – Schedules post online

6 All 2025 Winter Leagues – team add-ons begin (up to 6 players)

24 Office Closed – Christmas holiday

25 Office Closed – Chrismas holiday

SENIOR WOMEN

July 11 Summer play ends

July 18 Summer playoffs (rain date 7/20)

July 20 Summer playoffs (rain date is day to day)

July 25 Summer playoffs (rain date 7/27)

Aug. 3

Summer City Finals for all levels (rain date 8/10)

SENIOR MEN

July 12 Summer play ends

July 19 Summer playoffs (rain date 7/21)

July 21 Summer playoffs (rain date is day to day)

July 26 Summer playoffs (rain date 7/28)

Aug. 4 Summer City Finals for all levels (rain date 8/11)

SENIOR MIXED DOUBLES

Sept. 12 2025 Winter roster registration begins

Oct. 10 2025 Winter roster registration ends

MIXED DOUBLES

July 13 Summer play ends

July 20 Summer playoffs (rain date 7/21)

July 21 Summer playoffs (rain date 7/27)

July 27 Summer playoffs and City Finals for AA (rain date 7/28)

Aug. 3 Summer City Finals for A, B, and C levels (rain date 8/4)

Sept. 12 2025 Winter roster registration begins

Oct. 10 2025 Winter roster registration ends

SUNDAY WOMEN

July 11 Fall roster registration ends

Sept. 8 Fall play begins

Oct. 20 Fall play ends

Oct. 26 Fall playoffs (rain date 10/27)

Oct. 27 Fall playoffs (rain date 11/2)

Nov. 2 Fall AA City Finals (rain date 11/3)

Nov. 3 Fall playoffs (rain date 11/5)

Nov. 10 Fall City Finals for A, B, and C (rain date 11/17)

MEN

July 11 Fall roster registration ends

Sept. 7 Fall play begins

Oct. 19 Fall play ends

Oct 26 Fall playoffs (rain date 10/27)

Oct. 27 Fall playoffs (rain date 11/2)

Nov. 2 Fall AA City Finals (rain date 11/3)

Nov. 2 Fall playoffs (rain date 11/3)

Nov. 9 Fall City Finals for A, B, and C (rain date 11/16)

THURSDAY

WOMEN

July 11 Fall roster registration ends

Sept. 5 Fall play begins

Oct. 17 Fall play ends

Oct. 22 Fall playoffs (rain date 10/24)

Oct. 24 Fall playoffs (rain date 10/29)

Oct. 24 Fall AA City Finals (rain date 10/29)

Oct. 29 Fall playoffs (rain date 10/31)

Oct. 31 Fall City Finals for A, B, and C (rain date 11/7)

SENIOR DAY WOMEN

July 11 Fall roster registration ends

Sept. 3 Fall play begins

Oct. 15 Fall play ends

Oct. 21 Fall playoffs (rain date 10/23)

Oct. 28 Fall playoffs (rain date 10/30)

Nov. 4 Fall City Finals for all levels (rain date 11/11)

SENIOR DAY MEN

July 11 Fall roster registration ends

Sept. 4 Fall play begins

Oct. 16 Fall play ends

Oct. 23 Fall playoffs (rain date 10/25)

Oct. 30 Fall playoffs (rain date 11/1)

Nov. 6 Fall City Finals for all levels (rain date 11/13)

JUNIOR LEAGUES

July 26 Fall roster registration ends

Sept. 7 Fall play begins

Oct. 19 Fall play ends

Oct. 26 Fall playoffs (rain date 10/29)

Nov. 2 Fall City Finals (rain date 11/3)

Nov. 2 Fall playoffs (rain date 11/5)

Nov. 9 Fall City Finals (rain date 11/10)2)

JUNIOR CHALLENGE LADDER

July 1 Ladder registration opens

Aug. 12 Ladder registration closes

Aug. 18 Ladder Kickoff

Aug. 20 Ladder opens

Dec. 2 Ladder closes

WHEELCHAIR – RUN/ROLL

July 16 Summer Run/Roll City Finals (rain date 7/23)

July 26 Fall Wheelchair registration begins

Aug. 6 Fall clinic

Aug. 9 Fall Wheelchair registration ends

Aug. 13 Fall clinic

Aug. 20 Fall clinic

Aug. 27 Fall clinic

Sept. 3 Fall play begins

Oct. 15 Fall City Finals (rain date 10/22)

PICKLEBALL

Aug. 5 Summer play ends

Aug. 12 Summer playoffs (rain date 8/14)

Aug. 17 Summer playoffs (rain date 8/18)

Aug. 19 Summer playoffs (rain date 8/21)

Aug. 24 Summer City Finals for all levels (rain date 8/25)

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ALTA Foundation Announces the 2024 L. Keith Wood Scholarship Winners

The ALTA Foundation has announced the recipients of the 2024 L. Keith Wood Scholarship. Committee members reviewed numerous applications from exceptionally talented, intelligent, and community focused students to select this year’s scholars.

To qualify, candidates must have engaged in either the ALTA Junior League, participated in the Junior Challenge Ladder, or been involved in the Foundation’s START program. They

Isabelle Coursey, Atlanta

ALTA Facility: Dekalb Tennis Center

Graduate of: Chamblee High School

Attending: Georgia Tech

Riley Hamrick, Peachtree Corners

ALTA Facility: Peachtree Station Swim and Tennis

Graduate of: Norcross High School

Attending: University of Georgia

Athena Misewicz, Dunwoody

ALTA Facility: Dunwoody Country Club

Graduate of: Dunwoody High School

Attending: University of Georgia

had to demonstrate a dedication to community and volunteer service, along with being able to display how tennis has assisted with their growth on and off the court.

Each student will be granted a $2,500 scholarship to support their educational endeavors, and they will be honored on center court during ALTA Day on July 22 at the Atlanta Open.

ALTA extends its heartfelt congratulations to the following deserving winners!

Prisha Mody, Johns Creek

ALTA Facility: Peachtree Station

Graduate of: Johns Creek High School

Attending: University of Georgia

Mara Opre, Suwanee

ALTA Facility: Sharon Springs Park

Graduate of: Lambert High School

Attending: Anderson University

Ben Stone, Suwanee

ALTA Facility: Mayfair/St. Clair

Graduate of: Lambert High School

Attending: University of Alabama

Ally Turnbough, Snellville

ALTA Facility: Briscoe Park

Graduate of: Greater Atlanta Christian School

Attending: Clark Atlanta University

Davis Wall, Duluth

ALTA Facility: Canterbury Woods

Graduate of: Peachtree Ridge High School

Attending: University of Georgia

Spring Run/Roll Mixer Recap: Learning New Things in ALTA

On Sunday, May 19, players came together for the Spring Run/Roll Mixer at Hudlow Tennis Center. This mixer was scheduled to provide some social tennis before league play begins and to introduce new players to ALTA’s Run/ Roll league. Mark LaRotonda, ALTA’s Vice President of Special Programs, was present to explain the slight variations of the sport and to guide people through the round-robin format.

In Run/Roll tennis, each doubles pair is comprised of a wheelchair athlete and an able-bodied athlete. The sport of tennis adapts easily to this combination of players — same court,

same net, same racquet, and same balls. The rules are the same with one exception; the wheelchair player is allowed two bounces.

Most of the runners and rollers who came out to experience this version of doubles tennis were new to the concept. The veteran chaired athletes were patient with the new players in the group and became coaches, helping everyone learn the right moves and strategies. And by moves, that includes the ones you make to avoid a collision with your partner.

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The day started overcast and breezy, but it ended hot and humid. No one seemed to care, though, and everyone seemed to have fun!

If you are interested in ALTA’s Wheelchair League or Run/Roll, please contact Mark LaRotonda at specialprogramsvp@altatennis.org.

B I G G E R , TA L L E R , P I C K L E BA L L E R

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ALTA ONLINE

Can you tell me more about the Team Calendar on my Dashboard?

Members can now enter, edit, and delete entries on their team calendars. Team practices and get togethers, etc., can be entered for your in-season teams.

How can I get my facility unblocked?

Under Facility Request New/ Modify, find the existing facility name and let us know that you want your courts unblocked. Complete all required information and submit. You will be contacted to inspect the courts.

BY JOAN APPELBAUM, ALTA IT MANAGER

Is ALTA merchandise available other than at City Finals?

Yes! We now have an online store: altamerchstore.com. (see article on page 16)

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Atlanta Team Tennis Launches Premier Tennis League

Atlanta Team Tennis (ATT) recently announced the launch of its new Pro Tennis League. The ATT league marks a significant milestone in Atlanta Team Tennis’s journey and reflects its commitment to bring the highest level of team tennis to the Greater Atlanta area, the organization said in a news release.

“I couldn’t be more excited for this league to get started,” said Elijah Melendez, owner of Atlanta Team Tennis. “There are hundreds of current high-level juniors, current college, ex-college, and ex-professional tennis players living here in Atlanta looking for a competitive league. I’ve waited years for someone to make one; no one has so I went ahead and did it myself. Tennis is such a great sport when it is played in a team format, and my hope is to create a fun envi-

ronment for both players and spectators alike.”

The ATT is a unique pro tennis league. They have six clubs hosting six teams across Atlanta, and these clubs are: White Columns Country Club, Vickery Village Tennis, St Ives Country Club, Marietta Country Club, Olde Towne Country Club, and Country Club of Roswell.

Each of these teams consist of nine players, who were all drafted “fantasy football style” by the captains of each team. Each Thursday night, there will be three doubles lines from each team competing against one another for prize money, with the pot totaling a whopping $11,700.

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Matches began in May on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. and will continue through July 25. For more information on the league, go to atlantateamtennis.com.

Merchandise Store Opens

Check out ALTA’s vibrant new merchandise website, where passion for the game meets style and functionality. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a beginner, our online store offers an array of premium products tailored to elevate your tennis experience. From sleek apparel designed for peak performance on the court to chic accessories perfect for off-court flair, each item reflects the essence of Atlanta’s rich tennis culture. With user-friendly navigation and secure checkout, shopping for your favorite tennis essentials has never been easier. Explore the ALTA merchandise website today and gear up to serve, volley, and ace in style! And check back often as we are continuously adding new products! Visit https://altamerchstore.com.

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ALTA Foundation: Another Successful Year of Special Olympics Georgia

BY CAMERON TURNER, ALTA FOUNDATION PRESIDENT

Volunteers are the heart and soul of ALTA and the ALTA Foundation. This is especially true when our great ALTA community comes together to support the State Summer Special Olympic Games. We’d like to give a big shout out to the 140 volunteers who gave more than 400 hours of their time to assist all the tennis players.

There were 258 athletes and unified partners who participated in the 3-day tennis event, while 1,467 total athletes converged upon Emory University for all

This year’s event had a little bit of everything. While the weather caused delays and scheduling challenges during the Memorial Day weekend, Special Olympics organizers, ALTA volunteers, and Atlanta area families pulled together

with great enthusiasm to make the event a success. Together, everyone created a bright atmosphere to make it possible for these special athletes to compete. We had so many positive, young people who served as ball kids and helped whenever needed, many of whom seemed inspired to possibly become unified partners in future Olympic events.

It was a true sense of community, as everyone worked to dry courts and get them ready for play. At the end of the day, the smiles and encouragement from fellow athletes to one another as they received their medals was a sight to behold.

The ALTA Foundation is so appreciative of all the volunteers and the partner organizations who made this weekend a successful one. Thank you!

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Interested in Being More Than an ALTA member? Join This Historic Volunteer Organization!

Ever wonder how an organization with over 60,000 members became the leader in providing tennis and pickleball league play while supporting the advancement of racquet sports in underserved communities in metro Atlanta? And did you know this organization continues to thrive after 90 years with only

five employees? It’s all because of our tremendously committed base of volunteers.

ALTA is now planning for 2025 and beyond. Please let us hear from you regarding your interest in volunteer roles. We have a place for you if you have a background in finances, administrative work, data analysis,

event planning, fundraising, league coordination, information technology, marketing, social media, and so much more. If you have had leadership responsibilities with other organizations or associations, we want to hear from you.

If you’re interested, please send an email to firstvp@altatennis.org.

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Atlanta Native Donald Young Signs with CushionX

Donald Young, former ATP Tour professional and now professional pickleball star, has inked a partnership with ATSports, under the CushionX brand. CushionX is the preferred surfacing brand of the PPA (Professional Pickleball Association). This collaboration marks a milestone in Young’s career and underscores ATSports’ commitment to supporting athletes while enhancing the quality and performance of sports facilities around the world.

Young’s background in professional tennis has served him well, providing a solid foundation of skills and competitive experience that has translated effectively onto the PPA Tour Circuit. Emerging from Atlanta, Georgia, Young’s journey into the realm of pickleball is as fascinating as it is inspiring. Over the years, he has showcased his talent across various tournaments, displaying an unyielding spirit and passion for racquet sports.

The partnership with ATSports is not just a personal win for Young but a testament to the potential impact of high-quality sports infrastructures on an athlete’s performance. ATSports surfaces are designed to reduce the risk of injury and improve the overall experience for players, making this partnership a perfect match for an athlete of Young’s caliber, CushionX said in a news release.

For the Atlanta community, this alliance between one of their own and a company at the forefront of sports surface technology is a source of pride and excitement. It shines a spotlight on Atlanta’s contributions to the sport of pickleball and highlights the importance of providing players with the best possible conditions to pursue their passions. This partnership also opens the door for future collaborations that could benefit local facilities, encouraging more young athletes to follow in Young’s footsteps.

ATSports’ decision to sign Young also reflects their strategy of collaborating with athletes who not only excel in their respective sports but also share a vision for innovation and quality in sports infrastructure. By working together, they intend to advocate for better playing surfaces that not only enhance performance but also protect athletes from the wear and tear of high-level competition.

ATSports is a division of Acrytech Sports Surfaces. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, the company specializes in the design, development, and installation of advanced acrylic sports surfaces for a wide range of applications. Catering to the needs of both amateur and professional sports sectors, ATSports offers a variety of top-of-the-line coatings designed for tennis, pickleball, and a variety of sports surfaces.

Babolat Releases SFX EVO Shoe

Babolat recently released the SFX EVO for players who prefer a wider-fitting shoe on the courts. The SFX EVO offers unrivaled comfort right from the outset, Babolat says. Its meticulous design, combined with a more generous forefoot volume, makes this shoe an essential ally for those whose feet are described as strong and rather wide. For Babolat, comfort, flexibility, and versatility are at the heart of the SFX EVO design.

sure an optimal balance between safety and fluidity in the movements demanded by tennis. Babolat says the SFX EVO isn’t just a tennis shoe; it’s a guarantee of balance between comfort, looks, and durability. Note that for standard-width feet, it’s advisable to take a half-size or even a size smaller than your usual shoe size.

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By teaming up once again with Michelin and its expertise in the field of soles, Babolat offers increased durability by reducing the wear associated with the specific movements of tennis. Learn more about the Babolat SFX EVO at babolat.com.

The deadline to enter the ALTA photo contest is Sept. 16, 2024. That date will be here before you know it, so start gathering your favorite tennis photos (categories consist of humor, action, courtside, children, pets, and still life), or keep your camera with you during your summer matches.

Full details and contest rules are available on page 28, as well as on our website at netnewsmag.com/photo-contest. Winners will receive prize packages from HEAD and will be featured in the November/December issue of Net News. Good luck!

News Circulation Manager, Amy Fine, and her husband, Steve, courtside at Roland Garros in April 2024.

2023 Pets Winner

2023 Courtside Winner

2023 Action Winner

2023 Still Life Winner

THE 21ST ANNUAL NET NEWS Photo Contest

NEW! 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. 13, 2024.

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.

NEW! 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.

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Last Issue’s Trivia Contest Winner Is …

Congratulations! We drew our winner from a pool of readers who submitted correct answers, and Laura Jean Leal, Bitsy Grant Women B3 won a Babolat Pure Drive 30th Anniversary racquet! 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. What is the name of the local pro who is leading the effort to organize the Atlanta Pro League? Marcus Rutsche

2. What are the dates for the Special Olympics Georgia Summer Games and where will this take place? May 24-26 at Emory University

3. One local real estate organization held a recent fundraiser to benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and its summer camp program. How much was raised? Over $7,000

July/August Trivia Contest

Enter for your chance to win a prize pack from Tecnifibre!

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: Monday, August 5.

1. Which tennis professional talks about the importance of playing within the limitations of your body in order to avoid injury, particularly as you grow older?

2. Which team went the extra mile and even wore pink at their match and made a special flower wreath to honor their opponent’s co-captain who was undergoing breast cancer treatment?

3. Which league vice president encourages his league players to carefully get rosters set before the season to avoid lineup issues and get your team on a path to make a playoff run?

Please submit a favorite courtside recipe along with this entry to be eligible.

Proudly Saluting and Celebrating the Inspiring Life of a Longtime ALTA Member

BY EMMY POWELL, NET NEWS EDITOR

He flew combat missions as an Army B-24 Bomber navigator. He was married to the love of his life for 64 years. He picked up his first tennis racquet when he was in his 40’s. He moved to Atlanta and bought a house in Bridle Ridge in 2000, and at the age of 77, he played his first ALTA match.

It’s a story like no other. Herman Tannenbaum left an incredible legacy to the people of the Bridle Ridge subdivision in Suwanee. He was a fierce competitor and expected no less of his partners on the court. Ashley Cavender, Tannenbaum’s first tennis partner, says people who met him or played against him were always in awe. “The humanity of him towards every human being was remarkable,” says Cavender, who described Tannenbaum as a true sportsman who exemplified that tennis is a life sport. So many teammates say Tannenbaum proved to everyone that age is just a number.

Tannenbaum was able to win his first and only ALTA City Championship when he played on a Men’s League team in 2011. Mark Fulgsang was his teammate. “We nicknamed him the ‘Hermanator’ because of his strength and resilience on and off the court. He embraced his age and made the most of every day.”

He did make the most of every day until he could no longer. Tannenbaum was 101 when he passed away in December of 2023. The personal impact and memo-

The humanity of him towards every human being was remarkable...”

Ashley Cavender

ries that Tannenbaum left are what make this community so special. Everyone loved being around him. When he finally stopped playing tennis at the ripe old age of 96, his passion for the neighborhood and teammates continued, and he would stay on ALTA rosters and continue to show up to pull for his teammates. The community was always there to pitch in and help when he needed it. Whether it was just a meal or a Thanksgiving holiday get-together, Tannenbaum was part of the Bridle Ridge family.

Last month, a huge crowd gathered to dedicate their tennis pavilion in Tannenbaum’s honor. They played some fun round-robin tennis, played cornhole, had great food, and told countless, humorous stories about his life. There is a special plaque hanging in the tennis pavilion that highlights his incredible legacy. This will serve as a special reminder of his great passion for tennis and for people. It will always be a part of the Bridle Ridge community. Just like the “Hermanator.”

Photos by Emmy Powell and Amy Bergin

Pictured L-R, Jessica Lopez Hernandez and Maya Tannenbaum (granddaughters), Lloyd Tannenbaum (son), and Paula Tannenbaum (daughter-in-law).

2024 SUMMER GETAWAYS

Pack a bag, grab your racquet, and head to one of these scenic destinations for an unforgettable weekend.

BY CORY SEKINE-PETTITE

If you still need summer vacation plans or would just like a long weekend getaway, several nearby resorts offer tennis enthusiasts picturesque scenery, world-class courts, renowned amenities and entertainment, and so much more. Continue reading to find your new favorite beach or mountain getaway.

Sea Island

Sea Island, Georgia

If a sports-focused getaway is your cup of tea, the Retreat Tennis Center at Sea Island is where you want to be. It features 14 Har-Tru tennis courts, and eight pickleball courts (currently used for group clinics, private lessons, and open play). Additionally, Sea Island is one of the few Forbes Five-Star U.S. resorts with squash facilities. Further, guests can make use of two international softball courts and one North American hardball doubles court. Plus, the Squash courts are located within the Fitness Center. With expansive settings and five miles of private beach, Sea Island offers guests an array of beautifully appointed accommodations from which to choose, including private cottages, elegant guestrooms, and spacious suites. With a host of off-thecourt activities, the availability of private lessons and custom clinics, Sea Island is the perfect getaway to improve your game. seaisland.com |

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

Miramar Beach, Florida

Serving up the best tennis experience in Northwest Florida, Sandestin has 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. A dedicated group sales team and tennis coordinator are available for tournaments and retreats. Individuals are encouraged to visit sandestin. com/offers-packages for upcoming promotions and packages.

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort offers 1,000 luxurious accommodations, from studios and 1-bedrooms to 3- and 4-bedroom homes and villas. Additionally, it offers 85,000 square feet of versatile meeting space so the resort is ideal for both relaxation and business retreats. Additionally, guests are treated to seven miles of pristine beaches, 19 swimming pools, and a 226-slip marina. Enjoy an array of water sports, children’s programs, fitness facilities, award-winning Spa Lilliana, and the vibrant pedestrian village.

Sandestin.com | 850.267.7114

Palmetto Dunes

Oceanfront Resort

Hilton Head, South Carolina

Tennis and pickleball lovers near and far can book their perfect weekend escape at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort on Hilton Head Island and enjoy tennis and pickleball court time, lessons, clinics and more. Hilton Head Island remains evergreen year-round, making the 2,000-acre resort an ideal weekend destination.

Palmetto Dunes offers 17 Har-Tru tennis courts (four lighted), 24 pickleball courts (all lighted) as well as a well-stocked, 1,800-square-foot pro shop. Eight of the pickleball courts have recently been resurfaced with a Nova Sports USA allweather surface system. Along with the courts and the beach, Hilton Head’s generally mild climate makes the Lowcountry ideal to enjoy one of Palmetto Dunes’ three award-winning, championship golf courses, as well as miles of paved bike paths, or explore Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina for a variety of dining, shops, and entertainment.

PalmettoDunes.com/tennispickleball | 866.287.2679

Big Canoe Racquet Club Jasper, Georgia

The South’s premier mountain resort community is just two short hours north of Atlanta in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Surrounded by quaint towns and wineries, Big Canoe offers something for the entire family. Big Canoe is an outdoor lover’s mountain paradise, boasting a 27-hole golf course, pickleball and tennis courts, hiking and Jeep trails, and five lakes.

Visitors can rent a pontoon boat, or sit on the beach, read a book, and sip a frozen cocktail while the kids enjoy an inflatable obstacle course, rock slide, paddle boards, kayaks, and one of two pools. Send the kids to golf, tennis, pickleball, or fishing camp while you take a yoga class or enjoy a relaxing massage. Let Big Canoe customize a weekend getaway for your tennis or pickleball group! With four coaches on staff, they can create a weekend of clinics and lessons to fit your needs and budget. With two indoor courts, your tennis weekend is on — no matter the weather.

bigcanoepoa.org | 706.268.3367

Spectrum Resorts — Turquoise Place

Orange Beach, Alabama

With Spectrum Resorts, you can enjoy every second of your vacation without stressing over the details. You’ll have everything you need right at your resort, with priority access and premium perks that promise a VIP experience at Turquoise Place. If you want to brush up on your technique or learn some new skills, you can participate in one of multiple tennis clinics, which are open to any skill level and are offered for adults and children.

Earlier this year, Turquoise Place opened its new amenities deck which promises endless excitement and relaxation for guests of all ages. The centerpiece is a breathtaking, 300-foot water slide that winds its way down from the top of the new parking deck to the C Tower pool, offering an exhilarating ride. Additionally, families will delight in a splash pad, providing hours of entertainment for children. All guests can enjoy these new amenities, but to enjoy exclusive benefits, such as discounts on shopping and dining, guests are encouraged to make reservations directly through Spectrum Resorts online. turquoiseplace.spectrumresorts.com | 866.348.9112

2024 SUMMER GETAWAYS

Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort

Miramar Beach, Florida

Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort overlooks more than a mile of soft white sand beaches and features six championship clay courts and five pickleball courts. The Tennis Center consistently receives high marks for overall tennis experience, tennis staff, and instruction. Additionally, the staff’s like-level game matching always earns Hidden Dunes high praise. What makes the Hidden Dunes Resort experience most memorable is their ability to arrange match play with similar skilled players. With this amenity, Hidden Dunes now ranks #1 in the USA according to tennisresortsonline.com.

The resort offers direct access to the beach where White Diamond Beach Service is available to provide umbrellas, beach chairs, or watersports rentals. In addition, White Diamond offers private beach bonfire services for guests. On property, three swimming pools along with playground, picnic areas, basketball court, horseshoes, and cornhole offer outdoor activities for everyone in the family. hiddendunesdestin.com/resort/tennis | 850.269.2590

Camp Creek Inn

Inlet Beach, Florida

Framed by tall pines and lush, emerald-green fairways, Camp Creek Inn is a tranquil, charming, and intimate escape from the typical Florida beach towns, featuring an elevated yet comforting ambiance and touches of Louisianainspired architecture. Camp Creek Inn exudes a feeling of laid-back luxury from the moment you arrive. Guests gain access to amenities only available to Watersound Club members, including two championship golf courses, over one mile of private beach, a state-of-the-art wellness center, brand new tennis and pickleball facilities, six dining venues ranging from beachfront casual to elevated fine-dining, and

more, all providing an impeccable level of service that will have you booking your next stay before you say goodbye.

Camp Creek Inn has eight lighted Har-Tru clay tennis courts and eight lighted pickleball courts onsite. Junior Tennis Camps are available seasonally for young, aspiring tennis stars who are currently involved in tournament play. Throughout the year, they host various mixers that incorporate play and fun, whether it’s a holiday doubles tournament with food and drinks after, or a morning brunch on the Pro Shop patio. campcreekinn.com | 866.987.2942

Turquoise Place | Orange Beach, AL

Experience Luxury at Turquoise Place, Orange Beach’s premier resort. Take your vacation to the next level with our oversized condos, balcony hot tub views, and endless amenities. It’ll be a vacation you will never forget.

• 300-ft Waterslide

• Putting Green

• 2 Tennis and Pickleball Courts

• 2 Fitness Centers

• Lazy River

• 3 Pools

• Sauna & Steam Rooms

• Poolside Bar & Grill

• Gulf Front Cabanas

• Beach Chair Rentals

• Kids Playground

The Beach Club Resort & Spa | Gulf Shores, AL

Escape to the Gulf Coast’s Secluded Beach Resort. From the beautiful oceanfront condos & lakeside cottages, to the endless activities and four on-site restaurants, you’ll find everything you need right here!

• 8 Tennis Courts

• 1 Pickleball Court

• Walking Trails

• Fitness Center

• Spa & Salon

• Clothing Boutique

• Onsite Restaurants

• Ice Cream Shop

• 6 Pools

• Sauna & Steam Room

• Beach Chair Rentals

• Daily Activities

Book direct through Spectrum Resorts for a worry-free vacation experience. Spectrum guests receive added benefits including discounts on on-site dining and shopping, freshly laundered coverlets with every stay and $99 down on vacations booked more than 45 days in advance.

THURSDAY WOMEN

Fall registration is June 20-July 11 Fall season runs Sept. 5-Oct. 17

Ready Your Fall Rosters NOW

BY SIOBHAN SCHAEFFER, THURSDAY WOMEN’S LEAGUE VICE PRESIDENT

It’s hard to believe that it’s already time to gather your teammates and gear up for another exhilarating season of ALTA tennis. Fall registration opens June 20 and closes July 11. Now is a good time to check in with your roster members and make sure everyone is planning to return for the fall season.

One of the most frequent questions we get is “What will my team’s level be?” With the help of the overall coordinators, we are tasked with leveling more than 700 teams in the Thursday Women’s League. Preliminary placement of teams is based on the most recent team history as well as the addition of new players. Our goal is to match teams with comparable abilities within each level and flight. On occasion, there

may be extenuating circumstances that may warrant a closer look at the team’s roster for placement. If this is the case, we recommend submitting a request for review with your roster, including any pertinent details that would help in the review. The league vice president and overall coordinators will review the team’s results from last season, as well as the addition and loss of players to determine the most appropriate level for the team.

The ALTA website contains a lot of helpful information. Take some time before the season begins to review the roster information packet, the full calendar, as well as the captain’s handbook. Gather your teammates and get ready to serve, volley, and smash your way to City Finals in the fall.

by Laura

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Barnard

MEN

Fall Registration is June 24 – July 11 Fall Season runs Sept. 7 – Oct. 19

Why Can’t I Add This Player?

BY GREG MCAFEE, MEN’S LEAGUE VICE PRESIDENT

This is one of the questions we are asked all the time as volunteers. Unlike other leagues, ALTA is based on the team level, which is an average of the top players on the roster. We often get requests from captains to add players to a roster and that player has a level above the team’s assigned level. When the captain puts the roster together before the season starts, the team is assigned a level based on the average of the top 10 players and based on their final level of the previous season. Once the team level has been set, adding players with a higher final level rating is not allowed as it would then make the team stronger than the level it was assigned.

It is important to have all the players you need or want on the roster during the open roster period; there is no guarantee a player can be added once the schedules are posted. Along the same lines, make sure the players on your roster want to be on

the roster as ALTA cannot remove players from a roster once the team has been assigned a level. Every season, we get requests from players wanting to be removed from a team roster.

Injuries, seasonal events, and school breaks all cause season availability issues for teams with low roster counts. Getting your roster set before the season is the best way to avoid lineup issues and set your team on a path to a playoff run.

Registration for the fall Men’s League season starts Thursday, June 20, and the roster registration deadline is Thursday, July 11. Captains: make sure everyone is signed up and ready to play. Players: make sure you have found a team so you can compete. Play begins on Saturday, Sept. 7, and the regular season ends on Saturday, Oct. 19. Playoffs and City Finals run through Saturday, Nov. 9. The weather is always fantastic for the fall season, and we are looking forward to another great ALTA Men’s League season!

SUNDAY WOMEN

Let’s Get Ready To ‘Fall’ In Love With Sunday Tennis

BY LORETTA PHILLIPS, SUNDAY WOMEN’S LEAGUE VICE PRESIDENT

Hopefully everyone is making it through the hot summer months and is ready to get the fall season off to a good start.

Schedules go online Thursday, August 22, and you may begin adding to your rosters on August 23 (up to six players may be added). Our first match will be Sunday, September 8, and the last regular season match is Sunday, October 20. Playoffs will begin Saturday, October 26 with City Finals for AA Saturday, November 2 and City Finals for A, B, and C levels on Sunday, November 10.

I encourage all captains and co-captains to meet with your teams and review the rules. I realize there are few rule changes; however, it cannot hurt to review them to ensure you give your team the best chance of not defaulting and/ or forfeiting points. Any rule changes are noted by a black vertical bar beside that rule. It also is wise to have a copy of the rules available at each match. Remember, only the four players on the court can come to a resolution when having a rule dispute during the match. The only thing someone not on the court can do is pass them a copy of the rules.

You also should have a list of the coordinators available during the match. Your coordinator is your first line of contact when a resolution is not able to be reached. If you cannot reach your coordinator, you may call your overall coordinator. If you do not reach either, you may contact any

coordinator or overall coordinator on the list. They are there to help you before a rule infraction is made.

Entering line-ups should be done using the ALTA lineup checker. This will help eliminate player movement infractions. Entering and approving scorecards after each match has been completed is essential to the lineup checker being able to properly track your player movement as you prepare for the next match. You should also look at your tracking sheet to track player movement especially when matches are played early or are delayed due to inclement weather. When entering a lineup, please take note of any “warnings” the system displays. When you receive a warning, please stop, and go into your tracking sheet and look for possible player movement violations. If a scorecard is missing, look at your lineup for the missing scorecard and note where those players are/ or will be playing in relation to the lineup you are entering. When entering scorecards, please be sure to select/check that each player is listed as they played. You only have 10 days to contact your coordinator to have a change made.

I hope you are excited about the upcoming season. Let’s get our warm gear, friends and teammates, and our autumn dishes and beverages together and have great tennis and fellowship.

Tennis is a great sport — play well, play safe, be fair, be kind, and have fun!

by Laura Barnard

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Fall registration is June 20 – July 11

Fall season runs Sept. 8 – Oct. 20

JUNIORS

Fall registration is June 20-July 26

Fall season runs Sept. 7-Oct. 19

Answers To Your Questions

BY WENDY FEE, JUNIOR LEAGUES VICE PRESIDENT

As the ALTA Junior Leagues Vice President, the most common questions I receive include the following:

Do you have to be on a team or roster, or can you play as an individual? The answer is BOTH! You have to play on a team. However, in each match you can play 1 singles or 2 singles, if you want to play individually or 1 doubles and 2 doubles, if you want to play with a partner. You will need to be added to a team roster by a team manager before you play in a match.

What are the different age groups? The age groups are 10U, 12U, 15U, and 18U.

Are the Juniors a mixed league? No, we have a Junior Boys League and a Junior Girls League.

How do I find a team to play on, and how do I find out what teams and age groups are playing in my location? Finding a team to play on can be a little challenging. ALTA can assist, but here are a couple of ways to look up teams that might be the correct age group and possibly local to where you live.

Go to altatennis.org, click on the menu icon and then “Division Standings.” Enter the appropriate information in the search boxes. Then click on the level you are interested in and

see what teams are listed. You will then need to contact that facility to ask if you/your child can join a team.

Another approach is to go to “Facilities.” Enter your city, facility name, and/or zip code and click “Search.” You will see all the neighborhoods and clubs that meet the criteria you entered. Click on a facility you are interested in and then click the ellipsis on the far left on the page (…). After you click “Teams,” you will see a list of teams that have played out of that facility, and this will tell you if they have any Junior teams. You will need to look up the facility’s contact information and ask if they are accepting players. Public courts/ facilities are always a good place to start. Word of mouth is a great way to find out about existing ALTA teams, and tennis coaches/pros are great resources as well.

Since you won’t have access to the contact information for the team managers, we can also try to reach out to them for you. You will have to tell us what teams might work for your location. Now is a good time to look for teams for fall 2024. Some teams do age up, so they may have played in a younger age bracket in previous seasons.

If you have eight or more junior players at your facility, you can register a new team. We always welcome more Junior players and new teams to play in our ALTA Leagues.

SENIOR DAY

Fall registration is June 20 – July 11

Fall season runs Sept. 3 – Oct. 16

Communication Is Key

BY JOAN MARCINKO, SENIOR DAY LEAGUES VICE PRESIDENT

We had a most enjoyable spring season in the Senior Day Leagues, and we are looking forward to organizing a successful fall schedule. What makes playing senior tennis such a great experience? YOU!

In the many years I’ve been involved with senior tennis, there have been few reported incidents of poor behavior, cheating, and rule infractions. In fact, the Senior Day League has the lowest percentage (about 3%) of defaults and forfeits in all of ALTA. Maybe because it’s difficult to mess up a lineup with just three lines, or maybe it’s just a level of maturity being over 55. Whatever the reason, I hope it continues.

ALTA has been watching a current trend within all our leagues. We are seeing about the same number of players registering each season but a lower number of teams. Fewer teams usually means more travel. A Senior Day League team has three lines of doubles (six players per day), so in one season your schedule could include six or seven matches; that’s 6x6=36 or 7x6=42 slots to fill per season. We require a minimum of 10 players in our league. If everyone played equally, that’s three or four matches for every player. But, if you have

a big roster, say 15-18 players, then you can understand how it is stressful for a captain to play everyone even twice to qualify each player for playoffs. My thought to our senior captains is to consider splitting a large team into two teams. We will even help you recruit players if needed.

My second thought for our senior captains is if you do not enjoy being in a division of four teams (we do this mostly to help with traveling), please let us know when submitting your fall roster. During the roster submission, you have the capability in the “request for review” to make us aware of your concerns as we do the leveling and mapping process. We will try to honor your requests, I promise!

The last thought I have is about defaulting in ALTA. Even though our default percentage is low in the Senior Day League, it does happen. If your team needs to default say the third line, please do your best to let the opposing team know before match time. Players sometimes drive long distances to play only to find out they are not playing at all. Be courteous!

Roster deadline for the Senior Day League is July 11, 2024. Enjoy the remainder of your summer and plan ahead to join us for Senior Day League tennis.

by Laura Barnard

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JUNIOR CHALLENGE LADDER

Ladder registration July 1-August 12

Ladder season runs August 20-December 2

Climb To The Top In 2024

BY GINA WOODS, JUNIOR CHALLENGE LADDER VICE PRESIDENT

We are thrilled to announce the return of the Junior Challenge Ladder — the ultimate test of skill, endurance, and passion for the game. This year’s ladder promises to be more dynamic and competitive than ever before. From mid-August to early December, players will have the unique opportunity to challenge themselves in a 14week marathon of matches. This is not just a series of games; it’s a journey where every step up the ladder is a testament to your growth and determination.

The beauty of the JCL lies in its flexibility. You have the freedom to play as many matches as you wish, according to your schedule, allowing you to balance tennis with your academic and personal commitments. Moreover, the diversity of the competition is unparalleled. You will engage in battles with peers from various age groups, some of whom you may never have had the chance to compete against in regular tournaments or school matches. This diversity not only enhances the challenge but also enriches your experience, exposing you to a wide range of playing styles and strategies.

Let’s talk about the rewards. The thrill of victory is sweetened by the array of prizes and awards awaiting the most tenacious players. Additionally, the prestigious L. Keith Wood Scholarship opens its doors to those who meet the requirements and demonstrate exceptional talent and

sportsmanship. These incentives are not merely tokens; they are milestones recognizing your hard work and achievements.

To ensure a fair and structured competition, we have set clear requirements for new players. Participation in a minimum of two USTA/UTR tournaments or experience on a high school varsity team is required. By meeting these criteria and registering by the deadline, your spot in the ladder is secured. Additionally, players must be willing to accept challenge match requests, fostering a spirit of openness and continuous engagement.

Lastly, we are committed to nurturing young talent, which is why the ladder is open to players aged 18 or younger during the ladder year, with a minimum age of 10. This age range ensures a vibrant mix of youth and experience, each bringing a unique energy to the game.

Get ready for an exhilarating season ahead! We’re introducing shorter drives with two geographically based ladders, ensuring more action and less travel. Mid-season, brace yourselves for a thrilling round-robin event, followed by a playoff bracket uniting the ladders. It’s a season not to be missed!

We eagerly await your participation and are excited to witness the incredible tennis journey that lies ahead. Bring your A-game, your zest for competition, and your love for the sport. Let’s make this season of the ALTA Junior Challenge Ladder the most memorable yet! Register July 1 at altatennis.org.

ALTA Sportsmanship Awards

BY RITA MALOOF, ALTA FIRST VICE PRESIDENT

Spring showers bring May flowers...and spring breaks… and vacations…and holidays…and is usually considered the most challenging season for a captain or team manager to navigate. Patience, flexibility, thoughtfulness, and timely communication from all teams and players are most appreciated. Our spring 2024 ALTA Sportsmanship Award recipients displayed all of the above and more!

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

Hillbrooke Team Sunday Women A2

Captain: Amy Cummins

Nominated by: Heather Cotton, Kimball Farms

I am writing to nominate the Hillbrooke Sunday Women A2 team for the ALTA Sportsmanship Award. Their exemplary display of empathy, understanding, and cooperation during a challenging time speaks volumes about the spirit of sportsmanship that permeates their team. On Monday April 15, tragedy struck our team when we lost one of our beloved players, Shoan Finch, to cancer. As her funeral coincided with a regularly scheduled match, most of our team understandably needed to pay our respects and honor her memory. This left us in a predicament as we wouldn’t be able to fulfill our obligations for the match unless we rescheduled.

Upon explaining our situation to the Hillbrooke team captain and members, they demonstrated an extraordinary level of understanding and compassion. Without hesitation, they agreed to accommodate our request to play the matches earlier, allowing us the opportunity to attend the funeral without forfeiting our commitment to the league. Their willingness to adjust their schedules and accommodate our needs during such a difficult time was truly touching and deeply appreciated by our entire team. Their thoughtfulness and empathy during our time of grief were incredibly meaningful

and served as a source of comfort and solace for our team. Hillbrooke’s actions not only reflect positively on their team but also embody the values of integrity, empathy, and mutual respect that are at the heart of ALTA. Therefore, it is with great pleasure that I nominate them for the ALTA Sportsmanship Award.

Kensington Farms Team

Senior

Mixed C1

Captain: Ivey Giovannielli

Nominated by: Lynn Lee, ALTA Coordinator

At the winter Senior Mixed City Finals (Kensington vs Kingsley C1), one of the Kingsley ladies was running late and on the phone with Captain Scott Perkins trying to get to Harrison Tennis Center by match time. The discussion began about whether to allow a late start or move another player up to line one mixed doubles. That would leave the line three mixed doubles without a female player. As soon as Kensington Farms heard this, Michael Curtis (line one mixed doubles player) said “We don’t want to win by default.” It was decided to give the Kingsley player the extra minutes before moving anyone. I sent Scott to the parking lot to intercept her and get her moving to the court as soon as she drove in and he would park her car. Sure enough, she arrived just a few minutes past 10 a.m., and I saw her running all the way from the hill up top to the bottom courts where we were — hair flying, tennis bag contents dropping out — it was quite a sight. This could have easily caused a default for Kingsley and resulted in a loss. I admire the sportsmanship of Kensington Farms team’s support/agreement with Michael to not win by default but on the courts. This was probably the most pleasant City Finals I have worked in my 22+ years as an ALTA volunteer, and BOTH teams showed how a dual meet is supposed to be played.

Steeplechase Team

Senior Day Women C1

Captains: Sally Campbell, Stella York

Nominated by: Joyce Smosny, Hebron Christian

I would like to nominate Captains Sally Campbell and Stella York of the Steeplechase Senior Women’s C1 team for a Sportsmanship Award. During the course of our texting

Photos by Laura Barnard

Steeplechase Team, Senior Day Women C1. Captains: Sally Campbell and Stella York.

to arrange the match, they found out our co-captain, Gail Tucker, was battling breast cancer. When we got to their courts this morning, the Steeplechase ladies were all wearing pink in honor of Gail and had made a flower wreath for her. Such a thoughtful team! I am attaching a picture we took of their team. Thanks for your consideration.

TPC Sugarloaf

Sunday Women A5

Captain: Cortez Barillari

Nominated by: Becky Dent Robinson, Windermere

During a match against TPC@Sugarloaf at their venue, one of our players, Nancy, suffered a hamstring injury after a fall on the court. Nancy was understandably upset and in constant pain. Players from both teams rushed to her aid with even a doctor from TPC offering assistance. TPC arranged for a golf cart to carry Nancy off the court and to a vehicle. Nancy was promptly taken to the ER for treatment. Throughout this ordeal, Cortez, the captain of TPC, maintained regular communications expressing genuine concern for Nancy’s well-being. That week, Nancy received a stunning bouquet of flowers from TPC@Sugarloaf, a gesture that deeply touched her and lifted

her spirits. This was the most exemplary demonstration of compassion and sportsmanship that I have witnessed during my extensive years of ALTA play. The actions of TPC@Sugarloaf and their captain, Cortez, deserve sincere recognition.

Georgetown Sunday Women A8

Player: Kimberly De Fino

Nominated by: Pam Alexander, Hampton Hall

Our team found itself without home courts available for the season as our facility, Hampton Hall Swim & Tennis Club, was under construction due to Dekalb County’s sewer repair work. After reaching out to several facilities both public and private, Kim De Fino reported back that Georgetown would make room for us to host our home matches there. They also provided two practice courts one night a week. It was so gracious of them to allow us to use their facility for the season! Kim was always available and quick to respond to questions/inquiries. In fact, when I asked if it was possible to start a match earlier in the day than usual, she promptly responded from her honeymoon in Greece! Thank you, Georgetown and Kim De Fino, for allowing us to enjoy another season of ALTA tennis!

GOOD QUESTION

ROLLING, ROLLING, ROLLING

During a recent Sunday Women’s League match, it was our opponent’s turn to serve. In between the server’s first and second serve, a ball from an adjacent court rolled towards our court along the fence stopping at the fence near the ad side of our court. The ball was then quickly retrieved by a player on the court next to us. The server was not in motion for their second serve but called a let and took a first serve. They were super nice opponents, so we let it go, but there was a short debate after the game as to whether you can call a let in this case. We

had a lovely match, but I’m still wondering about this rule. Can you call a let in this situation?

David Rowe, Mixed Doubles Vice President

Thank you very much for asking your question The answer can be found in Friend at Court, Part 2 The Code, page 41, Delays During Service, #30 “When the server’s second service motion is interrupted by a ball coming on the court, the server is entitled to two serves. When there is a delay between the first and second serves:

TO RETURN OR NOT TO RETURN

We keep running into players who want to “win the warm-up” and then blast shots and serves all over the court. I end up spending half the warm-up time chasing balls. What’s the proper etiquette for warming up, and should you return serves during the warm-up?

Rita Maloof, First Vice President

According to Friend at Court, The Code, page 38, Warm-Up #3 “Warm-up is not practice. A player should provide the opponent a warm-up of five to 10 minutes. If a player declines to warm up the opponent, the player forfeits the right to a warm-up, and the opponent may warm up with another person. Some players confuse warm-up and practice. Each player should try to hit shots directly to the opponent. If partners want to warm each other up while their opponents are warming up, they may do so.” #4. “Warm-up serves are taken before first serve of match. A player should take all warm-up serves before the first serve of a match. A player who returns serves should return them at a moderate pace in a manner that does not disrupt the server.” In the ALTA Adult Rules, IV. Dual Meets (G), “Warm-up is limited to 10 minutes including practice serves.”

THE HITS KEEP COMING

What happens if a ball hits the net and then hits the opposing player? I had thought that if the ball hits an opponent at any time it’s your point, but is it a let when it hits the net first?

Joan Marcinko, Senior Day Leagues Vice President

There are two possible scenarios to your question. First, if the server hits the net with a serve and then the ball hits an opposing player or anything he/she wears or carries before hitting the ground, then the service is a let. This is from Friend at Court – ITF Rules of Tennis, page 11, #22 The Let During a Serve. However, if the served ball is in play and then hits the net during a rally and then touches the opponent or anything he/she wears or carries before it hits the ground, then the opponent loses the point. This can also be found in Friend at Court – ITF Rules of Tennis, page 8, #13 Ball Touches a Permanent Fixture.

• The server gets one serve if the server was the cause of the delay.

• The server gets two serves if the delay was caused by the receiver or if there was outside interference.

The time it takes to clear a ball that comes onto the court between the first and second serves is not considered sufficient time to warrant the server receiving two serves unless this time is so prolonged as to constitute an interruption. The receiver is the judge of whether the delay is sufficiently prolonged to justify giving the server two serves.”

So, as clear as that is, it is a judgment call for you as the receiver.

OUT OF ORDER

Our opponents served out of order in the middle of the first set, but no one caught it until the game was finished. Should we have replayed the game or does the correct server get to serve again when it is his or her serve?

Siobhan Schaeffer, Thursday Women’s Vice President

In Friend at Court – ITF Rules of Tennis, page 13, #27 Correcting Errors (C).

“If a player serves out of turn during a standard game, the player who was originally due to serve shall serve as soon as the error is discovered. However, if a game is completed before the error is discovered the order of service shall remain as altered. In this case, any ball change to be made after an agreed number of games should be made one game later than originally scheduled. A fault that was served by the opponent(s) before the error was discovered shall not stand. In doubles, if the partners of one team serves out of turn, a fault that was served before the error was discovered shall stand.” In this scenario, the game stands as having been played in good faith so you would not replay the game and the service order should remain as altered.

by Laura Barnard

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Luke Jensen

Winning Points With A Positive Attitude

Summer tennis is here and in full swing. Even on the pro tour, it is down to the final major of the year at the US Open (Aug. 26 – Sept. 8, 2024). Are you going? If experiencing one of the major championships is on your bucket list, the US Open is a good one to enjoy!

At the US Open, there is so much to do

with so many matches and practice sessions going on. The first thing you notice is the giant Arthur Ashe Stadium. With more than 22,000 seats, Ashe is the largest tennis stadium in the world. I really enjoy watching the practices because it’s fun to see how the best in the world prepare to play great tennis. The times for all practices are on a video board, and many fans just hang around the practice court stands to catch a behind-the-scenes view of the pro game.

One of the best values in pro tennis is the US Open fan week (Aug. 19-25). It is the week of qualifying and the week before the main draw begins. It’s the best value in tennis because admission is free; once you are on the grounds, there’s so much to see and do. Qualifying is a high-level spectacle, but the main attraction is free access to the big stadiums to watch the superstars practice. Maindraw players will practice twice a day, so hanging courtside in a seat that usually costs thousands of dollars is a wonderful thing the US Open offers fans. Last year, fan week had more than 150,000 visitors and a bigger audience is expected this year. There also are exhibitions, live music, and player interactions throughout the week. I highly recommend heading to New York to enjoy everything the US Open has to offer!

Speaking of appreciating the game, I have really enjoyed my coaching years and developing players to full potential. The first aspect to be successful is to help the player compete better emotionally under pressure. I take a great amount of responsibility as a coach to help the player keep the emotional unforced errors

low throughout matches and practices. Connecting players with ways to fill their minds with positivity and approaches to keep negativity out is more important in my experience than any technical or tactical aspect of my coaching. It’s all important but advising and training a powerful mind will help players win more matches and improve the game more than any other area of coaching.

As a player with my siblings, we were fortunate to have parents who were former athletes, high school teachers, and coaches. Growing up in a competitive and a fun-filled environment helped shape our competitive way. The way was always about FUN! Knowing what I know now, the ability to have more fun than our opponents and enjoy practice sessions was the most powerful weapon the Jensen family brought to the tennis court as well as all the tennis travels.

My advice to you is to find ways to make the toughest of matches and practices FUN! Playing music at practices always stayed in my brain when I would take the court. I constantly would “play” songs in my head that kept me loose and smiling. Think of the ways that you laugh and smile to enjoy the task at hand. Bring that to the court and give it a try. Allow yourself to try different things, but just stay in the point you’re about to play. I think you will find that your smile will bring out a quality of tennis you always had but were not able to bring out. It always worked for me, and I believe a positive attitude will work for YOU!

— LUKE JENSEN

Don’t Bring Your ‘A’ Game

Come match day, instead of trying to hit the perfect forehand or the fastest serve, your goal should be to make your opponent hit their least favorite stroke.

BY HARIS PORIC, TENNIS PROFESSIONAL, COUNTRY CLUB OF ROSWELL

How many times have you walked off the court after a loss and told your coach “I didn’t play well” or “my serve wasn’t working”? “Well, what does ‘playing well mean?’” is my response to my player. This question typically has no exact answer. Does it mean making every serve, forehand, and backhand? Once the player has thought it through, he or she often realize s that statistic is unrealistic and unattainable. So, what do we do when we are not playing well?

So many times, when players are losing, they blame their strokes and spend much of their focus trying to analyze and correct technical issues. This will only make life on the court more difficult as the player is then fighting a battle on two fronts — against their opponents and against themselves.

As competitive tennis players, we must understand that most points we play end in errors rather than winners, meaning that it is a game of imperfections. During a match, our focus must be on the opposite

side of the net. This gives us the best chance to determine what our opponent’s strengths and weaknesses might be. The expectation to play well, even if we have a set numerical standard, is unnecessary. Rather, the question you should ask yourself is “how can I make my opponent play poorly?” In the end, the player who hits one extra ball will win the match. There are too many uncontrolled variables, such as weather, surface, balls, and altitude, for us to attain a set standard level of play in the hundreds of matches we play.

The best win-loss season in the history of the modern ATP tour was completed by Novak Djokovic in 2015 when he went on a crushing 82-6 record with a 28-0 start. However great this statistic is, players are unaware of the ‘points won’ statistic during this remarkable year. I give my students all a guess: “80 percent, 90 percent, 75 percent,” they shout confidently. The look on their faces when they hear 54.5 percent is priceless. They cannot believe that Djokovic had won only barely over half the points he played.

This just proves that to be successful in the game of tennis all you must do is be slightly better than your opponent on that given day. You do not need to rack up the stat sheet with winners and aces. Come match day, instead of trying to hit the perfect forehand or the fastest serve, your goal should be to make your opponent hit their least favorite stroke. The only way we give ourselves a chance of determining what this might be is if we stop focusing on what’s not working in our own game, and instead ‘test’ our opponent’s abilities.

For example, when I was teaching juniors, my player came off the court and was in shambles. They said “I couldn’t do anything; nothing worked. I couldn’t make a groundstroke.” I then asked them how many volleys their opponent hit during the match. They replied “none.” This student played an entire tennis match and didn’t ask their opponent such a simple question one time: “Do you know how to volley?” We are caught up in playing to our strengths and having certain ‘game styles,’ but we are lost and out of ideas if our opponent’s game style is the same but a little better than ours. We might not be comfortable bringing our opponent to the net, but all we need is to be a little better than they are at the net to win the point.

In the end, all competitive tennis players have one objective: win the match. We are a competitive species, and I can guarantee that every one of you would rather win than “play well” and come off the court as second-best. Don’t expect to bring your A game. If your opponent brings their B game, all you need is your B+ game.

In the end, all competitive tennis players have one objective: win the match.

GPTA TEACHING PROFESSIONAL SPOTLIGHT: HARIS PORIC

Submitted by USTA

Hometown (City/ State): Sydney, Australia

How did you get involved in teaching tennis? Taught during the summers of college.

Diehard fan of what sports team? Real Madrid

Best part of your game? Serve Dream doubles match would be me and… Roger Federer

When I’m not teaching tennis, I’m… Working out and watching tennis.

My favorite tennis memory is: Making a junior ITF doubles final with my brother.

My favorite professional player is: Roger Federer

#1 reason why I enjoy teaching & coaching tennis: Seeing the joy on a student’s face when something we practiced worked for them in a match. What important tennis message do you want to promote? The physical and psychological health benefits of tennis should be expressed more in the community.

STAND CLOSER TO THE NET

BY STEPHEN HUSS, 2005 WIMBLEDON DOUBLES CHAMPION, PROGRAM

DIRECTOR, HUSS 75 76 TENNIS AT CROOKED CREEK

Iam forever asking the players that I work with if it is easier to volley from farther away from the net, or closer to the net? They all know that the answer is closer to the net. In singles, players have to run/transition to the net, but in doubles when you are a server’s or returner’s partner you have the advantage to start at the net. So be brave and start closer, even mis-hit volleys can go over and be winners; plus, you have more angle to play with on your volleys so it is easier to put the ball away. If opponents identify you are close to the net and start lobbing then you can adjust and take those overheads that I have talked about before.

Avoiding Tennis Injury and Re-Injury

BY MARCUS HURTIG, USPTR, TCAV, MARTIN’S LANDING DIRECTOR OF TENNIS/PICKLEBALL

If you have played tennis for much of your life, like most of my students and I have, you probably have suffered an injury. My students’ injuries have ranged from the limiting (tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis) to the debilitating (herniated disc). Treatments included surgery (even joint replacement), hospitalization, physical therapy, and taking a break from playing tennis — all of which were eventually effective in most cases and allowed the student to resume playing.

position relative to the ball, as well as completing the follow-through can help limit the stress placed on the elbow.

• Stretching and warm-up routines — I advise my students to arrive early to a match or lesson so they can stretch and also engage the muscles they will be using.

• Stretching and cool-down routines — Stretching after a match also can help avoid re-injury. Ice or heat may be helpful as well.

• Equipment — The right shoes are essential to avoiding injury. If you play tennis every week, your shoes will wear out faster. I recommend new shoes every three to six months for active players. Even if the tread is not completely worn down, the arch support may no longer be adequate. Racquets should be restrung regularly, as soon as wear is evident across the center of the racquet. Dampeners are essential for reducing vibration that travels up the racquet to the hand, wrist, and elbow. I recommend both worm and round dampeners be used together.

Tennis is a great sport that we can play for our entire lives, and managing injuries is an important aspect for both players and coaches.

Avoiding future injury and re-injury is something I focus on regularly with my students. The range of tennis-related injuries we try to avoid includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow

• Back injury (pulled muscle, back strain, bulging or herniated disc)

• Plantar fasciitis (heel pain caused by tendonitis)

• Calf muscle or Achilles tendon strain

• Hand, thumb, and finger injury

• Carpal tunnel and tendonitis of the wrist

• Hip pointer

• Hamstring pull

When I am helping a student come back from an injury, I try to educate them on how to use strategies that will help them to avoid re-injury, including the following:

• Swing mechanics — Particularly for tennis elbow, I have found that focusing on full arm extension and body

• Supports — A variety of braces, wraps, and athletic tapes are available for arms, knees, ankles, shoulders, and virtually all problem areas. A doctor or physical therapist can instruct you on the best supports for your injury.

• Strengthening — I work with many players during our coaching sessions on strengthening the muscles that support their joints, which is critical to avoiding injury, and will help their tennis game and endurance. A personal trainer or physical therapist also can advise you on how best to strengthen your muscles to support, rather than aggravate, a prior injury.

I want all my students to continue to improve their game and to play the best tennis of their lives. Sometimes that means learning play within the limitations of our bodies, particularly as we grow older. Tennis is a great sport that we can play for our entire lives, and managing injuries is an important aspect for both players and coaches. Finding the right tennis coach can help you extend your tennis career, play with less pain and injury, and keep you in the game.

Game, Set, Shop

Stocking your pantry for the best on-court performance

BY PAGE LOVE, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD; AND INTERNS MORGAN LAUDICK AND NOELLE MAURO

Whether you are hustling between work, school, and weekend tennis matches, or simply striving to keep your household running smoothly, appropriate nutrition is essential to meet the demands of the day and to have enough energy to play tennis after school or work. Players can better prepare their minds and bodies to manage their increased stress load when they remain optimally fueled throughout the day. Use this “tennis shopping list” to ensure you are stocked with what you need to fuel you on and off the court.

Grains

Most whole grains have a long shelf life, making them a great item to always have on hand. They are an important part of any athlete’s diet, and are essential in pre-workout snacks and pre-match meals or recovery. The fiber content keeps you feeling full, and as the number-one fuel source for muscles, these complex carbohydrates will be readily available to use as fuel during play. A few of our favorites include whole-grain bread/bagels, oatmeal, brown rice, popcorn, potatoes, pretzels, beans, and energy bars (high-carb –PowerBar, CLIF BAR, Pro Bar, Gatorade Fuel Bar).

Fruits

Fruits contain many vitamins, minerals, and fiber that help reduce inflammation and can promote the healing of tennis injuries. The natural sugar (fructose) can give you a quick burst of energy at the beginning of a match, and fruits can be considered a “2 for 1,” as they aid in hydration. Stock up on applesauce (no sugar added), fruit pouches, dried fruit and fruit leathers, apples, bananas, berries, citrus, and melons.

Vegetables

Vegetables have a high-water content as well, which can help keep you hydrated. They also contain higher amounts of potassium, magnesium, and iron that help prevent muscle cramping. An added benefit is that they contribute to neuromuscular transmission, which allows your brain to communicate with your muscles during a match. Great vegetables to keep on hand are dark, leafy greens for salads; colorful veggies like bell peppers, tomatoes, carrots, and squash; frozen vegetables such as broccoli and spinach; canned beans; and pickles.

Dairy

This food group is often neglected by athletes due to sensitivities, but dairy products provide so many great benefits. They contain a large amount of calcium, which is essential for the building and maintenance of strong bones and muscle contraction. Calcium also aids in regulating your heart rate, which is key for a successful tennis match. Dairy products also can be a reliable source of protein for an after-match recovery. Examples of key dairy products include low-fat milk and yogurt, part-skim cheeses, frozen yogurt, fortified almond milk, and dairy-based smoothies.

Protein

Its function to promote muscle repair, recovery, and growth makes protein an essential macronutrient for post-tennis recovery. Studies have shown that consuming protein 30-45 minutes after a match can help significantly reduce muscle soreness and promote quicker repair. The goal in protein consumption is to eat half your body weight in grams of protein. Excellent protein choices are boneless, skinless chicken breasts; ground turkey or lean red meats; canned tuna or salmon; fresh seafood; and tofu or other meat alternatives.

Fats/Oils

Fats are extremely beneficial for athletes as secondary fuel sources. Unsaturated fat (from vegetables) helps to promote heart health by lowering cholesterol and improving blood flow. They also boost your immune system. Examples of healthy fats are olives, nuts and nut butters, avocados, hummus, yogurt-based and oil & vinegar dressings, olive and canola oil, and vegetable cooking spray.

Now that you have some ideas of training diet staples, it is time to refill your pantry and fridge for peak performance! For a collection of suggested recipes, see the online version of this article at netnewsmag.com.

Page Love is an avid ALTA participant and sport dietitian/nutrition advisor for the WTA and ATP professional tours, and serves on the USTA sport science commission and has a private practice in Atlanta. You can reach her at nutrifitga.com. Morgan Laudick is a current student athlete at Emory University and plans to become a sport dietitian. Noelle Mauro is currently pursuing her master’s in Nutrition at Samford University.

Protect Your Skin This Summer

BY DR. JODI GANZ, OLANSKY DERMATOLOGY & AESTHETICS

As the days get longer and the lazy days of summer are upon us, we all look forward to spending more time outside. For ALTA players, that means hours in the sun. How can you possibly protect yourself when the Atlanta forecast reads 92 degrees and sunny? Here are some common-sense tips to protect your skin this summer.

Clothing

is better than sunscreen

Ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) is the scale used to rate outdoor clothing. Similar to an SPF rating, clothing is graded from 0-100. The UPF value will vary based on the weave and types of the fabric; many of these materials also are made to be sweat-wicking and antibacterial (i.e., no smell!). A recent study out of Australia showed that UPF clothing outperformed sunscreen in a real-world setting. Take the guesswork out of it, and opt for higher necks, more sleeves, and sun-protective clothing as much as possible.

Go as high as you can go There is a common belief that anything higher than an SPF 30 “does not matter.” Not so! An SPF 30 blocks approximately 97 percent of the sun’s dangerous UV rays; an SPF 100 blocks about 99 percent of the rays. As you can see, this doesn’t appear to be a big difference. However, these are laboratory studies and not real life. In a splitface study conducted in Vail, Colorado,

participants applied SPF 50 to one side of their faces and SPF 100 to the other. After a week of high-altitude skiing, the SPF 100 side did markedly better.

Put on more than you think

An application of sunscreen at the beach (i.e., while wearing a bathing suit) is meant to be one ounce. The typical sunscreen bottle is just three ounces. So, to really “apply as directed,” one should easily go through an entire bottle of sunscreen in a day at the beach. Another easy reminder is to apply a teaspoon to a tablespoon’s worth of sunscreen to your face. That is significantly more than most people realize.

Reapply

Sunscreen lasts for two hours. That’s it. Even waterproof sunscreen lasts only 80 minutes. When you are cheering on your team after your match, you need to reapply.

All sun protection counts

Playing a match later in the day. Sitting in the shade. Wearing your rash guard at the beach vacation. It all adds up. Everything we do to protect against cumulative cell damage helps in preventing skin cancer. It’s not too late!

When your next match rolls around, utilizing all these tips is ideal, but we hope that you will be able to put at least one of them to use to protect your skin.

Summer Refreshers

The science doesn’t really back up our preferences for cold/cooling foods and beverages during the hot summer months, but human nature often wins. Thus, the following summer refresher recipes from your fellow ALTA members will help you — in theory — to get through those humid days on the court. Enjoy!

Cup or Bowl?

Cold Cucumber Soup

Rosalind Rosenberg, Eagle Watch Sunday Women B6

2 large cucumbers (about 1 ½ pounds total)

2 Tbsp. chopped onion (white, red, or green)

½ cup buttermilk*

¼ cup sour cream

1 Tbsp. rice vinegar

1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

2 Tbsp. fresh dill, chopped

½ tsp. kosher salt black pepper to taste

*sour cream or plain yogurt may be substituted

Peel, seed, and roughly chop the cucumbers. Chop the onion and dill. Blend all the ingredients in blender and pulse until completely smooth.

Essence of Summer

Summer Peach & Blueberry Kale Salad

Colette Jefferey, Cambridge Mixed Doubles B8

For the salad:

1 bunch of kale, chopped

2-3 fresh peaches, pitted & chopped

1 cup blueberries

¼ – cup toasted pepitas

1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil (or avocado oil)

½ lemon, juiced

For the lemon vinaigrette:

2 medium lemons, juiced

4 tsp. honey

Splash of extra-light tasting olive oil (about 1-2 tsp.)

Cracked black pepper, to taste

To make the vinaigrette:

Whisk all your vinaigrette ingredients together in a bowl. Store it in the fridge until you’re ready to eat.

To make the salad:

Place the kale in a bowl and drizzle it with the olive oil and lemon juice. Rub the kale together with your hands to fully coat/ massage it in the oil and lemon juice. Do this for 5 minutes. Add the peaches and blueberries and pour your vinaigrette over the top. Toss the salad and sprinkle it with toasted pepitas right before serving.

Easy Frozen Treat

Banana Pops

Tom Chae, River Glen Men B4

5 Large Bananas

2 cups of your favorite fruitflavored yogurt

1 ½ cups of crushed granola cereal

Peel the bananas and cut them into halves, dip them into the yogurt and roll them into the crushed granola cereal to coat the entire banana. Put them into the freezer for an hour to make them firm. Serve them firm.

STANDINGS SPRING 2024

Photos by Matthew Helton

THURSDAY WOMEN

A1

A3

01 CHEROKEE TOWN CL 68

CARL SANDERS YMC (STEPHEN) 60 BLACKBURN 57

CARL SANDERS YMC (MCCURDY) 48

HANOVER WEST 45

CHASTAIN 31

INDIAN HILLS CC 22

02 BURNT HICKORY LA 74

BRIDGEMILL ATHLE 65

EAGLE WATCH 51 NORTHAMPTON 48

MARIETTA CC 42

LAKE HILLS 37

(MILLER) 65

TC 54

GRANT/SOFT 51

CITY T (COX) 48

PEACHTREE CITY T (FREKER) 45

HILLS 42

CITY T (GRAHAM) 17

IVES CC 65

SEASONS 62

60

P JONES PARK 54

JONES BRIDGE S&T 37 DOUBLEGATE 25 CC OF THE SOUTH 25

05 HEDGEROWS 96 BUFORD CITY PARK 56 FOWLER PARK 50 LAKE FOREST SUBD 46 CENTRAL PARK COU 40 THE RIVER CLUB/G 30 PROVENCE 30

06 HORSESHOE BEND 77

LAKESIDE AT ANSL 71

DUNWOODY CC 60

EAST HAMPTON 48

ELLARD COMMUNITY 45

EDENWILDE 37

CROOKED CREEK 31

PEACHTREE STATIO 28

A5

01 PEACHTREE CITY T 60

SHARON LESTER TC 60

BITSY GRANT/HARD 57

SUGAR CREEK 51

TWIN LAKES 48

CAPITAL CITY 45

SUMMERGROVE 40

CARL SANDERS YMC 37

02 THE WATERFORD 85

EAGLE WATCH 68

DELLINGER PARK 54

TOWNE LAKE HILLS 51

CHASTAIN LAKES 42

HARRISON TC 40

SEVEN HILLS 28

LEGACY PARK 28

03 DUNWOODY CC (DEGUIRE) 77 VILLAGE MILL 68

GREATER ATLANTA 57

SPRING RIDGE 45

CC OF ROSWELL 45 THE FIELDS I 37

PEACHTREE STATIO 37

DUNWOODY CC (MOORE) 31

04 ASHEBROOKE S&T 71 SANDY SPRINGS TC 68 WATERFORD GREEN 54

HEMBREE PARK 51

INDIAN HILLS CC 45

HUNTCLIFF/FUL 42

JEFFERSON TOWNSH 37

RIVERSIDE S&T 28

05 WINDWARD LAKE 80 THREE CHIMNEYS F 60

ATLANTA ATHLETIC (CUSIMAN) 60

TPC @ SUGARLOAF 54 ST IVES CC 51 ATLANTA ATHLETIC (COWART) 40 GRAND CASCADES 28 ST MARLO CC 25 06 TRADITIONS OF BR 68 HAMILTON MILL I 65 CHATEAU ELAN WIN 60 ROCKDALE TENNIS

A1 Fieldstone (Amy Goldberger, captain)

AA2 East Roswell Park (Kate Grosch, captain)

AA3 The Manor Golf & Country Club (Judy Squires, captain)

AA1 Piedmont Driving Club (Eve Cronje, captain)

B2 Chastain (Allison Olim, captain)

B3 Fieldstone (Colleen Weingarten, captain0

A7 The Manor Golf & CC (Amber Hodgkiss, captain) B1 Westbrook (Valerie Lester, captain)

A3 Hedgerows (Muffy Magahey, captain) A5 Eagle Watch (Laurie Moore, captain)

03 CHEROKEE TOWN CL (BRALEY) 73

CHEROKEE TOWN CL (KOTKIN) 60

BITSY GRANT/HARD 56

PEACHTREE CITY T (GROOVER) 53

CAPITAL CITY 50

OAKHURST PARK 30

PEACHTREE CITY T (SMITH) 26

04 WINDERMERE/FORSY 80

SWEET BOTTOM PLT 62 THE RIVER CLUB/G 54

FIELDSTONE 48

PARSONS RUN 45

ATLANTA ATHLETIC 42

OXFORD MILL 42

WINDWARD LAKE 22

05 MORNINGBROOKE 65

VICTOR LORD PARK 62

THE CLUB @ EDGEW 60

CHATEAU ELAN SPO 57

06 GLEN ABBEY I 80

WHITE COLUMNS G 62

BRISTOL OAKS 54

CC OF ROSWELL 48

THE CLUB AT SPAL 45

40

LAKES 25

B5

01 PIEDMONT DRIVING (MCELROY) 73

GRANT/HARD 66

CLUB 63

DRIVING (SMITH) 56 ANSLEY

@ M 51

HIGHLAND RIDGE 42

TOWNE LAKE HILLS 37 LAKESIDE AT ANSL 22

FLOWERS CROSSING 51

CHADWICK CLUB 42

CHATTAHOOCHEE RU 31

TRADITIONS OF BR 28

B4 Glen Abbey I (Kimberly Gomes, captain)

B5 Bitsy Grant/Hard Courts (Kelly O’Neill, captain)

C3 White Columns GC (Kelly Hamm, captain)

C1 Bitsy Grant/Soft Courts (Michelle Collins, captain)

B8 Bitsy Grant/Soft Courts (Kara Shiflet, captain)

B7 Waters Edge (Lisa Verrett, captain)

HAMILTON MILL II 51

HEBRON CHRISTIAN (DUBOSE) 40

HEBRON CHRISTIAN (HECOX) 28

STANDARD CLUB 22

05 CROOKED CREEK (SWANSON) 68 VICKERY 65

THE MANOR GOLF & 65

CROOKED CREEK (SHARP) 60

LAKE LAUREL 42

CREEKSTONE ESTAT 40 WHITE COLUMNS G 34

BROOKE II 65

F (BOVEE) 51

45

22

B8

LAKE 42

LAKE 34

ABBEY II 28

C1

01 THREE CHIMNEYS F 77 FALLS OF AUTRY M 60 ATLANTA ATHLETIC 60 PEACHTREE STATIO 48

CLUB @ EDGEW 45 SEVEN OAKS 45

HOG MOUNTAIN SPO 34

HAMPTON HALL/FUL 28

02 HARDAGE FARM

TOWN CL 51

SANDY SPRINGS TC 42

60

HORSESHOE BEND 51

DEKALB TC 51

ANSLEY (KRONENBERGER) 51 CHASTAIN 48

BROOKWOOD HILLS 48

DUNWOODY CC 17

04 THE MANOR GOLF & (HALE) 85 PENNBROOKE 80

HORSESHOE BEND 57

CHEROKEE TOWN CL 45 KINGSLEY 37 CC OF ROSWELL 31

LAKES 22

C3

CC (ROE) 42

FARM 31

TC 40

OAKS TC 40

CC 33 03 KENSINGTON FARMS 74

RACKET CL 62

COLUMNS G (HAMM) 60

HILL ESTATES 54

COLUMNS G (MCCORMI) 42

COMMONS 37

CREEK 34

T C 57

FIELDS I 54

TENNIS 48

C5

01 THE RIVER CLUB/G 77 OLDE ATLANTA CLU 62 CHATEAU ELAN SPO 57

CHATTAHOOCHEE RI 57

MARLO CC 48

(DUL 42

SPRINGS/F 31

PARK 22

DUNWOODY CC (DAVIS) 77

CC (MCKINZEY) 65

CREEK 57

HILLS 54

SPRINGS TC 42

TOWN CL 40

BRANCHES 40

S&T 22

LIFE TIME ATHLET 77

GOLF & 77

ATLANTA 62

34 CARL SANDERS YMC 11 03

PARK 40

ATLANTA 8

GOLF & 73

WATCH 60

CC 53

CHASE 53

BROOKE 53 LOST MOUNTAIN TE 30

26

68

65

FOREST SUBD 62

60

EE ROBINSON PARK 62 WINDWARD LAKE 57

WINDERMERE/FORSY 54 SEVEN OAKS 51 STERLING ON THE 45 WOODLAND PARK 45

RI 42 VICKERY 40 06 BLACKBURN 77

65 NEELY FARM 62

C5 Lifetime Athletic & Tennis (Jacquelyn Smith, captain) C8 Windsor Oaks (Karen Cook, captain)

AA1

01

AA2

01 LAUREL PARK 80

SANDY SPRINGS TC (SCHROTH) 74

BITSY GRANT/HARD 65

AA3

01 HAMMOND HILLS 74

LESTER TC 68

MILL T C 65 SUGAR CREEK 62

02

A1

01

SPRINGS 42

60

LAKE 60

ATHLE 54

COLUMNS G 37 FOWLER PARK 37 RIVER RIDGE @ BA 20

A5

01 FALLS OF BRASELT 80

THE MANOR GOLF & 68

FIELDSTONE 62

CAMBRIDGE 54

PARK BROOKE II 54

SEVEN OAKS 31

STANDARD CLUB 28

CHADBOURNE 20

02 THE OVERLOOK @ M 82

DELLINGER PARK 77

DORSET 62

EAGLE WATCH 62

THE BROADLANDS 40

CARMICHAEL FARMS 40 EAST COBB S&T 17

FAIR OAKS TC 17

03 FOUR SEASONS (HARRISON) 77

DEKALB TC (RAVENELLE) 71

SHARON LESTER TC 62

DRUID HILLS 51

ROCKDALE TENNIS 45

SUGAR CREEK 34

FOUR SEASONS (COLEGROVE) 31

DEKALB TC (MRAZ) 25

04 THE BRANCHES 62

BLACKBURN (KASTEN) 62

BLACKBURN (ASBURY) 60

TWIN LAKES 51

HORSESHOE BEND 51

BRIARCLIFF WOODS 51 VININGS ON THE C 42

HUNTCLIFF/FUL 17

A6

01 HAMILTON FIELDS 74

WINDERMERE/FORSY 71

SHARON SPRINGS P 65

WATERBURY COVE 45

LONGLAKE SWIM/TE 45

CASTLEBROOKE TEN 37 VILLAGE MILL 37

SHILOH FARMS 22

02 WOODLANDS 77

EAST HAMPTON 74

WESTCHESTER S&T 74

BRIDGEMILL ATHLE 48

HIGHLANDS AT HAM 48

GLENBROOKE 28

ESTATES OF BROOK 25

HARMONY ON THE L 22

03 OAKHURST PARK 71

SANDY SPRINGS TC 65

CHEROKEE TOWN CL 62

DEKALB TC 51

OLDE TOWNE 48

WINDY HILL ATHLE 40

SHARON LESTER TC 34

BITSY GRANT/HARD 25

A7

01 WHEATFIELDS RESE 74

CHATEAU ELAN WIN 65

CENTRAL PARK COU 57

SIENNA 48

FLOWERS CROSSING 45

APALACHEE FARMS 40

AVINGTON SUBDIVI 37

STERLING ON THE 31

02 WEXFORD 74

CHESTNUT GROVE 65

MARIETTA CC 60

SANDY SPRINGS TC (BAZZANI) 51

JACKSON CREEK 51

INDIAN HILLS CC 51

NEW BEDFORD 28

SANDY SPRINGS TC (FRANCOI) 17

03 DEERLAKE 77

PARK FOREST 71

CRABAPPLE LAKE/P 68

RIVER GLEN/FUL 60

FALLS OF AUTRY M 42

JONES BRIDGE S&T 40

HARTRIDGE 20

CRABAPPLE CHASE 20

04 DEKALB TC 77

CHASTAIN 68

LIFETIME (PERIME 68

HUDLOW T C 60

WYNTERHALL 48

PEACHTREE STATIO 40

TWIN LAKES 20

SOUTHLAND CC 17

A8

01 RICHLAND 77

STILLWATER 65

VILLAGE GROVE 60

WILDWOOD 48

GATES MILL SUBDI 45

HAVENSTONE 42

LAKE 45

AA1

Sharon Lester TC (Benjamin Van Hout, captain)

AA2

Sandy Springs TC (Michael Schroth, captain)

AA3 Grand Cascades (Kim Cobb, captain)

A1

Avensong (Ben Appel, captain)

A3 Spalding Woods (Tim Vaughan, captain)

A5 Dekalb TC (Jonathan Ravenelle, captain)

A6 Woodlands (Trei Wentz, captain)

A7 Deerlake (Robert Borski, captain)

A8 Fowler Park (Kishore Kandalai, captain)

Mayfair/St Clair (Richard Salat, captain)

CREEKSTONE ESTAT 37

NORTHERN OAKS SU 34 ABERDEEN 28

B5

(M YOUNG) 57 POLO GOLF & CC 48

FIELDSTONE (FAUST) 45 POST BROOK FARMS 40 WOODMONT GOLF & 20 07 EDINBURGH 65 FALLS OF BRASELT 60

CHATTAHOOCHEE CO 57

HAMILTON MILL II 54

EE ROBINSON PARK 42

JAMES CREEK TC 42

TOWNSEND CREEK 40 LANIERLAND PARK 34

08 PLANTATION @ BRO 80

LAUREL SPRINGS/F 68

GLEN ABBEY I 51 WAF REC 51

HILLBROOKE 48

01 CAMDEN POINTE 71 CREEKSIDE GOLF & 68 THE OVERLOOK @ M 54

PIEDMONT CHASE 51 LAUREL PARK 51

WALKERS RIDGE 48

TOWNE LAKE HILLS 34

SWEET PINE CREEK 20 02 NORTHAMPTON 74 OXFORD LAKES 71 WOODBINE STATION 60

HARMONY ON THE L 42 MOUNTAIN CREEK R 40

37

CREEK 2 37

S&T 37

LESLIE BEACH 68

HILL PARK 68

S & T 65 MCGHEE TC 60 SUGAR CREEK (VU) 54

CREEK (JONES) 22

CREEK

B2 Martin’s Landing River Club (John Mueller, captain)

B3

Horseshoe Bend (Matthew Garrett, captain)

B4

Plantation @ Brookwood (Shrestha Suk Bahadur, captain) B5

Woodland Park (Jeff Motter, captain)

B6

Grand Cascades (Brennen Smith, captain)

B7

of Braselton (Jeff Redmon, captain)

B7

91

57

B8 Bunten Road Park (Bumhyun Yoon, captain)

C1 West Oaks (Sanjo Sebastian, captain)

C2 Fowler Park (Pardhu Naladala, captain)

C3 Creekside Oaks (Michael Gallow, captain)

C4 Highland Ridge (James Kinnard, captain)

C6

Glenlake I (Tunan Hu, captain)

THREE CHIMNEYS F 6 LIBERTY SUBDIVIS 0

C6

01 CHESTNUT SPRINGS 68

FAIRWAYS/CHEROKE 68

BROOKFIELD CC 68

CHIMNEY SPRINGS 48

C2

C4

01

25

02 HIGHLAND RIDGE 82

OLDE TOWNE 60

RIVER GREEN 57

BRISTOL OAKS 54

PEACHTREE CORNER 42 WATERS MILL 40

RIVER GLEN/FUL 34

DUNWOODY CC 28

03 SHARON SPRINGS P 73

PENNBROOKE 70

FIELDSTONE 66

FALLS OF AUTRY M 60 SILVER RIDGE 46

CC OF THE SOUTH 26

HUNTCLIFF/FUL 45

INDIAN HILLS CC 37

CLARY LAKES 34

LEGACY PARK 28

02 WATERBROOKE 80

JAMES CREEK TC 74 CONCORD FARMS 62

TRADITIONS 60

COPPER CREEK-FOR 45

SHAKERAG 42

VANNS TAVERN 31

HAMILTON MILL I 2

03 HANARRY ESTATES 77 GLENLAKE I (HU) 74 GLENLAKE I (BAUTISTA) 74

RIVERMIST/GWINNE 45

WINDING VISTA 42

FLOWERS CROSSING 34

SHARON LESTER TC 28 BRITTANY 20

04 WINDWARD LAKE 71 SUGAR MILL 62

STATIO 62 HILLBROOKE 62 THE FIELDS I 51 TUXFORD 51 CAMBRIDGE 25 MILL GLEN 11

C8

01 CROOKED CREEK 77

STERLING ON THE 68

OLDE ATLANTA CLU 62 SEVEN OAKS 62

WINDERMERE/FORSY 60

LONGLAKE SWIM/TE 37

LAUREL SPRINGS/F 17

CHATTAHOOCHEE RI 14

CREEK 43

HIGHLAND 40

TC 23 03 MJCCA 80 DUNMOOR S&T 77 MARTIN’S LANDING 71 EDENWILDE 57 CC OF ROSWELL 54 MEDLOCK BRIDGE - 40 LIFE TIME ATHLET 14

PEACHTREE CORNER 5

02 LEGACY PARK 76 HOWELL FARMS 60 HARMONY ON THE L 53 WEXFORD 53

C8 Olde Atlanta Club (Craig Giles, captain)

SUNDAY WOMEN

AA1 01

A1

01

A2

A3

01 LIFE TIME ATHLET 88

CONNEMARA 62

FLOWERS CROSSING 51

VICTOR LORD PARK 48

CHATEAU ELAN SPO 45 HANARRY ESTATES 42 FOUR SEASONS 31 TRADITIONS OF BR 28

02 WINDWARD LAKE 74 WINDERMERE/FORSY 71

57

OF THE SOUTH 51

MILL 42

TEN 40

@ BRO 40

COLUMNS G 22

03 SPRING RIDGE 71

GREEN 60

MILL 51 VERMACK 51 CC OF ROSWELL (WOOD) 51

CC OF ROSWELL (GINSBERG) 48 MILL GLEN 37

RIVER GLEN/FUL 28

04 BITSY GRANT/SOFT 71 DEKALB TC 71

WINDY HILL ATHLE 62

CARL SANDERS YMC 51

A5

FARMS 82

CC 62

GROVE 54

STATIO 51

40

MANOR GOLF & 37

PARK COU 34

AA1 Sandy Springs TC (Diane Kokoska, captain)

AA3 Blackburn (Paige Oelke, captain)

B2

01 LEGACY PARK (FERNANDEZ) 77 CANTERBURY 62 DELLINGER PARK 60

LEGACY PARK (EMERY) 57

WOODBRIDGE @ HAM 51

LAKE HILLS 65

RIDGE 57

HIGHLAND 57 EAGLE WATCH 48

ESTATES 42

OF FERNW 28

BROOKE 28

SIBLEY FOREST 68

GRANT/SOFT 60

MILL T C 54 BITSY GRANT/HARD 54 SANDY SPRINGS TC (JENSEN) 51

SANDY SPRINGS TC (POUND) 48 RIVERSIDE S&T 34 OLDE TOWNE 28

TOWNE LAKE HILLS 37

LOST MOUNTAIN TE 34

WESTOVER/COBB 20 02 BLACKBURN 60 DUNWOODY CC 60 VERMACK 60

HUNTCLIFF/FUL 57 HORSESHOE BEND 48

CC OF ROSWELL 45 BRITTANY 40 THE BRANCHES 28

03 CHADDS WALK 68 WILDWOOD SPRINGS 62 DEVEREUX DOWNS 60 WOODBINE STATION 57 HIGHLAND POINTE 51 PRINCETON LAKES 42

JACKSON CREEK 34 ROSWELL STATION 22 04 CARMICHAEL FARMS 68 CROOKED CREEK (GROSMAN) 62 GOVERNOR’S PRESE 57 WHITE COLUMNS G 57 CROOKED CREEK (JOVE) 54 LAKESIDE

A1 Rockdale Tennis Center (Kathy Elliott, captain)

A7 Horseshoe Bend (Teri Fischer, captain)

A8 Apalachee Farms (Suzanne Boggiano, captain)

A3 Lifetime Athletic & Tennis (Kathy Green Cowley, captain) A5 ITA Atlanta (Michelle Bonnot, captain)

A2 Fowler Park (Ana Laidman, captain)

B3 Dekalb TC (Hannah Burke, captain)

B5 Summit Family YMCA (Denise Jackson, captain)

B4 Lifetime Athletic & Tennis (Berenice Guerrero, captain)

B6 Chestnut Grove (Kate Fortune, captain)

B1 Capital City (Emily Scanlon, captain)

B2 Chadds Walk (Jodi Bossak, captain)

C1 Cherokee TC (Karen Harris, captain)

C3 Centennial Lakes (Abigail Stansberry, captain)

C2 Woodfield (Erin Ely, captain)

C4

Seven Oaks (Lauren Salsbury, captain)

B7 Olde Atlanta Club (Jamie Dennis, captain)

B8 Ansley (Anna Lentz, captain)

07 COPPER CREEK-FOR 68 WOODMONT GOLF & 62

CREEK (GMAHLE) 60 CROOKED CREEK (ARMANI) 57 GOVERNOR’S PRESE 51

POLO GOLF & CC 51

FIELDSTONE 31

POST BROOK FARMS 17

C2

01 SOUTH FULTON TEN 68

BERKELEY HILLS C 65

BRIARCLIFF WOODS 54 FAIR OAKS TC 48

DEKALB TC 45

VALLEY AT V 45

GRANT/SOFT 42

SANDERS YMC 28 02 PARKSTONE 77

74

65

STATION 60 RIVER OAK S&R 51 RIVERSTONE PLANT 40

BARRETT DOWNS 20

BAY CREEK PARK 11 03 BRIDGEMILL ATHLE 71

HIGHLANDS AT HAM 65

LEGACY PARK 54

TOWNE LAKE HILLS 48

RIVER GREEN 48

SERENADE 45 BUTLER CREEK 40

25

ANSLEY 57

BITSY GRANT/HARD (SHRUBB) 54 ITA ATLANTA 42

SHARON LESTER TC 40

SUGAR CREEK 17 02 MJCCA 77 RIVER GLEN/FUL 68

CC 57 CRABAPPLE LAKE/P 57

FOREST 54

45

CREEK 37

NORTH 2 03 BROOKFIELD CC 65

LAKES 65

C4

SEASONS 54

LAKES 48

CLUB @ EDGEW 42 LESLIE BEACH 40 FLOWERS CROSSING 31

ST IVES CC (TAYLOR) 65

(DUL 60

RIVER 57

BRIDGE - 54

51

45

IVES CC (RABAUT) 37 THREE CHIMNEYS F 28

BRIDGE 62

60

CREEK 54

42

TRACE 40

100 40

CREEK 2 31

C3

01 CARL SANDERS YMC 68 BLACKBURN 60 BITSY GRANT/HARD (KLEIBER) 60

C7 Dunwoody CC (Kari Lysse, captain)

C8 Legacy Park (Erica Pickett, captain)

C5 Washington Park (Britiney Murphy, captain)

C6

Edgewater (Jessica Bell, captain)

54

TC 48 SHARON LESTER TC 48

GLEN 37

CREEK S&R 37

25

STILESBORO TRACE 88

77 REDFIELD 42

CC 42

JUNIOR GIRLS

12 - C5 01

CITY 71 VERMACK 65

MARTIN’S LANDING 42

PARK 40

KNOLL 37

COLUMNS G 28

65

SQUARE 60

RIDGE 51

MILL 48

BRIDGE - 40 RIVERMOORE PARK 34

25

C8

ANSLEY 56

LESLIE BEACH 53 RIVERMIST/GWINNE 38

LESTER TC 36

02 THE MANOR GOLF & 92 THE BRANCHES 76 WESTCHESTER S&T 71 ROSWELL PARK 67 CC OF ROSWELL 65 GLASTONBERRY 53 EAST SPRING LAKE 51 LAUREL PARK 40 03 FIELDSTONE 93 DEERLAKE 84 ST IVES CC 66 BUNTEN ROAD PARK 65 WINDWARD LAKE 63 PEACHTREE STATIO 55 THE FIELDS I 28 SEVEN OAKS 27

15 - B1

01 MILTON RACKET CL 92

MANOR GOLF & 82

TC 60 FALLS OF AUTRY M 60 CHEROKEE TOWN CL 58 RIVERMOORE PARK 53

BROOKFIELD CC 45

15 - C1

01 CHATSWORTH 89

KENNWORTH TC 81

HIGHLAND POINTE 53 WOODMONT GOLF & 47

02 ATLANTA ATHLETIC 81

MAYFAIR/ST CLAIR 78 CAPITAL CITY 71 THE RIVER CLUB/G 71

SEVEN OAKS 60 ST IVES CC 52 DUNWOODY CC 50

15 - C3

01 CAPITAL CITY 79 ROCKDALE TENNIS 76 TWIN LAKES 76 VERMACK 71 ASHFORD CHASE 63 GREATER ATLANTA 60

WYNTERHALL 58

BYRNWYCK S & T 48

02 SHARON SPRINGS P 98 MILTON TENNIS CE 59

ASHEBROOKE 56 FIELDSTONE 49

14

02 SUMMIT SMOKE 71

COMMUNITY 71

60

OF BR 57 CC OF ROSWELL 51

31 ROCKDALE TENNIS 28 BROOKWOOD MANOR 28

03 LEGACY PARK (PICKETT) 86 KENNWORTH TC (WALLACE) 60 WEST SMYRNA S&T 60 BITSY GRANT/HARD 56

03 HARRISON TC 87

CARRIAGE LAKES 78

RIVERSIDE S&T 60

KENNWORTH TC 33

15 - C4

01 CHASTAIN 91

64

VALLEY AT V 48

BRANCHES 44 02 THREE CHIMNEYS F 86 FOXDALE THE RESE 81 DULUTH RACQUET C 80 JAMES CREEK TC 69 BUNTEN

10 C3 Doublegate (Erica Bullard, team manager)

10 C5 Laurel Springs/Forsyth (Rebecca Griffith, team manager)

12 C1 Seven Hills (Jessica Graham, team manager)

12 C3 James Creek TC (Naveen Bazaz, team manager)

12 C5 The Manor Golf & CC (Joanna Neumann, team manager)

15 B1 Milton Racket Club @ Echelon (Timothy Jennings-Seals, team manager)

JUNIOR BOYS

12 - C1

01

S&T 30

HILLS 31

12 - C3 01 CAPITAL CITY 73

WOODS 69

63 KENNWORTH TC 45 02 FALLS OF AUTRY M (SHIH) 81

FALLS OF AUTRY M (MEHTA) 81

DEKALB TC (KHAMMALY) 68

DEKALB TC (CONE) 68

BELLMOORE PARK 60

CC OF ROSWELL 53

LESLIE BEACH 43

03 EE ROBINSON PARK 88

JAMES CREEK TC 74

66

65 SHARON SPRINGS P 63

OAKS 60

CHATEAU ELAN SPO 56

12 - C5

01 INDIAN HILLS CC 89

SIBLEY FOREST 72

HAMPTON WOODS 71

HARRISON TC (RANGARAJAN) 69

HIGHLANDS AT HAM (ROSER) 62

HARRISON TC (SPICK) 56

HIGHLANDS AT HAM (WILSON) 40

02 ASHFORD CHASE 79

MJCCA 73

ANSLEY 67

PEACHTREE STATIO 50

03 BUFORD CITY PARK 88

CHATTAHOOCHEE RI 76

THE RIVER CLUB/G 73

RIVERMOORE PARK 73

CREEKSTONE ESTAT 72

DEERLAKE 39

EE ROBINSON PARK 22

04 ROSWELL PARK 87

WOODMONT GOLF & 80

GLEN ABBEY I 64

WESTCHESTER S&T 63

THE MANOR GOLF & 59

CROOKED CREEK 53

BROOKFIELD CC 53

05 DULUTH RACQUET C 82

MEDLOCK BRIDGE - 81

ST MARLO CC 81

WINDWARD LAKE 79

ATLANTA ATHLETIC 75

ST IVES CC 59

MAYFAIR/ST CLAIR 43

CC OF THE SOUTH 8

15 - C1

01 MILL GLEN 80

DEKALB TC 75

HARRISON TC 59

PRINCETON LAKES 52

02 JAMES CREEK TC 87

SHAKERAG 82

FOWLER PARK 82

SHARON SPRINGS P 73

CREEKSTONE ESTAT 61

WOODMONT GOLF & 50

FIELDSTONE 43

DUNWOODY CC 41

15 - C3

01 LESLIE BEACH 75

CHEROKEE TOWN CL 74

DRUID HILLS 68

TWIN LAKES 65

02 JAMES CREEK TC 84

CROOKED CREEK 73

FALLS OF AUTRY M 69

TENNIS CE 66

65

MARLO CC 54

IVES CC 51 BUNTEN ROAD PARK 46

15 - C4

01 WINDWARD LAKE (SRIVASTAVA) 92 THE RIVER CLUB/G 89

SEVEN OAKS 75

CC OF THE SOUTH 70

WINDWARD LAKE (MINAMPALLY) 55

RIVERMIST/GWINNE 54

DEKALB TC 48

PEACHTREE STATIO 35 02 THE BRANCHES 88 MJCCA 84

KENNWORTH TC 76

INDIAN HILLS CC 59

BYRNWYCK S & T 57

HIGHLAND POINTE 55 HARRISON TC 51 BROOKFIELD CC 50

15 - C5

01 ANSLEY 85

HAMILTON TOWNSHI 79 BENTWATER 75 HARRISON TC 69

SHARON LESTER TC (CARDWEL) 68

CHATSWORTH 48

SHARON LESTER TC (KOVAC) 15

02 PARK BROOKE II 91 JAMES CREEK TC 86 MILTON RACKET CL 73 MAYFAIR/ST CLAIR 65 GREATER ATLANTA 52 EE ROBINSON PARK 42

DULUTH RACQUET C 32

18 - A1

01 RIVERBROOKE (SUW 88 WAF REC 72

EDINBURGH 36 GREATER ATLANTA 0

15 C1 Kennworth TC (Leann McKenzie, team manager)

15 C3

Sharon Springs Park (Roopa Kaustar, team manager)

18 A1 Briscoe Park (Sondra Turnbough, team manager)

18 B1 Windermere/Forsyth (Nicole Nixon, team manager)

18 C1 Post Oak Rec (Stephanie Sweeney, team manager)

C4

Foxdale the Reserve (Zhen Qi, team manager)

B1

12 C3 EE Robinson Park (Eileen Hahn, team manager)

15 C3 Leslie Beach (Maryellen Stockton, team manager)

18 A1 Riverbrooke (Suwanee) (Srikanth Vakalapudi, team manager)

12 C5 Roswell Park (Sujith Thomas, team manager)

15 C4 Windward Lake (Amit Srivastava, team manager)

18

Seven Oaks (Padam Singh, team manager)

15 C1 Shakerag (Ranjit Jagirdar, team manager)

15 C5 Park Brooke II (I Cliff Ravizee, team manager)

18 C1 The River Club/Gwinnett (Shannon Landman, team manager)

SENIOR DAY MEN

B5

Richard Craig Park (Charles Head, captain)

B7

East Hampton (Larry Birnbaum, captain)

A5 Rivermoore Park (Jonathan Shaw, captain) B1 Wisteria Place S&T (Frank Umberger, captain)

AA1 Fowler Park (Eric Musgrove, captain)

A1 Sugar Creek (William Byrd, captain)

SENIOR DAY WOMEN

LOST MOUNTAIN TE (FORTSON) 42 CHEROKEE TENNIS (WAGNER) 33 DELLINGER PARK 23 LOST MOUNTAIN TE (JOHNSON) 14

A7

01 PEACHTREE CITY T 83 SUGAR CREEK 55 SANDY SPRINGS TC 50

ESTATES 50

TENNIS CE 33

MILL I 28

NORTHAMPTON 85

WATCH 80 CHEROKEE TENNIS (TRACY) 61

TC 57

STATIO 44 BLACKBURN 38 DEKALB TC 27 02 WINDWARD LAKE 76 CC OF ROSWELL 61 FALLS OF AUTRY M 61 EDINBURGH 57 PARSONS RUN 42 WATERBURY COVE 38 BUFORD CITY PARK 38 NESBIT LAKES 23

03 LEES CROSSING 76 BRIDGEMILL ATHLE 66

BISHOP’S GREEN 61

A9 01

A1

Atlanta Athletic Club (Tory Whipple, captain)

A5 Eagle Watch (Mandy Allison, captain)

AA1 Bitsy Grand/Soft Courts (Toi Hubbard, captain)

AA3 Hedgerows (Nancy Tate, captain)

C1 Flowers Crossing (Lee Hontz, captain)

B3

B1 Rock Springs Park (Ann Mell, captain)

B5 Dellinger Park (Heather Ellington, captain)

B3

Richland (Celisse Murphy, captain)

B7

Briarcliff Woods (Crystal Earwood, captain)

A7 CC of Roswell (Fredna Schiavone, captain)

A9 Central Park Courts (Misty Harrison, captain)

Wildwood Springs (Geralyn Kaiser, captain)

C1 Brookfield CC (Heather Sinclair, captain)

C3 Echo Ridge (Marjorie Thomiszer, captain)

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I’VE HEARD THE TERM “ATP.” WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

ATP means “around the post” of the net. The shot brings the player across the sideline where the player executes a shot that goes around the net post and into the opponent’s side of the court.

WHEN CAN YOU BE IN THE “KITCHEN”?

It may be easier to say when you cannot be in the kitchen. You cannot be in the kitchen to volley. You can only be in the kitchen to strike the ball once it has bounced in the kitchen. While the ball is in play, you may not be in the kitchen or on the kitchen lines unless, of course, the ball has bounced in the kitchen.

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