Sun City Tennis

New Water Fountain on Court 12 - Paid for entirely by the CA.
State Champs

Sun City Men’s 3.0 55+ team
Mix n Match Captains & Tournament Director Donna Ryan
Blew By You - Captain George Walton, Co-captain Mark McMurtry
Blew By You Team

Back Row - John Bell, Tom Lombarski, Ken Hedgecock, Mark McMurtry, Dave Campbell, Wayne Beavers, Richard Frey, George Walton, Stan Holz Front Row - Donna Kearns, Nancy Franck, Wendy Wynne, Charlie Sapernakis, Martha Widgen, Judy Sharkey, Linda Matthai, MJ Chaiken, Irene Randall, Maria LeBeau, Frankie Nixon, Camille Richardson
Clay Miserables - Captain Jill Ford, Co-captain, Debby McMurray-Giuliano
Clay Miserables Team

Bob Avitable, Frank Arsenault, Cindy Nye, Edie Hasenaur, John Anderson, Mo Shabana, Jerry Costello, Walt Berg, Shelley Weiss, Jill Ford, Candace Payne, Char Cornell, Tom Shelley, Kathy Kruger, Larry Schaeffer, Debby McMurray-Giuliano, Karen McMurtry, Dreama Michaels, Mike Davis, Joanne Patterson, Mitzi Hawley - Not present Colleen O'hara, Steve Mullins, Jim Hanna
Court Jesters - Captain Mike McCombs, Co-captain Zena Hundertmark
Court Jesters Team

First row – Kim Scoggins, Jane Reed, Debbie Venedam, Jane Olthuis, Peggy Russo, Landa Chasnov, Ellen Hart, Debbi Adams, Felicia Davis, Zena Hundermark, Mary Beaver Back Row – Keith Fanneron, Bob Waite, Mike McCombs, Gary Roy, Joe Schweitzer, Bob Yanks,Stan Grabiec, Harriet Starkey, Sheila Divvens Not Pictured – Larry Jackon, Lee Varner
Double the Fun - Captain Sherry Conrad, Co-captain Gail Richards
Double The Fun Team

Back Row - Richard Randall, Tom Jones, Claire Spille, Paul Wright, Robert Schwarz, Steve Krenitsky, Brian McDowell, Ray Mino, Warren Person, Tom Bloxsom, Marta Yelverton, Gerry Marvin Front Row - Donna Stephen, Sue Sobelsky, Randi Selman, Cheri Brannon, Sherry Conrad, Gail Richards, Carolyn Walton, Dave Kruger, Barbara Kaighn, Candela, Sapernakis Not Pictured - Kristen Turino and Robyn Richenbach
Kickin' Aces - Captain Deb Campbell, Co-captain Jody Winer
Kickin' Aces Team

Row 1 - Debbie Costello, Debbie Kniewel, Annie Gelhloff Row 2 - Deb Campbell, Jody Winer, Gigi Diller, Darla Frey, Sandy Holz, Pete Denigris, Ruth Brown and Glenn Pina Row 3 - Karen Eldred, Bob Durst, Lisa Hasch, Darcy Ozdany, Corinne Miller, Durwin Hallgarth, Marianne Kearns, John Harden, John Duhamel, Bill Harwood and Alex Tan Not pictured - Mary Lou Harding, Steve O’Hara, Carla Corda and Chick Macintyre
Mid-Court Crisis - Captain Christina Bloxsom, Co-captain John Tadie
Mid Court Crisis Team

Row 1 - Lee DeLieto, Dianne Grazier, Cara Fortney, Pat Tokar, Lyndy Diamond, Rita Schweitzer, Claudia Ascencio, Fran Bedard Row 2 - Bob Wheeler, Will Charlebois, John Tadie, Gary Gehlhoff, John Black, Nancy Weaver, Joe Giuliano, Lisa Schwarz, Debra Burr Row 3 - Don Allen, Robert Klein, Mark Quinn, Christina Bloxsom, Gary Hundertmark Missing - Leda Shovelton, Johannes Zachbauer, , John Beckley, Michele Oltman, Brian Mahoney, Nancy Cole
OverServed - Captain Fiona Harwood, Co-captain Laurie Williams
Overserved Team

Front Row - Rick Sulser, Karen Kyle, Ron Geib, Fiona Harwood, Jean Bye, Susan Pina, Lorraine Sharpe, Diane Dowling, Suzanne Bates, Carol MacNeil, Andrea Smith Second Row - John Jordan, Paul Randall, Steve Root, Laurie Williams (co-captain) Jane Koncicki, Patty Niarchos, John Mason, Russ Johnston Back Row - Brad Buck, Mark Vosburgh Not pictured - Toni Valenstein, Jennie Wright, Randy Sharkey, Sandy Morgan
Purple Reign - Captain Lee Solomon, Co-captain Linda Mueller
Purple Reign Team

Frontish - Dell Dichter, Deborah Thomas, Mary Doyle, Jayne Sulser, Debi Black, Lee Solomon, Julie Grabiec, Pam Sandfort, Sherry Jacob, Sherry Jacob, Bob Russo, Curtis Adams, Eileen Waite Backish - Joe Christopher, Dave Tashjian, Chuck Hirsch, Patti Elich, Paul Cichanowicz, Rich Koncicki, Debbie Draper, Robert Pandiscia Not Pitictured - Mike Arlington, Chuck Hasenauer, Jerry Woods
Match Point Mixed Winner's & Runners Up

Gigi Diller, John Beckley, Pam Harm, John Harden
Match Point Men's Winner's & Runners Up

John Bell, Lee Solomon, John Duhamel, Tom Bloxsom
Match Point Women's Winner's & Runners Up

Diane Clary, Karen McMurtry, Debbie Draper, Lisa Hasch
WTO Steering Committee

"WTO raised over $5,500
Winner_Sandeez Smarteez
10th WTO Food For Love Event

We collected and donated $2550 in cash and checks.
2020 Resurfaced Courts

SCTA News – October 17, 2024 Update

WTO Selling SCTA Sports Gear

The Women’s Tennis Organization (WTO) is holding a Sun City Tennis Association (SCTA) Sports Gear Sale starting October 28 and ending November 17.

The items for sale include men’s and women’s short and long sleeve shirts, light and heavy weight 1/4 zip shirt/jacket, women’s sleeveless shirts, caps and visors. The attire will contain the SCTA logo either in white or dark blue lettering depending on the color of the shirt. All sales will be by CAM charge only.

Three ways to place an order:

1. You can come to the SAMPLE PREVIEW located by the Logo Building on October 28- November 1 from 11:30-2:30 and complete an order form.

2. You can print the attached order form and put it in the drop box at the Logo Building.

3. You can attend the Club Championship and stop at our table on November 11th, 13th, 15th and 16th to complete an order form.

Order Form – Apparel Descriptions

If you have any questions, please contact Michele Oltman at oltmanmichele@gmail.com and/or Carol Humpherys at cshumpher@gmail.com.

The SCTA Board Positions

The nominating committee has presented the list of members running for various positions thus far:

- - - - Vice President: Bob Durst
      - Treasurer: John Bell
      - Director at Large- Ambassadors: Rich Koncicki
      - Director at Large- Ambassadors: Fiona Harwood
      - Director at Large- Events: None
      - The bios are attached as a single pdf.

There is still a 2 day window in which any member who wishes to run for the Board but did not submit a bio to the Nominating Committee has the opportunity to submit to the President a bio and a petition with 25 member signatures. Any member who does this will be included in the candidate slate along with the 4 people listed above.

Annual Club Championship

Yes, it’s that time of year again. The cheers from the crowds. The action on the courts. The cheerleader’s pom poms gyrating. The bands playing. The victory champagne popping. Maybe I’m remembering high school football. The Club Championship will be played from Monday November 11^th thru Sunday November 17^th.

This is for any and all rated players who are SCTA members. Two age groups. 64 and below and 65 and above. Registration has begun and closes November 1^st. Sign Up for SCTA Tournament

S ee the PDF below for further information and to register.

Get Ready for SCTA Sports Gear

The Women’s Tennis Organization will be selling Sun City Tennis Association sports gear starting October 28^th through November 17th. A variety of men’s and women’s attire will include short and long-sleeved tops/shirts for both warm and cool weather. Hats and visors will also be available for purchase. Ordering will be online or in-person starting in the next couple of weeks.

Grand Slam Tennis Dinner Dance

The Dinner Dance was a big success. Great food, fun band, lots of dancing, and best of all lots of comradery.

The courts may be a little empty this next week as the dancing broke out into a break dance competition as the night wore on. Needless to say more than a few were injured. After 9 years of retirement it was difficult to be once again practicing Chiropractic on a large group late at night. But your President is here for you.

SCTA Board Meeting

The next board meeting is for the full general membership. We will need to have a quorum of members in attendance to be counted as such. Please attend to support, participate in, and be a part of your SCTA activities. To be held Wednesday November 6 at 6:00 pm in the Edisto room at Pinckney Hall.

Please see the attached agenda below.

Tyler’s Tennis Trivia

Who was the first tennis player to win 1,000 singles matches in the Open Era? Jimmy Connors.

The first correct response was provided by Brian Matteson. He won the first two unopened cans in the United States of Tyler’s Famous Balls (patent pending) Pumpkin Spice Seasonal Edition. Yes. They have arrived from our hidden warehouse in Milan, Italy, with only the finest imported Italian Pumpkin Spice Scent (Patent Pending). Brian did not read the instructions (oops, they’re in Italian), and he opened a can on the way to the courts while in his car. Only in open spaces people!

He got a speeding ticket for doing 125 mph down 278 towards a pizzeria. Bought 6 pizzas, went home, ate himself sick and forgot about his tennis match. He was in really big trouble with his wife until she noticed how fresh her home smelled with the Pumpkin Spice Scent (patent pending). She has placed balls in his dirty athletic clothes hamper and considers Brian so thoughtful.

Charity Tournament for Public Tennis

Here’s an opportunity to play together with your friends and teammates in a zero-pressure, pure fun tournament and to benefit Public Tennis programs in the process!

Get Ready for the Turkey Team Takedown

Gobble up your friends for a fun weekend of co-ed team tennis November 15-17th at Spring Lake Racquet Club! Teams are by level (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 and open) and will be comprised of at least 3 men and 3 women. Maximum number of players per team is 10. Each round will consist of women’s doubles, men’s doubles and a mixed court. The team that wins the most games wins the round. The play format is an 8 game pro-set with substitutions at any time. It’s a flocking good time!

And that’s not all! Saturday evening, November 16th is the player party that includes dinner, a drink ticket for the Lowcountry Tap Truck and live entertainment. Football fans need not worry, we will have a game on the big screen as well!

For more information and to sign-up, take a look here: https://publictennis.org/turkey-team-takedown/

If you have any questions about how to form a team, how to register (individually or with teammates), or anything else, please contact Laura Bracken at laurahbracken@hotmail.com.

Thank you, – Wayne Lilley, Executive Director, Public Tennis Inc., publictennis.org, 978-571-1475

PO Box 6381, Hilton Head Island, SC 29938

USTA CTA and NJTL

Are You New-to-Tennis?

If you are new to tennis, or just getting back to tennis, the SCTA has a New-to-Tennis League. It offers players unrated or rated up to 2.5 a round robin group meeting every Tuesday on courts 13-15 at 2 pm year-round. No sign up involved. This group is available for men and women. If you have any questions, please contact the group coordinator, Linda Borovich at codachance80@gmail.com for more information.

Men’s 3.0 Intraclub

If you are new to Sun City or a newly rated men’s 3.0 player we have room for you and would welcome you as a sub for the Men’s 3.0 Intraclub League which plays on Thursdays at noon. You may contact Bob Durst (bobdurst2030@gmail.com) or Bob Owen (bbkowen@aol.com) for more information or to be put on the sub list.

South Side Tennis Courts Lighting

The night lights failed to turn on for WTT this last Thursday evening. Thank you Mike Ryan for following up with Drew from Facilities to have it checked out and corrected in the short term, with long term correction performed right away. New timers, keys for Isaac and others, etc.

Bucket Brigade Bonanza!

It’s getting closer! The Bucket Brigade will convene on Sunday, November 10 at 6:30 (oh dark thirty in military time). We need stuff! Cordless leaf blowers, buckets and rags (lots!), scrubby stuff, rubber gloves, and rakes. We need someone(s) with tools and skill to replace scoreboard pucks. We’ll clean the top of nets, sweep courts, blow Har-Tru off seats and walks, attach any loose windscreens, wipe down chairs and seats, and clean scoreboards and trash cans.

Did I mention doughnuts and coffee?

If you want to join this special and well fed team, email me at michaelryan0813@gmail.com. Aloha!

Players World of Sports

Save the date! On Tuesday, Oct 15^th, Mix & Match Diamond sponsor Players World of Sports is hosting a Grand Opening of their store under new management. There will be free branded swag, food, and a raffle for a free tennis racquet or pickleball paddle. The fun will run 2:00 – 6:00 with the official ribbon-cutting celebration at 4:00 PM. The store is located in the Shelter Cove Shopping Center at 38 Shelter Cove Ln, Suite 130. Y’all come out and support one of our best SCTA Mix & Match sponsors!

October 9^th Board Meeting

Please see the attachments below for the minutes and the treasurer’s report.

Searching For Life’s Meaning Off The Court

“The distance doesn’t matter; only the first step is difficult.”Thanks for submitting your contributions to the blissful well being of your fellow tennis members. Please forward your favorites to tylertollstrup@aol.com.

Thank you members for making this not only a great place to play tennis, but also to live and thrive.

Parking Closure Notification

Due to Lifestyle events the Magnolia Hall back parking lot will be closed on the below dates. Please communicate this information to your membership. – Elysa Koch

Oct 8 – Oct 11

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