Fritters and Fun was held on February 4th. Triples was the game of the month, and there were many exciting games. The low compression balls, 3 people on a side, rotation after each point, and underhand serving, all make for a very fun and challenging game. Following that fun, Fritters and Mimosas were served, while the Tennis Town Hall was conducted.
The Tennis CanAm Games were held February 20-22. Opening Ceremonies were held at La Palma, with each team gathering as their national anthem was played.
Mixed Doubles
On the first day of CanAm, Mixed Doubles were played. There were 42 players in 3 Flights.
C Flight There were 3 Canadian and 1 US team. The Bronze medal went to Marge Nederveld and Clancy LaFray. CIndy and Bill Grannary beat Karen and Jerel Forsberg in an opening set. Karen and Jerel fought their way back through the losers bracket, and in a tie break, beat Cindy and Bill in the first set of the final. They then played a second set and Karen and Jerel prevailed in this Canadian final.
Jerel and Karen Forsberg
Gold Medalist C Flight
Bill and Cindy Grannary
Silver Medalist C Flight
Clancy LaFray and Marge Nederveld
Bronze Medalist C Flight
Mixed Doubles
B Flight There were 5 Canadian teams and 4 US. Robin Polson and Mike Killins played Vicky and Chuck Condon in the semi final. Robin and Mike won the Bronze medal. Julie Farmer and Paul Haberman came through the winners bracket and met Vicky and Chuck in the final. Vicky and Chuck won the first set in the finals, and then after a 5-5 tie in the second set, won the tiebreaker 7-3. Julie and Paul took the Silver medal for the US, and Vicky and Chuck won the Gold medal for Canada.
Robin Polson and Mike Killins
Bronze Medalist B Flight
Paul Haberman and Julie Farmer
Silver Medalist B Flight
Chuck and Vicky Condon
Gold Medalist B Flight
Mixed Doubles
A Flight There were 5 Canadian and 4 US teams. Sue Cowan and Tim Hicks lost their first match to Katie Lind and Harvey Pflueger. Sue and Tim battled back, and 3 matches later, Sue and Tim played Katie and Harvey again, and this time Sue and Tim won. Sue and Tim then played Carol Cornell and Bud Krahn, and again won. Carol and Bud got the Bronze medal, while Sue and Tim moved on to play Jill Trelawny and John Maysmith in the final. Sue and Tim won the first set, and after a 5-5 tie in the second set, John and Jill won the tiebreaker, and the gold for Canada.
Sue Cornell and Bud Krahn
Bronze Medalist A Flight
Jill Trelawny and John Maysmith
Gold Medalist A Flight
Sue Cowan and Tim Hicks
Silver Medalist A Flight
Women's Doubles
There were 24 women in the Women's Doubles event. Eight teams played the B Flight and four teams played the A Flight.
B Flight There were 5 Canadian and 1 US team. Marge Nederveld and Janie Pollard got past Martine Frew and Donna Michaud in the semi final. Martine and Donna won the bronze medal. Janie and Marge went on to play Lucie Lemond and MaryAnne Charlein the finals. Janie and Marge won the first set, and they agreed to play a 10 point tie break for the gold. Lucie and MaryAnne won the tie break 10-8, and the Gold for Canada.
Martine Frew and Donna Michaud
Bronze Medalist Flight B
Janie Pollard and Marge Nederveld
Silver Medalist Flight B
Lucie Lemond and MaryAnne Charles
Gold Medalist Flight B
Women's Doubles
Flight AThere were 2 Canadian and 2 US teams Robin Polson and Carol Cornell took on Jill Trelawny and Helen Glennie in the semi-final. Jill and Helen got the Bronze medal, and Robin and Carol moved on to go against Kathy Brown and Leslie Zauher. Kathy and Leslie stayed strong, not having lost any sets, and took the Gold for the US.
Jill Trelawny and Helen Glennie
Bronze Medalist A Flight
Robin Polson and Carol Cornell
Silver Medalist Flight A
Kathy Brown and Leslie Zauher
Gold Medalist Flight A
If you have questions, please email the tennis committee at Tennisorps@gmail.com.
Men's Doubles
There were 22 men in the Men”s Doubles Flights. Six teams played in the B Flight and five teams played in the A Flight.
B Flight There were 5 Canadian and 4 US teams. In the opening round, Brad Frank and John Jensen overpowered Daryl Becker and Arnie Tenbrinke. Three matches later, they met again in the semi-final. Daryl and Arnie won this time, in a 7-5 tiebreaker. Brad and John received the Bronze medal. Daryl and Arnie went up against Chuck Condon and Doug Denham in the Canadian final. Chuck and Doug took the Gold.
Brad Frank and John Jensen
Bronze Medalist B flight
Daryl Becker and Arnie Tinbrinke
Silver Medalist B Flight
Doug Denham and Chuck Condon
Gold Medalist B Flight
Men's Doubles
Flight A There were 1 Canadian and 3 US teams. Steve Simpson and Larry Carletta played Dave Saben and Tim Hicks in the opening round. Dave and Tim won that battle and went on to play John Maysmith and Mike Henry. Dave and Tim lost that match and played Steve and Larry in the semi-final. Steve and Larry won the Bronze, and Dave and Tim played Mike and John again, in the finals. This time Dave and Tim won both sets and a Gold for the US.
Steve Simpson and Larry Carletta
Bronze Medalist Flight A
Mike Henry and John Maysmith
Silver Medalist Flight A
Dave Saben and Tim Hicks
Gold Medalist Flight A
This year at the CanAm Awards ceremony, Mary Holmes gave special recognition to Gordan Nederveld, who passed away this past year. She reminded us of how thoughtful and caring he was. In tribute to him, Mary announced that they would give the Gordon Nederveld Sportsmanship Award. This year's recipient was Nancy Chase.
Come join the Fun! Fritters and Fun March 4th. Wrap up Tournament March 20-21!
