(Gulf Shores)

Registration for the 2012 Court is in Session tennis camps is now open in Gulf Shores.  Sign up the kids today for on of the four sessions this summer.

Gulf Shores, Ala – February 8, 2012 – The 18th Annual Gulf Shores Winter Classic Tennis Tournament sponsored by the Gulf Shores Tennis Club and the City of Gulf Shores was held February 4 and 5 at the George C. Meyer Tennis Center. This year’s tournament featured over 90 Men’s and Women’s Doubles players of all ages and ratings competing in fourteen events throughout the weekend.

In the Ladies’ Division, Kim Humphrey and Heather Moore won the 3.0 level, Jo Phillips and Suzette Taylor won the 3.5 level and Tracy Mason and Jean Salter came out on top in the 4.0 level. Senior Ladies’ winners included Vera Brown and Sue Salinas in the 3.0 level, Stella Martin and Alana Salter in the 3.5 level and Laura Elliot and Julie Listuon in the 4.0 level, while Joyce Gardner and Sally McLendon prevailed in the Super Senior Ladies’ Division.

Men’s Division winners included Cody Mize and Jonathan Young in the 3.0 level and Richard Farmer and Ron Gaylor in the 3.5 level. In the Senior Men’s Division, Roger Koppenhofer and Ken Sutter took top honors in the 3.0 level, while Bill Bisard and Don Linders followed suit in the 3.5 level and Marty Haliday and Walt Listuon took home the Super Senior Men’s championship.

All players received a long sleeve tournament shirt, complimentary lunch, bananas donated by Winn-Dixie and beautiful weather for the two day tournament.

The City of Gulf Shores will be holding the Junior USTA Tournament on February 24-26 for players 18 and under. For more information contact the George C. Meyer Tennis Center at 251-968-1431.

(Gulf Shores)

(Gulf Shores)

Ladies 7.5 Super Senior team that just won the State Championship and will be going to Sectionals in March. They defeated seven other team throughout the State.

Senior Tennis Champs Picture – Front Row from left to right: Ana Fly, Gwen Whitney, Janet Asher, Janelle Buford, Vickie Johnston and Monica Davidson.

Back Row from left to right: Laura Rast, Mary Frances Hershiser, Shirley Reeves, Joan Fletcher and Carol Nonnenmann.

Not Pictured: Gretchen Olcott

Men’s Super Senior team also won the State Championship.

Men’s Team Picture – Front Row from left to right: Perry Thomas, Roland Brown, John Hamilton, Bill Laughlin, Don Jordan, Watson Smith.

Back Row from left to right: Rick Hilley, Ernie Stanfield, Merrill Ledford, Steve Arnold, Lou Vickery, Tom Bice

Not Pictured: Bob Davidson, Sam Hooper

Ladies 6.5 Senior Team who just placed 2nd in the UTSA State Combo Tournament.

Ladies 6.5 Picture – Front Row from left to right: Janie Jordan, Alana Salter (Captain)

Back Row from left to right: Vickie Johnston, Gwen Whitney, Kim Brown, Joyce Doughty, Angela Brown, Margarita Wade, Jo Phillips and Nancy McGowan

Not Pictured: Pam Livingston, Barbara Frerman, Deborah Sanders and Pam Burns

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For several weeks The Hangout has been hosting a weekly ping pong tournament on Tuesday nights.  Due to a two week closure, the tournament will be played at City Grill in Gulf Shores January 4th and 11th.  The tournament will resume at The Hangout January 18th at 6:00pm.  The entry fee is $10 and a cash payout goes to 1st and 2nd places.  City Grill is located at 2200 East 2nd Street.  251-223-4202.

(Orange Beach)

The 2011 Polar Bear Classic Tennis Tournament is just around the corner.

	Orange Beach Polar Bear Classic AL Level 3
	Sanctioned By	Tournament ID: 703210111 Dates: January 15-17, 2011 Divisions: Ranked: BG(18-10)s,FIC Organization: Orange Beach Prks & Rec Attn: Rhett Russell P O Box 458 Orange Beach, AL36561 Org Phone: (251) 974-6387 Org Fax: (251) 974-5018 Org Website: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Director: Rhett P. Russell Director Phone: (251) 974-6387 Director Fax: (251) 974-5018 Director Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Referee: Scott Harrison Referee Cell Phone: 850-974-4901 Referee Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Section: Southern District: Alabama Surface Type Hard Entry Fee:* $38.13 per player Draws Posted: 1/12/2011 Tournament Website: www.obparksandrec.com

Tennis Center
Location: 4851 Wilson Boulevard
Phone: 251-974-NETS (6387)
Courts:  Daily - 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Pro Shop: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Saturday, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon: Sunday -Closed 

This facility opened May 2002 and features eight lighted medium speed hard courts.  The Pro Shop features Wilson Rackets, tennis shoes and accessories, along with Nike tennis apparel. The Tennis Center offers youth, adult and senior adult tennis programs.

*Note - In August 2007 the courts were totally resurfaced.  They are now U.S. Open Series Blue with Winter Green exterior.