David Cannella Members of the Robson Ranch Tennis Club traveled to play members of the Sunbird Tennis Club in Chandler on Saturday, Nov. 9. More than 36 players, including 17 from Robson Ranch, played women’s, men’s, and mixed double matches, and enjoyed a luncheon provided by the Sunbird club. The Robson Tennis Club has participated…
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November 2019, Sports
Robson Ranch tennis courts resurfaced for fall/winter play
David Cannella, president The Robson Ranch Tennis Club is gearing up for fall and winter play on our newly resurfaced courts! All four courts were recently scrubbed, painted, and lined; and they came out great. The Tennis Club offers opportunities for all levels of play, with social mixed play every Saturday morning, as well as…
October 2019, Sports
Bradshaw Tennis – The biggest tournament in Sun Lakes
Penny Petersen The Bradshaw Tennis Tournament, sponsored by the Cottonwood Tennis Club, will take place Monday, Nov. 11 through Saturday, Nov. 16. The Bradshaw is the largest and most exciting tournament of the year for both participants and spectators. Entry is open to all Robson Communities in the area, and all the Cottonwood courts are used for…
September 2019, Sports
Tennis court resurfacing project
News from the Sports Club! The tennis courts are scheduled to be resurfaced during the first two weeks of September. The plan is to resurface the stadium courts the first week followed up by the others the second week. If you are a tennis lover or want more information on how to become involved with…
August 2019, Sports
Tennis Club has a busy summer
If it’s July, it must be time for Wimbledon! As we gear up for this famous tennis grand slam, let’s see who can answer this question: Who is the youngest woman to win at Wimbledon? That’s a tricky one because the youngest woman was Lottie Dod from England, who won the championship in 1887 at…
June 2019, Sports
Tennis Club finishes the season with team socials
On Friday, April 12, the Tennis Club held a Friday Night Social tennis event. Players were assigned to courts to play the first round; in two hours, everyone was able to play at least four games with eight different players. After the two hours of tennis, everyone gathered at the home of Dave and Jan…
May 2019, Sports
Don Nue Charity Tennis Event involved six communities
Penny Petersen The Don Neu Charity Tennis Event was held at the Cottonwood Courts Friday and Saturday, March 15 and 16. There were 123 players participating from six communities: Cottonwood/PV, Iron/Oaks, Sun Lakes CC, SunBird CC, Springfield and Robson Ranch. Fifty-six matches were held. The Chandler Boys and Girls Club Tennis Program, where Don taught,…
March 2019, Sports
Snowball Tennis Social
It may be winter, but Eloy, Arizona rarely sees snow. That didn’t stop the Tennis Club at Robson Ranch from hosting the Snowball Tennis Social on Saturday, January 12, 2019. Who else but an Arizonian would plan an ice cream party in January? About 26 tennis players came out to the courts at 10:00 am…
December 2018
Tennis Club hosts social tournaments – come join the fun
Nothing is better than fall weather in Arizona! Day-time temperatures are below 95 degrees and the sun shines brightly with a light breeze. That’s the time for the outdoor afternoon activities to begin! The Tennis Club at Robson Ranch hosted two tennis social tournaments this fall already! The first one was with Quail Creek on…
October 2018
Tennis Club at Robson Ranch celebrates the U.S. Open
Saturday, September 8 was the nationally televised women’s doubles championship game for the U.S. Open, one of the Grand Slams of Tennis. To celebrate the tennis match held in New York City, players of the Tennis Club at Robson Ranch held a tennis social for all club members. Beginning at 8:00 a.m., players arrived at…