Region I News 2009-2010

Diane Straus Tucker & Ken Persson Eke Out 50+ Mixed Title

MARCH 29, 2010
GLEN COVE, NY

Diane Straus Tucker and Ken Persson narrowly defeated Bobo Delaney and Tim Mangan (7-5, 4-6, 7-6) to take the APTA Mixed 50+ Nationals title. The tournament was held at the Nassau Country Club in Glen Cove, NY. Tucker won the title last year with Tim McAvoy but he was injured and couldn't play this year. She found an able substitute in Persson, who won this title with Connie Jones for five straight years, 2004-08.

The APTA Mixed 60+ and Husband-Wife 50+ Nationals were not held this year.

Bob Brown & Doug Barrow Win 145+ Nationals

RICH LOMBARD, TOURNAMENT CHAIR
MARCH 18,2010
SCARBOROUGH, NY

The day after the St. Patrick's parade the 145's gathered at Sleepy Hollow in Scarborough, New York for a day long series of paddle matches. Seventeen teams (2010 seniors' record turnout) showed up at the appointed hour for a group photograph, later to be inserted in the frames which 50% of the participants won.

Complete Coverage

Successful defense of titles was the theme of the day in 50+ and 70+

Cousins Scott Bondurant and Tim McAvoy successfully defended their APTA 50+ National Championship over Chip Morrow and Peter Redpath. The hot weather seemed to have had  more impact on the strategy of the match than the fact that both Tim McAvoy and Peter Redpath were hobbled by leg injuries incurred during the semi finals. McAvoy (APTA President), Chip Morrow and Peter Redpath all hail from the Philadelphia area while Bondurant is from Winnetka, Il.

In the 70+ Roy Anderson and Joe Holmes also successfully defended their championship by defeating Alan Goldman and Herb Hummers. Anderson is from Rowayton, Ct and Holmes from Norwalk, CT.  Finalist Alan Goldman is from Glen Ridge, NJ and Herb Hummers is from Garden City, NY

Compete Coverage

Steve Baird & Scott Estes Command 60+ Title

MARCH 19, 2010
SCARSDALE, NY

The formidable team of Steve Baird and Scott Estes won the APTA Men's 60+ Nationals title without dropping more than 2 games in any set. Platform Tennis Hall of Famer Baird has won a shelf full of titles starting in the juniors, and Estes has a long list of senior men's and mixed titles to his name.

Complete Coverage

Mix of New and Familiar Names Appear in 45+/55+/65+ Nationals Results

FEBRUARY 28, 2010
CHATHAM, NJ

Congratulations to the latest 2010 APTA Men's National Champs.
45+: Rob Pierce & Leo Power
55+: Fritz Odenbach & Martin Sturgess
65+: Steve Griggs & Mike O'Donnell

Complete Coverage

Jansen Hospice Wins Again

TINA KELLY
FEBRUARY 25, 2010
BRONXVILLE, NY

It was another brisk weekend for the annual Jansen Hospice and Palliative Care Mixed Platform Tennis Tournament that took place in Bronxville, New York, during the weekend of January 30-31.

This tournament attracted 54 hard-hitting, talented teams from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. This year, Judy Arden and Rodrigo Schtsherbyna defended their title, beating Christine Reiss and Zander Comfort in the well- attended finals.

Complete Coverage and Slides

Slonaker & DeBree Win APTA Women's 60+ Nationals

FEBRUARY 25, 2010
SUNNIT. NJ

Congratulations to Muffin Slonaker and B.J. DeBree for winning the 2010 APTA Women's 60+ Nationals. The tournament was delayed by the blizzard of 2010, but 8 teams regrouped on the 23rd and played the tournament on a day of continual rain. The tournament was held at Centercourt Athletic Club, future home of the Platform Tennis Museum and Hall of Fame. The day was a special day of memory for Winnie Hatch, a friend of many players, and Platform Tennis Hall of Fame inductee, who pased away last November.

Complete Draw   Photos

Dardis and Shay Repeat at the Women's 40+ Nationals

FEBRUARY 22, 2010
SUMMIT, NJ

Cynthia Dardis and Amy Shay clinched the 2010 APTA Women's 40+ National title on February 11, repeating their 2009 victory over Bobo Delaney and Tonia Mangan. Even the final score of 6-2, 7-5 was nearly the same as the year before. What wasn't the same was wondering if the raging east coast blizzard would interfere with the event. There was delay, but the tournament eventually took place under sunny skies.

Complete Draw

Delaney-Mangan and Garrett-Parks Capture 1st National Titles of 2010

JANUARY 15, 2010
SCARSDALE, NY

The 2010 National Championship season began last weekend with the APTA Women's 50+/70+ Nationals at the Fox Meadow Tennis Club and the Scarsdale Golf Club in Scarsdale, NY. The tournaments were run by Judy Luskin and Ann Brown.

In the 50+ tournament, Bobo Delaney repeated her win from last year, joined this year by long time partner and sister in-law Tonia Mangan. They defeated Donna Charleton and Janet Faig, who were runners-up last year as well.

Full 50+ Draw   Slides

2010 APTA WOMEN'S 70+ NATIONALS

ANN BROWN, TOURNAMENT CHAIR
JANUARY 13, 2010
FOX MEADOW TENNIS CLUB

Helen Garrett and Mary Jane Parks, new comers to the '70s , swept to victory by defeating Nancy Libby and Gail Reifsnyder in the finals, 6-1, 6-0. Helen and Mary Jane have the habit of winning their 1st eligible age year. Congratulations.

Nancy Libby has the distinction of being in the finals 4 years in a row and 5 out of the last 6.

The draw was the magic number of eight as required by the APTA. We had perfect weather and the entrants are a fit and fun group. I always look forward to the competition and sharing the day with our age group.

Full 70+ Draw   Slides

Milbank & Delaney Triumph Again in NJ State Mixed

BRAD OHLMULLER, TOURNAMENT CHAIR
JANUARY 13, 2010
WEST ORANGE, NJ

What a difference a year makes for the NJ State Mixed Platform Tennis Championship. Last year, we had snow. This year, we had clear and sunny skies. Last year, play was marred by injuries to members of two of our top seeded teams. This year, we had no injuries other than the occasional bruised ego. The more things change, though, the more they stay the same. There were the familiar faces, some great paddle, lots of laughs, and a another great party. And, of course, another tournament win for Bobo Delaney and John Milbank, who reestablished their dominance without giving up a set along the way.

Complete Coverage, Draw and Slide Show

Shea & Arraya Prevail in CT Mixed

JUAN MARTINEZ-ARRAYA
JANUARY 10, 2010
NEW CANAAN, CT

I want to thank all the players for coming out today. It was very cold but the sky was blue! We had a typical winter day in CT. Despite a few problems with schedule and location, the tournament ran well and we finished on time to leave the hut for the CCNC members who were great and let us use their place. I want to thank Mike Gillespie who was a really great help, Bob Sheehy, Bob Sehr and Lucie Duhamel who helped running huts, giving out the favors, and in many other ways.

Complete Coverage, Photos & Video

Region 1 Women's President's Cup Standings

DECEMBER 9, 2009

Points for individuals and teams year to date.

Main & Mandell Come Home with Jane B. Fleming Title

NICK BERGMAN
DIRECTOR OF PLATFORM TENNIS, MILBROOK CLUB
DECEMBER 4, 2009
GREENWICH, CT

The Jane B. Fleming Tournament was held in Greenwich this past Wednesday and Thursday (12/2-3/09). We had great attendance, 40 teams total. The weather couldn't have worked out better with the only rain in the evening between play. To handle a 32 team draw with a sign-up of 40 teams, we filled 24 spots in the draw from entries, then held a Challenge Round in which 16 teams competed for the remaining 8 slots on the main draw. The Main Draw had the full complement of back draws, and losers from the feed in Challenge Round had Consolations and Reprieves as well. Everyone got to enjoy several rounds of play.

Complete Results

APTA Junior Tour Stops at Fox Meadow

DECEMBER 4, 2009
SCARSDALE, NY

The Fox Meadow Junior Open took place on Sunday, November 22. Juniors competed in 12 & under boys, 14 & under boys and girls, and 18 & under boys and girls events. Check the complete results and see the slide show, at the Fox Meadow Juniors page.

Long Island Wins Tri-State

MARK FISCHL
NOVEMBER 17, 2009
GARDEN CITY, LI

On a warm Sunday in November the home team, Long Island, was able to win the second Tri State Cup at the Cherry Valley Club in Garden City. The Tri State Cup, conceived by Alex Bancila, was played last season in New Canaan, Connecticut. As was the case then the home team walked away with the title. Fielding a strong team lead by #2 in the Country Alex Bancila and Brad Easterbrook as well as #7 John Schmitt and Dan Rothschild Long Island finished with 12 victories. Westchester finished second with nine wins. The #1 squad from Westchester, Mark Parsons and Mike Cochrane finished the day undefeated.

Complete Coverage

Parsons Tops Full Singles Draw

ROGER KNIGHT
NOVEMBER 2, 2009
GREENWICH, CT

Mckessy & Mueller Repeat Patterson Cup B Title

SCOTT SLOBIN
OCTOBER 18, 2009
PATTERSON, NJ

The 11th Annual Patterson Club Men’s B Paddle tourney took place yesterday Oct. 17, hosted by the Patterson Club in Fairfield Connecticut.. A full 32 draw of teams from throughout the tri-state area battled in perfect cool cloudy Fall like conditions.

Special thanks to the following clubs who generously provided their paddle courts to this event: Fairfield Beach Club, Country Club Of Fairfield, Aspetuck Valley Country Club, Fairfield County Hunt Club, Wilton Riding Club, and Weston Field Club.

Complete Coverage, Draw & Photos 

New Site for Long Island Ladies

SEPTEMBER 19, 2009
LONG ISLAND, NY

The Long Island Interclub Platform Tennis League has a new home on the internet at www.LIIPTL.net.