Region II News 2011-2012
Brookline Paddle Club – The First YearWith a 2011 APTA grant and hard work by members, a new club in Massachusetts is born More |
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Harvey & Heath and McFadden & Grangeiro Win Shoreline ClassicThe men's and mixed tournaments were held March 31 and April 1. More |
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Colville and DelDuca take Island B Women’sUnder clear blue skies, the 3rd annual Island B Women’s tournament was a resounding success, drawing women from across the east coast. More |
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WBUR's Only a Game Features Platform TennisDoug Tribou, at NPR's Boston news station, puts Platform Tennis on the air. Story Podcast |
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Essex Takes the Big Paddle for Fourth YearThe interclub pits Essex against Shelter Harbor, Longmeadow Field Club, and the Hartford Golf Club. More |
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Eighty Strong at Connecticut Junior OpenTeens and tweens take over the New Canaan area clubs for a fabulous tournament sponsored by Viking. More |
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Strong Showing at the Western New England OpenJohan Du Randt continues his winning ways as he and partner-of-the-week Rob Pierce capture this PCQ title. More |
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Region I Wins the Mother of All Grudge Matches –The Big Daddy CupRegion II lost the Big Daddy Cup to Region I by one stinking match. More |
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Shore-like Weather at the Connecticut Shoreline 95’sPeter Harvey and Marc Porter reclaim their title. More |
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Blazing Battles at the Boston National Men’s OpenJohan Du Randt and Matt Porter capture the title, defeating Mark Parsons and Mike Stulac in a tight 3-6, 7-6, 7-6 final. More |
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Nor’Eastern Aptly Named as Snow Swirled All DayJill Rodday and Natalie Sanders beat out 16 teams to win the Nor’Eastern (YC) Ladies “B.” More |
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Main Street Connect Covers Ct State WomenOn line magazine Main Street Connect for New Canaan previews the CT State Women's tournament. Main Street Connect Article |
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Connecticut State Mixed Starts Off the New YearTournament Director Juan Martinez-Arraya and Sheri Shea win their third championship. Howe/Lawton pull out a surprise victory in the Mixed “B” draw. More |
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Three Set Matches Abound at the Brae Burn Men’s “B”Matt Doody and David O’Connor defend their title in this well-stocked Region II tournament. More |
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du Randt & Hiscox Win in New EnglandThey defeat Matt Dana and Bill Powers in the final. More |
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Paddle and a Party—The Boston Women’s OpenMissy D’Alise and Ania Kazakevich snatched the crown away from repeat winners Glidden and Amy Stiga, who were seen dancing moments before the final. More |
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A Paddle Against Hunger Marathon Feeds Body and SoulThe first year of a 24-hour platform tennis marathon raises more than three times its goal to fight hunger, bringing a sporting community together for an important cause. More |
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Cynthia Dardis and Amy Shay Command the CT ClassicDardis/Shay cement their #1 ranking after a win over Liz Jaffe/Lisa Rudloff, 6-2, 6-4. More |
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Tiny Rhode Island Raises a Big Mixed TournamentMother and son team Carrie Rabuse and Michael Montalbano win the RI Open Mixed for the second year in a row. More |
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There’s a New Sheriff in SinglesAnother excellent turnout, with international tennis pros galore, produces new winners and finalists at the Eastern States Singles Championship. More |
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Albrikes & Morneau Win Connecticut ClassicThey defeated Johan DuRandt and Karl Levanat in a tight 7-6, 6-7, 6-4 match. More |
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Juniors Turn Out in Force at the Patterson ClubThe Patterson Club kicked off the Viking Junior Paddle Tour November 13 with beautiful warm fall weather and 32 teams. More |
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Patterson Club Steps Up and Sets the BarYesterday the Patterson Club Open made its debut as an NRT and as part of Region 2, with some of the best players in the country participating, and with full draws and waiting lists. More |
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Lipinsky & Rhazali: 2 for 2 at St. Germain ClassicThe team of Rhazali and Lipinski made it a two-fer this year by repeating their victory at the St. Germain Classic. More |
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Paddle Against Hunger MarathonA 24 hour paddle marathon to raise funds in support of the Bridgeport Rescue Mission starts October 22. More |
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Belle Haven Club in Greenwich Kicks Off APTA/PPTA Clinics & ExhibitionsForty plus participants from Fairfield and Westchester Counties were on hand to sharpen their skills and marvel at the spectacular exhibition. More |
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Region II Welcomes Connecticut Players, Bids Adieu to New YorkThe APTA Board has realigned regions to eliminate confusion and aid in expanding the sport. Region II has gained the eastern portion of CT, consolidating the entire state within Region II. The part of NY that was formerly in Region II has been moved primarily to Region IV. More |