Region V News 2010-2011

2011 St. Louis Platform Tennis Invitational

FRANK SANT
FEBRUARY 9, 2011
ST. LOUIS, MO

Paddle players are nuts, but you already knew that. In a little bit of preaching to the choir, it has been a difficult winter. Yes, I know that the northeast has been absolutely pounded, but you should be prepared. St. Louis is not. We had enough of a storm on the Tuesday leading into the tournament to cause concern. An additional snow on the first morning of the tournament presented more problems. However, the tournament committee pulled out all stops to keep the courts clean and the tournament on time.

Complete Coverage

Top Seeds Bundy/Metzler Win in Kansas City

JANUARY 19, 2011
KANSAS CITY, MO

The top seeded team of Bundy/Metzler took top honors in a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 final over Brundige/Helgeson. Congratulations to all the winners and finalists.

Region V Men's President's Cup Standings & Rules

as of January 5, 2011

Cliff Hanger at Hinsdale

DECEMBER 23, 2010
HINSDALE, IL

The Hinsdale Men's Challenge was played on the weekend of December 11-12. To be more specific, most of it was played the weekend of December 11-12. Several of the late round matches were left unfinished at the end of the weekend, to be played at later dates. As of now, everything has been wrapped up except the main draw final. The final, pitting Drew Broderick & Chris Gambino against Mike Marino and Dane Schmigdall, will take place on Friday, January 14th in Cincinnati. The action may not be complete, but the pictures are great!

Kritzler & Rose Take Illinois Intermediates Title

NOVEMBER 23, 2010
CHICAGO, IL

The Illinois Intermediates is part of a group of tournaments in Chicago that provide options for every level of player. Not as tough as the Chicago Charities, in which the top nationally ranked players battle it out, the Intermediates gives the next layer of talent its chance for a title.

New Winners and Veterans Take Titles at Charities

NOVEMBER 15, 2010
GLENVIEW, IL

The 2010 Chicago Platform Tennis Charities Tournament was a mixed bag this year in the best sort of way. It was a combination of new teams, experienced teams, veterans, younger players, new champs and repeaters. We had the continuation of tradition with Howard Sipe as umpire for the Men's Open final, and the dawning of a new era with the debut of a live, on-line, interactive scoring system. All this over three days of beautiful fall weather.

Schwartz & Sheldon and Engel & Martin Snag Milwaukee

OCTOBER 25, 2010
MILWAUKEE, WI

Chicagoland starts its tournament season by joining with Wisconsin players in Milwaukee. A short drive up the tollway, the Milwaukee Open is a perennial favorite for ranking points seekers and tournament junkies alike. This year was no exception.

On Friday it was the women's turn and at the end of the day it was Christine Schwartz and Chris Sheldon who won the title, defeating Sally Cottingham and Liz Hayward. (Cottingham & Sheldon won the tournament together in 2007). Saturday it was the Men's turn. In a complete 16 daw, 2009 champs Marty Engel and Wade Margin reprevailed over Chris Gambino and Jim Kozak, 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 to take the title.

Lake Bluff Hosts APTA Clinic & Exhibition

NATE PARSONS
SEPTEMBER 23, 2010
LAKE BLUFF, IL

Paddlers from around the area came out to Lake Bluff for paddle at its finest. With the help of PPTA Professionals Jason Love, Brad Smith, and Dave Bukowski the crowd received 2 hrs of a fun and educating paddle drills. After the drills the pro's showed off their skills in a crowd pleasing exhibition. Finishing the night was Lake Bluff putting out a top notch feast of food for the crowd.

Chicago Platform Tennis Charities Welcomes the 2011 Nationals

AUGUST 13, 2010
GLEN VIEW, IL

Chicago Platform Tennis Charities is thrilled to once again host the APTA Men's and Women's National Championships. Mark your calenders for the event, taking place Thursday - Sunday, March 10-13, 2011. Please visit the 2011 APTA National Championships page throughout the season for all the tournament details as they become available.