Tag: tennis

Tennis Memories by Incognito Octogenarians

Donna Gillen Last month we named many of our seasoned tennis players in PebbleCreek (PC). This month we will highlight those still actively playing, but would like to add their memories and words of wisdom to those who still have the courage and drive to keep active here in our community, but not share their…

Men’s Tennis Championship Served Up Talent and Prizes

Donna Gillen Three days in April, that’s all they needed! The atmosphere, as well as the courts, were filled with the excitement of the best and brightest male tennis players vying for cash prizes. It’s been three years since Randy’s Rowdy Rascals Tennis Tournament occurred, and those three days were phenomenal. The men were ready…

Alley Girls Make Their Mark in Season One

Donna Gillen With all the new growth in PebbleCreek (PC), several women in the tennis club felt there was a need for another 4.0 women’s team to provide competitive opportunities for new, talented players who are moving here. We are happy to report that this new team had a great first year in the West…

Hit Men Tennis Team

Norma Whitley On a perfect evening, the PebbleCreek Hit Men tennis team held their end-of-season party at the Oasis Pool. Team members enjoyed a competitive season of tennis with other 55+ communities in the West Valley.

PebbleCreek Tennis: Mixed Doubles 2022 Championship Tournament

Donna Gillen On March 12, the PC Tennis Club had an exciting morning by which the best of the best competed in our annual tennis championship tourney, coordinated by tournament director Aquine Jackson. This event took place on a gorgeous and dazzling Saturday morning. There were sixteen participants in the tournament, with two categories, “A”…

The Racquettes Shine!

Donna Gillen The Racquettes 4.0 Women’s Tennis Team placed 2nd this year in their division. The team has been led by Marty McAllister for the past eight years. Under her leadership, the team has grown into one of the best in the West Valley. Marty indicated that this was her last year as captain, and…

PebbleCreek Tennis Announces Spring Happenings

Donna Gillen As the weather is warming and the days are getting longer, the PebbleCreek Tennis Club (PCTC) is flourishing with spring activities. On the first and third Thursdays of the month, Skills and Drills will be available to club members. Starting time is 11:30 a.m., and the group lessons will be for 90 minutes.…

Welcome 2022 Round Robin and Tennis Social

Donna Gillen Jan. 15 was a spectacular day for tennis when the PebbleCreek Tennis Club hosted the Welcome 2022 Round Robin and Tennis Social. Sixty-four club members vied for the chance to win gift cards and the coveted used game balls. Afterwards, the players and their guests reclined at tables for a tasty and filling…

2021 Year-End Date Night

Donna Gillen Jill and Jerry Santy hosted a fabulous tennis club date night in December. They must have an agreement with the heavens above, as the weather was picture-perfect and the participants were over-the-top with energy. This event took place on Dec. 18 at the Tuscany Falls courts. There were 30 participants vying for the game…