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 "The Oak Leaf"
City Park Tennis Club
March 14, 2013 |
f  WE REMEMBER
Charles Walker Hancock, Jr July 23, 1923-February 24, 2013
"Buddy" Broussard remembers "Buddy" Hancock as "a gentleman tennis player. Very personable, very fair, and a very good tennis player. He and I were personal friends, and he was a long time client, over 30 years." Devoted to God, his family, church and community 1943 graduate of Christ School in Arden, North Carolina President of Buras-Hancock Office Supplies Active and later Honorary Member of the City Park Tennis Club and a member of the New Orleans Lawn Tennis Club. President of the CPTC in 1978. |
2013 is becoming another great year for local tennis! More highlights:
To the newly elected officers and board members of the City Park Tennis Club. This group will lead the club this year, which is in its 85th year promoting tennis in our community. They are: President Roger Wheaton, V-P Al Reagle, 2nd V-P Billy Crawford, Treasurer Jim Roming, Secretary/Historian Buddy Broussard, Ex-Officio Ernie Will. Board Members are: Pam Buckman, Frank Crothers, Chester Drenning, Larry Gilbert, Bob Mildenberger, Arlene Nesser.
World Tennis Day 
was a great success according to the ITF's March 11th newsletter. The event garnered support from around the globe and was such a success that thoughts are already turning to March 3 of next year. The focus of the first World Tennis Day was to encourage children to take up the game of tennis and more that 50 National Associations rose to the challenge and put on a variety of events aimed at increasing participation among the Under 10's.
Professional players also took to the courts in Hong Kong and New York City as part of the BNP Paribas Showdown events. |
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FRIDAY NIGHT DOUBLES AT CITY PARK/PEPSI CENTER
Registration available at desk or
504-483-9383
$20 per person includes:
*Court fees
*balls
*pizza, sandwiches, snacks
*theme cocktail
Please provide your rating and partner if you have one.
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 CITY PARK GRAND SLAM TENNIS TOURNAMENT
March 22-24, 2013 Men & Women Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles NTRP- 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 TOURNAMENT T-SHIRTS & PLAYER GIFTS Friday Night Dinner, Saturday Lunch & Crawfish Boil Saturday with Band Tournament ID: 700021313 Online Registration Only- (entries close 3/19/13 @11:59pm) Tournaments/Schedule_ new/SearchResults.aspx? Action=1&Year=&TournamentID=700014312&Sanctioned=0 Tournament Director-Patti Todd City Park/Pepsi Center (504) 483-9383 / (504) 296-6237 (cell) New Orleans City Park 5900 Marconi Drive, New Orleans, LA 70124 |
2ND ANNUAL RACKET GIVEAWAY/PLAYDAY AT CITY PARK/PEPSI TENNIS CENTER
Dr. Karen DeSalvo, City Health Commissioner, and physical therapist/tennis pro Kevin Dessauer will address the importance of youth fitness activities like tennis to the kids and parents at the City Park/Pepsi Tennis Center, 5900 Marconi Drive on Saturday, March 16, 2013. The Racquet Giveaway/Playday is for youth ages 8-12 and will be from 10am to 12 Noon.
There are about 30 kids who have pre-registered and who will receive a free, age appropriate racket and ball. Some of the rackets and most of the balls are being donated by SECOND SERVE TENNIS CENTER. MARTIN WINE CELLAR has agreed to donate, as they have to most of our events over the past five years.
This festive day of tennis fun is designed to introduce more metro kids to the game of tennis. The Health Commissioner and Kevin Dessauer join NOYT in its springtime push to get more kids playing tennis, at the ongoing free Saturday sessions, and over the summer at the two weeks of tennis clinics New Orleans Youth Tennis offers every year.
As with every other Saturday morning session that NOYT has presented over the last 5 years, the event is open to the public, and free to all who show up.
Gerald H. Davis, Sr. 504-261-1299
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New Orleans Youth Tennis (NOYT) To Award $500 Educational Stipend
The following is from the March/April issue of the junior club's quarterly newsletter:
The 3rd annual Junior Tennis Sportsperson of the Year Award winner will receive a $500.00 educational stipend.
"This character initiative is a principal part of our efforts to provide an incentive and reward for juniors to purse and display the kinds of ideals of which we know they are capable.
This event is a focus on giving back to the juniors the game we all love; a practice and inclination that will hopefully continue throughout their lives, rounding out their character and enriching the community in which they live."
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LOUISIANA 65 &OVER TEAM REGISTRATION IS OPEN This is a team event and all players must be on a registered team. All you need is a Captain and 6 players 65 & over. Men & Women levels: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 9.0 combined. This tournament is in Lake Charles, LA. on APRIL 19-22. For more information visit www.louisianatennis.com or contact B.J. Johnson at lasuperseniors@cox.net or 504-251-8610. |
College Tennis Results The Tulane men's team defeated Youngstown State 6-1 at the City Park/Pepsi Tennis Center on Saturday. The win for the Greenies (7-4, 2-1 CUSA) was the third straight and the sixth in seven matches at their home courts this spring. "It was a really tough day out there with the weather issues," said coach Mark Booras. We had 35 mph winds and three rain delays, but our guys were able to stay focused and pick up another win." Xavier University sophomore Nikita Soifer rallied for a 5-7, 6-2, 6-4 decision over Cumberland's Pablo Borrero that clenched XU's dual-match victory in Montgomery, AL on Saturday. "This was one of the most gut-wrenching, drama-filled matches I've been involved in," said coach Alan Green. I still don't know how we won. I do know that I have a group of guys whoo never quit, even when it seems they have no chance to win." The XU women's team defeated Campbellsville 6-3 on Sunday to finish 3-0 in the AUM Invitational. Kourtney Howell and Amanda Materre won in doubles and singles for the women. "I'm so proud of how both our teams represented the university in this event, XU coach Alan Green said. Last week the Loyola teams defeated Louisiana College, men with a 7-2 victory and the women swept the Lady Wildcats 9-0. This weekend in Hattiesburg, the Wolf Pack fell to William Carey, the men by a score of 8-1 and the ladies by 9-0. Then, both teams came back and defeated the Tougaloo Bulldogs 9-0 and 5-0. " I am proud of how well we fought the entire weekend. Both teams played tough against William Carey who is a very tough opponent, and then we were able to earn some wins over Tougaloo and Louisiana college. This was a very good team effort," said head coach Zubbin Engineer. The UNO tennis teams were defeated by South Alabama on Wednesday in Mobile, Al. The men's match was 7-0 and the women's match by a 5-2 score. This weekend in Montgomery, the UNO men and women teams rolled to a 7-0 victories over Alabama State. Then, the UNO teams fell to Troy State; the women by 6-1 and men by 5-2. The 48th ranked Tulane women's team defeated C-USA rival University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB) this weekend 7-0. Tulane improved to 7-5 overall, including 5-1 at home on the courts of City Park/Pepsi Tennis Center. "I am very proud of the girls today for a solid conference win and having to battle the windy conditions," head coach Terri Sisk said. Williams College began their spring tennis season this past weekend. On Saturday the Elps defeated Skidmore 9-0; followed by a 7-2 victory Sunday over Wesleyan. Nancy Worley of New Orleans won both of her matches, singles and doubles each day. The teams will be playing in California next week during spring break.
Sources: university websites and university sports information officers
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For more detailed information on March/April Tournaments go to:
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 The following is an announcement from Leif Olsson BMDCC Head Tennis Pro/Camp Director Cell: 504-401-3861
Hi Everyone,
Summer is quickly approaching, and it's time to start thinking about signing your kids up for camp. Camp BISSONET is a great camp choice for your children. We'll have exciting outdoor and indoor activities every day. The AUDUBON ZOO MOBILE, and the AUDUBON BUG MOBILE will visit our camp. I and my counselors make sure we give plenty of personal attention to each camper making them feel very comfortable and safe here at Camp Bissonet.
This year I am offering day, weekly, 4, 6, 8 week packages with great discounts. One example is if you have two children attending camp you get 10% off for your second child. If you have a third child you get 15% off that child.
For campers interested in tennis, I am doing the QuickStart format for children 10 & Under. This means using smaller courts, a smaller recquet, and low compression balls.
You can get the Registration form on the NOMATA website:
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 Bocage Clay Court Invitational Tournament will be held April 10-14, 2013 in Baton Rouge. DEADLINE: April 3, 2013 For information go to:
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March 2013
| | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | | | | | | | 1 Junior Tennis Fridays at City Park
5-7 pm
| 2 Free Tennis lessons at City Park 8-11 ages 6-18 NOYT
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Northshore Doubles Event | 8 Junior Tennis Fridays at CP 5-7 pm
Shamrock Classic
Northshore Doubles Event
Iberville BR Tournament
| 9 Free Tennis lessons at City Park 8-11am
ages 6-18 NOYT
Shamrock Classic
Northshore Doubles Event
Iberville BR Tournament | 10
Shamrock Classic
Iberville BR Tournament | 11
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CPTC annual meeting at 5 Happiness. 6 & 7
pm. | 14 | 15 Junior Tennis Fridays at City Park 5-7 pm
Friday Night Doubles at the City Park/Pepsi Center
Brother Martin HS Tennis Tournament
Ross Downing Chevrolet Adult NTRP-Hammond
UNO men & women host Jackson State 10am & 2pm
Loyola host Schreiner 3pm
Xavier hosts Alcorn State, men & women 3pm
| 16 Free Tennis lessons at City Park 8-11 am
NOYT
Free racquet giveaway/play day at City Park/Pepsi Center
Ross Downing Chevrolet
Tournament
Hammond
UNO women host Alcorn State 11am
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Ross Downing Chevrolet Tournament
Hammond
UNO men host Alcorn State
11am
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UNO women host U of Central Oklahoma 2pm | 20
UNO men host Xavier 3pm
Tulane men 1pm & women 9am host Samford | 21 | 22 Junior Tennis Fridays at City Park 5-7 pm
City Park Grand Slam Tournament
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Free Tennis lessons at City Park 8-11 am
NOYT
City Park Grand Slam Tournament
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City Park Grand Slam Tournament,
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Uno women host Oral Roberts 2pm | 29 | 30 | | 31 |
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April 2013
| | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | | | 1 | 2 | 3
Loyola host Spring Hill 3pm | 4
Tuland women host South Alabama 1pm | 5 UNO men & women host Loyola (N0) 2pm
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Xavier men & women host Auburn Montgomery 2pm
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UNO men & women host Auburn-Montgomery 11am
Tuland men host Rice* 1pm | 8 | 9 | 10
Bocage
tournament
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Bocage | 12 Junior Tennis Fridays at CP 5-7 pm
Bocage
| 13 Free Tennis lessons at City Park 8-11am
ages 6-18 NOYT
Bocage | 14
Xavier host Jackson State 11am
Bocage | 15
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| 18 | 19 Junior Tennis Fridays at City Park 5-7 pm
| 20 Free Tennis lessons at City Park 8-11 am
NOYT
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| 25 | 26 Junior Tennis Fridays at City Park 5-7 pm
| 27 Free Tennis lessons at City Park 8-11 am
NOYT
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FREE 1-YEAR USTA 10 & UNDER JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP FOR NEW MEMBERS ONLY
Includes: 1. An annual subscription to Bounce newsletter
2. Eligibility to participate in USTA Jr. Team Tennis 3. Eligibility to participate in USTA Junior Tournaments ACT NOW Call 1-800-990-8782 & mention source code FYF13CNS or Until December 31, 2013 |
Important Links New Orleans Metropolitan Tennis Association:(NOMATA)
City Park New Orleans
USTA: LTA Southern Section USTA
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