APTA 2012 Service Award goes to Anne Fleming

Serves Her Right! Anne Flemming Wins the 2012 APTA Service Award

The APTA created the APTA Service Award in 2009 to recognize people who have made invaluable contributions to platform tennis. This year, out of ten deserving nominees, Anne Flemming from California was chosen by the board for her truly remarkable service.

Tim McAvoy says, “For 33 years, our Service Award winner was the driving force, the official and unofficial ambassador and champion of platform tennis in California and Region VI.”

Tom Mayes says, “Her infectious and enthusiastic nature got me and many, many others involved in our fun sport. Without her, the face of platform tennis in our local community may not even exist.”

Christi Hayes says, “It takes a force of nature to promote paddle and grow it where the climate and attitude is so biased toward other sports. It takes unbridled enthusiasm and single mindedness. That pretty much defines her.”

Anne Flemming says, “It has been very rewarding and gratifying for me to have been involved for so many years in the wonderful world of platform tennis — locally, regionally, and nationally. Most of my favorite people are paddle players!”

Finally, the APTA says, “Congratulations and thank you Anne for your dedication to the game.”

Source: Platform Tennis Magazine, Vol. 14, Issue 1, September, 2012