Viking Cup Adult/Junior Tournament

An Adult/Junior platform tennis tournament was conceived by Robin Rich Fulton following her experience running the National Junior Championships the previous season at the Wee Burn Country Club in Darien, Connecticut. She enlisted the assistance of Bob Callaway in the venture, and had the support of David Kjeldsen of Viking Athletics as the title sponsor.

The goal of the tournament was to promote the game among the younger set by giving them an opportunity to play with adult partners; learn from them; enjoy the camaraderie and ambiance of a tournament; and inspire juniors to continue to practice and play. The National Junior Championship would follow the event on the APTA schedule. The concept was to have regional play in as many locations as interest could be generated. Four sites had already signed up and winning teams from these locations would be invited to a central location play-off for the Viking Cup.

Each team would be composed of one junior (male or female) under 18 years of age and an adult, also male or female, but the combined ages of the team had to be a minimum of 43 years. Viking Athletics would donate a permanent “Cup” plus appropriate prizes.

Source: Platform Tennis News, Summer 1996