LIPTA hosts Viking Junior Tour event

On Saturday, December 13, 2008, the Long Island Platform Tennis Association (“LIPTA”) hosted its 6th Annual Viking Junior Tour tournament at the Garden City Country Club, the Cherry Valley Club and the Garden City Community Park.

With Christmas less than two weeks away, the children received a surprise early morning visit from that jolly old Nordic man with rosy cheeks and a little round belly – that’s right, David Kjeldsen, founder of Viking Athletics, was there to provide his support, wearing his trademark “horns”! LIPTA is grateful to Viking Athletics for its sponsorship of the Viking Junior Tour, and for providing the children with a memorable platform tennis experience (and great favors).

Among the four age divisions, thirty-two (32) teams participated, and countless parents and grandparents cheered. The level of paddle was extraordinary, the good sportsmanship was commendable, and the smiles were constant!

John Cerga and Alex Bancila, the Directors of Racquet Sports at the Garden City Country Club and the Cherry Valley Club, respectively, and Taylor Stanton, Racquet Sports Professional at the Cherry Valley Club, volunteered their time and helped make it a memorable day for the players. Additional thanks to Mike Sparacino for his behind the scenes work with the program and drawsheets.

Source: Mark J. Brosnan, Platform Tennis Magazine, Vol. 10, Issue 4, February, 2009