2004-2005 National Rankings – Men’s, Women’s, Mixed and Seniors
Back to TopIn the Men's Anderson and Stulac edged out Goodspeed and Mansager for the coveted #1 spot and Delmonico and Main were firmly in #1 in the Women's.
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APTA Annual Meeting
Back to TopAPTA Secretary Taylor Bowen reported: The APTA Board of Directors held its Annual Meeting and work sessions May 20-21, 2005, at the Glen View Club near Chicago. In addition to working through the usual tasks of scheduling next season's tournaments, debating rule changes, and planning enhanced member services, the Board also took action on two especially exciting developments. First, in a move designed to foster the growth of paddle in the South, the Board approved the creation of a new APTA region Region VII which is defined as Virginia (excluding Northern Virginia/metro Washington, DC) and south along the Atlantic Coast. The "deep South" has had active paddle communities for decades but in the past several years has seen an increase in number of players, court installations and participation by southern teams in APTA tournaments. Charlottesville, Richmond, Winston-Salem and Atlant[...]
Read MorePresident’s Cup winners: Region V Men and Region IV Women
Back to TopFor the first time since Region I claimed the 2002 President's Cup in Long Island, the hosting women's region won the event The women of Region IV hadn't taken home the Cup since 1996 (Rochester). Congratulations to Region IV team players: Jessica Guyaux and Kelly Fischer, Lissy Hill and Janet Mazzola, Holly Peck and Karen Henke, Nathalie Lemieux and Ann Wagner and Nancy Budde and Heather Hairston-Prop. The Men of Region V have claimed the President's Cup for the first time since dominating the competition in their region (in the 1998 Chicago Nationals). The ten-man team deprived Region IV of a President's Cup sweep by defeating them by one set. Congratulations to Region five teams: Jay Woldenberg and Mike Sullivan, Michael Chabraja and John Noble, Ben McKnight and DanWilliams, Peter Berka and Ed Granger and Mike Marino and Mike Rahaley.
Read MoreJunior Nationals – Patty Hogan reported on a new milestone
Back to TopThe 2005 Junior Nationals hit a new milestone with over 200 players participating in seven divisions. The event was a huge success thanks to the cooperation of over 20 volunteers, which included a combination of caring parents and PPTA pros. Special thanks goes to Marjorie Hodson for her help in setting the schedules for each of the nine different tournament sites!The event was a huge success thanks to the cooperation of over 20 volunteers, which included a combination of caring parents and PPTA pros. [enlarge image to seethe 2005 National Champions and Finalists for each age group and division]. Congratulations to all the juniors for a great day of paddle and amazing sportsmanship!The 2005 Junior Nationals hit a new milestone with over 200 players participating in seven ditnsions. Source: Platform Tennis Magazine, Vol. 6, Issue 5, April, 2005
Read MoreTo gap or not to gap?? A new method for aiding service line calls
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As competitive play increases in platform tennis, so does the need for accurate line calls. Platform tennis courts are smaller than tennis courts and line calls are typically easier to make, with the exception of where the singles line meets the service box. To solve this issue Jason Gray (Beckett Ridge Country Club in West Chester, OH) and David Dodge (Premier Platform Tennis) implemented an idea used in tennis which is to leave a three inch gap in the singles line. Jason had mentioned this idea to David two years ago but with 'The Battle of Beckett' during the Cincinnati Midwesterns, and the Premier Purple introduction, the service gap issue was unintentionally neglected until the idea surfaced by John Stefanik, a private court owner from Philadelphia. John wants the service gap incorporated in his court when he resurfaces with Premier Purple this spring 2005. Jason put this new idea i[...]
Read MoreHall of Fame Inductees: Patty Hogan, David and Bill Childs, and Charles Vasoll
Back to TopIn two recent events held at the Beacon Hill Club in Summit, NJ, and the Fox Meadow Tennis Club in Scarsdale, NY, the Platform Tennis Hall of Fame recognized the outstanding achievements of four individuals through their induction into the Platform Tennis Hall of Fame. On February 19, 2005, at the time of the Women's Senior National Championships at Beacon Hill, Patty Hogan was honored before a large and enthusiastic lunchtime gathering of her peers in an induction speech delivered by Steve Baird. On March 5, 2005, David Childs, Bill Childs and Charles Vasoll were honored in ceremonies during the evening social gathering of participants in the Senior Men's Nationals at the Fox Meadow Club. Before a large an appreciative crowd oftheir peers, the Childs' induction presentation was delivered by Brook Kindred. Charles Vasoll's induction presentation was delivered by Bob Brown. Vaso[...]
Read MoreThe game expands in Canada
Back to TopNestled in the center of the Niagara Region, the Niagara Platform Tennis Club (NPTC) will open its doors this fall as Canada's first new platform tennis facility in over 10 years. Located just 30 minutes from Buffalo, one hour from Toronto and just 15 minutes from Niagara Falls, the NPTC can offer plenty of enjoyment for both platform tennis enthusiasts and fans. [enlarge image to read full story] Source: The Platform Tennis Magazine, Vol. 7, Issue 1, September, 2005
Read MoreAPTA establishes Region VII to support the growth in the Southeast
Back to TopRegion VII was established in early 2005 and was defined as Virginia (excluding Northern VA and metro Washington DC) and south along the Atlantic Coast. Source: Platform Tennis Magazine, Vol 7 Issie 1, Sept. 2005
Read MorePPTA reaches a milestone – over 100 certified pros in 18 states
Back to TopWhat started out five years ago as a handful of pros teaching platform tennis has grown into a record 115 certified pros in 18 different states. Illinois leads the way with 34 certified pros. The numbers are a reflection of the growth of the game and the acknowledgement that teaching platform tennis is a viable profession that can help club professionals establish themselves in year-round teaching positions. Source: Platform Tennis Magazine, Vol.6, Issue 5, April, 2005
Read MorePlayer Profiles: Kerri Delmonico and Aila Main
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When longtime platform tennis player and friend Dan McCormick introduced Kern Delmonico to platform tennis eight years ago, she had no idea of the sport's addicting nature. Coming from a family with two brothers and one sister Kern grew up in a competitive environment. She explained, "In platform tennis, I enjoy the team aspect, but in the end it's all about the competition!"" Kern had a few consistent partners and would achieve a consistent top five ranking year by year. I feel that I have stepped up a level this past year," Kern commented. She added, "Aside from reading the player tips and strategy in Platform Tennis Magazine, I think the biggest factor to my success is that my boyfriend Mike (Stulac) is rubbing off on me." Mike (the 2005 Men's Open Champion) and Kern have been dating for the past two years. In addition to platform, Kern is an accomplished tennis player. She discussed [...]
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