2000-2001 Men’s and Women’s rankings
Back to TopChris Gambino and David Ohlmuller were ranked #1 in the Men's and Sue Aery and Gerri Viant #1 in the Women's.
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Women’s President’s Cup won by Region I
Back to TopThe Region 1 Winners [L-r} top row: Jeanie Shaw, Kimberly Newsome, Louise Cash, Bobo Mangan Delaney, Susan Lovejoy: bottom row: Tonia Mangan, Carrie Short, Susan Penney, Andrea Noyes. The bandannas were the team favor/ color and the teams were told they had to wear them creatively; Region ! won that award too! The 2001 Women's President's Cup competition was hosted by the Short Hills Club on March 22nd. The Chairs for the event were Ginna Ohlmuller and Carol York. Women's Region I, lead by Brenda Borho, won the Women's President's Cup, with Region II posting the next highest score. Region I Team Members: 1. Bobo DeLaney and Tonia Mangan 2. Hilary Debbs and Carrie Short 3. Louise Cash and Kimberly Newsome 4. Susan Lovejoy and Jeanie Shaw 5. Andrea Noyes and Susan Penney
Read MoreMen’s President’s Cup won by Region IV
Back to TopThe 2001 Men's President's Cup competition was hosted by the Montclair Golf Club on March 23rd. The Chairs for the event were Ginna Ohlmuller and Carol York. Men’s Region IV, lead by Andy Todd, won the event with Regions I and II finishing in a tie for second. Region IV Team Members 1. Tony Jagodzinski and Todd Ward 2. Tim Foster and Eric Toth 3. Martin Sturgess and Paul Stulac 4. Mike Stulac and Dan Mott 5. Greg McFaden and Scott McFaden
Read MoreHusband/Wife Nationals coverage from Pittsburgh, PA
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Of all the National events, none seems to be more friendly and social than the Husband/Wife...at least in the early rounds. Players were in agreement that the goal of the tournament was not necessarily to win, but to remain married. Camaraderie and sportsmanship were on display in Pittsburgh. Unlike the Mixed, the Husband/Wife Nationals started out with a bang. In the first round, local Pittsburgh favorites Guy and Jane Herrmann defeated #1 seeded Robin and Bob Fulton. The remaining three out-of-town favorites proceeded on to the semi-finals as planned. George and paddle newcomer Lauren Zink defeated Guy and Jane in a tight two-setter. Lauren, fresh back from the maternity ward, showed why she had not yet lost a match in her first six tournaments. Although still new to the wires, Lauren demonstrated that with solid ground-strokes, screen-play is just a technicality. Superman must h[...]
Read MoreCoverage of Mixed Nationals at Fox Chapel Golf Club, Pittsburgh, PA
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The 2001 Mixed Nationals was held in Pittsburgh at the Fox Chapel Golf Club from March 10th to 11th. Last season's Mixed champ Gerri Viant had to 'dig up' a body when told that her partner, Chris Gambino, was resting his tendonitis-plagued knees. Gerri and her fill-in, Mike Gillespie, teamed up in years past to win one Mixed National title. Gerri and Mike entered the event unseeded. The 1999 champions, Scott Mansager and Sue Aery, felt good about their odds since they both won the previous season's Open titles. Sue and Scott were the #1 seeds. With Gambino out, John Milbank and Bobo Delaney, wouldn't get their 2000 finals rematch; however, a title would work any way they could get it. John and Bobo were seeded #2. George Zink returned to action after a one-season hiatus, teaming up with Cindy Prendergast. George and Cindy won the 96' and 98' titles and were placed as the #3 se[...]
Read MoreSenior Nationals – results and drawsheets
Back to TopMen's Senior Nationals Men's National Senior 45+ Baird-Sturgess Men's National Senior 50+ Adams-Baird Men's National Senior 55+ Irvine-Russell Men's National Senior 60+ Hempleman-O'Donnell Men's National Senior 65+ Childs-Childs Men's National Senior 70+ Bascome-Leroy Men's National Senior 145+ Mahmarian-Thompson Women's Senior Nationals Women's National Senior 40+ Delaney-Mangan Women's National Senior 50+ Hatch-Hummers Women's National Senior 60+ Garrett-Parks Mixed Senior Nationals Mixed National Senior 50+: Hackenberg-Hackenberg Mixed National Senior 60+ Childs-Garrett Husband-Wife National 50+ Hackenberg-Hackenberg
Read MorePlayer Profiles: Anthony Cosimano and Steve Haller
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Anthony and Steve began playing platform tennis at New Jersey's Brookside Racquet Club in 1993. Neither played much tennis; however, both were eager to learn platform tennis. Shortly after they met, Anthony's father suggested the idea of the two forming into a tournament team.Who would have guessed that joining a former wrestler with a former football player would give us one of the top platform tennis teams in the country? Anthony Cosimano Born: Ramsey, New Jersey Current: Hoboken, New Jersey Age: 31 Profession: Sales Marital Status: Single Summer Hobby: Weight Training Steve Haller Born: Allendale, New Jersey Current: Mahwah, New Jersey Age: 34 Profession: Sales Marital Status: Newlywed Summer Hobby: Golf Anthony and Steve began playing platform tennis at New Jersey's Brookside Racquet Club in 1993. Neither played much tennis; however, both were eager to learn pl[...]
Read MoreAPTA looks at ways to reduce deficits related to supporting Platform Tennis Magazine (PTM)
Back to TopWayne Dollard’s Letter from the Editor column had the details: Recently, we at PTM have been receiving numerous calls regarding our future goals and plans with Platform Tennis Magazine. During the 2000-2001 season, the APTA operated at a deficit. Although the APTA has a comfortable financial cushion, steps needed to be taken to prevent any future losses. During the 2001 APTA Board Meeting in May, many suggestions were offered to reduce future expenses and generate additional revenue. As the leading annual APTA investment, the PTM was heavily emphasized in this discussion. Cost-cutting ideas, such as decreasing the number of PTM issues per year (five down to four) and printing the magazine in half-color / half-black and white, were discussed. When all was said and done, the APTA decided that it did not want to reduce the size or quality of the PTM. We then agreed on a two-year PT[...]
Read MoreAPTA President John Horine reflects on September 11th, 2001
Back to TopFrom the APTA column by John Horine: As we look forward to a new season, I can't help but look back on these last few months. On September 11, a horrified nation looked on as thousands of lives were destroyed and many more changed forever. In the days that followed, we all took some time to reflect on our own lives and what is important to us. Family members and friends are at the top of our list. I spoke to a dear friend of mine (and former APTA Board member) who lost her sister-in-law on September 11th. She told me of the outpouring of support she had received from paddle players from all over the country. She was very thankful for their cards and e-mails. Platform tennis at its core is a competitive recreation with like-minded people who enjoy the game. On a larger scale, platform tennis is a sport made up of a close community of people around the country - all enjoying each other [...]
Read MoreDraw procedure for seeded players in tournaments reviewed; APTA updates “How to Conduct a Tournament Draw”
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The Rules and Equipment Committee had been working on an update of the booklet on "How to Conduct a Tournament Draw", and had reached the point of a final draft. However, before going to press, Bob Brown had become aware of a difference of opinion among some Directors and members of Players Committees regarding the procedure for placing the seeds in the draw. Ultimately the extant procedure was maintained How to Conduct a Tournament Draw
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