Boulder Older Results
NOVEMBER 9, 2008
BOULDER, COLORADO
The Boulder Men's 45+ tournament was held Saturday, November 1.
Winners: Dan Magee & Art Thomson (pictured below, left to right)
Finalists: Curt Corrigan & Bob Ziegenhagen
Arapahoe Tournament has a National Draw 
CARY HODGES, DIRECTOR, ARAPAHOE TENNIS CLUB
FEBRUARY 29, 2008
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO
This year's tourney was a super event with 96 participants in 3 different draws. We were able to make new friendships with players from Chevy Chase, Maryland, Washington D.C., Crested Butte, CO , Chicago, Toronto, Detroit , Scottsdale , Lincoln, Nebraska , Boulder, CO and Vail CO as well as some new faces from right here in Denver.
The Women's draw held 14 teams. In the finals, Sherrie Farris and Claire Joyce (Boulder) defeated Anne Koo and Anne Lehigh (Denver) 6-2,6-1. For third place, Cyn Rentz and Cindy Woodman (Denver) defeated Cathy Givan and Wendy Bermingham (Denver) by injury default. In the consolation finals, Kimberlee Berman and Bobbie Brandon (Denver) defeated Laura Thomson and Sandy White (Denver) 6-1,6-2.
In the reprieve, Carolyn Collins and Mary Allen (Chevy Chase, MD) defeated Maggie Hays and Sandy Macartney(Denver) 6-3,6-0. In the Last Chance, Anne Kokish and Mary Talbot (Denver) defeated Mary Spaulding(Denver) and Molly Ewald (Washington,D.C.) 6-4,6-1.
The Men's "Open" draw saw 12 teams. In the finals, Derek Fisher and Matt Assini (Denver) defeated Adam Boyce and Griffin Lafleur (Chicago) 6-0,6-1. For third place, James Aldred and Derek Thomas ( Toronto ) defeated Matt Lemery and Jeff Soffa (Chicago) 6-3, 6-7,11-9. In the Consolation finals, Pat Vahey (Denver) and Ryan Vahey(Chicago) defeated Cary Hodges and John Fox (Denver) 6-4,6-3. In the Reprieve finals, Randy Swenson and Ken Fleck (Denver) defeated Jay Schneiders and Brad Talbot (Denver) 6-3,6-4.
The Men's "A" draw fielded 22 teams. In the finals, Chuck Roosevelt (Denver) and Freeman Wood (Detroit) defeated Dan Washburne and Derek Bond (Denver) 3-6, 7-6 (1), 7-6 (9). For third place, Matt Kranich and Kelly Kovar(Denver) defeated Jack Koo and Galen Blackburne (Denver) 6-4, 6-4. In the Consolation finals, Hector Lopez(Denver) and Jeff Jagdfeld (Lincoln, Nebraska) defeated Craig Emerson and Steve Filmer (Denver) 6-2,6-2. In the Reprieve finals, Rich Kladstrup and Scott Ripley (Denver) defeated Dave VonGunten and Dan Magill (Denver) 6-4,4-6,7-5. In the Last Chance finals, Ben Burke/Tom Hertzberg (Denver) defeated Glynn Frechette and Chris Orgon(Denver) 6-3,6-4.
Daily temperatures were a bit high for paddle standards, but many of our out of town guests were able to take ad vantage of the banner year our ski resorts are celebrating with snow 
depths in the triple digits in many cases.
Special thanks go to our sponsors: VBT Bicycle Tours and Harrow Sports.
Chicagoans Linda Hoch and Sarah Williams Prevail in Bay Area
CHIZZIE BROWN and TOM MAYES
FEBRUARY 28, 2008
ROSS, CALIFORNIA
It was a fantastic, long weekend of paddle in Ross, CA. The 2008 LCC National Ranking tournament was held on Friday 1/25 – Sunday 1/27. 
There were 21 Women’s teams participating in the Friday-only tournament. Teams came from Chicago, Pittsburgh, Colorado, Arizona and Rochester, NY – home of this year’s Nationals. The tournament was a great success, with Linda Hoch and Sarah Williams, our #1 seed from Chicago, outlasting transplanted local Christi Hays and her partner, tennis phenom Wendy Shpiz in a 3-set nail-biter in the “A” division. In the “B” division, Kris Klein, a local player, and her partner, Leigh Everitt from Sun Valley, beat locals Tucky Pogue and Sara Lardner in an exciting 2-setter.
But perhaps the most memorable part of the tournament was the seven inches of torrential downpour the ladies endured over the course of the day – the worst weather we have faced in a long time. As always, the players charged on, with smiles and laughter, and a generally good time was had by all.
The rainy weather cleared on Saturday as the men took to the courts. Some bad weather from around the country kept some of the traveling teams from participating this year. But, we still enjoyed participants from Denver, Sun Valley and San Diego. In all, there were 25 teams in the Men’s draws. 8 teams played in our Championship flight with the local team of Will Lyon and Tom Mayes defending their title against another local team of Jonathan Radin and John Roberts. Radin and Roberts were pushed to the limit in their semi final match up against rising stars, John Beritzhoff and Pete Woodring while Lyon and Mayes upended their long time friends from Denver, Ed and Toby Hays.
The “B” flight or Gentlemen’s Division was a dogfight from the early stages. Every team was in the hunt for the coveted Griffith Cup; so named after one of our fabled and perennial champions, Ned Griffith. The Gentlemen’s draw this year was considered one of the most balanced in recent years with no clear favorite. The #1 seed of Edward Lanphier and Bill Caulkins was upstaged in the semis by the younger team of Stew Barry and Bill Lamm. The other semi –final match up pitted sparring partners, Deryk Van Brunt and Peter Mueller against Jim Hobbs and Andy Spiegel. After a first set rout, Hobbs and Spiegel regrouped and outlasted Mueller and Van Brunt in 3 sets. The 3 set toll may have been too much though for Hobbs and Spiegel as Barry and Lamm were crowned victorious in 2 strong sets, 6-4, 6-3.
The camaraderie of the weekend was wonderful. We appreciate all of our out of town guests as they add so much depth and spirit to our event.
Top seeds Chao / Isenhart win 2007 Colorado Open
CARY HODGES, DIRECTOR, ARAPAHOE TENNIS CLUB
DECEMBER 8, 2007
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO
Cherie Chao and Jill Isenhart reached the finals of the Colorado State Open without dropping a set. The top seeds faced the fourth seeded team of Cyn Rentz and Cindy Woodman in the semis, winning 6-0, 6-3.
In the other half of the draw, second seeds Ann Koo and Anne Lehigh reached the semis to face the third-seeded team of Maggie Hays and Winslow Waxter. Koo and Lehigh prevailed in a three-set battle, 6-2, 4-6, 6-2.
In the finals, Chao and Isenhart took the first set 6-0, but dropped the second 4-6. The final set went to the top seeds, 6-2, along with the Colorado State Championship.
Upcoming Events
BY CARY HODGES
JANUARY 9, 2008
Greetings from the Mile High City. High altitude paddle is alive and well while showing signs of growth. League registration resembled an avalanche with all 28 spots on 2 different nights filling up much faster than the 2 previous years. We also are seeing a few more "thirty somethings" entering the game on the men's side which is crucial for growth of paddle.
Junior paddle participation at Arapahoe Tennis Club is also on the rise. With the Viking junior circuit available, motivation toward one or more of these events helps the program grow.
In an effort to increase participation even more, we have moved the Colo. State Mixed Doubles Open to Jan. 12. Historically this event has been held in November and it usually sneaks up on players before they are ready to play. Hopefully this event will be well attended. The Men's State Open will follow two weeks later on Jan. 26.
Arapahoe Tennis Club's flagship paddle event is still the Arapahoe Invitational and is set for Feb. 22-24. The women's draw will be played throughout the day on Friday, Feb. 22 and the men will follow on Saturday with final rounds on Sunday. The Invitational includes a minimum of 3 matches, prizes, food and drink all day accompanied by parties on each of the three nights. This is a perfect event to couple with a ski vacation because the Spring Break rush at the ski resorts doesn't start until March.
Come on out to the high country! Contact Cary Hodges at: arapateclub@qwest.net or 303-771-0055.
Update from Region VI President
BEACH KUHL
NOVEMBER 29, 2007
paddle activity is on the upswing with the arrival this year of a fulltime paddle pro in Northern California for the first time. Christi Hays, a veteran of 27 years teaching the game in the Pittsburgh area, has moved west and established herself at the Lagunitas Club in Ross,
She started the season by co-teaching a 3-day clinic with former Northern Cal residents Bobby and Jill Feher,out from New Jersey with their infant son, middle-named Ross. Christi has also instituted a series of Friday night drop-ins for casual round-robin play. Finally, for the first time, a league is being organized in Northern California, with teams combining men and women playing from January through March.
As always, Ross will host the Lagunitas Invitational President's Cup qualifier and National Ranking Tournament January 25 through 27, expected to attract participants from all over to combine play with visits to San Francisco and the Napa wine country.
Colorado continues its active program. The Boulder Older is limited to ten teams, because they currently have only two available courts, but they report prospects for adding two more by next season. Denver's active program is also underway. Between the two locales, we continue our hopes to send a full team to the President's Cup. But whether or not that happens, the important thing is we're all having a good time on the courts out here.