Tennis
Tennis anyone? Whether your passion for tennis is casual or your desire is for competitive league action, Otter Creek has a program designed for you. Here are some examples of the many events, leagues and tournaments held each year.
Men and Women's Spring USTA Leagues, USA Mixed Adult Doubles League, Men and Women's Mixed Combo League, NRTP Tournaments and Juniors Tournaments.
A popular event each autumn is "Fall Team Tennis." Held on Sunday afternoons for five weeks this social event is for recruiting new players and reuniting all community players. If you are one of many who used to play the game or have always wanted to play, this event is for you. Come join the fun!
Another popular event is "Friday Night Out." This fun and exciting adult social tennis function is held quarterly and wraps up with the ever popular "beat the pro!" This a must event for all tennis players. Watch the newsletter and marquee for details.
Game a little rusty? Or ready to take your game to the next level? Take advantage of our tennis professional Rob Nankervis. tennis@ottercreekonline.com
Important Dates:
9/13 to 10/4 - Men's Tennis League (every Monday night @ 7:30 pm.)
Contact Susan Wood at susanbrockwood@yahoo.com to register. $20 registration fee ($30 non-residents).
9/24 to 9/26 - Otter Creek Fall Junior Tournament.
10/1 to 10/3 - Otter Creek Adult Fall Tennis Festival
More details TBA.
10/17 to 11/21 - Fall Team Tennis
Every Sunday afternoon for 6-weeks, regular doubles and mixed doubles play.
On The Courts:
Former top tennis professional plays on Otter Creek courts. At our recent TCBY tournament Peter Doohan played doubles with his son. Doohan is remembered for his defeat over Boris Becker at Wimbledon in 1987.
Peter Doohan autographing a tennis ball during a recent Otter Creek Tournament
Click here for the news archive:
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1987-06-27/sports/8702170455_1_becker-wasn-t-peter-doohan-lendl-in-straight-sets
The Otter Creek Annual TCBY Tournament was held July 9-11. Almost 200 players attended from Little Rock and other cities throughout the state. One of the more "high profile" players in the tournament was Peter Doohan, who at the 1987 Wimbledon championships defeated top-seeded Boris Becker. Doohan, who now resides in Fayetteville, Ark., played doubles in the tournament with his son. (see related photo and link).
Below are the winners and finalists from the tournament. All are Otter Creek residents or play on Otter Creek league teams.
Rodney Sullins - Mens 3.5 consolation finalist.
Jennifer Gernat - Womens 3.5 consolation winner.
Jennifer and Drew Baltzley - Mixed 6.0 winners.
Tim Jernigan and Tracy Hand - Mixed 6.0 finalists.
Jerald and Teri Todd - Mixed 7.0 consolation finalists.
Danny Howard and Landon Luzader - Mens 3.5 doubles winners.
Julie Barnett and Melanie Love - Womens 2.5 consolation winners.
Cheryl Johnson and Tracy Hand - Womens 3.0 doubles winners.
Teri Todd and Stephanie Blair - Womens 3.0 doubles finalists.
Stacy Campbell and Melanie Bobo - Womens 3.5 doubles winners.
Jennifer Gernat and Kim Gaither - Womens 3.5 consolation winners.
Additional Helpful Tennis Resources
USTA
USTA Adult and Senior Leagues
Arkansas Tennis Association
Tennis Welcome Center
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