The Bradshaw Open -- October 31 - November 4, 2010
The Bradshaw Tennis Tournament was named in honor of Dr. Ken Bradshaw, the first President of the Cottonwood Tennis Club, and is hosted annually in the Fall by the Cottonwood Tennis Club. This year (2010) will be the 25th annual tournament.
The tournament consists of men's and women's doubles play and is open to all Sun Lakes and SunBird residents. There are three ability classes for both men and women.
There is a $5.00 entry fee for this tournament !
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The 2009 Bradshaw - A Great Tournament!
Art Miller
What makes a great tennis tournament? How about 174 players in 9 skill categories competing in 155 matches over a seven day period. How about a tasty lunch and snacks each day, including a luncheon served to over 275 players and spectators on the final day. That’s the heart of what went on during the 24th Annual Bradshaw Open Tennis Tournament hosted by Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC) the week of November 1- 6, 2009. But would it be so great if the tennis matches weren’t fun to participate in and exciting for the court-side spectators? Not really. But the matches did hold up to expectations, with excitement galore for players and those watching. Many of the matches went the full three sets with lots of deuce games and set tie-breakers. Whether the bang-bang play of the higher rated players or the slower-paced games of those in the lower ranks, it was universally agreed that this year’s Bradshaw provided everyone with a wonderful tennis experience.
The Bradshaw Tennis Tournament is held each year in honor of Ken Bradshaw who was the first President of Cottonwood Tennis Club and was instrumental in making the club what it is today...an organization of all volunteers, approximately 100, who provide their services in support of this event and many others throughout the year. This year’s Tournament Director, Peter Gorman, together with his Bradshaw Committee and many volunteers, is to be applauded for a job well done.
An extra beneficiary of this year’s tournament was Neighbors Who Care (NWC). Cottonwood Tennis Club donated all the proceeds from player entry fees, amounting to $855, plus an additional $300 from the sale of raffle tickets, to Neighbors Who Care. CTC President Keith Nelson presented the two checks to NWC representative Phil Hemberg during the closing ceremonies on Friday.
And now the Champions!
Men’s DivisionsWomen’s Divisions
3.0
3.5 I
3.5 II
4.0
Super Seniors
Rick Kenny & Lloyd Yanke
Lou Galiano & Kelz Kelzenberg
Harry Laughary & Wayne Chambers
Dave Zapatka & Tom Snyder
Jack Dunn & Dick Perrine
Barb Cyr & Christine Terechenk
JoAnn Zapatka & Sharon Feltus
Judy Gahide & Bonnie Tasch
Bobi McManus & Randi Rex
Congratulations to all the champions and to the finalists. And a big Thank You to everyone who participated and helped make this a tournament to remember. Another Thank You to the weather for cooperating so well....a little warm at times, but nobody’s complaining.
And last, but not in any sense the least, a final Thank You must be said to the businesses and individuals who sponsored this year’s event. It couldn’t have been done without you!
Western Broadband, Big Two Toyota/Scion of Chandler, Sun Lakes Realty, Arizona Mist Systems, Sierra Stone, Cook Remodeling, A-1 Golf Carts, Bob & Sandy Thompson Realtors, Floyd’s Barber Shop, Sun Devil Auto, Arizona Power-Save, Asian Grill, The Charles Co., Valle Luna, Floridino’s, Lee & Marsha Coffman, and the Tuesday Night Gals.
The Bradshaw 2009 Winners Photo Gallery
photos by Bud Kile & Susie Welker
photo editing by Art Miller
2009 Bradshaw Photo Gallery
