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THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE ATLANTA LAWN TENNIS ASSOCIATION, INC.

ALTA, WHERE ATLANTA COMES TO PLAY

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026

INTRODUCING THE 2026

ALTA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

ALTA Annual Meeting p. 28 2026 Executive Committee p. 34 Winter Getaways p. 40


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CONTENTS

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026 VOLUME 36 NUMBER 1

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FEATURES

LEAGUE NEWS

COURT CUISINE

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ALTA Annual Meeting

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Senior Day

66

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Coordinators of the Year

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Thursday Women

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Meet the 2026 Executive Committee

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Sunday Women

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Juniors

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Men

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Wheelchair

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Winter Getaways

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Celebrating Longtime Captains

EXTRAS 26

Trivia Contest Winner Meet Daniel Morris, Wexford Men’s B4 the winner of last issue’s trivia contest.

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Net News Trivia Contest

IMPROVING YOUR GAME 59

Jensen Zone

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2 Up Wall

HEALTH & FITNESS 62

Enter our trivia contest for a chance to win a great prize.

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ALTA Pickleball League

The Secret To Playing Better Tennis At Any Age

NUTRITION 64

Warm Up In Cold Weather With Liquid Sport Nutrition

A Different Kind Of Warm-Up

IN EVERY ISSUE 4

President’s Letter

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ALTA Calendars

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Heard Around Atlanta

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Tennis Headlines

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Good Question

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Classifieds

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About ALTA ON THE COVER The new Executive Committee is ready to serve. Turn to page 34 to learn more about each volunteer. Photos by Laura Barnard. Art direction by Tracy Stalling.

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PRESIDENT’S LETTER

We Are Listening

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hen I first became a coordinator, I noticed so many people who had been volunteering for years — and I remember wondering, why do they

As we look ahead, I want to continue that forward motion by focusing on three key things: 1. Strengthening communication between volunteers, captains, and leadership—perhaps even

keep doing it year after year? It didn’t take long for me creating a more streamlined way for suggestions to understand. I have made and feedback to reach us quickly and diALTA members need to lifelong friends and grown to rectly. love this organization just like know their voices matter and 2. Expanding engagement with our that they are being heard. everyone else. Thank you all members—helping them feel that they are for showing me the way. I will not just part of a league, but part of a comListening to those voices never be able to give back builds connection, and con- munity. what ALTA has given me, but I 3. And finally, keeping that spirit of connection with our members promise to keep trying. nection alive—between teams, divisions, builds momentum. Over the past two years, and generations of players—so the momentwo words have really stayed with me: momentum and tum we have built does not just continue, but grows connections. “Connections” was Rita’s theme last year, stronger each year. and “Momentum” was Chequetta’s the year before. They As we celebrate another wonderful year of friendship are concepts I want to keep in mind and build upon. ALTA’s and teamwork, my hope is to continue that spirit of 2025 focus on connections laid a strong foundation, and it connection, adding a new layer of momentum — kept the 2024 momentum going. momentum that keeps us growing, improving, and We are extremely blessed with an incredible memberadapting. But momentum without listening is just motion. ship base. With over 60,000 members, it is not always Keep connecting, keep building momentum, and most of easy to respond to everyone, but communication must all, keep listening. I am honored to serve you, and I cannot remain a priority. ALTA members need to know their wait to see what we will accomplish in 2026. voices matter and that they are being heard. Listening to those voices builds connection, and connection with our members builds momentum.

David Rowe David Rowe, 2026 ALTA President

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2026 ALTA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 300 Colonial Center Parkway, Suite 140, Roswell, GA 30076 Phone: 770.399.5788 Website: altatennis.org President David Rowe First VP Greg McAfee Secretary Karen Carroll Treasurer Cameron Turner VP Men’s League Drew Meyer VP Thursday Candace Cole Women’s League VP Sunday Diane Royston Women’s League VP Senior Day Leagues Rusty Jones VP Senior Leagues Mike Clance VP Mixed Nicole Jennings Doubles League VP Junior Leagues Kim Freeman VP Junior Gina Woods Challenge Ladder VP Special Programs Mark LaRotonda VP Events & Tournaments Carol Brasher VP Pickleball Henry Vincent President’s Appointee Keri Beck 2025 President Rita Maloof 2024 President Chequetta Allen ALTA Foundation Rep Mimi McFall

2026 ALTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairman Linda Shepherd 2024 ALTA President Chequetta Allen 2025 ALTA President Rita Maloof 2026 ALTA President David Rowe ALTA Foundation Terry Godbold President 2025 Elected Member Karen Sullivan COURT CUISINE

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2026 Elected Member Steven Thomas

California Quinoa Salad

Linda Smith West Smyrna S&T Thursday Women C4 1 lb. ground sausage 1 can cheddar cheese soup 3 cups Bisquick 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated soup Brown and drain sausage. Mix with mixing and Bisquick. Add 3/4 can water, regular or well. Drop in greased muffin tins, bake at mini. Top with grated cheese and 375 15-20 minutes, or until brown.

Peanut Butter Balls

Lisa Gravlee, Woods of Parkview Sunday Women B1 1 cup large flake rolled oats 1/2 cup all natural peanut butter 1/4 cup honey 2 Tbsp. ground coffee 2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, chopped 2 oz. white chocolate, chopped Mix ingredients together well. Refrigerate (makes for 20 minutes. Roll into 1-inch balls approximately 20).

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2 cups mixed quinoa 4 cups water 1 pkg. frozen mango or 2-3 diced fresh mangoes 1/2 large red onion, diced 1 medium to large red pepper, diced 1 small bunch cilantro, chopped 1-2 cups shredded, unsweeted coconut 3/4-1 cup unsalted, dry-toasted slivered almonds 1/2 cup raisins 2-3 cups frozen edamame, thawed 4-5 limes, juiced 1-4 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar When Rinse quinoa well, cook as directed. Add all done, fluff and spread out to cool. cold. other ingredients and toss. Enjoy

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Taylor Aycock, Buford City Parks Juniors 12U [pls ck] 1 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup white sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 eggs 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking soda 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

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JAN/FEB JANUARY 1 ALTA Office Closed

SENIOR MIXED & MIXED DOUBLES February 17 Spring Wheelchair Registration Begins

VALENTINE’S DAY

JAN 3 - FEB 14 Senior Mixed Play FEB 22 Senior Mixed Playoffs Begin JAN 4 - FEB 15 Mixed Doubles Play

February 14

FEB 23 Mixed Doubles Playoffs Begin

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY

February 8

February 27 All Adult League Schedules Online (Tennis & Pickleball)

Spring Registration ADULT TENNIS LEAGES

JANUARY 1 - 21

MARDI GRAS February 17

JUNIOR LEAGUES

JANUARY 1 - 27 PICKLEBALL

JANUARY 1 - 21

NATIONAL POPCORN DAY January 19

2026 ALTA SPONSORS

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NATIONAL MARGARITA DAY February 22


2025 ALTA CALENDAR SENIOR MIXED DOUBLES Jan. 3 Feb. 14 Feb. 21 Feb. 22 Feb. 28 Mar. 7

Winter play begins Winter play ends Winter playoffs (rain date 2/22) Winter playoffs (rain date 2/28) Winter playoffs (rain date 3/1) Winter City Finals (rain date 3/8)

MIXED DOUBLES Jan. 4 Feb. 15 Feb. 21 Feb. 22 Mar. 1 Mar. 7

Winter play begins Winter play ends Winter playoffs (rain date 2/22) Winter playoffs (rain date 3/1) Winter playoffs and AA City Finals (rain date 3/7) Winter City Finals for A, B, and C levels (rain date 3/8)

Apr. 21 Apr. 27 Apr. 29

Spring play ends Spring playoffs (rain date 4/29) Spring playoffs (rain date 5/1)

SENIOR DAY MEN Jan. 1 Jan. 21 Mar. 11 Apr. 22 Apr. 29

Spring roster registration begins Spring roster registration ends Spring play begins Spring play ends Spring playoffs (rain date 5/1)

JUNIOR LEAGUES Jan. 1 Jan. 27 Mar. 7 Apr. 18 Apr. 25

Spring roster registration begins Spring roster registration ends Spring play begins Spring play ends Spring playoffs (rain date 4/28)

WHEELCHAIR-RUN/ROLL Feb. 17 Mar. 3 Mar. 10 Apr. 14

Spring registration begins Spring registration ends Spring play begins Spring play ends

PICKLEBALL Jan. 1 Jan. 21 Mar. 9 Apr. 20 Apr. 27 Apr. 30 Mar. 24 Apr. 15

Summer roster registration begins Summer roster registration ends

SUNDAY WOMEN Jan. 1 Jan. 21 Mar. 15 Apr. 26

Spring roster registration begins Spring roster registration ends Spring play begins Spring play ends

Spring roster registration begins Spring roster registration ends Spring play begins Spring play ends Spring playoffs (rain date 4/29) Summer roster registration begins

SENIOR MEN Mar. 24 Apr. 15

Summer roster registration begins Summer roster registration ends

SENIOR WOMEN Mar. 24 Apr. 15

Summer roster registration begins Summer roster registration ends

MEN Jan. 1 Jan. 21 Mar. 14 Apr. 25

Spring roster registration begins Spring roster registration ends Spring play begins Spring play ends

THURSDAY WOMEN Jan. 1 Jan. 21 Mar. 12 Apr. 23 Apr. 28 Apr. 30

Spring roster registration begins Spring roster registration ends Spring play begins Spring play ends Spring playoffs (rain date 4/30) Spring playoffs and AA City Finals (rain date 5/5)

SENIOR DAY WOMEN Jan. 1 Jan. 21 Mar. 10

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HEARD AROUND ATLA NTA REPORTED BY EMMY POWELL, CORY SEKINE-PETTITE, JOHN HANNA, AND GINA CLANCE

ALTA Rules Changes You Should Know New Third Set/Super Tiebreak Rule for Adult Tennis Leagues In an effort to respect members’ busy schedules and the increasing demand for area racquet facilities, the ALTA Executive Committee voted in November to make a 10-point super tiebreak the regular season default option in the adult tennis leagues, effective with the 2026 winter season. If all four players wish to play a full third set, they may do so. The decision to play the full third set may be made at any point BEFORE the start of the super tiebreak/third set. (Please see bolded section below for the changed wording.) Adult League General Rules, IV. DUAL MEETS All matches will be the best two of three sets. The 7-point tiebreak as specified by USTA (not Coman) will be in effect any time the score reaches 6-all in any set. During regular season match play, a 10-point tiebreak shall be played to decide a split set match unless all players involved agree to play a full third set. During playoffs and City Finals matches, a full third set shall be played to decide a split set match unless all players involved agree to play a 10-point tiebreak. (Note: The President or League VP has the authority to require that a 10-point tiebreak be played to decide a split set match during playoffs and City Finals.) FOR THE SENIOR LEAGUES ONLY (Senior Mixed, Senior Men/Women and Senior Day Men/Women): For regular season and post-season match play, a

10-point tiebreak shall be played to decide a split set match unless all players involved agree to play a full third set. (Note: The President or League VP has the authority to require that a 10-point tiebreak be played to decide a split set match during playoffs and City Finals.)

Junior Leagues Implement Rule Changes As the juniors take the courts this spring, one rule change will affect their matches. The 15U players will now play two full sets just like the 18U players. The new rule and explanation of scoring can be found below and in the Junior Rules under ALTA Documents on the ALTA website. IV. Dual Meets C. All 10U and 12U matches will be 8-game pro sets. A match is won when one team wins eight games by a margin of at least two games. If the score reaches 7-all, two games are played. If a team wins both of these games, the win is scored 9-7. If the score reaches 8-all, a 7-point tiebreak is played, and the win is scored 9-8. D. All 15U and 18U matches will be 2 adult sets. The 7- point tiebreak will be in effect anytime the score reaches six all in any set. In the case of split sets, a 10-point match tiebreak will be played to determine the match. VIII. Scoring For 10U and 12U the total number of games will be counted to determine the points awarded during a dual meet. A bonus point is awarded for each match won, except for a match won by a score of 9-7, or one in which a tie-break is played and the win is scored 9-8. Thus, the maximum

number of points possible to earn in any dual meet is 36. For 15U and 18U, the total number of games will be counted to determine the points awarded during a dual meet. The set games will be totaled for each team, and one point will be awarded to the team who wins the 10-point tiebreak when the teams split sets. Thus, the maximum number of points possible to earn in any dual meet is 56. Another rule change went into effect with the fall 2025 season and had a huge impact! According to Junior Leagues Vice President Kim Freeman, allowing players to play twice in one match was successful in eliminating defaults and the feedback has been extremely positive.

ALTA Pickleball Adding New Leagues This Summer Get ready to play even MORE pickleball this summer! ALTA is adding gender-specific leagues to the calendar, so grab your paddles and grab your friends! In addition to a mixed doubles pickleball league, men’s and women’s leagues will be available for you to test your dinking and driving! Mixed doubles will see a slight change. Matches will be two lines of men’s doubles and two lines of women’s doubles and will still take place on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. The women’s league will play three lines of doubles on Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m., and the men’s league will play three lines of doubles on Friday mornings at 9 a.m. Registration for those leagues will begin April 30.

Matthieson Takes on New Role at Berkeley Hills Country Club After serving in the role of Director of Racquet Sports at Berkeley Hills Country Club (BHCC), Creig Matthieson has now assumed the duties of General Manager. As the first Atlanta-area racquet sports director to achieve this, his promotion marks a milestone not only for BHCC, but also within the private club industry. “It is our goal to create a welcoming and exceptional environment where members, guests, and employees are delighted by every experience,” Matthieson said. “Our focus is service to others.” Matthieson also will be involved in conducting seminars for various racquet sports organizations in a pathway for Racquet Sports Directors towards a General Manager career at private clubs. “I think it’s good for other pros to know there is a way to move up to general manager,” he said. Todd Whitson has assumed the duties of Director of Racquet Sports at BHCC. 12

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Chattahoochee Country Club Pro-Am Benefits Gateway Domestic Violence Center During a perfect weather weekend last October, Chattahoochee Country Club (CCC) hosted its 31st Annual Tennis Charity Pro-Am. Each year, the tennis committee selects a local charity in the Gainesville area to be the beneficiary of the club’s premier event. For 2025, the committee chose the Gateway Domestic Violence Center. The weather could only be topped by the camaraderie and enjoyment of this weekend by all the participants. With fewer players representing each team, the weekend allowed the 24 members hosting 12 energetic professionals from the area to get to know each other outside of the on-court tennis. The team format this lakeside member-owned club used encouraged team building and sportsmanship from everyone in the event. Members, visiting professionals, and staff are still talking about what a successful event this was. In addition to the on-court fun, a silent auction and raffle were held with all proceeds going directly the Gateway Domestic Violence Center. Everyone at CCC is already looking forward to next year’s event.

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Padel Haus Atlanta Opens in Midtown While tennis has long dominated Atlanta’s court sports scene, a new racquet sport is making waves in the city. Padel Haus Atlanta, the city’s first covered padel club, opened in the historic Westside Paper building in West Midtown, introducing this rapidly growing sport to the local community. Played on an enclosed court approximately 25-percent smaller than a tennis court, padel incorporates glass walls into live play, adding new dimensions of strategy and excitement. The sport is played in doubles using solid, stringless rackets and a depressurized tennis ball. Padel emphasizes strategy, teamwork, and quick reflexes — making it instantly accessible to players of all skill levels. What sets Padel Haus apart, owners say, is its premium facility and comprehensive offerings. The 24,500-square-foot venue features six, state-of-the-art courts with 40-foot ceiling heights. Amenities include a juice bar, upscale locker rooms, a pro shop, and the Padel Haus Academy, which is led by Coach Simon Castello, who has more than 15 years of experience teaching padel around the world. “Padel is the perfect complement to tennis,” says Santiago Gomez, CEO and Founder of Padel Haus. “Many of our members are ALTA players looking for ways to stay active year-round and enjoy a different style of competitive play. We’re thrilled to bring this incredible sport to Atlanta and become part of the community that makes this city such a tennis hub.” Learn more at padel.haus/atlanta.

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A Big Shout Out to Our ALTA Sponsors We would like to extend major appreciation and heartfelt thanks to the ALTA sponsors who provide support to our organization throughout the year. Ameris Bank has been an active part of our City Finals and other promotional events. Coca-Cola United has provided support through its brand partners such as Smartwater, Core Power, and Gold Peak Tea. RS Andrews ran its Serving Up Comfort campaign throughout the spring and summer, and their summer patrol was a big hit with our members who received some great prizes. You can’t go wrong with Resurgens Orthopaedics who keep all of us informed of the latest therapy trends, share tips on injury prevention, and help better educate us so we can keep hitting the courts. We also want to give major thanks to Hennessy Automobile Companies which has supported our members at City Finals and provided exceptional and quality service to our ALTA members. Thank you! Some sponsors were able to attend last year’s annual meeting. Pictured above are ALTA Marketing Director Emmy Powell, Coca-Cola Director of Operational Marketing Jake Powell, Hennessy Automobile Companies Fixed Operations Director Chris Klbecka, Hennessy Automobile Companies President Stephanie Frink, and Net News Publisher John Hanna. LOB_Netnews_0624 2.qxp_half horizontal 6/5/24 4:01 PM Page 1

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ARA Honors Atlanta’s Top Tennis Pros The holidays were in full swing as the American Racket Sports Association (formerly GPTA) celebrated many of the hard-working tennis pros in Atlanta during its award program and holiday dinner at Olde Towne Athletic Club. ARA CEO Shaun Boyce said the organization is extremely proud of how far the ARA has come since evolving out of the GPTA, and the award recipients are all examples of the greatness in their industry. “Our association awards offer national recognition to our most deserving members,” Boyce said. “The quality these individuals, business owners, and competitors have shown in 2025 is exceptional and sets a standard worth showcasing.”

Congratulations to the 2025 ARA award winners! George Amaya Director of the Year

Event of the Year

Alejandro Garcia, Arcis Golf – The Manor Golf and Country Club

TPC Sugarloaf Charity Week – Mike Robertson and Jim Carella

Athletes Youth Success Institute – Jonathan Hart

Hardcore Tennis – Eric Burke

Community Outreach Award

Independent Professional of the Year

Wes Adam

Adult Professional of the Year

Greg Caccia – Chattahoochee Country Club Pickleball Professional of the Year

Ross Cottrell – Pickle and Social Gwinnett Player of the Year

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Sebastian Nunez

GPTA Service Award

Danny Tarpley

Hall of Fame 2025 Inductee

Jim Carella

Marcus Hurtig – Oz Tennis Academy Advocate of the Year

Andrew Minnelli – Bighorn Golf Club

Photos: Top – Alejandro Garcia and ARA President Stewart Russell; Middle – Ross Cottrell; Bottom – Jim Carella

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ALTA Foundation Announces 2026 Award Opportunities L. Keith Wood Scholarships Now in its eighth year, the ALTA Foundation is proud to continue offering the L. Keith Wood Scholarship in 2026. Eight outstanding high school seniors will each receive a $2,500 scholarship to assist with tuition at an accredited university, college, or technical school. To qualify for this prestigious award, students must have taken part in the ALTA Junior League, Junior AA program, Junior Challenge Ladder, or the Foundation’s START program. Applicants should also reflect a genuine dedication to community service and show how tennis has shaped their development, both as players and as individuals. Scholarship applications will open in late February 2026, with awards announced in May.

Announcing the Bryan Shepherd Award The tennis community lost a beloved member last year with the passing of Bryan Shepherd, a passionate player, coach, and volunteer whose involvement spanned ALTA, USTA, ITA, GPTA, and beyond.

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To honor Bryan’s lasting impact, ALTA board members Lamar Scott and Rita Maloof have established the Bryan Shepherd Award, celebrating his legacy of mentorship, community service, and love for the game. The award will provide financial support or educational opportunities for students from underserved communities who are making a difference in their communities and striving to create a better future for themselves and others. Scott shared, “I am proud to have known Bryan on the court, but even more as a close friend. His legacy lives on in every match played, in every smile shared on the court, and in the stories we’ll continue to share about a man who truly loved the game — and everyone he touched along the way.” Shepherd’s love for tennis touched everyone around him. His spirit lives on through the students he taught, the teammates he inspired, and the countless park-goers who witnessed his joy and dedication on the court. More details about the Bryan Shepherd Award will be released soon.


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ALTA Partners with Agnes Scott College to Study Membership Data At the beginning of last year, 2025 ALTA President Rita Maloof was contacted by Dr. Li Qi, Department of Economics and Business Management (and ALTA member!), from Agnes Scott College about a potential partnership utilizing her students to assist us with data analysis. “Dr. Qi’s students were used to working with case studies, and she was looking for an opportunity to work on a real-time project with community impact to which the students could relate,” said Maloof. Dr. Qi first joined ALTA in 2022 and learned a little bit about its history from the website and from Net News magazine. When she mentioned ALTA to tennis friends outside Atlanta; they were amazed — even jealous—of the opportunities ALTA offers to recreational players. “That made me realize how unique this organization is and piqued my curiosity about how ALTA grew to become the world’s largest city tennis league,” Qi said. She was also struck by Maloof’s message about connecting people and communities. “That has certainly been my personal experience. Tennis has not only taught me a new sport,” she commented. “It has served as a bridge to new friendships and introduced me to neighborhoods across our city that I had never visited, even after living in Atlanta for many years.” ALTA was able to provide the student team with non-proprietary data, and they created base impressions of the organization. The records included data from 2000-2025. Maloof said this gave ALTA the opportunity to validate directional and strategic initiatives using impressions provided by an objective third party. The data showed that ALTA has a large body of extraordinarily loyal membership. Even after the pandemic-related dip, most players returned within a few years. Over the past decade, ALTA has had more women members (56 percent) than men (44 percent). The average age of ALTA players is 45. The leagues with the highest participation are Mixed Doubles and Sunday Women, followed by Men and Thursday Women. “The biggest surprise for my students was the geographic distribution of members,” Qi said. “It has remained remarkably stable for two decades, but with a stark contrast between north and south Atlanta. There is not much tennis below I-20 (except for recent growth in the 30316 zip code).”

Qi’s research showed that sustaining and growing membership requires retaining current members as well as attracting new players. Several factors influence this, including competition from pickleball, competition from other leagues such as Ultimate Tennis and T2, and access to court facilities. “Without sufficient facilities, potential players simply cannot participate,” she said. Maloof explained this is just the first phase of the project which provided a baseline around membership demographics, facility information, and league trends. Phase two will take a deeper look at resource utilization and potential growth opportunities. “It’s been such a valuable experience applying data analytics to support a community organization that promotes both tennis and connection across Atlanta,” said student Jiaqi Pu. “As a professor, I am always seeking ways to extend learning beyond the classroom and show students how their academic skills translate into real-world value,” Qi added. “This project brought all of that together, making it both fun and deeply meaningful for me and my students.”

Dr. Li Qi, Hal & Julia T. Professor of Free Enterprise, and data analysis interns, Jiaqi Pu; Nicole Young; Wongelawit Zerga; and Ana Janet Resendiz Avila. Not pictured: An Nguyen.

Big Plates for Horseshoe Bend

Congratulations! Five couples playing out of Horseshoe Bend Country Club in Roswell added big plates to their tennis trophy cases last fall. The Sunday Women’s B3 team won City Finals, as did the Men’s B3 team. Several of them play on the same mixed doubles team, too. Will there be another championship for this group? Pictured (left to right): Brennan Sullivan, Beth Sullivan, Adam Kessler, Christie Kessler, Eric Melcher (on a stick), Lindsay Melcher, Courtney Aultman, Stephen Aultman, Holly Oetting, and Clark Oetting.

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The Atlanta Cup Debuts with Star Power and a Fresh Vision for Tennis The inaugural Atlanta Cup delivered exactly what the city’s tennis-loving community hoped for: a high-energy night of world-class exhibition play, hometown pride, and a new tradition that already feels at home on Atlanta’s sports calendar. Held December 6 at Gas South Arena, the one-night showcase brought together global standouts Naomi Osaka, Aryna Sabalenka, Nick Kyrgios, and local favorite Ben Shelton in front of a crowd that matched the players point for point in energy. The evening kicked off with an electric exhibition set from INTENNSE, setting the tone for a night that felt distinctly and authentically Atlanta. As the arena filled, what stood out wasn’t just the caliber of tennis, but the enthusiastic crowd as well. Attendees were a true ref lection of the city’s diversity, creating an atmosphere that felt new, welcoming, and deeply connected to the community. In the women’s headliner, world No. 1 Sabalenka topped former world No. 1 and four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka 6–3, 4–6, 10–4 in a match tiebreak, giving fans a thrilling contrast of styles and competitive fire. On the men’s side, Shelton, one of the fastest-rising talents

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on the ATP Tour, earned a straight-sets win over Kyrgios, 7–6, 6–3, punctuating the night with a hometown victory. Event founder Jason Dolan said the goal from the beginning was to create an event that felt rooted in the heartbeat of the city. “We wanted the Atlanta Cup to reflect Atlanta in every way,” Dolan said. “When fans look around the arena and see themselves represented — on the court, on the mic, and in the stands — the sport becomes more accessible and more electric. We are grateful that the Atlanta tennis community embraced this first year with open arms. They’re our priority. Their support is our foundation, and we’re eager to keep building this event further with them.” That sense of representation wasn’t an announcement or an initiative. It was simply the natural result of designing an event with community at its center. The diversity, the energy, the engagement from the first match to the last served as its own statement. Representation didn’t need a speech; it was baked into the experience. Wit h st rong at tenda nce, sta r

participation and an atmosphere that resonated far beyond the scorelines, the Atlanta Cup’s debut left a clear message: Atlanta isn’t waiting for the tennis world to hand it a permanent place on the calendar. It’s building one. And if the first year is any indication, this event may set the standard for how offseason exhibitions evolve — rooted in community, powered by design, and reflective of the audiences tennis has long hoped to reach.


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Credit One Charleston Open Returns With Enhanced Fan Experiences The Credit One Charleston Open, North America’s premier women’s-only tennis tournament, will return for its 54th year in 2026 from March 28 to April 5. As the kickoff to the WTA Tour’s clay-court season, the event takes place annually at Credit One Stadium and has been recognized as the WTA 500 Tournament of the Year in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Tickets for the 2026 tournament are on sale now. The tournament’s continued success is fueled by the recent renovation and modernization of Credit One Stadium, an elevated fan experience, and a consistently world-class player field that delivers top-tier competition year after year. The 2026 tournament already features two top 10 players in its draw, Americans and former Charleston champions Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys. Building on the success of last year’s

Coastline Lounge, the 2026 tournament will further enhance this premium hospitality space, located on the court’s baseline, offering unparalleled views, elevated comfort, and coastal-inspired cuisine from Sullivan’s Fish Camp. “As we look ahead to the 2026 Charleston Open, we want to thank our incredible fans and partners, whose support has made this tournament a standout on the tennis calendar,” said Bob Moran, President of Beemok Sports & Entertainment. “[This] year, we’re focused on elevating the fan experience with more ways to enjoy the matches, upgraded hospitality throughout the stadium, and some exciting new spaces and events we can’t wait to share. Charleston continues to be the perfect home for world-class women’s tennis, and 2026 promises to be another unforgettable celebration.” New for 2026, the tournament will

host an on-site shopping market, featuring six local vendors offering handcrafted and bespoke goods. Guests can also enjoy a new restaurant space, available with daily seatings, providing a relaxed and leisurely dining experience. The 2026 tournament will introduce new theme nights, including Ladies’ Night, Educators’ Night, Military & First Responders Night, Women/Girls in Sports Night, and Date Night, each featuring specialized programming, activations and ticketing incentives. The tennis-focused Fan Zone, presented in partnership with USTA South Carolina, will return as well, offering hands-on tennis activities and games designed to test skills and inspire the next generation of players. Special discounts and ticket information are available at creditonecharlestonopen.com or by calling 843.856.7900.

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K-Swiss has announced the release of the Hypercourt Express 3. The new shoe builds upon the legacy of the Hypercourt Express 2 — America’s #1 tennis shoe — bringing next-generation performance to the court. The company says the new shoe delivers upgraded comfort, a secure fit, and enhanced durability for elevated play. Staytied laces and a heel-grip lining keep the foot locked in place, while an ultra-light, ex t ra-cushioned midsole prov ides long-lasting comfort. A molded TPU shank adds lateral stability, and a highly durable rubber outsole reinforces high-wear zones to protect against excessive toe-dragging and to stand up to the toughest play. The result is a modern, high-performance shoe built to keep you moving confidently on every point. Learn more at kswiss.com.

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WalletHub recently named Atlanta the 4th Most Fun City in America. The personal finance company’s annual ranking attempts to establish the U.S. cities that offer the most entertainment value per dollar spent. The top five cities on the list this year are Las Vegas, Orlando, Miami, Atlanta, and New Orleans. “To help Americans find the cities with the most significant number and variety of fun yet cost-effective options, WalletHub compared more than 180 U.S. cities based on 65 key metrics,” the company reports. “They range from fitness centers per capita to movie costs to the average business hours of breweries.” Atlanta stands out for professional sports, restaurants, public pools and of course, for the number of tennis courts. Learn more at wallethub.com.


BOAST Launches Winter 2026 Apparel BOAST celebrates the rebel spirit of American tennis culture in its new campaign featuring professional tennis player Karue Sell. Shot on location throughout Palm Springs, the campaign brings to life BOAST’s unmistakable blend, 1970’s heritage, and off-court individuality. In a news release, BOAST says Karue Sell embodies the company’s confident, effortless approach to modern tennis culture. Featuring both performance-driven and lifestyle apparel, each set concept introduces a new chapter for the brand. From dramatic, high-contrast court scenes at La Quinta Resort & Club showcasing technical fabrics, to relaxed, lifestyle moments inside the Colony Palms Hotel and Bungalows where performance and lifestyle pieces meet vintage styling, BOAST is brought from the court into real life. “With Karue Sell as the main character of the BOAST Palm Springs campaign, we aimed to tap into what BOAST has always been about — real sport with a smart, slightly irreverent edge,” said Sunni Fleming, Chief Brand Officer. “Karue, featured in the backdrop of Palm Springs, had the perfect vibe and visuals to bring BOAST to life.” “Karue is the perfect ambassador as we continue to grow the BOAST brand. He brings together performance, authenticity, and modern tennis culture in a way that aligns seamlessly with who we are,” said Matt Feuer, President & CEO. “He connects naturally with the next generation of tennis players and fans, while honoring the legacy of the game we were built on.” Learn more at boastusa.com.

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Last Issue’s Trivia Contest Winner Is … Congratulations! We drew our winner from a pool of readers who submitted correct answers, and Daniel Morris, Wexford Men’s B4 won a Fast Track Tennis Feedback System! Try your luck with this issue’s contest and see if you can join the ranks of our previous trivia contest winners. Here is the original quiz and the correct answers: 1. Who is the ALTA member who had an article published in Vogue? Lia Picard 2. Where was the ALTA Wheelchair Pickleball Mixer held? Planet Pickle in Suwanee 3. Which long-time (100+ seasons) captain plays out of Terrell Mill? Susan Lynn Eder

January/February Trivia Contest Enter for your chance to win Coca-Cola Polar Bear Plush To enter the contest, correctly answer the following three questions, in addition to submitting a new favorite courtside recipe, and mail it to New South Publishing, Attn: Cory Sekine-Pettite, 9040 Roswell Road, Suite 210, Atlanta, GA 30350. Answers and recipes may also be submitted online at netnewsmag.com. Hint: The answers can be found in this issue. Entry deadline: Wednesday, February 4.

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ALTA 2025 ANNUAL MEETING

Changing things up a little is sometimes a good thing, and 2025 ALTA Board Chair Lamar Scott described the road we have taken toward a huge change for the 91-year-old organization.

A Wrap on ALTA’s 2025 MOVING FORWARD “While ALTA’s primary focus has historically been JUST tennis, most of you are familiar with our venture into pickleball,” Scott told everyone present at the 2025 annual meeting in November. “While we do remain true to our roots, we also recognize the importance of growing our membership and investing in a racquet sport that certainly won’t be going away any time soon. We started this journey back in 2022, with discussion about how to incorporate ALTA in the growth of this game and how to increase membership. We did not want to function in a vacuum though, so we called in other pickleball leaders in the city and even some of our members to iron out expectations and how to approach adding pickleball.” ALTA has now become the largest local pickleball league in the country with over 10,000 members! “We started with introducing our members to the game with several pickleball socials and gatherings just to foster interest,” Scott said. “Then in 2023, we embarked on our first pickleball league with only one season. We had almost 5,000 members for pickleball during that inaugural season. In 2024, that increased to over 8,200 members. This year, we increased by about 30 percent to over 10,800 members! We have more plans to expand over next year.” Another step forward involved ALTA’s sponsorship of The Atlanta Cup. While the loss of The Atlanta Open seemed like a step back, The Atlanta Cup brought professional tennis back to our area in December. Featuring Ben Shelton, Nick Kyrgios, Aryna Sabalenka, and Naomi Osaka, the debut of this event proved that Atlanta loves tennis.

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The ALTA Foundation reached deep into the community in 2025, according to outgoing Foundation President Cameron Turner. Over $130,000 was given to deserving programs and individuals. The ALTA Grant Program awards funds to nonprofits that have tennis and/or pickleball programs that serve at-risk communities, veterans, developmentally disabled and adaptive sports programs. Twenty-one non-profits received grants from the ALTA Foundation in 2025. The Keith L. Wood Scholarship Program awarded eight scholarships, totaling $24,000, to deserving high schoolers last year. These students not only excel in school but are serving in their community, working jobs, volunteering as mentors or tutors, and participating in tennis and other extracurricular activities. The START Grant program supports Title 1 schools where access to tennis programs is not always available. “I am excited to report that we are now supporting 21 Title 1 high schools across metro-Atlanta with $42,500 in funding to buy uniforms, racquets, ball machines, nets, and more,” Turner said. “And what is even more exciting is that this is a 162-percent increase of schools over the past four years!”

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SERVING OTHERS


ALTA ANNUAL MEETING

Left: Rita Maloof and 2026 President David Rowe; Right: 2025 Chairman Lamar Scott and 2026 Chairman Linda Shepherd.

SPENDING WISELY ALTA Treasurer Susan Levin let everyone know that the organization is stable and financially sound. “I’m happy to report we are continuing to grow with another two-percent increase in revenue over last October and our pickleball growth continues to lead the way,” Levin said. As of the end of October, ALTA’s expenses were seven percent higher than at the same time in 2024. However, the added costs were mostly attributed to preplanned purchases, including the new coordinator shirts, according to Levin. “As we look forward to 2026 with great anticipation of what’s to come, our Board of Directors have approved the 2026 budget so we’re all ready to start the new year,” she concluded.

CONNECTING Connecting with our members, our community, and our future as one of the country’s elite racquet sport organizations was the most important goal ALTA President Rita Maloof set for 2025. In wrapping up her year at the helm, Maloof gave many examples of how she and ALTA made good on the promise of connecting with others. “In 2025, we connected with 10,303 tennis teams — 197,343 participants across league play. We played 33,474 tennis matches and 4,046 pickleball matches,” she explained. “We recognized eight captains who have served in that role for over 100 seasons. We celebrated over 20 captains who have served at least 75 seasons and over 100 captains who have led their teams for at least 50 seasons.”

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LISTENING David Rowe is the 2026 ALTA President, and he is ready to listen. “As we look ahead, I want to continue that forward motion by strengthening communication between volunteers, captains, and leadership — perhaps even creating a more streamlined way for suggestions and feedback to reach us quickly and directly,” said Rowe. “ALTA members need to know their voices matter and that they are being heard. Listening to those voices builds connection, and connection with our members builds momentum.” Scott closed the meeting by thanking the many volunteers who have made ALTA what it is. He emphasized how important the relationships are between the volunteers, the members, the families, and the community. “Often when we travel, we wear an ALTA visor or a shirt, and it’s amazing how many people approach us from around the world who have an ALTA connection,” he said. “People often tell us there is nothing like ALTA anywhere else in the country and abroad, and it is true. We ALL have a story … we have something special here, and it is my hope that I have been a good steward of that.”

Top: 100+season captains Jennifer Maceyko, Carl Michelakos, and Steven Thomas. Center: 25-year service award winners Sandy Depa and Martha Harvey. Bottom: ALTA Foundation Board: Cameron Turner, Terry Godbold, and Mimi McFall.

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ALTA 2025 AWARD RECIPIENTS & OFFICERS

2025 Award Recipients Ruby

ALTA Gold Pin

Diamond in Coin

Lamar Scott

Didi Chapdelaine G. Erica Allen Terri Astuto

Angie Baker Shannon Odam

Chairman of the Board

20 Years of Service

Tsavorite

Executive Committee President

Honorary Membership

Rita Maloof

15 Years of Service Diane Royston Karen Sullivan Kim Freeman Mike Clance

Diamond In Racquet

Executive Committee/Board of Directors, First Year Diane Royston Gidget Kettle Kim Freeman Nicole Jennings Rusty Jones

Bezel Rope for Coin 10 Years of Service

Angela Selmon Debbie Adams Gregory McAfee Kim Dlugolenski Rebecca Williams

25-Year Hall of Fame Lori Gangwisch Martha Harvey Sandy Depa

Five Years of Service

Gold Coin

Two Years of Service Barbara Goldstein Brenda Garrett David Huntley Donald Freeman George Walter Jan Hartzfeld Logan Brown Maggie Decan Mark Nations Maryellen Stockton Paige Hodges Rose Prejean-Harris Sandy Bishop Sherese Stringfield Steven Thomas

2026 Officers & Executive Committee 2026 ALTA Executive Committee

2026 ALTA Officers Linda Shepherd

Board Chairman

Chequetta Allen

2024 ALTA President

Rita Maloof

2025 ALTA President

David Rowe

2026 ALTA President

ALTA Foundation President 2026 Elected Member

Treasurer

Secretary/First Vice President

Treasurer

Secretary

Treasurer

Vice President Men’s League

Steven Thomas

Vice President Sunday Women’s League

Cameron Turner

Greg McAfee

Vice President Thursday Women’s League Vice President Senior Leagues

Vice President Senior Day Leagues

Vice President Mixed Doubles League Vice President Junior Leagues

2026 ALTA Foundation Board of Directors President

Secretary

Terry Godbold

Karen Sullivan

2025 Elected Member

President

First Vice-President

Vice President Junior Challenge Ladder

Vice President Events and Tournaments

Terry Godbold

Cameron Turner

Mimi McFall

Vice President of Special Programs Vice President of Pickleball President’s Appointee 2025 President 2024 President

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David Rowe

Greg McAfee

Karen Carroll

Cameron Turner

Drew Meyer

Candace Cole

Diane Royston Mike Clance

Rusty Jones

Nicole Jennings Kim Freeman

Gina Woods

Carol Brasher

Mark LaRotonda

Henry Vincent Keri Beck

Rita Maloof

Chequetta Allen Mimi McFall


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ALTA’s Best of the Best 2025 League Coordinators of the Year BY GINA CLANCE, NET NEWS ASSISTANT EDITOR

Paige Hodges

Maryellen Stockton

Mixed Doubles League

Joan Appelbaum

Junior Leagues

Senior Leagues

Hometown: Denver, Colorado

Hometown: Oneonta, Alabama

Hometown: Carmel, Indiana

“What truly sets Paige apart is her proactive approach to problem-solving and her unparalleled communication skills,” said Mixed Doubles League Vice President Nicole Jennings. “She is always quick to respond to questions, resolve issues, and to ensure that everyone feels heard and valued. Her ability to motivate and inspire others is truly remarkable. She leads by example and encourages a spirit of camaraderie and sportsmanship both on and off the court. Her contributions have not only positively impacted the league but have also continued to inspire and make a lasting impact on the ALTA community.”

“Maryellen has been a positive asset to our group of Junior coordinators,” said Junior Leagues Vice President Kim Freeman. “She has a very good rapport with the team managers and comes with a lot of knowledge and experience since she has managed her son’s teams for many years. Her overall, Beth Harris, indicated that she handles parent and team manager problems with grace and understanding and recently received and read a manager text at 4:30 a.m.! During City Finals, she steps up and goes above and beyond and always approaches our long days with a lot of enthusiasm.”

“Joan has been a volunteer for ALTA for 24 years. She has held every position available, including employee — Chairman, President, First VP, Thursday Women VP, Overall, Coordinator for Sunday, Thursday Women, Senior Mixed, Senior Women, Captain, Co-captain, and so on,” according to Senior Leagues Vice President Seth Appelbaum. “Her knowledge and love for ALTA — from the rules to the history — is matched by few. Her passion is amazing. She is always available to answer questions for team captains and other volunteers. As the VP these past two years, she made my job much easier and almost stress-free.”

“My favorite thing about being an ALTA volunteer is the incredible people I’ve met along the way, from fellow volunteers and ALTA leaders to our amazing members,” Hodges said. “City Finals is truly the best day of the season for a coordinator. There’s nothing like seeing the excitement on players’ faces, whether they are making their first City Finals appearance or returning for another. The energy, the team spirit, the matching outfits, and the friendly competition all capture what makes ALTA so special. We have the best members, and I feel so lucky to meet and get to know so many of them through this role.”

Helping other team managers is what motivated Stockton to join ALTA’s volunteers. “I’ve managed my son’s junior team several times and have captained my Sunday women’s team, so ALTA has been a big part of both my family and community life,” she said. “I enjoyed managing my son’s team and wanted to continue supporting the Junior program by helping parent managers throughout the season.”

Appelbaum believes ALTA’s benefits go above and beyond. “ALTA provides an opportunity for competition at levels that everyone can enjoy,” she said. “ALTA brings people together for fun, exercise, and camaraderie that lasts beyond the tennis court. All good things for a happy, healthy life!”

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Each year, ALTA honors several volunteers who have stood out in their respective leagues. We could not promote tennis and serve our members without our army of volunteers! They are truly what keeps ALTA going! Meet your 2025 Coordinators of the Year!


Traci Baskin Sunday Women’s League Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia “I am pleased to nominate Traci Baskin for Coordinator of the Year. She has been a Coordinator for our League for three years,” said Sunday Women’s League Vice President Diane Royston. “She has excelled in her role as the coordinator for the ALTA Sunday Women’s teams, demonstrating exceptional responsiveness and commitment throughout the season. Her captains know they can count on her for timely communication and reliable guidance, and she consistently ensures that the levels for which she is responsible run smoothly. She demonstrates deep knowledge of the ALTA rules, which is evident in the way she confidently addresses issues and supports her captains. In addition to commitment and knowledge, Traci is delightful to work with, always approachable, and maintains a positive attitude when dealing with demanding captains.” “When Loretta Phillips encouraged me to volunteer for ALTA, I was deeply touched and genuinely excited,” Baskin said. “Tennis isn’t just a sport for me; it’s an extreme passion and a way to build meaningful connections in my community. Taking on the role of coordinator has given me the chance to support other captains and players and give back to the game that means so much to me. It is a privilege to help our league grow and to carry on the mission that Loretta cared so deeply about. I know she would have been proud of this achievement!”

Joan Marcinko Senior Day Leagues Hometown: Greensburg, Pennsylvania “Many people know this person because she has been a fixture in ALTA for many years,” said Senior Day Leagues Vice President Rusty Jones. “I have had the pleasure of volunteering alongside her multiple times in my ALTA career. She is definitely a ‘volunteer’s volunteer’ because she teaches by example and when dealing with the membership, she listens and then is generally spot on with her knowledge of the rules and the penalties associated with whatever the violation is.”

“I’ve lived in Atlanta for over 40 years,” Marcinko said. “When my middle daughter, Jamae, was on the ALTA Challenge Ladder in the late 1990’s, I felt like I had to ‘pay back’ for the opportunities she had playing on the ladder. I was a ladder manager, overall, then VP. After the ladder, I took on the job as VP of tournaments. I’ve also served as VP of Special Programs (twice) and was recently the VP of the Senior Day League, my favorite! Over 25 years, I’ve loved being an ALTA volunteer!”

Stephen Taylor Pickleball League Hometown: Redondo Beach, California “When looking to add additional coordinators for pickleball this year, we reached out to past league captains and Stephen quickly raised his hand,” Pickleball League Vice President Greg McAfee said. “Since joining as a pickleball volunteer this spring, Stephen has filled any need the league needed whether covering other levels at City Finals or simply answering the many questions our teams had for him. Stephen will undoubtedly continue to help the league grow through his knowledge and leadership.” Taylor has played ALTA tennis since the 1980s and knows how far the league’s reputation has traveled. “ALTA has provided an identity to our city that extends well beyond our local borders,” he said. “I have traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and whenever I talk to someone who loves tennis it seems they have always heard of Atlanta’s ALTA tennis league. It is well recognized and respected for its quality of play as well as the size of the league. ALTA has given our community a place to play, meet new people and develop lifelong friendships, not to mention the ability to brag about our coveted bag tags.”

Suzanne Anderson Thursday Women’s League Hometown: Hamilton, Ohio “Suzanne has been an integral part of the ALTA community since 2003, volunteering her time and talents in a variety of roles,” according to Thursday Women’s League Vice President Siobhan Schaeffer. “She is known for her reliability and willingness to

help, often stepping up to assist wherever she’s needed, embodying the true spirit of volunteerism that defines ALTA. Her dedication, professionalism, and positive attitude have made a lasting impact on countless players and coordinators alike. Suzanne’s dependability and commitment have earned her the respect and appreciation of fellow players and coordinators alike.” After moving to the Atlanta area in 1998, Anderson fell in love with playing tennis. “I started by captaining my team and becoming a score keeper when ALTA had them back in the day,” she said. “My coordinator told me that I should be a coordinator, so I signed up and became one in 2003. ALTA brings the community together in shared experiences, meeting people from all over the city, and enjoying great activities.”

Parker Wilson Men’s League Hometown: Temple, Georgia “Parker Wilson, though a relatively new coordinator for the men’s league, is the clear choice for the Men’s League Coordinator of the Year,” Men’s League Vice President Drew Meyer said. “His impact on the organization has been nothing short of massive. His passion for tennis and dedication to improving the ALTA experience for our members is not only noticed but deeply appreciated. Parker’s proactive approach and enthusiasm have reinvigorated the league, creating a more engaging and enjoyable environment for everyone. He consistently goes above and beyond, demonstrating a remarkable commitment that extends far beyond his few seasons of service. We are incredibly fortunate to have him as part of our team, and this award is a welldeserved recognition of his outstanding contributions.” “ALTA gives us a great reason to get out of the house on the weekends and enjoy time with friends,” said Wilson. “It keeps us active while also introducing us to people we might have never met otherwise. Some of my closest friendships were formed through ALTA, and the memories we’ve made together go far beyond the court. It’s amazing how ALTA can bring neighborhoods together and make a big city feel a little smaller!”

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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Meet This Year’s Executive Committee BY GINA CLANCE, NET NEWS ASSISTANT EDITOR

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David Rowe, President Hometown: Chicago, Illinois Career: Home remodeling How did you get involved with ALTA as a player, then as a volunteer? I started playing ALTA when I moved to Alpharetta. Beer and donuts on a Saturday morning — how could I say no? I was frustrated with a rule (wish I could remember the rule), and I said to a friend that I wish I could be involved with changing a rule. He said that the only way to do that was get involved and become a VP and get on the rules committee. I started with Senior Men’s a year later. What’s one thing you still want to accomplish in your lifetime? Retirement If you could make the ultimate sandwich, what would be on it? Pastrami, provolone cheese, onions, and yellow mustard. What would you title your autobiography? “Why Did I Do That?”

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What’s your favorite thing about your favorite holiday? Christmas. It’s all about being with family and friends and sharing time with each other. I also love giving gifts to the people I love. I put a ton of thought into what to give them, and I enjoy seeing how they react to the gift.

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Greg McAfee, First Vice President

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Hometown: Dayton, Ohio Career: Life Insurance and Tennis Court Construction How did you get involved with ALTA as a player, then as a volunteer? Moved to Atlanta in 2005; my wife’s coworker was on a team, and she invited her to play. I would go and watch and then joined a men’s team in the spring of 2006. I volunteered as captain the next season. About 10 years later, a tennis friend of mine asked me to join ALTA as a coordinator. I did and the rest, as they say, is history! What’s the best way to start the day? Coffee and donuts If you could “un-invent” something, what would it be and why? The Tesla Cybertruck; it’s just ugly. What’s the strangest thing in your fridge/freezer? Skyline Chili 3-way What’s your ideal way to spend your birthday? Playing tennis or pickleball, good food, and with friends and family.

Cameron Turner, Treasurer Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia Career: Executive Director of the Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter How did you get involved with ALTA as a player, then as a volunteer? I started playing ALTA when I was eight years old when we moved into a new neighborhood in East Cobb. I have been playing ALTA ever since … 39 years! What’s the best way to start the day? A large pot of French pressed Texas Pecan coffee If you could “un-invent” something, what would it be and why? I would un-invent video games so the world would be more present and go outside more. What three words would you use to describe yourself? Loyal, kind, accountable. What’s your favorite thing about your favorite holiday? I love the Christmas season because of time I get to spend with family, beautiful lights and decoration, Andy Williams on the record player, and “The Shop Around the Corner” on the television.

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Hometown: Toronto, Ontario Career: Industrial Engineer (ramblin’ wreck), Domestic Engineer, School Volunteer Extraordinaire, Small Business Owner/Partner, Retiree How did you get involved with ALTA as a player, then as a volunteer? It all started a little over 20 years ago. I ran into my son’s fifth grade teacher leaving the school with her tennis gear in tow and asked if she had a “big match” that evening. She told me she was on her way to coach practice for a team of 40+-year-old women. She joked that they were all new to tennis when she had started coaching them, and that she always “had to have a beer” after those early coaching sessions. I joined a few months later. We started a Sunday ALTA team in Spring 2006. We needed volunteers to be captain and co-captain, so my friend said “I’ll do it! C’mon Karen!” And so started my ALTA volunteerism. If you could “un-invent” something, what would it be and why? WMDs! ‘Nuff said. What’s the strangest thing in your fridge/freezer? Just checked. There is a candlestick holder in my freezer. I had to ask my husband about it. Apparently, the remnants of a candle are stuck in the bottom and putting it the freezer makes removing the wax “easy.” What three words would you use to describe yourself? Optimistic, perfectionist, nice. What would you title your autobiography? “A Nice Karen — Just Bee-Boppin’ Thru Life”

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Karen Carroll, Secretary

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Candace Cole, Thursday Women’s League VP

Diane Royston, Sunday Women’s League VP

Hometown: Miami, Florida

Hometown: Niagara Falls, New York

Career: Property Management

Career: 25 years in electronics distribution, 10 years in corrugated

How did you get involved with ALTA as a player, then as a volunteer? In 1998, a new tennis team formed in my neighborhood, and I thought it would be a great way to meet some of the women. I captained teams and have been actively involved as a player ever since. I became a volunteer with ALTA when my middle son started in tennis. I had become friends with one of my opponents, who happened to be the Junior VP. We started talking, and before I knew it, I had a new “job!” What’s the best way to start the day? The best way to start the day is with a cup of coffee, my Connections game (and getting the answer in four!), and a few quiet minutes to get organized for the day ahead. What’s the strangest thing in your fridge/freezer? The random collection of “mystery” labeled containers — leftovers my husband fully intended to eat and then forgot about. It’s like archaeological layers of good intentions. What three words would you use to describe yourself? Organized, dependable, and friendly. What’s your ideal way to spend your birthday? A relaxed day with family and friends, good food, a great dessert, and maybe a little time on the tennis courts if the weather cooperates.

How did you get involved with ALTA as a player, then as a volunteer? I started to play tennis in my subdivision. I met many new neighbors who became good friends. I decided to volunteer with ALTA because of how much tennis meant to me, and I wanted to be part of the organization that offered those experiences. What’s one thing you still want to accomplish in your lifetime? I would like to be able to visit every MLB stadium! What’s the best way to start the day? Sharing the first coffee of the day with a special someone, be it the love of your life, a special friend, or a dear sibling. If you could make the ultimate sandwich, what would be on it? It would be on a crispy-crust roll, would have mayo and honey mustard, and would include ham, provolone cheese, capicola, lettuce and tomato. Not fancy or unusual! What’s your favorite thing about your favorite holiday? My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving because it is focused on family and friends and food. I love cooking and baking and having everyone gather and just enjoying the togetherness.

Rusty Jones, Senior Day Leagues VP Hometown: Knoxville, Tennessee

Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah Career: HealthTeck Product Management Executive How did you get involved with ALTA as a player, then as a volunteer? My involvement with ALTA began after serving as a captain for many seasons. My parents raised me with strong values about giving back to my community, and once I was fully invested as a player, ALTA became the clear place for me to contribute. I was eventually asked to volunteer because of my passion for tennis and the ALTA community. What’s one thing you still want to accomplish in your lifetime? I want to hike the entire Appalachian Trail, not necessarily all at once, but in segments over several years. It’s the ultimate disconnect from the digital world I inhabit daily. I’ve already done a few week-long backcountry hiking/camping trips, and the physical and mental reset that comes with being fully off the grid is incredibly rewarding. What’s the strangest thing in your fridge/freezer? The strangest thing in my freezer is several stacks of unused wooden honeycomb frames. Since I’m a beekeeper, I freeze these frames, which hold the honeycomb, before introducing them to the hive. It’s a standard and necessary practice because freezing them is the best way to safely kill any potential wax moth eggs or pests that might ruin the future comb and harm the bee colony.

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Career: Consumer Product Sales and Food Safety Tech (Retired) How did you get involved with ALTA as a player, then as a volunteer? I took tennis as a PE class when I was in college. My partner and I won the class competition and earned an A for our efforts. I wanted to keep playing, and someone told us about joining an ALTA team. We did and the rest, as they say, is history. What’s one thing you still want to accomplish in your lifetime? I would like to be able to go to Alaska, the Middle East, and Australia. If you could “un-invent” something, what would it be and why? Cell phones, because they make us less social and encourage addiction. What would you title your autobiography? “My Runway Is Getting Shorter” What’s your ideal way to spend your birthday? A trip to a tropical island where the food is awesome and the company is fantastic.

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Drew Meyer, Men’s League VP


Mike Clance, Senior Leagues VP

Kim Freeman, Junior Leagues VP

Hometown: Warner Robins, Georgia

Hometown: Columbus, Ohio

Career: Making the stop lights turn green, yellow, red!

Career: President/CEO of the Freeman/Knight Family

How did you get involved with ALTA as a player, then as a volunteer? Growing up in middle Georgia, I played football and never picked up a tennis racquet. My wife and her parents introduced me to tennis, which I, at first, didn’t think was a real sport! Ha! After we moved into our first house, we formed an ALTA team with our new neighbors, and the game was on. Years later, after being a team captain and a scorekeeper, I applied to be a coordinator and was accepted.

How did you get involved with ALTA as a player, then as a volunteer? I can give Didi Chapdelaine the credit for both! She’s been an ALTA volunteer for 20 years and we’ve been friends for 25 plus! It began with our daughters playing Junior ALTA and then I caught the bug and have been playing and volunteering ever since!

What’s one thing you still want to accomplish in your lifetime? Developing a sense of rhythm so that I can dance with my wife What’s the best way to start the day? With a cup of strong coffee and my devotional. What’s the strangest thing in your fridge/freezer? Bee pollen What would you title your autobiography? “I Was Supposed to be a Doctor”

Nicole Jennings, Mixed Doubles League VP How did you get involved with ALTA as a player, then as a volunteer? I played tennis in high school, so after I had my kids, it made sense to join a ladies team in my neighborhood. In 2007, a friend asked me to coordinate for juniors. That same year, I became a mixed doubles coordinator. What’s one thing you still want to accomplish in your lifetime? Getting my Commercial Pilot License in 2026. What’s the best way to start the day? A morning flight in my Cessna to watch the sun rise. Oh … and coffee. If you could make the ultimate sandwich, what would be on it? Grilled Cheese made with Brie, maple bacon, and blueberries. What’s your favorite thing about your favorite holiday? I absolutely love to sing along to Christmas songs on the radio.

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What’s one thing you still want to accomplish in your lifetime? I’ve been to the US Open several times, and I would love to go to the other big three. If you could make the ultimate sandwich, what would be on it? Salami, pepperoni, ham, fresh mozzarella, banana peppers, lettuce, Italian dressing, and spices on toasted white bread. Sounds like a pub sub, but it’s my favorite! What three words would you use to describe yourself? Nurturing, resilient, adaptable. What’s your ideal way to spend your birthday? At the beach with my family.

Gina Woods, Junior Challenge Ladder VP Hometown: Fort Wayne, Indiana Career: Director of HR / Training and Development How did you get involved with ALTA as a player, then as a volunteer? I first became involved with ALTA as a player when my boss invited me to join his mixed team. That experience introduced me to the organization and its community. Later, a colleague approached me about volunteering and asked if I would be interested in serving as a Ladder Manager for the Junior Challenge Ladder. I accepted because I wanted to give back to the tennis community and help support junior player development. What’s the best way to start the day? Practice gratitude — I take a few minutes to write down three things I’m grateful for. It sets a positive tone for the day. If you could “un-invent” something, what would it be and why? Spam emails — waste of time. What three words would you use to describe yourself? Happy, positive, giving. What’s your ideal way to spend your birthday? Spa day retreat — Treat myself to massages, facials, and relaxation.

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Henry Vincent, Pickleball League VP

Carol Brasher, Events and Tournaments VP

Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana

Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia

Career: Senior IBM IT Engineer

Career: Business Software until tennis and PTA took over my life

How did you get involved with ALTA as a player, then as a volunteer? I had just moved into a new neighborhood and noticed a group of people by the tennis courts with food and drinks. I asked if there was a party going on and one of them mentioned they were on an ALTA tennis team. They convinced me to join, and it was so much fun. While signing up my kids to play, there was an option to volunteer as a Challenge Ladder Manager. After volunteering with the juniors and men’s leagues, my pickleball obsession took over!

How did you get involved with ALTA as a player, then as a volunteer? I started playing ALTA when I was 18 and my mom put me on her ALTA team. I started volunteering as a mixed doubles coordinator with my dad in the 80s when we co- coordinated mixed doubles until 2009. We would bet on the outcome of the city finals. I came out way ahead!

What’s your ideal way to spend your birthday? I would start with a tennis lesson or tennis match, go out to lunch with friends, play some bridge in the afternoon, and end the day with a massage.

If you could make the ultimate sandwich, what would be on it? Everything but the kitchen sink! Seriously, ham, turkey, extra bacon, pickles, everything that Subway offers plus Jersey Mike’s and top it off with each topping Firehouse Subs offers!

What’s your favorite thing about your favorite holiday? Memorial Day or July 4th — no gifts required and just about having fun. Beach or lake is a requirement.

What’s your favorite thing about your favorite holiday? My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving because food is my love language! A well-kept secret is that 30 days before Thanksgiving every year, I go on a diet with a goal to lose 5-7 pounds because I know that on Thanksgiving and the days that follow, I’m going to eat until my heart’s content. So, the cat’s out of the bag.

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Mark LaRotonda, Special Programs VP Hometown: Seaford, New York

Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia Career: Retired How did you get involved with ALTA as a player? I grew up in a recreational tennis family! When ALTA began offering league play at our club, my mom and her friends joined one of the first teams. My siblings and I were all put on junior teams to keep us out of trouble!

Career: Retired — Cell Phone Industry

What’s the best way to start the day? Coffee! Don’t talk to me until after my second cup!

How did you get involved with ALTA as a player, then as a volunteer? I learned about ALTA through the wife of an existing player, after several years became a coordinator, and then was convinced to join the EC.

What’s the strangest thing in your fridge/freezer? Aside from ice packs for every part of your body, you will find ice cubes in every shape and size ready for whatever specialty cocktail you may order.

What’s one thing you still want to accomplish in your lifetime? Go whale watching.

What three words would you use to describe yourself? Happy, old, over-achiever.

What three words would you use to describe yourself? Strong, leader, caring.

What’s your ideal way to spend your birthday? With friends at the beach. It’s my happy place!

What would you title your autobiography? “My Way” What’s your favorite thing about your favorite holiday? Christmas — The excitement and anticipation kids show when they get up on Christmas morning.

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What’s the best way to start the day? Well, first I open my eyes and immediately pray that my pickleball paddle is still where I left it. Then, I sip my freshly squeezed ginger, apple, carrot, kale and lemon juice and whisper to myself, “May my serves be in, may my dinks be low, and may my hand-eye coordination protect me from being targeted by the 20-year-olds at Open Play today.”

If you could “un-invent” something, what would it be and why? The mosquito; these little monsters are the death of me!


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Hometown: Raleigh, North Carolina Career: Fleet Management Professional How did you get involved with ALTA as a player, then as a volunteer? I was taking tennis lessons, and the coach asked if I wanted to play on a team. After I was playing awhile, I was curious about being a scorekeeper because that was the path to being a coordinator. I completed the application online and was asked to be a scorekeeper the same year ALTA introduced the TSS scorecard system. What’s one thing you still want to accomplish in your lifetime? Successfully executing a year that is balanced with enough leisure time that allows me to take a cruise each quarter. If you could make the ultimate sandwich, what would be on it? The ultimate sandwich would have steak, onions, mushrooms, horseradish, grainy mustard loaded onto a freshly baked crusty bread. What three words would you use to describe yourself? Intense, private, and strong-willed. What’s your ideal way to spend your birthday? Hanging out on some warm island catching the sunrise and sunset.

Mimi McFall, ALTA Foundation Representative Hometown: Stamford, Connecticut Career: Retired commercial banker How did you get involved with ALTA as a player, then as a volunteer? When we moved to Atlanta in 1998, we made the decision for me to stop working full-time and stay home with our two young children. It was a big change for me, so I joined an ALTA team! Twenty-seven years later, my early teammates are still some of my closest friends. My teammate, Debbie Gaster, asked me to be her Presidential Appointee, which began my tenure as a volunteer. Since that time, I have had the pleasure of volunteering in a number of capacities. If you could make the ultimate sandwich, what would be on it? Real turkey (not from the deli), avocado, a little mayo, lettuce, and tomato on good sourdough bread.

Keri Beck, President’s Appointee Hometown: Tulsa, Oklahoma Career: Happily retired from the telecom industry How did you get involved with ALTA as a player, then as a volunteer? I first picked up a racquet in 1998 and was hooked! I served as captain, scorekeeper, and then began volunteering in 2011. Have been hooked on ALTA ever since! Such a fantastic group of individuals in this organization that have become lifelong friends. What’s the best way to start the day? A cup of tea on the patio. If you could “un-invent” something, what would it be and why? Pop-up ads! What’s the strangest thing in your fridge/freezer? A paintbrush and paint roller What’s your ideal way to spend your birthday? My son was born on my birthday, so it’s great to spend the day celebrating with the family!

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If you could “un-invent” something, what would it be and why? The Keurig coffee maker. The coffee isn’t any good, and it creates a lot of waste. What would you title your autobiography? “The Book is about Mi(mi)”

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What’s your ideal way to spend your birthday? I don’t have a formula for the perfect birthday celebration. I’m always happy to receive birthday wishes in any form. I do like a cake!

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WINTER GETAWAYS START A WINTERTIME TRADITION

Sea Island Resort Sea Island, Georgia seaisland.com

A breathtaking aerial shot of Sea Island showcasing the unparalleled beauty, nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and marshland.

With its expansive campus, five miles of private beach, and an array of accommodations options that include private cottages, as well as hotel rooms and suites, Sea Island Resort offers guests the opportunity to vacation while maintaining standards for safety and security. Its extensive array of off-thecourt activities, the availability of private lessons, custom clinics, and 16 Har-Tru courts combine to make Sea Island the perfect spot for a winter getaway and a place to improve your game.

Saddlebrook Resort Wesley Chapel, Florida saddlebrook.com 813.973.1111

With 41 courts — including all four Grand Slam surfaces — and 8 dedicated pickleball courts, Saddlebrook’s expansive facility welcomes players of all levels.

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Whether your focus is tennis, golf, relaxation, or a combination of these, Saddlebrook Resort offers an unforgettable Florida escape. With nearly five hundred acres of meticulously maintained grounds, signature courses, elevated dining, and a resort-wide commitment to guest satisfaction, Saddlebrook stands as one of the state’s premier destinations for leisure travelers seeking both activity and indulgence.

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Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort Hilton Head Island, South Carolina PalmettoDunes.com 800.827.3006

The heart of Palmetto Dunes golf beats in the three legend-built courses that surround the golf resort, and while layouts may challenge, the experience always satisfies.

Tennis lovers can book their perfect regional escape at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort on Hilton Head Island. Enjoy tennis court time, lessons, clinics, and more daily at the award-winning Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center. Along with its easy-to-access proximity, Hilton Head Island remains evergreen all year-round, making its 2,000-acre resort an ideal regional destination.

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Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort Miramar Beach, Florida Sandestin.com/tennis 866.953.9560

The Emerald Coast is known to have some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. We can’t think of a better way to relax than on the beach at Sandestin.

Serving up the best tennis experience in Northwest Florida, Sandestin offers 12 world-class HydroGrid clay courts, three hard tennis courts, and six pickleball courts. From private lessons with certified pros to a highly ranked Junior Tennis program, organized clinics, and fun round robin tournaments for both tennis and pickleball players, there’s something for every skill level. Looking for a customized experience or package? Sandestin has a program tailored just for you. Get in the game, tennis or pickleball — then relax, unwind, and experience Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort!

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Cedars East Tennis Resort Longboat Key, Florida rvafl.com/cedars-east 877.230.9838 Cedars East Tennis Resort offers a premier tennis getaway featuring nine Har-Tru clay tennis courts, three Har-Tru clay pickleball courts, an onsite pro shop, seasonal clinics, and professional instruction. Guests enjoy resort amenities including a heated junior oympic-sized pool, modern fitness center, complimentary bicycles, and spacious townhomestyle accommodations. The clubhouse also offers onsite dining and lounge spaces, making it an ideal retreat for players seeking both performance and relaxation.

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For those craving a cool dip, the heated junior olympic-sized swimming pool offers a refreshing break, while the gulf of Mexico’s sugar-white sands and sparkling waters are just a mile away via public beach access.


WINTER GETAWAYS Big Canoe Racquet Club Jasper, Georgia bigcanoepoa.org 706.268.3367

The Big Canoe Racquet Club sponsors round robins, mixers, clinics, leagues, and special events for groups, couples, singles, youth, and seniors year-round. The on-staff tennis pros offer private and group lessons for visiting teams. Come spend the weekend with your teammates learning new strategies and brushing up on your skills to win that ALTA plate!

The “Mountains of Big Canoe” are but a backdrop to the newly updated Racquet Club facility, which can play host to a tennis or pickleball excursion. The 107-year-old former Wolfscratch School underwent a major renovation last year, with an expansion of the tennis and pickleball retail area. Big Canoe has weekly tennis and pickleball clinics for all levels and seven different weekly roundrobins. The club’s amenities include 10 tennis courts (six clay, two hard courts, and two indoor courts) and four standalone pickleball courts. The Racquet Club also can set you up to play on one of Big Canoe’s four bocce courts — or hook up the junior Djokovic’s in your party with a kids’ tennis camp. Plus, there’s hiking, outdoor pools, and a water park.

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Mountain Vibe Vacations The Grande Majestic mountainvibevacations.com 850.888.0515 For a quieter, more secluded escape, check out the many properties from Mountain Vibe Vacations. In North Georgia, they have several cabins in Ellijay with private pickleball courts, and additional homes in Tennessee, including The Grande Majestic. These properties feature indoor and outdoor pools, fire pits, and game rooms.

Experience the pinnacle of luxury, comfort, and family fun in this one-ofa-kind mountaintop estate located in The Summit at Bluff Mountain, just minutes from Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.

Camp Creek Inn Inlet Beach, Florida campcreekinn.com 866.987.2942

This expansive facility features a resort-style family pool with a waterslide and lazy river, zero-entry activity pool, adults-only lap pool, hot tub, and more.

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Located in beautiful South Walton, Florida, along the picturesque 30A corridor, Camp Creek Inn exudes a feeling of laid-back luxury from the moment you arrive. Let relaxation overcome you as you bask in the big blue skies overhead and settle your gaze on the turquoise waters just a short distance away. Every stay at one of the 75 guest rooms and suites immerses you in the Watersound Club “Member for a Stay” experience, including access to the wellness center, tennis and pickleball courts, sprawling pool complex, the top-rated Camp Creek Golf Course, and three private dining venues.


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Serving Above And Beyond

(L-R) Ryleigh Harris, granddaughter; Euodia Harris, mother; Anne Rambo, grandmother; and Kennedi Harris, granddaughter. Anne is a 50+ season captain and encouraged her granddaughters to play tennis. Not pictured is granddaughter, Avery Harris, who has also been an ALTA City Champion.

“Thank you so much for the tote that was sent! Lovely surprise and very much appreciated. I had no idea I have done 65 seasons. It is really all of the wonderful women I have on my teams that make it work. So nice of you and ALTA to recognize us.” –Captain Joyce Chaet

“I just opened the beautiful gifts that were so kindly personally delivered today. They are just lovely — so touching, and I’m honored. I’m proud to be even a small part of ALTA — it’s truly been my lifeline for so many years.” –Captain Danelle Haakenson 48

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Top: Elissa Gilbert, 75+ season captain. Elissa shows off her ALTA gifts; Bottom: Chris Stolte, 50+ season captain. Chris’s team was able to surprise her with a party to thank her for her leadership; Left: Captain Andrew Miller with (L-R) Men’s Overall Coordinator Shannon Odam, Men’s League VP Drew Meyer, and 2026 ALTA President David Rowe.


“That is the kindest recognition of being captain I have ever had. Thank you to the entire ALTA organization.” –Captain Lee King

“I am reaching out to thank the ALTA organization for the very thoughtful personalized tennis bag. It was a wonderful surprise. It is so nice to be recognized!” –Captain Maureen Griffin

“Thank you so very much for the wonderful gifts from ALTA which were personally delivered … such a lovely surprise.” –Captain Wanda Loggins

Captains Serving 50+ Seasons Quinn Aguirre Lenny Amodio Frank Anaya Seth Appelbaum James Askren Betsy Auer Chip Baldwin Gina Ballenger Ray Banwell Rene Beavers Jean Bell Brian Berman Drew Berry Lanny Bittinger Holly Blake Tom Blamire Edward Brandman John Brennan Margaret Brooker Ron Brown Renee Bullard Scott Carroll Cathy Carson Melinda Carson Steve Carson Shirley Carty Casey Caylor

Joyce Chaet Shedrick Champion Stephen Christensen Dale Cochrane Alan Cole Frank Coleman Heather Cotton Guy Damelio Charlie Dino Thanh Doan Jamie Dockter Charles Edwards Barbara Egan Heather Ellington Julie Erickson Brad Fawcett Jeri Finlay Jerry Frix Marie Gaffney Art Garrison Mitch Gilbert Barbara Gradolf Maureen Griffin Teri Harwell Valerie Herendeen Leslie Hester Veronica Hicks

Barbara Hill Drew Hilton Anita Holmes Matthew Holmes Paula Hope Catherine Howard Tamara Irvin Charles Jeffrey Sandy Johnson Jennie Jones Shelia Jones Howard Justan Daniel Kester Diane Kokoska Charlie Kornegay John Kubow Richard Laudano Marsha Leban Keith Letcher Mark Leviton Stephanie Maddock Lennox Marshall Faye McCorkle Diane McIntosh Ken McIntosh Ursula McIntyre Darryl Millard

James Moriarty Mark Morris David Nesselroad Katy Nix Jerri Oram Evangeline Pacleb Parul Patel Phil Perkins David Porter Mika Press Janet Pridgen Michele Przybylinski Anne Rambo Susan Rasmussen Brett Ray Ginger Reeves Nancy Reno Curtis Robertson Jeff Ross Karen Ross Kelly Russell Mike Sanders Nan Schaibly Laurie Schmidt Denise Schmitz Michael Schroth Vivian Scruggs

Jonathan Shaw Sandy Shaw Eileen Shlesinger Jack Silas John Skelton Michael Smith Sunhwa Song Charlie Stanford Christina Stolte Alvin Tighe Jr. Pamela Troutman Elizabeth Turvy Frank Umberger Judith Walden George Walter Carolyn Waters J Renee Watson Mary Ann West Tory Whipple Tracy Whitmore Christine Wilson Jack Wilson Bethany Wirtanen Ann Wood

Captains Serving 75+ Seasons Sandi Barkanich Lee Barton George Draghiceanu Patricia Fortson Sheila Ganues

Elissa Gilbert Danelle Haakenson Chip Houck Mike Inderrieden Lee King

John Landwehr Kirk Leverone Wanda Loggins Chat Mangkang Pat Marshall

Andrew Miller Deanne Neises Doug Page Peggy Stabile Lorna Stribos

Don Yunker Mike Harrison Beth Jann Larryette Kyle Jack Rockey

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LEAGUE NEWS

SENIOR DAY

Women Tues. 10 a.m./Men Wed. 10 a.m. Spring registration is Jan. 1-21 Spring season is Mar. 10-Apr. 22

Let’s Have Fun Out There BY RUSTY JONES, SENIOR DAY LEAGUES VICE PRESIDENT

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• Never throw your racquet. • Make honest line calls and give opponents the benefit of the doubt. • Use clear hand signals for in or out calls. • Applaud good shots to foster a positive atmosphere. By adhering to these etiquette guidelines, players contribute to a positive and respectful environment on the tennis court, ensuring everyone enjoys the experience. If you notice a player or a whole team going above and beyond to make your match experience a great one, consider nominating them for a Sportsmanship Award. You can do this on the ALTA website. Go to ALTA Documents>>Sportsmanship Award. Click on the nomination form and follow the instructions. We love hearing about our members who go the extra mile!

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LTA is about competitive tennis as well as food, fun, friendship, hospitality, and sportsmanship. I would like to address strategies for maintaining a positive approach to play and minimizing behaviors that could conflict with our objectives and competitive spirit on match days. We play matches for fun, to better our tennis skills, to stay in some sort of shape, and to be the best we can be on that particular day, with the intention of making it to the playoffs and then to the City Finals. We must not lose sight of the original ALTA intentions of “Where Atlanta Comes to Play!” Keep these key principles in mind for every ALTA match:


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Thursday 9:30 a.m. Spring registration is Jan. 1–21 Spring season is Mar. 12 – April 23

Spring ALTA Season: Time to Get Ready! BY CANDACE COLE, THURSDAY WOMEN’S LEAGUE VICE PRESIDENT

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aptains, now is the perfect time to reach out to your team and confirm who is returning. Make sure everyone’s ALTA membership is current — it will make registration smooth and stress-free. When submitting your roster, take advantage of the “Request for Review” option if your team’s dynamics have changed and past performance does not reflect your current level. Be specific. Explain your reasoning so the coordinators can understand your situation clearly. Review your roster carefully before submitting. Each season, coordinators hear from captains who accidentally left someone off their list, only to discover that player’s level does not align with the team. Depending on the circumstances, late additions may not be possible — and that’s no fun for anyone. Once the schedules are out When the schedule is released, check your team’s availability right away. ALTA provides excellent online tools to help with scheduling and tracking player movement — use them to avoid lineup mistakes. If your team will be impacted by spring break plans, reach out early to opposing captains to arrange playing lines or matches ahead of time. From experience, flexibility and cooperation go a long way — good tennis karma is real, and favors are often returned! Match day guidelines Start time: Matches begin at 9:30 a.m. sharp for lines 1 and 2 — that is when the first point should be served. Players

should arrive early enough to set up and warm up by 9:15 a.m. Use Waze, Google Maps, or another app to plan for traffic — your line 5 players will thank you! Scorecards: Scorecards must be exchanged before play begins. As stated in ALTA Rule III, B, both captains (or acting captains) must be present and exchange written lineups simultaneously before the start of the dual meet. Failure to do so may result in forfeited points. Forgot your scorecard? No problem! Write your lineup on a piece of paper and exchange that. Scores for each line must be recorded, and both captains should sign and promptly enter or approve results on the ALTA website. Keep your scorecard until all results are verified in case of disputes. Reporting scores: Captains, please enter scores as soon as possible after your match. It is easier while details are fresh, and it helps coordinators by reducing follow-ups for missing results. A note from the Thursday VP As I begin my first season as the Thursday Women’s League Vice President, I want to emphasize one simple thing: kindness matters. We are lucky to enjoy tennis during the week — let’s make the most of it! I hope you build new friendships, share plenty of laughs, and truly enjoy being part of this league. There is nothing better than a beautiful spring day on the court — well, except maybe one without pollen! Have a fantastic season! JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026 NETNEWS

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Sunday 1 p.m. Spring registration is Jan. 1–21 Spring season is Mar. 15 – Apr. 26

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appy New Year! Hoping this New Year brings you health and happiness! I would like to review some of the less frequently seen or understood rules of ALTA/USTA. As you should be aware, ALTA’s rules cover many of the situations that might be found courtside, and those that are not covered by ALTA revert to the USTA Friend at Court or USTA’s rules. Here are a couple of examples from USTA that apply in ALTA matches: 13. BALL TOUCHES A PERMANENT FIXTURE (Friend at Court, page 8): If the ball in play touches a permanent fixture after it has hit the correct court, the player who hit the ball wins the point. If the ball in play touches a permanent fixture before it hits the ground, the player who hit the ball loses the point. USTA Comment 13.1: What happens if a ball hits an object attached to the net or post (such as a scoring device) or the top of the net outside the singles stick and then lands in the court? The player who hit the ball loses the point because it hit a permanent fixture before landing in the court. Friend at Court 13. 29. CONTINUOUS PLAY (Friend at Court, page 15): As a principle, play should be continuous, from the time the match starts (when the first service of the match is put in play) until the match finishes. a. Between points, a maximum 52

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of twenty-five (25) seconds is allowed. When the players change ends at the end of a game, a maximum of ninety (90) seconds is allowed. However, after the first game of each set and during a tie-break game, play shall be continuous, and the players shall change ends without a rest. USTA Comment 29.1: The 25-second time limit does not apply if a player has to chase a stray ball. USTA Comment 29.2: The 90-second changeover limit and 120-second set break limit does not apply when a Quad wheelchair player needs extra time to re-strap a racquet. See USTA Regulation III.G.2. At the end of each set, there shall be a set break of a maximum of one hundred and twenty (120) seconds. The maximum time starts from the moment that one-point finishes until the first service is struck for the next point. There are many such situations that that could come up during any match. You may wish to print or download a copy of the USTA Friend at Court, The Code, and ALTA Rules and keep them in your tennis bag for quick reference. Remember, only the four players on the courts can resolve a dispute during their match, whether it is the correct score, or a rule issue. If you have questions about rules at any time, even during your match, please contact your coordinator. We are here to help you enjoy your tennis experience!

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New Rules And Tips To Get Juniors Ready For Spring BY KIM FREEMAN, JUNIOR LEAGUES VICE PRESIDENT

IV. Dual Meets C. All 10U and 12U matches will be 8-game pro sets. A match is won when one team wins eight games by a margin of at least two games. If the score reaches 7-all, two games are played. If a team wins both of these games, the win is scored 9-7. If the score reaches 8-all, a 7-point tie-break is played and the win is scored 9-8. D. All 15U and 18U matches will be 2 adult sets. The 7-point tiebreak will be in effect anytime the score reaches six all in any set. In the case of split sets, a 10-point match tiebreak will be played to determine the match. VIII. Scoring For 10U and 12U the total number of games will be counted to determine the points awarded during a dual meet. A bonus point is awarded for each match won, except for a match won by a score of 9-7 or one in which a tie-break is played and the win is scored 9-8. Thus, the maximum number of points possible to earn in any dual meet is 36. For 15U and 18U, the total number of games will be counted to determine the points awarded during a dual meet. The set games will be totaled for each team and one point will be awarded to the team who wins the 10-point tiebreak when the teams split sets. Thus, the maximum number of points possible to earn in any dual meet is 56. Our new rule for allowing players to play twice in one match was introduced last fall, and we can proudly announce we were successful in eliminating defaults and our feedback has been extremely positive! New rules, New Year, so let’s talk about new gear! If you have been around the courts, you’ve seen things like this: kids swinging oversized racquets, gripping worn handles, or playing with strings that look older than they are. Then, there 54

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are the running shoes trying (and failing) to keep up with all the side-to-side movement. It might seem minor, but equipment matters. It’s mostly about choosing gear that fits and keeping it in good condition. The right racquet makes all the difference Racquets come in countless sizes, but a junior racquet should match your child’s height and strength. A racquet that is too heavy or long makes natural swings difficult, and a grip that is too big can strain hands and wrists. A quick stop at a tennis shop, or a chat with your child’s coach, can help you find the right size fast. Many shops even let kids test a few before buying. Fresh grips = happy hands If the grip is worn or slippery, replace it. Over grips are cheap, easy to wrap, and instantly make the racquet feel better. A fresh grip improves comfort, prevents blisters, and helps kids avoid squeezing too tightly. String and restring Strings lose tension over time, even if they don’t break. A simple guideline: restring as many times per year as your child plays per week. You do not need premium strings, as most clubs offer affordable junior options. Shoes: More than a style choice Running shoes are not designed for tennis. Without lateral support, kids are more prone to rolled ankles and sore knees. Tennis shoes offer sturdy sides and durable soles meant for quick stops and slides. Look for sales or lightly used pairs, or many budget brands make solid junior tennis shoes too. Why it really matters When kids use gear that fits and feels good, they are more confident, progress faster, and have more fun — and fun keeps them coming back. Proper racquets, fresh grips, good strings, and supportive shoes are small details that make a big difference. Before your next trip to the courts, take a quick look at your child’s gear. A few simple tweaks can help them play better, stay safer, and fall in love with tennis for life.

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s we swing into our spring season for Junior ALTA, I would like to announce that we passed a rule allowing 15U to play full sets in place of a single pro set along with our 18U. We will now be counting games instead of converting to pro sets. Please see the new rule below:


MEN Saturday 9:00 a.m. Spring registration is Jan. 1–21 Spring season is Mar. 14 – Apr. 25

Passing the Torch: Why Volunteering with ALTA Builds the Future BY DREW MEYER, MEN’S LEAGUE VICE PRESIDENT

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LTA is not just a tennis league; it is a powerful, successful, non-profit institution with over 60,000 members. Our organization stands as a vibrant foundation for community life in Atlanta, sustained by a rich legacy and the passion of our membership. As we rapidly approach our centennial anniversary, we face a pivotal moment: ensuring ALTA continues to evolve so it remains the premier tennis and pickleball experience for both our lifelong members and the next generation of players. ALTA’s future viability depends not on basic survival, but on strategic modernization to manage our tremendous size and scope. To continue serving our established membership while actively attracting the next generation, we must incorporate cutting-edge skills and contemporary perspectives into our volunteer leadership. As a large non-profit, ALTA runs complex business operations that manage thousands of matches and serve our membership every season. To achieve continued excellence and to drive growth, we need specialized talent. We are looking to our current members — particularly younger professionals with critical, modern skills — to step forward and lend their expertise to this worthy cause. The rewards of volunteering at an organization you are truly passionate about are substantial. Beyond the satisfaction of supporting the sport and community you love, becoming an ALTA leader offers unique personal and professional benefits: Mastery of the league: As a coordinator, you are directly responsible for facilitating league play, assisting members and team leaders, and ensuring consistent interpretation and application of our rules. You become an expert, a true guardian of the game’s spirit and structure, by mediating disputes and approving match results. This is the best way to truly understand how the entire organization runs.

Shaping the future: We need younger voices to guide ALTA into its next century. By getting involved, you can help steer the league’s evolution in areas like technology, outreach, and business operations. This is your chance to inject modern ideas into the organization while respecting the traditions that built it. Fulfilling a purpose: ALTA is more than competition; it is about connection. By helping to secure the organization’s future, you are actively preserving and strengthening the social fabric of the Atlanta tennis and pickleball community for tens of thousands of members. The Front Door: Becoming an ALTA Coordinator The most direct and rewarding path to getting started with ALTA as a volunteer is to become a coordinator. This is the front door to everything and helping run our various leagues is the best way to learn how our organization truly operates. Coordinators are essential spokespersons for ALTA, whose every action reflects on the entire organization. We are seeking individuals whose passion for ALTA’s operational success is matched by a desire to apply their skills beyond the tennis court, in areas such as optimizing complex administrative systems, crafting a compelling digital presence, or improving our member experience via the website. If you possess these skills as a part of your background and experience, we encourage you even more to get involved. Volunteering as a coordinator is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the highest level of league management. If you have a deep interest in ensuring the integrity and success of ALTA’s leagues, we urge you to reach out directly to learn more about becoming an ALTA coordinator. Please reach out to me at mensvp@altatennis.org if you are interested. ALTA is a community built for you. Now, we are asking you to help build its future. Your involvement is the key to our next century of success. JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026 NETNEWS

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WHEELCHAIR

Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Spring roster registration is Feb. 17 – Mar. 3 Spring season is Mar. 10 – Apr. 14

Jennifer Speer

Ken Moore

Jordan Bates

Ki Yum

Vincenzo Piscopo

Rob Popelka

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he USTA Adult and Junior National Wheelchair Tennis Championships were held Nov. 13-16, 2025, in McDonough, Georgia. More than 60 participants from all over the country took part in the four-day event. There were five divisions in both singles and doubles competing for Gold, Silver, and Bronze USTA Balls. Several of the ALTA participants added to their trophy cases. Jennifer Speer placed second in Women’s Open Doubles. Ki Yum finished first in A Doubles, and Rob Popelka took second in the same division. Ken Moore and Vincenzo Piscopo took first in D Doubles, and Moore also finished second in D Singles. ALTA junior player, Jordan Bates, finished first in C Singles and third in C Doubles. Dennis Hantman 56

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and junior player Caleb Yum also participated in the annual tournament. Richard Craig Park has hosted this tournament since 2007, and Harlon Matthews, Henry County Wheelchair Sports Coordinator, said the 2025 event was very successful. “We had a really great tournament with 67 players who traveled from as far west as California and as far north as Maine,” Matthews said. “We were fortunate enough to have weather in the 70s each day to enhance the tournament experience for all who were there. Great staff, dedicated volunteers, and superior officiating all contributed to a championship-level event. We are looking forward to hosting the championships again from November 12-15, 2026!”

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BY MARK LAROTONDA, SPECIAL PROGRAMS VICE PRESIDENT


GOOD QUESTION

ILLEGAL COACHING During a recent doubles match, our opponents were speaking in a different language between points. We felt this was a form of coaching since we couldn’t understand them. Is this a violation? Drew Meyer, Men’s League Vice President This is a situation that can feel very uncomfortable on the court, and you are right to question it. According to ALTA Adult Rules, Rule IV.H., while a pair on the court may speak to each other in any language they choose, any communication from teammates, coaches, or fans should be understood by all, or it could be considered coaching. The goal is to avoid audible or visible advice that could interfere with the match. If you feel your opponent is being coached, the best course of action is to stop play and have the captains from both teams discuss the situation together to resolve it. It is each captain’s responsibility to control his or her spectators during match play.

Brrr…

My Call Maybe?

If the temperature is above 32 degrees at match time, and the players get started, can they suspend play if the temperature drops below 32 degrees before they finish?

I know that players must make contact with the ball at or on their side of the net and making contact with the ball on your opponents’ side of the net is a rules violation. But whose responsibility is it to make this call? Can I call this on my opponent if I think they made contact on my side of the net?

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“Any one of four players may choose to delay or postpone a match for extreme temperatures, but all four players must be present. “Even though temperatures are less than 32 degrees or greater than 95 degrees, players may choose to play. All four players must agree, and once the match has been started, it cannot be interrupted or postponed because of extreme cold or heat. “If any player decides he/she cannot continue, that player must retire and the point will be awarded to the opponents.”

In other words: If you started the match when it was 32 degrees, congratulations — you are now committed to finishing it, so layer up and keep moving!

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Mike Clance, Senior Leagues Vice President Good sportsmanship is key to keeping tennis fun and enjoyable for all involved. As such, unofficiated matches follow an honor system that relies on all players making fair, honest calls. Specifically, the USTA Friend at Court in Part 2 – The Code, item 19, states: “A player must concede the point when:

A ball in play touches that player.

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That player hits a ball before it crosses the net.

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That player deliberately carries or double hits a ball; or

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A ball bounces more than once in that player’s court.”

Additionally, item 6 in the same part states “A player should always give the opponent the benefit of any doubt.” Good sportsmanship and integrity in making calls on the court go a long way in keeping tennis fun and enjoyable for all involved!

DID YOU EVER WONDER ABOUT … ? If you’ve ever had a situation occur in a match where no one on the court knew the rule that applied, send your inquiry to Good Question. ALTA officials answer questions in each issue of Net News and yours could be chosen next. Submit your question, along with your name, league, team name and level to altaeditor@ altatennis.org.

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Learning To Play Better Under Pressure

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appy New Year Jensen Zoners! Coach Luke here hoping that your 2026 season is your very best on and off the court. Speaking of playing, I have a lifetime rivalry with my brother, Murphy. Kicking his butt on the court is my favorite part of tennis. He’s a 6’4” lefty with an explosive game. Competing against him has always challenged me. He was always consistent and scrappy, but I am two-and-a-half years older, so physically I had an edge until his late teens when he hit his final growth spurt. Every time we stepped on the court it was a battle, and it was the same for our twin sisters, Rebecca and Rachel. Looking back, I am convinced that those battles prepared all of us for any pressure situation. Defeating Murphy always made my day, and losing to him ruined my day! The high-pressure sessions resulted with all of us competing at the Grand Slam tournaments. I always felt my greatest achievement was not winning the 1993 French Open Doubles, but rather when all four of us competed in the 1996 Australian Open. Even today, when I step on court with Murphy it instantly goes to focused competition. Do you have an opponent that pushes you and your ability? I am lucky to travel the world and see the highest levels of pros, college, junior players, and adult leaguers. One

thing that stands out is how so many players practice with people that make the session comfortable. As a coach, when I run practice sessions, I look for matchups where the players do not get along. I find that players grow faster being challenged in this way. If the practice sessions are average, the tournament results will be average. To achieve at the Grand Slam level, it’s all about the parents. Parents instill the belief and pay an enormous price for decades for their kids to climb the tennis mountain. Our parents emphasized competition, and I remember clearly being told over and over to call up players who had beat me in previous tournaments to set up practice set sessions and learn how to defeat them. They also emphasized match play against any level to improve. If the opponent was weaker, I used weaker strategies in my game to sharpen them. If I played someone my level, I would play one set any way I wanted and then the next set with a goal of forcing myself to think or play at a disadvantage. For example, slice everything or use at least two drop shots per game. Then when playing someone better, I was encouraged to play the first set any way I wanted and if I lost that set, I was told to come up with a plan to lose another way.

Improve your practices by finding players that challenge you …Don’t avoid the challenge; lean into it. My parents did not have a tennis background, but they were athletes from other sports and they were coaches at the high school level. They understood athletic development and the importance of strategy in practice. There was always purpose and positive discipline. The four of us were so lucky to have life coaches that had big-picture vision while we brought the competitive intensity. What does all this mean for you? Improve your practices by finding players that challenge you. If you are a doubles team that wants to maximize your team’s potential, find the teams that have beaten you, set up a practice set session and find ways to beat them. Don’t avoid the challenge; lean into it. You will be amazed how this approach to your game development will change how you play better under pressure. — LUKE JENSEN FRENCH OPEN DOUBLES CHAMPION JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026 NETNEWS

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IMPROVING YOUR GA ME

2 Up Wall BY SCOTT GATES, USPTA, MRT, DIRECTOR OF RACQUET SPORTS, CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTRY CLUB

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ave you ever tried playing a different style of doubles than the traditional “1 up 1 back” formation? How many of you consistently play doubles points in that formation? How about trying a different formation, the “2 up wall?” The idea for the two-player up wall is to offer a different tactic than one player up (the finisher) and one player back (the setup player). This strategy enables each player to be responsible for one half of the court at all times rather than have someone responsible for the front of the court and the other for the back of the court. One of the most common phrases I hear is, “We couldn’t get the ball away from the net player.” But what if you had to get it away from two net players? What makes this formation successful is playing a style of quick-pressure tennis by hitting as few shots as possible and then getting to the net position. One very

Does playing deeper in the service box allow for more balls to come low? Yes. However, if you teach players how to handle these shots, this position becomes far less intimidating.

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ARA TEACHING PROFESSIONAL SPOTLIGHT: SCOTT GATES USPTA, MRT, Director of Racquet Sports, Chattahoochee Country Club Submitted by the American Racket Sports Association.

Why are you a member of the ARA? This association provides great networking opportunities. The gatherings allow all of us to brainstorm and share ideas and practices that better ourselves and facilities. What inspired you to be a tennis coach? Teaching others a lifelong sport that was taught to me. What is your favorite memory of being a tennis coach in Atlanta? Watching people you work with on a day-to-day basis improve to a point where they see growth in their game. How has tennis impacted your life? Tennis was a vehicle to get me opportunities in college and then continued into my career which led to me meeting my wife. Now we have three daughters who are all getting into tennis.

important aspect of this is knowing where the desired net position or “home base” is. I define it as one full step inside the service line that is directly in between the center service line and the nearest doubles sideline. The resistance that most players will initially state is that they are too far back and shots will come at their feet. Does playing deeper in the service box allow for more balls to come low? Yes. However, if you teach players how to handle these shots, this position becomes far less intimidating. Another challenge I hear is a player will tell me that they are too far off the net. Commonly, better tennis players have the ability to move volleys forward and not down so they do not need to be right up on the net. Most coaches teach players to hit their groundstrokes deeper in the court. So, where does a deep groundstroke pass a volleyer in this “home base” position? Usually at their shoulders or torso, therefore a comfortable height from which to hit a volley. This is a great option to minimize how many lobs opponents can hit against a doubles team in this formation. Rather than always “switch” and cross sides, which really leaves a player hitting a comfortable return shot that has just been hit over their partners head, teach your players to turn and take 2-3 side steps back to strike a good overhead. I always find it ironic when players like their overhead play so close to the net; it allows lobs to get over them so easily. Often, a great strategy is returning serve and then coming in right away. The serve has to be inside the service line so you know that you are already receiving a “short ball.” The plan should be to hit that return effectively and then follow it in to home base. Once you are in that position, each player takes the shots that are hit to their respective side. After hitting the shot, it is important to recover back to home base.

What is your proudest achievement? Winning the Woody Hoblitzell Tennis Director of the Year felt very validating for me. What is one fun fact about you that most people would not know? I’m a low-key foodie. Who is your favorite professional tennis player and why? Lleyton Hewitt because of his tenacity. What advice would you give young coaches in the industry? Learn from professionals who have been doing this for a while who are respected in the industry. What do you do when you’re not coaching tennis? I’m either spending time with my family or playing golf.

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HEALTH A ND FITNESS

The Secret to Playing Better Tennis at Any Age BY DR. MARK KOVACS, PHD, FACSM, CSCS, CEO, KOVACS INSTITUTE (KOVACSINSTITUTE.COM)

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ne of the most overlooked aspects of tennis fitness (especially in the adult competitive community) is the ability to perform repeat sprints. We often think of tennis as an endurance sport, yet when you break it down scientifically, the sport is built on a series of short, explosive bursts lasting 3-8 seconds, followed by brief recovery periods. This pattern happens dozens, even hundreds, of times in a match. For adult players, improving repeat sprint ability may be the single most important physical upgrade you can make if you want to move better, hit with more authority, and feel fresher deep into sets. The good news? You don’t need to overhaul your fitness routine. A few, simple adjustments can make a significant difference. Why repeat sprint ability matters Most adult players tell me the same thing: “I’m fine early in the match, but I slow down in long rallies and late in sets.” This isn’t usually a conditioning problem in the traditional sense; it’s a recovery problem. Your body must accelerate, decelerate, change direction, and recover repeatedly in a short window. When your recovery systems lag, footwork becomes sloppy, decision-making slows, and stroke mechanics deteriorate. Repeat sprint training strengthens the heart, improves lactate clearance, enhances ATP-PC system recovery, and trains the nervous system to fire more efficiently. In simple terms: you move quicker, longer, and with less effort. A simple on-court drill you can add today Here’s an easy protocol I use with both recreational players and elite pros: The 10-Second Burst / 20-Second Recover Drill. • Sprint or perform tennis-specific footwork at full intensity 62

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for 10 seconds. • Recover for 20 seconds. • Repeat for 5-10 rounds, depending on your level. This mirrors the point structure of actual match play and trains your body to recover while still under mild stress, exactly what happens between points. For a more tennis-specific variation, perform: • Shuffle-to-forehand corner • Crossover retreat • Sprint to the net • Backpedal to the baseline • Repeat Ten seconds of this type of movement is plenty. The goal is quality, not quantity. Why this helps adult players more than endless running Many adults think endurance running will improve their tennis fitness. While general aerobic training has value, it doesn’t target the “explosive-deceleration-recovery cycle” that defines tennis movement. Repeat sprint training directly enhances: • First-step quickness • Lateral movement • Recovery between shots • Footwork precision late in matches • Overall match endurance Most importantly, it’s more joint-friendly and time-efficient, which is ideal for busy adult players. How often should you do it? Start with two sessions per week, each lasting only 6-10 minutes total. The goal is consistency, not overexertion. Within 2-4 weeks, most players notice: • Better court coverage • Less fatigue in long matches • Increased confidence chasing balls they used to give up on Final thought Tennis isn’t about who is the fastest; it’s about who is the fastest … repeatedly. If you want to elevate your game without spending hours off the court, focus on improving your repeat sprint ability. A small investment in this area pays off in a big way, no matter your age or level.


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NUTRITION

Warm Up In Cold Weather With Liquid Sport Nutrition BY PAGE LOVE, MS, RD, CSSD, LD, PTR, AND ELIZABETH PETRUCCI, DIETETIC INTERN

Herbal teas for match play? Cold weather blunts thirst, which means many players under-hydrate just when they need fluids the most. This winter ALTA season, lean into warm, functional drinks that make sipping easy, keep you comfortable on court, and deliver the electrolytes, carbohydrates, and protein your body needs to perform and recover. Aim for a caffeine-free option close to match time and on court. Pack a thermos, rotate from warm to cooler fluids as you heat up, and let smart winter sipping keep you hydrated, fueled, and ready to win. You can add an electrolyte packet to an herbal tea as well. But you also can consider warmed sports drinks as another good option during the beginning of a match. If you are looking for a beverage with electrolytes, aim for at least 100 mg of sodium per cup or eight ounces. Remember to consume 16–24 ounces of hydrating fluids in the two hours leading up to training or competition. During activity, sip approximately four ounces of fluid at each changeover in tennis — closer to one cup between games in pickleball. Plan to consume 16–32 ounces of fluids per hour. Bring both your warm beverage of choice and some room-temperature water. It is recommended that you move towards a room temperature or cooler beverage as your body warms up during play. 64

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Green tea for hydration If you prefer a light lift, warm green tea offers gentle caffeine along with potent antioxidants. Intense exercise boosts oxygen consumption and reactive oxygen species (ROS), increasing oxidative stress. Research suggests that oxygen consumption, production of reactive oxygen species (free radicals) and metabolism are 20 times higher during intense exercise than at rest. Overproduction of ROS can lead to damage in the body’s tissues and DNA. Green tea’s catechins and polyphenols help counter that stress while you hydrate. Enjoy it pre-match or early in play if you tolerate small amounts of caffeine; switch to caffeine-free options as you approach first serve or if you’re sensitive to caffeine. And there are additional health benefits of drinking green tea, including “decreases the symptoms of metabolic syndrome by controlling blood glucose, [and] lowering cholesterol” (Nobari 2021).

Bone broth for both electrolytes and preand post-match recovery protein Bone broth is a winter all-star for racquet sports. Its naturally higher sodium content helps replace what you lose in sweat, and it supplies electrolytes like magnesium and potassium plus minerals such as phosphorus and calcium. Many broths deliver 10–20 grams of quickly absorbed protein per serving — perfect for recovery. Sip a smaller portion pre-match for warmth, a sodium “primer,” and aim for about 10 grams of protein. Post-match, aim for a serving that provides 15–20 grams of protein within 30 minutes to kick-start repair. Additionally, post-match bone broth can be a great, quick beverage choice as cooling down and standing outside in cold weather after match play. It meets all the criteria for recovery: hydration, electrolytes, and protein. Continue rehydrating with at least 16 ounces of fluid right after play, and over the next few hours replace about 150 percent of your fluid losses to fully rehydrate.


Typical Electrolyte Profile of Soup* Electrolyte Sodium Potassium Magnesium Carbs

Benefit Fluid retention Muscle contraction Muscle relaxation Energy

Typical Amount 400–900 mg/cup 200–400 mg/cup (veg soups) 20–40 mg 10–30g depending on noodles/rice

*Based on an average soup Johannsen, N. M., Lind, E., King, D. S., & Sharp, R. L. 2009

Soups: Great choices for both pre- and post-match nutrition

Don’t overlook soup — an ideal preand post-match choice that checks every box: provide hydration, electrolytes and pending the ingredients, can provide great sources of complex carbs and lean proteins as well as antioxidants. Because soups are mostly water, they support hydration; their sodium helps expand plasma volume, enhances fluid absorption, and stimulates thirst, making it easier to drink enough. In research, soup before exercise improved thermoregulation and water retention versus plain water (Johannsen et al., 2009). Many soups also deliver fast, easy-to-digest carbs from noodles, rice, or potatoes and lean protein for muscle support. Research shows that pre-exercise carbohydrate intake 1–4 hours before improves performance in endurance and moderate-intensity exercise, and light soups prevent GI distress that heavier meals can cause. A classic chicken noodle soup is a proven winner thanks to its salty broth and carbohydrate-rich pasta. For variety, pick any salty-broth soup with a carbohydrate base and a lean protein. After play, go heartier — more protein and starch — to meet recovery needs while continuing to rehydrate. Refer to our soup worksheet for combination ideas to both pre- and post-fuel. So, here is to enjoying soup this winter and enjoying a sport nutrition performance benefit to boot!

WINTER SOUP PERFORMANCE MEALS CHILI

MEAT/STARCH (Pre-Match)

(Pre- or Post Match)

Turkey Sausage Veggie Gr. Round Ground Chicken Ground Beef Ground Turkey

Chicken Breast Chicken Thigh Ground Turkey White Fish Salmon

Yellow Lentils Red Lentils Black Beans Kidney Beans Chickpeas Navy Beans

PICK YOUR STARCH/ GRAIN

Kidney Beans Navy Beans Black Beans Pinto Beans Corn

Noodles Corn Rice Potato Peas

Potatoes Corn Rice

PICK YOUR VEGETABLE

Bell Peppers Tomatoes Onion

Carrot Cabbage Kale Tomatoes Peas

Carrot Cabbage Bell Pepper Mushroom Onions

PICK YOUR SPICE

Chili Powder Pepper Garlic

Pepper Onion Powder Garlic Powder Rosemary

Garlic Powder Paprika Thyme

Olive Oil Tomato Juice Beef Broth

Olive Oil Chicken Broth Beef Broth Clam

Coconut Oil Coconut Milk Vegetarian Broth

(Post Match)

PICK YOUR PROTEIN (2-5 oz)

(1-2 cups)

(1 cups)

(1-3 tsp)

PICK YOUR HEALTHY FATS (Oils 1-2 tsp per cup)

VEGETARIAN

Page Love is an avid ALTA participant and sport dietitian/nutrition advisor for the WTA and ATP professional tours. She serves on the USTA sport science committee, consults with Resurgens Orthopaedics, and has a private practice in Sandy Springs. You can reach her at nutrifitga.com. Elizabeth Petrucci is an undergraduate student at University of Georgia working towards getting a nutrition degree and looks forward to working in dietetics in the near future! JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026 NETNEWS

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A Different Kind Of Warm-Up

Piggybacking on the warming soup recipes offered by Page Love in her Nutrition article (page 64), we present three recipes from your fellow ALTA members that are sure to warm your bones before or after match play. Try them for yourself or share them with your teammates!

Southern Classic

Just-Right Spice

Nutritious, Delicious

Crock Pot Brunswick Stew Lorna Wild, Grand Cascades Thursday Women B7

Hot Honey Ginger Citrus Elixir Thanh Thai, WP Jones Mixed Doubles B4

10 oz. can of Chunk Chicken 3 cans Barbecue Pork, 10 oz. Castleberry 2 10-oz. cans of dice tomatoes 1 reg can whole kernel corn 1 reg can of creamed corn 1 tsp. vinegar ¼ cup of Barbecue sauce 1 med chopped onion

2 cups hot water (just off the boil) 1-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced Juice of 1 orange (or 1/2 orange + 1/2 lemon for extra tang) 1 Tbsp. honey (or more if you’re sweet like your drop shot) A pinch of cayenne or cinnamon (optional, for that inside-out forehand heat) Fresh mint leaves (optional cool finish)

Easy Roasted Cauliflower Soup (serves 6) Rosalind Rosenburg, Eagle Watch Women’s B7

Combine all ingredients in your Crock Pot. Cook on low for 6 hours. Add salt & pepper to taste.

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In your travel mug or thermos, steep the ginger in hot water for 3 to 5 minutes. Add citrus juice, honey, and spice. Stir well until honey dissolves. Toss in mint if desired, seal the lid, and shake lightly (bonus arm warm-up). Sip courtside between games — it will warm your hands and your motivation.

2 ¼ 1 4 6

heads cauliflower, broken into florets; soak in salted water for 20 min., rinse and pat dry Olive oil cooking spray cup olive oil large onion, chopped cloves garlic, chopped cups water (or broth) Salt and pepper to taste

Spread cauliflower evenly on lined baking sheet, salt, spray with cooking spray. Broil in preheated oven until brown (20-30 min.). Heat oil in soup pot on medium heat. Cook onions until translucent. Stir in cauliflower and chopped garlic. Add water, salt, pepper and simmer until vegetables are tender (about 30 min.). Puree until smooth. Serve.


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THURSDAY WOMEN

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THURSDAY WOMEN AA1

01 THE MANOR GOLF & BITSY GRANT/SOFT FAIR OAKS TC SHARON LESTER TC BITSY GRANT/HARD DRUID HILLS CHEROKEE TOWN CL FIELDSTONE

94 77 60 48 45 37 25 11

AA3

01 ROCKDALE TENNIS 77 BLACKBURN 74 TERRELL MILL T C 65 SANDY SPRINGS RC 57 VILLAGE MILL 48 PEACHTREE CITY T 34 ATLANTA CC 28 SUMMIT FAMILY YM 14 02 EAST ROSWELL PAR 82 LITCHFIELD 100 74 ATLANTA ATHLETIC (BOLING) 68 ATLANTA ATHLETIC (KLESPIE) 51 GRAND CASCADES 40 ARBOR VIEW 34 CC OF THE SOUTH 34 WILD TIMBER 14

A1

01 LAKE ASTORIA VICKERY LAUREL SPRINGS/F RIVERMOORE PARK HEDGEROWS TPC @ SUGARLOAF ST IVES CC CENTRAL PARK COU

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77 74 68 62 45 40 22 5

02 SADDLE CREEK 2 68 WINDWARD LAKE 68 WHITE COLUMNS G 65 FOXWORTH 54 GLASTONBERRY 48 CROOKED CREEK 34 BROOKFIELD CC 34 TRIPLE CROWN 25 03 HAMPTON WOODS 82 NEELY FARM 68 LIFE TIME PICKLE 65 DUNWOODY CC 54 CARL SANDERS YMC (EITH) 51 CARL SANDERS YMC (SZYPERS) 37 BLACKBURN 22 ELLARD COMMUNITY 17 04 BITSY GRANT/SOFT 74 PIEDMONT DRIVING 71 DEKALB TC (ROBERTSON) 71 DRUID HILLS (PARKER) 60 ANSLEY 54 DEKALB TC (YORK) 45 DRUID HILLS (BERRY) 17 PEACHTREE CITY T 5 05 DELLINGER PARK 82 MARIETTA CC 74 PINETREE CC 57 SENTINEL LAKE 48 BURNT HICKORY LA 40 EAST HAMPTON 40 LOST MOUNTAIN TE 28 EAGLE WATCH 28

A3

01 CHEROKEE TOWN CL (MCKINLE) 65 CHEROKEE TOWN CL (MCMULLA) 54 DEKALB TC 54

SOUTH FULTON TEN 51 SHARON LESTER TC 51 HANOVER WEST 51 PEACHTREE CITY T 48 ROCKDALE TENNIS 22 02 LAKESIDE AT ANSL 82 THE OVERLOOK @ M 68 THE WATERFORD 57 BRADSHAW FARM 48 NORTHAMPTON 40 TOWNE LAKE HILLS 37 EAGLE WATCH 31 LAUREL BROOKE 31 03 BLACKBURN (BROWNE-PAYNE) 74 SIBLEY FOREST (KNOX) 68 ASHEBROOKE S&T 62 CHASTAIN 45 KINGS COVE 40 EAST HAMPTON 37 BLACKBURN (SMITH) 37 SIBLEY FOREST (MEAGHER) 34 04 BUFORD CITY PARK 74 DOUBLEGATE 65 VICTOR LORD PARK 57 ATLANTA ATHLETIC 57 HAMILTON MILL I 51 TPC @ SUGARLOAF 48 HANARRY ESTATES 22 ST IVES CC 22 05 THE MANOR GOLF & 80 PROVENCE 65 OXFORD MILL 57 FIELDSTONE 45 ST IVES CC (TOTH) 40 LANIERLAND PARK 37 WINDWARD LAKE 37 ST IVES CC (DRURY) 37

06 DUNWOODY CC (LUCIANI) HORSESHOE BEND CC OF ROSWELL VERMACK TWIN LAKES PEACHTREE STATIO DUNWOODY CC (COCHRAN) THE FIELDS I

A5

01 BRITTANY WATERFORD GREEN BLACKBURN ATLANTA CC SANDY SPRINGS RC DUNWOODY CC REDFIELD TERRELL MILL T C 02 SMOKE RISE COUNT CAPITAL CITY DRUID HILLS BITSY GRANT/HARD PEACHTREE CITY T DEKALB TC SUGAR CREEK GLENLAKE I 03 TERRELL MILL T C TOWNE LAKE HILLS HARRISON TC DELLINGER PARK MARIETTA CC LEGACY PARK HIGHLAND POINTE LOST MOUNTAIN TE 04 ANSLEY CHASTAIN SUMMERGROVE

71 68 54 51 42 42 40 28 71 65 60 48 45 42 34 31 62 62 60 57 54 48 40 14 77 68 54 45 42 40 37 34 74 68 68

CHEROKEE TOWN CL 60 CAPITAL CITY 34 BITSY GRANT/HARD 34 VININGS ESTATES (FAIRGRIE) 31 VININGS ESTATES (KNOX) 25 05 CHATTAHOOCHEE RI 77 W P JONES PARK 57 CHATEAU ELAN WIN 54 WILD TIMBER 51 THE RIVER CLUB/G 48 TRADITIONS OF BR 42 VICTOR LORD PARK 40 THREE CHIMNEYS F 28 06 MILTON TENNIS CE 68 EDENWILDE 62 CAMBRIDGE 57 CC OF ROSWELL 57 GLEN ABBEY I 51 HILLBROOKE 45 ATLANTA ATHLETIC 28 THE MANOR GOLF & 28 07 CENTRAL PARK COU 68 THE MANOR GOLF & 57 FOWLER PARK 54 CROOKED CREEK 51 WEXFORD 51 FIELDSTONE 48 HEMBREE PARK 37 MILTON TENNIS CE 31

A7

01 CARL SANDERS YMC 62 PEACHTREE CITY T (GRAHAM) 62 CHEROKEE TOWN CL 57 PEACHTREE CITY T (HAWKINS) 57 ANSLEY 54 BITSY GRANT/SOFT 54

BITSY GRANT/HARD 31 SHARON LESTER TC 20 02 GOVERNORS TOWNE (HARDY) 68 BENTWATER 60 SEVEN HILLS 57 THE GEORGIAN 54 HICKORY SPRINGS 42 LEES CROSSING 40 WOODBRIDGE @ HAM 40 GOVERNORS TOWNE (BULLER) 37 03 CAPITAL CITY 80 CC OF THE SOUTH 51 RIVER GLEN/FUL 48 HUNTCLIFF/FUL 45 ATLANTA ATHLETIC 45 LEAFMORE CREEK 45 DUNWOODY CC 42 PEACHTREE STATIO 40 04 CAPITAL CITY 71 LOST FORREST 68 RIVERSIDE S&T 57 CRABAPPLE CHASE 51 EAST COBB S&T 45 LAUREL PARK 42 TERRELL MILL T C 31 JEFFERSON TOWNSH 31 05 FIELDSTONE 62 WOODMONT GOLF & 60 WHITE COLUMNS G 60 EAGLE WATCH 54 KINGSLEY ESTATES 51 BRIDGEMILL ATHLE 40 MIDDLEBROOKE 37 FAIRWAYS/CHEROKE 34 06 SPRING RIDGE 68 ATLANTA ATHLETIC 62 MEDLOCK BRIDGE 60

AA1

The Manor Golf & CC (Judy Squires, captain)

AA3

East Roswell Park (Kate Grosch, captain)

A1

Lake Astoria (Kelley Barden, captain)

A3

The Manor Golf & CC (Sandra Cornejo, captain)

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A5

Terrell Mill TC (Bonnie Capsuto, captain)

CC OF THE SOUTH JONES BRIDGE S&T GRAND CASCADES SEVEN OAKS CC OF ROSWELL 07 FIELDSTONE FOWLER PARK CREEKSTONE ESTAT WESTBROOK DEERLAKE KINGSLEY ESTATES POLO GOLF & CC SEVEN OAKS 08 CONNEMARA TURTLE CREEK TPC @ SUGARLOAF HIDDEN FALLS SUB FOUR SEASONS FLOWERS CROSSING RIVERMIST/GWINNE RIVERMOORE PARK

B1

54 48 42 34 28 68 68 60 51 42 40 40 28 85 62 51 48 48 42 37 20

01 PIEDMONT DRIVING (BOONE) 74

PEACHTREE CITY T 68 DRUID HILLS 62 BROOKWOOD HILLS 51 HANOVER WEST 51 PIEDMONT DRIVING (TATE) 34 CARL SANDERS YMC 31 SUMMERGROVE 25 02 EAST ROSWELL PAR 68 PRINCETON LAKES 57 BLACKBURN 54 HAMPTON HALL/DEK 54 CHEROKEE TOWN CL 51 BYRNWYCK S & T 48 THE BRANCHES 42 MJCCA 22 03 HARDAGE FARM 88 CAMDEN POINTE 77 LOST MOUNTAIN TE (FREEMAN) 54 ECHO MILL II 45 LOST MOUNTAIN TE (FORTSON) 37 THE GEORGIAN 34 BROOKSTONE CC 31 HUNTER PARK-CITY 31 04 BRADSHAW FARM 80

BROOKFIELD CC 60 WINDSOR OAKS 60 PRINCETON MILL I 54 EAST HAMPTON 45 LOCH HIGHLAND 40 BRISTOL OAKS 34 LITCHFIELD 100 25 05 APALACHEE FARMS 80 STERLING ON THE 68 BUFORD CITY PARK 62 VILLAGE GROVE 48 EE ROBINSON PARK 42 GRANDVIEW THE EN 40 CHATTAHOOCHEE RI 31 RIVERMOORE PARK 25 06 CROOKED CREEK (TRAYLOR) 68 WHITE COLUMNS G (HALE) 62 WHITE COLUMNS G (MORRIS) 57 GLEN ABBEY I 54 EDENWILDE 51 HAMPTON HALL/FUL 40 CARMICHAEL FARMS 37 CROOKED CREEK (TIPTON) 28 07 LAUREL SPRINGS/F 65

A7

Fieldstone (Kelly Newman, captain)

EDINBURGH THREE CHIMNEYS F CREEKSTONE ESTAT STANDARD CLUB WINDERMERE/FORSY OLDE ATLANTA CLU ST MARLO CC 08 AVIARY (FULTON) MAYFAIR/ST CLAIR PARSONS RUN PINEWALK S&T THE FIELDS I BERKELEY HILLS C ATLANTA ATHLETIC HUDLOW T C

B2

65 62 57 57 37 34 20 71 57 54 51 51 48 45 20

01 DRUID HILLS 68 CHEROKEE TOWN CL (EASTERL) 60 PEACHTREE CITY T 60 ANSLEY 57 RICHARD CRAIG PA 45 CHEROKEE TOWN CL (MACE) 42 BLACKBURN 37

CAPITAL CITY 28 02 CHATEAU ELAN WIN 74 ST MARLO CC 74 TPC @ SUGARLOAF (BARGER) 54 CHATEAU ELAN SPO 51 VICTOR LORD PARK 48 TPC @ SUGARLOAF (WILSON) 42 LANIER SPRINGS 34 THE CLUB @ EDGEW 20 03 LESLIE BEACH 62 ROCKDALE TENNIS 54 HUDLOW T C 54 GLENLAKE I 51 KINGSLEY 48 HORSESHOE BEND 45 CAPITAL CITY 45 DUNWOODY CC 37 04 POLO GOLF & CC 62 EDINBURGH 57 LANIERLAND PARK 57 SEVEN OAKS (CURVEY) 51 SEVEN OAKS (KLEIN) 48 ABERDEEN 48 WINDERMERE/FORSY 40

WESTBROOK 05 DEVEREUX DOWNS FALLS OF AUTRY M DUNMOOR S&T ST IVES CC ATLANTA ATHLETIC SUGAR MILL CHICKERING GLENBROOKE 06 DELLINGER PARK RIVER GREEN ESTATES OF FERNW EDGEMERE WOODBINE STATION HARRISON TC WHITE COLUMNS G WOODMONT GOLF & 07 HUNTER PARK-CITY OAKLEIGH POINTE HIGHLANDS AT HAM TERRELL MILL T C (GIBSON) HAMPTON FARMS CAMDEN PLACE ATLANTA CC

B1

Apalachee Farms (Carol Knight, captain)

B2

Edinburgh (Lindsay Gerry, captain)

B3

Capital City (Elizabeth Green, captain)

B4

EE Robinson Park (Chante Irwin, captain)

34 88 62 57 51 42 40 28 28 77 62 51 48 42 40 40 37 71 57 57 57 48 40 37

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THURSDAY WOMEN B5

Lake Charles Plantation (Nicole Anido, captain)

TERRELL MILL T C (ANDERSO) 31

B3

01 PEACHTREE CITY T (HICKS) 82 SHARON LESTER TC 77 GLENLAKE I 48 PEACHTREE CITY T (GROOVER) 48 CHEROKEE TOWN CL (HARPER)42 CHEROKEE TOWN CL (O’BRIEN)40 DEKALB TC 34 CHEROKEE TOWN CL (FICKE) 25 02 DELLINGER PARK 71 NORTHAMPTON (BELCHER) 62 MARIETTA CC 60 NORTHAMPTON (LEPROHON) 51 BRIDGEMILL ATHLE 51 LOST MOUNTAIN TE 42 CHESTNUT SPRINGS 34 EAGLE WATCH 25 03 VILLAGE MILL 71 CHASTAIN 65 CAPITAL CITY 60 WYNTERHALL 54 HUNTLEY HILLS 40

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MILL GLEN DUNWOODY CC SANDY SPRINGS RC 04 KENSINGTON FARMS FOREST CREEK WOODMONT GOLF & CAMDEN PLACE BROOKFIELD CC GLEN ABBEY I TRIPLE CROWN JACKSON CREEK 05 STERLING ON THE ROCK SPRINGS PAR THE RIVER CLUB/G RIVERMOORE PARK BARRINGTON REUNION BUFORD CITY PARK TRADITIONS OF BR 06 CENTRAL PARK COU FIELDSTONE BRIDLE RIDGE CROOKED CREEK CHATTAHOOCHEE RI

37 37 34 80 60 54 51 45 45 34 28 80 65 62 54 45 40 28 22 71 62 60 60 48

THE MANOR GOLF & 40 LAUREL SPRINGS/F 31 POLO GOLF & CC 25 07 BUNTEN ROAD PARK 71 DOUBLEGATE 71 GREATER ATLANTA 60 THE CLUB AT SPAL 51 CC OF THE SOUTH (KENNEDY) 45 CC OF THE SOUTH (COOPER) 42 ATLANTA ATHLETIC 31 KIMBALL FARMS 25

B4

01 CHASTAIN 90 CAPITAL CITY (HENGEMUHLE) 63 CAPITAL CITY (ROSENBAUM) 56 CARL SANDERS YMC 40 BITSY GRANT/SOFT (COLLINS) 40 BITSY GRANT/SOFT (LONG) 36 PEACHTREE CITY T 23 02 MJCCA 71 DUNWOODY CC 65 OAKHURST PARK 62 ROCKDALE TENNIS 60

B7

Blackburn (Kelly Taylor, captain)

DEKALB TC 51 LESLIE BEACH 42 CAPITAL CITY 37 BLACKBURN 8 03 BROOKFIELD CC 74 TOWNE LAKE HILLS (HALL) 57 WOODBINE STATION 57 HARRISON TC 51 HIGHLAND RIDGE 51 TOWNE LAKE HILLS (TRACY) 45 CHADDS WALK 42 SENTINEL LAKE 20 04 LAUREL SPRINGS/F 62 DEERLAKE 62 LANIERLAND PARK 60 POLO GOLF & CC 57 CROOKED CREEK 45 BELLETERRE 42 PRINCETON SQUARE 37 PENNBROOKE 31 05 CAMBRIDGE 77 EE ROBINSON PARK 65 SWEET BOTTOM PLT 57 LANSDOWNE 57

MEDLOCK BRIDGE BOBBY BAILEY TC ST MARLO CC CHADWICK CLUB 06 GLEN ABBEY I PARK BROOKE II OXFORD MILL INVERNESS MJCCA PROVIDENCE LAKE DUNWOODY CC BROOKFIELD CC

B5

01 CHESTNUT HILL LAKE CHARLES PLA WEXFORD HARRISON TC BRIDGEMILL ATHLE BRADSHAW FARM EAGLE WATCH WELLESLEY @ TOWN 02 DEKALB TC (BELL) DRUID HILLS

51 34 34 22 65 62 57 54 48 37 37 37 62 62 57 51 51 48 40 25 74 57

WATERS EDGE 54 BITSY GRANT/SOFT 48 PIEDMONT DRIVING 45 DEKALB TC (SILVER) 45 ANSLEY 45 SHARON LESTER TC 28 03 PRINCETON LAKES 77 SIBLEY FOREST 74 LOST MOUNTAIN TE 51 RIVERSIDE S&T 42 HUNTER PARK-CITY 42 RIVER CHASE 42 CHEROKEE TOWN CL 37 BITSY GRANT/HARD 31 04 MORNING VIEW (HUDSON) 73 FLOWERS CROSSING 73 NORTH FORKE 63 CHATTAHOOCHEE RU 46 MORNING VIEW (DAVIDSON) 36 EE ROBINSON PARK 33 TRADITIONS OF BR 23 05 THORNGATE 71 WINDWARD LAKE (GILROY) 65 WINDWARD LAKE (SUTTHOFF)51

B8

Piedmont Driving Club (Handley Underwood, captain)

C1

Falls of Autry Mill (Almudena Prieto Pena, captain)

C3

Ansley (Samantha Godwin, captain)

C5

Peachtree City TC (Autumn Cheely, captain)

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C8

Riverbrooke/Duluth (Ellen Sumner, captain)

THE MANOR GOLF & LAKE LAUREL CC OF ROSWELL WEXFORD PARK BROOKE II 06 LIFE TIME PICKLE CC OF THE SOUTH ST IVES CC (WILLIS) DUNWOODY CC THE RIDGE ST IVES CC (LANGE) RIVER STATION THE FIELDS III

B7

01 OLDE ATLANTA CLU HAMILTON MILL I GRAND CASCADES CHATTAHOOCHEE RI BUFORD CITY PARK DEL WEBB CHATEAU HOG MOUNTAIN SPO 02 WOODMONT GOLF & LAKE FOREST SUBD THREE CHIMNEYS F THE MANOR GOLF & SEVEN OAKS WHITE COLUMNS G ST MARLO CC WINDWARD LAKE 03 THE FIELDS I CCS - BARNWELL C NEELY FARM NESBIT LAKES HARTRIDGE ATLANTA ATHLETIC HORSESHOE BEND LIFE TIME PICKLE 04 HIGHLANDS AT HAM MEADOWGROVE BROOKSTONE CC ATLANTA CC MARIETTA CC HAMPTON LAKE/COB HICKORY SPRINGS PENHURST

48 45 45 37 34 77 60 57 54 48 45 31 25 76 63 60 46 40 33 30 65 62 54 51 45 42 40 37 71 62 60 60 54 34 31 25 65 57 54 54 42 42 42 40

05 SADDLE CREEK 2 PENHURST LAUREL BROOKE MOUNTAIN CREEK R DUNWOODY CC INVERNESS REDFIELD MARTIN’S LANDING 06 BLACKBURN SANDY SPRINGS RC ANSLEY BRITTANY DRUID HILLS (DOSTER) CHEROKEE TOWN CL DRUID HILLS (BEACH) SHARON LESTER TC

B8

01 FAIRWAYS/CHEROKE BROOKSTONE 1 LEGACY PARK THE GEORGIAN HOLLY SPRINGS LAUREL PARK PIEDMONT CHASE ECHO MILL II 02 PIEDMONT DRIVING CC OF ROSWELL BITSY GRANT/SOFT RIVERSIDE S&T LEAFMORE CREEK DEERFIELD HAMPTON HALL/DEK CARL SANDERS YMC 03 EDENWILDE CHIMNEY LAKES LAKESIDE AT ANSL HERITAGE @ ROSWE HARRISON TC JEFFERSON TOWNSH CHIMNEY SPRINGS THE HOMESTEAD 04 EE ROBINSON PARK HAMILTON MILL II HEBRON CHRISTIAN WINDERMERE/FORSY

62 54 54 51 48 45 42 40 80 62 60 57 48 37 34 20 68 60 60 57 54 42 28 28 88 62 57 54 40 37 37 22 71 65 65 62 54 45 20 14 86 70 56 46

THE RIVER CLUB/G WILD TIMBER ST IVES CC 05 NEELY FARM WINDING VISTA EVERGREEN LAKES BROOKWOOD MANOR FOUR SEASONS (PRIDGEN) WELLINGTON LAKE GREATER ATLANTA FOUR SEASONS (BRUSSOW) 06 BLUE VALLEY CREEKSTONE ESTAT GLEN ABBEY I VICKERY THE MANOR GOLF & FIELDSTONE HAMPTON HALL/FUL WOODLAND PARK

C1

01 HIGHLANDS @ BRID OLDE ATLANTA CLU THREE CHIMNEYS F STERLING ON THE HEBRON CHRISTIAN SEVEN OAKS THE CLUB @ EDGEW TPC @ SUGARLOAF 02 FALLS OF AUTRY M ATLANTA ATHLETIC SMOKE RISE COUNT MEDLOCK BRIDGE PEACHTREE STATIO DOUBLEGATE HUDLOW T C MOUNTAIN PARK 03 WHITE COLUMNS G OAK HILL ESTATES VICKERY BARRETT DOWNS CROOKED CREEK FOXHALL THE MANOR GOLF & HAMILTON COMMONS 04 CAMDEN POINTE

40 33 16 85 62 60 51 48 40 28 22 77 68 60 57 54 31 25 25 71 68 57 51 42 37 37 34 74 65 60 51 48 45 37 17 60 60 57 54 45 45 45 31 77

POST OAK REC WEATHERSTONE BROWNS FARM GOVERNORS TOWNE NORTHAMPTON FAIR OAKS TC THE OVERLOOK @ M 05 DUNWOODY CC BROOKWOOD HILLS CHEROKEE TOWN CL DUNWOODY NORTH SPALDING LAKE ITP TRAINING ACA BRIARCLIFF WOODS 06 SANDY SPRINGS RC ROSWELL PARK HAMPTON FARMS BALDWIN FARMS CHIMNEY SPRINGS EAST HAMPTON WILDWOOD SPRINGS CHADDS LAKE

C3

68 54 54 45 40 37 22 76 76 46 46 40 36 26 74 71 65 60 51 28 25 22

01 CROOKED CREEK (MCPHERSON) 80 STANDARD CLUB 62 NESBIT LAKES 48 CROOKED CREEK (SHARMA) 48 LIFE TIME PICKLE 48 CHATEAU ELAN SPO 48 HORSESHOE BEND 45 ST IVES CC 17 02 HARRINGTON FALLS 82 LAUREL BROOKE 68 ASHEBROOKE 65 SOLEIL AT LAURE 48 RIVER GREEN 48 WOODMONT GOLF & 40 THE MANOR GOLF & 28 BRADSHAW FARM 14 03 ANSLEY 71 BRITTANY 62 ROCKDALE TENNIS 51 AVONDALE S & T 51 DUNWOODY CC (MCENANEY) 48 REDFIELD 42

DUNWOODY CC (LYSSE) KINGSLEY 04 HARRISON TC SADDLE RIDGE LAK LAUREL PARK WINDSOR OAKS KENNWORTH TC PINETREE CC RIVER FOREST TERRELL MILL T C

37 34 74 60 60 60 54 40 34 17

C5

01 PEACHTREE CITY T 88 BITSY GRANT/HARD (CONNOLL) 68 HUNTER PARK-CITY 54 SUGAR CREEK 45 PIEDMONT DRIVING 40 DRUID HILLS 34 BITSY GRANT/HARD (LOGUE) 34 CHEROKEE TOWN CL 34 02 RIVERSIDE S&T 74 WESTCHESTER S&T 65 ATLANTA CC 62 EAGLE WATCH 60 POST OAK REC 51 SANDY SPRINGS RC 40 BROOKFIELD CC 31 CC OF ROSWELL 14 03 PLANTATION @ BRO 88 VICKERY 80 THE RIVER CLUB/G 62 WINDERMERE/FORSY 51 LAUREL SPRINGS/F 34 ATLANTA ATHLETIC 31 BLUE VALLEY 28 WILD TIMBER 22

C8

01 RIVERBROOKE (DUL BRIGHT WATER EE ROBINSON PARK POLO GOLF & CC WINDWARD LAKE ROCK SPRINGS PAR HAMILTON MILL II 02 CHASTAIN

COVENTRY GREEN MARIETTA CC CHEROKEE TOWN CL BELMONT/MARIETTA BITSY GRANT/SOFT BROOKFIELD CC ANSLEY 03 WHITE COLUMNS G PEACHTREE CORNER NEELY FARM CC OF THE SOUTH CC OF ROSWELL MJCCA (RAXTER) HORSESHOE BEND MJCCA (HAVIV)

71 62 51 48 40 31 20 74 65 62 60 45 45 40 5

84 72 72 36 24 12 0 74

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MEN

MEN AA1

01 ITP TRAINING ACA SHARON LESTER TC CROOKED CREEK CREEKSTONE ESTAT

AA2

01 SANDY SPRINGS RC BITSY GRANT/HARD EAGLE WATCH KINGS FARM LAUREL PARK SUGAR CREEK GRAND CASCADES FOXHALL

AA3

01 BLACKBURN SUGAR CREEK LESLIE BEACH CHEROKEE TOWN CL TOLLESON PARK THE CLUB AT SPAL HUDLOW T C SHARON LESTER TC

AA4

01 SHARON LESTER TC SANDY SPRINGS RC AVENSONG ATLANTA ATHLETIC SIBLEY FOREST PERKERSON PARK EAST ROSWELL PAR VICKERY

A1

01 RIVERSIDE S&T BLACKBURN LEAFMORE CREEK SUMMIT FAMILY YM BITSY GRANT/HARD CHASTAIN DEER LICK PARK SANDY SPRINGS RC 02 WINDERMERE/FORSY RIVERBROOKE (DUL MEDLOCK BRIDGE THREE CHIMNEYS F WESTBROOK LONGLAKE SWIM/TE WINDWARD LAKE 03 EDENWILDE LEGACY PARK PARK BROOKE II WEST HAMPTON WESTCHESTER S&T DUNWOODY CC PIEDMONT CHASE TOWNE LAKE HILLS

A3

76 66 30 26 74 62 57 57 57 40 34 17 71 68 65 62 54 37 31 8 77 74 68 57 45 28 25 22 68 65 57 57 54 37 34 25 83 66 63 53 50 20 13 76 76 63 46 40 26 20 0

01 DEKALB TC (SPRUILL) 71 BITSY GRANT/HARD (SAMPOGN) 65 SHARON LESTER TC 62

AA1 72

BRIARCLIFF WOODS 54 PIEDMONT DRIVING 54 PEACHTREE CITY T 48 BITSY GRANT/HARD (WILSON) 28 DEKALB TC (JONES) 14 02 FALLS OF AUTRY M 82 BUFORD CITY PARK 74 GREATER ATLANTA 68 ST IVES CC 54 WAF REC 42 VICTOR LORD PARK 40 RUBY FOREST 20 RIVERMOORE PARK 17 03 THE OVERLOOK @ M 74 LITCHFIELD 100 68 WOODLANDS 54 CAMDEN POINTE 54 CENTENNIAL LAKES 51 FOREST CREEK 40 EAGLE WATCH 34 HIGHLANDS AT HAM 22 04 SANDY SPRINGS RC (BUNN) 68 CC OF ROSWELL 57 THE MANOR GOLF & 54 BLACKBURN (MONEYPENNY) 54 BLACKBURN (KASTEN) 51 CRABAPPLE LAKE/P 48 SANDY SPRINGS RC (BURKE) 40 WHITE COLUMNS G 25

A5

01 JAMES CREEK TC 68 HAMILTON MILL II 65 FOWLER PARK (KAPOOR) 60 HEDGEROWS 48 SEVEN OAKS 45 FOWLER PARK (WANG) 40 WELLINGTON 37 REUNION 34 02 BRIDGEMILL ATHLE (REYNA) 68 JACKSON CREEK 65 CAMDEN PLACE 62 CHIMNEY SPRINGS 54 THE BRANCHES 54 CROOKED CREEK 51 VININGS ON THE C 22 BRIDGEMILL ATHLE (HANNA) 20 03 OAKHURST PARK 71 HORSESHOE BEND 65 SPALDING LAKE 60 FOUR SEASONS (COLEGROVE) 51 FOUR SEASONS (HARRISON) 45 DEKALB TC 40 EAST ROSWELL PAR 34 ATLANTA ATHLETIC 31

A6

01 WINDERMERE/FORSY OLDE ATLANTA CLU DEERLAKE CHATEAU ELAN WIN SHILOH FARMS VICKERY KIMBALL BRIDGE C CASTLEBROOKE TEN

71 57 57 57 54 45 28 28

02 PEACHTREE CORNER FALLS OF AUTRY M MAYFAIR/ST CLAIR HARMONY ON THE L BRISTOL OAKS BROOKSHIRE JONES BRIDGE S&T RIVER RIDGE @ BA 03 ECHO RIDGE CHASTAIN HUNTCLIFF/FUL KINGSLEY PEACHTREE STATIO SHARON LESTER TC DUNWOODY CC BROOKWOOD HILLS

A7

01 RICHLAND TRADITIONS OF BR DOUBLEGATE WATERBURY COVE RIVERMIST/GWINNE FLOWERS CROSSING STONEBRIER AT SU VILLAGE GROVE 02 VILLAGE MILL RIVER GLEN/FUL (DAVIS) CHASTAIN HARTRIDGE THE FIELDS I RIVER GLEN/FUL (MINTZ) JONES BRIDGE S&T TWIN LAKES 03 JAMES CREEK TC CENTRAL PARK COU LIBERTY SUBDIVIS WILD TIMBER HANOVER PLACE PARKSTONE WESTBROOK WHITE COLUMNS G 04 WESTOVER/COBB EAST COBB S&T LAUREL PARK MARIETTA CC HOWELL FARMS STOCKTONS CHASE THE GEORGIAN COPPER CREEK 05 PERKERSON PARK SHARON LESTER TC SOUTH FULTON TEN GLENLAKE I DEKALB TC CREEL PARK BITSY GRANT/HARD CHEROKEE TOWN CL 06 OLDE TOWNE EAST HAMPTON WALDEN/COBB JACKSON CREEK BROOKFIELD CC WILDWOOD SPRINGS SPALDING WOODS

ITP Training Academy/Hard Court Outdoor (Marcus Hurtig, captain)

NETNEWS JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026

77 62 57 48 45 42 34 31 74 62 57 54 45 42 40 22 80 74 74 42 34 34 31 28 65 65 62 60 51 45 25 22 71 57 54 54 48 48 34 31 82 74 60 57 37 31 28 28 65 60 60 60 48 42 40 22 65 62 60 60 54 45 25

GLENBROOKE

A8

01 RICHARD CRAIG PA DEKALB TC (PEEPLES) OAKHURST PARK DEKALB TC (STORY) SUGAR CREEK PEACHTREE CITY T SHARON LESTER TC GLENLAKE II 02 BENTWATER (HARRISON IV) RIVER GREEN BENTWATER (LAWSON) ESTATES OF BROOK DELLINGER PARK LEGACY PARK HEDGEROSE HICKORY SPRINGS 03 ASHEBROOKE S&T SANDY SPRINGS RC INVERNESS ARBOR BRIDGE CHASTAIN EDGEWATER COVE HANOVER WOODS NORTHAMPTON 04 BUNTEN ROAD PARK GRAND CASCADES GATES MILL SUBDI GRANDVIEW THE EN AVONLEIGH SUBDIV FLOWERS CROSSING STERLING ON THE VILLAGE GROVE 05 MARTIN’S LANDING MILL GLEN DUNWOODY CC TWIN LAKES HUDLOW T C NESBIT LAKES THE RIDGE ITP TRAINING ACA 06 ST MARLO CC CREEKSTONE ESTAT MONTVALE SWIM & THE FIELDS I (TRAIKOVICH) CAMBRIDGE CC OF THE SOUTH THE FIELDS I (FINLAY) CANTERBURY WOODS

B1

01 LEES CROSSING LOST MOUNTAIN LA BROOKCLIFF ECHO MILL II CHESTNUT SPRINGS TOWNE LAKE HILLS PINETREE CC DELLINGER PARK 02 AVONDALE S & T LESLIE BEACH CHASTAIN LEAFMORE CREEK

AA2

25 74 65 62 60 60 37 31 8 82 62 60 57 51 37 31 17 68 65 60 57 51 34 34 28 68 54 54 51 51 48 40 31 60 57 54 54 51 51 37 34 68 65 62 51 48 40 31 31 71 62 57 57 51 48 31 20 74 62 62 60

BITSY GRANT/SOFT PIEDMONT DRIVING PANGBORN SOUTHLAND CC 03 HIGHLAND POINTE HADFIELD RIVER RIDGE CLARY LAKES EDGEMERE TALLY GREEN CHATSWORTH LAKESIDE AT ANSL 04 RIVERSIDE S&T DUNWOODY CC WYNTERHALL MJCCA RIVER CHASE NEW BEDFORD SANDY SPRINGS RC OLDE TOWNE 05 CAMBRIDGE CHATTAHOOCHEE RI JAMES CREEK TC WINDERMERE/FORSY PLANTATION @ BRO FOWLER PARK LAUREL SPRINGS/F HERRINGTON TRACE 06 EE ROBINSON PARK (KIM) WILDWOOD FOXDALE THE RESE RIVERMOORE PARK DOUBLEGATE HAVENSTONE NORMAN DOWNES EE ROBINSON PARK (YI) 07 PARK BROOKE II MILTON TENNIS CE WELLINGTON PENNBROOKE HEMBREE PARK PARSONS RUN FOXWORTH TUXFORD

B2

01 SARATOGA BUNTEN ROAD PARK APALACHEE RIVER MORNING VIEW CHADWICK CLUB ST MARLO CC BAKERS FARM EVERGREEN LAKES 02 WOODLAND PARK THE MANOR GOLF & SIENNA POST BROOK FARMS HAMPTON STATION FIELDSTONE WILDBROOKE SUBDI WOODMONT GOLF & 03 BRANDON HALL THE RESERVE AT O ST MARLO CC

48 45 31 14 74 65 54 48 45 42 40 28 71 62 54 54 51 51 34 20 65 65 62 57 54 51 22 17 71 68 62 60 42 34 31 28 71 65 60 54 42 40 37 28 71 68 65 60 51 40 28 14 68 68 60 54 51 42 28 25 74 65 65

MEDLOCK BRIDGE 54 ABBOTTS RUN 48 WINDWARD LAKE 40 RIVERBROOKE (SUW 28 GLEN ABBEY I 22 04 MCGHEE TC 77 LESLIE BEACH 60 ROCKDALE TENNIS 60 BITSY GRANT/SOFT 57 SHARON LESTER TC (OBANION) 48 HUDLOW T C 37 SHARON LESTER TC (NEENAN) 31 DEKALB TC 28 05 TERRELL MILL T C 65 KINGS FARM 60 REDFIELD 57 CHIMNEY LAKES 51 CHADDS WALK 51 HAMPTON FARMS 48 CHESTNUT GROVE 40 WEATHERSTONE 25 06 STOCKTONS MILL 80 THE ARBORS 60 WINSHIP FARMS 54 CASTEEL HEIGHTS 54 EAGLE WATCH (HOLT) 42 WYNGATE SOUTH 37 EAGLE WATCH (WIEDERSTEIN) 37 BRIDGEMILL ATHLE 28

B3

01 EDINBURGH 82 BARRINGTON ESTAT 71 GRAND CASCADES 62 TRADITIONS OF BR (PARKER) 48 VICTOR LORD PARK 48 EE ROBINSON PARK 31 TRADITIONS OF BR (REDMON) 31 APALACHEE FARMS 22 02 ST IVES CC (FRALEIGH) 74 PARKSIDE 71 OXFORD MILL 68 KIMBALL FARMS 57 ST IVES CC (PAPPAS) 40 CHATTAHOOCHEE RE 34 HAYNES LANDING 31 BLACKSTONE 22 03 SAWNEE MOUNTAIN 74 JAMES CREEK TC 65 MARKET PLACE COM 62 SHILOH FARMS 60 COVENTRY 42 DRESSAGE 37 CENTRAL PARK COU 37 SPRINGMONTE 20 04 HORSESHOE BEND 85 CHARTWELL/FULTON 60 NEELY FARM 57 DUNWOODY CC (POST) 54 RIVERMONT @ COLO 42 EDENWILDE 40 DUNWOODY CC (BELL) 31 CC OF ROSWELL 28 05 BYRNWYCK S & T 65 GEORGETOWN 62

Bitsy Grant/Hard Courts (Timothy Maldonado, captain)


MEN

AA3

Blackburn (Alex Miller, captain)

VERMACK (CALLAHAN) THE BRANCHES BLACKBURN (CICCARELLO) BLACKBURN (ALLEN) VERMACK (DICK) SANDY SPRINGS RC 06 LEGACY PARK CHESTNUT HILL WALKERS RIDGE BROOKSTONE CC OAKLEIGH LAUREL PARK THE BROADLANDS TOWNE LAKE HILLS 07 MOUNTAIN OAKS WATERS EDGE THE SUMMIT SWIM LESLIE BEACH BLACKBURN DEKALB TC SUGAR CREEK BEN HILL PARK 08 TERRELL MILL T C

60 60 48 40 37 25 80 71 57 54 40 34 34 28 71 71 60 54 51 48 34 8 80

HOLLY SPRINGS JACKSON CREEK HEMBREE GROVE ARTHURS VINEYARD ARBOR VIEW SADDLE CREEK 2 ESTATES OF FERNW

B4

01 CARL SANDERS YMC SIBLEY FOREST BITSY GRANT/SOFT ECHO RIDGE KING VALLEY AT V PEACHTREE CITY T CHEROKEE TOWN CL HUNTER PARK-CITY 02 SHILOH VALLEY THE OVERLOOK @ M CAMDEN POINTE BENTWATER PINETREE CC CHESTNUT HILL

AA4 65 62 51 40 37 37 25 88 65 65 60 48 45 17 8 91 74 48 45 45 31

DELLINGER PARK 31 KENNWORTH TC 31 03 WEXFORD 68 TERRELL MILL T C 62 KINGS COVE 62 PLANTATION NORTH 54 PLANTATION PLACE 42 HIGHLAND PARK/CO 42 MOUNTAIN CREEK R 37 HAMPTON WOODS 28 04 EAGLE WATCH 62 OXFORD LAKES 60 TREMONT 54 BRIDGEMILL ATHLE 54 BRADSHAW FARM 48 HANEY WALK 48 BROOKFIELD CC 40 RICHMOND GLEN 31 05 WOODLAND BROOK 77 HAMILTON MILL II 71 FLOWERS CROSSING (OLIVER) 65 TPC @ SUGARLOAF 60 BRIGHT WATER 40

34

Avensong (Ben Appel, captain)

BERKELEY HILLS C 34 FLOWERS CROSSING (HIGGENB)

ROCKDALE TENNIS 06 EE ROBINSON PARK NORTHERN OAKS SU FOXDALE THE RESE PARKSTONE CAMBRIDGE BELLMOORE PARK BOBBY BAILEY TC HILLBROOKE 07 ASHFORD CHASE HAMPTON HALL/FUL DUNWOODY NORTH FONTAINEBLEAU LOCKRIDGE FOREST HORSESHOE BEND GLASTONBERRY KINGSLEY 08 TRADITIONS POLO GOLF & CC LAKE ASTORIA

17 82 71 65 62 37 34 31 14 71 60 51 48 45 42 40 40 77 65 62

WESTBROOK LANIERLAND PARK FIELDSTONE FOWLER PARK CROOKED CREEK

B5

01 OAKWIND LAUREL PARK DEER RUN WEST HIGHLANDS AT HAM BURNT HICKORY RE SEVEN HILLS HARRISON TC CENTENNIAL LAKES 02 SHAKERAG WAF REC DUNMOOR S&T PARK BROOKE II SPRING RIDGE MARTIN’S LANDING DUNWOODY CC ST IVES CC

57 45 40 37 14 71 68 57 54 51 37 37 22 85 82 57 51 40 37 34 11

03 LOCH HIGHLAND RIVERSIDE S&T WICKS CREEK WOODLANDS INDEPENDENCE SQ WINDSOR OAKS CHIMNEY SPRINGS LOST FORREST 04 CHATTAHOOCHEE RI JAMES CREEK TC MONTCLAIR ABERDEEN TURTLE CREEK HAMILTON MILL I REUNION RIVERMOORE PARK 05 THREE CHIMNEYS F MATT COMMUNITY P THORNGATE SAWNEE MOUNTAIN SEVEN OAKS (BENNETT) WILDBROOKE SUBDI TOWNE MILL

A1

Windermere/Forsyth (Andrew Miller, captain)

A3

Falls of Autry Mill (Paul Farrington, captain)

A5

Spalding Lake (Todd Ryman, captain)

A6

Peachtree Corners S&R (Christopher Even, captain)

71 60 48 48 48 45 40 37 57 57 57 54 54 42 40 37 77 71 71 48 48 34 28

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026 NETNEWS

73


MEN A7

James Creek TC (Sanjay Rajpoot, captain)

SEVEN OAKS (DOVICO) 06 BITSY GRANT/HARD SMOKE RISE COUNT BRITTANY SHARON LESTER TC BLACKBURN GLENLAKE I BITSY GRANT/SOFT CEDAR CREEK S&R

B6

20 77 68 65 48 42 40 34 20

01 SYKES PARK 77 SUGAR CREEK (VU) 77 EAGLES LANDING 57 SUGAR CREEK (JONES) 45 PIEDMONT DRIVING 42 RICHARD CRAIG PA (THRASHE)42 RICHARD CRAIG PA (MALEK) 31 BITSY GRANT/SOFT 25 02 HARRISON TC 80 WOODBINE STATION 60 EAST COBB S&T 54 CHEROKEE TENNIS 54

74

TOWNE LAKE HILLS PIEDMONT CHASE FULLERS PARK BRIDGEMILL ATHLE 03 MILL GLEN AVOCET CLUB BITSY GRANT/HARD CC OF THE SOUTH WELLINGTON RIVER STATION CC OF ROSWELL JONES BRIDGE S&T 04 CREEKSIDE GOLF & SEVEN HILLS LOST MOUNTAIN TE VININGS ESTATES SWEET PINE CREEK WOODBRIDGE @ HAM MARIETTA CC HERITAGE OAKS 05 HEDGEROWS THE CLUB @ EDGEW RIVERMIST/GWINNE

54 48 48 0 80 68 57 57 48 45 28 14 80 57 57 54 54 42 31 22 88 65 60

RIVERWALK 51 CHATTAHOOCHEE RU 37 CONNEMARA 37 RIVER OAK S&R 31 RICHLAND 28 06 FIELDSTONE (RIFFERT) 77 TRADITIONS 74 FOWLER PARK (ROUT) 62 SHILOH WOODS 54 FIELDSTONE (CUTRONE) 45 CREEKSTONE ESTAT 31 FOWLER PARK (KARUMANCHI) 28 WEST OAKS 25 07 LAKE FOREST SUBD 71 WILD TIMBER 68 JAMES CREEK TC 65 THE RIVER CLUB/G 62 PRINCETON SQUARE 45 PARKSTONE 31 THREE CHIMNEYS F 31 BARRINGTON 22 08 PROVIDENCE OAKS 85 POTTERSTONE 77

A8

Ashebrooke S&T (Stephen Pyburn, captain)

LAKE LAUREL WINDWARD LAKE CROOKED CREEK ROSWELL STATION MILTON TENNIS CE HERITAGE @ ROSWE

B7

01 SENTINEL LAKE THE GEORGIAN OLD PAPER MILL BUTLER CREEK BROWNS FARM HICKORY SPRINGS CANTERBURY FAIR OAKS TC 02 HEARTHSTONE/FULT WINDWARD LAKE BRADSHAW FARM HARMONY ON THE L WOODFIELD MOUNTAIN VIEW CHICKERING

54 54 54 34 25 11 77 77 54 48 42 42 28 28 85 77 48 45 45 45 37

GLENBROOKE 03 KINGS FARM HEDGEROW WINDSOR OAKS CHESTNUT CREEK CREEKSIDE OAKS CAMDEN PLACE PRINCETON MILL I OLDE TOWNE 04 STERLING ON THE FOWLER PARK ARBORS AT LAKEVI CHATEAU ELAN SPO CHATTAHOOCHEE RI LANIER SPRINGS POLO GOLF & CC DEERLAKE 05 BELLMOORE PARK THE FIELDS III TUXFORD WOODS OF PARKVIE HANARRY ESTATES THE CLUB AT SPAL

14 77 65 57 54 45 45 34 20 71 68 68 57 45 34 28 25 65 57 57 51 45 42

MEDLOCK BRIDGE FALLS OF AUTRY M 06 PEACHTREE STATIO THE BRANCHES BRIARCLIFF WOODS AVONDALE S & T ITP TRAINING ACA HAMPTON HALL/DEK HUNTLEY HILLS BITSY GRANT/HARD

B8

01 CHAMPIONS RUN GLENCREE STILLWATER WHEATFIELDS OLDE ATLANTA CLU ABERDEEN GREAT OAKS LANDI WESTOVER/GWINNET 02 SANDY SPRINGS RC WYNTERHALL DUNWOODY CC

B1

Cambridge (Steven Conant, captain)

B2

Terrell Mill TC (Kumail Rizvi, captain)

B3

Horseshoe Bend (Adam Kessler, captain)

B4

EE Robinson Park (Brian Kim, captain)

NETNEWS JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026

40 40 80 77 57 48 48 40 28 20 71 62 57 54 51 37 37 28 77 74 68


MEN

B5

Three Chimneys Farm (Wes Favors, captain)

HUNTCLIFF/FUL 51 MJCCA 42 GEORGETOWN 34 EAST ROSWELL PAR (SEIDER) 28 EAST ROSWELL PAR (MEGNA) 22 03 POLO GOLF & CC 85 WATERBROOKE 77 CREEKSTONE ESTAT 54 FOWLER PARK 45 VICKERY 42 EDGEBROOK 37 WINDERMERE/FORSY 34 DEERLAKE 22 04 PENNBROOKE 74 ATLANTA ATHLETIC 68 AVOCET CLUB 57 DOUBLEGATE 54 PEACHTREE CORNER 45 W P JONES PARK 34 SPALDING GLEN 34 CC OF ROSWELL 31 05 WHITFIELD 71 LEGACY PARK 62

HIGHLAND RIDGE HIGHLAND POINTE RIVERSIDE WOODBRIDGE @ HAM CHEROKEE TENNIS NORTHAMPTON 06 GLENLAKE I BENTLEY PARK SUB CARL SANDERS YMC PRINCETON LAKES HANOVER WEST SIBLEY FOREST DEKALB TC SOUTH FULTON TEN 07 GREAT SKY GREEN SUMMERS WOODMONT GOLF & LAKEHAVEN WEXFORD CROOKED CREEK WHITE COLUMNS G FOXHALL

62 54 54 42 40 11 91 71 62 40 40 40 31 11 74 71 62 60 51 45 28 5

C1

01 BRIDGEMILL ATHLE WEATHERSTONE CHEROKEE TENNIS DELLINGER PARK SENTINEL WEST CAMERON GLEN SOLEIL AT LAURE GREAT SKY 02 NESBIT LAKES KENSINGTON FARMS OXFORD MILL EAST HAMPTON THE MANOR GOLF & WILDWOOD SPRINGS BRIDGEWATER SUBD TRADITIONS 03 MJCCA DEKALB TC TWIN LAKES DRUID HILLS CHASTAIN LEAFMORE CREEK

B6

62 60 54 54 48 48 37 34 80 65 60 54 42 40 31 25 82 74 74 71 37 22

Wild Timber (Patrick Easterly, captain)

TERRELL MILL T C KINGSLEY 04 PARSONS RUN CENTRAL PARK COU DANIEL PARK BENTWOOD SEVEN OAKS COPPER CREEK-FOR THE CLUB @ EDGEW SUGAR MILL

C2

01 FIELDSTONE HAMPTON GOLF VIL ABBOTTS COVE NOTTING HILL GRANDVIEW THE EN EDGEBROOK COOPERS POND SPOUT SPRINGS TE 02 WEST SMYRNA S&T CHADDS FORD RIVER GREEN

20 17 68 68 57 54 48 42 34 25 85 65 51 48 48 45 28 25 77 60 60

FALCON CREST CHIMNEY SPRINGS HOWELL FARMS LOCH HIGHLAND CHESTNUT SPRINGS 03 DUNMOOR S&T CROOKED CREEK BRISTOL OAKS INVERNESS LAKE CHARLES PLA GLEN ABBEY I SILVER RIDGE MARTIN’S LANDING 04 GLENLAKE II FONTAINEBLEAU MILL GLEN DUNWOODY CC REDFIELD CHASTAIN HORSESHOE BEND HUDLOW T C

54 42 42 34 28 68 65 60 51 45 42 34 31 74 57 54 48 48 42 40 34

C3

01 KENNWORTH TC SHARON LESTER TC TERRELL MILL T C BROOKSTONE CC HARRISON TC SUMMERCHASE/CHE TRIBUTARY CHADDS WALK 02 EDGEWATER WOODLANDS BROOKFIELD CC DEVEREUX DOWNS WESTCHESTER S&T LITCHFIELD 100 DUNWOODY CC JACKSON CREEK 03 GRAND CASCADES CONCORD FARMS BRIDLE RIDGE MATT COMMUNITY P LANIERLAND PARK FIELDSTONE

B7

Hedgerow (David Taylor, captain)

B8

Sandy Springs RC (Kory Gildea, captain)

C1

Bridgemill Athletic Club (Owen Conrad, captain)

C2

Glenlake II (Jean-Marc Lawrence, captain)

71 57 57 48 48 48 45 14 91 74 71 60 42 31 20 8 80 71 65 65 42 37

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026 NETNEWS

75


MEN C3

Concord Farms (Mike Schick, captain)

ASHEBROOKE OLDE ATLANTA CLU 04 SPRING RIDGE STANDARD CLUB SEVEN OAKS THE FIELDS I TUXFORD CC OF THE SOUTH LAUREL SPRINGS/F MAYFAIR/ST CLAIR 05 MJCCA SARATOGA PEACHTREE STATIO TPC @ SUGARLOAF WINDING VISTA RIVERMIST/GWINNE FOUR SEASONS BROOKWOOD MANOR

C7

76

28 8 68 65 62 57 48 37 31 28 71 71 68 54 51 45 28 8

C5

01 WINDERMERE/FORSY (OUZTS)91 SHAKERAG 65 LONGLAKE SWIM/TE 57 STERLING ON THE 48 WINDERMERE/FORSY (CERRUTI) 45 VANNS TAVERN 31 STONEBRIER AT SU 31 TRADITIONS OF BR 28 02 TERRELL MILL T C (ANDERSO) 80 ECHO MILL II 74 SEVEN HILLS 60 TERRELL MILL T C (MANDIGO) 60 HIGHLAND PARK/CO 48 FAIRWAYS/CHEROKE 40 CHAPEL HILL 34 KENNWORTH TC 2

03 FALLS OF AUTRY M GLENLAKE I SMOKE RISE COUNT FLOWERS CROSSING PEACHTREE CORNER RIVER GLEN/FUL ROCKDALE TENNIS 04 HUNTCLIFF/FUL THE BRANCHES HARMONY ON THE L CLARY LAKES WINDWARD LAKE WATERS MILL ARBOR VIEW MARTIN’S LANDING

C5

76 63 60 56 50 26 16 82 68 65 51 42 40 34 14

Medlock Bridge/Groomsbridge Road (Joseph Forkey, captain)

NETNEWS JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026

C7

Windermere/Forsyth (Patrick Ouzts, captain)

01 CEDAR MILL COMMU BRITTANY OXFORD MILL LOCKRIDGE FOREST EDENWILDE TOWNE MILL LEGACY PARK KINGSLEY 02 SUGAR MILL MEDLOCK BRIDGE CAMBRIDGE CHATTAHOOCHEE RI THREE CHIMNEYS F HILLBROOKE HAMILTON MILL I SEVEN OAKS

71 65 60 51 48 45 37 20 71 68 57 51 48 45 34 22


AA1

01 CHASTAIN SANDY SPRINGS RC FAIR OAKS TC HARRISON TC 02 SANDY SPRINGS RC BITSY GRANT/HARD CLAYTON COUNTY T ITP TRAINING ACA

83 73 23 20 83 50 33 33

AA3

01 W P JONES PARK 82 VICKERY 62 VERMACK 60 RIVERBROOKE (DUL 48 ROCKDALE TENNIS 45 CHEROKEE TENNIS 40 OLDE SAVANNAH SQ 31 WHITE COLUMNS G 28 02 SANDY SPRINGS RC 77 CHASTAIN 77 SUGAR CREEK (MCGOWAN) 60 BITSY GRANT/HARD 54 DRUID HILLS 42 PIEDMONT DRIVING 42 SUGAR CREEK (KELLY) 31 BITSY GRANT/SOFT 14

A1

01 LITCHFIELD 100 74 BROOKFIELD CC 65 SADDLE CREEK 2 57 SANDY SPRINGS RC 54 BRIDGEMILL ATHLE 51 SIBLEY FOREST 51 LAKESIDE AT ANSL 31 TALLY GREEN 14 02 ATLANTA ATHLETIC (JACKSON)80 MILL CREEK HIGH 68 LAKE FOREST SUBD 68 BOBBY BAILEY TC 60

DUNWOODY CC RIVERMOORE PARK ATLANTA ATHLETIC (RYAN) KIMBALL FARMS

A2

42 31 28 20

01 PEACHTREE CITY T 68 TWIN LAKES 62 DEKALB TC (HERNANDEZ) 60 SHARON LESTER TC 60 DEKALB TC (ETZEL) 57 CHASTAIN 42 DEKALB TC (WILSON) 31 DEER LICK PARK 17 02 VILLAGE MILL 77 BLACKBURN (EDGAR) 65 BLACKBURN (KASTEN) 57 HUNTLEY HILLS 51 WINDY HILL ATHLE 51 ITP TRAINING ACA 42 DUNWOODY CC 28 EAST ROSWELL PAR 25 03 APALACHEE FARMS 65 WILD TIMBER 62 JONES BRIDGE S&T (TAYLOR) 54 VICTOR LORD PARK 51 JONES BRIDGE S&T (DENMARK) 51 CHATTAHOOCHEE RI 48 DOUBLEGATE 37 LAUREL SPRINGS/F 25 04 THE MANOR GOLF & 68 VICKERY 68 GLASTONBERRY 65 CROOKED CREEK 51 OXFORD MILL 48 CC OF ROSWELL 40 SPRING RIDGE 31 WINDWARD LAKE 25 05 HEMBREE GROVE 68 HIGHLAND POINTE 65 HAMPTON FARMS 60

DELLINGER PARK EAGLE WATCH (ALLISON) LAUREL BROOKE EAST HAMPTON EAGLE WATCH (WILKINS)

A3 01 SOUTH FULTON TEN SUGAR CREEK DRUID HILLS (VANCE) SUMMERGROVE BITSY GRANT/SOFT ANSLEY DRUID HILLS (BONDS) KING VALLEY AT V 02 BURNT HICKORY LA MARIETTA CC WALKERS RIDGE HARDAGE FARM TOWNE LAKE HILLS PINETREE CC CREEKSIDE GOLF & BROOKSTONE CC 03 SANDY SPRINGS RC CAMDEN PLACE HARRISON TC VERMACK TERRELL MILL T C EDGEWATER COVE LEES CROSSING HUNTCLIFF/FUL 04 FOWLER PARK STERLING ON THE CENTRAL PARK COU ROCK SPRINGS PAR SEVEN OAKS PARKSTONE WINDERMERE/FORSY DEERLAKE 05 DEKALB TC (ERGUL) BROOKWOOD MANOR LEAFMORE CREEK

54 48 37 37 28 71 57 54 51 48 48 37 31 80 77 62 42 42 37 37 20 88 60 60 57 45 37 34 17 91 57 48 48 45 40 37 31 74 68 68

MOUNTAIN PARK 54 DEKALB TC (FAIST) 51 CHEROKEE TOWN CL 40 CONNEMARA 25 LIFE TIME NORTH 17 06 PEACHTREE STATIO (ROE) 77 ST IVES CC 65 CC OF THE SOUTH 60 PEACHTREE STATIO (SWOPE) 57 LIFE TIME PICKLE 51 VILLAGE MILL 37 HILLBROOKE 25 FOXDALE THE RESE 25

A5

01 CHATEAU ELAN SPO 80 MEDLOCK BRIDGE 57 LANIER SPRINGS 48 TPC @ SUGARLOAF 48 CHATTAHOOCHEE RI 45 VILLAGE GROVE 40 TURTLE CREEK 40 GRAND CASCADES 37 02 HUDLOW T C 71 DRUID HILLS (HILL) 71 HANARRY ESTATES 57 DRUID HILLS (STECHMESSER) 54 HAVENSTONE 45 FOUR SEASONS 37 FLOWERS CROSSING 34 ECHO RIDGE 28 03 CAMBRIDGE 71 PLANTATION @ BRO 57 CASTLEBROOKE TEN 54 LEEWARD WALK 54 WOODMONT GOLF & 42 FIELDSTONE 42 WESTBROOK 40 DRESSAGE 37 04 HORSESHOE BEND 71 NEELY FARM 60

DUNWOODY CC (DAVIS) 60 VERMACK 60 MILL GLEN 45 DUNWOODY CC (KITCHIN) 42 SANDY SPRINGS RC (JENSEN) 37 SANDY SPRINGS RC (LEESON) 22 05 KENNWORTH TC 77 THE WATERFORD 74 WOODLANDS 68 CHEROKEE TENNIS 57 BENTWATER 45 OAKWIND 40 TOWNE LAKE HILLS 31 BRIDGEMILL ATHLE 5 06 NESBIT LAKES 71 CHIMNEY SPRINGS 60 CC OF ROSWELL 57 POST OAK REC 51 WHITE COLUMNS G 45 SPRING RIDGE 40 WEXFORD 37 BISHOP’S GREEN 37 07 TERRELL MILL T C 68 ANSLEY 62 TALLY GREEN 60 COCHISE 51 CAPITAL CITY 48 BITSY GRANT/HARD 45 PRINCETON MILL I 31 SEWELL PARK 31

A7

01 CHASTAIN DEKALB TC PEACHTREE CITY T BRITTANY BITSY GRANT/SOFT LESLIE BEACH GLENLAKE I GEORGETOWN 02 WESTCHESTER S&T

68 57 57 57 54 40 34 31 82

CHEROKEE TENNIS 68 WYNGATE NORTH 51 HAMILTON CROSSIN 48 WEXFORD 45 RIVERSIDE 40 OLDE HERITAGE 37 CRABAPPLE LAKE/P 25 03 FAIR OAKS TC (REDDY-VELUR) 68 FULLERS PARK (LEBAN) 65 KINGS COVE 62 TERRELL MILL T C 57 JACKSON CREEK 48 FULLERS PARK (STAPLES) 34 FAIR OAKS TC (GLASGOW) 31 CHADDS WALK 31 04 TRADITIONS OF BR 62 WILD TIMBER 62 ASHEBROOKE 57 FOWLER PARK (ROBINSON) 57 EE ROBINSON PARK 51 BUFORD CITY PARK 42 FOWLER PARK (HAND) 37 GRANDVIEW THE EN 28 05 EDENWILDE 71 WAF REC 65 WHITE COLUMNS G 65 WELLINGTON 48 GLEN ABBEY I 48 CROOKED CREEK 42 DEERLAKE 28 SPRINGMONTE 28 06 MJCCA 71 RIVER GLEN/FUL 68 SANDY SPRINGS RC 62 THE BRANCHES 45 TUXFORD 45 THE FIELDS I 42 ATLANTA ATHLETIC 31 ST IVES CC 31

AA1 Chastain (July Fusik, captain)

AA3 WP Jones Park (Gina Pollitt, captain)

A1 Litchfield 100 (Kelly Richardson, captain)

A2 Peachtree City TC (Karine Galla, captain) JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026 NETNEWS

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SUNDAY WOMEN A3 Sandy Spring RC (Elaine Stice, captain) A8

01 BITSY GRANT/HARD 82 BITSY GRANT/SOFT 62 PEACHTREE CITY T 60 TRIBUTARY 54 SUMMIT FAMILY YM 42 DRUID HILLS 34 ANSLEY 31 CLAYTON COUNTY T 31 02 THREE CHIMNEYS F 68 OLDE ATLANTA CLU 60 CREEKSTONE ESTAT 54 TRADITIONS OF BR 51 GRANDVIEW THE EN 51 LANIERLAND PARK 48 SEVEN OAKS 31 CHATSWORTH @ FOR 31 03 DEKALB TC 74 SMOKE RISE COUNT 68 ROCKDALE TENNIS (LAMADIE)57 BRIARCLIFF WOODS 48 GLENLAKE II 48

78

ROCKDALE TENNIS (BERRONG) 48 LESLIE BEACH 28 SARATOGA 25 04 ATLANTA ATHLETIC (KINCHEN) 68 CC OF ROSWELL 62 ST IVES CC 57 ATLANTA ATHLETIC (MALONE) 54 EAST ROSWELL PAR 45 FALLS OF AUTRY M 42 W P JONES PARK 37 MONTVALE SWIM & 31 05 WEATHERSTONE 68 SEWELL PARK 65 CHADDS RIDGE 62 LEGACY PARK 60 HAMILTON CROSSIN 48 BROOKSTONE 3 45 BRIDGEMILL ATHLE 34 FULLERS PARK 14 06 WILDWOOD SPRINGS 77 KINGSLEY ESTATES 77 TRIPLE CROWN 54

WESTBROOK GOVERNOR’S PRESE LOST FORREST FIELDSTONE WESTCHESTER S&T 07 BYRNWYCK S & T SANDY SPRINGS RC DUNWOODY CC WYNTERHALL (SWENSEN) MARTIN’S LANDING ROSWELL PARK BRISTOL OAKS WYNTERHALL (KESSLER)

B1

A5 Hudlow TC (Michelle Wang, captain) 48 42 42 37 20 65 65 54 51 48 42 40 31

01 MCGHEE TC 82 SOUTH FULTON TEN (GAMBLE)65 HUNTER PARK-CITY 60 HANOVER WEST 48 NEWNAN CC 45 SOUTH FULTON TEN (GRAVES-)42 BITSY GRANT/HARD 31

THE GEORGIAN 02 CC OF ROSWELL MAYFAIR/ST CLAIR RIVERSIDE S&T TERRELL MILL T C LOCH HIGHLAND DEVEREUX DOWNS HUNTCLIFF/FUL SIBLEY FOREST 03 WOODLANDS CAMDEN POINTE CHESTNUT SPRINGS LEGACY PARK (MATEJCIK) LEGACY PARK (ZIGNEGO) CANTERBURY EAGLE WATCH BROOKSHIRE 04 SUGAR CREEK HAMPTON HALL/DEK RIVERMIST/GWINNE TWIN LAKES MOUNTAIN PARK

22 74 57 54 51 51 45 40 25 68 62 57 54 48 45 34 25 71 68 54 51 51

PIEDMONT DRIVING FOUR SEASONS BLACKBURN 05 THE FIELDS I BELLMOORE PARK RICHLAND ATLANTA ATHLETIC WINDWARD LAKE THE CLUB @ EDGEW SEVEN OAKS THE CLUB AT SPAL 06 DUNMOOR S&T CRABAPPLE CHASE LIBERTY SUBDIVIS FOWLER PARK (MEYER) KIMBALL BRIDGE C BELLETERRE FOWLER PARK (VANAKEN) KIMBALL FARMS

B2

01 WOODMONT GOLF &

42 34 25 82 68 60 57 42 37 31 20 68 60 54 54 51 48 37 20 71

CARMICHAEL FARMS FOREST CREEK DELLINGER PARK TOWNE LAKE HILLS RIVER GREEN EAGLE WATCH CARTERSVILLE COU 02 SANDY SPRINGS RC BRITTANY CHASTAIN OLDE TOWNE PENHURST PLANTATION NORTH PROVIDENCE CORNE WATERFORD GREEN 03 CHARLTON FORGE GOVERNORS TOWNE WOODBRIDGE @ HAM OAKLEIGH BARNES MILL SEVEN HILLS TOLLESON PARK

A7 MJCCA (Michelle Trivers, captain)

A8 Bitsy Grant/Hard Courts (Judy Fleming, captain)

B1 Sugar Creek (Monica Kelley, captain)

B2 Glenlake II (Natalie Daly, captain)

NETNEWS JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026

65 60 48 42 40 37 34 71 68 57 54 45 45 34 22 74 57 51 48 48 48 45


SUNDAY WOMEN

B3 Horseshoe Bend (Kelli Walker, captain) VININGS ESTATES 25 04 HIGHLAND POINTE 77 CROOKED CREEK 65 HERITAGE @ ROSWE 60 MILTON TENNIS CE 45 BROOKFIELD CC 45 POLO GOLF & CC 42 WOODBINE STATION 42 WHITE COLUMNS G 20 05 COOPERS POND 71 NORTH FORKE (TATE) 68 MORNING VIEW 60 NORTH FORKE (INGRAM) 51 WHITE OAK PLACE 42 EE ROBINSON PARK 42 RUBY FOREST 34 KNOLLWOOD LAKES 28 06 GLENLAKE II 80 SUGAR CREEK (WILSON) 62 ROCKDALE TENNIS (NORTON) 62 OAKHURST PARK 57 SUGAR CREEK (HUNTER) 45 RICHARD CRAIG PA (MEDBERY) 45

RICHARD CRAIG PA (DAMERA) 25 ROCKDALE TENNIS (MILLER) 20 07 ABERDEEN 65 PRINCETON SQUARE 60 RIVERMOORE PARK (FORD) 57 CONCORD FARMS 51 CHATTAHOOCHEE RI 51 SHILOH FARMS 51 WINDERMERE/FORSY 34 RIVERMOORE PARK (HOLLAND) 25 08 MJCCA 80 THE FIELDS III 57 GREATER ATLANTA 51 SUGAR MILL 48 ST MARLO CC 45 DUNWOODY CC 45 BERKELEY WALK 42 RIVER STATION 28

B3

01 BUFORD CITY PARK CHATEAU ELAN SPO REUNION

74 65 62

HIDDEN FALLS SUB STILLWATER BOBBY BAILEY TC HAMILTON MILL I STERLING ON THE 02 HORSESHOE BEND CAMBRIDGE PINEWALK S&T OXFORD MILL CC OF THE SOUTH LAUREL SPRINGS/F WELLINGTON LIFE TIME PICKLE 03 MILTON TENNIS CE LAKE FOREST SUBD CROOKED CREEK POLO GOLF & CC LONGLAKE SWIM/TE FIELDSTONE GREEN SUMMERS THORNGATE 04 BERKELEY HILLS C ST MARLO CC (PATEL)

B4 McGhee TC (Britiney Murphy, captain) 57 42 37 31 28 71 57 57 51 48 45 42 25 74 60 57 54 51 37 34 31 82 57

EMBRY HILLS 54 CHADWICK CLUB 51 WESTOVER/GWINNET 48 LESLIE BEACH 37 HANARRY WEST 31 ST MARLO CC (DISKALKAR) 31 05 LOST FORREST 65 HOLLY SPRINGS 62 MARIETTA CC 57 LOST MOUNTAIN TE (POSTON) 57 TOWNE LAKE HILLS 48 JOHNSONS LANDING 40 CHESTNUT GROVE 40 LOST MOUNTAIN TE (MILLER) 28 06 CHASTAIN 68 DEKALB TC 60 SHARON LESTER TC 54 DRUID HILLS 54 BITSY GRANT/SOFT 51 GLENLAKE I (OSHINSKI) 40 WATERS EDGE 37 GLENLAKE I (MAXWELL) 34 07 WINDWARD LAKE 68

INVERNESS HAMPTON HALL/FUL JACKSON CREEK ROSWELL STATION LAKESIDE AT ANSL ESTATES OF FERNW LAUREL BROOKE 08 BLACKBURN (WILKINSON) BLACKBURN (ZANGER) SANDY SPRINGS RC KINGSLEY BLACKBURN (WHITESIDE) VILLAGE MILL TERRELL MILL T C DUNWOODY CC

B4

01 MCGHEE TC (MURPHY) PIEDMONT DRIVING BITSY GRANT/HARD MONTCLAIR ESTATE TOLLESON PARK MCGHEE TC (CASSY-ALLEN)

65 48 45 45 42 42 40 77 62 57 48 45 37 37 34 74 65 60 51 45 37

CHEROKEE TOWN CL CHASTAIN 02 HARMONY ON THE L NORTHAMPTON BROOKFIELD CC BRIDGEMILL ATHLE CHICKERING WOODBINE STATION LITCHFIELD 100 ESTATES OF BROOK 03 MILL GLEN TUXFORD HAMPTON WOODS PRINCETON LAKES NESBIT LAKES CAMDEN PLACE CC OF ROSWELL CHIMNEY SPRINGS 04 THE WATERFORD HIGHLANDS AT HAM LOST MOUNTAIN TE ECHO MILL II HICKORY SPRINGS

B5 East Spring Lake (Callie Barron, captain)

B6 Frankie Allen (Allie Raines, captain)

B7 Wildwood (Leslie Gilbreath, captain)

B8 Bitsy Grant/Hard Courts (Kristina Edwards, captain)

37 28 71 68 65 57 42 37 34 22 60 60 57 54 54 51 31 28 80 65 60 48 45

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026 NETNEWS

79


SUNDAY WOMEN C1 Polo Golf & CC (Aisling Craven, captain) NORTHAMPTON CHESTNUT HILL CENTENNIAL LAKES 05 HUDLOW T C (KIM) THE BRANCHES ITP TRAINING ACA MJCCA BLACKBURN GLENLAKE I HUDLOW T C (LAM) DEKALB TC 06 BARRINGTON EDINBURGH OLDE ATLANTA CLU TRILOGY PARK PEACHTREE WOODS APALACHEE RIVER GREAT OAKS LANDI APALACHEE FARMS 07 LIFE TIME PICKLE AVOCET CLUB ATLANTA ATHLETIC PEACHTREE STATIO

80

37 34 28 68 60 57 45 42 42 42 40 74 62 60 51 48 37 34 31 74 57 57 51

NEELY FARM JONES BRIDGE S&T STANDARD CLUB PARSONS RUN 08 TWIN CREEKS NOTTING HILL WESTBROOK THE MANOR GOLF & TRADITIONS DEERLAKE THREE CHIMNEYS F VANNS TAVERN

B5

01 MCGHEE TC RICHARD CRAIG PA ROCKDALE TENNIS BITSY GRANT/HARD ANSLEY (MEANS) DEKALB TC (HOEHN) DEKALB TC (EVANS) ANSLEY (JORDAN) 02 CASTEEL HEIGHTS

45 45 37 31 74 65 54 54 48 40 40 22 74 68 60 54 40 40 37 25 80

DELLINGER PARK LAUREL PARK DEER RUN WEST BRADSHAW FARM FAIRWAYS/CHEROKE EAGLE WATCH BROOKSTONE CC 03 CHIMNEY LAKES EAST SPRING LAKE INDEPENDENCE SQ NORTH FOREST SENTINEL LAKE INDIAN HILLS CC TERRELL MILL T C EAST HAMPTON 04 HIGHLAND RIDGE CHESTNUT CREEK CHATSWORTH FOXHALL WESTCHESTER S&T ARBOR BRIDGE HEDGEROW BROOKFIELD CC

C3 Terrell Mill TC (Crystal Pullen, captain) 60 54 51 48 40 40 25 71 62 54 54 45 42 34 34 71 71 54 54 54 42 31 20

05 TRADITIONS OF BR SUWANEE STATION TURNBERRY STERLING ON THE DUNCAN’S LAKE TE CHATTAHOOCHEE RU WILD TIMBER TURTLE CREEK 06 CC OF ROSWELL MEDLOCK BRIDGE FALLS OF AUTRY M JONES BRIDGE S&T WEXFORD MARTIN’S LANDING CANTERBURY WOODS DOUBLEGATE 07 THE MANOR GOLF & WOODLAND PARK WILD MEADOWS WAF REC SPRINGMONTE PROVENCE FIELDSTONE

74 65 60 57 54 42 25 17 74 62 60 48 45 40 34 34 65 62 62 51 48 40 40

FOWLER PARK 08 DUNWOODY CC LOCKRIDGE FOREST BRIGHT WATER HAMMOND HILLS FONTAINEBLEAU BRIARCLIFF WOODS DUNWOODY NORTH BRITTANY

B6

01 REUNION FOREST PLANTATIO TRADITIONS OF BR LANIER SPRINGS HAMILTON MILL II SPOUT SPRINGS TE THE PRESERVE MORNING VIEW 02 DEKALB TC (RUCKER) WATERS EDGE AVONDALE S & T LEAFMORE CREEK

28 71 71 60 54 48 42 25 22 80 60 54 51 51 45 31 25 74 57 54 54

DEKALB TC (MCEWEN) PANGBORN DRUID HILLS TWIN LAKES 03 CROOKED CREEK (GMAHLE) CREEKSTONE ESTAT CROOKED CREEK (ARMANI) BRIDLE RIDGE ABBOTTS COVE NORTHERN OAKS SU SHAKERAG THREE CHIMNEYS F 04 CC OF ROSWELL WINDING VISTA BROOKWOOD MANOR MILL GLEN THE FIELDS I HARTRIDGE VERMACK HANARRY ESTATES 05 LOST MOUNTAIN TE HARDAGE FARM LEGACY PARK

C4 Bitsy Grant/Soft Courts (Leslie Tedder, captain)

C5 Fields Pond (Jean Huang, captain)

C6 Sharon Lester TC (Tilea West, captain)

C8 Windy Hill Athletic Club (Marion Coldonat Bookman, captain)

NETNEWS JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026

51 48 31 28 62 62 60 51 48 45 37 31 77 68 60 51 48 37 34 22 65 54 54


SUNDAY WOMEN

BENTLEY PARK SUB 54 HUNTER PARK-CITY (LEATHER)51 THE BROADLANDS 45 BROWNS FARM 40 HUNTER PARK-CITY (GANUES) 34 06 WINDSOR OAKS 77 BROOKFIELD CC 71 ARBOR VIEW 62 WILDWOOD SPRINGS 60 WOODMONT GOLF & 54 DEER RUN WEST 37 GREAT SKY 31 JEFFERSON TOWNSH 5 07 FRANKIE ALLEN 82 REDFIELD 62 CHEROKEE TOWN CL 57 HAMPTON FARMS 57 ROSWELL PARK 51 HEMBREE PARK 42 BLACKBURN 37 THE BRANCHES 8

B7

01 PINETREE CC 68 HIGHLANDS AT HAM 65 BRIDGEMILL ATHLE 57 WOODSTOCK KNOLL 48 CHESTNUT HILL 48 PACES CLUB 40 KENNWORTH TC 40 STILESBORO TRACE 31 02 RIVERSIDE S&T 68 SIBLEY FOREST 65 MOUNTAIN CREEK R 57 REDFIELD 51 SPALDING WOODS 45 WEATHERSTONE 42 PIEDMONT CHASE 40 JEFFERSON TOWNSH 28 03 EDGEWATER 65 EDENWILDE 65 LITCHFIELD 100 60 NOTTING HILL 57 WOODMONT GOLF & 48 HEMBREE GROVE 45 WEXFORD 34 FIELDSTONE 22 04 HUNTLEY HILLS 71 BITSY GRANT/HARD 62 DRUID HILLS (KANE) 54 HAMPTON HALL/DEK 48 BITSY GRANT/SOFT 45 DRUID HILLS (SEARS) 42 VININGS ESTATES 40 SUGAR CREEK 34 05 GRAND CASCADES (PETERSON) 71 PARKSTONE 71 WINDERMERE/FORSY 65 SEVEN OAKS (DUKE) 54 CAMBRIDGE 51 GRAND CASCADES (MCCARTHY) 42 ABERDEEN 25 SEVEN OAKS (LI) 17 06 TUXFORD 71 ATLANTA ATHLETIC 65 DOUBLEGATE 60 ST IVES CC 57 KINGSLEY 42 MARTIN’S LANDING 40

WOODFIELD PEACHTREE STATIO 07 WILDWOOD DANIEL PARK FOUR SEASONS HEBRON CHRISTIAN DEL WEBB CHATEAU RIVERMIST/GWINNE THE PRESERVE SARATOGA

B8

34 28 83 80 46 40 33 33 33 0

01 RICHARD CRAIG PA 80 BITSY GRANT/HARD (EDWARDS) 77 PEACHTREE CITY T 71 KING VALLEY AT V 42 BITSY GRANT/SOFT (MCINTYR) 40 BITSY GRANT/HARD (KLEIBER) 34 AVONDALE S & T 25 BITSY GRANT/SOFT (DVOSKIN) 25 02 CANONGATE AT MIR 74 BROWNS FARM 68 THE GEORGIAN 62 WILLOW CREEK 51 SERENADE 48 HARRISON TC 40 SUMMERCHASE/CHE 31 CHEROKEE TENNIS 22 03 ECHO RIDGE 68 SANDY SPRINGS RC 62 BYRNWYCK S & T 60 DUNWOODY CC (HARCROW) 57 DUNWOODY CC (MILLER) 48 HORSESHOE BEND 40 ITP TRAINING ACA 34 CHASTAIN 28 04 HIGHLAND POINTE 74 ARTHURS VINEYARD 60 DORSET 54 HERITAGE TRACE 48 SADDLE RIDGE LAK 45 POST OAK REC 42 MEADOWGROVE 42 CHESTNUT SPRINGS 31 05 REUNION 80 HILLSIDE TRACE 74 APALACHEE FARMS 71 TPC @ SUGARLOAF 57 OLDE ATLANTA CLU 37 ST IVES CC 34 RICHLAND 25 HAMILTON MILL I 20 06 PEACHTREE CORNER 68 MEDLOCK BRIDGE 62 RIVER GLEN/FUL 54 LIFE TIME PICKLE 48 BERKELEY HILLS C 48 EVERGREEN LAKES 45 WELLINGTON LAKE 40 MOUNTAIN PARK 31 07 POLO GOLF & CC 77 COPPER CREEK-FOR 77 LAKE FOREST SUBD 74 HAMPTON GOLF VIL 57 CROOKED CREEK 40 RIVERSTONE PLANT 34 HILLBROOKE 25 WEST OAKS 14 08 DEVEREUX DOWNS 77

CRABAPPLE LAKE/P (DAVIS) 77 WHITE COLUMNS G 60 BRADSHAW FARM (RHODENIZER) 60 DUNMOOR S&T 45 BRADSHAW FARM (ARDELEAN) 42 BRIDGEWATER SUBD 25 CRABAPPLE LAKE/P (THOMAS) 11

C1

01 LOCKRIDGE FOREST 77 DUNWOODY CC 57 BLACKBURN (SIMONDS) 54 MAYFAIR/ST CLAIR 51 ELLARD COMMUNITY 48 CC OF ROSWELL 45 HUNTCLIFF/FUL 37 BLACKBURN (WILLIAMS) 28 02 RIVERBROOKE (DUL 62 VILLAGE GROVE 60 RIVERMOORE PARK 60 HEBRON CHRISTIAN 51 ROCK SPRINGS PAR 48 THE CLUB @ EDGEW 48 RIVER COLONY SOU 40 ST MARLO CC 28 03 SHARON LESTER TC 85 BRIARCLIFF WOODS 60 LEAFMORE CREEK 54 LESLIE BEACH 51 DEKALB TC (JACKSON) 51 HALES TRACE 42 DEKALB TC (ROAN) 28 FOUR SEASONS 25 04 POLO GOLF & CC 85 VICKERY 74 EDENWILDE 65 CHATTAHOOCHEE RI 62 PENNBROOKE 42 OXFORD LAKES 37 DEERLAKE 28 WOODMONT GOLF & 2 05 SEVEN HILLS 80 LAUREL PARK 71 LEGACY PARK 60 BUTLER CREEK 57 HAMILTON TOWNSHI 40 BENTWATER 34 MARIETTA CC 31 GOVERNORS TOWNE 25 06 BITSY GRANT/HARD 82 SHARON LESTER TC 80 CAPITAL CITY 51 CARL SANDERS YMC 45 GEORGETOWN 42 BRITTANY 37 BITSY GRANT/SOFT (DUQUE) 37 BITSY GRANT/SOFT (WINTER) 22 07 CHEROKEE TENNIS 65 GOVERNOR’S PRESE 60 HARMONY ON THE L 57 TOWNE LAKE HILLS 54 GREAT SKY 48 NEWCASTLE FARM 48 ORANGE SHOALS 37 RIVER GREEN 28 08 MEADOWGROVE 77 FAIR OAKS TC (TIPTON) 65 KINGS COVE 57 SIBLEY FOREST 51

NORTHAMPTON FAIR OAKS TC (HAMMOCK) WOODLANDS CHIMNEY LAKES

C3

01 SHARON LESTER TC FAIRFIELD SUMMIT FAMILY YM BROOKWOOD HILLS BITSY GRANT/SOFT CARL SANDERS YMC DEKALB TC TRIBUTARY 02 KENNWORTH TC WINDSOR OAKS HARMONY ON THE L HANEY WALK ESTATES OF FERNW TOWNE MILL NORTH LANDING BROOKFIELD CC 03 INVERNESS TERRELL MILL T C (PULLEN) WESTCHESTER S&T TERRELL MILL T C (DAY) WILLOW POINT RIVERSIDE S&T HANOVER WOODS MILL GLEN 04 DUNWOODY CC SOUTHLAND CC HORSESHOE BEND THE FIELDS I SMOKE RISE COUNT MJCCA HUDLOW T C RIVER OAK S&R 05 LANSMOORE CLUB FLOWERS CROSSING BRIDLEWOOD ROCK SPRINGS PAR GREAT OAKS LANDI GRAND CASCADES TRADITIONS OF BR HIGHLANDS @ BRID 06 BRANDON HALL BARRETT DOWNS POST BROOK FARMS PARK FOREST HABERSHAM AT LAN BROOKSHADE THE MANOR GOLF & CC OF THE SOUTH

C4

01 SHARON LESTER TC BITSY GRANT/SOFT SUGAR CREEK (ROBINSON) OAKHURST PARK SUGAR CREEK (SWEATMON) ANSLEY ROCKDALE TENNIS SOUTH FULTON TEN 02 LEGACY PARK (NORMAN) BRADSHAW FARM EAGLE WATCH CARTERSVILLE COU MEADOW BROOK

48 42 28 28 80 71 62 57 51 42 25 5 65 65 62 60 48 42 34 20 80 77 74 57 40 28 22 20 82 65 62 51 48 40 28 20 88 68 57 54 42 31 28 28 74 62 54 54 51 45 31 20 65 62 62 48 45 42 40 31 65 62 60 54 51

BROOKSTONE CC LEGACY PARK (LAPIERRE) LOST MOUNTAIN TE 03 DUNWOODY CC PEACHTREE CORNER OLDE ATLANTA CLU ASHFORD PARK HAMILTON MILL II EDINBURGH RIVERMIST/GWINNE BAY CREEK PARK 04 TRIPLE CROWN LAKEHAVEN JACKSON CREEK FOWLER PARK SADDLE CREEK 2 CHARTWELL/FULTON MATT COMMUNITY P HARRINGTON FALLS

C5

01 BRISCOE PARK RIVERMIST/GWINNE STEEPLECHASE FLOWERS CROSSING TRADITIONS OF BR WHITE HAWK MEDLOCK BRIDGE RIVERMOORE PARK 02 SEVEN HILLS KENNWORTH TC (HASH) KENNWORTH TC (ASTIN) CHIMNEY SPRINGS CHEROKEE TENNIS BRIDGEMILL ATHLE WOODSTOCK KNOLL CENTENNIAL LAKES 03 CC OF ROSWELL TUXFORD KINGSLEY ATLANTA ATHLETIC TRADITIONS WELLINGTON WILDWOOD SPRINGS DOUBLEGATE 04 FIELDS POND CARL SANDERS YMC WINDING VISTA TWIN LAKES DEER LICK PARK WEST SMYRNA S&T WASHINGTON PARK INDEPENDENCE SQ

C6

01 SHARON LESTER TC (WEST) SHARON LESTER TC (BRYL) THE SUMMIT SWIM CEDAR CREEK S&R WYNBROOKE BITSY GRANT/HARD SUMMIT FAMILY YM RIVERCLIFF 02 SEVEN OAKS LAUREL BROOKE GREEN SUMMERS FOXDALE THE RESE WINDWARD LAKE WHITE COLUMNS G

48 40 17 77 71 60 51 48 42 25 22 74 60 60 60 51 42 31 20 82 65 60 54 42 37 31 22 65 65 62 57 48 40 31 28 68 60 54 51 45 42 40 37 91 77 54 40 40 34 31 31

BRIDLE RIDGE 03 INDIAN HILLS CC REDFIELD KENNWORTH TC SANDY SPRINGS RC HIGHLAND POINTE LAUREL PARK HAMPTON WOODS 04 OXFORD MILL ITP TRAINING ACA DUNWOODY NORTH MARTIN’S LANDING SPRING RIDGE THE BRANCHES LOCKRIDGE FOREST CC OF ROSWELL

C8

01 CAPITAL CITY SUGAR CREEK (WILLIAMS) SUGAR CREEK (WHITTAKER) BROOKWOOD MANOR SUGAR CREEK (REY) ROCKDALE TENNIS ITP TRAINING ACA 02 WINDERMERE/FORSY ASHEBROOKE CHATTAHOOCHEE RI BRAMBLETT GROVE THREE CHIMNEYS F CAMBRIDGE PARKSTONE 03 WINDY HILL ATHLE HAMILTON TOWNSHI BROOKSTONE 3 CHESTNUT HILL HAMPTON FARMS LEGACY PARK KENNWORTH TC 04 GLASTONBERRY LIFE TIME PICKLE DUNMOOR S&T VILLAGE MILL ROSWELL PARK ST IVES CC FONTAINEBLEAU

10 83 60 50 46 43 43 23 82 68 57 54 54 45 20 14 93 53 53 46 43 40 20 83 80 66 36 36 26 20 80 73 70 56 43 16 10 63 60 56 50 46 43 30

80 74 60 51 42 42 34 14 83 73 53 50 46 33

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026 NETNEWS

81


SUNDAY WOMEN JUNIOR GIRLS 10 - C3

01 BUFORD CITY PARK 97 WINDWARD LAKE 77 THE FIELDS I 34 OXFORD MILL 30 02 PEACHTREE STATIO (MASON) 93 DEKALB TC 62 ANSLEY 60 PEACHTREE STATIO (CONATSE) 30

10 - C5

01 KENNWORTH TC HARRISON TC DELLINGER PARK SEVEN HILLS 02 THE MANOR GOLF & GLEN ABBEY I WHITE COLUMNS G CROOKED CREEK WOODMONT GOLF & HEMBREE PARK MARTIN’S LANDING SEVEN OAKS 03 KINGSLEY THE BRANCHES ASHFORD CHASE

82

81 68 60 36 90 80 78 76 61 59 40 19 76 75 73

DUNWOODY CC 73 LIFE TIME PICKLE 73 BITSY GRANT/HARD 66 HORSESHOE BEND 40 INDIAN HILLS CC 38 04 ROCK SPRINGS PAR 86 BUFORD CITY PARK 79 ST IVES CC 56 RIVERBROOKE (DUL 13 05 OAKHURST PARK 78 BITSY GRANT/HARD (CHENEVE) 73 SMOKE RISE COUNT 66 BITSY GRANT/HARD (MCCULLA) 46

12 - C1

01 KENNWORTH TC (CAHOON) KENNWORTH TC (ZHAO) THE MANOR GOLF & HIGHLAND POINTE 02 DOUBLEGATE WINDWARD LAKE INVERNESS DUNWOODY CC CC OF ROSWELL ST MARLO CC FALLS OF AUTRY M

93 64 62 57 86 84 78 77 58 57 53

DEKALB TC

42

12 - C3

01 MARIETTA CC WHITE COLUMNS G HARRISON TC JACKSON CREEK 02 CROOKED CREEK THE RIVER CLUB/G FOWLER PARK ST IVES CC LAUREL SPRINGS/F THREE CHIMNEYS F BUFORD CITY PARK STEEPLECHASE 03 THE BRANCHES DUNWOODY CC ANSLEY LEAFMORE CREEK

12 - C5

01 THE GEORGIAN BENTWATER SEVEN HILLS HIGHLANDS AT HAM 02 PEACHTREE STATIO

93 60 60 49 82 79 79 77 65 57 56 45 88 72 61 44 88 81 63 25 85

LIFE TIME PICKLE 84 DEKALB TC 79 SMOKE RISE COUNT 60 BUNTEN ROAD PARK 46 VILLAGE MILL 41 RIVERMIST/GWINNE 31 03 JAMES CREEK TC 92 WOODMONT GOLF & 91 MILTON TENNIS CE 69 POLO GOLF & CC 64 WINDWARD LAKE 53 SADDLE CREEK 2 49 CROOKED CREEK 49 04 OXFORD MILL 80 TRADITIONS OF BR 74 THE FIELDS I 64 DOUBLEGATE 41 05 INDIAN HILLS CC 90 BITSY GRANT/HARD (WILSON) 79 HARRISON TC 68 BROOKFIELD CC 59 SIBLEY FOREST 53 BITSY GRANT/HARD (WILLIAM) 51 CHIMNEY SPRINGS 43

15 - B1

01 EDGEBROOK MAYFAIR/ST CLAIR VERMACK SUGAR MILL CHATSWORTH ROCKDALE TENNIS JAMES CREEK TC FALLS OF AUTRY M

15 - C1

01 HIGHLAND POINTE MILTON TENNIS CE SEVEN HILLS WOODMONT GOLF & 02 TWIN LAKES HAMPTON WOODS ATLANTA ATHLETIC DUNWOODY CC THREE CHIMNEYS F LESLIE BEACH ASHFORD CHASE

15 - C3

01 BROOKFIELD CC ITP TRAINING ACA

83 83 77 77 77 62 46 22 75 73 67 65 79 76 71 69 63 59 50 90 84

LEAFMORE CREEK CAMDEN PLACE HARRISON TC THE BRANCHES CAPITAL CITY KING VALLEY AT V 02 HAMILTON MILL I NOTTING HILL JAMES CREEK TC ST IVES CC PEACHTREE STATIO DEERLAKE SEVEN OAKS ST MARLO CC

74 71 61 58 54 43 85 75 70 65 64 45 31 0

15 - C4

01 BITSY GRANT/SOFT (POWELL) 87 BITSY GRANT/SOFT (HIRSH) 72 SHARON LESTER TC (DERIJKE) 71 GLENLAKE II 62 SHARON LESTER TC (KAZI) 55 SHARON LESTER TC (KIMBALL) 55 RICHARD CRAIG PA 48 02 THE RESERVE AT O 81 THE RIVER CLUB/G 80 WHEATFIELDS RESE 73

10C3

Peachtree Station (Mary Mason, team manager)

10C5

Rock Springs Park (Heather Chu, team manager)

12C1

Doublegate (Katharine Rodgers, team manager)

12C3

The Branches (Kevin Travis, team manager)

12C5

James Creek TC (Pardhu Naladala, team manager)

15B1

Edgebrook (Kumar Gandla, team manager)

NETNEWS JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026


JUNIOR GIRLS

15C1

Twin Lakes (Lynn Douglas, team manager)

18A1

Kings Farm 18B1 (Komunyaka Stephens, team manager)

Kennworth TC (Leann McKenzie, team manager)

JUNIOR GIRLS

JUNIOR BOYS

BUFORD CITY PARK 69 FLOWERS CROSSING 59 EE ROBINSON PARK 54 BUNTEN ROAD PARK 46 03 CROOKED CREEK (BROOKER) 89 WAF REC 74 FIELDSTONE 54 CROOKED CREEK (GAGNE) 41 04 LIFE TIME PICKLE 98 VERMACK 83 CHATSWORTH 79 CHASTAIN 71 INDIAN HILLS CC 52 CC OF THE SOUTH 33 HARRISON TC 26

18 - A1

01 KINGS FARM BRISCOE PARK CHEROKEE TOWN CL THE MANOR GOLF & FOXWORTH HARRISON TC DUNWOODY CC

10C3

95 81 64 62 46 36 0

18 - B1

01 KENNWORTH TC (MCKENZIE) 100 THE GEORGIAN 66 KENNWORTH TC (MCGLYNN) 58 LAUREL PARK 42 02 LESLIE BEACH 93 CAPITAL CITY 82 FLOWERS CROSSING 75 GREATER ATLANTA 65 OAKHURST PARK 53 SHARON LESTER TC 47 CHASTAIN 47 03 FALLS OF AUTRY M 89 ST IVES CC 80 SEVEN OAKS 71 WYNTERHALL 61 W P JONES PARK 59 HIGHLAND POINTE 55 POST OAK REC 50

Cambridge (Aleksei Solovev, team manager)

15C3

Hamilton Mill I (Tulsi Patel, team manager)

10 - C3

01 EAST HAMPTON DUNWOODY CC INDIAN HILLS CC OAKHURST PARK 02 CAMBRIDGE CROOKED CREEK CHATTAHOOCHEE RI GLEN ABBEY I

10 - C5

01 SEVEN OAKS THE FIELDS I WHITE COLUMNS G ST IVES CC 02 DEKALB TC ANSLEY PEACHTREE STATIO HORSESHOE BEND LIFE TIME PICKLE VERMACK CHIMNEY SPRINGS

10C5

12 - C1

93 80 50 36 93 71 57 52

01 SEVEN HILLS DEKALB TC MJCCA KENNWORTH TC 02 WELLINGTON LAKE FIELDSTONE DUNWOODY CC FALLS OF AUTRY M

82 70 62 44 82 81 79 67 64 61 47

01 ROSWELL PARK INDIAN HILLS CC GLEN ABBEY I HIGHLANDS AT HAM 02 WINDWARD LAKE CREEKSTONE ESTAT POLO GOLF & CC THE MANOR GOLF & 03 BUFORD CITY PARK MORNING VIEW JAMES CREEK TC THE RIVER CLUB/G CAMBRIDGE

12 - C3

15C4

76 75 68 44 81 68 66 54 86 76 58 53 92 72 57 48 83 81 81 75 75

Seven Oaks (Neeraj Jayaraman, team manager)

Crooked Cree (Karyn Brooker, team manager)

CHATTAHOOCHEE RI BUNTEN ROAD PARK

43 43

12 - C4

01 ANSLEY 77 SMOKE RISE COUNT 75 LESLIE BEACH 69 DEKALB TC 50 02 FOXHALL 77 BROOKFIELD CC 70 HIGHLAND POINTE 65 HARRISON TC 52 03 CROOKED CREEK (GAGNE) 89 FOWLER PARK 80 HORSESHOE BEND 77 ST IVES CC 74 OXFORD MILL 70 CROOKED CREEK (HERMANN) 53 CC OF ROSWELL 51 ST MARLO CC 45

12 - C5

01 LAUREL SPRINGS/F TRADITIONS OF BR

12C1

87 82

RIVERMOORE PARK EDINBURGH 02 HARRISON TC BENTWATER SEVEN HILLS CHIMNEY LAKES 03 CAMDEN PLACE MILTON TENNIS CE CHIMNEY SPRINGS SEVEN OAKS 04 VILLAGE MILL BITSY GRANT/HARD RIVERMIST/GWINNE GLENLAKE II BRITTANY LEAFMORE CREEK PEACHTREE STATIO

15 - B1

01 DUNWOODY CC CHASTAIN LESLIE BEACH BUNTEN ROAD PARK 02 JAMES CREEK TC (BHAT)

60 53 82 65 63 49 83 80 53 27 89 81 77 58 52 36 32 81 71 70 53 89

Dekalb TC (Stephanie Dibello, team manager) JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026 NETNEWS

83


JUNIOR BOYS 12C3

Morning View (Joyce Chen, team manager)

12C4

Smoke Rise Country Club (Alycia Parker, team manager)

12C5

Village Mill (Tracy Nerenbaum, team manager)

15B1

James Creek TC (Mahesh Bhat, team manager)

15C1

The River Club/Gwinnett (Jennifer McCoy, team manager)

15C3

Fowler Park (Shashi Singh, team manager)

18B1

Abbott’s Pond (Jason Kleiber, team manager)

JUNIOR BOYS JAMES CREEK TC (SRINIVASA) 87 ARBORS AT LAKEVI 81 FIELDSTONE 78 EDENWILDE 59 OXFORD MILL 56 SEVEN OAKS 21

15 - C1

01 WOODMONT GOLF & THE RIVER CLUB/G WILD TIMBER MJCCA CROOKED CREEK CC OF THE SOUTH MILTON TENNIS CE 02 CHEROKEE TOWN CL DEKALB TC (CONE) DEKALB TC (PERLMUTTER) HARRISON TC HIGHLAND POINTE INDIAN HILLS CC HAMPTON WOODS

15C4 84

87 74 70 60 60 56 50 89 83 78 71 66 46 32

15 - C3

01 ANSLEY BYRNWYCK S & T KENNWORTH TC SHARON LESTER TC 02 FOWLER PARK (SINGH) JAMES CREEK TC FIELDSTONE FOWLER PARK (YADAV) FALLS OF AUTRY M SUGAR MILL BROOKFIELD CC ST IVES CC

15 - C4

01 BENTWATER KING VALLEY AT V HARRISON TC (MUTLU) HARRISON TC (KOUNS) 02 LEAFMORE CREEK ASHFORD CHASE FLOWERS CROSSING RIVERMIST/GWINNE TWIN LAKES LESLIE BEACH

EE Robinson Park (Eileen Hahn, team manager)

NETNEWS JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026

83 72 63 62 95 86 74 69 68 60 33 26 84 77 52 33 88 79 78 59 58 53

SHARON LESTER TC 03 ROSWELL PARK MEDLOCK BRIDGE SHAKERAG WAF REC THE MANOR GOLF & CC OF THE SOUTH ATLANTA ATHLETIC 04 EE ROBINSON PARK THE PADDOCKS RIVERMOORE PARK BUFORD CITY PARK ROCK SPRINGS PAR LAUREL SPRINGS/F CHATTAHOOCHEE RI

18 - A1

01 WAF REC DUNWOODY CC THE RIVER CLUB/G FOXHALL ST IVES CC GREATER ATLANTA HARRISON TC

18A1

43 93 75 74 63 60 25 0 95 81 68 67 65 61 33

18 - B1

01 MILL GLEN WYNTERHALL TRADITIONS OF BR W P JONES PARK TWIN LAKES PEACHTREE STATIO LEAFMORE CREEK 02 PRINCETON LAKES ABBOTTS POND SEVEN OAKS PARK BROOKE II HIGHLANDS AT HAM ROSWELL PARK WEST OAKS

81 80 66 65 62 53 0 83 79 79 72 65 60 37

91 75 73 71 70 48 43

WAF Rec (Desmond McLennon, team manager)


SENIOR DAY MEN

SENIOR DAY MEN

AA1 Chattahoochee Run (David Bone, captain)

A1 Harrison TC (Fred Puryear, captain)

A5 Laurel Park (Edward Howard, captain)

B1 Northampton (Mark Delaplane, captain)

AA1

01 BIRKDALE CHATTAHOOCHEE RU CHATEAU ELAN WIN SUGAR CREEK

A1

01 BRIDGEMILL ATHLE FOUR SEASONS (HARRISON) HARRISON TC FOUR SEASONS (GRAY)

A5

01 LAUREL PARK DELLINGER PARK ELLARD COMMUNITY LOST MOUNTAIN TE OAKLEIGH TOWNE LAKE HILLS LEGACY PARK

72 66 55 5 61 61 50 27 88 72 50 44 38 27 27

ROSWELL PARK 02 RIVERMOORE PARK GRANDVIEW THE EN PARK BROOKE II ATLANTA ATHLETIC GLEN ABBEY I THE FIELDS I WOODLAND BROOK TWIN LAKES

B1

01 NORTHAMPTON DELLINGER PARK REGENCY PARK JACKSON CREEK MARIETTA CC BRIDGEMILL ATHLE NESBIT LAKES 02 DEERLAKE CC OF ROSWELL

0 85 71 66 52 47 38 23 14 77 61 55 55 55 22 22 72 66

SILVER RIDGE PEACHTREE STATIO OXFORD MILL VILLAGE GROVE ATLANTA ATHLETIC

B5

01 RICHARD CRAIG PA OLDE TOWNE LESLIE BEACH CC OF ROSWELL EAST HAMPTON PARSONS RUN THE CLUB AT SPAL 02 SEVEN OAKS BAKERS FARM POLO GOLF & CC CENTRAL PARK COU WHITE HAWK VICKERY

B5 Richard Craig Park (Charles Head, captain)

55 50 50 33 22 72 61 61 44 44 44 22 66 66 55 44 44 38

WINDERMERE/FORSY 03 WEATHERSTONE THE OVERLOOK @ M HARMONY ON THE L BROOKFIELD CC BRIDGEMILL ATHLE MOUNTAIN CREEK R WOODBINE STATION

B7

01 CHATEAU ELAN WIN VILLAGE AT DEATO TRADITIONS OF BR STERLING ON THE 02 CHIMNEY SPRINGS HUNTCLIFF/FUL SOLEIL AT LAURE HERITAGE @ ROSWE LEGACY PARK CASTEEL HEIGHTS

33 94 61 44 44 38 33 33 77 66 44 11 76 76 66 61 52 28

OLDE TOWNE HARRISON TC 03 SPRING RIDGE SMOKE RISE COUNT CONNEMARA BLACKBURN WINDWARD LAKE FLOWERS CROSSING MAPLE RIDGE S&T

C1

01 TERRELL MILL T C SOLEIL AT LAURE GREAT SKY WILDWOOD SPRINGS 02 DOUBLEGATE WINDWARD LAKE CAMBRIDGE THE FIELDS III DEERLAKE

23 14 77 66 55 44 44 33 27 83 61 38 16 77 66 61 55 38

WESTOVER/GWINNET CC OF THE SOUTH 03 KINGSLEY FONTAINEBLEAU MARTIN’S LANDING CC OF ROSWELL SPRING RIDGE DUNWOODY NORTH MJCCA PEACHTREE STATIO 04 WINDSONG PLANTAT TWIN LAKES FOUR SEASONS ROCKDALE TENNIS

33 16 85 71 66 52 33 33 33 23 83 66 50 0

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SENIOR DAY MEN C1 Doublegate (Alan Dunn, captain)

SENIOR DAY WOMEN AA1

01 BITSY GRANT/SOFT SADDLE CREEK 2 PEACHTREE CITY T FOUR SEASONS

AA3

01 THE OVERLOOK @ M BITSY GRANT/SOFT DELLINGER PARK CHEROKEE TENNIS 02 CHEROKEE TOWN CL HEDGEROWS DEKALB TC PEACHTREE CITY T

86

72 61 55 11 66 66 50 16 88 50 38 22

A1

01 SANDY SPRINGS RC DUNWOODY CC TERRELL MILL T C BROOKSTONE CC NORTHAMPTON HORSESHOE BEND PEACHTREE CITY T 02 LAUREL SPRINGS/F EAGLE WATCH SADDLE CREEK 2 WILD TIMBER CENTRAL PARK COU LIFE TIME PICKLE EDENWILDE

77 66 61 55 38 33 16 83 72 55 38 38 33 27

A5

01 OXFORD LAKES 71 OLDE TOWNE 66 MILTON TENNIS CE 52 FULLERS PARK 52 JEFFERSON TOWNSH 47 TERRELL MILL T C 47 PLANTATION NORTH 42 BRIDGEMILL ATHLE 19 02 ROCKDALE TENNIS 83 SOUTH FULTON TEN 50 PEACHTREE CITY T (GRAHAM) 33 PEACHTREE CITY T (YARBROU) 33 03 SHILOH FARMS 83 ATLANTA ATHLETIC 72 CHATEAU ELAN WIN 66 TRADITIONS OF BR 50

CHATTAHOOCHEE RI 33 CENTRAL PARK COU 22 CC OF THE SOUTH 22 04 SANDY SPRINGS RC (STAATS) 76 SANDY SPRINGS RC (MOFFETT) 66 ATLANTA CC 57 CAPITAL CITY 47 PEACHTREE STATIO 42 TWIN LAKES 42 CC OF ROSWELL 38 DUNMOOR S&T 28

A7

01 CARL SANDERS YMC PEACHTREE CITY T VININGS ESTATES SUGAR CREEK

66 61 57 52

BITSY GRANT/SOFT 52 BRITTANY 42 SIBLEY FOREST 42 SANDY SPRINGS RC 23 02 CREEKSTONE ESTAT 71 HAMILTON MILL I 71 JAMES CREEK TC 61 BUFORD CITY PARK 47 VICTOR LORD PARK 42 BOBBY BAILEY TC 38 ROCK SPRINGS PAR 38 WESTBROOK 28 03 BRADSHAW FARM 71 GOVERNORS TOWNE 71 LOST MOUNTAIN TE (CLARK) 66 CHEROKEE TENNIS 47 DELLINGER PARK 38

33

HARRISON TC (BISHOP) 38 LOST MOUNTAIN TE (FORTSON)

HARRISON TC (ELLIS) 04 WINDWARD LAKE DOUBLEGATE JONES BRIDGE S&T WEXFORD FALLS OF AUTRY M HUDLOW T C GLENBROOKE FOWLER PARK

B1

01 ANSLEY HERON BAY GOLF A MCGHEE TC

AA1 Bitsy Grant/Soft Courts (Toi Hubbard, captain)

AA3 The Overlook @ Marietta CC (Yvette Williams, captain)

A1 Laurel Springs/Forsyth (Sandy Vlajk, captain)

A5 Oxford Lakes (Jeanne Jenkins, captain)

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A7 Peachtree City TC (Susan De La Cruz, captain)

B1 East Roswell Park (Patty Herndon, captain)

ROCKDALE TENNIS PIEDMONT DRIVING CHEROKEE TOWN CL CAPITAL CITY 02 LOST MOUNTAIN TE KENNWORTH TC HUNTER PARK-CITY LEES CROSSING DELLINGER PARK SOLEIL AT LAURE MARIETTA CC 03 CHICKERING WOODMONT GOLF & HARRISON TC (DECKER) HERITAGE @ ROSWE CAMERON GLEN BISHOP’S GREEN HARRISON TC (STABILE) PENHURST 04 LANIERLAND PARK HIDDEN FALLS SUB SPOUT SPRINGS TE (SMITH) REUNION

WINDWARD LAKE FOWLER PARK GLEN ABBEY I CC OF THE SOUTH 05 DELLINGER PARK THE GEORGIAN ECHO MILL II HUNTER PARK-CITY

55 44 33 11 66 66 50 44 44 44 33 76 76 52 52 47 47 23 23 72 66 55 55

CENTRAL PARK COU 38 SPOUT SPRINGS TE (CORN) 33 SPOUT SPRINGS TE (BULLARD) 27 05 OLDE ATLANTA CLU 83 WATERBURY COVE 66 SEVEN OAKS 61 TPC @ SUGARLOAF 44 PARSONS RUN 38 EDINBURGH 33 LAUREL SPRINGS/F 22 06 EAST ROSWELL PAR 88 ATLANTA ATHLETIC 61 HUDLOW T C 61 MAYFAIR/ST CLAIR 55 GLEN ABBEY I 38 THE FIELDS I 22 HORSESHOE BEND 22

B3

01 FOUR SEASONS BRIGHT WATER RIVERMIST/GWINNE RICHARD CRAIG PA

83 61 61 38

SUGAR CREEK 38 DRUID HILLS 33 HANARRY WEST 33 02 MARTIN’S LANDING 71 HARRISON TC 61 OLDE TOWNE 61 CREEKSIDE OAKS 57 DUNWOODY CC 52 TERRELL MILL T C (ROMANO) 33 RIVERSIDE S&T 33 TERRELL MILL T C (KAHNKE) 28 03 TOWNE LAKE HILLS 85 LITCHFIELD 100 76 FAIRWAYS/CHEROKE 66 CRABAPPLE CHASE 57 CHEROKEE TENNIS 52 PROVIDENCE LAKE 47 BRADSHAW FARM 9 WOODMONT GOLF & 4 04 SUGAR MILL 71 ST IVES CC (FREEMAN) 57 ST IVES CC (CLARK) 57 MILTON TENNIS CE 52

B5

01 HIGHLANDS AT HAM CHADDS WALK HIGHLAND PARK/CO HARMONY ON THE L HIGHLAND POINTE TOWNE LAKE HILLS EAGLE WATCH 02 HUDLOW T C SADDLE CREEK 2 KENSINGTON FARMS MARTIN’S LANDING SANDY SPRINGS RC LIFE TIME PICKLE

42 42 38 38 88 61 27 22 88 66 61 50 38 22 22 72 66 55 44 44 44

SPALDING LAKE 22 03 PRINCETON SQUARE 77 SWEET BOTTOM PLT 72 SHAKERAG 66 STANDARD CLUB 44 ATLANTA ATHLETIC 38 VICKERY 27 CENTRAL PARK COU 22 04 RICHLAND 83 TRADITIONS OF BR 72 REUNION 61 HAMILTON MILL II 38 MORNING VIEW 33 DEL WEBB CHATEAU 33 LANSMOORE CLUB 27 05 GLENLAKE I 83 PEACHTREE CITY T (JOHNSON) 66 PEACHTREE CITY T (ORME) 50 SENTINEL LAKE 44 LEAFMORE CREEK 44 BRIARCLIFF WOODS 38 CHEROKEE TOWN CL 22

B7

01 TERRELL MILL T C THE OVERLOOK @ M BROOKSTONE CC BITSY GRANT/SOFT LAUREL PARK HUNTER PARK-CITY LOST MOUNTAIN TE 02 EAGLE WATCH BRADSHAW FARM SOLEIL AT LAURE FAIRWAYS/CHEROKE WILDWOOD SPRINGS HOLLY SPRINGS HIGHLAND RIDGE OAK CREEK ESTATE 03 DUNWOODY CC (BARNARD) MJCCA SANDY SPRINGS RC REDFIELD VILLAGE MILL BLACKBURN DUNWOODY CC (PETERS)

B3 Towne Lake Hills (Donna Dimilia, captain)

B5 Highlands at Hamilton Township (Arlene Handel, captain)

B7 Horseshoe Bend (Barbara Kruse, captain)

C1 Whitehawk (Amelia Thompson, captain)

77 66 55 50 38 33 27 76 61 61 52 47 42 38 19 80 76 52 47 38 38 38

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C3 Summit Family YMCA (Denise Jackson, captain) RIVERSIDE S&T 04 CHATTAHOOCHEE RI CHATEAU ELAN SPO THE CLUB @ EDGEW BUFORD CITY PARK RIVERSTONE PLANT OLDE ATLANTA CLU RHODES JORDAN PA 05 WATERS EDGE HUDLOW T C MAINSTREET SMOKE RISE COUNT BROOKWOOD MANOR RIVER OAK S&R ROCKDALE TENNIS SOUTHLAND CC 06 HORSESHOE BEND RIVER STATION PARSONS RUN

28 83 66 55 50 38 33 22 85 76 61 52 47 33 23 19 76 71 57

ROSWELL PARK DEERLAKE THE MANOR GOLF & WELLINGTON LAKE W P JONES PARK

C1

52 47 42 38 14

01 WHITE HAWK 77 VILLAGE AT DEATO (MAYHEW) 72 BOBBY BAILEY TC 55 SHAKERAG 55 FOWLER PARK 50 VILLAGE AT DEATO (BUTURFF) 22 STEEPLECHASE 16 02 NORTH FORKE 61 ROCKDALE TENNIS 61 SUGAR CREEK 55 ITP TRAINING ACA 50 GLENLAKE I 44

FOUR SEASONS (CORNISH) 44 FOUR SEASONS (GROFF) 33 03 BROOKE FARM 77 DUNWOODY NORTH 72 CAMBRIDGE 66 CROOKED CREEK 55 BERKELEY HILLS C (COMER) 33 LIFE TIME PICKLE 33 BERKELEY HILLS C (ZALATAN) 11 04 FAIR OAKS TC 66 WEST SMYRNA S&T 61 MCGHEE TC 61 PINETREE CC 50 DEER LICK PARK 44 ANSLEY 33 LOST MOUNTAIN TE 33 05 MOUNTAIN CREEK R 77 JEFFERSON TOWNSH 61 LAUREL BROOKE 55

BROOKFIELD CC FOXHALL TOWNE LAKE HILLS BRIDGEMILL ATHLE 06 OLDE TOWNE SADDLE RIDGE LAK PIEDMONT CHASE CHIMNEY SPRINGS SIBLEY FOREST RIVER FOREST SANDY SPRINGS RC

C3

01 SUMMIT FAMILY YM WINDING VISTA HUNTER PARK-CITY TERRELL MILL T C (VENKER) DRUID HILLS DEKALB TC

50 44 33 27 72 66 55 55 50 38 11 83 72 72 50 33 33

TERRELL MILL T C (CHASTAI) 02 STERLING ON THE HEBRON CHRISTIAN RIVERMIST/GWINNE SMOKE RISE COUNT RIVERCLIFF CEDAR CREEK S&R BAY CREEK PARK 03 HAMILTON COMMONS HOLLY SPRINGS SOLEIL AT LAURE HARRISON TC (CADARETTE) EAGLE WATCH HARRISON TC (JAYCOX) ROSWELL PARK 04 HUDLOW T C ATLANTA ATHLETIC HORSESHOE BEND DUNWOODY CC

5 83 72 66 55 33 27 11 83 72 61 61 38 33 0 72 72 61 55

CC OF ROSWELL MJCCA HUNTCLIFF/FUL

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PICKLEBALL

PICKLEBALL Monday 6:30 p.m. Spring registration runs from Jan. 1 – 21 Spring season is Mar. 9 – Apr. 20

PICKLEBALL LEAGUE NEWS

The Big Swing BY HENRY VINCENT, PICKLEBALL LEAGUE VICE PRESIDENT

W

hen ALTA first introduced its pickleball pilot league, even the most optimistic volunteers expected a modest start, a handful of teams, a few curious players, maybe a slow roll into future growth. But what happened instead was a wave. A movement. A phenomenon that has reshaped racquet sports across metro Atlanta. Today, pickleball is not just part of ALTA; it is one of the most energetic, communal, and fastest-growing recreational sports leagues. And its story is just beginning.

A PILOT THAT BECAME A POWERHOUSE The pickleball league launched quietly, but the response was anything but. Within the first season, thousands of players signed up. Neighborhood courts that once sat empty on weekday evenings were suddenly alive with the signature “pop-poppop” of paddle and ball. It was clear from the start that pickleball had a heartbeat of its own — people were not just playing, they were connecting. Captains quickly stepped into leadership roles, forming teams from neighborhoods, clubs, and local rec centers. Because ALTA empowered members to self-organize, pickleball grew organically from community outward, not from the top down. It worked. The numbers proved it. And the culture sealed it.

A LEAGUE FOR EVERYONE One of the secrets behind ALTA’s pickleball success is its inclusivity. Teams feature men, women, new players, racquet sports veterans, and athletes across generations. You’ll see a 25-year-old who grew up playing tennis paired with a 62-yearold who just discovered the game last year. They’re competitive, laughing, and planning to meet again next week. Requests for more divisions, senior-only leagues, gender-specific seasons, and daytime divisions have grown louder. ALTA is listening. Season by season, we are evaluating what is possible while protecting what makes the league special — its sense of unity. 90

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THE FUTURE OF ALTA PICKLEBALL ALTA’s leadership sees the horizon clearly: New league formats — gender-specific leagues are coming this summer! The women’s league will play on Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m., and the men’s league will play on Friday mornings at 9 a.m. The summer mixed doubles pickleball league will play Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. and will feature two lines of men’s doubles and two lines of women’s doubles. Registration for those leagues will begin April 30. Improved leveling — With player skill improving rapidly, ALTA is studying better ways to assess and place teams — especially to ensure C-level teams play competitive matches every week. Continued boundary growth — As new facilities and courts are built across metro Atlanta, ALTA stands ready to extend its reach further.

NEW SUMMER PICKLEBALL LEAGUES • Mixed League (FORMAT CHANGE) — Monday 6:30 p.m. Two lines of men’s doubles and two lines of women’s doubles. • Women’s League — Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Three lines of women’s doubles. • Men’s League — Friday 9:00 a.m. Three lines of men’s doubles. • Summer registration runs from April 30 – May 17.


PICKLEBALL GOOD QUESTION

In A Pickle?

BY HENRY VINCENT, PICKLEBALL LEAGUE VICE PRESIDENT

Why can’t I step into the kitchen even if I don’t hit the ball?

Rule: You may step into the Non-Volley Zone (the kitchen) anytime — as long as you don’t volley (hit the ball out of the air). (See Section 9 of the USAPB Official Rulebook for complete NVZ rules.) Confusion: Many players think you can’t enter the kitchen at all. Answer: You can stand, walk, dance, or picnic in the kitchen — totally legal. What’s illegal is: Hitting the ball before it bounces while you’re in the kitchen, or falling into the kitchen after volleying, even by momentum or clothing or paddle.

Is it really a fault if my hat, paddle, or even sweatband falls into the kitchen?

Rule: Any object connected to you that falls into the kitchen during or after a volley = fault. Answer: Yes, it’s real. If you volley and anything you’re wearing or holding lands in the kitchen, the rally is over (Rule 9.B, USPBA Official Rulebook). Examples: Dropped paddle? Fault. Hat flies in? Fault. Sweatband plops? Fault. If you didn’t volley, it’s not a fault.

reach over the net to hit it (as long as you don’t touch the net). If you let it go, the point goes to your opponent.

Is it legal to hit the ball around the net instead of over it?

Rule: Yes. You can legally hit the ball around the post — no need to clear the height of the net (Rule 11.M, USPBA Official Rulebook). Answer: An ATP (Around-The-Post shot) is one of the coolest legal moves. Conditions: The ball must travel outside the net posts. You must not touch the net. The ball can land anywhere on the opponent’s court. It does not need to go above the height of the net.

Can the ball hit me or my clothing and still be in play?

Rule: If the ball touches you or anything you’re wearing or holding during a rally before it bounces, it’s a fault on you (Rule 7.H, USPBA Official Rulebook). Answer: Ball hits your shirt? Fault. Ball grazes your shorts? Fault. Ball nicks your hair? Also fault. The ball is instantly dead once it contacts a player.

Is it legal for the ball to bounce on my side and then go back over to my opponent’s side without me touching it?

Rule: Yes! A backward-bouncing ball is 100-percent legal and catches many beginners off guard (Rule 11.I.1, USPBA Official Rulebook). Answer: If your opponent hits a ball with enough spin or wind that it bounces on your side and returns over the net by itself, you must JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026 NETNEWS

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STA NDINGS FALL 2025 Pickleball

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A1 01 LIFE TIME NORTH 83 LARRY BELL 75 GRIMES BRIDGE PA 22 OREGON PARK 19 A3 01 ANSLEY 77 ATLANTA PICKLEBA 63 MJCCA 40 TWIN LAKES 18 02 LARRY BELL 83 SOMERSET/COBB 76 MOUNTAIN CREEK R (CAUDLE) 34 MOUNTAIN CREEK R (PATINKI) 5 03 KENNY ASKEW PARK (HIRSCH) 84 PACES CLUB 52 KENNY ASKEW PARK (SIEPSER) 33 DEER RUN NORTH 29 04 PLANET PICKLE 68 OLDE SAVANNAH SQ 58 LIFE TIME PICKLE 41 MJCCA 30 05 PICKLE AND SOCIA 77 EE ROBINSON/PICK 69 CRESSWIND TWIN L 41 TRILOGY PARK 11 06 BOBBY BAILEY TC 79 WESSEL PARK (DILLS) 55 FOWLER PARK PICK 45 WESSEL PARK (HESTER) 19 A7 01 LEGACY PARK 62 OREGON PARK 51 RIVERWOOD SUBDIV 51 OAKWIND 34 02 BROOKSHIRE PICKL 80 KENNY ASKEW PARK 50 LAKE CHARLES PLA 36 BROOKFIELD CC 33 03 SANDY SPRINGS RC (ROSENCR) 81

SANDY SPRINGS RC (REID) 47 SANDY SPRINGS RC (SCOTT) 43 INDIAN HILLS CC 27 04 KIMBALL FARMS 93 HARRINGTON FALLS 65 ALPHARETTA NORTH (SAHA) 25 ALPHARETTA NORTH (BARICH) 16 05 FOWLER PARK PICK (MOHAMME)62 FOWLER PARK PICK (VICTOR) 59 FOWLER PARK PICK (NARAYAN) 52 CROOKED CREEK 25 06 BOBBY BAILEY TC 56 STERLING ON THE 56 RHODES JORDAN PA 47 TPC @ SUGARLOAF 38 B1 01 BOBBY BAILEY TC (JUAREZ) 68 HAMILTON MILL I (MILLER) 61 HAMILTON MILL I (YUN) 43 BOBBY BAILEY TC (SANDERS) 27 02 WINDERMERE/FORSY 73 FOWLER PARK PICK 63 LAKE FOREST SUBD 62 FIELDSTONE 0 03 RHODES JORDAN PA 69 CHADWICK CLUB 68 DEERLAKE 38 APALACHEE FARMS 23 04 PLANTATION @ BRO 61 ATLANTA ATHLETIC 58 THE FIELDS II (JENG) 44 THE FIELDS II (LOCKER) 36 05 FALLS OF AUTRY M 52 HAMILTON COMMONS 50 FOXHALL 50 NESBIT LAKES 47 06 CARL SANDERS YMC 59 ATLANTA PICKLEBA 56 ANSLEY 52 CHEROKEE TOWN CL 30

WINNER • FINALIST

07 MARIETTA CC 70 MJCCA 51 VERMACK 51 INDEPENDENCE SQ 26 08 LEES CROSSING 69 VININGS ESTATES 62 MT TABOR PARK 51 KING VALLEY AT V 16 B3 01 THE OVERLOOK @ M 72 LEGACY PARK (DEVLIN) 50 SEVEN HILLS 47 LEGACY PARK (TUCHMANN) 30 02 SYKES PARK 88 PAINTED PICKLE (HOGAN) 59 ITP TRAINING ACA (KNIGHT) 47 ITP TRAINING ACA (TOMASSI) 45 PAINTED PICKLE (MILLER) 41 LIFE TIME NORTH 34 BITSY GRANT/HARD (BRADLYN) 31 BITSY GRANT/HARD (LEAK) 0 03 WYNGATE SOUTH (BILLINGS) 75 HARRISON TC 52 TOWNE LAKE HILLS 41 WYNGATE SOUTH (STOCKDALE) 30 04 SIBLEY FOREST 65 SANDY SPRINGS RC 55 LARRY BELL 40 INVERNESS 38 05 AVIARY (FULTON) 69 OLDE ATLANTA CLU 66 BARRINGTON ESTAT 66 AVONLEIGH SUBDIV 51 HILLBROOKE 40 PARKSTONE 39 ST IVES CC 34 LAUREL SPRINGS/F 32 06 HUNTINGTON PARK 81 HARRISON TC (ZHANG) 45 HARRISON TC (FIVEASH) 40

LOCH HIGHLAND 31 07 KINGSLEY 61 MARTIN’S LANDING 61 THE FIELDS II 59 ITP TRAINING ACA 57 JONES BRIDGE S&T 46 DOUBLEGATE 40 MJCCA 38 PEACHTREE STATIO 34 08 ALPHARETTA NORTH (SHORTS) 77 ALPHARETTA NORTH (BERRY) 75 LAKEHAVEN 65 CRABAPPLE CHASE 54 CC OF ROSWELL 47 WHITE COLUMNS G 25 SADDLE CREEK 5 B5 01 CRESSWIND TWIN L 69 TRADITIONS OF BR (PARSONS) 52 TRADITIONS OF BR (PAPUGA) 50 CHATEAU ELAN WIN 27 02 GARNER CREEK 66 FLOWERS CROSSING 45 BEREAN CHRISTIAN 44 KENT ROCK COURTS 43 03 EE ROBINSON/PICK 73 RIVERSHYRE 51 BOBBY BAILEY TC (FIELDS) 47 BOBBY BAILEY TC (DIGIACO) 27 04 PLANTATION @ BRO 72 VICARAGE 61 JAMESTOWN 59 MONTEBELLO 46 VICKERY 45 LONGLAKE SWIM/TE 44 TRADITIONS 44 WHITE COLUMNS G 26 05 LIFE TIME PICKLE (MOWRER) 70 OXFORD MILL (YOUNT) 69 THE FIELDS II 54

LIFE TIME PICKLE (BOWMAN) 46 OXFORD MILL (NESSELROAD) 45 RIVER STATION 41 ST IVES CC 38 ATLANTA ATHLETIC 34 06 PIEDMONT DRIVING 68 MCGHEE TC 58 SOUTH FULTON TEN 56 CHEROKEE TOWN CL 16 07 KIMBALL FARMS 70 ALPHARETTA NORTH (HART) 66 CHATSWORTH 63 WINDWARD LAKE 61 ALPHARETTA NORTH (GEHRICK) 53 FALLS OF AUTRY M 51 CC OF ROSWELL 22 SANDY SPRINGS RC 10 08 NORTHAMPTON 75 ELLIS PICKLEBAL 63 PINETREE CC 47 INDIAN HILLS CC (LEBRUN) 43 WOODSTOCK KNOLL 43 HERITAGE FARMS 40 INDIAN HILLS CC (HELMS) 37 B7 01 FAIR OAKS TC 82 MCEACHERN UNITED 65 LEGACY PARK 63 THE OVERLOOK @ M 53 ALEXANDER FARMS 50 BURNT HICKORY RE 36 OREGON PARK 30 MARIETTA CC 17 02 BRIDGEMILL ATHLE 66 EAGLE WATCH PICK 64 HICKORY BLUFFS 61 HAMPTON STATION 60 BROOKSHIRE PICKL 48 KENNY ASKEW PARK (MORRIS) 44 KENNY ASKEW PARK (SCHORR) 35

TOWNE MILL 17 03 LOCH HIGHLAND 65 HARRISON TC 56 INDIAN HILLS CC 40 ASHEBROOKE S&T 37 04 LAUREL BROOKE 61 DEER RUN NORTH 60 WILDWOOD SPRINGS 58 WOODLANDS (LAFLAMME) 55 WOODLANDS (KELLEY) 50 FOXHALL 40 BROOKFIELD CC 39 CHATSWORTH 33 05 MIDWAY PARK 69 MOUNTAIN CREST 62 HICKORY LAKESIDE 58 WINDERMERE/FORSY 9 06 WHITE COLUMNS G 69 SPRING RIDGE 61 BROOKWOOD THE SU 58 ALPHARETTA NORTH (CARY) 48 HARRINGTON FALLS 46 HARLOW 40 ALPHARETTA NORTH (CARLTON)40 ST IVES CC 34 07 ROYAL OAKS ESTAT 56 ST MARLO CC 55 LAUREL SPRINGS/F 48 ABERDEEN 38 08 SANDY SPRINGS RC 65 INDIAN HILLS CC 52 MJCCA 51 HAMPTON FARMS 30 B8 01 RHODES JORDAN PA (PRUM) 68 RHODES JORDAN PA (ROSENBE) 65 RHODES JORDAN PA (TRAN) 40 TPC @ SUGARLOAF 26 02 MT TABOR PARK 59 THE WATERFORD 58

A1

Life Time North Druid Hills (Skyler Lupton-Smith, captain)

A3

Kenny Askew Park (Noelle Hirsch, captain)

A7

Legacy Park (David Gray, captain)

B1

Hamilton Mill I (Stephen Miller, captain)

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Sykes Park (Suzy Ockleberry, captain)

SEVEN HILLS 51 BENTWATER/HARMON 30 03 WESSEL PARK (MCREE) 58 WESSEL PARK (DILLS) 58 STERLING ON THE (ANDERSE) 51 STERLING ON THE (NEEDHAM) 31 04 WINDING VISTA 84 SHARON LESTER TC 56 PIEDMONT DRIVING 52 BITSY GRANT/HARD 5 C1 01 RHODES JORDAN PA 80 WILDWOOD 47 BAY CREEK PARK 43 FLOWERS CROSSING 29 02 WHITE OAK PLACE 69 CHADWICK CLUB 63 TPC @ SUGARLOAF 45 HAMILTON MILL I 20 03 CRESSWIND TWIN L (BAYREUT) 65 CRESSWIND TWIN L (SWARTZE) 61

TRADITIONS OF BR 57 WHITE COLUMNS G 47 DUNCAN’S LAKE TE 55 MIDWAY PARK 45 CHATEAU ELAN SPO (BURLESO) 44 HARRINGTON FALLS 42 VILLAGE AT DEATO 42 MANOR NORTH 42 CHATEAU ELAN SPO (RUDNICK) 36 CHATSWORTH @ FOR 14 FALLS OF BRASELT 35 07 CAMDEN PLACE 67 04 MEDLOCK BRIDGE 58 OLDE TOWNE 66 SUGAR MILL 55 SANDY SPRINGS RC 59 STANDARD CLUB 51 PLANTATION NORTH 47 WINDWARD LAKE 34 CHICKERING 45 05 ELLIS PICKLEBAL 65 BROOKFIELD CC 44 LARRY BELL 63 LOST FORREST 38 BENTWATER/HARMON (GREXA)60 MOUNTAIN CREEK R 30 BROOKSTONE CC 51 08 SANDY SPRINGS RC 70 BENTWATER/HARMON (DOWNER)47 RIVER STATION 58 OREGON PARK (KETCH) 41 DUNWOODY NORTH 51 FAIR OAKS TC 40 SPRING RIDGE 19 OREGON PARK (HOYT) 29 C3 06 FOWLER PARK PICK 95 01 SYKES PARK 75 VICKERY 57 LIFE TIME NORTH (HILL) 62 LAKEHAVEN 54 LIFE TIME NORTH (THOMPSO) 56

B5

Garner Creek (Kumar Seenu, captain)

SHARON LESTER TC 02 MT TABOR PARK (WARRICK) SEVEN HILLS MT TABOR PARK (WILSON) OAKLEIGH 03 VININGS ESTATES SOMERSET/COBB MJCCA INDIAN HILLS CC 04 GOVERNOR’S PRESE BRADSHAW FARM KENNY ASKEW PARK LITCHFIELD 100 VETERANS PARK TOWNE MILL EAGLE WATCH PICK SOUTHLANDS 05 WOODS OF PARKVIE EVERGREEN CROSSI GARNER CREEK SMOKE RISE COUNT

5 70 50 41 37 72 62 41 23 70 63 58 55 46 45 44 16 70 61 54 13

06 OLDE ATLANTA CLU BOBBY BAILEY TC BARRINGTON ESTAT SPRINGMONTE 07 LIFE TIME PICKLE (SIRASAP) ST MARLO CC SUGAR MILL (SHAH) WELLINGTON LAKE LIFE TIME PICKLE (HAYNES) SUGAR MILL (HUBBARD) DOUBLEGATE OXFORD MILL 08 WAF REC CROOKED CREEK SADDLEBROOK GLEN KIMBALL FARMS BROOKSHADE EDENWILDE (BRUCE) EDENWILDE (COOK) NESBIT LAKES

79 55 33 31 76 75 54 52 51 34 29 26 66 60 51 48 48 45 39 39

C5 01 STEPHENS POINT 67 CRESSWIND TWIN L (BELL) 65 BOBBY BAILEY TC 59 REUNION (GILBREATH) 54 CRESSWIND TWIN L (SHOCKLE) 46 TRADITIONS OF BR 44 REUNION (CROSBY) 34 HAMILTON MILL I 27 02 BROOKFIELD CHASE 86 MIRAMONT 83 MIDWAY PARK 63 HILLBROOKE 53 DEERLAKE 41 ST IVES CC 33 FALLS OF AUTRY M 19 SUGAR MILL 19 03 BROOKWOOD MANOR 76 CONNEMARA 54 FLOWERS CROSSING 38 FLOWERS CROSSING 30

B7

Fair Oaks TC (Gloria Ervin, captain)

B8

Rhodes Jordan Park (Sam Prum, captain)

C1

Fowler Park Pickleball (Srini Jamched, captain)

C3

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PICKLEBALL

C5

Brookfield Chase (Allison Linman, captain)

04 MOUNTAIN CREST THE GATES EVANS FARMS GROVE PARK VICKERY (BISHOP) HICKORY LAKESIDE VICKERY (WHITEMAN) NOTTING HILL 05 SUMMERCHASE/CHE LEGACY PARK (RAGLIN) CHESTNUT HILL LEGACY PARK (MALCOLM) 06 RIVER GLEN/FUL KINGSLEY ITP TRAINING ACA HAMPTON LAKE/COB 07 NORTHAMPTON

70 59 57 53 48 39 35 35 73 55 47 23 62 47 47 43 66

INDIAN HILLS CC 56 CHASTAIN LAKES 52 PINETREE CC 23 08 DORSET 76 WILDWOOD SPRINGS 62 HUNTINGTON PARK 45 BROOKFIELD CC 15 C7 01 STERLING ON THE (SHEDD) 77 STERLING ON THE (CARR) 72 REUNION 61 CRESSWIND TWIN L 46 TRADITIONS OF BR 45 HAMILTON MILL I 38 STEPHENS POINT 32 STERLING ON THE (DELONG) 26 02 PEACHTREE STATIO (LIVEZEY) 76

VERMACK 57 PEACHTREE STATIO (DONAHUE) 57 MJCCA 55 EVERGREEN CROSSI 53 WINDING VISTA 40 DUNWOODY NORTH 32 TWIN LAKES 27 03 CHADWICK CLUB (YURKOSKY) 70 LAKE WASHINGTON 69 HAMILTON MILL I 63 TURTLE CREEK 58 CHADWICK CLUB (NGUYEN) 45 WHITE OAK PLACE 45 NORTH FORKE 27 COOPERS POND 21 04 HILLSIDE TRACE 85 LONGLAKE SWIM/TE 75

C7

CROOKED CREEK (GABRIEL) 63 WINDERMERE/FORSY (SMITH) 52 COAL MOUNTAIN PA 40 WINDERMERE/FORSY (PAGE) 34 CROOKED CREEK (FRANK II) 33 OLDE ATLANTA CLU 15 05 LEGACY PARK 70 DELLINGER PARK 66 BENTWATER/HARMON 60 MARIETTA CC 57 THE ARBORS 47 SEVEN HILLS 39 PINETREE CC 29 THE OVERLOOK @ M 28 06 ST IVES CC (MARCUS) 66 MARTIN’S LANDING 57 CC OF ROSWELL 55

ill Atlanta StWhere

Comes To Play! ALTA—90 YEARS STRONG. We’re still the tennis leader in Atlanta and have grown to nearly 70,000 members. Annual membership is only $30 for adult tennis, $15 for juniors tennis (18 and under) and $30 for adult pickleball.

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Chadwick Club (Mike Yurkosky, captain) SUGAR MILL MEDLOCK BRIDGE ST IVES CC (PERREAULT) SADDLE CREEK ST IVES CC (BROWNING) 07 HICKORY BLUFFS HARRISON TC WOODSTOCK KNOLL SERENADE LOCH HIGHLAND BROOKFIELD CC NORTHAMPTON LAKE CHARLES PLA 08 MOUNTAIN CREEK R WEST SMYRNA S&T REDFIELD FAIR OAKS TC (BONCIMINO)

50 46 42 41 39 73 70 61 51 47 45 32 17 69 67 64 53

INDIAN HILLS CC JOHNSONS LANDING WYNTERHALL FAIR OAKS TC (FULFORD)

51 42 29 21


CLASSIFIEDS COURT CUISINE

Sausage Muffins

California Quinoa Salad

Linda Smith West Smyrna S&T Thursday Women C4 1 lb. ground sausage 1 can cheddar cheese soup 3 cups Bisquick 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated soup Brown and drain sausage. Mix with mixing and Bisquick. Add 3/4 can water, regular or well. Drop in greased muffin tins, bake at mini. Top with grated cheese and 375 15-20 minutes, or until brown.

Peanut Butter Balls

Lisa Gravlee, Woods of Parkview Sunday Women B1 1 cup large flake rolled oats 1/2 cup all natural peanut butter 1/4 cup honey 2 Tbsp. ground coffee 2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, chopped 2 oz. white chocolate, chopped Mix ingredients together well. Refrigerate (makes for 20 minutes. Roll into 1-inch balls approximately 20).

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Jenni Steines, Parkbrooke Sunday Women AA2

2 cups mixed quinoa 4 cups water 1 pkg. frozen mango or 2-3 diced fresh mangoes 1/2 large red onion, diced 1 medium to large red pepper, diced 1 small bunch cilantro, chopped 1-2 cups shredded, unsweeted coconut 3/4-1 cup unsalted, dry-toasted slivered almonds 1/2 cup raisins 2-3 cups frozen edamame, thawed 4-5 limes, juiced 1-4 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar

When Rinse quinoa well, cook as directed. Add all done, fluff and spread out to cool. cold. other ingredients and toss. Enjoy

Chocolate Chip Cookie

Taylor Aycock, Buford City Parks Juniors 12U [pls ck] 1 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup white sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 eggs 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking soda 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

NOW YOU CAN SHARE YOUR FAVORITE COURT CUISINE RECIPES ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER

and In a large bowl, beat butter, sugars Add vanilla extract until ight and fluffy. Gradually eggs, one at a time, beating well. until well add flour, salt and baking soda Spread in blended. Stir in chocolate chips. for 14-inch pizza pan. Bake at 375 degrees cooling 20-25 minutes. Cool in pan or on desired. rack. Decorate as

SHARE YOUR RECIPES! at via email to Lindsay Penticuff Send your recipes for Court Cuisine Court by mail to New South Publishing, lindsay@knowatlanta.com or 210, Atlanta, GA 30350. Cuisine, 9040 Roswell Road, Suite

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members of the YST team. YST provides a relaxed, fun work environment where our focus is the game we all love — TENNIS! Flexible hours available and weekend availability is required. We have positions available at all of our locations (Buckhead, East Cobb, Johns Creek, Milton, Sandy Springs, Suwanee and West Cobb), ranging from part-time stringers to store managers. We are also hiring for office and shipping/receiving positions out of our Roswell Home Office. For more information visit yourserve.com/jobs or submit your resume/application to jobs@yourserve.com.

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you a “KNOW IT ALL PRO”—Get connected to the most up-to-date interactive information for racquet sports professionals at racquettech. com. Membership also includes the Stringers Digest, Racquet Sports Industry magazine, manufacturer discounts, free marketing samples, and the only racquet service certification program in the industry. All benefits are available with USRSA Membership - $129. Contact: USRSA, P.O. Box 3392, Duluth, GA 30096, (760) 536-1177, FAX: (760) 536-1171, Email: USRSA@RacquetTECH.com, WEBSITE: RacquetTECH.com.

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ABOUT ALTA Contact Us at 770.399.5788

Questions?

n All ALTA vice presidents (below) have phone extensions at the ALTA office, but do

ALTA office personnel cannot answer your league-related questions. Team members should first contact their captain. If unable to answer, the captain should contact a league official. n Questions about rules must be directed to league officials, which include coordinators, overall coordinators and league vice presidents. n Concerns about team placement and levels should be directed to league officials. n Credit card questions? Call ext. 107. n Want information about new facility requests? Contact the First Vice President at ext. 114. n IT issues? Contact Joan Appelbaum at ext. 103.

not work in the office on a regular basis. Voice messages are checked frequently and answered in a timely manner. n The phone number of your league coordinator is in your captains’ packet. n To contact a member of the Executive Committee, call the ALTA office at 770.399.5788 and dial the extension listed next to the officer’s name.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

EMAIL

President – David Rowe

ALTAPresident@altatennis.org

EXT 109

First Vice President –Greg McAfee

FirstVP@altatennis.org

114

VP Men’s League – Drew Meyer

MensVP@altatennis.org

116

VP Thursday Women’s League – Candace Cole

ThursdayVP@altatennis.org

118

VP Sunday Women’s League – Diane Royston

SundayVP@altatennis.org

117

VP Senior Day Leagues – Rusty Jones

SeniorDayVP@altatennis.org

120

VP Senior Leagues – Mike Clance

SeniorVP@altatennis.org

121

VP Mixed Doubles League –Nicole Jennings

MixedVP@altatennis.org

122

VP Junior Leagues – Kim Freeman

JuniorVP@altatennis.org

119

VP Junior Challenge Ladder – Gina Woods

JrChallengeVP@altatennis.org

123

VP Special Programs – Mark LaRotonda

SpecialProgramsVP@altatennis.org

124

VP Events & Tournaments – Carol Brasher

EventsVP@altatennis.org

125

VP Pickleball – Henry Vincent

PickleballVP@altatennis.org

127

Directions & General Information The ALTA office is located at 300 Colonial Center Parkway, Suite 140, Roswell, GA 30076. From GA 400 North, take exit 8 (Mansell Road) to Colonial Center Parkway (1.3 miles west). n ALTA office: 770.399.5788

n ALTA office hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Call the office during weekdays as employees occasionally work remotely. n Membership dues: Adult Tennis – $30, Adult Pickleball– $30, Juniors (18 and under) – $15. Dues are for the calendar year. n ALTA website: altatennis.org n ALTA’s calendar of important dates can be found on the website and in each issue of Net News. n Your membership number is printed on the Net News mailing label and is also available on the ALTA website. n To update your mailing address, log in to your account on the ALTA website and go to My Profile. 96

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