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CONTENTS

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FEATURES

LEAGUE NEWS

COURT CUISINE

Roswell Park’s Senior Women

Mixed Doubles

Educators Fill Summer Break with Pickleball

Seniors

Special Programs

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Good Sportsmanship

President’s Letter

ALTA Calendars

Heard Around Atlanta

Tennis Headlines

Good Question

About ALTA

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Captains’ Corner

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PRESIDENT’S LETTER

Defaulting Out Is Not the Answer

s we wrap up our summer season, I have noticed a growing issue with teams defaulting out of the season. There are two ways this can happen. The first is when a team exceeds the maximum number of allowable defaults. As a reminder, a team may default no more lines than the number of scheduled dual matches in the season. For example, if your league plays seven dual matches, your team may have no more than seven defaults during the season. The second way a team defaults out is by defaulting all lines in a single dual match. To clarify the rule, once a team defaults out of the season, all points that team has earned are erased. In addition, all points their opponents earned against them are also removed. In essence, every match that team has played or would have played becomes a bye for the other teams in the division. This can have a significant impact on standings and playoff races. There are several things captains can do to help avoid this situation. The easiest solution is to play lines early whenever possible. I realize early play is not always easy to coordinate, but it is often the best way to work around vacations, injuries, and scheduling conflicts. I also understand that player availability can make it difficult to field a legal lineup. If you find yourself in that situation, we can help. ALTA can offer what is called a provisional lineup. Before any lines have been played in a dual match, our coordinators can work with you to create the fairest lineup possible with the players you have available. That lineup is then reviewed and approved by the vice president of your league. If you think you may need this option, contact your coordinator as early as possible so they have time to assist you.

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The final option, while not my favorite, is to simply find someone who is willing to play, even if they are not at a legal line. If a player competes at an illegal line, the result is a forfeit, not a default. While a forfeit still results in the loss of that line, there is no limit to the number of forfeits a team may receive during a season. There also are significant penalties associated with defaulting out. A team may be disbanded, with only five players from that roster being allowed to remain together on the same team for the following year. In addition, the captain may be suspended from service for one full year. Beyond those penalties, defaulting out affects every team in the division. Points disappear, playoff races can change, and teams may lose an entire week of tennis if a scheduled opponent defaults out before the match is played. I would like to close with two requests. First, if another captain asks to play lines early because they are struggling to field a team, please work with them whenever you can. Helping another team today could very well protect the integrity of your own division and playoff chances tomorrow. Most importantly, communicate with your coordinator as soon as you think you may have a problem. Don’t wait until the last minute. Our coordinators are here to help. The earlier we know about a potential issue, the more options we have to help you avoid defaults and keep everyone on the court enjoying the game we all love.

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SENIOR MIXED DOUBLES Sept. 29 Winter roster registration begins Oct. 21 Winter roster registration ends Dec. 10 Winter schedules post online

MIXED DOUBLES Sept. 29 Winter roster registration begins Oct. 21 Winter roster registration ends Dec. 10 Winter schedules post online

SUNDAY WOMEN Sept. 13 Oct. 25 Oct. 31 Nov. 1 Nov. 7 Nov. 8 Nov. 15

Fall play begins Fall play ends Fall playoffs (rain date 11/1) Fall playoffs (rain date 11/7) Fall City Finals AA levels (rain date 11/8) Fall playoffs (rain date 11/10) Fall City Finals A, B, C levels (rain date 11/22)

MEN Sept. 12 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 1 Nov. 7 Nov. 14

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Fall play begins Fall play ends Fall playoffs (rain date 10/28) Fall playoffs (rain date 10/30) Fall playoffs (rain date 11/4) Fall City Finals (rain date 11/16)

SENIOR DAY MEN Sept. 9 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 11

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JUNIOR LEAGUES Sept. 12 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 7 Nov. 14

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Find a Team! Find Players! Are you a tennis or pickleball player without a team? Are you a captain in need of more teammates? Did you know the ALTA website offers a way for members to find teams and players? While ALTA does not place members on rosters, we do have ways to help you find that perfect team in your area or those additional players you need to fill out your roster. On the home page of the website, under Players and Leagues, you will see “Find Players and Teams.” If you are searching for players or teams, fill in the boxes to narrow your search. If you want to post yourself as looking for a team or your team as looking for players, click “New Request” and fill in the boxes. This is a wonderful resource for connecting our members! At the time of this writing, there were over

200 ALTA members (including juniors) looking for teams and over 90 0 tea ms (tennis a nd pickleball) looking for additional players. By using this resource, more members can be on the courts each season. Word of mouth is another great way to find teams and players. Speak up! Let your coaches, pros, and tennis directors know you are seeking a team or additional players. We also have a volunteer com mit tee set up to help members find teams. Those volunteers cannot give out personal information but can provide contact information for public parks and clubs, so be sure to let your facilities know you need players. See you on the courts!

START Application Now Open ALTA has great news for local schools passionate about tennis! The ALTA Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2026-27 START (Support for Teaching Atlanta Recreational Tennis) program. Designed to enhance access to tennis in Title I high schools across the Metro Atlanta area, START offers support where it is needed most by providing funding for essential resources and equipment to help grow the game. The foundation is excited to collaborate with schools eager to bring the joy of tennis to more students. The application is now open through Wednesday, September 30 at 11:59 p.m. Please scan the QR code or use this link to apply: https://fs23.formsite.com/JM9Iha/vrkl0l0aje/index Please contact Terry Godbold at foundationpresident@altatennis.org. Let’s grow the great game of tennis together!

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ALTA Launches Facility Audit This Season Over the coming weeks, we’ll be conducting a facility audit to update our approved facility database. This audit will help us document tennis and pickleball court conditions, confirm current facility contact information, and verify court allocation for match play. As part of this process, an ALTA volunteer may reach out to confirm your facility information, current court utilization, and other relevant details. If you hear from us, we’d appreciate a prompt response! These routine audits, conducted every 3-5 years, help ensure our member facilities continue to meet ALTA standards and provide a great experience for everyone who plays. Thank you for your cooperation and for being a valued part of the ALTA community! ALTA, Where Atlanta Comes to Play!

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Greg Caccia Selected as Director of Racquet Sports at Chattahoochee Country Club Chat ta hoochee Count r y Club ’s (CCC) General Manager and COO, Matthew Collins, recently announced the appointment of Greg Caccia as Director of Racquet Sports. According to Collins, Caccia has been an important part of the club’s racquet sports program and has demonstrated a strong vision for the future of tennis and pickleball at CCC. “We are confident that his passion for the game, commitment to our members, and dedication to the club will help continue the growth and success of our racquet sports program, Collins said. “I would also like to extend a sincere thank you to our

search committee for the time, effort, and thoughtful consideration they dedicated throughout this process. Their professionalism, insight, and commitment to finding the right leader for our racquet sports program were instrumental in helping us make this important decision. Thank you to Carole Floyd, Britt Sawyer, Michael Graham, Robin Sawyer, and Club President Jennifer Loggins for their service and support. “Please join me in congratulating Greg on his new role,” Col lins continued. “We look forward to an exciting future for racquet sports at Chattahoochee Country Club under his leadership.”

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The Freeze Defeat Outriders in INTENNSE Championship On Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, the Freeze claimed the INTENNSE Championship in Atlanta, edging the Outriders 137–130 in a tight, back-and-forth battle that came down to the final set. With the win, the team takes home the Bata Trophy. Seone Mendez led the way for the Freeze with a match-high 45 points and a plus-3.5 differential, while Raul Garcia added 41.5 points of his own to help seal the title. Sofia Cabezas paced the Outriders with 39.5 points, and Corey Craig turned in the match’s best individual differential at plus-10, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Freeze’s balanced attack across all seven sets. “It was the culmination of two months of hard work, and it all came down to one 10-minute bolt at the end,” said Freeze Head Coach, Simon Pritchard. “Raúl [Garcia] and Seone [Mendez] have been showing up for me all season, and I knew that they were going to show up for me again there at the end. 14

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“All eight of them contributed in a big way,” he continued. “They worked hard day in and day out at practice, and it showed every single week on the arc.” “Oh my gosh, a lot of things are going through my mind. I’m super proud of this thing,” added Garcia. “[The team] did amazing. I’m super happy that we pulled it off. I was so nervous. I never felt this way before. I am excited to see what’s coming for next year.” Outriders Head Coach, Amy O’Connell, is equally proud of her team’s accomplishments. “It was well played from the very first shot to the last,” she said. “I’m very proud of the way my team competed. The Freeze has a great team, and it was a great night. I wouldn’t trade my eight players for the world. They worked hard for me all year. We had a blast.” For more information on the championship and INTENNSE, visit intennse.com.

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Special Pops— 21 Years and Going Strong Executive Director Jim Hamm is extremely grateful for the support from the ALTA Foundation. “The foundation has been a premier partner in supporting Special Pops Tennis for 21 years. This has helped us build a sustainable and successful program serving over 600 athletes with intellectual disabilities at 18 Atlanta area locations.” Hamm says because of ALTA members and the ALTA Foundation leadership, the support and funding have been “key ingredients in the secret sauce that has led Special Pops Tennis to be recognized as the gold standard for adaptive tennis programs.” Hamm invites everyone to join the fun of this year’s event: “For our volunteers — stay involved. For all ALTA tennis and pickleball players — get involved. It will enrich your life.”

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION Date: September 18-20 Location: Life Time Peachtree Corners Positions needed: Unified Partners, umpires, timekeepers, ball persons, hospitality (snack) servers, award helpers, set-up/ clean-up, and more. All volunteers, including out-oftown Unified Partners, should register using the volunteer link on the registration page.

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If you are traveling with an outof-town delegation and will be playing with a specific athlete as a Unified Partner, please make sure to note the athlete’s name on the registration. Also, signup specifically for the “Unified Partner Out of Town Delegation” shift. You need to make yourself available all weekend, as you will need to play whenever the athlete is scheduled to play Unified Doubles.

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A Big Finish for the LIV Pro League The LIV Pro League, organized by former Georgia Tech star and ALTA member Elijah Melendez, had another smashing year in 2026! LIV Tennis is a competitive team tennis league, which has brought together some of the top recreational and former collegiate players across the Atlanta area. “Our fourth season was an immense success. We had many returning and new players this season, and the level of play was as high as it has ever been,” said Melendez. Matches were played from early June through mid-July at multiple Atlanta area clubs, including Marietta Country Club, Martin’s Landing, Vickery, St Ives Country Club, and Olde Towne Athletic Club. The league combines competition, community, and social energy to showcase the depth of Atlanta’s tennis scene. The finals came down to the top two teams, with Martin’s Landing narrowly edging past Marietta Country Club, 2-1. “We look forward to building on this success with another great season next summer,” Melendez said. Congratulations to all these teams as LIV Tennis continues to grow as a hub for passionate players who love the game.

LIV Pro League Champions Martin’s Landing (Pictured L-R) Patrick Lazo, Simon Pritchard, Marcus Hurtig, Danie Van Den Heever, Mitch Martell, and Juan Parilla.

LIV Pro League Finalists Marietta Country Club (Pictured L-R) Aaron Krisan, Juan Elizondo, Xavi Pineda, Tim Hewitt, Michael Kay, and Elijah Melendez.

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AYSI Celebrates 10 Years of Sharing the US Open With Local Junior Tennis Players Athletes Youth Sports Institute (AYSI) is celebrating 10 years of youth development through tennis by taking student-athletes to New York City for an educational, cultural, and athletic experience centered around the US Open. AYSI and MYLTF (Made You Love Tennis Foundation), partner as ambassadors of late Coach Wink’s (William Fulton) National Junior Tennis Learning (NJTL) program to carry on fulfilling Coach Wink’s legacy of bridging hard work and dedication to endless possibilities towards broadening and enriching one’s life. Coach Wink’s NJTL offered free or low-cost tennis and education programming. As a reward and pay-off for dedication and hard work academically and athletically throughout the school year and tennis season, youth in the program are taken annually to Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day at the US Open. Participants have an opportunity to watch professional tennis matches, attend a concert, meet professional tennis players, and participate in interactive games and family activities.

The journey to the US Open started on August 23 and concluded on August 26. “We are super mot ivated to lead our kids ( 7 0 p e r c e n t) from the underserved areas in SW Atlanta and City of South Fulton into the wonderful world of Tennis,” said AYSI Founder and Coach Jonathan Hart. “I took over to continue the dreams and great work of our historic Coach Wink who passed suddenly at age 54. I am happily tasked to continue taking our Atlanta Metro kids to New York for the US Open!” To learn more about AYSI, visit atlantatennisclub.org, and to learn more about the organization’s trip to the US Open, visit https://bit.ly/4x0mHY6.

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Young Atlanta Tennis Player Lands Opportunity as Coco Gauff Double in Mercedes-Benz Commercial What began as an ordinary conversation at her daughter’s school quickly turned into a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for 9-year-old tennis player Tristan Taylor. While at the school, Meghan Taylor struck up a conversation with another parent. At the time, Meghan had no idea that the woman worked in the entertainment industry. To Meghan, she was simply another parent. During their conversation, Meghan mentioned that her daughter, Tristan, was a competitive tennis player. As they continued talking, the woman revealed that she was connected to an agency that was searching for a young tennis player to serve as a double for Coco Gauff in a Mercedes-Benz

commercial. Recognizing that Tristan might be a perfect fit, she encouraged Meghan to submit an audition. Tristan auditioned and, just one week later, learned she had been selected for the role. Another week after that, she was on set filming. During the June production, Tristan participated in multiple tennis scenes, including tennis drills, spider drills, and matchplay sequences. She also filmed in challenging rainy conditions and performed a small speaking role. Despite the long hours, difficult conditions, and hours spent playing tennis in the rain, Tristan remained focused, professional, and enthusiastic throughout the experience. The opportunity was especially meaningful because tennis has been a major part of Tristan’s life from an early age. She and her younger sister, Madison (8), are dedicated young athletes who train at a high level and are committed to pursuing excellence in the sport. Their training includes private tennis coaching, regular hitting sessions in South Fulton, strength and agility training,

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conditioning work, and tournament competition. Their schedule requires discipline, consistency, and dedication both on and off the court. Meghan has worked tirelessly to support her daughters’ tennis dreams while balancing the financial and logistical challenges that come with raising two young athletes. From practices and private lessons to tournaments, training sessions, and travel, the journey has required sacrifice, perseverance, faith, and an unwavering commitment to helping her daughters pursue their goals. The commercial opportunity for Tristan represents a unique moment where years of hard work and preparation opened a door into the entertainment industry. “This experience showed Tristan that hard work pays off,” said Meghan. “She was able to take something she loves — tennis — and use it in a completely different way. As a single mom, watching her earn this opportunity through her dedication and perseverance was incredibly rewarding.”

While continuing to pursue their tennis goals, Meghan remains committed to creating opportunities for both Tristan and Madison to grow as athletes, students, and young leaders. The family hopes their story encourages other parents and children to keep working toward their dreams, even when the path is challenging.

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Veteran Coach Pens New Book Mark Billson, Director of Tennis at Towne Lake Hills Tennis Club, has authored a new book for beginner to intermediate tennis players. “The Billson Method to Better Tennis” answers the question: What separates players who improve steadily from those who remain stuck despite countless lessons, videos, and hours on the court? Billson shares the same foundation-first philosophy that has guided players of all ages and skill levels throughout more than four decades of teaching the game. In the book, he provides a clear pathway to understanding tennis, developing sound technique, and building the confidence needed for long-term improvement. “Too many players try to skip steps. They search for advanced tips, copy professional strokes, or chase quick fixes before mastering the fundamentals,” Billson says. “The result is often frustration, inconsistency, and stalled progress. This book takes a different approach.” The Billson Method is built on the belief that every successful player develops from a strong base. Just as a house requires a solid foundation before additional levels can be added, a tennis player must build the essential skills that support every aspect of the game. When those fundamentals are understood and practiced correctly, improvement becomes more natural, more consistent, and more enjoyable. Throughout the book, readers are introduced to the Billson Method Player Progression system, a practical framework designed to help players understand where they are in their tennis journey and what skills should be developed next. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by everything tennis has to offer, players learn to focus on the right priorities at the right time. “This is not a book filled with complicated jargon or professional-level instruction intended for elite athletes,” Billson said. “It is a practical guide written for real players who want real improvement. Every chapter is designed to answer common questions, eliminate confusion, and provide a logical path forward.” Originally from Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), South Africa, Billson developed his coaching career there before moving to the United States in 1999. Throughout his career, he has worked with players of all ages and skill levels, from complete beginners picking up a racquet for the first time to competitive juniors pursuing higher levels of the game. Learn more about the book at Amazon.com.

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PTR Foundation Changes Name to Honor DVDM The nonprofit Professional Tennis Registry Foundation has changed its name to the “Dennis Van Der Meer Tennis Foundation,” honoring the legacy and vision of the organization’s founder. With a mission to make tennis available to everyone, the foundation will continue to offer education resources, grants, global goodwill, natural disaster relief, adaptive and special populations resources, and more. The foundation’s new hat-and-whistle logo is a nod to Van der Meer. For more information, visit dennisvandermeertennisfoundation.org.

BOAST Names Adam Black Head of Padel BOAST recently announced the appointment of Adam Black as Head of Padel, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to becoming a leading force in the rapidly growing global padel market. As Founder and CEO of Aura Capital Partners and a presenter at The Padel World Summit, Black has built one of the UK’s leading padel platforms, focused on growing participation through coaching, events, travel, equipment, and community-building. His work has positioned him as one of the sport’s emerging leaders and advocates in the United Kingdom. In his new role, Black will lead BOAST’s global padel strategy, driving athlete and ambassador partnerships, tournament relationships, grassroots development, retail opportunities, and

brand expansion throughout the UK and Europe. He will also work closely with the British Padel Awards (BPA) Network to help elevate BOAST’s presence within one of the sport’s fastest-growing markets. “Padel represents one of the greatest growth opportunities in sport today,” said Matt Feuer, President of BOAST. “As a heritage racquet sports brand,

expanding our investment into padel is a natural evolution. Adam brings an unmatched passion for the sport, deep industry relationships, and an entrepreneurial mindset that aligns perfectly with BOAST’s independent spirit. We’re thrilled to welcome him to the team.” Black believes BOAST’s histor y makes it uniquely positioned to shape the future of padel. “There’s an incredible opportunity to introduce a new generation of players to one of the most iconic brands in racquet sports. BOAST has always represented more than apparel; it’s a brand built on confidence, authenticity, and racquet sports culture,” said Black. “I’m excited to help build BOAST’s presence internationally while staying true to the heritage that has made the brand so distinctive.”

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Where Are the Best Tennis Towns in America? According to a recent report from World Tennis Magazine, there are a few spots in America that stand out for their tennis culture. Based on the concentration of courts, clubs, leagues, academies, and the local culture of tennis, America’s biggest tennis hotbeds on a per capita basis are located largely in the Southeast, with one exception on the West Coast. Some of the strongest candidates are: 1.

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina – Probably the best argument for No. 1. With only around 40,000 year-round residents, it has dozens of courts, numerous resorts, and one of the nation’s highest concentrations of active recreational players.

Vero Beach, Florida – Between clubs such as Sea Oaks, Timber Ridge, The Boulevard, and numerous leagues and retirees who play several times per week, Vero Beach is arguably among the top five tennis communities per capita in America.

Naples, Florida – Although now known for pickleball, Naples still has a massive tennis-playing population relative to its size, with numerous country clubs and active senior leagues.

Indian Wells and nearby Palm Desert, California – The Coachella Valley has one of the highest concentrations of tennis facilities and avid recreational players anywhere in the country.

Boca Raton, Florida – Long considered one of the nation’s tennis capitals, with numerous private clubs, academies, and USTA league participants.

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Sarasota and Bradenton, Florida – The influence of academies, including IMG Academy, creates an unusually high concentration of serious players.

Sea Island and nearby St. Simons Island, Georgia – Resort tennis and retirement communities produce an exceptionally high participation rate.

Kiawah Island, South Carolina – Another small community with a remarkably high percentage of residents and visitors who play regularly.

If you’re talking about larger metropolitan areas, the magazine reports, then Atlanta is widely regarded as the biggest tennis city in America by participation and league activity, though not necessarily per capita. According to World Tennis Magazine, an educated guess for the top five true per capita tennis towns would be: 1. Hilton Head Island, SC 2. Vero Beach, FL 3. Indian Wells/Palm Desert, CA 4. Naples, FL 5. St. Simons Island, GA And if you restricted it to towns with at least 25,000 residents, Vero Beach would have a very strong case to be among the top three tennis-playing communities in the United States. Vero Beach is the home of the annual Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation Tennis Championships, the USTA Pro Circuit event named for the foundation created by the Vero Beach native son Mardy Fish, the 2004 Olympic silver medalist and Davis Cup hero. Vero Beach is also the home of three-time US Open champion Ivan Lendl and 1986 French Open runner-up Mikael Pernfors.

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USTA Awards $100,000+ in Wheelchair Tennis Grants The USTA is awarding more than $100,000 in USTA Wheelchair Tennis Grassroots Grants to 44 wheelchair tennis programs nationwide. Grants were awarded to organizations that promote and develop wheelchair tennis and use the sport to help build stronger, healthier commu-

nities. Since awarding its first grants in 2008, the USTA has provided more than $1 million in financial support to wheelchair tennis programs across the country. Grant amounts were based on each program’s existing budget and the organization’s future programming needs.

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Recipients can use the award to support coaching, court time, equipment, recruitment and events, including tournaments and camps. Organizations interested in starting a wheelchair tennis program or seeking more information should email wheelchairtennis@usta.com.

Babolat Celebrates Padel with U.S.-Exclusive Paddle Collection Babolat has unveiled its new USA-exclusive padel collection featuring the Counter Viper and Energy racquets. The limited-edition, red, white and blue collection was created specifically for the U.S. market. The paddles are designed for players of every level. “Whether you’re competing at a high level or picking up a racquet for the first time, these models deliver the performance and innovation players expect from Babolat,” says Bill Edell, National Sales Director for Babolat US. The Babolat USA Counter Viper is built for strategic players seeking maximum precision and explosive power to turn defense into offense. The Babolat USA Energy is lightweight and maneuverable, designed to deliver comfort, easy power, and effortless movement. Visit babolat.com.

Wilson Introduces New Defyer Racquet In July, Wilson released a new racquet — the Defyer — which the company says is built for the modern game and helps players to create winning opportunities rather than waiting and reacting to their opponents’ shots. Modern court conditions have slowed down. Rallies have become longer. Athletes have become stronger, faster, and more physical. Wilson worked with professional players to develop a racquet to defy those conditions. More than 30 ATP and WTA players now use Defyer, including Karen Khachanov, Holger Rune, Sebastian Korda, Peyton Stearns, and Moise Kouame. Wilson says the new racquet was engineered around a simple goal: deliver explosive spin without sacrificing feel. This is accomplished through new, patented technologies in shaft design, throat and hoop construction, and headguard air flow. So, who should play with Defyer? Wilson says it was created for players who want to dictate rather than react. If your game revolves around heavy topspin, aggressive baseline patterns, and creating opportunities through pressure, Defyer is built for you. It is particularly suited, Wilson adds, to players with medium to fast swing speeds who want to maximize spin, depth, and shot weight. Learn more at your local retailer or at wilson.com.

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INTENNSE Caps RecordBreaking Season Historic growth across attendance, viewership, social media and sponsorship punctuates a breakthrough second season

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Attendance: Ticket sales at INTENNSE Arena more than tripled year over year. Nearly 8,000 fans attended across 28 events at the 500-seat arena, with nine sellouts. Ticket revenue grew more than seven times year over year, while revenue per match increased more than three times over 2025. Social media: INTENNSE grew its audience through organic storytelling and an all-access approach centered on players. The league posted triple- and quadruple-digit yearover-year growth across followers, impressions, and engagement, with video consumption leading the way. Growth in impressions, video views, and engagements outpaced the increase in content output. • Total audience grew to 56,000, a 403.5% increase. • INTENNSE generated 26 million impressions, a 406% increase. • Video views reached 254 million, a 1,037% increase. • Engagements climbed to 397,000, an 808% increase. • Instagram led the league’s social presence with 40,000 followers. Top performing content: The season’s highest-performing content centered on elite shot-making, clutch performances, and player storytelling. The top-performing post generated more than 547,000 views and over 21,000 likes; multiple additional posts surpassed 200,000 views. Community initiatives: INTENNSE staff built relationships with local clubs and hosted events to grow understanding of the format. • 20 events including scrimmages, adult, and kids’ events • 1,100 attendees • 10 host club partnerships

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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 Lisa Slaton, Flowers Crossing at the Mill Sunday Women B4, won a new pair of shoes from Mizuno! 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. Which team won the Pickleball Mixed City Finals at the C7 level? Windermere/Forsyth 2. Which L. Keith Wood Scholarship winner says Nick Kyrgios is his favorite professional tennis player? Grayson Perlman 3. How many stores does Your Serve currently have? 10

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L-R: Carol Schultz, Frankye Hajj (Captain), Jan Bachman, Teri Korfas (Co-Captain), Darline Cohen, Martha Jane Mason, and Cressa Rogler.

Roswell Park’s Senior Women WINNING WHERE IT MATTERS BY GINA CLANCE, NET NEWS ASSISTANT EDITOR

e all seek companionship — friends who share inone — especially Frankye — made me feel so welcome,” said terests and hobbies … friends who make us laugh. co-captain Teri Korfas. “I was the ‘young one,’ not yet 60, while Finding people who fill our lives with joy is such these wonderful women had played together for years. I had just a thrill! We are lucky to find a person or two who fit this delost my mom the previous October, and somehow, I found a scription. Can you imagine finding an entire tennis team full of whole team of moms. They taught me that being healthy enough friends like this? to play is the real victory.” Well, one Senior Day Women’s team at Roswell Park has creThe ALTA Senior Day League is for members 55 and over. ated such a tribe. Hajj’s team boasts players from their 60s “We have had a Senior Day Women’s to their 80s. Hajj says she believes tennis This group of ladies keeps their team since 2002,” said long-time captain is a lifetime sport — as long as it’s not love of the game going between Frankye Hajj. “The roster has changed taken too seriously. seasons, too. They get together many times over the years, but why we “As long as I can have eight players for to play every Tuesday and call it play has not changed. When you reach the an ALTA roster, we will play tennis,” she their “fun tennis.” senior teams, you play for the love of the said. “We are not a young team, but it is game and time with good friends.” true, I do believe tennis is for a lifetime, As we all know, many ALTA teams hit the courts each season and we prove it every day we play.” hoping to bring home the big plate or, at the very least, a bag tag. This group of ladies keeps their love of the game going beThis Roswell Park team has played 46 seasons and has not won tween seasons, too. They get together to play every Tuesday and more than 10 points in a season since 2016. In several seasons, they call it their “fun tennis.” have not even taken one point. And they are just fine with that. “After one of our matches, a player from the visiting team came “Years of chasing plates and bag tags are not as important — up to me and asked about our ‘fun tennis.’ She asked if she could besides you have already won your share of them,” said Hajj, who come and play with us,” said Hajj. “She has been playing with us has been playing tennis since the 1970s. “Most of the players were for two years and goes back to her own team for matches.” found on [ALTA’s website] ‘Teams Looking for Players.’ I always Hajj said she enjoys sharing her love of tennis with other let them know we are a low-profile team with no drama. We are women. As far as Korfas is concerned, her captain has definitely so thankful to still be able to play. Winning is great, but it is not accomplished that. everything.” “We don’t always win our matches, but we always win where A lack of drama is not the only positive aspect of this tennis it matters most: friendship, laughter, exercise, and the blessing team. Making ladies feel welcome and part of the family is another. of being together,” Korfas said. “I’m so grateful to be part of this “Three years ago, I joined this team, and from day one everyspecial group.” 34

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Brookwood Manor Team — Pictured L-R: Michelle Hicks, Danelle Heimbach, Ali Burrous, Katie Poteet, Kallie Clack, and Dawn Kelleher.

North Forke Team — Pictured in chairs L-R: Lindsay Lumpp and Angela Moynihan. Standing L-R: Liliana McMain, Meredith Chastain, Anne Williams, Karen Tate, and Diane Yeagle.

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EDUCATORS FILL SUMMER BREAK WITH PICKLEBALL BY GINA CLANCE, NET NEWS ASSISTANT EDITOR

eachers and other school system employees spend so much of their time sharing knowledge that we might not think of them as people who want to learn new things. ALTA is changing that perception. Our new 2026 summer women’s pickleball league gave several metro area educators the opportunity to pick up a new skill and enjoy the learning process with friends. C5 Brookwood Manor captain Kallie Clack said she and some of her coworkers jumped at the chance to hit the courts. “As soon as we heard ALTA was starting a women’s pickleball league, we knew we wanted to create a team,” she said. “We were actually sitting in a spring training session making a list of people we thought might want to play. I started reaching out to teacher friends, they reached out to their friends, and our team quickly grew from there.” Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the country, and the new summer league gave school system employees the opportunity to fill up their summer break with new skills, new friends, and a new healthy hobby. “What started as a way to stay active and have fun turned into so much more,” Clack said. “As teachers, we spend the school year giving so much of ourselves to our students. Pickleball became an opportunity to recharge, laugh, exercise, and build friendships outside the classroom.” 36

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The Brookwood Manor team was not the only group in that C5 division comprised mostly of educators. Anne Williams, captain of the North Forke team, said her group included a special education teacher, a counselor, an elementary school teacher, and a bus driver. “Two summers ago, we decided to get together to learn the game of pickleball together for fun,” Williams said. “We were all thrilled to hear there would be a summer women’s (league). It has been so fun playing together women-only this summer! We had a great season and finished in first place for our division.” ALTA’s inaugural season with single-gender pickleball leagues brought 101 women’s teams (over 1,200 players) and 44 men’s teams (nearly 600 players) to the courts. For people who have not played a competitive sport before and for those who don’t have a lot of time to spend learning and playing a new sport, pickleball has been a way to get more people outside. “We had a great season! Every team we played was kind, and we truly appreciated the sportsmanship all around,” Clack said. “We even had opponents celebrate with us on a great shot and offer advice and strategies to our new players. We’re adding a practice day, so we’ll be even more prepared for next summer!”

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MIXED DOUBLES

Winter registration is Sept. 29 – Oct. 21 Winter season runs Jan. 3 – Feb. 14

Looking Ahead To Winter 2027 While Celebrating Summer 2026

hat a perfect time to reflect on the competition, friendships, and sportsmanship that the summer season handed us! From the first match through the playoffs and City Finals, players, captains, and volunteers have once again demonstrated the dedication that keeps ALTA thriving. Summer tennis always presents unique obstacles, and this summer was especially challenging. High temperatures, vacations, family commitments, and the 4th of July match day made it difficult for captains to field full lineups. However, these scheduling conflicts provided an opportunity for teams to demonstrate one of ALTA’s greatest traditions: Courtesy. Coordinators and captains communicated early and agreed to play lines before match dates. While never required, extending the courtesy of playing early can help both teams avoid defaults, allow more players to participate, and create a better competitive experience for everyone. As vice president of the Mixed Doubles League, I’ve received multiple emails about extended sportsmanship and respect, which have long been hallmarks of ALTA tennis. A little flexibility often goes a long way in preserving fair competition while maintaining the spirit of the league. As the summer 2026 season concludes, I congratulate every player, captain, coordinator, and volunteer who contributed 38

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to another successful year. Whether your team made it to the playoffs, celebrated a division win, or is already looking ahead to next season, every match has helped strengthen our ALTA community. We are now preparing for winter 2027 registration. Winter league play offers outstanding tennis in cooler conditions and provides another opportunity to enjoy the friendships and competitive spirit that make ALTA special. Successful teams know that planning starts well before registration opens. Captains should reconnect with returning players, recruit new members, and evaluate their rosters to ensure there is enough depth to handle injuries, illnesses, adverse weather, and other scheduling conflicts throughout the winter season. As we close another memorable summer, thank you to everyone who stepped onto the court, volunteered behind the scenes, or supported teammates throughout the season. Your enthusiasm and commitment continue to make ALTA much more than a tennis league. It fosters a community built on competition, respect, sportsmanship, and lasting friendships. Best wishes to all teams competing in the fall. We look forward to seeing everyone back on the courts for another outstanding 2027 season!

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BY NICOLE JENNINGS, MIXED DOUBLES LEAGUE VICE PRESIDENT

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Winter registration is Sept. 29 – Oct. 21 Winter season runs Jan. 2 – Feb. 13

Are You Eligible For ALTA Senior Leagues? Could Be… BY MIKE CLANCE, SENIOR LEAGUES VICE PRESIDENT

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id you know that some If you have ALTA members can start already turned play ing in the Senior 45 or you’re Leagues at age 44? Well, it’s true! Acturning 45 in cording to the ALTA Adult Rules, 2027, consider Rule I.A, “To be placed on a Senior joining a Senior League roster, a player must be at Leagues team. least 45 years of age within the calendar year….” Whether your birthday falls on January 1 or December 31 or anywhere between, you can join the Senior Leagues in the calendar year of your 45th birthday! So, why is this important for ALTA members to know? For many years now, the Senior Leagues have offered ALTA’s “more experienced” members the opportunity to play tennis with other members in the same stages of life. These leagues offer all levels (AA to C) of mixed doubles in the winter and men’s doubles and women’s doubles in the summer. This age restriction means the Senior Leagues naturally have a smaller pool of players and fewer teams. Based upon 2026 data, ALTA has about 60,000 active members and approximately 30,000 are eligible for the Senior Leagues. Over the past five years, we’ve averaged 13,000 members actively participating in these leagues. Fewer players and fewer teams mean the Senior Leagues face challenges that the other, larger leagues don’t face. Sometimes

the senior teams play in smaller divisions, sometimes they must drive a little further for matches, and we all know that Atlanta traffic can sometimes be a real bear! With all these challenges, you might ask why ALTA members would want to play senior tennis? That’s easy! Senior Leagues tennis offers the same competitive tennis as ALTA’s other leagues, but with less intensity (most of the time)! Many of the players in these leagues have been playing tennis for years and continue to play out of love for the game and for the sense of camaraderie with their teams. Many of these teams have been together for years, and their matches are social events for the players. And, while Senior League players certainly have no objections to winning matches, they’re at the stage of life where they recognize this is a recreational sport. So why am I writing about the Senior Leagues now? To encourage you to join the league if you meet the age requirements! As you can see from the numbers above, we have quite a few ALTA members who are eligible. There are various reasons for not joining the Senior Leagues, but I’ve realized over my first six months as league vice president that there is a lack of understanding regarding the age restriction. Now that you know, you can act! Registration for the Senior Mixed League is coming up. If you have already turned 45 or you’re turning 45 in 2027, consider joining a Senior Leagues team. If you have any questions about the league, feel free to contact me at seniorvp@altatennis.org. SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026 NETNEWS

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SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Fall play runs Sept. 1 - Oct 13 City Finals is Oct. 13

Coming Down The Home Stretch Of The 2026 Wheelchair Tennis Program

he ALTA Wheelchair program is in the final stretch for 2026. The summer brought us fun yet competitive Run/Roll matches while battling the heat and rain. We had four, weekly clinics where inexperienced players learned the basics of wheelchair tennis, and the more experienced players fine-tuned their skills. We added four new players this year and even had a returning player after a threeyear hiatus. In June, several of our ALTA players attended the very hot Music City Wheelchair Tennis Classic in Nashville, Tennessee. It was an all-ALTA A doubles championship match — Samir Jusupovic and Rob Popelka defeated David Williams and Ki Yun. Williams also placed second in the A singles division. Other ALTA members who braved the high tem40

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peratures were Ken Moore, Jennifer Speer, and Caleb Yun. We will finish off the year with Fall Wheelchair Doubles matches. There is still time to come down and join in on the fun. We are at the Hudlow Tennis Center in Norcross on Tuesday evenings. If you are interested, please reach out to me at specialprogramsvp@altatennis.org. As I come to the end of my term as vice president of Special Programs, I reflect on the accomplishments we’ve made in ALTA Wheelchair tennis. Most notably the addition of juniors. The way to grow sports programs — no matter what the sports program is — is to get our youth involved. So, as I sign off … adios, hasta la vista and keep ‘em between the lines!

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Loretta Phillips Sportsmanship Awards Nominated by: Geri McMenomy, North Forke

I have been playing ALTA tennis for over 30 years, but (this spring) I experienced the kindest, classiest sportsmanship ever in all my years on the court. My partner, Trina Peavy and I play out of North Forke in Snellville. We were playing against Laura and Ann from The Club at Spalding Corners. We had a long, fun first set and were in the second set when I went for a shot, lost my balance, and came down hard on my left hand. My partner and our opponents immediately came rushing over to check on me. I could not continue, so we had to retire the match. I went on to the ER for X-rays, and they confirmed that my wrist was broken. My surgery was scheduled for Thursday of that week. On Wednesday, I received a beautiful floral arrangement from Laura and Ann. The card read, “Geri, we are so sorry that you were hurt today, and we hope you heal quickly! We really enjoyed playing with you! Sending good thoughts of quick healing! Laura and Ann.” I was truly touched that they would do that for me. What a beautiful, kind gesture. It is a total bummer to be out of tennis for 10-12 weeks, but kindness like that surely put a smile in my heart. No one is going to remember someone for winning all their matches, but I will surely remember these two very kind, thoughtful women who truly reflect the spirit of ALTA. 42

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Sunday Women: Machelle Rybicky, Apalachee Farms B4 Nominated by: Stacy Anders, Apalachee Farms

I would like to nominate my partner for the Sportsmanship Award for her extraordinary act of courage and selflessness. We were scheduled to play a match on Easter Sunday, but it ended up being rained out and rescheduled for Monday. We arrived at the courts and had just started warming up when someone ran by looking for a doctor or nurse. Machelle, a nurse with years of experience in cardiac ICU, dropped her racquet and ran to the nearby pickleball court where a man had collapsed. He had no pulse and was completely unresponsive. Without hesitation, Machelle began chest compressions and used the AED until she revived him. The paramedics arrived shortly after, but her quick thinking, skills, and level head saved his life. What is so striking is that if our original match had not been rained out, Machelle wouldn’t have been there that evening. After the paramedics arrived, she washed her hands and just played our match — never seeking praise or attention. A couple of days later, Machelle got a text from someone she played years ago saying, “I understand I have you to thank for saving my husband’s life!” Talk about full circle! Machelle embodies the very best in sportsmanship — courage, humility, compassion, and grace under pressure!

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Sunday Women: Ann Balthazor and Laura McMichael, The Club at Spalding Corners B2

Senior Day Women: Rowena Keen and Renee McKown, Riverside S&T C1 Nominated by: Karen Christian, Chimney Springs

I would like to nominate Rowena Keen and Renee McKown from Riverside S&T. Our match was supposed to be a home match, but due to wet courts, my partner and I agreed to play on their clay courts. However, we went to the River Club on Riverside Drive instead of their courts. When we discovered our error, we let them know we were on our way. On the way to their courts, I got stopped for speeding, which further delayed us. They were so gracious to us, and we began to play. After the first set, my partner began to feel ill from the heat. Rowena and Renee were so solicitous towards my partner, offering her extra rest time, giving her stuff to put in her water, and bringing her a popsicle because their ice machine was off. My partner finally had to retire. Rowena and Renee stayed at the courts with us even though the match was over until my partner felt well enough to leave. Rowena and Renee are what ALTA Sportsmanship is all about! Junior Girls: Isabella Lawand, Bitsy Grant/Soft Courts 12U C5

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Nominated by: Blythe Powell, Bitsy Grant/Hard Courts

I would like to nominate Isabella for the ALTA Sportsmanship Award. I played against her in a singles match that she lost 0–8, but she showed incredible courage and character the entire time. She knew going into the match that it would be tough and that she might lose, but she still chose to play for her team and gave her best effort without ever complaining. This was her first tennis season and first time playing singles, and it was especially hard because we are friends. Even in that situation, she stayed positive, focused on her own game, and kept a great attitude. She never got upset or discouraged and handled everything with grace in front of both teams. After the match, she was kind and social with everyone, showing true love for the sport and respect for others. I really admire how brave she was to try something new and how she carried herself throughout the match. She is always kind to everyone at school and in sports. SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026 NETNEWS

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John Hoppa and Machelle Rybicky

No Opponents That Day: How ALTA Players Saved A Life BY HENRY VINCENT, PICKLEBALL LEAGUES VICE PRESIDENT

In the midst of what could have been n a beautiful ALTA picka tragedy, something remarkable There were no opponents that leball match day, players happened. Players, who moments day, only members of an ALTA arrived expecting the usuearlier had been competitors, becommunity united around a fellow al things — friendly competition, came teammates. People who didn’t player. That is the essence and the great rallies, and time spent with know one another worked together spirit of the ALTA. teammates and friends. No one with a singular purpose — to help expected to witness a life-or-death someone in need. No one stopped emergency. to ask what team he played for. No one cared about the score. During one of the games, a player fell to the ground, and ev- There were no opponents that day, only members of an ALTA eryone was in shock. A sudden cry rang out across the courts: community united around a fellow player. That is the essence “Is there a doctor or nurse here? Does anyone know CPR?” and the spirit of the ALTA. That’s when Machelle Rybicky, who was on a nearby tennis We often talk about pickleball and tennis being social sports. court playing a makeup match, stepped in. At first, they didn’t We celebrate championships, City Finals, and memorable realize how serious the situation was. What initially appeared matches. But the true strength of ALTA has never been found to be a seizure was actually something far more critical. John in the standings. It is found in the people who show up for Hoppa had gone into cardiac arrest. one another when it matters most. That day reminded us Without hesitation, people sprang into action and immedi- that ALTA is more than a league. It’s more than a game. It’s a ately ran toward the scene. A nurse with years of experience, community. It’s a family. And because of that family, a player Rybicky started CPR compressions while another person went home that day. sprinted to retrieve the community’s AED (Automated Ex- This experience also highlighted the importance of having ternal Defibrillator). When the device arrived, they couldn’t AEDs readily available at our facilities. Quick access to the find a breath or a pulse. Several volunteers worked together device, combined with trained volunteers willing to act, made seamlessly. The AED pads were prepared and applied, and a critical difference. The player survived because people were the machine delivered a shock. Still there was nothing. The prepared, people cared, and people acted. On that day, we AED instructed rescuers to continue compressions. They did. were reminded that we are more than teammates, captains, Moments later, Hoppa gasped for air. He was alive. and competitors. We are family.

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GOOD QUESTION

PLAY IT AGAIN…. OR NOT? My opponent hit a serve that I thought was long, so I called it out. However, as I hit my return, I realized the ball had actually caught the back of the line. I immediately corrected myself and told the opponent, “Sorry, it was actually good! Let’s just replay the point.” My opponent claimed that since I corrected my call to good, the point was hers. Who is correct? Drew Meyer, Men’s League Vice President

In this situation, your opponent is correct. According to USTA Friend at Court, The Code (Page 39, Making Calls #12), if a player calls a ball out and then realizes it was good, the point is over. You cannot replay a point based on your own mistake. By calling the ball out, you effectively stopped play. Once you corrected that call to good, you conceded that the opponent’s shot was a winner. You do not get a second chance to play the point just because you changed your mind.

SANDBAGGING?

WE SPLIT OUR ROSTER. NOW WHAT?

Can you please explain what “sandbagging” is?

We had so many people on our roster, we decided to split into two teams to give each person more playing time. What happens to our teams’ levels?

When a lineup violates the ALTA sandbagging rules, points can be taken away. Using the lineup checker will alert a manager/captain of any illegal player movement. See page 16 of the Junior Leagues Team Manager Handbook. Sandbagging occurs when a winning player/pair is moved down, and a losing player/pair is moved up. This rule applies even if the player/pair has only played once. Winning and losing are determined by the results of matches played to date. A pair that has won more times than it has lost is a winning pair. A pair that has lost more times than it has won is a losing pair. A pair that has won as many matches as it has lost has no winning or losing record. A pair that has not yet played together during the regular season has no record. Please note: Singles and doubles winning and losing records are considered separately. NOTE: The ALTA sandbagging rules also apply to the adult tennis leagues. See page 24 of the Adult Tennis Captain/ Member Handbook. 46

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Nicole Jennings, Mixed Doubles League Vice President

If a captain’s goal is to take a large roster and split the team into two teams (each with different abilities), entering two separate rosters at roster submission would result in both teams being leveled at the final adjusted level of the original team. Refer to the Team Placement section in the Adult Captain/Member Handbook that states, “If a team is made from two returning teams, the system will use the higher final level flight as the returning team. The following constitutes a returning team: • Men, Sunday Women, and Thursday Women – 6 returning players • Senior Men and Senior Women – 5 returning players • Senior Day Men and Senior Day Women – 4 returning players • Mixed Doubles – 3 returning men and 3 returning women • Senior Mixed – 3 returning men and 3 returning women” If a captain’s intent is to make two teams that will compete at different levels, the captain of the team wanting to compete at a lower level would submit a Request for Review at roster submission, citing ‘Split Team.’ The Request for Review would then be evaluated by the overall coordinator and league vice president to determine the player history of those submitted. In most cases, the level would be adjusted during the leveling process to suit the abilities of the players on the roster.

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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JENSEN ZONE Luke Jensen

Are You Batman Or Robin?

s we move into fall, it’s a great time to regroup and lock into some league fun before the weather gets cold again. I see a ton of mixed doubles leagues going on; it’s a great way to expand your tennis level. Singles is pretty straight-forward. The ball leaves your opponent’s racquet and you must hit it back. All the options are in your control. In doubles, if the players are somewhat level, the key to victory is communication and finding a balance of who takes the lead role for strategy. Who is going to play the critical role of supporting character on the team — the Robin to Batman role, if you will? Who will be the reliable, steady one that keeps the team solid? The one who allows Batman the playmaker to be more aggressive and make some mistakes, but when hot can dominate a match. There are times when both players have similar playing styles, but that can cause trouble in certain situations. If you have two steady and consistent players on a team, they often will rely on the opponents to make the errors to win the match. That is a tough team to play, but with no offense it’s hard to finish close games without a knockout punch to your strategy. If you have two offensive players and the team is hot as a pistol, that’s great but the match can go off the rails quickly if your team gets cold and begins missing shots; there’s no one on the team to steady the ship. 48

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Balance is crucial to finding the perfect combination for any complete doubles team. When I played on the ATP Tour, I played mixed doubles every chance I could. There were always mixed doubles exhibitions and in World Team Tennis, mixed doubles was an important set in that team format. My brother, Murphy, and I are known for winning the 1993 French Open Doubles Championship, but I had more consistent success in my pro career in mixed doubles. I reached the finals of the mixed doubles at the Australian Open and French Open in 1996. And at the US Open, I reached the semis a couple of times with a quarter-final appearance at Wimbledon. Finding a great partner is always the key. First, you have to make sure you have a combined ranking with your potential WTA partner to get in the draw. The top players, especially on the WTA side, played mixed doubles because singles was only two out of three sets. Legends like Martina Navratilova played all the time. She was always the one you wanted to partner with! Martina won 59 singles, doubles, and mixed grand slam titles. For me, strategy is what makes mixed doubles so much fun. At the recreational level, you must be able to evaluate the other team quickly. The guy may be able to hit the ball hard, but if it never goes in then that opponent is your “pigeon.” Just because the female players typically don’t hit as hard doesn’t mean they are not the best players on the court. I lost that 1996 French mixed title because my ego was not my amigo. I kept hitting to Argentine human backboard Patricia Tarabini who lobbed and drop shotted me into the red clay at Roland Garros. I was convinced that I could overpower her; to this day, she still laughs at how I fell right into her trap! The winning formula for a good mixed team is to find a partner who supports your game style. If you are an offensive player, make sure they are OK with you going for shots. Pressure from a partner is never good if you’re looking to win. If you are a steady player, look for someone explosive to help win big matches. Communicate constantly from change overs to between points to make sure you are identifying how you are winning and losing points as a team. Definitely communicate in the biggest moments to strategize on game-winning tactics. Navratilova was so tough in mixed doubles because she was an extraordinarily good teammate. Team came first, and communication and tactics gave her enormous tennis talent a defining edge. So next time you play, tap into your inner Navratilova. — LUKE JENSEN FRENCH OPEN DOUBLES CHAMPION

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Doubles Communication

Why not signal before your point begins? BY JOHN BRVENIK, ANSLEY GOLF CLUB

ommunication is how we get to know people — their likes and dislikes — and it’s how we build chemistry with someone we may not know so well. This is not so different in doubles, especially where there’s a chance you will play with someone new or that you’re not used to playing with every single week. This is where communication becomes the essence of your success, and it can happen even before the point starts. As someone who both coaches and watches ALTA matches, I see communication in many different areas. The one space I don’t see much of it in, is using signals before a point starts when your team is serving. We coaches often say the serve is the most important stroke in the game. Some might think that because it is the hardest technique of all the strokes to master, but it has less to do with the physical and more with the psychological and emotional aspect. We play a sport where almost everything is out of our control. We can’t force our opponent to hit to our forehand or backhand, or to hit a drive shot over a lob, and even when we’re hitting the ball we usually can’t hit the spot we’re aiming for with 100-percent accuracy! There is only one shot over which we have complete control. One shot we can utilize to stymie our opponents and potentially end the point off their return. That shot is our serve. You, as the server, control both how and when you want the point to start; in doubles, this is a heavy advantage because you have a partner who has positioned themselves right inside the service box to hunt for volleys. Often, however, 50

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we give this advantage away by not having a plan of movement to start the point. Talking to most recreational players at all ALTA levels (with exception of the higher AA players), I hear many times from net players how they do not want to mess up the point by getting involved after their partner’s serve. Or they go to poach, stop themselves and leave their baseline player surprised and not ready for the return coming back deep to them. This is where communication becomes crucial to doubles teammates. You can use signals to communicate without saying a word and build chemistry with your partner before you even toss the ball to begin your service motion. This ensures there are no surprises after the serve; both the net player and the baseliner know where each other will be when the opponent’s return crosses the net.

You can use signals to communicate without saying a word and build chemistry with your partner before you even toss the ball to begin your service motion. I recommend players starting with only two signals to their server (and you would put your hand behind your back for this): An open palm when you are going to poach and a closed fist if you are going to stay put. If you both agree that you’ll poach, your baseliner will immediately begin switching to the other side after they serve as they already know you are going after the return. This will not only help you as the net player, having a readiness on how aggressive you will be, but now your server also understands where they will have to move to cut off the return. I’ve been asked the same type of question when introducing signals to ALTA players from all levels: “Is this too complicated for us?” I smile and do what every person who asks a question loves to hear; I answer it with a question of my own: Why not have a plan before your point begins? The worst thing that could happen is that you lose the point, which is what most tennis players fear even without using signals. However, now you at least know off of the first two shots where both you and your partner will be. If you feel like you struggle playing with someone new each week, this is a great way to naturally communicate and develop chemistry during a match without even saying a word. Not to mention from the other side, when returners see a net player using signals, they might start to turn their focus to that player which might result in some easy points for your server. Get your partner, go out and practice this in a friendly match with your teammates. In doubles, it’s always better to have a plan.

ARA TEACHING PROFESSIONAL SPOTLIGHT: JOHN BRVENIK Ansley Golf Club, Submitted by the American Racket Sports Association

Why are you a member of the ARA? I became a member of the ARA when I was 19, simply because I aspired to be the best coach that I could, and they seemed like the best coaching organization to get involved with. What inspired you to be a tennis coach? My private and academy coach. When I was a senior in high school, I aspired to play collegiate tennis, but I had plateaued with my coach. I was introduced to Steve Rogers, and he took me under his wing for nine months and transformed my entire game. It was a hard process, but his patience, how meticulous and calculated he was with me, as well as how funny he was, inspired me to become a tennis coach myself. What is your favorite memory of being a tennis coach in Atlanta? When I started working at the Ansley Golf Club, I was introduced to this teenage boy who was a great junior baseball player who decided to pursue tennis. I was coaching him for around two years; his dedication to the game was unrivaled to anyone I had coached before. He is with a different coach at an academy now, but now he is looking to play college tennis. I’m just proud of how much work he has put into himself and his game. How has tennis impacted your life? Being someone who is naturally introverted, it has allowed me to open up more the outgoing and comedic aspects of my personality. I love delving into the psychology of what my students are — or are not — thinking about when they are on the court. In many ways, I can connect back to my own experiences and help them. What is your proudest achievement? Being named the Men’s Tennis Program Director at the club I worked at in 2023. It was the first time I had been asked to take a program and make it my own. The members of my program are fantastic and they just enjoy the energy I have put into the program. What is one fun fact about you that most people would not know? That I sing (apparently well, according to the few who have heard me), and I’m a songwriter. Who is your favorite professional tennis player and why? Alex de Minaur, first because his name is just so cool and second, I like how much he’s progressed throughout his career just simply through hard work when he may not have the talents that others are gifted with. What advice would you give young coaches in the industry? Know your value, don’t be afraid to ask questions, and if you have an idea that you’re really sure about (an event or a new-way to teach a stroke or strategy), go for it. The only time you really fail is when you don’t put yourself out there. What do you do when you’re not coaching tennis? Love spending indoor time with my dog and finding sushi spots around town.

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CAPTAINS’ CORNER

Who’s Ready For Fall Tennis? BY MARCUS J. HURTIG, OWNER, OZ TENNIS ACADEMY

ho’s ready for fall tennis? Let’s go! This time of year provides perfect weather for your team to get going as we all pump up for a potential City Finals berth. Captains: You all have rosters in! Reminder: You still can add players. Find someone who’s not on a team yet and get them involved. Things to remember this season: • The home team provides the balls. I always have extra on hand, and of course keep your warm-up balls separate. • Captains: Get your team on board and have a nice spread of food/beverage for all players. This is the courteous thing to do and represents your team and club well.

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Changes from last season: Mix up the line up. Change partnerships. This keeps it all new and fun. • Support your team. Lines 4 and 5 usually go on last, and most of the time the rest of the team has left. Stay and watch! Support and cheer! Fall tennis in Atlanta is some of the best world-wide. It’s incredible and so much fun. Stay competitive and humble, play with your teammates and good luck! Finals will be here before you know it. Marcus Hurtig is an ALTA ambassador, AA1 Captain (ITP Atlanta), Doubles specialist, TCAV (Level 1/2/3), and owner/operator of OZ Tennis Academy (oztennisacademy. com).

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HEALTH & FITNESS

PRP Therapy: A Non-Surgical Option To Help You Stay In The Game BY IRFAN ANSARI, MD, RESURGENS ORTHOPAEDICS

f you’ve played tennis for years, you’ve probably accepted that some aches and pains come with the sport. The same is true for pickleball, where repetitive swings, quick movements, and long matches can put stress on your joints and tendons over time. As someone who enjoys playing tennis myself, I understand how frustrating it can be when pain starts affecting the activities you love. One of the most common questions I hear is, “Am I headed toward surgery?” Fortunately, that’s often not the case. One of my goals is to make sure every patient understands all of their treatment options. For many active tennis and pickleball players, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy may help reduce pain and support the body’s natural healing process without surgery.

Why tennis and pickleball players develop overuse injuries

Unlike injuries caused by a fall or collision, many tennis and pickleball injuries develop gradually. Every serve, forehand, backhand, volley, and overhead places repeated stress on the same muscles, tendons, and joints. Over time, this can lead to conditions such as: • Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) • Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis) • Rotator cuff tendinopathy • Patellar tendinitis • Achilles tendinopathy • Mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis Many players push through the discomfort because they don’t want to miss time on the court. Unfortunately, delaying treatment can allow a small problem to become more difficult to manage.

What is PRP?

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shoulder or elbow pain. PRP may be a good option for active adults who: • Have chronic tendon pain that hasn’t improved with conservative treatment • Want to continue playing tennis or pickleball • Have mild to moderate arthritis rather than advanced joint damage • Are looking for a non-surgical treatment option Every patient is different, which is why a thorough evaluation is important before deciding whether PRP is appropriate. to help repair injured tissue. The process begins with a simple blood draw. Your blood is placed in a centrifuge, which concentrates the platelets that contain growth factors involved in healing. Those concentrated platelets are then injected into the injured tendon, ligament, or joint. Unlike treatments that focus only on relieving symptoms, PRP supports your body’s natural healing response, making it an appealing option for patients who want to explore non-surgical solutions.

How is PRP different from a cortisone injection?

While cortisone is designed to reduce inf lammation and provide temporary pain relief, PRP works differently. It uses your body’s own biology to promote healing in damaged tissue rather than simply masking symptoms. PRP isn’t the right choice for everyone, but for the right patient, it may provide longer-lasting improvement while helping restore function and reduce pain.

Is PRP right for you?

One of the first questions I ask patients isn’t just where it hurts. It’s what they’re hoping to get back to. For some people, that’s competing in ALTA tournaments. For others, it’s enjoying a Saturday morning pickleball match with friends without

Setting realistic expectations

PRP isn’t an overnight solution, and it isn’t a cure-all. Because it relies on your body’s natural healing response, improvement typically occurs gradually over several weeks or months. Some patients experience significant improvement, while others notice more modest results depending on the severity of their condition, the tissue being treated, and their overall health. My goal is for every patient to understand what to expect and to feel confident in their treatment plan before moving forward.

Getting back to the activities you love

Whether you’re preparing for your next ALTA match, enjoying a weekly pickleball league, or simply trying to stay active, my goal is to help you get back to doing what you love. Whenever possible, I look for non-surgical solutions that allow patients to maintain an active lifestyle. For many tennis and pickleball players, PRP is a viable option to explore. If elbow, shoulder, or knee pain is keeping you off the court, don’t assume surgery is your only option. An evaluation with a sports medicine specialist can help determine whether PRP or another conservative treatment is the right solution for you. Schedule online today at resurgens.com/schedule.

NUTRITION

Protein Power For Racquet Sports How much is too much?

BY PAGE LOVE, MS, RDN, LD, CSSD, PTR, PPR AND FELICIA MCCLEAN, DIETETIC INTERN

acquet sports require a unique blend of endurance, power, agility, and rapid recovery. While carbohydrates often take center stage for fueling performance, protein is equally critical in supporting muscle repair, maintaining lean mass, and optimizing recovery between matches. Nutrition strategies must match the intermittent, high-intensity demands of the sport, making protein a key component of performance nutrition. Why protein matters Tennis and pickleball involve repeated bursts of explosive movement — serves, lateral sprints, and quick directional changes — followed by short recovery periods. This pattern increases muscle breakdown, particularly during long matches or tournament play. Adequate protein intake helps to repair and rebuild muscle tissue, support adaptation to training, reduce muscle soreness, and to maintain strength and power output. Athletes who under-fuel — especially in protein — may experience declines in performance, delayed recovery, and increased injury risk. How much protein do athletes need? Protein needs for racquet sport athletes exceed those of the general population. While sedentary individuals require about 0.8 g/kg/ day, active athletes typically need: • 1.2–1.5 g/kg/day for moderate training • 1.5–2.0 g/kg/day during intense training or competition For example, a 150-pound (68 kg) athlete would need approximately 80–135 grams of protein daily. Importantly, intake should be spread evenly throughout the day rather than consumed in one large meal. Consistent protein intake throughout the day supports better muscle protein synthesis compared to skewed intake patterns.

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Protein timing: When it matters most Before play — Pre-match nutrition focuses primarily on carbohydrates, but adding a small amount of protein (10–20 grams) can help reduce muscle breakdown during training and also stabilize glucose levels, so you don’t hit a glucose low during training. Examples include the following: • Greek yogurt with fruit and granola • Peanut butter toast • Smoothie with dairy and banana and oats During play — For most matches, carbohydrates and fluids are the priority. However, in longer sessions (2+ hours), small amounts of protein combined with carbs may help sustain energy levels. Examples include the following: • High-carbohydrate bars with small amounts of protein such as Clif bar or Pro Bar Meal bar • Peanut butter crackers or pretzels After play (critical window) — Post-exercise recovery is where protein becomes essential. Consuming protein within 15–45 minutes after play supports quicker and more complete muscle repair and recovery. Recommendations: • 15–30 grams of high-quality protein • Pair with carbohydrates for glycogen replenishment Examples include the following: • Chocolate milk with pretzels • Protein shake with fruit • Turkey sandwich • Yogurt with granola Recovery nutrition is one of the most overlooked opportunities for performance improvement, particularly in tournament settings. Choosing high-quality protein sources Not all protein sources provide the same benefits. High-quality proteins contain all essential amino acids necessary for muscle repair. Animal-based proteins • Chicken, turkey • Fish and seafood • Eggs • Dairy (milk, yogurt, cheese) Plant-based proteins • Beans and lentils • Tofu and tempeh • Nuts and seeds • Whole grains

Athletes following plant-based diets should combine protein sources or consider supplementation to meet needs. Protein and body composition Maintaining a strong strength-to-weight ratio is essential in racquet sports. Protein supports lean muscle retention during weight loss, improved body composition, and sustained energy and performance. Athletes aiming to lose weight should avoid aggressive calorie restriction without adequate protein intake. Fueling too low — especially in protein — can compromise both performance and recovery. Common mistakes Even competitive athletes often fall short in their protein strategies. Common issues include the following: • Skipping protein at breakfast • Inadequate recovery nutrition • Over-reliance on supplements • Uneven intake throughout the day • Not drinking enough water to help in digesting protein and being able to excrete nitrogenous byproducts Addressing these gaps can significantly improve both performance and recovery. Practical takeaways for tennis and pickleball players To optimize protein intake, consider the following tips: • Include protein at every meal and snack • Plan recovery nutrition in advance • Use convenient options (protein bars, shakes, beef sticks) • Pair protein with carbohydrates post-exercise • Adjust intake based on training load • Drink plenty of fluids. Most racquet sports athletes need 3-4 L per day, including 1 L per hour during play. Final thoughts Protein plays a vital role in supporting the physical demands of tennis and pickleball. From enhancing recovery to maintaining lean muscle and improving performance consistency, it is a cornerstone of effective sports nutrition. By applying evidence-based strategies — adequate intake, proper timing, and high-quality sources — athletes can better meet the demands of training and competition. As emphasized in coaching education, aligning nutrition with the specific demands of the sport is key to long-term success on the court.

Page Love is an avid ALTA participant and sport dietitian and certified tennis and pickleball instructor. She is a nutrition advisor for the WTA and ATP professional tours, serves on the USTA sport science committee, consults with Resurgens Orthopaedics, and has a private practice in Sandy Springs and Peachtree Corners. You can reach her at nutrifitga.com. Felicia McClean has a master’s in nutrition, is working toward her dietetics license, and looks forward to working in sports dietetics in the near future! SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026 NETNEWS

COURT CUISINE

Tomatoes

Tomato season runs through October, so whether you grow them yourself or buy them at your local farmers market, take advantage of the last, local tomatoes of the year with the following recipes from your fellow ALTA members. Enjoy!

Easy, Beautiful, Delicious Puff Pastry Tomato Tart Debbie Partrick, Knollwood Lakes Senior Women B5 1 sheet of frozen puff pastry (thawed) 1 egg 4 oz. Ricotta cheese ¼ cup Parmesan cheese Tomatoes (vary size, type, color) Olive oil Salt, pepper, thyme, oregano Fresh basil Preheat to 400 degrees and line baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice and salt the tomatoes. Unroll the puff pastry, roll to desired size, score a one-inch border around the edges and then use a fork to punch holes all over the center pastry. Brush the edges with the egg wash. Spread the Ricotta in the center and then add half the Parmesan cheese. Layer the tomato 58

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slices and then top with the remaining Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle the herbs, salt, and pepper. Lightly drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown on the edges. Top with fresh basil. Can be served warm or at room temperature.

Tangy & Simple Refreshing Peach Tomato Salad Leah Planchard, Tuxford Mixed Doubles B6 4 10 2-3 2

large tomatoes, or oz. cherry tomatoes, halved 4-5 peaches Half a small red onion Tbsp. balsamic vinaigrette tsp. balsamic glaze

Cut up tomatoes, peaches, and red onion into 1-inch to 2-inch pieces. Add balsamic vinaigrette and gently mix. Drizzle balsamic glaze on top. It’s a tangy, simple salad that will serve about 6-8 people!

Snack Anytime Marinated Tomatoes Mary Anne Maples, Oakwood Sunday Women A5 3 1½ ¾ ½

Tbsp. salad oil Tbsp. vinegar tsp. garlic salt tsp. sugar tsp. oregano Dash of pepper to taste 2 medium tomatoes, or 1 container cherry tomatoes, halved In a bowl, combine all ingredients and stir until blended. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors before serving.

On A Stick Antipasto Skewers Valerie Aragon, Windermere Sunday Women B7

Summer On A Plate Tomato, Peach, and Burrata Salad Michel Krahn, Windermere Thursday Women B3 Vinaigrette ½ cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup balsamic or champagne vinegar 1 Tbsp. honey ½ shallot, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, grated 1 tsp. lemon zest ¼ cup chopped fresh basil 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh oregano 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme Red pepper flakes Kosher salt and black pepper to taste Salad 1 ¾ cups cherry tomatoes, halved if large 2 ½ peaches, sliced into wedges 1 cup pitted fresh cherries 8 oz. burrata cheese, at room temperature ¼ cup toasted pumpkin seeds (or other nut/seed)

10 oz. cheese tortellini ½ cup Kraft Zesty Italian salad dressing ½ tsp. Italian seasoning 50 kalamata olives 25 green olives 50 grape tomatoes 50 thin slices of salami 25 marinated baby mozzarella balls 100 spinach leaves (can substitute basil) 25 12-inch wooden skewers Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. In a sealable container, combine the tortellini, dressing, and seasoning. Refrigerate for 1-4 hours, stirring the contents a few times. Gather remaining ingredients when ready to assemble skewers. There will most likely be leftover tortellini so grab pasta directly from the container and put it on the skewer. Fold the salami slices into fourths. Fold the spinach leaves in half. Thread the wooden skewer the following way: kalamata olive, tomato, spinach, tortellini, spinach, salami, cheese, tortellini, spinach, salami, green olive, spinach, tomato, kalamata olive.

To make the vinaigrette: combine all ingredients in a glass jar and whisk until smooth. Taste and adjust the chili flakes, salt, and pepper. In a large bowl, toss the tomatoes, peaches, and cherries with 1/3 of the dressing. Let sit 15 minutes at room temperature or up to 4 hours in the fridge. Break the balls of burrata around the salad. Drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette and top with pumpkin seeds and additional fresh herbs. Serve with grilled or toasted bread. SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026 NETNEWS

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70 60 20 0 77 65 60 48 48 45 37 17 77 65 62 57 45 42 31 17 73 66 60 46 36 33 33 0

01 LEAFMORE CREEK 65 SHARON LESTER TC (BRYAN) 62 SANDY SPRINGS RC 60

THE GEORGIAN 57 SHARON LESTER TC (PRESSMA) 51 VININGS ON THE C 48 DUNWOODY CC 31 GSU-CLARKSTON CA 17 02 BRIDGEMILL ATHLE 74 CHEROKEE TENNIS 68 SADDLE CREEK 2 65 THREE CHIMNEYS F 54 EAST HAMPTON 45 JONES BRIDGE S&T 37 SEVEN OAKS 28 FOWLER PARK 25

01 BOBBY BAILEY TC CHATTAHOOCHEE RI HUDLOW T C RIVERMOORE PARK ATLANTA ATHLETIC HAVENSTONE BLACKBURN CHATEAU ELAN WIN 02 MILL GLEN HANOVER PLACE FIELDSTONE LAKE FOREST SUBD FOWLER PARK WEXFORD PINETREE CC DUNWOODY CC

01 ROCKDALE TENNIS WASHINGTON PARK PIEDMONT DRIVING DEKALB TC MCGHEE TC

74 71 57 51 45 34 34 31 65 65 65 62 57 37 25 20 97 65 65 42 37

AUTUMN LAKES 34 BLACKBURN 31 BITSY GRANT/SOFT 25 02 ST IVES CC 65 LAUREL MANOR 62 FOWLER PARK 57 OLDE ATLANTA CLU 57 KIMBALL FARMS 54 CC OF ROSWELL 40 VILLAGE MILL 31 WINDWARD LAKE 28 03 WOODLANDS 74 BROOKFIELD CC 68 SANDY SPRINGS RC (ALBERT) 62 SIBLEY FOREST 57 ESTATES OF FERNW 57 SANDY SPRINGS RC (MALIS) 48 SANDY SPRINGS RC (BAZZANI) 17 TERRELL MILL T C 14

01 DRUID HILLS BLACKBURN (BALDWIN) TWIN LAKES PEACHTREE CITY T CHASTAIN BLACKBURN (STEELE) DEKALB TC HUNTLEY HILLS 02 FOXDALE THE RESE THE MANOR GOLF & BOBBY BAILEY TC LAUREL SPRINGS/F ST MARLO CC SUWANEE STATION VICKERY DEERLAKE 03 NEELY FARM

65 62 57 54 45 45 42 25 71 65 60 57 45 42 34 22 71

CRABAPPLE LAKE/P EDGEWATER COVE ASHEBROOKE S&T ROSWELL PARK NESBIT LAKES CHARLTON FORGE VILLAGE MILL

01 SEVEN HILLS (REITH) BRIDGEMILL ATHLE KENNWORTH TC SEVEN HILLS (WALTON) LEES CROSSING OLDE HERITAGE HAMILTON CROSSIN HERITAGE CLUB 02 MEDLOCK BRIDGE FOXWORTH WESTBROOK DOUBLEGATE SHILOH FARMS CENTRAL PARK COU WINDERMERE/FORSY RIVER RIDGE @ BA 03 WILDWOOD SPRINGS BLACKBURN HUNTCLIFF/FUL CARL SANDERS YMC HORSESHOE BEND EAST ROSWELL PAR ANSLEY STUDDIFORD S&T 04 APALACHEE FARMS EASTMONT COVE DEKALB TC FOUR SEASONS WILDWOOD

71 60 57 42 34 31 25 82 68 65 51 37 34 31 28 71 62 54 51 48 40 37 34 71 65 54 51 48 45 31 31 71 62 62 60 48

TPC @ SUGARLOAF THE CLUB AT SPAL BRIARCLIFF WOODS

42 31 20

01 SUMMIT FAMILY YM 74 PEACHTREE CITY T 57 SHARON LESTER TC 54 ROCKDALE TENNIS 48 CLAYTON COUNTY T 45 SYKES PARK 45 REGENCY PARK 42 BITSY GRANT/SOFT 31 02 ANSLEY (OLSEN) 77 BITSY GRANT/HARD 71 FULLERS PARK 60 ANSLEY (GRAVES) 42 NEW BEDFORD 42 OLDE TOWNE 37 CHEROKEE TOWN CL 37 CHASTAIN 31 03 TOWNE LAKE HILLS 62 HIGHLAND POINTE (STONE) 60 HIGHLAND POINTE (COOMBS) 57 CHIMNEY SPRINGS 57 BROOKSHIRE 51 WYNGATE SOUTH 42 INVERNESS 42 EAGLE WATCH 25 04 CAMBRIDGE 74 PARKSTONE 60 CENTRAL PARK COU 54 WHITE COLUMNS G 54 DEERLAKE 51 HILLBROOKE 48 THE MANOR GOLF & 40 FIELDSTONE 17 05 HUDLOW T C 65

AA1 Creekstone Estates (Danie Van Den Heever, captain)

AA2 Sugar Creek (Lennox Marshall, captain)

AA3 Kings Cove (Michael Schroth, captain)

WATERBURY COVE WILD TIMBER BUFORD CITY PARK TRADITIONS OF BR HAMILTON MILL II CHATEAU ELAN WIN ATLANTA ATHLETIC 06 ELLARD COMMUNITY RIVER GLEN/FUL JONES BRIDGE S&T MJCCA PEACHTREE STATIO STUDDIFORD S&T LIFE TIME PEACHT BLACKBURN

01 BELMONT/MARIETTA THE GEORGIAN BENTWATER HUNTER PARK-CITY CAMDEN POINTE HERITAGE @ VININ CHESTNUT SPRINGS LEGACY AT THE RI 02 EDENWILDE SPRINGMONTE MILTON TENNIS CE LIBERTY SUBDIVIS WAF REC DRESSAGE KIMBALL BRIDGE C LAKE FOREST SUBD 03 BROOKFIELD CC RIVERSIDE RIVER GREEN LAUREL BROOKE CHESTNUT GROVE

60 60 57 57 51 31 17 65 62 57 57 45 42 40 28

MIXED DOUBLES

Mixed Doubles • Senior Women • Senior Men

82 74 62 57 48 40 25 8 80 65 60 45 45 40 31 31 71 57 51 45 45

Sharon Lester TC (Michael Bryan, captain) SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026 NETNEWS

MIXED DOUBLES A2

Chattahoochee River Club (Scott Specker, captain)

TOWNE LAKE HILLS 45 BRIDGEMILL ATHLE 42 BROOKSHIRE 40 04 GRAND CASCADES 82 OXFORD MILL 65 EE ROBINSON PARK 57 ST IVES CC 51 THE FIELDS I 42 DOUBLEGATE 40 RIVERMOORE PARK 40 ST MARLO CC 20 05 GLENLAKE I 74 DEKALB TC 74 FLOWERS CROSSING 60 RIVERMIST/GWINNE 48 CONNEMARA 42 HALES TRACE 40 SUGAR CREEK (PREJEAN-HARR) 31 SUGAR CREEK (PITTS) 25 06 BITSY GRANT/SOFT 71 SHARON LESTER TC 68 DRUID HILLS 60

ASHFORD CHASE BITSY GRANT/HARD THE BRANCHES CHASTAIN HAMPTON HALL/DEK 07 HERITAGE TRACE HORSESHOE BEND HAMPTON FARMS LOCH HIGHLAND TALLY GREEN DUNWOODY CC KINGSLEY THE FIELDS I

01 SWEETWATER T C SEWELL PARK KING VALLEY AT V PRINCETON MILL I HICKORY SPRINGS HUNTER PARK-CITY MARIETTA CC

51 48 45 28 25 65 65 62 62 48 45 25 22 71 57 54 54 42 40 40

SIBLEY FOREST 40 02 BLACKBURN (SKILLAS) 77 PEACHTREE STATIO (SUOZZO) 65 REDFIELD 60 CHASTAIN 48 BLACKBURN (PRESTON) 40 PEACHTREE STATIO (LIVEZEY) 37 WYNTERHALL 37 LIFE TIME NORTH 34 03 HAMILTON CROSSIN 68 EAGLE WATCH 68 LEGACY PARK 62 CHESTNUT HILL 51 CANTERBURY 45 THE ARBORS 42 HARMONY ON THE L 31 HARRISON TC 28 04 HOLLYBERRY 62 ARTHURS VINEYARD 57 JACKSONS CREEK 57 EAST ROSWELL PAR 57 HEDGEROW 54

Rockdale TC (Anthony Carter, captain)

PENHURST 51 OLDE TOWNE 31 EAST HAMPTON 28 05 ROCK SPRINGS PAR 71 VILLAGE GROVE 68 WILD TIMBER 65 PLANTATION @ BRO 60 CHATTAHOOCHEE RI 42 SEVEN OAKS 37 HAMILTON FIELDS 28 CHATTAHOOCHEE RE 25 06 WATERS EDGE 65 LESLIE BEACH 62 SARATOGA 57 DEKALB TC 54 HUDLOW T C (REDDY-VELURI) 54 HUDLOW T C (CHOI) 48 THE SUMMIT SWIM 31 ROCKDALE TENNIS 25 07 PROVIDENCE OAKS 62 KINGSLEY ESTATES 62 CROOKED CREEK 54

POLO GOLF & CC WOODLAND PARK WESTBROOK MILTON TENNIS CE HEMBREE PARK 08 CC OF ROSWELL WELLINGTON ST IVES CC KIMBALL FARMS HAYNES LANDING THE FIELDS I TUXFORD CC OF THE SOUTH

51 48 48 37 34 65 62 60 51 48 42 40 28

01 MCGHEE TC 88 LEAFMORE CREEK 57 BITSY GRANT/HARD (COSTA) 57 TWIN LAKES (MARSCHALK) 45 BITSY GRANT/HARD (SUMMERS) 45 TWIN LAKES (DASHER) 37

OAKHURST PARK 37 RICHARD CRAIG PA 31 02 TRADITIONS OF BR (BERRONG) 74 EE ROBINSON PARK 62 ST MARLO CC 60 STERLING ON THE 57 RUBY FOREST 48 SUGAR MILL 34 TRADITIONS OF BR (MCMENOM) 31 HIDDEN FALLS SUB 31 03 GLEN ABBEY I 74 RIVERSIDE S&T 62 ATLANTA ATHLETIC 54 SPRING RIDGE 51 WELLINGTON LAKE 48 PARSONS RUN 42 ST IVES CC 37 BYRNWYCK S & T 28 04 CREEKSTONE ESTAT 71 LAKE ASTORIA 71 FIELDSTONE 65 FOX CREEK/FOR 48

Crabapple Lake/Parc (Joe Brown III, captain)

Seven Hills (Jason Reith, captain)

Wild Timber (Drew Davis, captain)

Bitsy Grant/Soft Courts (Courtney Mazza, captain)

NETNEWS SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026

MIXED DOUBLES

Providence Oaks (Matthew Holmes, captain)

TURNBERRY TRADITIONS CAMBRIDGE PROVENCE 05 SEVEN HILLS CREEKSIDE GOLF & BROOKSTONE CC WALKERS RIDGE THE OVERLOOK @ M PACES CLUB MARIETTA CC GOVERNORS TOWNE 06 FULLERS PARK CHADDS WALK CHATSWORTH WOODBINE STATION MOUNTAIN CREEK R BROOKCLIFF BRISTOL OAKS PLANTATION NORTH 07 WEXFORD FOREST CREEK EAGLE WATCH

45 42 28 22 62 60 54 54 51 51 37 28 80 71 60 54 51 40 31 11 71 65 60

OXFORD LAKES CRABAPPLE CHASE BROOKFIELD CC POTTERSTONE WYNGATE SOUTH

57 51 45 34 14

01 BRIDGEMILL ATHLE (SPOHNER) 74 COPPER CREEK 71 DELLINGER PARK (STILL) 62 TREMONT 54 BRIDGEMILL ATHLE (JAMESON) 45 EAGLE WATCH 42 DELLINGER PARK (FOX) 25 MARIETTA CC 22 02 CHASTAIN 71 SEWELL PARK 68 CARL SANDERS YMC 57 MT. VERNON WOODS 48 SIBLEY FOREST 45 CAPITAL CITY 42 VININGS ESTATES 37 HANOVER WEST 28

03 DUNWOODY CC EAST SPRING LAKE FOXHALL HUNTCLIFF/FUL CAMDEN PLACE WICKS CREEK LAKESIDE AT ANSL HARRISON TC 04 LESLIE BEACH DEKALB TC (EDWARDS) PIEDMONT DRIVING DEKALB TC (OKAFOR) ECHO RIDGE SHARON LESTER TC DEKALB TC (MCCARTHY) AVONDALE S & T 05 RIVERMIST/GWINNE SMOKE RISE COUNT GSU-CLARKSTON CA SUGAR CREEK BRIGHT WATER WOODS OF PARKVIE MOUNTAIN OAKS

B2 71 68 60 51 45 45 28 28 68 68 62 62 45 37 31 22 68 57 54 48 48 48 42

Fullers Park (Jerry Lai, captain)

HAVENSTONE 31 06 CHATTAHOOCHEE RI (BUTERA) 68 WELLINGTON 60 CHATTAHOOCHEE RI (ROGERS) 57 CC OF ROSWELL 51 WINDERMERE PARK 48 SEVEN OAKS 48 OLDE ATLANTA CLU 42 ST IVES CC 22 07 BERKELEY WALK 74 MARTIN’S LANDING (WAGSHAL) 65 ST MARLO CC (BANERJEE) 65 MARTIN’S LANDING (COOK) 51 ATLANTA ATHLETIC (BIANDO) 51 ATLANTA ATHLETIC (STALDER) 42 ST MARLO CC (RUPERT) 40 CCS - BARNWELL C 8 08 JAMES CREEK TC 68 THORNGATE 68 CARMICHAEL FARMS 62 PRINCETON SQUARE 51 WOODMONT GOLF & 51 CONCORD FARMS 51

LONGLAKE SWIM/TE THE MANOR GOLF &

40 5

01 EDINBURGH 74 RIVERMOORE PARK 60 CHATTAHOOCHEE RU 57 RIVERMIST/GWINNE 54 MORNING VIEW 51 GRAND CASCADES 37 WHEATFIELDS 34 EE ROBINSON PARK 31 02 MARTIN’S LANDING 68 RIVERMONT @ COLO 68 W P JONES PARK 57 DUNWOODY NORTH 54 LIFE TIME PEACHT 48 BERKELEY HILLS C 45 BLACKBURN 40 CC OF ROSWELL 17 03 REUNION 71 LANIER SPRINGS (CROCKETT) 60

STILLWATER 57 CHATEAU ELAN SPO 57 STERLING ON THE 51 VICTOR LORD PARK 37 LANIER SPRINGS (BANWELL) 37 TRADITIONS OF BR 28 04 WESTBROOK 77 GLEN ABBEY I 74 ASHEBROOKE 57 WINDWARD LAKE 48 ROSWELL STATION 42 POLO GOLF & CC 40 ROSWELL PARK 34 WHITE COLUMNS G 25 05 OAKHURST PARK 82 BRITTANY 60 MCGHEE TC 51 WASHINGTON PARK 51 BITSY GRANT/HARD 51 HAMPTON HALL/DEK 48 CHEROKEE TOWN CL 28 DEKALB TC 25 06 HERITAGE CLUB 77

East Spring Lake (John Stoner, captain)

Westbrook (Dominick Rafanelli, captain)

Polo Golf & CC (Jodi Blythe, captain)

Three Chimneys Farm (Matthew Omerza, captain)

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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026 NETNEWS

MIXED DOUBLES B7

Polo Golf & CC (Matthieu Rothenburger, captain)

GOVERNORS TOWNE OAKLEIGH ECHO MILL II KENNWORTH TC SEVEN HILLS OAKWIND BROOKSTONE 3 07 NEWCASTLE FARM PRINCETON LAKES HIGHLAND RIDGE WOODLANDS CHEROKEE TENNIS ARBOR VIEW MILLSTONE AT LIT OLDE TOWNE

01 TURTLE CREEK LANSDOWNE THE FIELDS III CHADWICK CLUB DANIEL PARK

65 60 48 40 37 37 34 74 74 57 54 40 37 34 28 65 62 51 51 45

HUDLOW T C RIVERMOORE PARK THE FIELDS II 02 PINETREE CC CASTEEL HEIGHTS BUTLER CREEK COUNTRY WALK HIGHLANDS AT HAM LAUREL PARK PROVIDENCE/COBB SEWELL PARK 03 POLO GOLF & CC (BLYTHE) MONTVALE SWIM & FOWLER PARK LAUREL SPRINGS/F EDINBURGH POLO GOLF & CC (MULLEN) ABERDEEN THE HIGHLANDS @ 04 PROVIDENCE CORNE LOST FORREST CHESTNUT CREEK

42 40 40 68 65 62 57 48 40 31 25 62 57 57 54 48 45 40 34 71 68 65

KINGS COVE 62 WINDSOR OAKS 42 HOLLY SPRINGS 37 NORTHAMPTON 25 POST OAK REC 25 05 MJCCA (MARION-LANDAIS) 74 MJCCA (CONNOLLY) 62 KINGSLEY 60 CHASTAIN 57 HUDLOW T C 54 BITSY GRANT/HARD 45 RIVERSIDE S&T 22 BRIARCLIFF WOODS 22 06 NOTTING HILL 68 WOODMONT GOLF & (BISHOP) 62 GOVERNOR’S PRESE 51 FIELDSTONE 51 VICKERY 42 WOODMONT GOLF & (BARRINE) 42 LAKES OF ENNISKE 40 BELLETERRE 40 07 CHIMNEY LAKES 77

Sharon Lester TC (Nyles Peterson, captain)

RIVER STATION EAST HAMPTON WEXFORD CC OF ROSWELL WILLS PARK WILDWOOD SPRINGS CHICKERING

74 68 48 42 37 34 17

01 RICHARD CRAIG PA (ROBINSO) 71 RICHARD CRAIG PA (SECCURO) 60 SUMMERGROVE 57 NEWNAN CC 54 NORTH SHORE AT L 51 RICHARD CRAIG PA (ELLOIE) 51 PEACHTREE CITY T 42 SOUTH FULTON TEN 11 02 EDGEWATER 80 LOST FORREST 71 CHESTNUT HILL 60 NORTHAMPTON 60 MEADOWGROVE 42

STILESBORO TRACE LEGACY PARK LAUREL PARK 03 DEKALB TC BITSY GRANT/HARD SHARON LESTER TC (PECK) HUNTLEY HILLS AGNES SCOTT COL WASHINGTON PARK SHARON LESTER TC (HANG) SUGAR CREEK 04 WESTCHESTER S&T OXFORD MILL TUXFORD CHICKERING KENSINGTON FARMS CHIMNEY SPRINGS DUNWOODY CC HERITAGE @ ROSWE 05 NORTH FORKE GLENLAKE I HANARRY WEST

40 28 11 74 71 60 57 45 34 31 25 80 77 60 54 45 31 25 25 80 71 60

RIVERMIST/GWINNE 60 KNOLLWOOD LAKES 54 GSU-CLARKSTON CA 40 ROCKDALE TENNIS (LANDWEH) 25 ROCKDALE TENNIS (STEWART) 8 06 VICTOR LORD PARK 77 STERLING ON THE 65 HEDGEROWS 54 APALACHEE RIVER 51 REUNION 48 TRADITIONS OF BR 45 HAMILTON MILL I 37 CLEARWATER PLANT 20 07 MILL GLEN 74 NESBIT LAKES 68 DUNWOODY CC (GROCER) 60 DUNWOODY CC (MILLER) 45 THE BRANCHES 42 REDFIELD 40 CC OF ROSWELL 37 BERKELEY HILLS C 31 08 THREE CHIMNEYS F 80

North Landing (Scott Martin, captain)

Olde Atlanta Club (Gordon Kelley, captain)

Arthurs Vineyard (Leigh Prosser, captain)

Parkstone (Emily Love, captain)

NETNEWS SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026

MIXED DOUBLES

MEDLOCK BRIDGE PARSONS RUN STANDARD CLUB CHATTAHOOCHEE RI ABERDEEN BRIDLEWOOD RIVER FALLS

01 WYNTERHALL DEKALB TC TRIBUTARY TWIN LAKES BITSY GRANT/SOFT SHARON LESTER TC LESLIE BEACH CHAPEL HILL 02 BENTWATER (KEADLE) LEGACY PARK KENNWORTH TC DEER RUN WEST WOODBRIDGE @ HAM BENTWATER (MARTIN) DELLINGER PARK HICKORY SPRINGS 03 BROOKFIELD CC ARBOR BRIDGE WOODBINE STATION KINGS FARM HIGHLAND PARK/CO ESTATES OF FERNW WESTCHESTER S&T STOCKTONS MILL 04 MEADOWGROVE ECHO MILL II WEST SMYRNA S&T VININGS ESTATES SEWELL PARK WOODBRIDGE @ HAM THE GEORGIAN SWEET PINE CREEK 05 HUNTCLIFF/FUL ROSWELL PARK SEVEN OAKS CCS - BARNWELL C RIVERBROOKE (DUL WELLINGTON PARSONS RUN DUNWOODY CC 06 NORTHERN OAKS SU EE ROBINSON PARK (SHIN) OLDE ATLANTA CLU WINDERMERE/FORSY EE ROBINSON PARK (LEE) CAMBRIDGE PARKSTONE LONGLAKE SWIM/TE 07 POLO GOLF & CC WILD MEADOWS GREEN SUMMERS TRADITIONS WILLIAMS POINT WHITE COLUMNS G WOODMONT GOLF & FIELDSTONE

01 SHAKERAG WHITE OAK PLACE THE CLUB @ EDGEW PEACHTREE STATIO

57 54 48 42 42 40 34 91 68 62 60 37 31 31 14 68 62 62 62 54 40 28 20 74 65 54 54 42 37 37 34 74 74 62 40 40 40 37 28 68 65 62 60 51 42 40 8 71 62 60 57 51 40 34 22 71 65 65 48 45 37 34 31 77 51 48 48

RIVER OAK S&R 48 HAMILTON MILL II 48 RICHLAND 45 MEDLOCK BRIDGE 31 02 FALLS OF AUTRY M 77 CC OF ROSWELL 68 DUNMOOR S&T 57 ABBOTTS COVE 54 SPRING RIDGE 45 THE CLUB AT SPAL 42 MILL GLEN 37 EAST ROSWELL PAR 17 03 EDGEBROOK 71 WINDERMERE/FORSY 68 CROOKED CREEK 57 BRIDLE RIDGE 57 VANNS TAVERN 48 BARRETT DOWNS 45 DEERLAKE 34 GLENCREE 17 04 SHARON LESTER TC (PETERSO) 68 PANGBORN 65 CHASTAIN 57 SANDY SPRINGS RC 51 LEAFMORE CREEK 51 SHARON LESTER TC (SELPH) 42 BRITTANY 34 CARL SANDERS YMC 28 05 PIEDMONT CHASE 68 SERENADE 62 BROWNS FARM 62 SENTINEL WEST 60 CHARLTON FORGE 45 BENTLEY PARK SUB 40 PARK AT CEDARCRE 37 LEGACY PARK 22 06 GREAT SKY 80 TOWNE MILL 68 RIVER GREEN 65 BRIDGEMILL ATHLE (CALLAHA) 57 TOWNE LAKE HILLS (BONDI) 48 TOWNE LAKE HILLS (ROMANO) 40 GOVERNOR’S PRESE 25 BRIDGEMILL ATHLE (SUBACZ) 14 07 BRADSHAW FARM 77 NORTH FOREST 71 CHIMNEY LAKES 65 HIGHLAND POINTE 60 TERRELL MILL T C (JANCO) 45 TERRELL MILL T C (OU) 34 RIVERSIDE S&T 25 WILDWOOD SPRINGS 20

01 BAKERS FARM SARATOGA HEBRON CHRISTIAN MORNING VIEW TPC @ SUGARLOAF THE PRESERVE FLOWERS CROSSING CHATEAU ELAN SPO 02 CANTERBURY WOODS DOUBLEGATE JONES BRIDGE S&T OXFORD MILL STONEBRIER AT SU THE FIELDS I CC OF THE SOUTH

85 60 60 54 51 42 37 8 62 60 60 54 51 45 42

ST IVES CC 22 03 LAKEHAVEN 77 HAMPTON GOLF VIL 60 PARK FOREST 54 LAKE FOREST SUBD 51 CROOKED CREEK 45 SEVEN OAKS 40 LAKE LAUREL 37 THREE CHIMNEYS F 34 04 WINDING VISTA 68 LOCKRIDGE FOREST 60 LESLIE BEACH 57 SMOKE RISE COUNT 51 SHARON LESTER TC 45 BITSY GRANT/SOFT 42 BITSY GRANT/HARD 40 EVERGREEN LAKES 34 05 NORTH LANDING 68 HIGHLANDS AT HAM 65 CENTENNIAL LAKES 54 SEVEN HILLS 51 HOWELL FARMS 48 CHEROKEE TENNIS (CARPIO) 45 CHEROKEE TENNIS (JOHNSON)37 HAMILTON TOWNSHI 28 06 FULLERS PARK 77 WOODFIELD 65 ATLANTA CC 57 WEATHERSTONE 57 HARRISON TC 51 CHADDS WALK 40 WEXFORD 28 THE BRANCHES 22 07 HARRINGTON FALLS 74 LAUREL BROOKE 60 BROOKFIELD CC 60 BRADSHAW FARM (LAULETTA) 48 ESTATES OF BROOK 45 WOODLANDS 42 HARMONY ON THE L 40 BRADSHAW FARM (ARDELEAN) 28 08 NESBIT LAKES 71 PEACHTREE CORNER (LOKHORS) 68 HORSESHOE BEND 57 CC OF ROSWELL 54 NEELY FARM (MAINS) 48 MAYFAIR/ST CLAIR 40 NEELY FARM (BACON) 37 PEACHTREE CORNER (GIERA) 22

01 CARTERSVILLE COU SUMMERCHASE/CHE RIVER GREEN CAMDEN POINTE DEER RUN WEST CEDAR MILL COMMU HARMONY ON THE L CHEROKEE TENNIS 02 ST IVES CC (TAYLOR) CAMERON FOREST AVOCET CLUB ATLANTA ATHLETIC FOXDALE THE RESE WINDWARD LAKE MEDLOCK BRIDGE ST IVES CC (WATERS) 03 CHESTNUT SPRINGS TERRELL MILL T C CREEKSIDE OAKS OAK CREEK ESTATE

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SENTINEL LAKE FALCON CREST HAMPTON FARMS WESTCHESTER S&T 04 OLDE ATLANTA CLU FOWLER PARK ABERDEEN THREE CHIMNEYS F WILD TIMBER HAMILTON MILL I BRIDLE RIDGE CHATSWORTH @ FOR 05 FOUR SEASONS WILDWOOD BRISCOE PARK COOPERS POND HALES TRACE FLOWERS CROSSING RICHLAND FLOWERS CROSSING 06 BRIARCLIFF WOODS SUGAR CREEK ITP TRAINING ACA SOUTHLAND CC DEKALB TC

51 34 28 28 77 68 57 57 40 37 31 31 71 62 62 51 45 45 31 28 74 68 60 54 54

CAPITAL CITY ITP TRAINING ACA LIFE TIME NORTH 07 LITCHFIELD 100 HEMBREE PARK WEST OAKS BROOKFIELD CC MILL GLEN DUNWOODY CC RIVER GLEN/FUL OXFORD LAKES

01 LANSDOWNE HABERSHAM AT LAN BARRETT DOWNS SHAKERAG BAY CREEK PARK STERLING ON THE RIVERMIST/GWINNE TRADITIONS OF BR 02 ARTHURS VINEYARD BROOKSTONE CC KINGSLEY SADDLE RIDGE LAK

37 37 14 68 65 60 54 42 42 34 31 88 57 54 54 42 37 37 28 82 77 48 45

EDGEWATER 42 HUNTCLIFF/FUL 40 ORANGE SHOALS 37 BLACKBURN 25 03 SUGAR CREEK 74 WASHINGTON PARK (KING) 71 BRITTANY 65 TRIBUTARY 62 LEAFMORE CREEK 54 MCGHEE TC 54 SOUTH FULTON TEN 11 WASHINGTON PARK (UNDERWOO) 5

01 PARKSTONE KINGSLEY RIVERMIST/GWINNE SEVEN OAKS DUNMOOR S&T CAMBRIDGE BROOKWOOD MANOR 02 ARBOR VIEW CHIMNEY SPRINGS LEES CROSSING MARTIN’S LANDING

83 73 46 46 46 40 13 76 70 56 50

68 68 54 48 42 42 42 31 74 65 60 57 54 48 22 17 68 65 65 57 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026 NETNEWS

SENIOR WOMEN

BENTWATER SEVEN HILLS HIGHLAND POINTE

40 40 16

SENIOR WOMEN AA1

01 FAIR OAKS TC SADDLE CREEK 2 EDENWILDE VICKERY

AA3

01 VILLAGE MILL PINETREE CC KIMBALL FARMS BROOKFIELD CC

01 SUGAR CREEK (HORNSBY) THE FIELDS III RICHARD CRAIG PA SUGAR CREEK (REESE) 02 GOVERNORS TOWNE SANDY SPRINGS RC FONTAINEBLEAU BROOKSTONE CC

01 BOBBY BAILEY TC SEVEN OAKS THE GATES THREE CHIMNEYS F FOUR SEASONS HILLBROOKE ATLANTA ATHLETIC PARKSTONE 02 CHEROKEE TENNIS HORSESHOE BEND HARRISON TC SEWELL PARK DUNWOODY CC (MORRIS) DUNWOODY CC (HEDRICK) PEACHTREE STATIO VERMACK

01 BRIDGEMILL ATHLE EAGLE WATCH TOWNE LAKE HILLS MARIETTA CC

87 43 18 0 91 62 29 16 87 62 25 25 70 62 37 25 85 57 53 46 42 42 39 32 78 67 57 53 42 35 32 32 83 66 66 41

JEFFERSON TOWNSH 33 ASHEBROOKE S&T 29 WINDSOR OAKS 29 02 ECHO RIDGE 70 BRITTANY 66 TERRELL MILL T C (THURMAN) 58 TERRELL MILL T C (CARSON) 45 DUNMOOR S&T 41 OXFORD MILL 41 MJCCA 25 03 CHATTAHOOCHEE RI 68 THE MANOR GOLF & (GUERRY) 56 LEEWARD WALK 56 FIELDSTONE 56 WINDWARD LAKE 12 THE MANOR GOLF & (AMICK) 0 WINDERMERE/FORSY 0 04 ROCK SPRINGS PAR 75 BROOKWOOD MANOR 66 CHATTAHOOCHEE RI 54 HAVENSTONE 54 SARATOGA 41 FLOWERS CROSSING 33 W P JONES PARK 25 05 SUGAR CREEK 62 SOUTH FULTON TEN 50 SUMMERGROVE 37 BITSY GRANT/HARD 0

01 TURTLE CREEK GRANDVIEW THE EN GRAND CASCADES EVERGREEN LAKES 02 BERKELEY HILLS C BELLMOORE PARK MEDLOCK BRIDGE CREEKSTONE ESTAT DRESSAGE CAMBRIDGE THE FIELDS III THE MANOR GOLF & 03 NESBIT LAKES EAST ROSWELL PAR HUNTCLIFF/FUL

AA1 Fair Oaks TC (Shana Francis, captain) 66

NETNEWS SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026

70 70 33 25 71 67 60 60 50 42 42 3 75 71 67

TWIN LAKES 42 HAMPTON HALL/FUL 42 HORSESHOE BEND 42 MAYFAIR/ST CLAIR 32 KINGSLEY 25 04 CHEROKEE TENNIS 75 EAGLE WATCH 64 CAMDEN PLACE 57 SIBLEY FOREST 53 SEWELL PARK 50 WYNGATE SOUTH 42 HARRISON TC 35 CHIMNEY SPRINGS 21 05 HUNTER PARK-CITY 75 FAIR OAKS TC 60 SWEETWATER T C 60 GOVERNORS TOWNE 53 THE WATERFORD 50 BENTWATER 42 LEES CROSSING 39 DELLINGER PARK 17 06 HIGHLAND POINTE 85 WESTCHESTER S&T (GAY) 75 CARMICHAEL FARMS 64 BRADSHAW FARM 46 GLENBROOKE 42 BROOKFIELD CC 35 WESTCHESTER S&T (CROWDER) 25 WEXFORD 25 07 CENTRAL PARK COU 79 STERLING ON THE 58 SPOUT SPRINGS TE 45 TRADITIONS OF BR 16

01 BENTWATER VININGS ESTATES CREEKSIDE GOLF & MARIETTA CC PROVIDENCE/COBB RIVERSIDE S&T LAUREL PARK HIGHLANDS AT HAM 02 DUNMOOR S&T

71 64 60 60 57 39 25 21 64

BELLETERRE 60 MONTVALE SWIM & 60 SEVEN OAKS 57 CROOKED CREEK 46 TRIPLE CROWN 42 WAF REC 42 PINEWALK S&T 25 03 TOWNE LAKE HILLS (ROBERTS) 85 CHEROKEE TENNIS 71 EAGLE WATCH 53 BRIDGEMILL ATHLE (CROSS) 53 LITCHFIELD 100 39 BRIDGEMILL ATHLE (MECKLEY) 35 WEXFORD 32 TOWNE LAKE HILLS (FREUDEN) 28 04 PLANTATION NORTH 71 SANDY SPRINGS RC 67 JACKSONS CREEK 60 CHADDS WALK 53 HEMBREE GROVE 46 WYNTERHALL 42 BYRNWYCK S & T 32 NORTH FOREST 25 05 FALLS OF AUTRY M 75 ST MARLO CC 67 WATERS EDGE 57 CC OF THE SOUTH 53 SUGAR MILL 50 SMOKE RISE COUNT 39 ST IVES CC 35 OXFORD MILL 21 06 FIELDSTONE (MCALPINE) 75 FIELDSTONE (REED) 71 FOWLER PARK (MEYER) 60 FOWLER PARK (HAGAN) 57 THORNGATE 46 POLO GOLF & CC 42 FOWLER PARK (LUNDKOVSKY) 25 CREEKSTONE ESTAT 21 07 WHITE OAK PLACE 64 HIDDEN FALLS SUB 64 CHADWICK CLUB 60 BOBBY BAILEY TC 46 RICHLAND 42 NORTH FORKE 42

VICTOR LORD PARK MORNING VIEW 08 WILD TIMBER GRANDVIEW THE EN TWIN CREEKS ABERDEEN DEERLAKE LANIERLAND PARK CHATTAHOOCHEE RI CHATTAHOOCHEE RU

39 35 89 67 53 53 50 39 28 17

01 COOPERS POND 78 ROCKDALE TENNIS 75 SUGAR CREEK 57 RICHARD CRAIG PA (TOLBERT) 53 RIVERMIST/GWINNE 42 RICHARD CRAIG PA (JUSTICE) 35 BRIGHT WATER 32 DEKALB TC 25 02 LAKE FOREST SUBD 71 THREE CHIMNEYS F (BOVEE) 64 SPRINGMONTE 53 PRINCETON SQUARE 53 NOTTING HILL 46 ASHEBROOKE 39 LONGLAKE SWIM/TE 39 THREE CHIMNEYS F (NIEVES) 32 03 HAMILTON MILL I 67 DUNCAN’S LAKE TE 60 MORNING VIEW 60 BARRINGTON 60 WESTOVER/GWINNET 57 THE CLUB @ EDGEW 42 TRILOGY PARK 42 CRESSWIND TWIN L 7 04 WELLINGTON 78 ST MARLO CC 78 HIGHLAND PARK/FU 64 DOUBLEGATE 57 PARSONS RUN 42 PARK BROOKE II 39 OLDE ATLANTA CLU 25 MEDLOCK BRIDGE 14 05 LEGACY PARK 85

AA3 Pinetree CC (Lorraine Tyrell, captain)

HICKORY SPRINGS ECHO MILL II DELLINGER PARK CHESTNUT GROVE LOST MOUNTAIN TE HARRISON TC HUNTER PARK-CITY 06 POST OAK REC LOCH HIGHLAND HAMPTON WOODS NORTHAMPTON ASHEFORDE INVERNESS SANDY SPRINGS RC LOST FORREST 07 WINDSOR OAKS KENSINGTON FARMS FOXHALL MILLSTONE AT LIT HARMONY ON THE L ARBOR VIEW BROOKFIELD CC CRABAPPLE CHASE 08 GLEN ABBEY I RIVER STATION THE CLUB AT SPAL NEELY FARM HARTRIDGE PEACHTREE STATIO CC OF ROSWELL VILLAGE MILL

01 WATERS EDGE KNOLLWOOD LAKES ROCKDALE TENNIS FOUR SEASONS 02 PARKSTONE LANSDOWNE CAMBRIDGE ABERDEEN FIELDSTONE WINDERMERE/FORSY RICHLAND DEERLAKE

67 64 53 39 35 28 25 75 64 57 57 42 35 35 32 64 60 53 50 46 46 39 39 71 67 60 53 42 39 35 28 70 66 41 20 67 60 57 57 53 42 32 28

SENIOR WOMEN

Sugar Creek (Jennifer Hornsby, captain)

03 MARTIN’S LANDING CROOKED CREEK WELLINGTON LAKE JONES BRIDGE S&T DUNWOODY NORTH NESBIT LAKES MEDLOCK BRIDGE WINDWARD LAKE 04 DEER RUN WEST CENTENNIAL LAKES CHESTNUT HILL ECHO MILL II BROWNS FARM HIGHLANDS AT HAM LEGACY PARK BENTWATER 05 WASHINGTON PARK TWIN LAKES PRINCETON LAKES INDEPENDENCE SQU RIVERSIDE S&T BRITTANY

75 60 57 53 53 39 32 28 75 75 64 57 42 42 32 10 82 60 60 50 46 46

CHESTNUT SPRINGS 42 SADDLE RIDGE LAK 10 06 CHATSWORTH 78 BRISTOL OAKS 67 WOODMONT GOLF & (BAUCH)57 WOODMONT GOLF & (WALLIN) 53 WILDWOOD SPRINGS 42 MOUNTAIN CREEK R 39 ARBOR BRIDGE 32 HERITAGE @ ROSWE 28 07 SPOUT SPRINGS TE 62 DANIEL PARK 54 APALACHEE RIVER 45 GREAT OAKS LANDI 37 B7 01 TERRELL MILL T C 75 SENTINEL LAKE 71 EAGLE WATCH 71 PIEDMONT CHASE 50 THE BROADLANDS 46 FAIR OAKS TC 35

A3 CARTER GROVE PLA THE GEORGIAN 02 HIGHLAND RIDGE BRADSHAW FARM HARRISON TC (SIMS) HARRISON TC (BEARY) CHIMNEY LAKES HARRISON TC (NOREUIL) DEVEREUX DOWNS HOLLY SPRINGS 03 GOVERNOR’S PRESE WELLINGTON LANIERLAND PARK LANIER SPRINGS GREAT SKY HEMBREE GROVE BARRETT DOWNS SHAKERAG 04 HORSESHOE BEND SHARON LESTER TC FONTAINEBLEAU ECHO RIDGE

35 14 82 64 57 53 42 39 32 28 78 71 57 50 50 35 28 28 78 75 67 42

Bobby Bailey TC at Alberta Banks Park (Nancy Tate, captain)

BRIARCLIFF WOODS BLACKBURN HUDLOW T C ATLANTA ATHLETIC 05 RHODES JORDAN PA NORTH FORKE RIVER COLONY SOU APALACHEE FARMS HEBRON CHRISTIAN DEL WEBB CHATEAU WHITE HAWK THE CLUB @ EDGEW

01 HALES TRACE MOUNTAIN PARK SUGAR CREEK RIVER OAK S&R 02 CHESTNUT HILL LEGACY PARK GOVERNORS TOWNE LOST MOUNTAIN TE

39 39 35 21 71 67 67 64 42 32 28 25 62 58 58 20 83 54 50 12

03 WINDING VISTA PRINCETON WEST COVENTRY GREEN CHIMNEY SPRINGS BRIDGEWATER SUBD HORSESHOE BEND VERMACK MAYFAIR/ST CLAIR 04 HARMONY ON THE L EAGLE WATCH TREMONT BRADSHAW FARM (WOOD) RIVER GREEN BROOKSHIRE JEFFERSON TOWNSH BRADSHAW FARM (LESLIE) 05 HAMILTON MILL I BERKELEY HILLS C RHODES JORDAN PA SIERRA CREEK

Rock Springs Park (Kimberly Nevetral, captain)

Highland Pointe (Karen Ross, captain)

Cherokee TC (Telete Greene, captain)

Rockdale TC (Susan Norton, captain)

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85 64 60 42 39 39 35 32 75 67 64 50 50 42 39 10 70 58 45 25

01 ROCKDALE TENNIS CLAYTON COUNTY T RIVERMIST/GWINNE RICHARD CRAIG PA 02 SADDLE CREEK 2 KINGSLEY WINDSOR OAKS LOST MOUNTAIN TE DUNWOODY NORTH LAUREL PARK CHARTWELL/FULTON KENSINGTON FARMS 03 SEVEN OAKS TRADITIONS OF BR CEDAR CREEK S&R GREAT OAKS LANDI

75 58 58 8 78 71 60 57 46 35 35 14 87 66 33 12

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SENIOR WOMEN 68

Washington Park (Henrietta Hicks, captain)

Highland Ridge (Audrey Donahue, captain)

Mountain Park (Traci Kruger, captain)

Saddle Creek 2 (Carol Feldman, captain)

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AA1

01 GRAND CASCADES LESLIE BEACH SUGAR CREEK BERKELEY HILLS C

01 THREE CHIMNEYS F FALLS OF AUTRY M HEDGEROWS AVONLEIGH SUBDIV 02 BIRKDALE BROOKFIELD CC TOWNE LAKE HILLS HERITAGE FARMS

01 FOUR SEASONS CLAYTON COUNTY T AUTUMN LAKES RICHARD CRAIG PA

79 50 37 33 83 75 29 12 66 58 37 37 70 66 41 20

02 WINDWARD LAKE CARMICHAEL FARMS BELLETERRE FOWLER PARK 03 W P JONES PARK RICHLAND LAKE FOREST SUBD JAMES CREEK TC 04 WESTCHESTER S&T HIGHLANDS AT HAM JACKSONS CREEK SPALDING WOODS

01 DEERFIELD EAST HAMPTON THE FALLS OF CHE THE RIDGE 02 GRANDVIEW THE EN SARATOGA WAF REC

62 62 50 25 62 58 41 37 81 62 6 0 70 58 41 29 85 71 67

EE ROBINSON PARK JAMES CREEK TC STONEBRIER AT SU VILLAGE GROVE SHILOH FARMS 03 COPPER CREEK SEVEN HILLS WESTOVER/COBB PACES CLUB

01 EAGLE WATCH HAMILTON CROSSIN RIVER GREEN HARMONY ON THE L 02 CHATTAHOOCHEE RI MONTVALE SWIM & GRAND CASCADES ST IVES CC HAVENSTONE DANIEL PARK

57 46 32 21 17 70 66 54 8 58 54 50 37 82 60 57 50 46 42

ST MARLO CC VILLAGE GROVE 03 WEXFORD CHATSWORTH ARBOR BRIDGE BROOKCLIFF CHESTNUT SPRINGS NORTHAMPTON HARRISON TC FOXHALL 04 WESTBROOK SHILOH FARMS FOXWORTH EDENWILDE FIELDSTONE PENNBROOKE KINGSLEY RIVER STATION 05 HICKORY SPRINGS MARIETTA CC HEDGEROSE

39 21 85 60 57 50 39 39 35 32 67 67 53 53 50 42 35 28 79 62 33

SWEETWATER T C

01 PINETREE CC BRIDGEMILL ATHLE ARDEN TRACE BROOKSTONE CC TERRELL MILL T C BURNT HICKORY RE WALKERS RIDGE CHESTNUT HILL 02 BUCKINGHAM PARK APALACHEE RIVER HIDDEN FALLS SUB HAMILTON MILL I 03 GLEN ABBEY I BELLETERRE OXFORD MILL CHIMNEY SPRINGS MARTIN’S LANDING EDGEWATER COVE

25 71 67 67 53 50 32 28 28 58 54 45 41 82 71 57 53 42 39

JACKSONS CREEK WICKS CREEK 04 WILD TIMBER CENTRAL PARK COU DOUBLEGATE RIVERMOORE PARK WELLINGTON PARSONS RUN RIVERWALK BLACKSTONE 05 SMOKE RISE COUNT FLOWERS CROSSING GATES MILL SUBDI WATERS EDGE

01 HIGHLAND POINTE CHEROKEE TENNIS TREMONT HARRISON TC OAKLEIGH

AA1 Berkeley Hills CC (Creig Matthieson, captain)

Three Chimneys Farm (Lee Temple, captain)

Highlands at Hamilton Township (Aaron Fullen, captain)

Grandview the Enclave (Chang Lee, captain)

Chattahoochee River Club (Ray Butera, captain)

Flowers Crossing @ Mill (Scott Higgenbottom, captain)

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32 17 71 71 64 57 46 46 21 17 83 58 33 25

SENIOR MEN

83 75 58 41 37

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SENIOR MEN B5

Sterling on the Lake TC (Jay Gaston, captain)

CHESTNUT HILL MARIETTA CC 02 STERLING ON THE JAMES CREEK TC CHATTAHOOCHEE RI BELLMOORE PARK (HAN) ST MARLO CC BELLMOORE PARK (PATEL) CHADWICK CLUB BARRINGTON 03 CHARTWELL/FULTON CHIMNEY LAKES WOODMONT GOLF & CHADDS WALK CARRIAGE PARK PARK BROOKE II DUNMOOR S&T 04 FOWLER PARK CREEKSTONE ESTAT SILVER RIDGE PARK FOREST MEDLOCK BRIDGE -

37 16 82 67 64 50 46 39 32 17 83 66 54 45 45 33 20 79 66 58 41 37

WELLINGTON 33 CAMBRIDGE 33 05 THE CLUB AT SPAL 85 DUNWOODY NORTH (COLE) 67 RIVERMIST/GWINNE 64 DUNWOODY NORTH (FALLS) 60 ECHO RIDGE 53 LESLIE BEACH 35 EVERGREEN LAKES 17 WOODS OF PARKVIE 14

01 TURTLE CREEK THE CLUB @ EDGEW LAUREL SPRINGS/F GRAND CASCADES LANIER SPRINGS CONNEMARA EDGEBROOK 02 DEERLAKE WATERBROOKE SEVEN OAKS (HOEFER)

Spring Ridge (Joey Bonin, captain)

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79 66 54 54 41 29 25 81 56 50

CROOKED CREEK 37 SEVEN OAKS (BROWN) 25 FOWLER PARK (RAMASAMY) 0 FOWLER PARK (PURUSHOTHAMA) 0 03 PEACHTREE CORNER 79 INDEPENDENCE SQU 75 PLANTATION NORTH 62 MOUNTAIN CREEK R 58 PLANTATION PLACE 37 HUNTCLIFF/FUL 33 HIGHLAND PARK/CO 4 04 MILTON TENNIS CE 70 WILDWOOD SPRINGS 62 SADDLE CREEK 2 54 KENSINGTON FARMS 54 WINDSOR OAKS 41 WESTCHESTER S&T 33 CHEROKEE TENNIS 33 05 WOODBRIDGE @ HAM 83 CREEKSIDE GOLF & 58 THE BROADLANDS 45 VININGS ESTATES 45

Turtle Creek (Mitch Gilbert, captain)

SWEET PINE CREEK HICKORY SPRINGS DEER RUN NORTH

01 SPRING RIDGE DOUBLEGATE WINDWARD LAKE PARSONS RUN SILVER RIDGE OXFORD MILL KINGSLEY 02 GREAT OAKS LANDI RICHLAND FOUR SEASONS HANARRY ESTATES 03 GLENCREE THREE CHIMNEYS F STONEBRIER AT SU JAMES CREEK TC SHAKERAG CAMBRIDGE

45 41 29 79 62 50 45 45 37 29 70 66 33 29 70 66 66 45 41 33

DEERLAKE 04 TOWNE LAKE HILLS HARMONY ON THE L HIGHLANDS AT HAM RIVER GREEN

01 BROOKFIELD CC DEVEREUX DOWNS WOODFIELD CHIMNEY SPRINGS BRISTOL OAKS EAST HAMPTON HARRISON TC 02 COOPERS POND WESTOVER/GWINNET FLOWERS CROSSING RIVER OAK S&R 03 WINDERMERE/FORSY LAUREL SPRINGS/F SUGAR MILL CHATTAHOOCHEE RI

25 58 54 54 33 75 70 58 45 41 33 25 58 54 50 37 66 62 41 29

Devereux Downs (Scott Brient, captain)

SENIOR MEN

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Comes To Play! ALTA—90 YEARS STRONG. We’re still the tennis leader in Atlanta and have grown to over 60,000 members. From Metro Atlanta to North Fulton, from Newnan to East Cobb, we have you covered. We offer year-round play, neighborly competition, and Southern hospitality, so whether you are a seasoned player or a rookie wannabe, we have something for everyone. Annual membership is only $30 for adult tennis, $15 for juniors tennis (18 and under) and $30 for adult pickleball.

ADULT LEAGUES JUNIOR LEAGUES PICKLEBALL LEAGUES

DATES TO REMEMBER SEPT. 14

Fall schedules post online

SEPT. 21

Fall play begins

NOV. 2

Fall play ends

NOV. 9

Fall playoffs (rain date 11/11)

NOV. 14

Fall playoffs (rain date 11/15)

NOV. 16

Fall playoffs (rain date 11/18)

NOV. 21

Fall City Finals (rain date 11/22)

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026 NETNEWS

PICKLEBALL

In A Pickle? BY HENRY VINCENT, PICKLEBALL LEAGUES VICE PRESIDENT

If a team tells their opponent they are defaulting a line and then there’s a rainout on the scheduled date, is it within the rules to field that line on the makeup date?

Yes. Should inclement weather occur at the normal default time of the line being defaulted, regular inclement weather rules apply, and the default does not occur. (2026 ALTA General Pickleball Rules Glossary definition of Default)

Our pickleball courts are being resurfaced, but we are supposed to host an ALTA match this week? What do we do?

The ALTA General Pickleball Rules addresses this issue on page 5, “IV. Dual Meets M. If for any unforeseen circumstance the home team is unable to provide its home courts for any scheduled dual meet, the visiting team has the first option of providing its home courts. The host team is considered the home team. If the visiting team does not elect to provide its home courts, the responsibility reverts to the home team, which must provide courts within the approved ALTA area at the

scheduled time. If alternate courts cannot be found, the captains must contact their coordinator.”

Can I switch hands during a point?

According to the USA Pickleball Official Rulebook, 12.B. (page 26), “Paddle Possession. A player must have possession of the paddle when hitting the ball. A player is allowed to hold the paddle with one or both hands. The paddle may be switched from hand to hand at any time.”

I accidentally hit the ball twice. Is it legal?

The simple answer is yes. On page 23 of the USA Pickleball Official Rulebook, it says, “10.D Double Hit. Balls can be hit more than once, but the stroke must be continuous in a single direction by one player.” But if you keep reading, there are some additional rules: 10.D.1 Fault – Double Hit. When a player hits a ball more than once using a stroke that is not continuous and in a single direction, it is a fault against that player. 10.D.2 Fault – Ball Hit by Two Players. It is a fault if both a player and their partner strike the ball while attempting to return it. 74

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PICKLEBALL PRO TIP

The Birth of Pickleball And the Lingo Every Player Should Know BY DAVID HUNTLEY, PPR CERTIFIED TEACHING PROFESSIONAL

ickleball was invented in the summer of 1965 on Bainbridge Island in Washington by three fathers who wanted to play badminton. They couldn’t find a shuttlecock; however, they did have a wiffle ball. They lowered the net to waist height and first used ping pong paddles, then later cut some slightly larger paddles out of wood. Then the three men — Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum — sat down and came up with the rules for what would become known as pickleball. The idea of the no-volley zone (kitchen) was invented because Bell was much taller than the other two, and the kitchen area was an equalizer. In addition, the two-bounce rule was created to prevent serving and volleying, and side-out scoring came from how volleyball was played at the time. The men borrowed rules from several other sports, which made the game about strategy rather than all about power, allowing families to enjoy the game together. Today, more powerful paddles and balls make power much more of a factor than in the 1960’s. HOW PICKLEBALL GOT ITS NAME

There are two interesting stories of how pickleball got its name: The most popular one is that it was named after the Pritchards’ dog, Pickles, who liked to chase the stray balls. Mrs. Pritchard, however, says they got the dog after the game was invented, and the dog was named after the game. The other story states that because pickleball was made up of rules from other sports, they named it after a crew “pickle boat,” which is the name for a boat filled with the leftover rowers from different teams. Pickleball is now the official sport of the state of Washington and was signed into law in 2022 by the governor on the original pickleball court on Bainbridge Island. Today, pickleball is played in over 60 countries and will likely be an Olympic sport in the next eight years. TERMS THAT CHANGED FROM TENNIS

As a tennis player myself, here are the three things that I have a difficult time remembering to change the words for: • No Man’s Land — In pickleball, this is known as the transitional zone. • Racquets — Tennis has racquets. Pickleball has paddles. • Deuce Side / Ad Side — In tennis, the right side of the court is called the deuce side, and the left side is called the ad side. In pickleball, we call the right side the even side, and the left side is called the odd side, because of the scoring. Enjoy this great game, share the facts, and thanks for reading!

PICKLEBALL LINGO Here are the definitions of typical pickleball terms you may have heard on the court: Pickle — Winning a game 11-0 Golden Pickle — Winning a game 11-0 when the opponent never gets to serve Nasty Nelson — Hitting the net player with your serve to win the point Body Bag — Hitting your opponent’s body with a speed-up or a smash ATP — Hitting a wide ball around the post Ernie — Jumping over the kitchen, landing outside the court, to hit a ball Kitchen — No Volley Zone. Fun fact: that word was chosen because in shuffleboard, the name for the 10-point-off penalty zone is known as the kitchen. Mystery Meat — Describes players that you have never met before Dink — A ball that lands in the kitchen Shake and Bake — One partner drives the ball at the opponent, hoping for a pop-up, and the other partner rushes the net and puts the ball away with an overhead smash or aggressive volley Smash — Hitting an overhead Stacking — An advanced technique to allow partners to play their stronger or favorite side of the court for every point Cucumbers — Brand-new pickleball players Much of the other lingo is the same as tennis, such as ace, let, poaching, serve, backhands, forehands, winners, unforced errors, volleys, faults, etc.

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026 NETNEWS

PICKLEBALL CO-ED

STA NDINGS SUMMER 2026 Pickleball Co-Ed • Pickleball Women • Pickleball Men

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PICKLEBALL CO-ED A1 01 ATLANTA NATIONAL (MCREE) 94 ATLANTA NATIONAL (SIEPSER) 55 ATLANTA NATIONAL (MCCRANI) 36 ATLANTA NATIONAL (BRITTAI) 13 02 PICKLE AND SOCIA (MACDONO) 84 BOBBY BAILEY TC 40 PICKLE AND SOCIA (SMITH) 38 LIFE TIME PEACHT 36 A3 01 SOMERSET/COBB PACES CLUB INDIAN HILLS CC LEGACY PARK KENNY ASKEW PARK SANDY SPRINGS RC HARRISON TC 02 BOBBY BAILEY TC RHODES JORDAN PA (YANG) OLDE SAVANNAH SQ RHODES JORDAN PA (THAI) 03 LIFE TIME NORTH SMYRNA PICKLEBAL SYKES PARK WINDING VISTA

79 61 51 51 51 33 22 66 55 44 33 81 63 40 13

A7 01 ATLANTA NATIONAL LIFE TIME PEACHT ATLANTA ATHLETIC VININGS ESTATES 02 THE PICKLR DEERLAKE PLANTATION @ BRO OLDE ATLANTA CLU 03 MOUNTAIN CREEK R HAMILTON COMMONS LAKE CHARLES PLA FOXHALL 04 CRESSWIND TWIN L

75 62 48 13 72 55 40 31 58 55 47 38 66

WESSEL PARK HAMILTON MILL I ROPER PARK

50 47 36

HILLBROOKE 41 JONES BRIDGE S&T 36 THE FIELDS II (KINDIG) 29 03 ALPHARETTA NORTH (BARICH) 70 B1 ALPHARETTA NORTH (GEHRICK) 66 01 HAMILTON CROSSIN 86 HUNTINGTON PARK 57 WYNGATE SOUTH 61 AVONLEIGH SUBDIV 54 MARIETTA CC 38 ALPHARETTA NORTH (HART) 48 LARRY BELL 13 ALPHARETTA NORTH (BERRY) 44 02 HAMILTON MILL I 76 ALPHARETTA NORTH (SAHA) 34 WINDERMERE/FORSY (HAYMOND) HARRINGTON FALLS 23 70 04 THE BEACON AT OL 68 PENNBROOKE 63 ITP TRAINING ACA (TOMASSI) 59 BOBBY BAILEY TC 47 TWIN LAKES 58 ATLANTA ATHLETIC 47 CC OF ROSWELL 54 EE ROBINSON/PICK 45 MJCCA 37 WINDERMERE/FORSY (JEFFREY)32 ANSLEY 37 FALLS OF AUTRY M 17 ITP TRAINING ACA (DOHERTY) 34 03 LIFE TIME PEACHT (MCCLEAR) 94 05 THE OVERLOOK @ M (TANG) 66 CARL SANDERS YMC (SILVERA) 67 LEES CROSSING 65 LIFETIME (PERIME 54 ELLIS PICKLEBAL 52 KINGSLEY 40 THE OVERLOOK @ M (DAO) 15 MARTIN’S LANDING 40 06 HARRISON TC (MIKALS) 79 MJCCA 35 HARRISON TC (PADTHA) 61 LIFE TIME PEACHT (BOWMAN) 33 NORTHAMPTON 60 CARL SANDERS YMC (HOFSTET) 33 HARRISON TC (FIVEASH) 55 04 NESBIT LAKES 79 LEGACY PARK 48 ALPHARETTA NORTH 68 LOCH HIGHLAND 33 WOODLANDS 27 DEER RUN NORTH 32 LAKEHAVEN 25 FOXHALL 27 B3 B5 01 STERLING ON THE 70 01 KENT ROCK COURTS (SHUPP) 79 MOUNTAIN CREST 51 PICKLE AND SOCIA 50 BARRINGTON ESTAT 41 TRADITIONS OF BR 48 ROPER PARK 36 KENT ROCK COURTS (KENT) 22 02 RHODES JORDAN PA 72 02 ST MARLO CC 67 APALACHEE FARMS 67 VICARAGE 55 THE FIELDS II (LOCKER) 53 ROYAL OAKS ESTAT 53 PLANTATION @ BRO 50 LONGLAKE SWIM/TE 52 PLANET PICKLE 47 OLDE ATLANTA CLU 51

Atlanta National Pickleball Club (Scott McRee, captain)

A7 Hamilton Commons (Kellie Newbold, captain) 76

WINNER • FINALIST

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AVINGTON SUBDIVI 51 LAUREL SPRINGS/F 34 MOUNTAIN CREST 33 03 OXFORD MILL (YOUNT) 72 OXFORD MILL (NESSELROAD) 66 THE FIELDS II 52 CC OF THE SOUTH 52 ITP TRAINING ACA 51 PEACHTREE STATIO 40 ST IVES CC 36 DOUBLEGATE 27 04 MJCCA (HEATON) 67 SIBLEY FOREST 55 PIEDMONT DRIVING 53 MJCCA (MENCHER) 51 DUNWOODY CC 48 INVERNESS 47 INDIAN HILLS CC 44 MOUNTAIN CREEK R 30 05 PINETREE CC 76 LEGACY PARK 50 SEVEN HILLS 41 MT TABOR PARK 31 06 BRIDGEMILL ATHLE 71 WOODSTOCK KNOLL (TAYLOR) 69 DORSET 67 HICKORY BLUFFS 54 LAUREL BROOKE 46 EAGLE WATCH PICK 44 BROOKFIELD CC 33 WOODSTOCK KNOLL (CATO) 13 B7 01 WESSEL PARK CRESSWIND TWIN L TRADITIONS OF BR CHATEAU ELAN WIN 02 FOWLER PARK PICK HICKORY LAKESIDE MIDWAY PARK BOBBY BAILEY TC

65 62 51 20 59 56 45 37

03 RHODES JORDAN PA 73 MOUNTAIN PARK 72 CHADWICK CLUB 65 FLOWERS CROSSING 65 ABC PICKLEBALL 38 JONES BRIDGE S&T 19 MEDLOCK BRIDGE 15 04 LIFE TIME NORTH 63 SANDY SPRINGS RC (CIFELLI) 62 INDIAN HILLS CC 51 SANDY SPRINGS RC (GAGE) 22 05 SPRING RIDGE (WRIGHT) 67 SPRING RIDGE (GRANT) 58 ALPHARETTA NORTH (CARY) 52 ALPHARETTA NORTH (CARLTON)51 HARLOW 47 TRADITIONS 46 VICKERY 40 WINDWARD LAKE 35 06 MONTEBELLO 66 GOVERNOR’S PRESE 62 THE WATERFORD 61 KENNY ASKEW PARK 56 WOODLANDS (SCHORR) 54 WOODLANDS (KELLEY) 41 FOXHALL 6 B8 01 WESSEL PARK 73 WHITE OAK PLACE 61 TRADITIONS OF BR (GLEASON) 52 TRADITIONS OF BR (SMITH) 48 STERLING ON THE 40 TRILOGY PARK 37 THE RIVER CLUB/G 36 02 LIFE TIME NORTH 80 TPC @ SUGARLOAF 66 FLOWERS CROSSING 45 SHARON LESTER TC 41 WINDING VISTA 35 PANGBORN 31

ITP TRAINING ACA 0 03 SUGAR MILL 70 ST MARLO CC 68 WAF REC 47 ATLANTA ATHLETIC 13 04 OLDE TOWNE 73 SANDY SPRINGS RC 61 SOMERSET/COBB 56 BROOKFIELD CHASE 48 CAMDEN PLACE 45 INDIAN HILLS CC (BARRE) 41 INDIAN HILLS CC (CAMAY) 22 05 WILDWOOD SPRINGS 79 ATLANTA NATIONAL 67 CHATSWORTH 64 WHITE COLUMNS G (ALLEN) 55 WHITE COLUMNS G (JONES) 53 PLANTATION NORTH 42 NORTHAMPTON 25 ORANGE SHOALS 10 06 ASHEBROOKE S&T 68 LEGACY PARK 63 MT TABOR PARK 61 FAIR OAKS TC 41 BENTWATER/HARMON 41 BURNT HICKORY RE 40 ELLIS PICKLEBAL 33 C1 01 CHADWICK CLUB BOBBY BAILEY TC CHATEAU ELAN SPO CRESSWIND TWIN L 02 WINDERMERE/FORSY MANOR NORTH FOWLER PARK PICK HILLSIDE TRACE ABERDEEN VICKERY (WILSON) VICKERY (BISHOP) 03 WOODS OF PARKVIE

A3 Life Time North Druid Hills (Skyler Lupton-Smith, captain)

B1 Life Time Peachtree Corners (Mitchell McCleary, captain)

68 66 51 13 59 59 55 52 51 48 22 70

MIRAMONT 63 CONNEMARA 50 RIVERMIST/GWINNE 15 04 STANDARD CLUB 55 SUGAR MILL 55 CC OF ROSWELL 52 SADDLE CREEK 36 05 TOWNE MILL (HARRINGTON) 67 EAGLE WATCH PICK (ZAMORAN)59 HICKORY BLUFFS 57 EAGLE WATCH PICK (VOLKERD) 54 BRADSHAW FARM 54 BROOKFIELD CC 53 SUMMERCHASE/CHE 46 TOWNE MILL (BOSTICK) 5 06 ALEXANDER FARMS 73 INDIAN HILLS CC 63 MJCCA 60 SANDY SPRINGS RC 58 VERMACK 48 REDFIELD 38 WATERFORD GREEN 36 PINETREE CC 20

C3 01 FALLS OF BRASELT 55 CHATEAU ELAN SPO 51 STERLING ON THE 50 REUNION 43 02 BROOKSHADE 70 EDENWILDE 65 RIVER GLEN/FUL 61 CC OF THE SOUTH 60 SADDLEBROOK GLEN 55 DEERLAKE 46 BROOKWOOD LAKE 29 ST IVES CC 9 03 GARNER CREEK 67 RICHLAND 57 BROOKWOOD MANOR 55 TURTLE CREEK 50 WILDWOOD 48 LAKE WASHINGTON 45 HAMILTON MILL I (BASILE) 41 HAMILTON MILL I (JACKSON) 33 04 BOBBY BAILEY TC (FERWERD) 72 FOWLER PARK PICK 70 MIDWAY PARK (M YOUNG) 58

PICKLEBALL CO-ED

B3 Harrison TC (Marisa Mikals, captain)

B5 Sibley Forest (Cathrall Anderson, captain) PARKSTONE BOBBY BAILEY TC (POOLE) LAKEHAVEN MIDWAY PARK (ROLLIN) LONGLAKE SWIM/TE 05 BEREAN CHRISTIAN HIDDEN VALLEY PA MJCCA BITSY GRANT/HARD 06 OREGON PARK (JOHNSON) OAKLEIGH MT TABOR PARK OREGON PARK (KETCH) 07 CHICKERING WILDWOOD SPRINGS CHESTNUT HILL MARIETTA CC 08 HICKORY SPRINGS BROOKSTONE CC LEGACY PARK (RAGLIN) LEGACY PARK (BACKUS)

51 46 44 34 22 75 62 38 23 63 51 43 41 63 56 50 29 83 45 36 34

C5 01 REUNION (GILBREATH)

CHADWICK CLUB 56 HAMILTON MILL I 55 TRADITIONS OF BR 45 NORTH FORKE 45 STERLING ON THE 44 REUNION (BLAKE) 41 02 EVANS FARMS 70 THE GATES 65 FOWLER PARK PICK (RAI) 61 GROVE PARK 58 OXFORD MILL 47 SUGAR MILL 33 FOWLER PARK PICK (RICKETT) 13 03 DOUBLEGATE 70 PEACHTREE STATIO 58 NESBIT LAKES 56 RIVER GLEN/FUL 51 KINGSLEY 38 RIVERMIST/GWINNE 25 WELLINGTON LAKE 0 04 EAST SPRING LAKE 61 EDENWILDE 52 HUNTINGTON PARK 44 MOUNTAIN CREEK R 41

05 CHASTAIN LAKES INDIAN HILLS CC NORTHAMPTON WEST SMYRNA S&T 06 MT TABOR PARK SEVEN HILLS (EISENBERG) OREGON PARK SEVEN HILLS (REED)

66 56 38 37 95 51 30 22

C7 01 WHITE OAK PLACE 84 NORTH FORKE 61 TRADITIONS OF BR (PAPUGA) 58 TRADITIONS OF BR (YEAROUS) 52 TRADITIONS OF BR (SMITH) 46 BOBBY BAILEY TC 39 HAMILTON MILL I 30 BROOKWOOD MANOR 26 02 SPRINGMONTE 75 WELLINGTON LAKE 58 ST IVES CC (JENNY) 58 SAWNEE VILLAGE 55 ST IVES CC (BROWNING) 45 OLDE ATLANTA CLU 41

FALLS OF AUTRY M 03 SMOKE RISE COUNT PEACHTREE STATIO WINDING VISTA DUNWOODY NORTH 04 WYNTERHALL MJCCA MARTIN’S LANDING HUNTCLIFF/FUL 05 NOTTING HILL CROOKED CREEK (GABRIEL) VICKERY GREAT SKY BROOKFIELD CC CROOKED CREEK (FRANK II) LAKE CHARLES PLA 06 FAIR OAKS TC (BONCIMINO) BENTWATER/HARMON SOUTHLANDS THE ARBORS LEGACY PARK PINETREE CC FAIR OAKS TC (OSMAN)

B7 Mountain Park (Eduardo Simon, captain)

B8 Sugar Mill (Sanjay Shah, captain)

C1 Chadwick Club (Mike Yurkosky, captain)

C3 Fowler Park Pickleball (Sarumathi Kesavan, captain)

15 76 59 31 31 73 55 45 25 69 68 63 43 38 34 31 79 62 62 52 40 33 19

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PICKLEBALL WOMEN

STA NDINGS SUMMER 2026

C5 Mt. Tabor Park (Louis Bell, captain)

C7 White Oak Place (Paula Mullin, captain)

PICKLEBALL WOMEN A7 01 LIFETIME JOHNS C WAF REC FOXHALL HUNTINGTON PARK 02 SOMERSET/COBB LEES CROSSING INDIAN HILLS CC BITSY GRANT/HARD

68 55 50 25 92 51 48 7

B3 01 STERLING ON THE (FARAH) 68 STERLING ON THE (WHITE) 55 FOREST PLANTATIO 40 CRESSWIND TWIN L 35 02 CROOKED CREEK 88 PLANET PICKLE 59 LAUREL SPRINGS/F 42 HILLBROOKE 9 03 LIFE TIME PEACHT 100

KINGSLEY JONES BRIDGE S&T ATLANTA ATHLETIC 04 SANDY SPRINGS RC TWIN LAKES LIFE TIME NORTH ATLANTA PICKLEBA 05 MT TABOR PARK (MAPLES) MT TABOR PARK (ENGLAND) HICKORY SPRINGS VININGS ESTATES 06 WYNGATE SOUTH LEGACY PARK NORTHAMPTON FOXHALL

55 40 3 75 62 48 12 81 75 42 0 72 66 50 11

B7 01 WESSEL PARK CRESSWIND TWIN L

62 61

CHATEAU ELAN WIN TRADITIONS OF BR 02 MOUNTAIN CREST WHITE COLUMNS G THE GATES MONTEBELLO 03 CHADWICK CLUB WINDERMERE/FORSY ROYAL OAKS ESTAT BOBBY BAILEY TC 04 ST MARLO CC (JAIN) MJCCA THORNHILL WOODS OF PARKVIE OXFORD MILL ST MARLO CC (PAINCHAULT) ST IVES CC 05 INDIAN HILLS CC (RHYNE) INDIAN HILLS CC (BARRE)

42 33 72 46 44 37 75 44 40 38 85 75 61 38 33 31 24 70 57

PIEDMONT DRIVING 44 OLDE TOWNE 27 06 LEGACY PARK 77 NORTHAMPTON 62 MARIETTA CC 37 BRIDGEMILL ATHLE 22 07 ATLANTA NATIONAL (WOODRUF) 92 DORSET 59 ATLANTA NATIONAL (POWELL) 40 BROOKFIELD CC 7 08 SEVEN HILLS 79 MT TABOR PARK (MARIN) 75 MT TABOR PARK (MICKIE) 31 MT TABOR PARK (WILSON) 12 C5 01 CRESSWIND TWIN L (DILLON) 81 STERLING ON THE 75 TRADITIONS OF BR 59

STEPHENS POINT 48 REUNION 33 CRESSWIND TWIN L (NEWKAM) 29 WESSEL PARK 22 02 BOBBY BAILEY TC 83 OLDE ATLANTA CLU 66 ABC PICKLEBALL 61 STERLING ON THE 40 LONGLAKE SWIM/TE 37 SADDLEBROOK GLEN 35 HAMILTON MILL I 25 03 NORTH FORKE 75 SMOKE RISE COUNT 51 BROOKWOOD MANOR 44 CHADWICK CLUB 27 04 MIRAMONT 88 ACE PICKLEBALL C 71 LOCH HIGHLAND 66 LIFE TIME PEACHT 50

MARTIN’S LANDING MJCCA FALLS OF AUTRY M SADDLE CREEK 05 HARRISON TC FOXHALL PINETREE CC OREGON PARK 06 VICKERY HICKORY BLUFFS (CLAY) HICKORY BLUFFS (RICH) CROOKED CREEK

A7 Life Time Johns Creek (Sheena Sam, captain)

B3 Life Time Peachtree Corners (Erin Mowrer, captain)

B7 Chadwick Club (Rebecca Raffalovich, captain)

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42 34 25 19 79 68 51 0 59 57 57 25

Bobby Bailey TC at Alberta Banks Park (Molly Gilbreath, captain)

PICKLEBALL MEN

PICKLEBALL MEN A7 01 CROOKED CREEK HILLBROOKE OXFORD MILL ATLANTA ATHLETIC 02 STERLING ON THE (DEMARS) STERLING ON THE (WHITE) CRESSWIND TWIN L BOBBY BAILEY TC 03 SOMERSET/COBB HARRISON TC INDIAN HILLS CC FOXHALL

75 61 51 11 94 42 35 27 83 75 27 12

B5 01 SANDY SPRINGS RC BRITTANY KINGSLEY TWIN LAKES 02 OREGON PARK ARDEN TRACE WOODSTOCK KNOLL SEVEN HILLS

100 38 37 24 79 55 50 14

C5 01 TRADITIONS OF BR (FERGUSO) 95 CRESSWIND TWIN L (COPE) 77

A7 Somerset/Cobb (Joe Bowie, captain)

BOBBY BAILEY TC 60 CRESSWIND TWIN L (BITTING) 49 HAMILTON MILL I 47 REUNION 30 CRESSWIND TWIN L (BUTTICA) 26 TRADITIONS OF BR (EAKINS) 12 02 LONGLAKE SWIM/TE 84 HARRINGTON FALLS 77 VICKERY 74 EDENWILDE 55 JEFFERSON TOWNSH 34 ST IVES CC 33 CROOKED CREEK 20

SADDLE CREEK 03 ST MARLO CC RICHLAND CHADWICK CLUB PEACHTREE STATIO 04 COAL MOUNTAIN PA LAKEHAVEN MONTEBELLO VICKERY

19 90 57 24 22 79 70 42 7

B5 Sandy Springs RC (Michael Bellissimo, captain)

C5 St. Marlo CC (Pawan Agnihotri, captain)

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