Busy Month for Racquet Sports
February is peak Season in the Landings and this year it has seemed especially busy. After the Davis Cup on February 9, the next big event was the High School Girls’ Tennis Tournament. The fourth annual tournament was a big success with a record number of schools and girls competing. Please read the recap article featured in this Happy Landings to get the full details and to see some great photos of the event.
On the same Sunday as the Girls’ tournament, February 16, the “Smooth Landings” Pickleball team was battling it out at the Pete D Pickleball Coaching League Winter Team Travel playoffs at The Landings. The team took the Gold in the 3.0-3.49 division in a thrilling finals match. Players on the winter season team included Janis Robertson, John Wilson, Kevin Krum, Greg Podczaski, Kathleen Krum, Christy Norcutt, Steve Wiatroski, Kate Wilson, Beth Muhleman and Fred Muhleman.
The following weekend on February 23, the Landings Men’s and Women’s teams competed in the 3.0-3.49 division at Colonial Country Club. The Men’s team took home the Gold in another hard-won battle. The players included Greg Podczaski, Steve Wiatroski, Michael Armstrong, John Wilson, Mark Harter, Bob Vodicka, David Marini and Todd Gifford.
Coach Pete Della Luna said that he is very proud of everyone who competed, no matter where they finished in the League and thanked all who participated!
The rest of the Season promised to be just as busy. Next month I’ll report on Madisen’s Match which was held on March 16 and The Landings Cup, the club doubles’ tennis championships held on March 22 and 23, and the club mixed doubles tennis championships on March 29 and 30.
Remember to always keep your eye on the ball!
