Latest News!

September 12, 2011

Thanks to 1st and 2nd Thrift Shop Volunteers

At our Annual Meeting, August 30, we forgot to thank those that have been volunteering at the 1st and 2nd Thrift Shop and identifying the CCTA to receive the hourly wages they receive for contributing their time.

This year the CCTA received $1984.50 from the services of Marlys Johnson, Sally Hennessy, Frankie Jarchow, and Brenda Carlson, a friend of the Johnsons. Thank you so much for your contributions. These funds will be put to good use as the CCTA works to develop tennis throughout the county. The Thrift Shop continues to need volunteers. If you have time, please spend a few hours volunteering and identify the CCTA as the one you are working for.

Thanks again.

August 30, 2011

Annual Meeting Photos provided by the Cook County News Herald

 

August 8, 2011

2011 Fisherman’s Picnic Tennis Tournament Results

Ninety- three tennis players, making up 151 entries in various events, participated in the 35th Annual Fisherman’s Picnic Tennis Tournament, at the public tennis courts in Grand Marais. The weather was great and both the participants and spectators enjoyed the competitive play and social aspect of this popular tournament. Some of the returning participants encouraged friends to come and participate in the tournament, as well.

Twenty-six junior participants, making up 33 entries in various events, participated in the 2011 Fisherman’s Picnic Jr. Tennis Tournament, on Wednesday and Thursday (Aug. 3rd and 4th). The numbers were down a little bit in the junior tournament, this summer, but the quality of play wasn’t. Everyone was able to play, at least, two matches with a consolation round for the first match losers. The regular matches consisted of 2 sets and a 10 pt. match tie-break if players split sets and the consolation matches consisted of an 8-game pro set.

In the Boys’ 16 Singles quarterfinals, Paul Raner (Clear Lake, Iowa) defeated Justin Goldstein (Grand Marais), 6-2,7-6 (4), and Jakob Bartels (Roseville) defeated Dominik Kraemer (Brainerd), 6-2,6-2. Lars Scannell (Grand Marais) and Jack Bray (Maple Grove) received byes. In the semifinals, Lars Scannell defeated Jack Bray, 6-1,6-0, and Jakob Bartels defeated Paul Raner, 6-0,6-1. Jakob Bartels won the championship, defeating Lars Scannell in a tough match, 7-6 (1), 6-4. Dominik Kraemer won the consolation championship defeating Jack Bray, 8-1.

In the Girls’ 16 Singles quarterfinals, Shelby Ahrendt (Grand Marais) defeated Tegan Jarchow (Prairie Village, KS), 6-0,6-1, while Mackenzie Rixe (Rogers,MN), Emma Bartels (Roseville) and Adrienne Irmer (Minnetonka) received byes. In the semifinals, Mackenzie Rixe defeated Emma Bartels, 6-0,6-1, and Adrienne Irmer defeated Shelby Ahrendt, 6-2,6-2. Mackenzie Rixe won the championship defeating Adrienne Irmer, 6-0,6-2. Emma Bartels won the consolation championship in a close match, 8-7 (3).

In the Boys’ 14 Singles quarterfinals, Dalton Werckman (Foley) defeated Jamie Wick (Grand Marais), 7-5,7-5, while Pete Summers (Grand Marais), Ben Mattson (Golden Valley) and Daniel Ahrendt (Grand Marais) received byes. In the semifinals, Pete Summers defeated Ben Mattson, 6-2,6-2, and Dalton Werckman defeated Daniel Ahrendt, 3-6,6-2,1-0 (7). Pete Summers won the championship by defeating Dalton Werckman in a close match, 6-4,7-5. Jamie Wick won the consolation championship, defeating Daniel Ahrendt, 8-6, and Ben Mattson, 8-3.

In the Girls’ 14 Singles 3-person round-robin competition, Grace Flink (Woodlands, TX) won the championship by defeating Hattie Scott (Oak Park), 6-2,6-0, and Sarah Ismail (Hovland), 6-0,6-0. In the other match, Sarah Ismail defeated Hattie Scott in a close match, 7-6 (5),6-4.

In the Boys’ 12 Singles 3-person round-robin competiton, Logan Scott (Oak Park) won the championship by defeating Zachary Lawrence (Eagan), 6-0,6-1, and Sam Sajdak (Pella, IA), 6-0,6-1. In the other match, Zachary Lawrence defeated Sam Sajdak, 6-1,6-2.

In the Girls’ 16 Doubles event, Grace Flink (Woodlands, TX) and Summer Wheeler (Spring, TX) won the championship by defeating Shelby Ahrendt (Grand Marais) and Cecilia Schnobrich (Grand Marais), 6-1,6-2.

In the Boys’ 14 Doubles 3-team round-robin competition, Daniel Ahrendt (Grand Marais) and Lars Scannell (Grand Marais) won the championship by defeating Pete Summers (Grand Marais) and Jamie Wick (Grand Marais), 6-1,6-3, and Connor Scott (Oak Park) and Logan Scott (Oak Park), 6-0,6-3. In the other match, Pete Summers and Jamie Wick defeated Connor and Logan Scott, 6-2,6-2.

Sixty-seven tennis players, making up 118 entries, competed in various adult events. Competitors in these events also played two sets and a 10 pt. match tie-break if they split sets.
The Senior (age 50 and above) events were played on Thursday and Friday while the other adult events were Friday through Sunday.

In the Men’s 50 Singles quarterfinals, Tom Barringer (Saint Francis) defeated David Smith (Grand Marais) in a very close match, 6-7 (5), 7-6 (5), 1-0 (4), while Marv Weber (Appleton, WI), Ron Filstrup (St. Paul), and Patrick Shanahan (Thunder Bay,ON) received byes. In the semifinals, Marv Weber defeated Tom Barringer, 6-4,6-4, and Patrick Shanahan defeated Ron Filstrup, 6-0,6-1. Patrick Shanahan won the championship by defeating Marv Weber, 6-3,6-2.

In the Women’s 50 Singles event, Paulene McGowan (Thunder Bay, ON) won the championship by defeating Elizabeth Perry (Grand Marais), 6-2,6-1.

In the Men’s 65 Doubles semifinals, Carl Johnson (Green Valley, AZ) and Marv Weber (Appleton, WI) defeated Robert Burow (Lutsen) and Skip Smith (Lutsen), 6-0,6-1, and Rod Wannebo (Grand Marais) and George Oullis (Grand Marais) defeated Tex Hoy (Sioux Falls, SD) and Peter Ranum (Grand Marais), 6-3,7-6 (5). Carl Johnson and Marv Weber won the championship defeating Rod Wannebo and George Oullis, 6-0,4-2 Ret (inj).

In the Mixed 50 Doubles quarterfinals, Phyllis Oldenburg (Prior Lake) and John Muus (Grand Marais) defeated Don Herron (Dent) and Carolyn Herron (Dent), 7-6 (4), 6-2, while Marilyn and Robert Brush (St. Paul), Laural and Jim Swifka (Green Valley, AZ), and Carl Johnson (Green Valley, AZ) and Kathy Bolstad (Grand Marais) received byes. In the semifinals, Phyllis Oldenburg and John Muus defeated Marilyn and Robert Brush, 6-2,6-2, and Laural and Jim Swifka defeated Carl Johnson and Kathy Bolstad, 6-1,6-1. Laural and Jim Swifka won the championship by defeating Phyllis Oldenburg and John Muus, 6-0,6-0.

In the Men’s 50 Doubles 3-team round-robin competition, Jim Swifka (Green Valley, AZ) and Marv Weber (Appleton, WI) won the championship by defeating Scott Bergstrom (Grand Marais) and John Muus (Grand Marais), 6-7 (5), 6-0,1-0 (3), and Don Herron (Dent) and Carl Johnson (Green Valley, AZ), 7-6 (5), 6-4. In the other match, Scott Bergstrom and John Muus defeated Don Herron and Carl Johnson, 7-6 (5), 6-2.

In the Women’s 50 Doubles 3-team round-robin competition, Dorothy Jackson (Minnetonka) and Laural Swifka (Green Valley, AZ) won the championship by defeating Lee Bergstrom (Grand Marais) and Kathy Bolstad (Grand Marais), 6-3,6-0, and Carolyn Herron (Dent) and Kathryn Weber (Appleton, WI), 6-1,6-1. In the other match, Lee Bergstrom and Kathy Bolstad defeated Carolyn Herron and Kathryn Weber, 6-3,7-5.

In the Men’s Open Singles quarterfinals, Guthrie Coughlin (Staples) defeated Tim Scannell (Grand Marais), 6-4,6-3, Mark Summers (Grand Marais) defeated Pepe Garieri (Thunder Bay, ON), 6-0,6-0, David Bergstrom (Grand Marais) defeated Brad Salatino (Thunder bay, ON), 6-2,6-0, and Lars Scannell (Grand Marais) defeated Andrew MacArthur (St Michael), 7-5,6-3. In the semifinals, Guthrie Coughlin defeated Mark Summers (Withdrawal-inj) and David Bergstrom defeated Lars Scannell, 6-2,6-2. David Bergstrom won the championship, defeating Guthrie Coughlin, 6-2,6-2.

In the Women’s Open Singles quarterfinals, Kayla Kraemer (Brainerd) defeated Lynn Swanson (Grand Marais), 7-6 (5), 6-4, while Mikinzee Salo (Pillager), Caroline Skinner (Duluth), and Jordee Matson (Neebing, ON) received byes. In the semifinals, Mikinzee Salo defeated Kayla Kraemer, 7-5,6-3, and Jordee Matson advanced because Caroline Skinner defaulted (refsl). Jordee Matson won the championship, defeating Mikinzee Salo, 6-4,6-0.

In the Men’s 3.5 Singles semifinals, Pete Summers (Grand Marais) defeated Tyler Sajdak (Pella, IA), 6-2,6-2, and Bryce Werckman (Foley) defeated Jeff Sajdak (Pella, IA), 6-0,6-3. Bryce Werckman won the championship , defeating Pete Summers, 6-0,6-1.

In the Women’s 3.5 Singles 3-person round-robin competition, Monica Schliep (Duluth) won the championship by defeating Andrea Lipovetz (Duluth), 6-2,7-5, and Molly Zafft (Grand Marais), 6-1,6-0. In the other match, Andrea Lipovetz defeated Molly Zafft, 6-3,6-1.

In the Men’s Open Doubles quarterfinals, Kevin and Guthrie Coughlin (Staples) defeated Jim Swifka (Green Valley, AZ) and Marv Weber (Appleton, WI), 6-2,6-3, Scott and David Bergstrom (Grand Marais) defeated Will (New Hope) and William Joynes (Golden Valley), 4-6,6-2,1-0 (13), and Brad Salatino (Thunder Bay, ON) and Pepe Garieri (Thunder Bay, ON) defeated Tim Scannell (Grand Marais) and David Smith (Grand Marais), 6-2,6-3. In the semifinals, Kevin and Guthrie Coughlin defeated Mark Summers (Grand Marais) and Jerry Lipovetz (Duluth), 6-4,7-5, and Pepe Garieri and Brad Salatino defeated Scott and David Bergstrom, 6-2,6-4. Kevin and Guthrie Coughlin won the championship, defeating Pepe Garieri and Brad Salatino, 6-3,6-4.

In the Women’s Open Doubles quarterfinals, Lee Bergstrom (Grand Marais) and Rachael Renneisen (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) defeated Dorothy Jackson (Minnetonka) and Laural Swifka (Green Valley, AZ), 6-2,6-4, while Shelby Ahrendt (Grand Marais) and Caroline Skinner (Duluth), Andrea Lipovetz (Duluth) and Kris Teberg (Saginaw), and Jordee Matson (Neebing, ON) and Megan Skorich (Virginia) received byes. In the semifinals, Lee Bergstrom and Rachael Renneisen defeated Shelby Ahrendt and Caroline Skinner, 6-1,6-1, and Jordee Matson and Megan Skorich defeated, Andrea Lipovetz and Kris Teberg, 2-6,6-4,1-0 (8). Lee Bergstrom and Rachael Renneisen won the championship, defeating Jordee Matson and Megan Skorich, 7-6 (4), 6-2.

In the Mixed Open Doubles quarterfinals, Jordee Matson (Neebing, ON) and Jeremy Ridlbauer (Grand Marais) defeated Daniel and Shelby Ahrendt (Grand Marais), 6-1,6-3, Jerry Lipovetz (Duluth) and Kris Teberg (Saginaw) defeated Justin Goldstein (Grand Marais) and Megan Skorich (Virginia), 6-0,6-1, Caroline Skinner (Duluth) and Guthrie Coughlin (Staples) defeated Carl Johnson (Green Valley, AZ) and Kathy Bolstad (Grand Marais), 6-4,7-5, and Rachael Renneisen (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) and David Bergstrom (Grand Marais) defeated Lars Scannell (Grand Marais) and Lynn Swanson (Grand Marais), 6-1,6-2. In the semifinals, Jerry Lipovetz and Kris Teberg won a close match over Jordee Matson and Jeremy Ridlbauer, 7-5,3-6,1-0 (7), and Rachael Renneisen and David Bergstrom defeated Caroline Skinner and Guthrie Coughlin, 6-2,6-0. Rachael Renneisen and David Bergstrom won the championship, defeating Jerry Lipovetz and Kris Teberg, 6-3,6-1.

In the NTRP Combined Mixed 7.0 Doubles semifinals, Tony and Julia Rau (Newport) defeated Doug and Amy Scott (Oak Park), 6-3,6-2, and Sara Raner (Clear Lake, IA) and Tyler Sajdak (Pella, IA) defeated Bill Doucette (Grand Marais) and Elizabeth Perry (Grand Marais), 6-1,6-1. Tony and Julia Rau won the championship, defeating Sara Raner and Tyler Sajdak, 6-3,6-1.

In the NTRP Combined Men’s 7.0 Doubles 3-team round-robin competition, Douglas Scott (Oak Park) and Bryce Werckman (Foley) won the championship by defeating Monte McIlroy (Golden Valley) and Tony Rau (Newport), 6-1,6-0, and Phil Raner (Clear Lake, IA) and Jeff Sajdak (Pella, IA), Walkover-inj. In the other match, Monte McIlroy and Tony Rau defeated Phil Raner and Jeff Sajdak, 6-3,4-2 (Ret.-inj).

In the NTRP Combined Women’s 7.0 Doubles 3-team round-robin competition, Marilyn Brush (St.Paul) and Paulene McGowan (Thunder Bay, ON) won the championship by defeating Kathy Bolstad (Grand Marais) and Elizabeth Perry (Grand Marais), 6-4,6-1, and Molly and Libby Zafft (Grand Marais), 6-2,6-2. In the other close match, Kathy Bolstad and Elizabeth Perry defeated Molly and Libby Zafft, 6-3,3-6,1-0 (7).

The Cook County Tennis Association plans on making a few changes to the tournament next year in an effort to encourage even more tennis players to participate. The proceeds from the tennis tournaments will go toward helping support the varsity tennis programs at Cook County High School.

 

 

July 2011

The 2011 ANNUAL CCTA MEETING WILL BE HELD 30 AUGUST AT THE LANDING.

NEW PROGRAM OFFER for 3.0 and below Players

The CCTA is very excited to offer a new tennis playing opportunity for the 3.0 and below players and are asking for your response as to interest. Frankie Jarchow has agreed to be in charge and will set up the format. This would be a 6 week program and the cost would be $10.00 each to cover the cost of the balls. If we are able to get response quickly enough, this could be started next week and would go until the last week in August. If not we would adjust the time going into September. Depending on numbers, we could follow the format of the Monday 3.0 and above Team Tennis, with teams etc. It is all just for fun and we encourage you to get involved.

Choices of times are: Thursday evenings 6:00 pm ____ (or do you have another preferred time for Thursday?) ____________ or Friday mornings at 10:00 am ____

Please respond as soon as possible to: jarchow@boreal.org

THE NORTH SHORE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION CLASSIC TOURNAMENT WAS A SUCCESS!

The Cook County Tennis Association, in it’s effort to raise money for the Cook County High School girls and boys varsity tennis programs, hosted a tournament during the 4th of July weekend (July 2nd and 3rd). The North Shore Federal Credit Union offered to sponsor the tournament to help cover the cost of prizes, tennis balls, and other tournament expenses. The first place prizes for each event were gift certificates to the Lake Superior Trading Post, which matched the CCTA’s contribution for these prizes.

The Cook County Tennis Association tried to encourage families to participate in the tournament by running the junior and adult events on the same two days. There was also a fun parent/child round-robin event offered on Saturday evening after the other matches were completed. Twenty players, totaling 36 entries, participated in the junior events and 35 players, totaling 42 entries, participated in the adult events. Everyone had an enjoyable time playing and watching tennis and enjoying the beautiful weather, in Cook County. The courts were filled with matches for two solid days. Many of the visitors from out-of-town said they would like to come back, again, and play tennis at our nice facility.

Here are the results of the NSFCU Jr. Classic (Level 6) Tennis Tournament.

In the Boys’ 16 Singles quarterfinals, Collin Berglund (Lutsen) lost to Preston Wallin (Edina), 6-1,7-5, while Lars Scannell, Wes Meyer, and Kurt Meyer received byes. In the semifinals, Lars Scannell (Grand Marais) defeated Kurt Meyer (Moorhead), 6-4,6-2, and Preston Wallin defeated Wes Meyer (Moorhead), 6-4,6-1. Lars Scannell won the championship, defeating Preston Wallin, 6-2,6-3. Kurt Meyer won the Consolation championship, defeating Wes Meyer, 8-1.

In the Boys’ 14 Singles quarterfinals, Sahil Chhugani (Rochester) defeated Jamie Wick (Grand Marais), 6-3,6-1, while Daniel Ahrendt, Sam Sajdak, and Pete Summers received byes. In the semifinals, Sahil Chhugani defeated Daniel Ahrendt (Grand Marais), 6-4,6-4, and Pete Summers (Grand Marais) defeated Sam Sajdak (Pella, IA), 6-0,6-0. Sahil Chhugani won the championship, defeating Pete Summers, 6-1,6-3. Daniel Ahrendt won the Consolation championship, defeating Sam Sajdak, 8-3.

In the Boys’ 16 Doubles 3-team round-robin play, Daniel Ahrendt and Lars Scannell placed first by defeating Wes and Kurt Meyer, 6-2,7-6 (5), and Pete Summers and Sahil Chhugani, 6-2,7-5. Wes and Kurt Meyer defeated Pete Summers and Sahil Chhugani, 6-1,6-2.

In the Girls’ 16 Singles championship, Caroline Skinner (Duluth) defeated Shelby Ahrendt (Grand Marais), 6-1,6-4.

In the Girls’ 14 Singles 3-person round-robin competition, Libby Zafft (Grand Marais) placed first by defeating Erica Lee (Roseville), 6-2,6-0, and Sylvia Wallin (Minneapolis), 6-2,6-0. Sylvia Wallin defeated Erica Lee, 6-0,6-4.

In the Girls’ 12 Singles quarterfinals, Sarah Voelkers (Minneapolis) defeated Clarissa Wallin (Edina), 6-0,6-1, while Annika Iverson, Britta Iverson and Isabel Thiner received byes. In the semifinals, Annika Iverson (Mendota Heights) defeated Sarah Voelkers, 6-2,6-3, and Britta Iverson (Mendota Heights) defeated Isabel Thiner (Fargo, ND), 6-3,6-0. Annika Iverson won the championship, defeating Britta Iverson, 6-0,6-3. Isabel Thiner won the Consolation championship, defeating Clarissa Wallin, 8-4.

In the Girls’ 12 Doubles championship, Annika Iverson and Sarah Voelkers defeated Britta Iverson and Isabel Thiner, 6-2,6-0.

In the Men’s Open Singles quarterfinals, David Bergstrom (Grand Marais) defeated Michael Lindaman (Staples), 6-4,6-0, Paul Bates (St. Cloud) defeated Lee Shuman (Roseville), 6-2,6-1, Tyler Bates (St. Cloud) defeated Mark Summers (Grand Marais), 4-4, withdrawal-injury, and John Wight (Edina) defeated Riley Bates (St. Cloud), 6-2,6-3. In the semifinals, David Bergstrom defeated Paul Bates, 7-6 (6),6-2, and John Wight defeated Tyler Bates, 6-3,6-2. John Wight won the championship, defeating David Bergstrom in a match tie-break, 3-6,6-2,1-0 (5). Riley Bates won the Consolation championship, defeating Michael Lindaman, 8-2.

In the Men’s 4.0 Singles quarterfinals, David Smith (Grand Marais) defeated Tyler Sajdak (Pella, IA), 6-1,6-1 and Lars Scannell (Grand Marais) defeated Jeff Sajdak (Pella, IA), 6-2,6-0. In the semifinals, David Smith defeated Tim Scannell (Grand Marais), 6-4,7-6 (5), and Lars Scannell defeated John Muus (Grand Marais) in a match tie-break, 6-3,3-6,1-0 (9). Lars Scannell won the championship, defeating David Smith, 6-1,7-6 (5). Tim Scannell won the Consolation championship, defeating John Muus, 8-3.

In the Men’s Open Doubles semifinals, Riley Bates and Tyler Bates advanced over Mark Summers and John Muus because of an injury withdrawal and Malcolm Macaulay (Duluth) and Rick Picard (White Rock, NM) defeated Scott Bergstrom and David Bergstrom (Grand Marais), 7-5,6-3. Riley and Tyler Bates won the championship, defeating Malcolm Macaulay and Rick Picard, 6-1,6-2.

In the Women’s Open Singles quarterfinals, Libby Zafft (Grand Marais) advanced over Charlotte Skinner (Duluth) because of an illness withdrawal, Audrey Park-Skinner (Duluth) defeated Kathy Bolstad (Grand Marais) in a match tie-break, 2-6,6-3, 1-0 (8), and Mikinzee Salo and Shelby Ahrendt received byes. In the semifinals, Mikinzee Salo (Pillager) defeated Libby Zafft, 6-0,6-0 and Audrey Park-Skinner defeated Shelby Ahrendt (Grand Marais), 6-3,7-5. Mikinzee Salo won the championship, defeating Audrey Park-Skinner, 6-0,6-0.

In the Women’s Open Doubles championship, Lee Bergstrom (Grand Marais) and Kathy Bolstad defeated Shelby Ahrendt and Lynn Swanson (Grand Marais), 6-3,7-5.
In the Mixed Open Doubles 3-team round-robin competition, David Bergstrom (Grand Marais) and Caroline Skinner (Duluth) placed first by defeating Daniel and Shelby Ahrendt (Grand Marais), 6-0,6-1 and Kathy Bolstad (Grand Marais) and Carl Johnson (Green Valley, AZ), 6-2,6-2. Kathy Bolstad and Carl Johnson defeated Daniel and Shelby Ahrendt, 6-0,4-4 Ret (inj).

In the NTRP Combined Men’s 7.0 Doubles championship, Tyler Sajdak and Jeff Sajdak (Pella, IA) defeated Rod Wannebo (Grand Marais) and George Oullis (Grand Marais), 6-3,6-3.

A special thanks to Mark Summers for all his work as the tournament director, the Lake Superior Trading Post for contributing toward the prizes and the North Shore Federal Credit Union for sponsoring the tournament. All proceeds will go toward the CCHS girls and boys varsity tennis programs.

We encourage tennis players of all ages and skill levels to participate in the upcoming Fisherman’s Picnic Tennis Tournament. Go to www.cookcountytennis.org for more information and to register.

June 2011

High School Viking Tennis Team does well in first season!

Bergstrom Competes at State

Viking Tennis Players Play Well at State

May 2011

PLEASE GET INVOLVED IN THE WORLD TEAM TENNIS PROGRAM

ENCOURAGE OTHER TENNIS PLAYERS IN THE COUNTY TO JOIN.

You may recall that the CCTA Membership survey reflected some
dissatisfaction with last year's Team Tennis program. Therefore, we are
trying a new format . We hope that many CCTA members
will signup to participate in 2011. Jeremy Ridlbauer is this year's
coordinator.

The World Team Tennis Format features co-ed teams competing in four to six
sets - potentially men's and women's doubles, men's and women's singles and
mixed doubles. The unique format includes no-ad scoring, substitution, and
coaching. To keep matches moving and short, 6-8 game pro-sets will be used.
The total number of games won will determine which team wins the match.

The exact format will be determined when everyone has registered to play.
For example, maybe singles will not be played, but only doubles. Teams may
consist of 4 to 6 players. Age eligible will be 15 years of age and up. Each
team will have a captain who will determine who will play and with whom.
The Captain's program fee will be waived. Captains will be responsible for
working with their team members to get subs lined up from the available subs
list. The players level will be average to above. (3.0 and above)

Requirements: CCTA membership + $25 fee for the program.

The start will be 6/20/11 and the finish will be 8/15/11; sessions are
Mondays, 5:15p to 6:30p and 6:45p to 8:00p, with teams and schedule of play
TBD.

If you want to be on a team, you must be signed up prior to June 19th,
otherwise, you are a sub. You may register by going to the CCTA Web Site
and clicking on Jeremy's e-mail address. Please include your name, mailing
address, email address, and phone number. If you are a new player to this
event, please give a rough skill level description.

 

April 10 - May 29, June 19 - July 31, Aug. 14 - Oct.
Cook County Tennis Ladder Competition

Match play for the following divisions: Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Boys’ 18 Singles, Girls’ 18 Singles, Boys’ 10 Singles, Girls’ 10 Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, Men’s 60 Doubles, Women’s 60 Doubles. Choose one or more sessions (Spring / Summer / Fall). Must be current (2011) CCTA member.

April 2011

Here's the most recent CCTA Newletter

CCTA Newsletter

January, 2010

While the new courts are sleeping under ice and snow, big plans for the coming season are under way. Stay tuned!

June 25, 2009

Tennis Court Renovation

Finally, after years of planning and fund raising we have signed a contract to reconstruct the three north tennis courts. The project includes lights, a storage shed, a new wall/practice area, new roof over the spectator area, landscaping and some smaller details.

It was the original intend of the CCTA Board to begin construction in May and have the courts finished for the Fishermen’s Picnic Tournament. Due to various details, including some uncertainty about some costs and revenue from grants, the start of construction has been delayed to July 6th. The last significant grant, which was $50,000 from the IRRB, was confirmed in late May. This grant made it possible to add lights to the three courts. The board did consider attempting to move the beginning of construction to after Fishermen’s Picnic, but ruled it out for a variety of good reasons.

During the period of reconstruction. July 6 through August 17, we will have only two courts available in Grand Marais. We do not have a sign-up or reservation system. The courts will be available to whoever is there first. So if you are playing and others are waiting to get on the courts, please keep your court time to one hour. Your patience and cooperation will be greatly appreciated during this six-week period.

The courts are reserved for the summer USTA National Junior Tennis League program on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 9:00 AM – 1:10 PM, through July 16th. They are also reserved for the Jr. Traveling Team practice on Thursdays, 4:30 – 6:00 PM and Sundays, 2:00 – 3:00 PM (?). The Cardio Tennis program will be using the two courts on Tuesday evenings, 7:00 – 8:00 PM, through Aug. 11th.

Even though, we have received $231,000 in gifts and pledges, and have volunteer labor commitments valued at $13,500, we still need about $10,000.00 to cover all the costs. Anything you can contribute to meet this need will be very helpful. Make your Check out to CCTA and mail it to CCTA, P.O. Box 34, Grand Marais, MN 55604.

Traditionally, the courts have had little use between 6 and 9 A.M. Therefore, if some of you can use the courts during these early hours, the demand for courts during the day will be reduced.

Final Court Layout:

May 2009

FLASH!
CCTA Receives State Money to Complete Tennis Court Renovation - Details coming....

County Board approves Agreement
From the Cook County News Herald May 31, 2009
On Tuesday, May 26, 2009, the county board approved an agreement with the Cook County Tennis Association (CCTA) for ongoing maintenance and repair of the public tennis courts on Community Center grounds next to Cook County High School.

In that agreement, the county assumes responsibility for security, lawn care, lighting, portable toilet facilities, garbage hauling, a drinking fountain, and resurfacing every five to seven years or as needed.

The CCTA assumes responsibility for filling cracks in the surface of the courts, placing and removing wind screens, hauling recyclables, keeping the courts clean during tennis season, and providing tennis programs for youth and adults.

Some of the responsibilities the county agreed to take over were previously handled by Cook County Schools before a land trade gave ownership of the courts to the county.

One issue resulting from the land trade resulted when the school decided not to supply water to the fountain installed years ago by the CCTA. The water had been piped from a cement building behind the school that the school did not want to heat in the winter just to keep the water fountain pipe from freezing. According to CCTA board member Rod Wannebo, also on the school board, the school is considering installing a fountain outside the northwest corner of the school facing the tennis courts. That decision will likely be made by the school’s maintenance department.

If the school decides not to install a fountain, a new fountain could be installed on tennis court grounds for about $500, Wannebo said.

County Maintenance Director Brian Silence will talk to ISD 166 Maintenance Director Mike Groth about installation of a fountain at the school.

February 11, 2009

USTA Public Facility Grant of $44,800.00!
The Cook County Tennis Association is pleased to announce that it is the recipient of a USTA Public Facility Grant of $44,800.00, given by the United States Tennis Association national organization. This grant is to be used for the Cook County Public Tennis Court Project, which includes rebuilding three tennis courts (next to the school), adding lights for the three courts, building a storage building, a roof over the seating areas, a new backboard hitting area, and some landscaping.

The process of applying for this grant began months ago. A great deal of detail regarding the project had to be submitted as part of the grant application. The standards for this type of grant are very high. Therefore, our community is very fortunate to be the recipient of this grant. The Cook County Tennis Association’s mission is to promote and develop the growth of tennis in Cook County. The CCTA continues to provide opportunities for all ages and skill levels to learn, improve and enjoy the great lifetime sport of tennis. The CCTA also realizes that we need good facilities in order to accomplish this. That’s why its members have been working hard to help raise funds for this project. The USTA has recognized the efforts of the Cook County Tennis Association to promote and develop the growth of tennis in Cook County, and beyond, and continues to grant its support.

Earlier, the Cook County Tennis Association (CCTA) was the recipient of two grants, $6,000.00 and $10,000.00, from the USTA / Northern for the court project. The CCTA has also received grants totally $15,000.00 from the Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation for this project. This is a total of $75,800.00 in grants, from outside the county, for the project.

Without the support of the County Commissioners, the Grand Marais City Council and the contributions from many individuals and businesses, these grants would not have materialized. The County Commissioners have pledged $74,000.00 from the county funds and the city has pledged $7,500.00 toward the project. Approximately $30,000.00 has been collected or pledged toward the project from individuals and businesses. In addition the CCTA plans to contribute $15,000.00 from its operations budget and about $15,000.00 in volunteer labor toward the project. The total cost of the project is anticipated to be about $223,000.00.

In order to complete all aspects of the project the Cook County Tennis Association will still need about $15,000.00 more. Therefore, additional contributions are welcome. These tennis courts are a great asset to our county and when this project is complete, we will probably have the nicest outdoor tennis facility in northeastern Minnesota and along Lake Superior. Checks can be made out to the CCTA for the Tennis Court Project. Send them to: CCTA, P.O. Box 34, Grand Marais, MN or contact Gene Glader, CCTA President at 218-387-9388.

Bids for the project are to be let in March and construction should begin as soon as the weather permits. Completion in July is anticipated.

 

June 2008

School Board Okays Tennis Court Land Exchange
From the Cook County Star on Fri, 06/13/2008
The school board of ISD 166 met for a short special meeting, Monday, June 9 approving a tennis court land exchange between ISD 166 and the county. The land exchange places ownership of the tennis courts with the county, which will, according to previous statements from representatives of the Cook County Tennis Association, improve funding possibilities for that facility. In return, ISD 166 gains ownership of a parcel of county land that encompasses part of the school baseball field.

May 2008

City of Grand Marais provides $7,500 to the CCTA fund raising efforts to reconstruct three public courts.

The Tennis in the Parks Committee and USTA Northern awarded a Public Facility grant in the amount of $6,000 to the CCTA to used in the renovations of the Public Tennis Courts in Grand Marais. The check was presented to the CCTA, May 17 at the courts by Pat Colbert, assistant executive director, USTA Northern.

The CCTA has raised $78,500 for the reconstruction of three tennis courts that includes fencing, lighting, storage facility, landscaping, handicap accessibility and enhanced viewing area. Still needed to complete this project is $104,000. Contributions will be appreciated. Contact John Muus, 218 387-2198; Rod Wannebo, 218 387-1288; Gene Glader, 218 387-9388 or Mike Carlson, 218 387-2257 for further information

Cook County Tennis Court Project
(Click picture for larger view)