The Board of Directors of Wash Park Tennis Club proudly extends best wishes to the USTA Adult 18 & Over - M 5.0+ WP TEAL team, captained by Jerad Harbaugh, who are going to Salt Lake City for 2017 Sectional Playoffs.

Good luck to: 

Jeff Loehr, Cary Hodges, Jerad Harbaugh, and Bryan Knepper, Bart Scott, Dietz Fry, Julien Seelen, Chris Celechovsky, Chris Jenkins, & John Hereford

Here is Jerad's gracious letter to the board:

The Wash Park Men's 5.0+ team and I are elated to know that the board approved monies to help offset the cost of our sectional travel expenses. Thank you! As you know this team is a tight group and we've all played together for years and years. Tennis at Wash Park is certainly a highlight for each of us - it's an outlet to get exercise, compete, socialize with your best pals, and to enjoy the ambience of Wash Park. We hope to repeat our 2015 National Title, but certainly recognize the long road ahead. Either way, our goal is to make you guys proud. Thank you for the opportunity to play at Wash Park.

 

Congratulations to 2017 USTA ADULT 18 & OVER - WOMEN 3.0 -  WP Purple, captained by Angelique Manley, for a perfect 7-0 season.  

The team, consisting of Angelique Manley, Leah Johnson, Kristina M Parker, Rachel Deloach, Lauren Eddy, Kathy Dinmore, Kristen Hanson, Shelli Kwederis, Keegan Borgias, Julie Woodle, Mindy Humphrey, and Anne Purvis, advanced to Districts at CACM where they lost to the eventual winner, Miramont Lifestyle Fitness Fort Collins.

Congratulations to 2017 USTA ADULT 18 & OVER - WOMEN 3.0 -  WP Black, captained by Katie Portenga, for a 6-1 season, and an advancement to Districts.

The team of Susan E. Bruce, Katie Portenga, Kelly Bischoff, Dru Steinly, Katie Schneck, Katie Clymer, Michaela Schedel, Derria D Banta, Jennifer Stack, and Lindsay Gail Hernandez.

Every year, USTA Colorado recognizes players, administrators, facilities and volunteers who have distinguished themselves over the course of the year.  

We're excited to announce that the club has been selected as the USTA Colorado 2016 E.L. Griffey Organization of the Year.  We're incredibly proud of the contributions our members, team captains, volunteers and board members have made to the club and community that has earned us this award.

The club will receive the award at the 2017 Colorado Tennis Hall of Fame Gala to be held on January 20, 2017.  Attendance is open to all, and it would be great to see WPTC members attend. Event ticket sales benefit Colorado Youth Tennis Foundation.

Wash Park Tennis Club mourns the loss of Stu Bader, a Denver Parks & Recreation Permitting Department ex-Manager, who passed on October 9^th while on vacation in China.  WPTC had a close relationship with Stu while he was employed with DP&R and had retired a couple of years ago.  Leagues Director Patricia Robertson attended his Memorial Service.  In memory, WPTC donated $100.00 in his memory to his favorite charity, Light of the World Catholic Church Food Pantry.

The 2016 Leagues season came to an end with the final Twilight matches on September 15th. Wash Park had a total of 86 teams that competed in various leagues. Thanks to all of you who volunteered to be team captains, you make a difference and WPTC appreciates your leadership and dedication.

Congratulations to all the teams that won their flight and participated in Flight Playoffs and advanced to Districts and Sectionals.