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AST Kids, Feb 15, 2005

Here are my 6th graders in December right before the break enjoying the racquets we received from
the Barnes Tennis Center.  All 6 of my classes, 6-8th enjoyed the
tennis unit and alot of the tough guy 8th grade guys who didn't want to try it, ended up loving it and being very good players!!!    All 4 now, Caryn Maroni  Farb Middle School  

Event Recap:       Tennis Fundraiser at the Kindreds recap
Tennis players and artists combined for a successful fund-raiser on May 15th at the ocean-front home of Dan and Sandie Kindred. Walter Redondo, Barbara Dolan-Wilkinson, and the late Sidney Siegel were the featured artists for the evening. Sipping wine and nibbling the goodies, patrons contributed approximately $3,000 in profits for the After School Tennis program. Steve and Rosemary Ruzic of the European Cake Gallery supplied the sweets, while Greg Frech donated beautiful cheese platters. In addition, Noelle Adamson with New Balance donated 25 pairs of new shoes for the children. Kevin Klabunde with Wilson Sporting Goods and Steve Adamson's Pacific Beach Tennis Shop both donated tennis balls for the AST program. AST coach Judy Inskeep brought three After School Tennis students to help greet guests and assist with the evening. AST stand-out Jovita Sanders joined our own YTSD Gio Castellanos at the front gate to greet guests. They managed to smile their way into hundreds of dollars of donation drawing contributions. Zach Knapp and Adrian Rivera, students in the Oak Grove Middle School AST program assisted patrons with silent auction bids and answered questions from the guests. The winning ticket in the donation drawing belonged to Daryl Olsen who won a specially commissioned sculpture valued at $350. It was designed by guest artist Barbara Dolan Wilkinson and made from tennis balls donated by Wilson. The evening ended all to soon with the sun setting over the ocean.
 

AST Doubles Tournament Recap, Jan 24, 2004
With After School Tennis, everyone is a winner.   On Saturday,
January 24th, AST students from all over San Diego County met at the
Barnes Center to try their hand at doubles.  The tournament was for entry
level players and the emphasis was on participation.  Beginners who
couldn't serve overhand served underhand.  Those who couldn't keep score
learned to do so, and students who needed reminders of where to stand were
given assistance.

      The intermediate players demonstrated how much improvement our
students have made since starting as beginners.  With the help of 24
volunteers, over 120 students were able to participate.  Students played a
round robin format and the winners earned ribbons and
certificates.  Sportsmanship award winners received certificates for new
tennis shoes.  Thanks to our many clothing donations, students were able to
select tennis clothing to take home.  Everyone took home a great experience.

Tournament participants

 

AST Singles Tournament Results and Pictures, Dec 6-2003
Tournament Finalists
Tournament was held on December 6th at the Barnes Tennis Center. There were 73 After School Tennis participants from all over San Diego County that competed against each other in the Round Robin Singles Tournament. New shoes, donated by Racquet Depot and racquets donated by Jean Saidy were awarded to 8 players displaying Outstanding Sportsman ship. Trophies were awarded to the first and second place winners

Farb School AST Program Kids
After School Tennis Special Event 2003 The first of five After School Tennis Special Event for the year was held on Oct. 18th at the Barnes Center. Just under 90 players from neighborhood schools participated in the ½ Day Tennis Camp. The players rotated through several courts receiving instruction, playing games and hitting for prizes. The day was a huge success. Thank you to all of the volunteers, coaches and parents for their support. Kerry Blum    Overall management of Youth Tennis San Diego, the Barnes Tennis Center, After School Tennis programs, and community partnerships and outreach activities.