2019 Annual Punk Relic Charity Doubles Tournament supports CYTF

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Every August youngsters and oldsters gather at Gates Tennis Center in Cherry Creek to support tennis programs for Colorado’s youth.

As part of the Colorado Youth Tennis Foundation’s 20th annual Punk Relic Charity Doubles Tournament held Sunday, August 18, at Gates, the Punks (ages 18 and under) and Relics (ages 19 and over) teamed up for a fun-filled day of tennis and friendly competition. At this fun event, adult/junior combined teams of similar ability levels compete against one another throughout the day.

Special Thanks to the law offices of Senn, Visciano Canges (SVC) for their support

Bars provided by KIND and electrolytes from Sprouts Farmers Market

This is the 20th annual Punk Relic event.

The friendly tennis competition teaches good sportsmanship

This year’s sponsors included:  The law offices of Senn Visciano Canges (SVC); KINDMidFirst BankSprouts Farmers Market; and Subaru.

Through the lifetime sport of tennis, the Colorado Youth Tennis Foundation, a 501(c)3 fundraising arm of USTA Colorado, promotes the physical, emotional and social development of youth to aspire to become active, productive and responsible citizens.

Since its founding in 1961, CYTF has provided player scholarships and program grants to kids and organizations statewide. According to the foundation: “Tennis is much more than a healthy sport. It teaches important life skills like self-confidence, sportsmanship and teamwork. The CYTF is committed to providing tennis as a means to instill these attributes in Colorado’s children regardless of economic, social or ethnic background.

Organizers urge all tennis aficionados to attend next year’s 20th Annual Colorado Tennis Hall of Fame Gala and Annual Awards Celebration. Each year more than 500 attendees recognize the new inductees to the Colorado Tennis Hall of Fame and to celebrate the accomplishments of the previous year’s USTA Colorado Annual Award winners.

As a “lifetime sport” tennis helps build self-reliance and confidence that often translates into other aspects of life. Support of CYTF programs provides greater access to tennis and the important life skills learned from playing the game. For more information on this event and how to support the CYTF email Lisa Schaefer at lisa@coloradotennis.com or visit their web site at www.cytf.net

 

Colorado Youth Tennis Foundation 19th Annual Fundraiser

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As an individual sport tennis teaches important life skills like self-confidence, sportsmanship and teamwork that are often transferred to other parts of life. Partnering younger and more mature players in teams benefits both teens and adults. And so it was experience and talent that kept the action going all day for the 19th Annual Punk Relic Charity Doubles Tournament, a popular annual fundraiser benefiting the Colorado Youth Tennis Foundation.

The young teens (Punks) and adults (Relics) met on Sunday, August 19 to compete for best team in various categories. The event, held at the Gates Tennis Center in Denver’s Cherry Creek neighborhood, raises money for the Colorado Youth Tennis Foundation Memorial Funds, which provide tennis opportunities to kids across the state.

CYTF Board President Cindy McLemore and Diane Vartuli

At this fundraising event, adult/junior combined teams of similar ability levels to compete against one another throughout the day. Flight winners advance to finals competition and a chance to take home the title. Among the special features of this event are OOPS! DO OVER tickets which allow a team the chance to replay a point in which they commit an unforced error.

The friendly tennis competition was played in the shadow of the Joan Birkland Pavilion, named after one of Colorado’s greatest all-around athletes. Birkland, now 89, earned multiple titles in women’s amateur tennis and golf championships at the city and state level. She was inducted into the Colorado Golf Hall of Fame in 1977, the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame in 1981, and the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame in 1996.

Established in the 1960s, the CYTF is the fundraising arm of USTA Colorado and promotes the physical, emotional and social development of all youth to aspire to become active productive and responsible citizens.

By providing individual player scholarships and program grants to kids and organizations, the CYTF ensures that juniors from small rural towns and from larger metropolitan areas benefit from the lifelong sport of tennis. For more information please visit: www.colorado.usta.com or call 303-695-4116.

 

 

 

 

Stout Street Foundation Serves Up an Ace with Tennis Social

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By design, the Stout Street Foundation Tennis Social doesn’t include a traditional tennis tournament, but truly is a chance to socialize on and off the court. Attendees pair up, volley and serve with friends new and old, grab some food and just hang out. But hey, let’s be honest—there might have been a little friendly competition happening, maybe some light-hearted trash talk with a smile…and that was just during basic tennis drills and warm-ups.

Tennis drills kept everyone on their toes.

Tennis drills kept everyone on their toes.

On Saturday, Aug. 8, a spirited group of SSF supporters and tennis buffs took over Meadow Creek Tennis & Fitness Club with gusto, thanks to the generosity of owners Adam Kahn and Debra Kahn Freeman. The second annual event began with casual tennis matches and drills led by teaching pros Doug Rees and John Goodrich. Tennis was followed up by a reception with a silent auction and snacks provided by Smiling Moose Deli. Teri Smith, director of development, spoke briefly and sincerely to guests about the Stout Street mission to treat addictions, including details about the process and client success stories. After that, attendees were free to stay in the club room or venture back out onto the tennis courts for impromptu matches.

Meadow Creek co-owners Debra Kahn Freeman and Adam Kahn, with Billy Bob

Meadow Creek co-owners Debra Kahn Freeman and Adam Kahn, with Billy Bob

Stout Street Foundation’s mission is to provide the necessary services and support in a totally structured, therapeutic community environment to assist addicts and alcoholics to help themselves in rehabilitation, recovery and transition in returning to society as productive and responsible citizens.

SSF operates as a not-for-profit, self-sufficient organization without primary economic dependence on municipal, state or federal funding. Within its structured environment, the organization provides food, lodging, and specific programs and treatment for its residents. For more information on long-term residential treatment, 28-day residential treatment and out-patient assistance, please visit: www.stoutstreet.org, or call 303-321-2533.

Guests love-love Stout Street Tennis Social

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Picture this: The self-proclaimed “shot of the day” at this year’s Stout Street Tennis Social featured a partner squatting down to leave the upper lane clear for a volley…and getting hit squarely in the back. Needless to say, almost-pros to “I think I’ll just watch” folks all had a great time at this year’s tennis soiree on Saturday, Aug. 9. With Meadow Creek Tennis Club owners generously opening their doors to players and complimentary food all provided by donors, 100 percent of the proceeds were able to go directly to Stout Street Foundation’s resident treatment programs.

Guests arrived around 6 p.m., grabbed a complimentary event t-shirt and headed to the upstairs lounge, a tennis-lover’s dream. Snacks and soft drinks were available, along with a wide-screen TV featuring—what else?—tennis. Guests had the opportunity to bid on a number of silent auction items, and those who were in non-player cheerleading mode could watch the action on all the courts.

(l to r): Meadow Creek member Brian Mikkelson, with teaching pros Doug Rees and Ashley Tindle

(l to r): Meadow Creek member Brian Mikkelson, with teaching pros Doug Rees and Ashley Tindle

Meadow Creek teaching professionals Doug Rees and Ashley Tindle led drills for beginner-to-intermediate players, and heavy-hitters warmed up on their own. Tennis play featured great shots along with a lot of laughs and the evening ended with a casual dinner for all.

The event was yet another sellout for Stout Street Foundation, and Vice President of Development Teri D. Smith expressed her thanks to Meadow Creek owners Adam Kahn and Debra Kahn Freeman for opening their venue to the event, as well as Robyn and Tim Lollar for donating and handling all the event catering.

Perfect tennis form

Perfect tennis form

The mission of Stout Street Foundation is to provide the necessary services and support in a totally structured, therapeutic community environment to assist addicts and alcoholics to help themselves in rehabilitation, recovery and transition in returning to society as productive and responsible citizens.

SSF operates as a not-for-profit, self-sufficient organization without primary economic dependence on municipal, state, or federal funding. Within the structured environment, the organization provides food, lodging, and specific programs and treatment for its residents. For more information on long-term residential treatment, 28-day residential treatment and out-patient assistance, please visit: www.stoutstreet.org.

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