You can find all tournament draws and scores from 2006 Classic at the following link: http://www.tennisinformation.com/tourny/5/1/7/2/2/2/6/
To view photo's from this year's tournament go to: www.pixplanner.com/projects/1233.htm
To view photo's from 2005 go to: www.huycat.com
What a great tournament this year. I would have to say it was some of the best competition we have ever seen at this annual event.
Bobby Reynolds defeated Francisco Rodriguez this year for the Singles Title. And Bobby Reynolds and GA Tech’s own Jordan Delass won the doubles title against Donald Young and Colt Gaston.
We had a blast with Sam Crenshaw of 11 Alive news and Karen Graham from Fox 5 news, on Saturday at the exhibition match.
The raffle raised $775 for Special Pops Tennis.
We had the daily prize patrol where prizes were thrown into the stands.
Hopefully the local Atlanta tennis community is more aware of the exciting level of play they can watch for free at GA Tech during the GA Tech Men’s home season. You can find details about schedules at www.ramblinwreck.com.
Check out the March Issue of the Alta Net News for a complete wrap up of the tournament.
If anyone wants their entire shoot folder, the cost for this folder is $85.00. Contact Rico Lozier for details about purchasing a folder at: tennis43@hotmail.com or 770-364-3939. This link is still being updated. Please e-mail Rico if you can identify some of the players.
We would like to hear any feed back you had from this year’s tournament. Please send your comments to healthytennis@bellsouth.net. We are also going to hold a t-shirt design contest. You can submit your designs to us for next year’s t-shirts at healthytennis@bellsouth.net.
SPONSORS
HardcoreTennis.net HealthyTennis.com
Jason Pieters - IHA Homes Tennis Rentals
Kurt Clemmons/Keller Williams Realty - www.KurtClemmons.com
Charitable Organization
The Special Populations Tennis Program (Special Pops) is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission statement is to “consistently provide a meaningful tennis experience for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.” We are a volunteer organization whose members’ love of tennis is only exceeded by a desire to share the game and its life lessons with those who are not served by traditional tennis programs. Special Pops program offerings include tennis academies, coaches’ clinics, league play, and tournament competition.
Prize Donations
Terry Gratz/Dunlop NetKnacks Tennis Awards Tecnifibre
Ferreira Tennis HealthyTennis.com CuteTennisStuff.com
Nino's Italian Restaurant HardcoreTennis.net Tennis Rentals
www.neoxxline.com Volkl.com Chef Paul/Paul's
Players
This year we are fortunate to have Bobby Reynolds former NCAA #1 and top 100 player, once again in the tournament. Donald Young will be playing doubles with Colt Gaston. Jeff Salzenstein is returning to defend his title! Also, Ellis Ferreira, 2000 Australian Open doubles champion and US Open finalist, to name a few!
Official Photographer
Ricardo Lozier http://www.rlozierphotography.com
A note from Kenny Thorne, tournament director and Head Coach of GA Tech Men's Tennis Team: "One of my main goals in hosting this tournament here at the GA Tech campus is to create more exposure for the sport of college tennis. In fact, this year we are proud to have four Yellow Jackets playing. By and large the tennis community here in Atlanta is unaware of the exciting level of play they can come out and watch for free. We have a great home schedule this year, including UGA, as well as a very exciting ACC home schedule. We are adding things this year to make it more fun for the fans who come out to watch our home matches. For example there will be appearances by the Tech Pep Band as well as contests and giveaways. We would appreciate your support for GA Tech Men's tennis by coming out to root for the home team and by supporting us financially if you so choose. Our goal is to create a men's tennis program that is totally self-sufficient. Currently two of these goals would be to have endowments in place for scholarships and an indoor scoreboard. Schedule and donation information can be found at www.ramblinwreck.com. If you are interested in financial contributions please make your check out to Alexander-Tharpe Fund and be sure to write on the bottom of your check, Men's Tennis Program. New sponsor levels and benefits are currently being designed. You can mail your check to Alexander-Tharpe Fund, Inc.150 Bobby Dodd Way, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0455 Phone: (404) 894-5414."