06/07/2026
GA***RD TENNIS LEAGUES and TOURNAMENTS BEGIN
Summer adult doubles tennis leagues began in Ga***rd June 1, 2026, with the Ladies league meeting Mondays at 5pm, 6:45pm and also on Thursdays at 6:00pm to accommodate over 40 ladies playing. The Men’s League has also grown with men playing on Tuesdays at 5:30pm. Both leagues have a number of substitute players if regulars cannot play on designated nights. In addition, there is a Singles league consisting of both men and women who wish to play competitively on arranged evenings.
Registration is now open for the June 27, 2026 upcoming Men’s Doubles tournament, “The Roper”. Players can visit the Alpine Regional Tennis Association (ARTA) website www.gaylordtennis.com for details and to register. “The Roper” is named in memory of former ARTA board member Mike Roper who was instrumental in helping ARTA successes.
Other registration details for the Ladies’ doubles tournament “The Moxie” in late July and the August Mixed doubles, Singles and Youth tournaments will also be located at www.gaylordtennis.com.
Throughout the summer season, tennis clinics, lessons by professional coaches Dan Hawkins and Dave Johnson, and other tennis fun are available for both adults and youth. All tennis leagues and activities will be held at the Otsego County Sportsplex Tennis Center in Ga***rd.
Below are pictures of the Thursday evening ladies league with some Monday players who happily subbed, and many of the Monday ladies league players.