Don't get caught by surprise!

Registration closes Friday, April 20 at 8pm MT.

League Team Registration is now open for the following...

USTA ADULT 40 & Over League Team

CTA ADULT 18-39 League Team

CTA Women's 2.5 League Team

USTA MIXED 40 & Over League Team^{*NEW WPTC OFFERING*}

Click through on the respective links to learn more details about that league and to register!

If you are interested in captaining a team for one of these leagues,
ACT NOW to secure a spot for your team.

Registration closes Friday, April 20 at 8pm MT.

Don't assume your captain is aware of the deadline. Reach out to them to make sure they get the team registered.

Looking for a Team?  Looking for Players?  Let us help you!

If you want to play on one of these leagues, but don't have a team yet, or you are captaining a team and need more players, please contact League Director, Patricia Robertson.

2017 USTA League
National Champions 18 & Over Men's 5.0+
Wash Park T.C. Teal, Captained by Jerad Harbaugh

Tournaments are a blast, but we can't do it without the generous support of volunteers! 

Our first of two annual tournaments, the Clyde Rogers, is right around the corner...May 23 - 28 (yes, Memorial Day weekend).

We're in need of volunteers to help with...

• Daily setup and take-down of tournament supplies
• Checking in players
• Distributing swag/prizes
• Putting matches on court
• Reminding players of the tournament rules and format
• Monitoring the progress of matches
• Recording scores
• Stocking beverage coolers
• Taking photos (for website)

YOU CAN STILL VOLUNTEER even if you're already planning on playing in the tournament.  We'll work around your match schedule.

Please contact Tournament Directory, Daphne Jean, if you're interested in helping out.

keepin’ it real and legit!
Are you a stickler for accurate details?

The club is looking for someone to fill the open position of Secretary on the Board of Directors.

This volunteer Officer oversees all aspects of maintaining the WPTC’s official club records. The Secretary is responsible for ensuring that accurate and sufficient documentation exists to meet legal requirements, and to enable authorized persons to determine when, how, and by whom the board's business was conducted.

General Responsibilities:

• Attend monthly Board meetings
• Meeting Minutes
• Custodian of records & official documents
• Signing Officer
• Filing of Documents

Check out the full job description >

Benefits:

• Complimentary Annual Individual WPTC Membership
• Get to know fun and interesting people
• Hone your organizational and leadership skills
• Redefine and refine a critical board role
• Give back to the tennis community

Get involved today -- join the WPTC Board as the Club Secretary!

Contact the WPTC President for more information or to be considered for the position.

Congratulations to WPTC’s 5.0 Men’s team for winning at 18 & Over Sectionals and advancing to Nationals!  The team will be returning to Nationals after having won it in 2015.

From Left to Right:  Dietz Fry, Jeff Loehr, Jerad Harbaugh (captain), Chris Celechovsky, Julien Seelan, Bryan Knepper, Chris Jenkins, Bart Scott.

Not pictured: John Hereford and Cary Hodges

Of the 11 divisions played at the Intermountain 18 & Over Sectionals, 6 were won by Colorado teams! See who else won

Are you an ACE at planning and throwing a great party? Or maybe you’re a CHAMP at organizing and pulling off the flawless event? Then we’ve got an opportunity for you! 

The club is looking for a Summer Socials Director to join the club’s board of directors.

This volunteer coordinator oversees all aspects of the WPTC’s Summer Socials.  The primary goal is to create and organize fun, memorable monthly social events focused on playing tennis, while allowing time for members to socialize with each other over food and drink.

Job Duties:

• Planning all aspects of the club’s regular monthly summer socials – May, June, July
• Planning the club’s participation in the annual Lakewood TC / Wash Park TC Challenge – August
• Identify/define event dates, themes and formats
• Promote the event, including input on the communication plan (in collaboration with fellow board members)
• Manage event budget
• Work with league coordinator to secure court permits
  
• Recruit volunteers to assist you (optional)
• Purchase and deliver tennis balls
• Create the on-court schedule (aka “draw”)…assistance is available if needed
• Manage and oversee events on the day of, including...
• • Setup
  • Managing volunteers (if applicable)
  • Welcoming guests
  • Answering questions
  • Taking photographs
• Acquire, deliver and setup hospitality area at the event, including…
• • Tables, Chairs, Trash and Recycling bins
  • Tablecloths, Cups, Plates, Napkins, Flatware, Serving Utensils
  • Food, Drinks and Ice

Benefits:

• Complimentary Annual Individual WPTC Membership
• Get to know fun and interesting people
• Hone your organizational skills
• Show off your creative side
• Give back to the tennis community

Get involved today -- join the WPTC Board as the Summer Socials Director!

Contact the WPTC President for more information or to be considered for the position.

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.