George Ward Tennis Center (GWTC)

 

Archived Accomplishments 2014

 

Galen White won at Birchtree Holiday Break Tennis Tournament
December 20, 2014

Galen White won the second place award in the level 4 Birchtree Holiday Break Tennis Tournament on Saturday, 12/20/14. He played in the 18 and under round robin and won his last match 6-4, 6-1...

 

 

 

 

Junior 10 Under Internal Champs
December 16, 2014

Our 10 and under competition took place this past week and the winner was Khia Thomas (third person from left), second place went to Difei Zhu (first person from left) and third place went to Yasmin Fisher...

 

 

 

 

Sapir Blain Makes the Berry Middle School Team
December 13, 2014

Sapir Blain made the Berry Middle School team this month. Sapir plays on our 14 and under team at George Ward. Congratulations to Sapir for making the team!!...

 

 

 

 

Beginner Level Junior Competition
December 13, 2014

The beginner level junior competition took place on Saturday, 12/13/14, at the George Ward Tennis Center at noon. After doing four tennis skills, Jaikyliah Ravizee won first place (middle), Zion London (left) won second place...

 

 

 

 

Eryn Turner made the Fultondale High School Tennis Team
December 13, 2014

Eryn Turner made the Fultondale High School Tennis Team this month (12/2014). Eryn played on our 18 and under team that had a 6-1 record. Congratulations to Eryn and wishing her the best in the upcoming season!!...

 

 

 

 

Daryl's victory at Hoover Country Club
November 16, 2014

Daryl Perkins won the consolation of the Thanksgiving Classic level 4 sanction tournament at Hoover Country Club on Sunday, 11/16/14. Daryl played 3 matches to win the consolation and won his final match 6-3, 6-3...

 

 

 

 

Rallyball Competition
November 15, 2014

Our Rallyball competition was held at the George Ward Tennis Center on Saturday, 11/15/14. We played four practice rounds and the Purple Dragons (middle picture) beat the Tigers (last picture) 174 to 170...

 

 

 

 

Concessionaire Award
November 15, 2014

The October 2014 concessionaire award went to Tony (left) and Joseph for properly maintaining the ProShop and tennis courts. They also provided good Customer Service...

 

 

 

 

Sena Suswam signed with the University of Louisville
November 14, 2014

Sena Suswam signed with the University of Louisville on Friday, 11/14/14, at Highland Racquet Club. Pictured on the left is her mother, Dr. Esther Suswam and Sena. Pictured on the right is Felicia Johnson, Chairperson of Scholarships...

 

 

 

 

Chess Champion
November 8, 2014

On Saturday, 11/8/14, Difei Zhu won the 2014 Dancing Knights Scholastic Chess Tournament at the University of Alabama Birmingham. She played five rounds and won all of them. She played in the kindergarten through 6th grade bracket...

 

 

 

 

Rallyball Competition
November 8, 2014

Our Rallyball competition was held at the George Ward Tennis Center on Saturday, 11/8/14. We played four practice rounds and the Jaguars beat the GoldenStars. We would like to thank all the coaches and volunteers...

 

 

 

 

Junior Celebration
November 8, 2014

On Saturday, 11/8/14, the juniors celebrated their winning season by taking a group picture at the George Ward Tennis Center (left picture). They also celebrated by going to Chow Town Restaurant in Hoover (right picture) after their 2pm...

 

 

 

 

Galen White Wins at Junior Championship Tennis Tournament
October 18, 2014

Galen White won the consolation bracket at the level 3 Dothan Country Club Junior Championship Tennis Tournament on Saturday, 10/18/14. He won his championship match in the consolation 7-6, 6-3...

 

 

 

 

Daryl Perkins makes the Spain Park High School Team
October 12, 2014

Daryl Perkins made the Spain Park High School Team during the week of 10/12/14. Pictured below with Daryl is Coach Sarah Witkowski, his coach at George Ward...

 

 

 

 

Difei Zhu won the National Scholastic Chess Championship
October 11, 2014

On Saturday, 10/11/14, Difei Zhu won the National Scholastic Chess Championship in the City of Birmingham. She played in the kindergarten through 6th grade bracket. Defei is only 8 years old and is in the third grade...

 

 

 

 

Rallyball Finals
October 4, 2014

Our Rallyball competition was held at the George Ward Tennis Center on Saturday, 10/4/14. We played four practice rounds and the James Lewis All Stars beat the James Lewis Golden Tigers 195 to 192...

 

 

 

 

Rallyball Competition
September 13, 2014

Our Rallyball competition was held at the George Ward Tennis Center on Saturday, 9/13/14. We played four practice rounds and the Black Belts beat the All Stars 107-94...

 

 

 

 

Rallyball Finals
August 9, 2014

Our Rallyball competition was held at the George Ward Tennis Center on Saturday, 8/9/14. We played four practice rounds and the James Lewis Pretty Ponies beat the James Lewis Black Belts 29 to 28...

 

 

 

 

Arthur Ashe Essay Contest-Daryl
August 4, 2014

Daryl Perkins won the 2014 Arthur Ashe Contest for having the best essay in the State of Alabama. He and one of his parents will attend the Winston-Salem Pro Tournament that will take place from Saturday, August 16th...

 

 

 

 

Rallyball Competition
August 2, 2014

Our Rallyball competition was held at the George Ward Tennis Center on Saturday, 8/2/14. George Ward Jaguars and the Black Belts played four rounds and the Jaguars won 188 to 136...

 

 

 

 

Concessionaire Award
July 31, 2014

The July 2014 concessionaire award went to Tony (left) and Joseph for properly maintaining the ProShop and tennis courts. They also provided good Customer Service. Congratulation to Joseph and Tony...

 

 

 

 

Rallyball Competition
July 26, 2014

Our Rallyball competition was held at the George Ward Tennis Center on Saturday, 7/26/14. We played four practice rounds and the Black Belt Youth defeated the James Lewis Jaguars 91 to 80...

 

 

 

 

Concessionaire Award
July 8, 2014

The June 2014 concessionaire award went to Joseph (left) and Tony for properly maintaining the ProShop and tennis courts. They also provided good Customer Service. Congratulation to Joseph and Tony and each received $25...

 

 

 

 

Pell City Tournament Winner
June 29, 2014

The Pell City Summer Classic Sanction Tournament (level 4) was held from Friday, 6/27/14, through Sunday, 6/29/14. Victoria Linson won the overall consolation by winning two matches. Congratulations to Victoria for winning the consolation!!...

 

 

 

 

Rallyball Competition
June 21, 2014

Our Rallyball competition was held at the George Ward Tennis Center on Saturday, 6/21/14. We played four practice rounds and the Shooting Stars beat the All Stars 79 to 70. We would like to thank all the coaches and volunteers...

 

 

 

 

Junior Champs
June 18, 2014

Our 18 and under beginner/intermediate level team won all five of their six matches in the winter-spring session of Junior Team Tennis. They defeated Gardendale and the Triple T's. (played each tennis center three times)...

 

 

 

 

Concessionaire Award
June 18, 2014

The May 2014 concessionaire award went to Tony (left) and Joseph for properly maintaining the ProShop and tennis courts. They also provided good Customer Service. Congratulation to Tony and Joseph and each received $25...

 

 

 

 

Rallyball Competition
June 14, 2014

Our Rallyball competition was held at the George Ward Tennis Center on Saturday, 6/14/14. We played four practice rounds and the Shooting Stars beat the All Stars. Please click here to see more pictures...

 

 

 

 

Rallyball Competition
June 7, 2014

Our Rallyball competition was held at the George Ward Tennis Center on Saturday, 6/7/14. The two George Ward teams played four rounds and the Angels beat the All Stars. Please click here to see more pictures...

 

 

 

 

Concessionaire Award
May 27, 2014

The April 2014 concessionaire award went to Joseph Collins (left) and Tony Hines for properly maintaining the ProShop and tennis courts. They also provided good Customer Service. Congratulation to Joseph and Tony...

 

 

 

 

Rallyball Finals
May 3, 2014

Our Rallyball competition was held at the George Ward Tennis Center on Saturday, 5/3/14. George Ward and Homewood played four rounds. Please click here to see more pictures...

 

 

 

 

Tennis Outfits
April 26, 2014

Sandy Berglund collected tennis outfits from a group of ladies that wanted to donate these outfits to juniors as well as adults at the George Ward Tennis Center. Below are a few of the people that selected tennis outfits...

 

 

 

 

Rallyball Competition
April 26, 2014

Our Rallyball competition was held at the Homewood West Tennis Center on Saturday, 4/26. Below is a picture of the rallyball kids that participated. We would like to thank all the coaches and volunteers that help make this event a success!...

 

 

 

 

Rallyball Competition
April 19, 2014

Our Rallyball competition was held at the George Ward Tennis Center on Saturday, 4/19/13. George Ward and Homewood played four practice rounds.We would like to thank all the coaches and volunteers that help make this event a success!...

 

 

 

 

Concessionaire Award
April 15, 2014

The March 2014 concessionaire award went to Joseph Collins (left) and Tony Hines for properly maintaining the ProShop and tennis courts. They also provided good Customer Service. Congratulation to Joseph and Tony and each received $25...

 

 

 

 

Daryl's Middle School Rcd
April 15, 2014

Daryl Perkins has a 5-1 record after playing for Berry Middle School this past season. He also played in the Middle School Tournament on Saturday, 4/5. He beat Liberty Park in the quarters (7-5), Pizitz in the semi-finals (8-6)...

 

 

 

 

Junior Champs
April 13, 2014

The James Lewis 18 and under team won their beginner/intermediate division this past Sunday (4/13/14) with a 5-1 record. Juniors that were on the team are in the left top picture. From left to right in the front row are Eryn Turner, Sapir Blain...

 

 

 

 

Abeni Honor Society
March 14, 2014

Abeni Perkins was inducted into the National Elementary Honor Society at Rocky Ridge Elementary School on Friday, 3/14/14. Congratulations to Abeni and keep up the good work!! She played on our tennis team last session...

 

 

 

 

Honor Students
February 8 , 2014

Honor students from our tennis program are below. Pictured below from left to right are Sapir Blain, Daryl Perkins and Jahnah Blain. Congratulations to these students that made the A-B Honor Roll!!...

 

 

 

 

Concessionaire Award
February 1 , 2014

The January 2014 concessionaire award went to Tony Hines (left) and Joseph Collins and for properly maintaining the ProShop and tennis courts. They also provided good Customer Service. Congratulation to Joseph and Tony and each received $25...

 

 

 

 

Concessionaire Award
January 20 , 2014

The December 2013 concessionaire award went to Joseph Collins (left) and Tony Hines for keeping the ProShop and tennis courts clean. They also gave our Customers very good service. Congratulation to Joseph and Tony and each received $25...

 

 

 

 

     


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