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Hello LATA Members!

It’s my pleasure to tell you about an exciting and fun LATA social event this Friday, July 27. Longtime LATA member and Hall of Famer Eric Dodson has written the book and lyrics to a musical comedy called A Ring in Brooklyn. The official opening is this Saturday, July 28, but they’re doing a special preview show on Friday that Eric is trying to fill with LATA members. The advance buzz is terrific and there’s talk of the show going to New York already! Tickets are available at the following link for a discounted price of $20 (discount code is LATA):

http://www.anmt.org/events_reservation_1.asp?eventid=201

LATA members have first crack at the tickets, but they will be opened up to the general public this week, so don’t wait to grab yours! And to start the evening off with a bang, LATA is hosting a wine, beer and hors d’oeuvres pre-show gathering at the Eclectic Café around the corner from the theatre (Lankershim and Magnolia in North Hollywood) starting 6:30pm.  So PLEASE COME.  Meet and greet old tennis friends and new with a glass of wine, laugh your ass off at a musical comedy world premiere, and support Eric, one of our own, in his new venture.  It’s a night not to miss!

Hello LATA Members!
There are only a few spots left in the LATA Summer Team Tennis league. Below is a message from Paul Yates, our Team Tennis Director, with the latest. We’d love to see all the leagues filled up this summer, so if you’ve been thinking about playing, now’s your chance! — John Ramos, Score Editor

Last call for LATA Summer Team Tennis 2012!

Saturday, Wednesday, and Tuesday leagues are full and cannot be expanded.

But Sunday, Monday, and Thursday Doubles leagues have openings if I can get the right number of players.  Please note:  Sunday will be a 2-hour league starting at 3PM so a little cooler hopefully!

Sunday begins July 22nd at Burbank Tennis Center 3PM-5PM
Monday begins July 23rd at Weddington/Whitsett/Studio City 7PM-9PM
Thursday begins July 25th at Weddington/Whitsett/Studio City 7PM-9PM

So go to lataweb.com and sign up for team tennis and pay for Sunday, Monday or Thursday Doubles NOW.  I’ll keep them open for just a few more days before making the draws.  If I can’t get you in, you’ll get a full refund of your money.

Thank you!

Hello LATA Members!

Today, Sunday July 15th, is the last day to get the discounted early registration price for our Center Court tournament. Center Court is a really fun tournament with great competition at all levels, and we have new Over-40 divisions for all skill levels. You won’t want to miss it! Here’s a link to sign up:

http://glta.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=E3BE89ED-9863-4964-B779-2C6895F27C57

Below is the email from our Tournament Director Steve Sax about the tournament. Also, if you’re playing, let us know by joining the Center Court Facebook Page. Looking forward to seeing you all out there!

Wimbledon wasn’t the only tennis action going on this weekend — the GLTA San Diego Open was played, and lots of LATAers made the trip down and performed admirably. Below is a list of winners and runners-up, with current LATA members in bold. Congrats!

Open Singles

(1) James Dao d. (2) Vince Riveroll 7-5 6-1

Open Doubles

(1) James Dao/Jose Sambas d. (2) Gordon Paitimusa/Brad Spencer 6-2 7-6 (5)

A Singles

(2) Deron Collins d. (3) George Byrd 1-6 6-3 6-1

A Doubles

(1) Nils Gura/Phil Brooks d. Francis Lau/Anthony Vo 6-3 6-3

B Singles

Tim Chulanand Thianthai d. Chad Kengo Hayashi 6-4 6-7 (7) 6-2

B Doubles

(6) Tim Hughes/Michael Vasquez d. (7) Jeff Alabaso/Dennis Nakata 7-6 5-7 7-5

C Singles

(1) Keith Millard d. (13) Steve Cole 6-2 6-0

C Doubles

Kevin Mallery/Moises Orozco d. (1) Sergio Cardenas/Justin Tran 6-2 6-1

D Singles

Earl Jordan d. (3) Rob Schwartz 6-0 7-6 (4)

D Doubles

Earl Jordan/Frank Terraglio d. (1) Jere Diersing/Donna Pearcy 6-2 6-4

Hello LATA Members!

The following is from Steve Sax, our tournament director. Note the deadline for early registration, which means savings! Also note the new over-40 categories!