Northern Arizona Tennis Association Holds Awards Banquet
Prescott, AZ -- The Northern Arizona Tennis Association (NAZ) held its 7th annual awards banquet Friday, November 4th at the Hassayampa Inn in Prescott, AZ.
The banquet is held annually to recognize and celebrate accomplishment by NAZ members on and off the tennis court. Approximately 45 people attended from Sedona, Flagstaff, Cottonwood and Prescott.
Awards were presented to players and volunteers for their accomplishments in 2011.
A rare lifetime achievement award was presented to Eric Bourdon of Prescott for his over 10 years of service to NAZ including being a NAZ president, NAZ League team captain, NAZ league coordinator and awards chairman.
Other awards were presented to the following:
Adult competitive player - Greg Kleiner of Flagstaff;
Female Junior Player - Taylor Johnson, Prescott;
Male Junior Player - Adam Skrocki;
Community Volunteer - Barbara Briseno;
Family of the Year - Bob and Sharon Geil;
High School Player of the Year - Aubrey Danks;
High School Coach of the Year - Miguel Phelps;
Facility of the Year - Prescott Rough Rider Courts.
NAZ service awards were presented to individuals with at least two years of service on the board of directors. Those individuals are: Jana Perpich of Flagstaff, Mel Levine of Sedona, Jan Blackman of Sedona, Brenda Linskey of Flagstaff, Scott Weber of Flagstaff and Larry Lineberry of Sedona.
The NAZ 2012 Executive Board was also elected. The new board is as follows: President, Larry Lineberry; Vice President, Jana Perpich; Secretary, Jan Blackman; Treasurer, Mel Levine.
If you are interested in getting a little bit more information about what the USTA is really up to, or just want to have your personal questions answered, come on down to Prescott Racquet Club, 1 Kingswood Drive in Prescott, you will be treated to some free tennis, free food and lots of information about USTA and it’s programs.
Members from the USTA’s Northern Arizona Tennis Association will also be on hand to take some feedback on the Future of Tennis in Northern Arizona and what you would like to see in the coming years. This is going to be a great event where everyone can learn something about USTA and it’s programs as well as voice some opinions about tennis in our future.
No previous tennis experience necessary.
To register: please contact Barbara at 928-772-2099 or email
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