The IRVINE TENNIS ASSOCIATION (ITA) is a non-profit corporation of volunteers which was formed in 1979 by a group of Irvine, California residents to promote active, competitive and social tennis for people within the community.

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2010 Irvine Open

Register now for the 2010 Irvine Open. The tournament will be held on February 6,7 & 13,14. Check Here for additional info and locations. Registration deadline is Sunday, January 31, 2010 11:59 PM (Pacific Time). USTA Tournament Info

Bring On The Hot Dogs

Hey! You don’t want to miss participation in the BEST DAMNED TENNIS TOURNAMENT OF THE YEAR. Yes, it’s our own Irvine Winter Classic…coming the first two weekends of February. ITA members historically dominate the 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5 doubles and mixed doubles draws at the Winter Classic. We have also competed well in singles. As a matter of fact, we have done well in all of these categories. Don’t be left out. Scan the ITA roster, give your favorite partner a call, and get it on.

-Joe B.

Budgeting Tip

Here’s a suggestion for those of you who are economically strapped (and who isn’t these days?) All entry fees are waived for any ITA member who works one half day or more for the tournament committee. No special skills required. You can tote things, write things, monitor things, cook things, ,assemble things or just be tennis eye candy. ‘ Nothing to it. If you wish to take advantage of this can’t miss offer, telephone Tournament Director John Sustersic at (714)-838-7739 or email him at sustej@hotmail.com.

-Joe B.

Turkey Shoot - Steve Song & Lori Greenman win big

Steve Song and Lori Greenman were the top winners at our annual Turkey Shoot, but a terrific catered lunch was the biggest hit. On November 22nd, 48 lucky I.T.A. players and guests patently traded shots through six rounds of random tandem mixed doubles in anticipation of lunch and awards. They were rewarded with a delicious, hot and generously portion thanksgiving feast.
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-Joe B.

Used Tennis Balls Wanted

Did you know the City of Irvine accepts used tennis balls and donates them to the Irvine Animal Shelter and the Irvine Unified School District? Used balls will enjoy a second life as dog toys or be used on chair legs in the school classrooms to reduce noise. You can give your used balls to Nan or Ray and we will deliver to the City (nandiesenng@sbcglobal.net) or you can deliver used balls directly to Steve Riggs in his office at the Bill Barber tennis facility.