Lakewood tennis Association

A NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT  By Greg Aigner

Greetings LTA members!  I'm excited to join the LTA board and help the club thrive into the future.  I've been a member for 30 years and have held various board positions including social coordinator, mixed representative, and 4.0 men's representative.  You also might remember a tennis trivia and advice column I wrote for a few years in The Lobber.  Seven years ago, I was trained to be a Roving Umpire for USTA tournaments. It's a great way to give back to the game, make a few extra bucks, and watch some outstanding tennis up close and personal.  New umpire recruits are always welcome!  I'm a retired Jeffco teacher and am looking forward to promoting tennis in Lakewood at all levels.  As you know, it's a great lifetime sport, and I will do my best to keep Lakewood courts maintained and available and our fees low.  Hope to see you on the courts! 

SOCIALS UPDATE  By Benoit Cauwe

After a summer social hiatus in 2025, we were able to host summer socials this year in June, July, and August.  They were held at Morse Park in Lakewood and were a huge success!  Thanks to all who attended.  We hope to host three summer socials again in 2027!

LTA will round out 2026 with indoor socials to be held at Denver Racquets Club in October, November, December, and New Year's Eve. The October social will be on October 17 from 6 - 10 PM.  The dates for the November, and December socials have not yet been established, but we will post them on the website when they are. No partner needed. You will be paired with and against players of similar level. You can register for the socials on the website under Events and Activities.

Our friends at North Jeffco Tennis Club are hosting a social at the Apex Tennis Center on September 19. Click here for more details.

2026 VAIL TRIP By Karen Noreyko

Sold Out!

The Annual LTA Vail Trip is scheduled for September 18 - 20 at Vail Racquet Club.  The trip is sold out, but you can still sign up here to be on the waitlist.  You will not have to pay until you are told you have a spot.  Email Karen Noreyko if you have any questions.

LEAGUE NEWS  By Taryn Stromback

LTA fielded over 40 teams in various leagues this summer.  The following teams won their divisions and made it to the playoffs:

Women's 55+ 6.0 (LTC-D Red)

  Advanced to Districts

  Kneeling: Chris Romer, Terri Jenney. Standing: Mary Johanson, Karen Noreyko, Liz Hafer, Karen Hyde, Jill                McKeon, Bo Thistle. Not shown: Judy McKinney, Kristine O'Brien, Tia Henneghan

Women's 18+ 4.5 (LTC-M Green)

  Won Sectionals and advanced to Nationals!

Women's 3.0

The 3.0 LTA teams captained by Becky Baanhofman and Tina Atchley had an incredible league season and accomplished the following:

• Won their Trio flight 6-1
• Won their 18+ flight 6-1 and advanced to playoffs missing out on districts by a few points in a tiebreak!!
• Won their 40+ flight 7-0 and advanced to playoffs. Sadly missed out on districts again.
• Won their Twilight flight 6-0.

The players on these teams are:

Tina Atchley, Becky Baanhofman, Casey Tatum Peterson, Christina Santino, Christine Sterling, Kelly Wilson, Laurie Lahnert, Leigh Goerke, Meegan Miloud, Michelle Dolin, Roxi Granger Brown, Jane Paris, Kristina Klug (40+).

Men's 4.0

The Men's 4.0 18+ team made it to the Playoffs (but not Districts). Team members are (alphabetical by first name):
Benoit Cauwe (captain), Colin John, David Strom, Dmitry Vygodner, Evan Beale, George Burton, Jon Liauw, Kevin Klepacki, Kurt Bulawa, Lukas Gnirke, Mike Salisbury, Seon Yong Shin, Tyler McFarland.

Men's 3.5

The Men's 3.5 18+ team made it to the finals of Districts! Here are their names: Sebastian Moore (captain), Ankit Verma, Cole Bloom, Edward Bueche, Jake Lessard, Jimmy Dilz, Joe Froula, Leighton Johnson, Matthew Andrade, Michael Perenich, Stuart Adams, Thomas Moynihan.