WELCOME TO "CITY COURTS" TENNIS
The Montezuma Tennis Association (MTA) was started in October of 1978 by Hank Lantelme and adopted the official name by Bob Rhine. There have been many changes to Francis Field since 1978. Three of the six original courts have been replaced with the pay-to-park public garage. A great playground for children is adjacent to the remaining three tennis courts. St. Johns County has done a good job in maintaining the court surfaces, the nets, and lighting for night play.
Hank Lantelme continues to lead the activities at "City Courts". Play starts at 8:30 am and generally ends around noon on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Regardless of your skill level or gender or age, all players are welcome to come out and join the fun.
HAPPENINGS
Steve
and CJ have planned a Super Bowl Party for MTA tennis players and
friends. Oddly, the party is on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at the
Mardi Gras Sports Bar in downtown St. Augustine. They have reserved
a room with a really big screen,
6 ft. by 4 ft. Waitress service for beverages and food from the bar
is provided. Click on the ball to see the "Luvin Grub" menu from the
Mardi Gras Sports Bar.
You may bring finger food to share with the rest of the players. Festivities start at 5:30pm, game starts at 6:30 pm.
Sue
has found a source of ladies tennis and sports attire. These
fashions are advertised at ridiculously low prices. If you are
interested in seeing these fashions, click on the tennis ball.
Wow,
you could tell from the number of tennis players that the cold snap is over. We had enough players to fill 6 courts and still
have extra players to rotate in. For more photos of the action and the players, click on the
ball.
The tennis luncheon held on December 14 at Walter's Reef Cafe was
attended by Hank Lantelme and over 30 tennis players and friends.
Unlike previous events,
the luncheon was held in their "conference room" which is a large
undecorated room and is isolated from the buffet. There were 8 people at
a table and everyone had a good time.
Special thanks to Kathy Furtado for making the arrangements.
Seasons Greetings and a Happy New Year to all!
The Montezuma Tennis Association has been in existence for 33 years under the helm of Hank Lantelme.
The association is unique in that it has always been organized, but disorganized at the same time to
allow for socialization, which is an integral and important part of the experience. Recently,
there has been a breakdown in some of the basic old traditions that have kept the experience pleasant
and courteous to everyone. A primary example is the delay and confusion on the bench as to who is next
to play and who is playing/not playing. This often leaves three players waiting an unreasonable time
for the next player, often in unbearable heat, for the “next” player. A simple return to the old “traditions”
would greatly improve the flow of play and be more courteous to the group as a whole. Click on the ball to read
an attempt to revisit and document the traditions that have made the MTA so successful.
The competition finals were won by Patrick Swafford/Judith Harmon and runner-up were Mike Milillo/Isabel Schaffa. The consolation finals were won by Kathy Furtado/Vito Aruanno and runner-up were Nathan Hawkins/John Fiscle.
The draw can be viewed by clicking on the ball
The results of the tournament can be viewed by clicking on the
The photos of the tournament can be viewed by clicking on the