South Wins 4 matches at President's Cup in Cinci

The Southern Region (VII) of the APTA took 4 of our 25 matches against the rest of the country. Though still a last place finish, we were but a match point away from besting the Phily/Balt/DC region III. Atlanta fielded 6 of the 10 players for the South. From L-R: Mark Schmidt, Andy Tood (Richmond), Rich Green (Chapel Hill), Rem Reynolds, Peter McGuone, Greg Archer (Chapel Hill), Steve Gareleck, Forest Butler (Winston Salem), Jay Bailey & Peter Lauer. Great fun and terrific competition. Next year's event is in Philadelphia.

Sandy Springs wins the PPL Cup

Cherokee again hosted the 4th Annual Peachtree Paddle League Championship on February 28th. Six teams competed (Ansley, Druid Hills, PDC and Cherokee, plus expansion teams Capital City and Sandy Springs) for the perpetual cup which is a highlight of the platform tennis season which runs from November to March. Erik Becker, tournament director and Cherokee team captain remarked “it’s a great day when 64 players, both men and women, come out for a full day of friendly competition and great socializing, which is a hallmark of the sport of platform tennis and our new venue at the Town Club makes it all possible”. The new Sandy Springs team took the cup away from Druid Hills, who has won the last 2 years in a row. If you haven’t tried Platform Tennis, do come play – you’ll love it.