Local Corporate Team competes in 2009 WTT Nationals
The WTT National Championships were held at the Indian Wells
Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California, from October 30 through November 1,
2009. Two members of Tri-City Fitness, Sue Hauber and George Schlottner
were on the team. The weekend kicked off for the tournament participants with a
Wilson clinic hosted by tennis legend and WTT co-founder Billie Jean King.
3.5 Corporate team, GE Energy, competed and finished 3rd
with a 2-2 round robin record. Playing on the GE Energy team was, Captain, George
Schlottner, Andy Bartell, Tom Gadomski, Boris Russ, Sue Hauber and
Donna Casso.
Player Sue Hauber is a Tri-City Fitness member and takes
instruction from Head Pro, Billy Ciejka and Pro Andy Schechter.
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All-star salute: Tennis
By BUZZ GRAY, Special to the Times Union First published in print: Saturday, November 28, 2009
For the next 15 days, through Saturday, Dec. 12, the Times Union will introduce its high school all-stars for fall sports.
First up is tennis.
First team (singles)
Cat Crummey, So., Shaker: Won Section II championship without dropping a set despite coming in as the No. 5 seed. Coach Gerry Cuva: “Cat is very good at making the proper adjustments against her opponent during a match.” Amanda Rosati, Jr., Holy Names: Undefeated at No. 1 singles, led team to Colonial Council championship, reached Section II final. Coach Dee Marie Fallati: “Amanda was a deserving recipient of our most valuable player award.”
9.22.09 Congratulations to Nolan Carl, who won the mid-September Junior Singles Event at Tri-City! Thank you to everyone who participated; the competition was tight and all the players had fun.
Peter Campito Interviewed June 2009
Q: Grade A: 7
Q: Age A: 12
Q: School A: St Gregory's
Q: Trains out of A: Tri-City Fitness, Latham, NY and Wolfer's Roost Country Club
Q: How long have you playing tennis? A: "Playing competitively for three years."
Q: Favorite shot A: "The combination of a well placed approach shot followed by a cross-court volley winner is what really gets me going."
Q: Who's your favorite player A: "Pete Sampras because has an American and his great serve."
Q: Tennis accomplishments A: Currently
ranked 111 in the Eastern Section. Currently playing in level one and
two tournaments. Twice finishing as the runner up.
Q: What do you want to be when you grow up A: "History Professor or Archeologist."
