Summer Junior Tennis Mentorship Program Introduction to Tennis “The Sport for a Lifetime”! Where: San Marcos High School When: July 22 – 26 Time: Monday thru Friday 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Who: 2nd – 7th graders Lead Mentors: Mason … Continue reading →

Deadline to submit application Junior Scholarship from Bryan Brothers Foundation is May 10, 2013. As the story goes by Kathy and Wayne Bryan, parents of the Bryan Brothers “…the Santa Barbara Tennis Patrons tournaments and programs were where Mike and … Continue reading →

Santa Barbara Tennis Patrons Annual Meeting When: Monday, February 25th at 6:00 pm Where: SOhO Restaurant, 1221 State Street RSVP: cas@iae.com Come Celebrate and Support the Love of the Kids, the love of the Community, and the Love of the … Continue reading →

Coaches/Volunteer Workshop: When: Sunday,  February 17th Where: Municipal Tennis Courts Time: 9:00-12:00 Cost: Free RSVP: cas@iae.com by February 14th For more information click here Kids Free PlayDay When: Sunday, February 17th Where:  Municipal Tennis Courts Time: 12:30 to 2:30 All … Continue reading →

League Play Begins Early March 16, 2013 -Deadline to Register February 15th Download Application 14 Intermediate-Monday Afternoons 12 Intermediate-Saturday Afternoons 8-10 Beginner-Saturdays Afternoon Players will be notified one week prior by Team Captain Division Commissioners 10 and Under Novice: Tom … Continue reading →

Junior Tennis Carnival-Play Day! Games, Prizes & Pizza Where: Elings Park Tennis Courts When: Sunday, November 18 Time: 2:00 pm Cost: FREE **Equipment Provided Kids who want to have fun and try tennis are welcomed! For more information contact:  cas@iae.com, … Continue reading →

Elings Tennis Facility added as new site for SB Patrons low cost drop-in clinic.  Children will now have two sites to choose from, one on Saturday and one on Sunday.  Instructors will teach the kids what the game of tennis is all … Continue reading →

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Olympic Gold Medal Winners Mike and Bob Bryan to Host Bryan Brothers Tennis Fest & Wine Tasting Event Twins Foundation Is Major Beneficiary As Duo Once Again Planning Day of Music, Food, Wine and Tennis At Spanish … Continue reading →

Special Olympics Tennis Classic set for October 6, 2012 To benefit Special Olympics Santa Barbara Tennis Programs PRESENTED BY:  Santa Barbara Special Olympics, Santa Barbara Tennis Patrons, Pacific Western Bank, Santa Barbara Tennis Club and Head/Penn Racquet Sports Special Olympics … Continue reading →

The Santa Barbara Tennis Patrons Family Cup-A fundraiser for Match Point, will be on Sunday, September 23 at the Santa Barbara Tennis Club.  An amazing program helping the at risk youth in our community.  A variety of divisions and levels … Continue reading →

Summer Junior Mentorship Camp July 23-27, 2012 Submitted by Mason Casady and Joshua Wang…. Fun, laughter,  and learning highlighted the successful 2012 Summer Junior Mentorship Camp.  The  camp, hosted by Dos Pueblos High School,  was held Monday, July 23rd, to … Continue reading →

Summer Junior Tennis Mentorship Program “The Sport for a Lifetime”-Introduction to Tennis Where ~  Dos Pueblos School Tennis Courts When ~ July 23th – 27th Time ~M,T,W.&F 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Thurs July 26th ~ 8:00 am – 6:00 … Continue reading →

Santa Barbara Tennis Patrons Taking a Bus to the Farmers Classic at UCLA When: Thursday, July 26th Time:  7:20 am Return: 6:00-6:30 pm Where: Municipal Tennis Courts What to Bring: Sunscreen and Hats Lunch: Bring Sack Lunch/Drink or $ to … Continue reading →

“Vanilla. That’s my favorite flavor of ice cream. I just won two quarts of McConnell’s ice cream at a fishing contest on the Wharf and I got vanilla. Last year I won the whole contest by catching 28 fish in … Continue reading →

2012 Hall of Fame Inductee Ethel Byers Ethel Byers is know as the Queen of Tennis in Santa Barbara.  Ethel has been a constant volunteer for the Santa Barbara Tennis Patrons for over 40 years.

Come Join the Fun at the Santa Barbara Open! The 76st Santa Barbara Open June 30, July 1 and July 7, 2012 All Matches start on June 30 All Divisions except Open should finish first weekend Prize Money in Open … Continue reading →

Jacob Kuhn and Jolie de L’Abre from Special Olympics receive Award of Spirit and Dedication at Patrons Annual Meeting on March 13, 2012.  Also the UCSB Lady Gauchos grab the Community Service Award for their vast outreach into community.  Lady … Continue reading →

What if the love of a sport could inspire an increased quality of life? What began as a simple idea in my head turned into a beautiful reality in the streets of Coquimbo, Chile this week. “Tennis belongs to the elite… Soccer is our sport, tennis is theirs… I have never seen a racket in real life, only on the TV… You have to be rich to play tennis in Chile…” Within my first week living in Chile, I quickly realized that tennis- the sport, the culture, and most importantly, access- belonged solely to a small population of Chile’s elite. I brought 13 rackets, 15 tennis balls, 1 rolled up net, and 100 yards of rope in my luggage to prove that tennis can be a street sport.
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Hold on to those racquets!!!  Print Application. Junior Team Tennis league begins Early March. Deadline to register is January 20, 2011. If you think you can’t get the sort of thrills that come from being part of a team while … Continue reading →

The red licorice consumption time record was quickly shattered at the Koury Classic junior interchanging partner junior doubles tournament December 7th. In fact, it never had a chance as over 100 young racket swingers descended on the Municipal courts and … Continue reading →