Senior Olympics Festival - Tennis

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Events: Tennis - Singles & Doubles
Dates:

  • Tuesday, Jan. 6, Singles
  • Wednesday, Jan. 7, Doubles
  • Thursday, Jan. 8, Doubles

Site: New Venue for 2026.
All Draws will be played at the Reffkin Tennis Center: 50 S Alvernon Way
Please check in at least 30 minutes before your match time.

Schedule: Each event’s schedule is dependent on number of participants. Draws and match times will be posted online at Tucsonaz.gov/seniorolympicfestival by Friday, Jan. 4, 2024.
Check-In: 30 minutes before Match Time
Fees: $10/singles or $20/doubles

Event Coordinators: Ron Bridgemon, 520-791-4353Rondal.bridgemon@tucsonaz.gov

Format:

  • Depending on the number of participants who register for the event, the Event Coordinator will adjust or combine age divisions to best accommodate those registered for the event and the playing schedules.
  • There will be no age averaging in doubles – doubles teams will compete in the age group of the youngest player.
  • The format of matches will be - 2 out of 3 sets, match tie break in lieu of the third set (first one to 10 points, win by 2 points). In the event of larger draws or time constraints, an 8-game pro set will be played instead.
  • Draws will include consolation match play – providing at least 2 rounds for all participants.
  • U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) rules apply.

Sporting Rules: U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) rules apply.

Entry Regulations:

  • Men and women compete separately (except for Coed doubles)
  • Competition will be grouped by USTA standards of Senior (50-59yrs.) Super Senior (60-69yrs.) & Ultra Senior (70yrs+)
  • Participants must include partners on the Doubles Registration Form.

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2026 Results

Men's Singles

Men’s Singles 60+

  • Dan Hopkins Gold 6-1, 6-1
  • Mike Weisberger Silver
  •  Allan Pressel Bronze

Men’s Singles 70+

  • Steve Clark Gold 3-6, 6-4, 10-6
  • Dale Nelson Silv
  • Richard Michael Harper Bronze

Mixed Doubles

Coed Doubles 55+

  • Glenn Morse/Karen Tuke Gold 6-0, 6-0
  •  Tim Walter/Peggy Hartsook Silver
  • No Bronze Awarded

Coed Doubles 70+

  • Jim Abrahamson/Debbie McGeehan Gold 6-0, 6-2
  •  Alice Howard/Steve Hunt Silver
  • Hope Busto-Keyes/Mario Pekas Bronze

 

 

Senior Olympic Festival 2026: Tennis