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2 The Ojai official 2014 event program President’s Message As always, there is plenty to be excited about elcome to the 114th Ojai Pac-12 women’s Boys’ and Girls’ 18- the 1940s, all junior boys and Tennis Tournament. has always been 16-14 and under, girls were housed in private W Again this year we are hard-hitting and a there will be play homes in the Valley. My excited about the level of joy to watch. sure to amaze you. parents had a home just two competition and the ever- The big change All of us, our blocks from the main courts in expanding tournament. that occurred last active staff of 40, downtown Ojai and always Basically, the tournament is year and will some 500 opened their home to players. the same now as it has been continue this year volunteers and the I would move out of my for the past 100 years, with the is the addition of entire community bedroom, that had twin beds, exception of ever-changing the California of the Ojai Valley, to the shed next to the chicken modern updates that keep the men’s and welcome you to the pen for the duration of the event fresh and exciting. women’s state oldest and largest tournament. That’s just the Alan Rains The level of play in the championships. amateur tennis way we did it in those days. In Open Division has increased That means schools from both tournament held in the same 1957 I was asked to be a part of dramatically in recent years Southern and Northern location in the U.S. the management team, and a and will be at an even higher California will compete in final In 2009, Ojai was voted the few years later, Jan, my wife, level due to perks that bring on matches to determine the state second best tennis town in the joined me and we have been high-quality players. team championship. This will U.S. which, considering the active ever since. I served as The Pac-12 men’s change of be in addition to play later in small size of our little valley, is president from 1998 to 2000 format to team play has added the week to determine the Ojai some feat. when we celebrated our 100th a higher spirit of competition individual community college On a personal note, I have year. And this year, 2014, I among the schools and will champions. been asked from time to time wholeheartedly welcome you again be one of active and As we work on down how long I have been to enjoy The Ojai’s 114th year! vocal play. through Independent Colleges, associated with The Ojai. In President Alan Rains Ojai Valley Tennis Club TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS Pac-12 Housing: ----------------------------------Nancy Pierson Open Tournament Director: -----------------Anne Williamson Ball Boys & Girls:-Peter Fagan, Rick Thompson & Brice Pace Pac-12 Tournament Director:----------------------Jeff Jenkins Trophies & Photos:----------------------------Jan & Alan Rains Colleges Tournament Director: --------------------Terry Lynch Volunteer Social: Leslie Gache, Jill Cox & Nikki Neumann Junior Tournament Director: -----------------------Craig Fugle Lunches: ------------------------------------------Robin Neumann Player Activities Liaison:-------------------------------Mark Weil Umpire Coordinator: ----------------------------------Jeff Becker I.T.A. Referee/Chief of Umpires:-------------Jane Goodman Libbey Venue Management: -----------John Kretzers, Chair Pac-12 Women’s Referee: -------------------Joan Vormbaum Vice Chair:------------------------------------------Dennis Jenks Open Referee:---------------------------------------Annette Buck Security:---------------------------------------------David Breese Men’s Division III Referee: ---------------------David Martinez Security Assistant:----------------------------------Terry Wright Junior Referee:------------------------------------David Martinez Safety:------------------------------------------------Tom McCalla Barbecue:-----------------------Mark Weil & George Conrad TENNIS CLUB OFFICIALS Orange Juice: ---------------------------------------Roy Bennett President: ------------------------------------------------Alan Rains Merchandise Sales: -------------------------------Lori Herman Vice President: --------------------------------------Mike Borders Tournament Physician:--------------Dr. Kenneth Hartenstein Secretary:-----------------------------------------Robin Neumann Libbey Venue Set up:--------------------Bruce Purvine, Chair Treasurer: -------------------------------------------Mandi Roberts Vice Chair: -------------------------------------Kathleen Rogers YOUTH TENNIS PROGRAMS Ojai Courts — Desk Managers: -------------------Mike Burke Chair: ------------------------------------------------------Jakob Vos Venue Set up:---------------------------------------Gary Belshe Vice Chair: ----------------------------------------------Craig Fugle Private Courts: -----------------------------------Carolyn Burke VCJTA Liaison: ----------------------------------------Terry Lynch Private Courts:------------------------------------Susan Kasser Policy Board: ----------------------------------------Tony Thacher Private Court Monitors: ------------------Mark Zimmermann Ventura Area — Venue Management: ----------Lester Tong TOURNAMENT COMMITTEES Venue Set up: ------------------------------------Bill Flothmeier Executive Director:---------------------------Duane Williamson Merchandise Sales: --------------Pam Speitel & Kris Etzler Administration: --------------------------------Sandy McElwaine Tickets: -------------------------------------------Brian Ford, Chair Directory & Draw Sheets:---------------------Cynthia Duncan Marketing & Promotion: -----------------Steve Pratt, BZA PR Libbey Tournament Desk: -------------------------------Jan Key Chair: ----------------------------------------------------Woody Gair Libbey Tournament Desk:--------------------------Sandi White Vice Chair: -----------------------------------Harry Oppenheimer Score Reporting: --------------------Duane & Rhonda Basore Program:----------------------------------------------Vivian Perrett Tournament Scheduling: -----------------------------Tina Leslie Sponsors: ----------------------------------Ronnie Wilson, Chair Volunteer Coordinator: ------------------------------------Jill Cox Media Relations:-----------------------------------Samuel Eaton Volunteer Coordinator: ---------------------Suzanne St. Claire Info Technology: ---------------------------------George Walden Competition Support: ------------------------Jim Kasser, Chair Tea Tent:------------------------------------Mandi Roberts, Chair Accommodations: ------------------------------Anne Williamson Vice Chair: --------------------------------------------Anne Kaplan The Ojai official 2014 event program 3 Schedule of Events Depending on venue, play generally starts • Pacifica High School: Community Semifinals, Open Men’s Doubles at 8 or 9 a.m. and continues throughout College Men’s Singles & Doubles Quarterfinals and Semifinals, Open the day. Schedule is subject to change • Residence Inn Marriot: Women’s Singles Semifinals, Open without notice. Community College Men’s Singles Women’s Doubles Quarterfinals and • Oxnard High School: Junior Events Semifinals • Ojai Valley Athletic Club: Tuesday, April 22 Independent College Men’s Singles and Doubles, Independent College • Ojai Valley Athletic Club: Men’s and Friday, April 25 Women’s Singles and Doubles, Women’s Open Singles Qualifying OJAI SITES: Community College Men’s Singles Rounds • Libbey Park: Two Pac-12 Men’s and Doubles, Community College Team Dual Matches, Junior Events Women’s Singles and Doubles • Ojai Valley Inn: Open Men’s Wednesday, April 23 • The Thacher School: Division III Singles & Doubles, Open Women’s College Men’s Singles & Doubles • Libbey Park: Two Pac-12 Men’s Singles • Villanova Preparatory School: Team Dual Matches and first round • Ojai Valley Athletic Club: Pac- Selected Junior Event Semifinals CIF matches 12 Women’s Singles & Doubles, • Pierpont Racquet Club and Ventura Pac-12 Women’s Invitational Singles College: Men’s and Women's & Doubles Sunday, April 27 California Community College Team • The Thacher School: Boys’ CIF, • Libbey Park: (all matches are Championships Junior Events Finals, unless otherwise indicated; all • Villanova Preparatory School: Junior starting times are approximate) Thursday, April 24 Events 8 a.m. • Nordhoff High School: Junior Events Pac-12 Women’s Invitational Singles OJAI SITES: VENTURA SITES: Division III College Men’s Singles • Libbey Park: Two Pac-12 Men’s • Pierpont Racquet Club: Semifinals (2) Team Dual Matches, Junior Events Independent College Men’s Singles Community College Men’s Doubles • Ojai Valley Inn: Open Men’s Singles & Doubles Semifinals (2) – Lower Libbey • Ojai Valley Athletic Club: Pac-12 • Ventura College: Community Community College Women’s Women’s Singles, Pac-12 Women’s College Women’s Singles & Doubles, Doubles Semifinals (2) – Lower Invitational Singles Independent College Women’s Libbey • The Thacher School: Boys’ CIF, Singles & Doubles 9:30 a.m. Junior Events • Camino Real Park: Community Open Women’s Singles • Villanova Preparatory School: Junior College Women’s Singles & Doubles Pac-12 Women’s Championship Singles Events • Buena High School: Division III Independent College Men’s Singles • Ojai Valley School Upper Campus: College Men's Singles and Doubles Independent College Women’s Boys’ CIF OXNARD SITES: Singles • Ojai Valley School Lower Campus: • Oxnard Tennis Center:Community 11 a.m. Junior Events College Men’s Singles & Doubles, Open Men’s Singles • Nordhoff High School: Junior Events Division III College Men’s Singles & Pac-12