The players all stretched and itching to get out and play...

The Everyday Champions Program was on-site and a big attraction, with free samples ....

Thanks to the Stratford Tennis Club and all the volunteers for putting on another great BBQ in the park!

Beautiful backhand Chris....

Men’s B Draw… John Noble and Mike Klassen beat Mike Dawson and Gord Marinic

Women’s Consolation A Draw… Sandra Barrett and Edith Howden beat Chris Roovers and Kim Beinschroth

Congratulations to Marcela Mackesy and Graham Ferguson for winning the  Rogers Cup TennisAccess Crystal Tour Trophies by ending up ranked #1 in the WD & MD categories over the 2007/ 2008 Season

 A great way to end the day... good friends and good food... a tradition after the Stratford Grand Slam

The event was all ready to go... with the trophies gleaming...

But where was Bill?

Our fearless leader was rolling up his sleeves (and pants) drying off the courts!

So... after only a 30 minute delay... we were underway!

... and fun contests with prizes from Tennis Canada and the Dairy Farmers of Canada

The HEAD Clinic was another great success...
Thanks to our guest pro... Mike!

Future Stratford MD winner!

Men’s A Draw… Attila Schwarze and Trevor Bechtel beat Brian Li and Bobby Gheorghui

Women’s A Draw … Marcela Mackesy and Heidi Bottschen beat Deb Schaner and Joanne Pilkey

A Huge Thanks to our two wonderful assistants, Sophie and John , who helped out all day... and found the Toy Store in Stratford!

Congratulations Everyday Champion Winner...

Bill White!

His photo that appeared in the local Stratford Paper!