Lost Mountain Tennis Center

Charity Tennis Tournament a Success at Lost Mountain
Recently the Lost Mountain Community Tennis Association held its first annual Halloween Charity Fright Festival Tennis Tournament to raise money for the community tennis association and the Calvary Children’s Home. The event was held at the Lost Mountain Tennis Center. The tournament included events for men, women and children. There were 110 entrants in the tournament which raised funds for LMCTA of which a donation will be made to Calvary Children’s Home. Participants were given a players bag that included a t-shirt, gift cards and other prizes provided by sponsors. Donations were also accepted as many community partners and players generously supported this endeavor.

A player’s party was held at the Aspen’s restaurant on Dallas Highway in Marietta. Hors d’oevres and soft drinks were served. LMCTA President, Andre Squires thanked everyone for participating in the tournament and supporting LMCTA and Calvary Children’s Home. Mr. Squires then introduced LMCTA board members who included vice-president, Jim Hunter, staff liaison Traci Thomas, secretary Sandy Moore, board member Henry Oliver and treasurer Angela Bay. Mr. Squires turned it over to Jim Hunter who gave an update on the formation of Lost Mountain Community Tennis Association and the importance placed on everyone in the community to the success of LMCTA. Brian Busby, the Director of Administration at Calvary Children’s Home thanked everyone for supporting Calvary Children’s Home and highlighted Calvary’s history and mission in the community. Jennifer McMurray, a recipient of a home and family at Calvary shared her heart-wrenching story of not knowing her family and what Calvary Children’s Home has meant to her. The announcements were then turned over to Traci Thomas and Henry Oliver for a raffle of prizes.

There were many great prizes donated by sponsors who included Babolat, Golfsmith, Momsoncall, Home Depot, Cobb EMC, Suzuki, La Parrilla, Aspen’s, Moe’s, Sotto Sotto and Cross Creek. Pictures of the tournament and players party were taken and will be highlighted in the future. It was clear by the turn out for the tournament and the community support, that the 2009 LMCTA Halloween Charity Fright Festival Tennis Tournament was a success.

Lost Mountain Community Tennis Association

Lost Mountain Tennis Center is forming a Community Tennis Association called The Lost Mountain Tennis Association.  Our mission statement is:

The purpose of our CTA is to provide tennis opportunities and programs for individuals in our community who ordinarily may not have the opportunity to participate.  We will develop and grow tennis programs for West Cobb and its surrounding areas that will enhance participants experience and improve the quality of their lives.

We hope in the future to build upon the foundation of lifetime sports with the introduction of Pickleball courts. Pickleball will enable individuals, young and old to participate in lifetime sports and maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.

Our slogan is:

"A Mountain Above"

If you would like to get involved feel free to give Traci a call or email. For more information, contact Traci Thomas at (770) 528-8525 or traci.thomas@cobbcounty.org.

Tennis Tip:

The Follow-Through for a Beginner

The follow-through is a mirror into what is wrong or right in a stroke. One that wraps around your neck like over-cooked pasta usually sends the ball out wide. A sharp downward motion makes the ball go straight down towards the court. Stopping the stroke at contact causes the ball to sail.  The best follow-through for a beginner is to finish the shot smoothly with your racquet on edge as though you have a penny on the top edge. Always pose at the end and check out the ending. You will really be able to tell the difference.

by Staff Pro Henry Oliver

Award Winning Facility!!!

Lost Mountain Tennis Center was named ‘Outstanding Tennis Facility' for 2006 by the United States Tennis Association. This is a prestigious award that goes to a select few of the thousands of tennis facilities throughout the country. The official announcement was made during the annual USTA meeting held in New York in conjunction with the US Open. The award recognizes those facilities based on the overall facilities quality and structure and the facilities programs in promoting tennis and serving the community. All award winners will be inscribed on a large wall plaque displayed in the lobby of the USTA National Tennis Center , site of the US Open.  See the list of facility winners on the USTA web site.

Other Recent Awards
Lost Mountain Tennis Center awarded 'Organization of the Year' for 2004 by the USTA-Georgia.