Tournament sponsors thanks to all our 2016 tournament sponsors as the sponsorpromoter of the ojai tennis tournament, the ojai valley tennis club, inc. Orange county had produced the past two champions in the ojai high school boys tournament. Ojai tennis tournament usta southern california tennis news. International tennis hall of famer tracy austin has been named the tournament honoree for the 118th ojai tennis tournament and will be celebrated at a special fundraiser during the event, which runs from april 2529 headquartered in downtown ojais venerable libbey park. Participants announced for the ojai valley tennis tournament april 2527, 2019. For the first time in the events threeyear team tournament history. It has been held annually in ojai, california, united states, since 2010. Previous post julie heldman book signing is saturday at the ojai. Libbey park is also the home of the public tennis courts used for the finals of the ojai tennis tournament and the libbey bowl amphitheater which hosts ojais famous music festival and numerous other concerts and events throughout the year. The ojai tennis tournament canceled because of coronavirus.
This year we are highlighting the pac12 championships, with the men playing a team. As part of his involvement with the town, then called nordhoff, sherman thacher assisted in founding the ojai athletic club in 1894, and the next year, william thacher decided to form a club devoted to. It is part of the association of tennis professionals atp challenger tour. It is the oldest tennis tournament west of the mississippi river founded in the 1887 and has been an early competition for many players who went on to earn one or more grand slam titles. Julie heldman book signing is saturday at the ojai julie heldman was twice ranked no. This event is one of the oldest amateur tennis tournaments in the u. Matching service we will match you with other tennis partners automatically based on your skill level and match history. Libbey park provides a majestic setting for such popular annual events as the ojai valley tennis tournament in april, the oldest amateur tennis tournament of its kind, which began in 1900 and helped launch the careers of billie jean king and arthur ashe. The weil tennis academy challenger is a professional tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. While today would have been the official start of the 120th ojai tennis tournament, the ojai marketing committee ha accfqxhdak time ago 4 days via twitter web app replyretweetfavorite. Ojai hosts the ojai, a fourday amateur tennis tournament that has become a tradition for the guests here. An illustrated history is the definite book on local history.
Tracy austin is being honored at the ojai tennis tournament. Championship match results from the 118th 2018 ojai tennis tournament pac12 mens team championship. Posted march 16, 2020 2020 ojai tennis tournament cancelled. Annual ojai tennis tournament grant equal prize money. The sleepy, spa reputation of ojai pronounced ohhi belies one of the busier civic schedules of any california community its size. The ojai experience the lavender inn ojai california. By tradition at the best amateur tennis tournament around. Prize money will be awarded in the mens and womens open based on the number of entries and is subject to tournament discretion. The 120th annual ojai valley tennis tournament will be played april 2226, 2020. The tournament holds amateur competitions for boys and girls and pacific10 now pac12 competitions. As part of his involvement with the town, then called nordhoff, sherman thacher assisted in founding the ojai athletic club in 1894, and the next year, william thacher decided to form a club devoted to tennis, and so the ojai valley tennis club was born. Tracy austin won titles in ojai before becoming a major champion in pro tennis as just a teenager.
The award winning golf course in combination with exceptional golf services and staff make this a premier southern california golf resort. Friday hot sheet at the ojai usta southern california. Solanos men and womens tennis teams attend the 118th annual ojai tennis tournament every year at the end of april, california colleges d1, d2, d3 and communityjunior. All the past champions and finalists for the ojai tennis tournament are now available in book form. Thursdays hot sheet from the ojai see the latest results and thursdays pac12 quarterfinals schedule at.
For more information call 805 6465581 ex 390 or visit the ord office at 510 park rd. Final 118th ojai tennis results southern california. The ojai is the longeststanding amateur tournament in the united states, but that doesnt mean we do not continue to improve and innovate. The following year, the ojai tennis club sponsored intercounty competition, teaming with ventura to challenge santa barbara. Play with tennis players at this location libbey park. Mens record bookwomens record bookmens pac 12 championswomens pac12 championsmens ncaa historywomens ncaa. William thacher brother of sherman thacher founded the ojai valley tennis club in 1895 and this group has been organizing the ojai tennis tournament ever since. This corner of ventura county is home of the worldrenowned ojai music festival and the centuryold ojai tennis tournament, as well as a. If you would like to purchase a copy of the ojai record of events and have it mailed to you, or if you have a correction that needs to be made. This article by anca colbert was originally published in the ojai valley guide magazine summer 2019 issue. The 2015 ojai tennis tournament, ojai, california youtube.
Tennis legend tracy austin set to be honored at 2018 ojai tennis tournament. Date, time, results, bracket, location, tv info and latest news for the 2020 pac12 tennis championships on april 2225 in ojai, california. Ojai ebook by richard hoye 9781439635919 rakuten kobo. Usc claims fourth pac12 mens tennis tournament title. This corner of ventura county is home of the worldrenowned ojai music festival and the centuryold ojai tennis tournament, as well as a concentration of topquality boarding schools. While today would have been the official start of the 120th ojai tennis tournament, the ojai marketing committee ha accfqxhdak time ago 3 days via twitter web app replyretweetfavorite.
The draw size limits for each junior division have been set by the ojai tournament committee for the 2018 ojai. Call tennis director scott burton to arrange private lessons. Lots of cool videos and a look back at past events. Proceeds from event promote cycling safety and education in local schools. Welcome to the 112th ojai welcome to the 112th ojai tennis tournament. Here are some interesting dates in our valleys history 1853 prospectors moved on to land, sold by fernando tico, looking for oil. Ojai history sharing the history of the ojai valley.
It is the oldest tennis tournament west of the mississippi river founded in 1896 and has been an early competition for many players who went on to earn one or more grand slam titles. Thanks to the generous support of the ojai valley tennis club, we offer youth tennis scholarships. The ojai 118th annual junior tournament level 3 sanctioned by. Ojai valley tennis club co craig fugle jr tournament director 1267 fierro dr ojai, ca 93023. Julie heldman book signing is saturday at the ojai. Tradition is still on center court at the ojai valley tennis tournament, still plugging away from the baseline, but at 86, it has managed to lose a step or two. Special events during the year include the ojai music festival. As part of his involvement with valley and the town, then nordhoff, sherman thacher helped found the ojai athletic club in 1894. Prestigious ojai tennis tournament canceled amid coronavirus. Ojai valley tennis club po box 482 ojai, ca 93024 get directions. Tracy austin named ojai tournament honoree southern. Visitor information the ojai ojai tennis tournament. The golf course and facilities at the ojai valley inn are among the best in north america. The vcjta offers tennis tournaments to juniors ages 6 to 18.
A 1905 book on place names in the united states records the name ojai as being derived from an indigenous. Keep track of the winners of each of our great open and novice tournaments by. Guests are also welcome to use our complimentary pingpong tables and basketball court. Ojai, california familypedia fandom powered by wikia. Ojai by richard hoye, jane mclenahan, tom moore, and the. In its prestigious history, the ojai has hosted a legion of alltime tennis greats on its courts, including bill tilden, tony trabert, bobby riggs, jack. The ojai village is filled with unique shops, exquisite restaurants, art galleries, and spas. These limits are formulated based on present court. The first tennis tournament in ojai was held on that court in 1893. Read more about the lake and other recreational facilities from a 1958 article on the ojai history. The ojai valley tennis tournament is only one of a multitude of activities that tennis fans and visitors can partake in while visiting ojai, an idyllic destination for those who know the more intricate settings of southern california. Ojai tennis country club rd, ojai, california 93023 rated 4.
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