Bakersfield College Tennis Noel Dalton and Marc Gomez will be coaching the Men's and Women's Tennis Teams at Bakersfield College this Spring - come out and support BC Tennis! 2023 BC Women's Tennis Schedule>> 2023 BC Men's Tennis Schedule>> Marc has over three decades of playing and coaching experience. Marc started his tennis teaching career in 1996 as a Tennis Professional at Visalia Racquet Club after competing for the men’s tennis teams at College of the Sequoias in Visalia, CA and Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, CA. He has coached high school boys' and girls' tennis teams which have won team and individual league and sectional championships. Marc teaches private tennis lessons and clinics full-time and is the Garces Memorial High School girls tennis coach. He remains active in tournament and league play. Noel Dalton played for Bakersfield College Men's Tennis in the early 80's and was the recipient of the BC Scholar Athlete Award in 1984 before finishing his degree at Pepperdine University. Noel has been an active USTA League player and Captain. Noel will be coaching the men.

Three spots on the KCTA Board of Directors open each year: Directors serve a 3-year term Monthly Meetings and Service Opportunities to help grow tennis for juniors and adults New ideas and love of the sport are all that is required! Nominations with 10 signatures is due by December 6, 2023- Voting on the nominations will take place in December, 2023 with new terms starting in January, 2024 We would love your input and involvement - please consider fellow players and yourself as possible candidates! The KCTA is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Board Members must be sponsored by tennis community members and are elected to their positions. Jerry Matthews President Melissa Sweaney Vice President Heather Tkac Treasurer Zach Gomez Secretary DIRECTORS Noel Dalton Clare Gilliam Nikki Hiebert Sal Moretti Paul Yanez Contact Information Admin@kctatennis.org (661) 747-4873

Junior Tournament Draws McDonalds Junior Tournament Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled play time. Adult Tournament Draws Barber Honda Tennis Championships Doubles Draws Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled play time. All matches will be played at the Stockdale Country Club.

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KCTA 2024 Annual Report Kern Community Tennis Association Our Purpose The Kern Community Tennis Association (KCTA) is a non-profit, volunteer based organization established in 1965 to develop and grow the game of tennis at all levels for both juniors and adults. The KCTA has a particular interest in partnering with high school tennis programs to help coaches and players acquire the racquets and other equipment they need to be successful. We sponsor free drills for jr. high and high school players as well as younger kids. The KCTA also coordinates and supports a schedule of tennis events and tournaments culminating in the Grand Prix Masters Championships for adults. Want to Participate? We encourage anyone interested in serving on the Board of Directors to contact the KCTA at bkuney@kerntennis.org for more information. The Board of Directors meets periodically throughout the year via e-mail or physical meetings. We also need and warmly welcome volunteers who want to help in the drills we offer to juniors or other outreach programs - please let us know if you are interested! Nominations will be accepted for 2026 KCTA Board positions in November Nominations for 2026 will be accepted in November of 2026 with voting taking place in December 2026. You may nominate yourself or someone you feel is interested in promoting tennis for juniors and adults right here in Kern County. Ten signatures are needed for each nomination. The deadline for the nominations is Monday, December 6, 2026. Refurbished Used Racquets Get A Chance to Shine Again! Thank you to all of you who donated racquets. They were lovingly restrung and regripped and handed over to young men who needed a good racquet to play their best. They now know that they are supported by many men and women they've never met, but who share their love of tennis. Thank You All So Very Much! Tennis Serves Others (TSO) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that unites tennis ladies to organize and promote charitable activities. TSO is partnering with KCTA by collecting gently-used tennis clothing and shoes to support the "Shopping Spree" that is part of our launch of the high school girls' tennis season. This year the Shopping Spree provided over 1500 items to nearly 400 girls. Jerry Matthews receiving a small portion of the gear donated from Kelley McBride, TSO CEO. Advancements In Women's Tennis Article regarding girl's and women's tennis! Read More

KCTA 2023 Awards Kern Community Tennis Association recently recognized Sandy Matthews as the KCTA 2023 Person of the Year and Laura Rice with a Legacy Coach Award. Sandy was honored for her 24 years as the Chairperson and Treasurer of the Ladies Interclub League. The league has been in operation since the 1970s and is a key contributor to the spirit of cooperation that exists in the Bakersfield tennis community. Each year, Sandy and her team devote hundreds of hours to operate the best league in town that provides the camaraderie and competition that thousands of women of all ages have enjoyed. As those who have worked with Sandy can attest, no detail is ever too small. Laura moved to Bakersfield when she was recruited to play for the CSUB women’s tennis team. After a successful college career, Laura went on to be one of the best recreational players in the area, including 14 consecutive County Doubles Championships and being a member of the 1994 USTA National Open Mixed Doubles Team. Laura coached for several years at Bakersfield College and local clubs before joining the Ridgeview High faculty in 1999. She served as the JV coach before becoming the head varsity coach for both boys’ and girls’ tennis in 2007. Laura also heads the PE Department. Although many of her players are first exposed to tennis during their freshman year, her dedication enables Ridgeview to consistently field competitive teams. Her players are known for their love of the sport and respectful attitudes. Laura has changed hundreds of lives in her more than three decades as a youth coach. Pictured from left to right are Robert Limpias, KCTA President, Sandy Matthews, Laura Rice, and Hank Pfister. 2022 Fall Ladies' Clinic For MANY more pictures, click the photo above! Thank you to all who attended and to our pros!

2026 Awards Hank Pfister with 2026 Winner of Hank Pfister Sportsmanship Award, Keen Nguyen. Front Row - Jose Pantoja Tinoco, Alvin Nguyen, Carlos Real, Xavier Montes, and John Eoh Back Row - Jesus Alvarez, Adrian Duran, Keen Nguyen, Hank Pfister, Oliver Hartman, and Joshua Durant Not Pictured - Omar Garcia Kern Community Tennis Association (KCTA) recently honored 11 senior boys for their outstanding sportsmanship, leadership, and work ethic on the court, in the classroom, and in our community. The awards ceremony and dinner were held at Hodel's Country Dining with each young man receiving a plaque and a scholarship check for his accomplishments. Scholarships for this year's honorees totalled $1,900. The award is named in honor of Hank Pfister, a lifelong resident of Bakersfield who spent 13 years on the professional tour and 28 years as the Director of Tennis at Stockdale Country Club. This year's winner was Keen Nguyen from Liberty High School. Finalists were Jesus Alvarez from Arvin High School and Adrian Duran from Golden Valley. Other honorees were Joshua Durant, North; John Eoh, Centennial; Omar Garcia, Foothill; Oliver Hartman, East; Xavier Montes, Wasco; Alvin Nguyen, Golden Valley; Carlos Real, West; and Jose Pantoja Tinoco, Arvin.

HIGH SCHOOL RACQUET AND SHOES DISTRIBUTION 2025-2026 Thank you for your support in making the 2024-2025 Equipment Distribution Program a success. On August 23, 2025 we treated the girls' high school athletes to their chance to get the racquets, shoes, tennis balls and sports bras to help them safely play their best - here are the stats: 150 Racquets 200 pairs of Tennis Shoes 250 Sports Bras 3000 Practice Tennis Balls The boys' season was launched on February 1st with donations of: 100 Racquets 220 pairs of Tennis Shoes 600 Articles of Clothing 2000 Practice Tennis Balls These number don't just happen - they are a result of your support and encouragement and we are grateful! Tehachapi athletes showing off their very PINK tennis shoes and racquets!

Players Drills Tournament Website Read More The Kickoff of the Girls' 2024 Tennis Season is complete. We hosted 20 coaches from 14 schools for a clinic at Stockdale Country Club on August 19. Players' Drills at BRC on August 24 were attended by a record 388 girls for two hours of instruction, lunch (courtesy of Little Caesars), and a "Shopping Spree" that delivered approximately 1500 articles of clothing. The Equipment Distribution on August 29 fulfilled requests from 22 schools for gear with a retail value of nearly $100,000. That gear included 150 racquets, 305 pairs of shoes, 610 pairs of socks, over 1000 sports bras, 381 pairs of compression shorts, 252 visors, 129 tennis backpacks, and approximately 3000 practice balls. This is made possible through the generosity of members of our community, partnerships with key suppliers, support of the high school coaches, and the hard work of a great many people. That last group is listed below, and we sincerely apologize if we have failed to include anyone. -KCTA Board of Directors VOLUNTEERS Randy Crider, Dan Rutherford, Manny Gonzales, Tom Curran, Al Johnson, Megan Carnegie, Laurie Haagsma, Minda Owens, Rhonda Slegers, Linette Holliday, Agnes Dejong, Ashley South, Natalie Chene, Trellis Green, Ella Periera, Kaylee Periera, Janet Strandberg, Beth Kuney, Scott Kuney, Jon Raichelson, Sal Moretti, Zeb Duket, Tammy Duket, Adrian Araya, Lauren Mayhew, Brian Yanez, Joe Fike, Edgar Pankey, Jonni Seymour, Mark Windes, Marty Crider, Marjorie Levin, Camille Hanson, Andrea Ames, Eli Jimenez, David Rous, Kristen Villa, Cannon Creese, Tiffany Gill, Patrick Henderson, Sandy Matthews, Melissa Sweaney, Nikki Hiebert, Heather Tkac, Zach Gomez, Noel Dalton, Ashley Periera, Paul Yanez, Jerry Matthews & Robert Limpias. COURT INSTRUCTORS Ryan Chavez, Mark Fredriksz, Zach Gomez, Manny Gonzales, Bre Hiebert Bob Kelly, Hannah Kratt, Abraham Maldonado, Jay Manibo, Eli Noel, Hannah Purvis, Art Sherwyn, Jonni Seymour, Buddy Turl & Anthony Renteria.

Testimonials All Videos-----Thank-you @joefike68 SNAPS! — Kern Community Tennis Association Boys Tennis Season Kickoff Bakersfield Life Feb 28, 2025 By Lisa Kimble Read Article UPCOMING EVENTS June 6 - 7 - USTA L6 Jr. Central Cal Championships at BRC. 12-14 - Frank Thiessen Memorial Tournament at BRC. 2026 Event Calendar Frank Thiessen Memorial Tournament Singles & Doubles/Mixed June 12 - 14 Thank you to everyone that has entered to participate in the Frank Thiessen Memorial Tournament, presented by Bakersfield Mazda, taking place June 12–14, 2026 at the Bakersfield Racquet Club. If you have any questions please call Jerry at 747-4873. Draws 2025 KCTA Impact Report Read Full Report BAKERSFIELD RECOGNIZED AS USTA SOCAL'S FIRST TENNIS TOWN! Read Here Proclamation Our tennis community and tradition were recognized in a brief ceremony on BRC's center court during the BTOpen. Trevor Kronemann, SCTA Executive Director, presented an award to local leaders recognizing Bakersfield as its inaugural Tennis Town. Receiving the award on behalf of our tennis community were Mayor Karen Goh, Tracy Burrell, Hank Pfister, Mark Fredriksz, Zach Gomez, Dave Krueger, and Robert Limpias. In response, Mayor Goh issued a proclamation declaring March 17 - 23 to be Bakersfield Loves Tennis Week. Learn more by clicking on the links to read the article, proclamation, or watch the video.