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 Feb - 2026 5 - High School Equipment Distribution at BRC. 23-27 - Barber Honda Championships Singles & Mixed Doubles at SCC. March - 2026 2-6 - Barber Honda Championships at SCC Doubles. 16-22 - Bakersfield Tennis Open at BRC. 2026 Event Calendar Draws Tennis Championships Singles & Mixed Doubles Feb 23-27 Doubles March 2-6 Entry Form For more information contact the tournament Director, Mark Windes. 661-565-5714 mwindes@stockdalecountryclub.com 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. HANK PFISTER SPORTMANSHIP AWARD Rafael Panjoja receiving the Hank Pfister Sportsmanship Award from its namesake. 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 $2,100. 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 Rafael Pantoja from Arvin High School. Finalists were Brysen Limpias, Garces Memorial High School; Andres Acevedo Ramirez, West High; and Kevin Corral Santos, Ridgeview High. Other honorees were Juan Alfaro, Mira Monte; Andres Balderas, Golden Valley; Zeb Duket, Bakersfield Christian; Anthony Jimenez, East; Andres Martinez, Arvin; Alex NewKirk, East; and Kevin Ordaz, Foothill. Pictured from left to right in the photo are: KCTA President Jerry Matthews, Hank Pfister, Kevin Ordaz, Alex Newkirk, Juan Alfaro, Brysen Limpias, Rafael Pantoja, Andres Balderas, Andres Martinez, Andres Acevedo Ramirez, Anthony Jimenez, Zeb Duket, and Kevin Corral Santos.

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.

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.

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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!

KCTA is providing Tennis Scholarships to high school players KCTA began sponsoring professional instruction for high school players in the summer of 2021. Since that time more than 400 student athletes have benefitted from up to 15 hours of small group instruction. This has been made possible through the support of our sponsors and partnerships with local teaching professionals and Bakersfield’s four private clubs. These scholarship lessons are available to players from every high school in Kern County, but the request must come through the team coach. Player eligibility will be determined by a demonstrated commitment to the sport, agreement to attend at least 90% of the sessions, and financial need. There is no cost to the players or their schools. For more information, contact Jerry Matthews at jerrymatthews004@gmail.com

2022 FALL KCTA LADIES' CLINIC November 2, 2022 @ Stockdale Country Club Pictures from 2022 Fall Ladies Clinic A plethora of prizes led to wonderful raffle ticket sales - thank you to all who donated and all who came out to enjoy a beautiful SUNNY day of tennis!

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

2022 - 2023 KCTA Burrell Sportsmanship Award Presented Past Recipients 2007-08: Julie Hutton & Aaron Dobie 2008-09: Carly Tucker & Nick Jacobs 2009-10: Lily Schuler & Tyler Thoms 2010-11: Zoe Tucker & Blaine Davenport 2011-12: Isabel Donaldson & David Perez 2012-13: Carlee Henderson & Tim Roe 2013-14: Taylor Touchstone & John M. Flores 2014-15: Grace Booth & Zach Gomez 2015-16: Madeline Kuney & Jack Han 2016-17: Madison Swaney & Raguvir Kunani 2017-18: Erica Paradise & Moses Jimenez 2018-19: Tiffany Chau & Juan Contreras 2019-20: Sofia Zaletel & Tyler Howard 2020-21: Monika McKenna & Sage Nguyen 2021-22: Natalie Tun & Alexis Ordaz 2022-23: Breanna Hiebert Congratulations to Breanna Hiebert of Bakersfield Christian High School - the 2022 KCTA Burrell Sportsmanship Award Winner! Breanna with her mother and father, Darrin and Nikki, her brother Cade and grandmother Carolyn Rosales, Sadie Padilla, Alina Garcia, Kylee Limpias, Tracy Macnair Burrell, Lindsay Young, Breanna Hiebert, Hannah Kratz, and Mailee Francisco Not Pictured: Galilea Villasenor, Itzel Franco, and Angela Rubio De La Torre On December 7, 2022, KCTA recognized twelve student athletes for their sportsmanship and leadership. The winner of this year’s Tracy Macnair Burrell Sportsmanship Award is Breanna Hiebert from Bakersfield Christian High School. Bre is an outstanding student with a 4.3 GPA who is described by teachers as hard-working and respectful. She picked up her first racquet at the age of 4 and, under the early guidance of her great-uncle Frank Thiessen, she was named the #1 player for BCHS her freshman year and each year thereafter. She ended her high school career by finishing in 2nd place for the Sectional Singles title and finished in the top 3 spots in doubles the two preceding years. In addition to working on her own game, Bre has helped her teammates and younger children develop their skills using patience and kindness. That kindness is on display in her own matches where she treats opponents with respect and is known for fair line calls and overall great sportsmanship. Bre says that she "always treats her opponents with respect because she realizes there is more to the game than just the competition." Joining Breanna as finalists for this year’s award were Rosales, Sadie Padilla, Alina Garcia, Kylee Limpias, Tracy Macnair Burrell, Lindsay Young, Breanna Hiebert, Hannah Kratz, and Mailee Francisco, Galilea Villasenor, Itzel Franco, and Angela Rubio De La Torre . All were excellent nominees, and we wish them the very best as they graduate this year.

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!