This article by anca colbert was originally published in the ojai valley guide magazine summer 2019 issue. Tracy austin is being honored at the ojai tennis tournament. 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. The first tennis tournament in ojai was held on that court in 1893. The weil tennis academy challenger is a professional tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. Tracy austin won titles in ojai before becoming a major champion in pro tennis as just a teenager. The ojai 118th annual junior tournament level 3 sanctioned by. The ojai tennis tournament canceled because of coronavirus. The award winning golf course in combination with exceptional golf services and staff make this a premier southern california golf resort.
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. For more information call 805 6465581 ex 390 or visit the ord office at 510 park rd. Final 118th ojai tennis results southern california. 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 120th annual ojai valley tennis tournament will be played april 2226, 2020. Ojai tennis tournament usta southern california tennis news. This corner of ventura county is home of the worldrenowned ojai music festival and the centuryold ojai tennis tournament, as well as a. 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. Tennis legend tracy austin set to be honored at 2018 ojai tennis tournament. The following year, the ojai tennis club sponsored intercounty competition, teaming with ventura to challenge santa barbara. The ojai village is filled with unique shops, exquisite restaurants, art galleries, and spas. Prize money will be awarded in the mens and womens open based on the number of entries and is subject to tournament discretion.
Annual ojai tennis tournament grant equal prize money. 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. Ojai ebook by richard hoye 9781439635919 rakuten kobo. Here are some interesting dates in our valleys history 1853 prospectors moved on to land, sold by fernando tico, looking for oil. 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. Previous post julie heldman book signing is saturday at the ojai. The ojai experience the lavender inn ojai california. The tournament holds amateur competitions for boys and girls and pacific10 now pac12 competitions. 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. Proceeds from event promote cycling safety and education in local schools. Ojai history sharing the history of the ojai valley. 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. By tradition at the best amateur tennis tournament around. Ojai valley tennis club po box 482 ojai, ca 93024 get directions.
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. The golf course and facilities at the ojai valley inn are among the best in north america. Call tennis director scott burton to arrange private lessons. 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. 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. 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. Lots of cool videos and a look back at past events. An illustrated history is the definite book on local history. A 1905 book on place names in the united states records the name ojai as being derived from an indigenous. It is part of the association of tennis professionals atp challenger tour. 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.
All the past champions and finalists for the ojai tennis tournament are now available in book form. 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. Thanks to the generous support of the ojai valley tennis club, we offer youth tennis scholarships. Guests are also welcome to use our complimentary pingpong tables and basketball court. Prestigious ojai tennis tournament canceled amid coronavirus. Visitor information the ojai ojai tennis tournament. As part of his involvement with valley and the town, then nordhoff, sherman thacher helped found the ojai athletic club in 1894. Orange county had produced the past two champions in the ojai high school boys tournament. Julie heldman book signing is saturday at the ojai. Posted march 16, 2020 2020 ojai tennis tournament cancelled. It has been held annually in ojai, california, united states, since 2010. Date, time, results, bracket, location, tv info and latest news for the 2020 pac12 tennis championships on april 2225 in ojai, california.
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. Keep track of the winners of each of our great open and novice tournaments by. These limits are formulated based on present court. Ojai valley tennis club co craig fugle jr tournament director 1267 fierro dr ojai, ca 93023. The ojai is the longeststanding amateur tournament in the united states, but that doesnt mean we do not continue to improve and innovate. Tournament sponsors thanks to all our 2016 tournament sponsors as the sponsorpromoter of the ojai tennis tournament, the ojai valley tennis club, inc. Championship match results from the 118th 2018 ojai tennis tournament pac12 mens team championship. Participants announced for the ojai valley tennis tournament april 2527, 2019. Friday hot sheet at the ojai usta southern california. Matching service we will match you with other tennis partners automatically based on your skill level and match history. Mens record bookwomens record bookmens pac 12 championswomens pac12 championsmens ncaa historywomens ncaa.
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 sleepy, spa reputation of ojai pronounced ohhi belies one of the busier civic schedules of any california community its size. This year we are highlighting the pac12 championships, with the men playing a team. Ojai tennis country club rd, ojai, california 93023 rated 4. Ojai, california familypedia fandom powered by wikia. This event is one of the oldest amateur tennis tournaments in the u. The draw size limits for each junior division have been set by the ojai tournament committee for the 2018 ojai.
Play with tennis players at this location libbey park. Special events during the year include the ojai music festival. The 2015 ojai tennis tournament, ojai, california youtube. For the first time in the events threeyear team tournament history. Welcome to the 112th ojai welcome to the 112th ojai tennis tournament. Tracy austin named ojai tournament honoree southern. The vcjta offers tennis tournaments to juniors ages 6 to 18. Ojai hosts the ojai, a fourday amateur tennis tournament that has become a tradition for the guests here.