Social Events and Tournaments
Social Events
Ladies Morning Quad
Mondays, 9:00am - 11:00am
Men's Night Out
Thursdays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Ladies Night Out
Wednesdays TBA
Monthly Mixers
Fall Costume Mixer
Friday, November 7th
Time to pull out those favorite Halloween costumes ONE MORE TIME! $20/members, $30 non-members.
In the News
Results from the Louisiana State Claycourt Junior Open Championship:
John Woodard won the Boys 18�¢??s singles.
John Woodard and John Michealis won the Boys 18�¢??s Doubles.
Catherine Ragon won the Girls 16�¢??s Singles.
Reid Michealis placed 4th in the Boys 12�¢??s singles.
Upcoming Tennis Tournaments
1st Annual Franco's Member/Guest Tournament
October 17 - 19, 2008
Men's and Women's Doubles, Divisions: Open, 8.0, 7.0, 6.0, 5.0
$50/team to include player gift, food and drink and Saturday Night Party!
First match loss consolation format
Tournament Committee: Brett Custer, Patrick Lewis, Therina Steenkamp, Rob Williams and Barbara Lewis
For more information contact 792.0260
Jr. Fall Tennis Classic Tournament
Dates September 19 - 21
Franco's Club Championship
Dates and Times TBA
Jingle Bell Classic Tournament
Dates and Times TBA
Spring Charitable Tournament
Dates and Times TBA
Past Tournaments:
Pete's Challenge Charity Tennis Tournament
April 10 - 13
Mixed doubles with 5.5, 6.5, 7.5, 8.5 and open divisions
Tournament Directors: Patrick Lewis, Rob Williams, Therina Steenkamp
$50 entry fee per person
Each entrant will receive tournament t-shirt and one meal ticket (guest meal ticket $15)
Because there was such a short time between the time Pete was diagnosed with MDS, a form of leukemia, and his death, he and his children had very little time to prepare for his leaving. Pete had no time to make preparations, funding or otherwise, for his children and their futures. Pete asked that we all take good care of his children, knowing that we would always do what is best for them. This Tennis Tournament is the one chance we have to let people know how much we cared about Pete, and about Pete's Challenge. We propose a beautiful legacy left for Pete's children. Every dollar raised through this tournament will go towards Pete's three children's college education.
Northshore Jr. Challenge
Date TBA
Boy's and Girl's, ages 10-18, singles and doubles
Surface type : Clay, Hard
Junior Event open to members and non members, statewide
Registration must be done at www.usta.com, registration is only available online
Tournament ID number is TBA
Entry fee for singles is $TBA and doubles is $TBA, entry fee must be paid before tournament begins
Play will start Friday night at 4 pm. Saturday play will start at 8 am and go all day and then Sunday starting at 8 or 9 and go most of the day
There will be no courts available for members during that weekend, possibly Sunday afternoon.
Rich Mauti Charity Tennis Tournament
Mauti Tournament will not be held in 2008...look for it again in 2009!
It is that time of the year again for the 12th Annual Rich Mauti Cancer Fund Tennis Classic, to be held at Franco's, DATE TBA. The Rich Mauti Tennis Classic was formed as a fund raiser for the Rich Mauti Cancer Fund.
Formed in 1981, The Rich Mauti Cancer Fund, is a voluntary, non-profit organization designed to raise money for cancer research, education and screenings, with all funds to be utilized in the State of Louisiana; the state, by the way, with the highest incident rate in the nation for several major types of cancer. This was created to assure that all funds raised would remain locally with no administrative costs.
The ultimate goal of the organization is to build a cancer treatment and alternative or complementary research facility to give the people of Louisiana the most updated treatment care available.
The Rich Mauti Tennis Classic received the certificate of merit for 2006 from the Louisiana Tennis Association as one of the best charity tournaments in the state. Each year the tournament gets bigger and better with other 250 players from all over the state participating last year. The tournament is open to members and non-members of Franco's, and to all levels of play. The divisions range from 5.5 through 8.5 and include an open division.
During the event meals are provided for the participants. Dinner is provided Thursday and Friday with breakfast and lunch provided Saturday and Sunday.
Franco's is honored to host this great charity event again in 2008. For more information about the tournament or to sign up, please contact the Tennis Desk at 985.792.0260. For more information about The Rich Mauti Cancer Fund, please visit www.richmauticancerfund.com. We look forward to seeing everybody on the court!
2007 Results for Jingle Bell Classic Tournament
December 7 - 9th [download flyer]
Winners in the tournament:
5.0 division - Christy and Steve Wagner (Francos members)
6.0 division - Deborah and John Fournet (PAC members)
7.0 division - Mike Mayronne and Michelle Vitellaro (Francos members)
8.0 division - Chad Bloodworth (Francos member)and Christy Erickson (PAC member)
Open division - Sean O'Connell ( PAC member) and Therina Steenkamp (Francos Tennis pro)
