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2024 Summer Symphonics
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ALL COURTS ARE GOOD TO GO!
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HOUSE & GROUND CREW WELCOMES YOU ALL
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President Welcome Note
2024 SEASON
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Congratulations to our own Wil Murtaugh, winner of the 2022 USTA/ Eastern Section Courage Award!
Wil Murtaugh is a beyond-deserving recipient of the USTA/Eastern Section COURAGE AWARD. He has not only been a USTA member for over 40 years, but he has also been an advocate, ambassador, captain, coach, and promoter of his most beloved sport. Just to speak of his tennis leadership, he was the president of CNYTA (Central New York Tennis Association) for over ten years. As president, Wil secured grant money to promote youth tennis programs as well as adult and senior beginner programs. Wil was also the President of Sedgwick Farm Tennis Club from 2012-2014.
His tennis resume as captain/player and his affiliation to the USTA speaks for itself, but the true courage, optimism, display of strength and overcoming adversity has come into “real play” since Wil was diagnosed with ALS. Unfortunately, Wil has ALS, which has no cure. Even though one becomes quite handicapped while battling the disease, he has stated on numerous occasions that he wants to continue to play tennis as long as he can. He will continue to play the game he loves in a way that has long fostered a love for it in others.
Membership Benefits
Unlimited court time
No Court Fees for USTA & TACNY league play
Discounts for tournaments, lessons, drills, mixers, and more!
Access to all Club Features below
The health benefits of playing on clay
And more!
Club Features
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Leagues & Tourneys (USTA, TACNY & More)
Sedgwick teams are a mainstay of the CNY tennis world, with team play to meet all playing levels. We also host the annual Al Romeo/CNYTA Tournament (in September), a new Sedgwick Spring Tournament and various Junior tournaments.
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Tennis Instruction
Private lessons can be arranged with either of our club pros, Jason Jeffers (jjeff@twcny.rr.com/ 315-436-9225) or Sam Corso (scorso1@twcny.rr.com/ 315-456-9658
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Mixers, Lessons & Drills
SFTC hosts mixers most weeks during the season! Come play and afterwards enjoy the relaxed atmosphere on our patio to chat with old friends or make new ones. Also, join us for our regular Tuesday evening clinics for intermediate and advanced players, with Jason Jeffers, are also off to a great start. Join Jason and other players at 6pm on Tuesdays (vacation, June 30-July 13). To play, just come out to the club! No need to sign up.
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Social Events
SFTC maintains a busy social calendar. These include an annual opening picnic, breakfast at Wimbledon and mixed doubles barbecues. We also run a series of concerts and other socials that take place in our historic clubhouse or on the grounds!
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The Clubhouse
The clubhouse contains locker rooms, a large meeting room, a kitchen and other facilities. Members enjoy reduced rental fees for use of these facilities.
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Celebrating Over 120 Years
Sedgwick Farm Tennis club was founded in 1897. The club is the only red clay tournament-capable facility between Albany and Buffalo. Its friendly environment welcomes all levels and ages of play to come play, learn and socialize.
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Health Advantages of Clay Court Tennis
“The gritty surface of soft courts allows the foot to slide, which dissipates impact stresses on the ankles, knees, hips and back,” states the magazine in its 2001 story comparing hard court versus soft court surfaces. Hard, unforgiving surfaces force the body to absorb the full impact of starting and stopping.” — Tennis Industry Magazine
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Community Partners
SFTC teams up with other community organizations, from the Dunbar Association through the Sedgwick Neighborhood Association, as well as with tennis facilities from The Cazenovia Club through Drumlins and the Manlius YMCA. We’re proud to be an active part of the CNY community!
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From the Archives
The #1 ranked player in the world plays the #2 ranked player at Sedgwick Farm
Syracuse NY - June 28, 1931 - Top ranked Bill Tilden plays the #2 ranked player, Karel Kozeluh, on Court 6, adjacent to the clubhouse. Original match was rescheduled due to rain. (See rain check below).
