THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM (08/13/00)

THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM

30 youths learn rudiments of tennis at Soyuzivka camp

by Zenon Snylyk

KERHONKSON, N.Y. - A group of 30 youths - 17 boys and 13 girls - kept the yellow tennis balls flying on the courts of the Ukrainian National Association's Soyuzivka resort in the Catskills in the 32nd annual Tennis Camp from July 16 through July 27. The campers lost only the last day to passing showers, but by then they were preoccupied with packing for the journey home.

With almost perfect tennis weather from day one, the campers spent an average of five hours a day in morning, afternoon and evening sessions, learning all the rudiments of tennis on and off the courts. Calisthenics and running supplemented oral lessons, demonstrations and practice that convered proper form, tactics and strategy. In the evening hours they enjoyed a bit of dancing before hitting the sack.

During the concluding stages of the 12-day camp the youngsters matched their powers in round-robin tournaments in three groups of boys and two groups of girls.

The final results were as follows:

Boys A: 1. Nick Sikaczynsky, 2. Roman Roik, 3. Bohdan Porytko;
Boys B: 1. Bohdan Protyniak, 2. Orchyk Jasinsky, 3. Nick Milan;
Boys C: 1. Bobby Blackburst, 2. Taras Kulynych, 3. Matthew Rogozinsky;
Girls A: 1. Christine Cready, 2. Diana chirovsky, 3. Dara Denysyk;
Girls B: 1. Natalia Sikaczynsky, 2. Katie Stroface, 3. Lidia Yadlos.

Chosen as the best campers were: Ariana Flis, Dara Denysyk, Markian Hadzewycz and Stefan Milan. They received awards at the camp banquet on Wednesday, July 26, as did the tournament group finalists. All campers received certificates of attendance.

As in all previous years, the Tennis Camp was conducted by George Sawchak and Zenon Snylyk. Assisting them were counselors Luba Wojnow, Christine Telan, Ulana Tatunchak, Laryssa Szczupak, Victor Sulzynsky, Dan Di Bono and Andy Bluj.

Branch 120 holds annual golf outing

ALIQUIPPA, Pa. - The fifth annual golf outing of UNA Branch 120 of Aliquippa, Pa., was a success, as 88 golfers and 10 volunteers, as well as guests from Branches 120 and 161, gathered on July 8 at the Beaver Creek Meadows Country Club. The golf tournament was followed by a picnic that was enjoyed by all. Many prizes and trophies were given. The purpose of the golf outing is to promote fraternity among club members and the Ukrainian community. The annual outing has become a tradition of Branch 120. Seen in the photo above are members of the committee who contributed to the golf outing's success: Mark Szedney, club secretary; Ron Evushak, scorekeeper; Mike Oros, vice-president; Val Erjavec and Ernie Turnpike, members; and Tim Helm, trustee.

- Eli Matiash

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