Carefree Hosts Third Annual Susan Alvy Memorial Tournament

January 24, 2017 | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff


Jeff Snow (left) and Brad Shafran (second from left) won the "A" Division finals at the third annual Susan Alvy Memorial Tournament at Carefree Racquet Club.

Carefree Racquet Club in Merrick hosted the third annual Susan Alvy Memorial Tournament last month, continuing its tradition of honoring the late Susan Alvy, who was the manager of Rockville Racquet Club for many years as well as a member of the Long Island USTA League Committee. 

“One of Susan’s favorite events at Rockville Racquet was the Men’s Doubles Holiday Tournament,” said Kathy Miller. “She would tell me how she loved watching the great tennis followed by schmoozing with the players afterwards.  The players loved seeing her there as much as she loved being there!”

Susan lost her battle to cancer in November 2014 and players that had played in the tournament asked Miller if she would continue running it.

“It was an honor to do so and we all knew it had to have Susan’s name attached,” said Miller.  “I am so happy that this tournament continues in Susan’s name.”

The tournament consisted of Men’s Doubles with an “A” division for 4.5-5.0 players and a “B” division for 3.5-4.0 players.  All players played in a final round followed by a breakfast and a trophy presentation by Susan’s sister, Judy Weiss. 

“We are so happy that each year either Judy or Susan’s daughter Debbie have joined us to give out the trophies,” added Miller.

This year’s winners and finalists are:

►“A” Division Winners: Brad Shafran and Jeff Snow.

►“A” Division Finalists: Jon Bonnet & Keith Mattes

►“B” Division Winners: Chris Wolfe & Shahzeb Mirza. 

►“B” Division Finalists: Tomas Kukla & Sammy Tam


The "B" Division winners and finalists with Susan Alvy's sister, Judy Weiss. 


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