George Orthodontics, with offices in Everett and Snohomish, have signed on as a sponsor for this year’s tournament. Go to https://www.georgeorthodontics.com/ to learn more about them.

Why would I choose to play the Summer Smash, rather than a USTA tournament?– Most USTA tournaments charge between $55-65 for singles, many don’t offer doubles and none offer mixed doubles. The Summer Smash charges $30 for singles, and $25 per doubles player, and EVERY player receives a tournament t-shirt. The focus of USTA tournaments is to compile points and rise in the rankings; at the Snohomish Summer Smash, it’s not about the points! We believe competition can be fun as well.

When do matches start?– The tournament will start at 12 pm on July 22nd; from there on out, matches will start each morning at 9 am. Matches will go until dark, playing under our court lights.

I want to play, but I have to work one day- Email the Tournament Director, and let him know your schedule; we may have flexibility to enable you to play.

What’s the difference between Silver and Gold?– Players taking part in the Gold Division are high Varsity players; many have played in USTA Intermediate and Advanced tournaments, and some have competed at State. Silver Division players are lower Varsity and JV players, who have maybe played a USTA Beginners or Intermediate tournament or two.

1. How long have you been playing tennis?   I have been playing tennis since I was about 5 years old. So 13 years.
2. Where do you practice?  I practice at Harbor Square, during the summers I would play at Snohomish summer camps as well.
3. Do you play other tournaments?  I play other tournaments quite often. Before covid, USTA tournaments were a normal part of my life and a typical weekend.
4. What is your proudest accomplishment so far in tennis?  My proudest accomplishment so far in tennis would be winning Wesco district title back to back the last two years.
5. Do you have a favorite player?  My favorite player is Marci Fucsovics. He grew up in the same small town in Hungary that my family is from. He also just made it into the quarterfinals at Wimbledon, his best tournament so far.
6. How would you describe your game?  I’ve had trouble with this question before as it’s very hard for me to describe my own game. In singles I prefer long rallies where I am able to move my opponent around. But in doubles, serve and volley is my go-to as it is the most effective.
7. What are your future plans in the sport?  My future plans in the sport are vast. At University of Oregon, where I am going to college, I will be the team manager for the men’s team so I will be in charge of stringing rackets and game-day activities. My degree will be in sports business and with my love for tennis who knows what will come after that. I know for sure I will be a lifelong member at Harbor Square (unless Andy kicks me out).

The Snohomish Summer Smash announces that McDaniel’s Do It Center, winner of the Everett Herald Reader’s Choice award for “Best Hometown Hardware Store” and meeting every hardware, paint, yard and garden need in Snohomish since 1966, will be the Premier Sponsor for the tournament this year. McDaniel’s has been a longtime supporter of athletics in the Snohomish Community; please visit them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/mcdanieldoitcenter, or their website at https://www.mcdanielsdoitcenter.com/.

The rains stopped, the Sun came out, the courts dried off, and 44 players from 27 schools showed up to the SHS courts and spent the day playing competitive tennis. When the dust settled, there were seven division champions…

After a one-year hiatus, the Junior Smash tennis tournament will be returning to the Snohomish High School tennis courts on Saturday, June 12th. A one-day singles tournament, the Junior Smash is an opportunity for players ages 11-15 to play competitive tennis and develop their game. Boys and Girls will have each have two age groups, 11-13 and 14-15, with each age group having two divisions: Gold and Silver Singles. Trophies will be awarded to each division winner. Cost to play is $15

The COVID-19 Pandemic claimed another victim, as this year’s Summer Smash has been officially canceled. Over the last five years, we have enjoyed watching hundreds of players take part in quality competition; for the graduating Seniors, we’re disappointed that we won’t have one more chance to watch you play.  For everyone else, we hope to see you at the 2021 Summer Smash, taking place July 22nd-25th.  

Because the Summer Smash takes place at the Snohomish High School courts, it requires approval from the school district. In discussions with officials it was confirmed that the County needs to be in Phase 3 in order for the tournament to take place.  For that reason it has been decided to move the tournament to August, beginning the evening of Thursday the 13th, and culminating with finals on Sunday the 16th. Deadline to register is 11:59 pm on Friday, August 7th.