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Your Monthly News & Updates / Read what's new with USTA Kentucky
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PRESIDENT'S CORNER
It is almost Thanksgiving and a time in our calendar year to reflect upon all that we have for which we are thankful and grateful. I am happy to share that we have over 200 new or newly resurfaced courts across our great Commonwealth.
Dell
President
USTA Kentucky
"Tennis...It All Matters!"
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MIDDLE SCHOOL STATE CHAMPIONS CROWNED
Twenty four teams/nearly 200 players participated in the 3rd. annual Middle School State Championship. Winners: Beginners - Elizabethtown, Intermediate - Louisville, and Advanced - Lexington (pictured).
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THE WAIT IS ALMOST OVER
Ratings are expected to be available on December 1, 2017. Louisville and Lexington team registration will open once ratings are released.
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LOUISVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEAGUES DOUBLE
USTA KY and Louisville 10 and Under Tennis Association, have doubled the size of the elementary leagues - grades 3-5!
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BOOKS WORTHY OF STOCKING BAG OR BOW
As the autumn weather turns inhospitable, a good book might be a great option. Here are 3 diverse selections of fiction that junior players are sure to enjoy this holiday season!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL TEAMS AT NATIONALS
Kentucky has had a strong showing this season with 4 teams participating at the National Championships! Kentucky strong!
Curely - Louisville
Huston - Lexington
Issacs - Louisville
Kelly - Lexington
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CONGRATULATIONS TO JOHN HERRING
USTA Southern's No-Cut Coach Starfish Award for 2017 has gone to John Herring. We appreciate all that you do for tennis!
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KENTUCKY ADULT INDOOR STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
The KY Adult Indoor State Championships, Lexington.
Dec. 1 - 3 Registration closes Nov. 26. Age divisions from 45-75 in all areas (men's and women's singles and doubles, mixed doubles) are available. $40 for singles - $30 for doubles. For more information, contact
John Herring or
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Find all links to sanctioned junior tournaments in Kentucky HERE
LTC Thanksgiving Junior Classic
(KY Level 3, Southern Level 5, YTP Orange Level 1)
November 24-26, Louisville
Boys and Girls 10's (Orange Level 1), 12's, 14's, 16's, and 18's (Yellow)
Tournament Director:
Registration Deadline: November 19th
Stephen Mather Memorial Doubles Tournament
(KY Level 3, Southern Level 5)
December 2-3, Louisville
Boys and Girls 10's (Orange), 12's, 14's, 16's, and 18's (Yellow)
Tournament Director: Chris Mather
Registration Deadline: November 29th
REGISTER HERE
LIRC Holiday
Championships
(KY Level 4, Southern Level 5, YTP Orange Level 2)
December 8-10, Louisville
Boys and Girls 10's (Orange Level 2), 12's (Green), 14's, 16's, and 18's (Yellow)
Tournament Director: Tommy Leist
Registration Deadline: December 6th
REGISTER HERE
Centre Court Winter Championships
(YTP Orange Level 1)
December 16, Owensboro
Boys and Girls 10's (Orange Level 1)
Tournament Director: Jake Shoemake
Registration Deadline: December 12th
REGISTER HERE
LTC December Championships
(KY Level 4, Southern Level 5)
December 16-17, Louisville
Boys and Girls 12's (Green), 14's, 16's, and 18's (Yellow)
Tournament Director: Marcia Littlefield
Registration Deadline: December 10th
REGISTER HERE
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EDUCATING THE EDUCATORS
Stacey Croley and Robyn Ballinger had a great day talking to PE teachers about the new Net Generation benefits at the Kentucky Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
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WHEELCHAIR TENNIS
Free wheelchair tennis clinics and tournaments in Louisville, December 2 & Lexington, December 15. Come join the fun!
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REACH WITH YOUR FEET AND LET THE STRINGS DO THE WORK
Bob Love USPTA Master Professional Master Pro Corner article in Tennis Industry Magazine!
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STAFF MEMBERS ATTEND SALES/MARKETING TRAINING
Kathy Klein and Kim Lonnemann are learning ways to work smarter (and harder) to promote tennis across the state!
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NET GENERATION FOR SCHOOLS
Teachers can now register with Net Generation to receive free training and incentives to help grow tennis!
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REGISTER YOUR KROGER CARD
Select Raise a Racquet as your charity of choice! Help to share tennis with others just by grocery shopping!
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PLAY IT FORWARD GRANT
Over $1.2 million has been made available for programs and tournaments focused on innovative ideas & growth based programming.
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or email
Stacey Croley
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BUILD IT FORWARD GRANT
USTA Southern has opened registration for grant applications for the Build It Forward initiative. $500K has been made available to build or reconstruct tennis courts. There is no deadline, as funds will be available until exhausted.
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E-NEWS!
Do you have Community Tennis News you would like to share? If so, please email
Kim Lonnemann with the information no later than the first day of each month.
E-News is sent mid month.
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YOUR LOCAL LEAGUE COORDINATORS
Looking for additional league playing opportunity? How about getting a family member or friend involved in tennis?
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SUPPORT RAISE A RACQUET FOUNDATION
Be sure to check out scholarship and funding opportunities available through USTA Kentucky's endowment fund, Raise a Racquet.
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