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Your Monthly News & Updates / Read what's new with USTA Kentucky
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PRESIDENT'S CORNER
Why volunteer so many hours for USTA. My answer is quick and easy: the people and the programs. In a world where people are becoming more and more isolated, tennis provides a community for all.
Dell
President
USTA Kentucky
"Tennis...It All Matters!"
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HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Congratulations to this years Kentucky Tennis Hall of Fame inductees! Pamela Sullivan Hart, Andy Schrecker & Bruce Stone (pictured). Induction Ceremony on Saturday, January 27.
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BECOME PART OF USTA KENTUCKY! VOLUNTEER
It's time to volunteer to be part of a committee or Board of Directors! We have the best volunteers around, so join the team!
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BATTLE OF THE SEXES FEATURES LOCAL TALENT
Battle of the Sexes movie opens September 29th with a local tennis talent! Louisville's own Lauren Kline.
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CONGRATULATIONS!
National Jr. Tennis Learning essay winner Ezekiel Salama (Rising Stars of KY Tennis) pictured with Donald Young.
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ADAPTIVE TENNIS WEBINAR AND GRANT
Act Fast! Webinar is September 21 and Grant Application deadline is October 1, 2017.
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ANOTHER KY TEAMS HEADED TO NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS
The 55 & Over 4.0 Huston team from Lexington makes the 4th
Kentucky team advancing to the National Championships
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What a huge accomplishment and a proud summer for Kentucky! Wish our teams the best of luck!
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FALL LEAGUES
Continue playing into December with offerings in Louisville, Lexington and Paducah. Register now!
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RECREATIONAL TENNIS IN LOUISVILLE
It's not to late to register and participate in all 8 weeks, the first week was rained out!
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Register for a new beginner league in Louisville! October 1st for six weeks on Sundays from 3:00 to 5:00pm.
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2017 KENTUCKY MIXED DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIPS
Congratulations to the winning teams!
18 & Over 6.0 - Cansler Team, L'ville
18 & Over 7.0 - May Team, L'ville
18 & Over 8.0 - Simpson Team, L'ville
18 & Over 9.0 - Gerlach Team, L'ville
40 & Over 7.0 - Schiff Team, Paducah
40 & Over 8.0 - Davis Team, Lex
55 & Over 7.0 - Shulak Team, L'ville
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SOUTHERN JR. CUP
Well played Kentucky!
14's-18's team
Eli Wood, Jacks Lancaster, Brent Reynolds, Piper Charney, Emma Beavin, Katie Beavin, Alex Horn, Xavier Ecarma, Michael Chou, Carrie Beckman, Olivia Gallagher, Lauren Waddles, Alex Wesbrooks, Brandon Chou, Matt Halpin, Caroline Hager, Madison Hill, Lauren Moore, Amanda Miller
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SOUTHERN JR. CUP
Way to represent Kentucky!
12's team
Eli Stephenson, Landon Ecarma, Sahil Krishnani, Annie Sims, Alana Sims, Jaycie Mair. Coach Rex Ecarma
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Find all links to sanctioned junior tournaments in Kentucky HERE
Top Gun Academy
Championships (KY Level 2, Southern Level 3)
September 29-October 1, Louisville
Registration Deadline: September 24th
LIRC KY Fall Junior Championships
(KY Level 4, Southern Level 5, YTP Orange Level 1)
September 30-October 1, Louisville
Brenda Emery/Cross Court Circuit #2
(KY Level 3, Southern Level 5, YTP Orange Level 1)
September 30-October 1, Lexington
Registration Deadline: September 27th
REGISTER HERE
Centre Court Fall Junior Classic
(KY Level 4, Southern Level 5, YTP Orange Level 2)
October 7-8, Owensboro
Registration Deadline: October 3rd
REGISTER HERE
10 and Under Challenger Series #1
(YTP Orange Level 2)
October 8, Louisville
Registration Deadline: October 4th
REGISTER HERE
LTC October Championships
(KY Level 4, Southern Level 5, YTP Green Level 1)
October 14-15, Louisville
Registration Deadline: October 8th
REGISTER HERE
Champions Series #4
(KY Level 4, Southern Level 5, YTP Orange Level 1)
October 21-22, Louisville
Registration Deadline: October 18th
REGISTER HERE
10 and Under Challenger Series #2
(YTP Orange Level 1)
October 22, Louisville
Registration Deadline: October 18th
REGISTER HERE
LIRC October Junior Championships
(KY Level 4, Southern Level 5, YTP Orange Level 2)
October 28-29, Louisville
Registration Deadline: October 25th
REGISTER HERE
Hilltopper Tennis Classic #3
(KY Level 4, Southern Level 5)
November 4-5, Bowling Green
Registration Deadline: October 29th
REGISTER HERE
LTC November Championships
(KY Level 4, Southern Level 5, YTP Orange Level 2)
November 4-5, Louisville
Registration Deadline: October 29th
REGISTER HERE
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YOUR SCHOOL CAN STILL BE PART OF THE FUN
September has been very busy starting the JCPS Elementary School League!
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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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LEARN TO PLAY TENNIS
It's not to late to sign up! 1st week was rained out, so you can still be part of all 8 weeks if you sign up today! Adults 18 years or older learn to play tennis at
Seneca Park, Louisville.
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TENNIS FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT TWISTED PINK
The 5th year for the RTL Tennis Championships is November 11.
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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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