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PRESIDENT'S CORNER

I was privileged to attend a memorial tennis tournament honoring the life of Murhl Searcy, who passed away at the age of 55 years and had been a teaching pro for over 30 years. A fabulous tribute with all proceeds benefiting Raise a Racquet .

Dell

President

USTA Kentucky

"Tennis...It All Matters!"

ONLY 29 DAYS LEFT!

It's up to you - nominate Kentucky's best! The nomination link is open to everyone, and winners have to receive a nomination! You are on the courts and you know the best, so please nominate those that deserve the recognition. Award nominations CLOSE SEPTEMBER 15.

BB&T OPEN 10U EVENT

Kentucky participated as a team at the BB&T Open. They were honored and introduced on Friday night on center court! READ MORE

PLAYER PARTY IN LOUISVILLE

Mark your calendars, TALK is hosting a USTA Adult Player Party on September 17th, 2017. Free to USTA Adult League Players.

2017 USTA SOUTHERN JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS SECTION CHAMPIONSHIPS

Team Larkin from Georgetown took home the 18& Under Advanced - Low title this past weekend in Rome, GA. Congratulations and good luck at Nationals!!

CHARITY TENNIS TOURNAMENT IN PADUCAH

Paducah Tennis Association and the Charity League are hosting a Charity Tennis Tournament on September 16-17 at the Larry Heflin Tennis Center. Play or sponsor this fun doubles format fundraiser while raising money for Easter Seals West Kentucky and Play Tennis Paducah!

TENNIS IMPACTING LIVES

Star Hitters Junior tennis program has been impacting the California community in the west-end of Lousiville, in more ways than one led by volunteer tennis coach, Sonya Harward. READ MORE with link to a Courier Journal article.

USTA Kentucky Appreciation Party at the Kentucky Challenger

Thanks to all who stopped by and joined the fun at the USTA Kentucky Appreciation Party at the Kentucky Challenger in Lexington! Check out the photos.

COMBO DOUBLES VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Combo Doubles State Championships need your help!
October 20 - 22, 2017 in Lexington.! READ MORE

KY TEAMS HEADED TO NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Kentucky has 3 teams advancing to play against teams from sixteen other USTA Leagues across
the country!
40 & Over October 20 - 22, Mobile, AL
18 & Over November 10 - 12, Orlando, FL

What a huge accomplishment! Wish our teams the best of luck!

TENNIS TRAINING IN PADUCAH

Tennis training was offered to school and community volunteers to run new beginner tennis programs throughout the area, to better serve Hispanic families.

2017 KENTUCKY MIXED DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIPS

SEPTEMBER 7 - 10 (4 days)

BOWLING GREEN, KY

NOTE: Thursday, September 7th is local team play. Only teams from Bowling Green will play each other.

Registration deadline Aug. 30.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR ADULT LEAGUE TRI LEVEL STATE CHAMPIONS

Check out the winners photos here!

18 & OVER 3.5-2.5 Brunson team pictured. READ MORE

66TH ANNUAL KY ADULT CLOSED CHAMPIONSHIP

One of the state's largest adult tournaments is currently open for registration and is making a move back to the Louisville Boat Club! Divisions are open in both AGE and RATING levels, so a little something for everybody. REGISTER

WILD ACES IN LEXINGTON & LOUISVILLE

Coordinator needed for Wild Aces 40 & Over social league in Lexington! Play for free and get paid!

Coordinator needed for Louisville. Play begins Sept. 13. READ MORE

THEY DIDN'T MISS THE BUS

A great day watching great tennis with great new and old friends!

UPCOMING JUNIOR TOURNAMENTS

Find all links to sanctioned junior tournaments in Kentucky HERE

Owensboro Junior Open

(KY Level 3, Southern Level 5, YTP Orange Level 2)

August 19-20, Owensboro Boys and Girls 10's (Orange Level 2), 12's, 14's, 16's, 18's (Yellow) Tournament Director: Jake Shoemake bgdog28@aol.com Registration Deadline: August 16th

Champions Series #3

(KY Level 4, Southern Level 5, YTP Orange Level 1)

August 20, Louisville Boys and Girls 10's (Orange Level 1), 12's (Green), 14's, 16's, and 18's (Yellow)

Tournament Director: Chris Mather cmather@springhurst.com Registration Deadline: August 16th

Top Gun Academy Junior Championships

(KY Level 3, Southern Level 5, YTP Orange Level 1)

August 26-27, Louisville Boys and Girls 10's (Orange Level 1), 12's, 14's, 16's, and 18's (Yellow)

Tournament Director: Chris Mather cmather@springhurst.com

Registration Deadline: August 23rd

Brenda Emery/Cross Court Circuit #1

(KY Level 4, Southern Level 5, YTP Orange Level 1)

August 26-27, Lexington Boys and Girls 10's (Orange Level 1), 12's (Green), 14's, 16's, and 18's (Yellow)

Tournament Director: Kyle Macy kmacy4@yahoo.com

Registration Deadline: August 22nd

Kentucky Clay Court Closed State Championship

(KY Level 1-A, Southern Level 4, YTP Green Level 1) September 2-4, Louisville Boys and Girls 10's (Green Level 1), 12's, 14's, 16's, 18's (Yellow)

Tournament Director: Marcia Littlefield playtennisky@gmail.com

Registration Deadline: August 27th

Contact Bryan Hash or READ MORE

FALL INTERSCHOLASTIC

Fall Interscholastic Junior Team Tennis Leagues are registering across the state! Act fast - deadlines are approaching quickly .

Players can play for their high school or if you don't have enough players at your school, you can join another team for this league.

ACE TRAINING IN LEXINGTON

The Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) and USTA held an ACE (Advanding the Commitment to Education) training earlier this month and Ailsa Currie is one of the youngest new members of the KY PTR family. READ MORE

LEARN TO PLAY TENNIS

Adults 18 years or older learn to play tennis! September 13 thru November 1st Seneca Park Louisville. READ MORE

ART IN THE PARK PICNIC

Come join us for some tennis fun on Sunday, September 10th

12:00-5:00pm at the Speed Art Museum in Louisville.

Select Raise a Racquet as your charity of choice! Help to share tennis with others just by grocery shopping! READ MORE

PLAY IT FORWARD GRANT

Over $1.2 million has been made available for programs and tournaments focused on innovative ideas & growth based programming. READ MORE or email Stacey Croley .

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.