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PRESIDENT'S CORNER

Roland Garros has just ended in Paris and Rafa Nadal has won his 10th  (La Decima) French Open! An incredible and historic feat and one we will probably never see again in our lifetime.  Coaching is a key to his success.   
Two of the states finest attended the High-Performance Coaching Workshop at the   National Tennis Campus in Lake Nona FL.
 
Dell
 
President
USTA Kentucky
"Tennis...It All Matters!"

MURHL SEARCY TENNIS EVENT TO BENEFIT RAISE A RACQUET

Audubon Country Club is hosting a remembrance tennis event open to the public honoring Murhl Searcy on August 12, 2017.  Play includes Women and Men's round robin and an exhibition match. All money raised to benefit Raise a Racquet.   READ MORE
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN LOUISVILLE & LEXINGTON
 
18 & Over Championships in Lexington June 23-25.   40 & Over Championships are coming to Louisville, July 7-9.   TALK AND TACK NEED YOU!   READ MORE
AWARDS NOMINATIONS OPEN 
 
It's up to you - nominate Kentucky's best!  Award nominations open June 1 - September 15 
  
PADUCAH MIXED DOUBLES REGISTRATION DEADLINE FAST APPROACHING

Paducah Mixed Doubles registration deadline is Sunday, June 18!  Don't miss your chance to win the Coolest Cooler give-a-way.  READ MORE  
LOUISVILLE WILD ACES!
 
Looking for a coordinator for the next session beginning July 11.  Play for free and get paid.  READ MORE
TENNIS APPRENTICE SECOND SESSION REGISTRATION IN LOUISVILLE

Learn to play tennis in the park. Wednesday evenings, July 12 - August 30.
READ MORE AND REGISTER
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS REGISTRATION
 
18 & Over Championship team registration ends today!  READ MORE

40 & Over Championship
registration is open!  Team deadline June 28th   READ MORE

BALL PERSONS NEEDED FOR THE KENTUCKY BANK TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS
 
Ball Person Training/Tryouts June 20, 26 & July 12 at Lexington Tennis Club!  Come have a ball!
UPCOMING ADULT TOURNAMENTS
 
Arthur Lloyd Johnson Memorial Tournament (STA 75, KY 150)
June 23-25, Louisville
Open and Age Divisions Only
Registration Deadline: June 17th 
REGISTER HERE

Southern NTRP Adult Championships 
(STA 300)
June 30-July 2, Louisville
NTRP Divisions Only
Registration Deadline: June 26th 
REGISTER HERE

Firecracker Open State Championship 
(STA 100, KY 150)
July 1-2, Louisville
Open, Age, and NTRP Divisions Available
Registration Deadline: June 28th 
REGISTER HERE


Contact Bryan Hash or READ MORE

TIME TO REGISTER 
FOR THE BUS
 
Tennis road trip to the Western & Southern in Cincinnati on Wednesday, August 16!  

Owensboro Junior Championships (KY Level 3, Southern Level 5, YTP Orange Level 1)
June 17-18, Owensboro
Boys and Girls 10's (Orange Level 1) 12's, 14's, 16's, 18's (Yellow)
Registration Deadline:
June 14th  REGISTER HERE

Hilltopper Classic State Championship 
(KY Level 2, Southern Level 4, YTP Green Level 1)
June 23-25, Bowling Green
Boys and Girls 10's (Green Level 1), 12's, 14's, 16's, 18's (Yellow)
Registration Deadline: June 18th 
REGISTER HERE

Champions Series #2 
(KY Level 4, Southern Level 5, YTP Green Level 1)
June 25, Louisville
Boys and Girls 10's (Green Level 1), 12's (Green), 14's, 16's, and 18's (Yellow)
Registration Deadline: June 21st 
REGISTER HERE

Bluegrass Summer Slam 
(KY Level 3, Southern Level 5, YTP Orange Level 1)
June 30-July 2, Lexington
Boys and Girls 10's (Orange Level 1), 12's, 14's, 16's, and 18's (Yellow)
Registration Deadline: June 28th 
REGISTER HERE

Firecracker Open State Championship 
(KY Level 4, Southern Level 5, YTP Orange Level 1)
July 1-2, Louisville
Boys and Girls 10's (Orange Level 1), 12's (Green), 14's, 16's, and 18's (Yellow)
Registration Deadline: June 28th 
REGISTER HERE


Contact Bryan Hash or READ MORE
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CREASON WINNERS & THANKS TO OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR VERIZON CELLULAR SALES
 
Boys 18s: Drew Singerman
Boys 16s: Matt Halpin
Boys 14s: Jacks Lancaster
Boys 12s: Eli Stephenson
Boys 10s (Green): Eric Ormsby
Boys 10s (Orange): Ty Fox
 
Girls 18s: Eva Borders
Girls 16s: Carrie Beckman
Girls 14s: Nejla Zukic & runner up Beavin pictured
Girls 12s: Annie Sims
Girls 10s (Green): Ellie Hammond
Girls 10s (Orange): Anna Granger
JR DOUBLES TOURNAMENT BENEFITING BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK 

Jr. Doubles Tournament July 14 - 16 at Top Gun Academy in Louisville. Pizza party, ping pong tournament and much more.   READ MORE  
KENTUCKY PTR TRAINING 
 
12 coaches participated in the latest ACE PTR training on June 3 & 4 at Bass Rudd Tennis Center. Facilitated by Kentucky's PTR Representative, Federico Mas
LIVE IN LEXINGTON - SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
 
Attend one of the open meetings this month to support the game we love.
READ MORE  
LOUISVILLE TENNIS IN THE PARKS FOR KIDS!

It's time to register for the second session summer programs in the parks which run July 10-27. Presented by the Louisville 10 and Under Tennis Association!  

 
Thanks to all who represented Kentucky in the Southern Senior Cup Tournament.
TENNIS AT THE PITCH
 
USTA Kentucky will be at the Louisville City FC Happy Hour having some tennis fun this Saturday before the game.  Pre Father's Day Celebration!
PLAY IT FORWARD GRANT

Over $1.2 million has been made available for programs and tournaments focused on innovative ideas & growth based programming. The next deadline is June 30, 2017.  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. 
READ MORE or email John Callen

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