Happy Holidays Tennis Lovers!

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PRESIDENT'S PERSPECTIVE

I hope this newsletter finds you doing well and enjoying the holiday season! I'm going to try and make this short and sweet!

I have 2 items I want to ask you to consider:

First - Giving to Raise a Racquet

DONATE NOW or GET MORE INFO

Second - Mark your calendar for the USTA Kentucky Tennis Weekend, January 25-26 at the Omni Hotel in Louisville! This is a special weekend where we will celebrate our Annual Award Winners, Hall of Fame Inductees, have our annual board meeting, committee meetings and Community Development Workshop (CDW). We'd love for you to be part of it! READ MORE

Keep on Servin'!

Rainey!

USTA KENTUCKY AWARDS CELEBRATION

Please help us celebrate Kentucky's best on Friday January 25, 7:00 pm at the Omni Hotel in Louisville. RSVP by January 4th!

Full list of award winners and RSVP CLICK HERE.

NEW PLAYER CLINIC LEADS TO NEW LEAGUE IN LEXINGTON

The Tennis Association of Central Kentucky (TACK) had such a great turnout at its latest "New Player Clinic" that two Fun Leagues are being offered. Registration open now. READ MORE

HALL OF FAME INDUCTION!

Please help us celebrate Mike Eden and Matt Emery as they are inducted into the Kentucky Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday January 26, 12:00 pm at the Omni Hotel in Louisville! For more information and RSVP CLICK HERE

INTRODUCING RALLY78

FROM WEEKEND WARRIOR TO LEAGUE CAPTAIN - TENNIS JUST GOT EASIER

You may know Ellen Stubbs or Jan Barrett from the courts! Playing over 15 years of USTA tennis, they love the sport and set out to build a mobile app to help tennis up it's tech game. Players can build groups to help manage their tennis locally, or use the find-a-partner feature to meet new people if they travel out of town.

CLICK HERE to Download or learn more about Rally78! Oh, and just incase you were wondering - 78" is the length of a tennis court!

DROP SHOTS - AWARD WINNER

Congratulations to Drop Shots Rec Tennis League and its founder Bryan Hash for being named Tennis Industry Adult Tennis Provider of the Year! (page 40 of 72)

KEEP YOUR EYE OPEN AND CALENDAR FREE!

Check your local club and comminity tennis association's social media for fun holiday tennis!

HIGH SCHOOL SHOWCASE A SUCCESS

20 aspiring high school juniors and seniors displayed their skills for 15 college coaches! Watch for additional showcase dates in 2019!

TRI-LEVEL SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS WILL BE IN LOUISVILLE!

Tri-Level Sectional Championships to be held in Louisville on

October 18 - 20th

Don't miss out, play in your local league for a chance to advance.

For local registration dates contact your Local League Coordinator.

LOOK FOR NEW TENNIS OFFERINGS IN LEXINGTON

"The Tennis Association of Central Kentucky (TACK) is looking forward to major changes in 2019. With a new vice president, Charles Matthews, and an expansion of the board of directors to 10 (including up to 5 new members), TACK intends to expand existing programs, and start new ones! EMAIL and FACEBOOK

ASHLAND LADIES ARE PLAYERS!

78 ladies are playing in Ashland's Winter Recreational League. Players age 14 up to 75, from 2.5 to 4.0 are competing in a modified tri level format with 3 courts of doubles. What a great way to have fun on the court!

TENNIS APPRENTICE INSTRUCTORS NEEDED!

Do you love tennis? You don't have to be a pro to be perfect for teaching tennis to beginner adults (18 & Over).

READ MORE and complete a very short form.

TIME TO GET YOU TEAMS TOGETHER!

Think about inviting someone new to play on your team this year!! There are always tennis players looking for opportunities!! If you need assistance with finding new players or finding a team, reach out to your Local League Coordinator for help. LLC LISTING.

JOIN THE FUN

Wheelchair tennis tournament and party January 12, 2-6pm at Bass Rudd in Louisville. Registration deadline is Tuesday, January 8th. All levels welcome! READ MORE

CONGRATS TO COMBO DOUBLES ADVANCING TO SECTIONALS

18 & OVER

- 5.5W LEX/REED

- 6.5W LOU/HALLER

- 7.5W LEX/LINGREEN

- 8.5W LEX/CASSIDY

- 6.5M LOU/JORDAN

- 7.5M LEX/MATTHEWS

- 8.5M LEX/ATCHER

40 & OVER

- 5.5W LEX/JOHNSON

- 6.5W LOU/HAARA

- 7.5W LOU/JORDAN

- 8.5W LOU/SIMPSON

- 6.5M LOU/CALDWELL

- 7.5M LOU/VIGNOE

55 & OVER

- 6.5W LEX/SENTERS

- 7.5W LOU/CROWE

- 8.5W ASH/HELLYER

- 7.5M LEX/BALLARD

WILDCARDS ADVANCING (No pics)

- 18 & OVER 7.5M BG/HALES

- 55 & OVER 6.5W LOU/HAMILTON

SECTIONAL DATES/LOCATIONS:

55 & Over, February 15 - 17, Auburn, AL

18's and 40's, March 15 - 18, Mobile, AL

SEE PHOTOS

UPCOMING JUNIOR TOURNAMENTS

Find all links to sanctioned junior tournaments in Kentucky

HERE

PTA Paul Rowton Series #1 (Southern Level 5, 10U Orange)
January 12th, Paducah
Registration Deadline: January 10th REGISTER HERE

LTC Winter Series #1

(Southern Level 5, 10U Orange)
January 26-27th, Lexington
Registration Deadline: January 23rd REGISTER HERE

Contact Bryan Hash or READ MORE

JUNIOR TOURNAMENT CENTRAL

We have a page that is always on the USTAKY homepage to highlight recent top results in junior tournaments. It is a great way to celebrate the accomplishments of KY juniors. READ MORE

NET GENERATION

Working together to create our next generation of tennis greats!

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.

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.