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PRESIDENT'S PERSPECTIVE
We've had the official kick off event for the Kentucky Tennis Tour. I do hope you enjoy the events near you. Check out the fun by hitting the courts and the road! READ MORE
Keep on Servin'!
Rainey!
KENTUCKY TENNIS TOUR
Events are planned, and we are ready to hit the road June 2 - 9th!
A big shout out to our sponsor: Commonwealth Pain Specialists!
TENNIS MONTH IN HARDIN COUNTY!
May was proclaimed as PLAY TENNIS MONTH in Hardin County by Judge/Executive Harry L. Berry. The USTA Tennis Block Party will be May 26 at Freeman Lake Tennis Complex from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM. A perfect precursor to all Kentucky Tennis Tour Events in June!
NEW LEAGUE IN LOUISVILLE
Join the hottest new league in Louisville! Hurry clay court play begins May 29th.
READ MORE. Contact
Kathy Klein if you want to bring the league to your area!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
TALK is hosting the Adult 40 & Over Championships in Louisville - June 29th - July 1st! We can't host a great tournament without friendly and smiling faces! Interested? CONTACT This is an awesome volunteer opportunity, great for teenagers and adults tennis enthusiasts!
MARK YOU CALENDARS
The Bluegrass Games are Coming! REGISTER for the tennis competition to be held on July 6 - 8th!
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP REGISTRATION OPENS SOON
Adult 55 & Over Championships -
Registration opens May 1st
Adult 18 & Over Championships -
Registration opens May 12th
Adult 40 & Over Championships -
Registration opens June 20th
JUNIOR TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS!
Consider running an entry Level 5 junior tournament! It's, fun it's easy and there is a financial incentive waiting for you! Contact
Juniors, # you tennis pics #UniversityofKYtenniscamp and you'll be registered to win a free week at UK Tennis Camp! 2 winners drawn on May 31! Post those pics!!
JOE CREASON - KENTUCKY STATE QUALIFIER
Don't miss the fun competition at the Joe Creason Kentucky State Qualifier sponsored by Verizon Cellular Sales!
Hurry REGISTRATION closes Friday!
USTA Kentucky created pathways for parents to guide their children through junior tournaments, based on their level of play. An easy way to determine which tournaments would be best to enter.
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.
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.
READ MOREor 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.
