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Your Monthly News & Updates / Read what's new with USTA Kentucky
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PRESIDENT'S PERSPECTIVE
From professional tennis to beginning tennis programs, Kentucky has it this summer!
The Citi Open is moving from Washington DC to Top Seed in Nicholasville, Kentucky and "Let's Start Tennis" programs are springing up across the state.
Remember, tennis is the only sport receiving the least risky rating of 1!
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At your service,
Mike Eden
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TOP SEED OPEN
The Top Seed Open will be the first WTA tournament in the U.S., following a five-month hiatus due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Serena Williams and Sloane Stephens both committed to play the Open scheduled for Aug 9 - 16 with no spectators but a need for volunteers!
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USTA KENTUCKY AWARDS
It's time to submit nominations!
Due to current circumstances around COVID-19, the number of awards offered have been reduced with a focus on relevancy. So let's honor the well deserving Kentucky tennis players and organizers!
NOMINATE
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JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS CAPTAINS - CHANCE TO WIN
Versailles,
Georgetown,
Owensboro,
Richmond and
Somerset are still registering - so it's not too late!
It's easy - volunteer to be a
Junior
Team Tennis captain or to current team captains.
FORM A NEW TEAM chance to win
- $200 Amazon Gift Card for you
- Pizza Party for your team
CURRENT CAPTAINS PLAY AT STATE chance to win
- $200 Amazon Gift Card for you
- Pizza Party for your team
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ETC HOSTS ANNUAL STATE FARM ETOWN OPEN
This long standing E-town tournament was one of the first jr tournaments after play restrictions were lifted. ETC did a great job implementing the safety
guidelines
and the tournament saw great participation.
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ADULT LEAGUE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR UPDATE
2020 League State Championships
Calendar
(Updated 7/7/2020)
Kentucky is one of the few Southern States offering state championships.
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LET'S START TENNIS
Would you be interested in starting a beginner adult or jr clinic in your area? You could have a chance to win a $200 Amazon Gift Card - 4 cards awarded!
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KENTUCKY TENNIS
HALL OF FAME
Please submit all nominations for the Kentucky Tennis Hall of Fame by July 31.
NOMINATE
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US OPEN IS ON
2020 US Open and Western Southern Open to be held in New York.
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REGISTRATION OPEN -LOUISVILLE TENNIS APPRENTICE
Share your love for tennis with a non-tennis playing friend!
What a great way to get moving after being quarantined!
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Contact
Kathy Klein to bring Tennis Apprentice to your area!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO GOLD LEVEL CTA'S
Nine CTA's have achieved Gold Level Status. Our JuLY Featured CTA is LAKE CUMBERLAND TENNIS ASSOCIATION
! Check out their
WEBSITE and like them on
FACEBOOK
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HENDERSON LEAGUE PLAYERS
Registration for Henderson 18 and over Combo Doubles is underway for matches to be held in August and September. League days are: Monday-7.5 women, Tuesday-7.5 men, Thursday- 6.5 women, 6.5 men -TBD.
REGISTRATION
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DROP SHOTS
Social league for 21 - 40! Louisville Fall Session: Begins August 24, 25, and 27th
Monday, Tuesdays: Seneca, Thursdays: Tom Sawyer
Lexington and Somerset continue to watch social media for updates!
LOUISVILLE
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WILD ACES
Wild Aces 40 & Over Social League playing in Louisville and Lexington now!
Invite a tennis playing friend, meet some new tennis players!
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ADULT TOURNAMENTS IN KENTUCKY
Lexington Summer Classic II
August 8-9th, Lexington
Deadline: August 5th
Ed Rhawn LBC Tournament
September 16-18th, Louisville
Deadline: September 7th
Helene Spencer Women's Doubles Championship
September 25-27th, Louisville
Deadline: September 20th REGISTER HERE
Vette City Rollout (Wheelchair Event)
October 17-18th, Bowling Green
Deadline: October 13th REGISTER HERE
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THEY'RE BACK!
Find all links to sanctioned junior tournaments in Kentucky
CKTS Alton Blakely Lake Cumberland Open (Southern Level 5)
August 1-2nd, Somerset
LIRC Summer Championships (Southern Level 5, 10U Orange)
August 8-9th, Louisville
Registration Deadline: June 24th REGISTER HERE
Lexington Summer Class II (Southern Level 5)
August 8-9th, Lexington
LTC Clay Court State Championship (Southern Level 4, 10U Green)
August 14-16th, Louisville
Registration Deadline: July 19th
REGISTER HERE
Owensboro Junior Open (Southern Level 5, 10U Orange)
August 15-16th, Owensboro
Registration Deadline: August 13th REGISTER HERE
Blessings in a Backpack Doubles (Southern Level 3, 10U Green)
August 21-23rd, Louisville
Registration Deadline: August 16th
REGISTER HERE
Bowling Green All-In Championships (Southern Level 5)
August 22nd, Bowling Green
Registration Deadline: August 18th
REGISTER HERE
Stuart Blazer Memorial State Champ. (Southern Level 4, 10U Green)
August 28-30th, Ashland
Registration Deadline: August 21st
REGISTER HERE
Contact
Bryan Hash
or
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TALKING TENNIS SOUTHERN STYLE PODCAST
Episode #5 USTA Past President Katrina Adams is the featured interviewee. Among more than a century of USTA presidents, she is the only person to have played professional tour tennis, is an African American and served two terms. In an extensive interview, former Atlanta resident Adams talks about recovering from COVID-19, the upcoming US Open, the NJTL she runs in Harlem in New York City and other topics. Hosted by Sam Crenshaw. Also featured: junior Nicholas Heng, of Madison, Alabama, and volunteer Anna Mercer-McLean, of Wilson, North Carolina.
LISTEN NOW
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MAKE ALL THOSE DELIVERIES COUNT
RAR is registered as an
Please select Raise a Racquet as your charity of choice when you shop or click link now!
Log into Amazon smile when you place your order!
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2019 USTA KENTUCKY YEARBOOK
The 2019 Yearbook has been published.
READ MORE If you
would like a hard copy, please submit your
REQUEST.
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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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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
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NET GENERATION
Working together to create our next generation of tennis greats!
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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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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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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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