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PRIDE PROMOTES PARTICIPATION

That's what the kids at Warren Central High School (WCHS) in Bowling Green feel thanks to the support of Raise a Racquet!
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PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION
 
Raise a Racquet Rallys on support by people like you!  DONATE

IT'S A PARTY!

You are invited to the USTA Member Appreciation Party!
  • Friday, August 2 - 5:00 - 7:00 pm
  • Kentucky Bank Pro Circuit Tennis Championships
  • University of Kentucky 

Pizza, Beer, Soft Drinks & Prizes

 

18 & OVER SECTIONAL WINNERS HEAD TO NATIONALS
   
CONGRATS  to our 18 & Over Sectional winning 4.5 team captained by Morgan Bauer from Louisville! Way to represent KY!
GOLD LEVEL COMMUNITY TENNIS ASSOCIATIONS

There are 26 CTA's in Kentucky and 4 have reached the Gold Level Standard!  CONGRATULATIONS TO HENDERSON TENNIS CLUB!
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TENNIS AT MINI DEAF OLYMPICS

On Monday June 22nd USTA Kentucky hosted at tennis clinic at Falling Springs Center in Versailles during the Mini Deaf Olympics.  Over 30 players attended and by the end of the day most of the kids were playing matches!
JTT STATE CHAMPIONS

Congrats to our JTT State Champions
10's Elizabethtown Double Trouble - pictured
12's Paducah Eagles
14's Elizabethtown Court Crushers
18's Louisville Aces Wild
18's Advanced Georgetown Called to Serve 
NOMINATE KENTUCKY'S BEST

It's easy - please take a moment to submit a nomination for USTA Kentucky Awards!  
Nomination window will close on September 15.   READ MORE
PE TEACHER TRAINING

PE teachers across the state are attending clinics instructed by USTA Kentucky to become Net Generation certified! 
Elizabethtown PE teachers pictured.
SUNDAY IS A FUNDAY FOR TENNIS IN LOUISVILLE

This weekend! Tennis Sunday Fundays in Louisville at Seneca park.
August 4, 2:00 - 4:00 - Beach Bash
October 27, 2:00 - 4:00 - Football Fun
65 & OVER CHAMPIONSHIPS!

Time to get your teams excited about participating in the 2019 Adult 65 & Over clay court invitational September 20 -22 at Louisville Tennis Club! All registrations are through TennisLink, captains will create a team and share the team number with their players. If you need help creating a team or have questions, contact Kathy Klein  For more info
TRI-LEVEL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Tri-Level State Championship
Teams eligible for state REGISTER TODAY! One step closer to Southern Sectionals to be held in Louisville!
State Registration Deadline is July 31st!   CLICK HERE
DON'T MISS GREAT TENNIS

Kentucky Bank Tennis Championships Pro Circuit Event July 29- August 4 at UK's Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex.
Photo by: Charlie Baglan
PEREZ WINS PRO CIRCUIT EVENT

No. 7 seed Ellen Perez from Austrailia won the main draw championship in the Braidy Industries Tennis Classic on Sunday at the Ashland Tennis Center.
HEADING TO COLLEGE?

Check out Tennis on Campus!  If you competed at the KHHSA tournament, you saw us there!  Instagram -@wku_clubtennis   @ukyclubtennis @uofltennisclub  



10 & UNDER JOIN FOR FREE

Share your love for tennis with the next generation.  First year free for 10 and under!  READ MORE






YOU CAN EARN EXTRA MONEY!
 
If you run a new entry level tournament in 2019, you could qualify to earn some extra cash!   READ MORE
 
 

Find all links to sanctioned junior tournaments in Kentucky 

CKTS Alton Blakley Lake Cumberland Open (Southern Level 5)
August 3rd-4th, Somerset
Registration Deadline: July 30th 
REGISTER HERE

ATS The Compton Cup (Southern Level 5)
August 3-4th, Lawrenceburg
Registration Deadline: July 30th
REGISTER HERE

MTC Berea Wilson Evans Tennis Open (Southern Level 5)
August 3-4th, Berea
Registration Deadline: July 31st
REGISTER HERE

Woodford-Midway Classic (Southern Level 5)
August 9-11th, Midway
Registration Deadline: August 7th
REGISTER HERE

ATS Ashland City Championships (Southern Level 5)
August 9-11th, Ashland
Registration Deadline: August 3rd
REGISTER HERE

LIRC August Junior Championships (Southern Level 5, 10U Orange)
August 10-11th, Louisville
Registration Deadline: August 7th REGISTER HERE

MTC Berea Papleno's Tennis Championships (Southern Level 5)
August 10-11th, Berea
Registration Deadline: August 9th
REGISTER HERE

Blessings in a Backpack Doubles Champ. (Southern Level 3, 10U Green)
August 16-18th, Louisville
Registration Deadline: August 14th
REGISTER HERE

Owensboro Junior Open (Southern Level 5, 10U Orange)
August 17-18th, Owensboro
Registration Deadline: August 14th
REGISTER HERE

CKTS Kids on the Block Points For Puppets (Southern Level 5)
August 17-18th, Bowling Green
Registration Deadline: August 13th
REGISTER HERE



Contact Bryan Hash or READ MORE
REGISTER YOUR KROGER CARD
 
Select Raise a Racquet as your charity of choice!  Help to share tennis with others just by grocery shopping!   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!  

2018 YEARBOOK
 
 
The 2018 Yearbook has been published. READ MORE  If you have not received a yearbook in the mail by  March 31, and you would like a hard copy, please submit your REQUEST .


 
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.
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. 
READ MORE or email John Callen

YOUR LOCAL LEAGUE COORDINATORS

Looking for additional league playing opportunity?  How about getting a family member or friend involved in tennis?  READ MORE
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