August - Issue 168
Your monthly news & updates
RELIEF FOR KENTUCKY FLOOD VICTIMS
Our hearts go out to all those affected by the Eastern Kentucky flooding. Please consider supporting the many relief funds available. Kentucky Government & Other Organizations
TENNIS ACROSS KENTUCKY
IN CELEBRATION OF WELLNESS MONTH - ASK THE DOC HAS ALL THE ANSWERS
Thanks to Lexington Clinic Orthopedics Sports Medicine/Tennis Center of Excellence for providing this valuable health information! Read more
KENTUCKY PROUD
Way to go Sectional Champions 4.0 McCubbins 40 & Over team from Lexington!! On to Nationals!
JULIE DITTY QUALLS FOUNDATION
The UK tennis team (in coordination with the Ryan Holder and the Lexington Pro-Circuit Challenger tournament) sponsored a Julie Ditty Foundation day offering free lessons to kids at the Lexington Challenger on August 4th. #playlikejulie
JASON ISAACS SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Don Isaacs and family recognized the scholarship winners, Ben Rueff, Tyler Bush and Kennedy Herring (pictured) at the USTA Kentucky Appreciation Party at the Lexington Challenger on Friday, August 5th.
AWARDS NOMINATION PORTAL OPEN
It's time once again to submit your nominations for the USTA Kentucky Awards! Help us recognize and honor Kentucky's best! Nominate Now
FALL TENNIS FEST
We had so much fun in May during National Tennis Month, we couldn’t let pumpkin spice season go without a Fall Tennis Fest (FTF). 
This fall, we are encouraging CTAs, NJTLs, Park & Recreation, and public facilities to promote tennis and your organization by hosting an event in your community, and earn funds from USTA Southern!
SINGLES INVITATIONAL REGISTRATION
New Process for League Singles Invitational
$200.00 Team deposit can be done via a credit card hold from the registration section on the Championship webpage. Register  
THANK YOU!
Thanks to all who braved the weather and stopped by to say hi at the Lexington Challenger USTA Kentucky Member Appreciation Party! We appreciate you!!
REGISTER NOW
The Adult 65 & Over Invitational is September 9 – 11 at the Louisville Tennis Club on Herr Lane. It’s time to start gathering your players to be ready for registration in TennisLink. Registration opened July 31 and closes on August 31Webpage
VOLUNTEERS FOR LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS NEEDED
  • Receive a “Thank you” gift
  • Learn the new Match Tennis Team program being used at Championships
  • Enjoy being on the other side of the court, helping your fellow players
Louisville: For Singles Invitational and/or Tri-Level Sectionals contact Rachel Carlock at Rachel.Carlock@yum.com for more information.
Bowling Green: For Mixed Doubles and/or Combo contact Paula Edwards at edwardspaula1214@yahoo.com
Owensboro: For Tri-Level contact Anna Green at gagreene@att.net
REMAINING ADULT LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Click below for Championship Webpage/Tournament Details
Mixed Doubles, August 25-28 Mixed Doubles | USTA Kentucky (ustaky.com)
65 & Over Invitational, September 9-11 Adult 65 & Over | USTA Kentucky (ustaky.com)
Singles Invitational, September 16-28 Adult Singles League | USTA Kentucky (ustaky.com)
Tri-Level, September 23-25 Tri-Level | USTA Kentucky (ustaky.com)
INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE
Internships available with USTA Kentucky! Learn more. Contact Jason Miller for more information!
USTA LEAGUE CAPTAIN APPRECIATION
Captain appreciation August winner of a $50 Tennis Warehouse gift card is Jason Rice of Louisville. Random drawings on the second Monday of each month and a quarterly drawing for a tennis gift box valued at $200! Read More
#leaguecaptainsrock
SOUTHERN COMMITTEES
Now is your chance to serve on a section committee and have the opportunity to shape the direction of tennis across the Southern section. Do you want to develop the growth of tennis. The deadline to apply is Sept. 20, 2022, and the term of service starts January 1, 2023 for two years. Apply Now
LEGENDS OF KENTUCKY TENNIS
Dennis Emery hosts a conversation with Kentucky Tennis Hall of Fame member Mel Purcell Listen Now or on Spotify.
CTA NEWSLETTERS
Check out these local Community Tennis Association Newsletters! Way to go - they are awesome!
UPCOMING JUNIOR TOURNAMENTS
Louisville 10U Parks Championship
August 20th, Seneca Park
Deadline: August 16th

Frankfort Junior Open (Level 6)
August 20-21st, Frankfort
Deadline: August 16th

Ashland Junior Championships
(Level 6)
August 26-28th, Ashland
Deadline: August 20th

Louisville Parks Championship (Level 6)
August 27-28th, Louisville
Deadline: August 23rd


Contact Bryan Hash for info on all Junior Tournaments
2021 USTA KENTUCKY YEARBOOK
The 2021 USTA Kentucky Yearbook is online. Please email Kim Lonnemann to request a copy or read now.
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RAISE A RACQUET RALLY CLUB
Thank you to Rally Club Champions -
donors over $1,000
Kevin Collins, Mike Eden, John English, Judith Petty, Linda Seagle, Rick Shafferman

Thank you to Rally Club Baseliners -
donors over $100
John Congleton, Cynthia Miller, Jack Ditty MD, Ellen Miller, Eugene Castle, Jason Ford, Jane Gamble, Susan Habeeb, Sonya Harward, James Hollander, John Huston, John McNamara, Kim Poynter, Susan Sloane, Don Varga, Paul Varga.
rarfoundation.com to join the club!
RAISE A RACQUET - NEW WEBSITE
If you find yourself or your organization in need, Raise a Racquet is here to help!
Check out the new website - rarfoundation.com
MAKE THOSE DELIVERIES COUNT
Raise a Racquet is registered with both
Please select Raise a Racquet as your charity of choice when you shop or click link now!
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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! Read More 
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