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ARTHUR LLOYD JOHNSON MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT |
Don't miss the fun at this USTA sanctioned tournament! Registration deadline is tomorrow July 15 at 5:59pm!! To register CALL Desk Manager: Mary Bryant - 502 593 6929 or WLTC President: Aretha Fuqua - 502 551 8820. Mens and Womens Singles, Doubles and Mixed. |
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RAISE A RACQUET IN ACTION |
Six $500 scholarships were funded in partnership by Raise a Racquet and the Kenny Huffman Memorial Foundation. The recipients are from the 14th, 15th and 16th regions in Eastern Kentucky. The 2022 Kenny Huffman Memorial Tournament will be held July 29 - 31. Registration deadline is July 26! See all scholarship winners. Hilal Sofyan pictured.
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Drop Shots leagues are wrapping up across the state. Second session registration is open in Louisville. Register Now More info to come on leagues in other cities!
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Tri-Level Sectionals will be in Louisville again this year, October 14-16. We will be playing across six to eight different locations where volunteers will help by greeting and assisting players from across the Southern Section. Some duties include; providing balls, introducing teams/players to one another, and keeping tournament staff updated as needed. For more information on shifts and/or to sign up, please Volunteer Coordinator, Rachel Carlock.
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PLEASE SUBMIT HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS |
Please take a moment to submit a nomination for a worthy Kentucky tennis player or advocate! The nomination committee relies exclusively on your nominations. To be considered for the 2022 class, please submit your nomination by July 15. Nominate Now
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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
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DON'T MISS THE RYAN HOLDER |
The Ryan Holder Junior Championship is right around the corner in Lexington. This Level 5 Open is one of Kentucky’s longest running and prestigious junior events. Excellent facilities and deep fields should make this one of the most attractive events on the tournament calendar. Deadline to register is July 31st.
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This summer, the Lexington Challenger celebrates its 27th year in Central Kentucky August 1 - 7.
- Volunteer at the Event
- Be a Ball Person
- House a Player
- Drop off Meals for Players
- Many events planned throughout the week!
- ATTEND MATCHES AND SUPPORT THESE UP AND COMING STARS!!!!!
Qualifying Rounds July 31 AND morning of August 1- FREE to the public.
Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex on the campus of the University of Kentucky
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You're invited to the USTA Member Appreciation Party Friday, August 5th 5 - 7 pm at the Lexington Challenger! Register Now
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ADULT 65 & OVER INVITATIONAL |
The Adult 65 & Over Invitational is September 9 – 11 at the Louisville Tennis Club. It’s time to start gathering your players to be ready for registration in TennisLink. Registration opens July 31 and closes on August 31. Webpage
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Tri-Level Leagues that have completed, be sure to check with your Local League Coordinator about advancing to the State Championship. Tri-Level State will be in Owensboro September 23-25. Winning teams will advance to play in Louisville at Sectionals October 14-16!
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Singles League is in full swing in several local areas, with over 500 players participating! This new team league consists of three singles courts for every match. Matches are played within your same NTRP levels and age division, same as Adult League. If your area is not offering the league yet, please reach out to your Local League Coordinator for more information. Initial Roster Deadlines for this league is August 28th. This means any/all teams planning to advance/participate in the State Invitational Championship must be registered in TennisLink by this date. Location of the Invitational is yet to be determined. Learn More
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The Women's Hospital Deaconess 2022 Classic, a USTA Pro Ciruit Event is July 18 - 24 at the Wesselman Tennis Center. Play starts daily at 9:00 am. Admission is free. |
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Community Coordinator postition is available!
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2022 Cincinnati Open Clinic at Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 20 held on court 12 & 13. 10-11am ages 5-11 and 11am-12pm ages 12-18. Each child is paired with a volunteer based on their individual needs. For more information about registering your child or volunteering.
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USTA LEAGUE CAPTAIN APPRECIATION |
Captain appreciation July winner of a $50 Tennis Warehouse gift card is Tamara McCormick 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
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40 & OVER ADULT LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP |
Congratulations to the winning teams!
3.0M Louisville / Clegg
3.0W Louisville / O’Connel
3.5M Lexington / McCubbin
3.5W Louisville / Morris
4.0M Lexington / McCubbin
4.0W Louisville / Scanlan-Highfield
4.5M Louisville / Campbell
4.5W Lexington / Oakley-Cunningham
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LEGENDS OF KENTUCKY TENNIS |
Dennis Emery hosts a conversation with Kentucky Tennis Hall of Fame member Jack Ditty Listen Now or on Spotify.
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Arthur Lloyd Johnson Memorial Tournament:
July 22-24, Louisville
MTC Pikeville Kenneth Huffman Classic: July 29-30, Pikeville
CKTS Alton Blakley Lake Cumberland Open: July 30-31, Somerset
MTC Berea Wilson Evans Memorial Tournament: August 6-7, Berea
MTC Corbin NIMROC Tennis Championships, August 13-14, Corbin
Contact Bryan Hash for info on all Adult Tournaments
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UPCOMING JUNIOR TOURNAMENTS |
TOP SEED SUMMER CLASSIC
(LEVEL 5)
July 22-24, Lexington
Deadline: July 17th
LIRC SUMMER SERIES JULY (LEVEL 6 and 10U)
July 30-31, Louisville
Deadline: July 26th
FRANKFORT JUNIOR OPEN (LEVEL 6)
July 30-31, Frankfort
Deadline: July 27th
Contact Bryan Hash for info on all Junior Tournaments
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"ASK THE DOC"? GREAT INFO FOR THE HOT MONTHS! |
Worth repeating with the heat on the court!
Thanks to Lexington Clinic Orthopedics Sports Medicine/Tennis Center of Excellence
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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.
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RAISE A RACQUET - NEW WEBSITE |
If you find yourself or your organization in need, Raise a Racquet is here to help!
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2021 USTA KENTUCKY YEARBOOK |
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MAKE THOSE DELIVERIES COUNT |
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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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