Teamwork and collaboration is the theme for this month. Community Tennis Associations working with local government to build and improve courts and Kentucky's major tennis stakeholders participating in the Kentucky Tennis Summit. All to grow tennis in Kentucky.
The city of Paducah and the Paducah Tennis Association celebrated resurfaced courts, improved drainage, bleachers, paved parking and restroom facilities. Thanks to Jane Gamble for leading this investment in the tennis community.
The Warren County Fiscal Court unanimously approved the construction of a multi-purpose tennis/sports complex at Michael O. Buchanon Park.
Ground was broken on the $8.2 million project that should take about a year to construct. Thanks to Bobby Lindsey and Martina Fee with Sothern Kentucky Tennis Association for leading the charge.
Now is the time to donate and help develop and improve tennis across Kentucky! An Anonymous donor will match donations up to the first $5,000! Many rally on your support.
USTA Kentucky League State Champions are giving back to their charities of choice! In lieu of a trophy or winners gift, each winning team chose a charity to support.
USTA Southern announced the selection of seven young tennis players as state winners of the 2020 USTA Foundation NJTL Essay Contest. Congratulations to Kansas Perry of the Rising Stars Program in Louisville.
Congrats to winning captains; Aarohi Panzade, Louisville for participating in the JTT State Championship and John/Chris Dallas for stepping up to captain a new team in Paducah!
COMBO LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS
Congratulations to the 2020 Combo State League Championship winners and their charities of choice!
Thanks to all who volunteer with USTA Kentucky! We want to make your experience better because you do so much! Please complete the survey to help us help you!
This USTA event will be held November 14th at Top Seed in Lexington. High school juniors and seniors will have the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of college coaches in Kentucky and the surrounding region. Players will also have the opportunity for a short meet and greet with coaches. There are a limited number of spots available. Register soon!
Congrats to sixth grader Audrina Schaefer, sophomore Gracie Koch (pictured), freshman Ellie Hammond (pictured) and junior James Chen on being named to the Lotto Elite Hot 100. This is a monthly list used for recruiting purposes. Play strong Kentucky juniors!
UPCOMING JUNIOR TOURNAMENTS
Find all links to sanctioned junior tournaments in Kentucky HERE
LIRC October Junior Championships (Southern Level 5, 10U Green)
Nine CTA's have achieved Gold Level Status. Our October featured CTA is Southern Kentucky Tennis Association (SOKY)! Check out their WEBSITE, like them on FACEBOOK.
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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 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.
