News & Updates


...from the Tennis Association of Central KY
July 14, 2021
Upcoming Events
  • June 7 - Aug. 8: Mixed League
  • July 15: Tri-Level 18+/55+ League Initial Roster Deadline
  • July 24: 'Yes, MAMM!' Charity Tennis Classic
  • July 25 - Aug. 1: Lexington Challenger
  • July 30 - Aug. 1: Tri-Level 18+/55+ League
  • Aug. 1: Adult 65+ Registration Opens
  • Aug. 9 - Oct. 17: Combo League
  • Aug. 27-29: Tri-Level Districts
  • Sept. 9-12: Mixed Districts
  • Sept. 24-26: Adult 65+ Championship
  • October 28-31: Combo Districts

For more, see TACK Calendar Webpage
Tri-Level 18+/55+ Deadline July 15th,
Adult 40+ Districts Winners + Meet the USTA KY Staff
Read more below.
TRI-LEVEL 18+/55+ ROSTER DEADLINE: 07/15
TACK's Tri-Level 18+/55+ League play is July 30 - August 1. As a reminder, the minimum roster deadline is on Thursday, July 15th. If you need help finding a team, please reach out to Tri-Level Local League Coordinator, Tara McGuire.

WHAT IS TRI-LEVEL? Tri-Level is three levels of players on the same men's or women's team. Same level doubles pairs play against one another. Example: 3.0/3.5/4.0 players play on the same men's team. Team matches are played on three courts - one 3.0 doubles court, one 3.5 doubles court, and one 4.0 doubles court.
ADULT 40+ DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS
The USTA Kentucky Adult 40+ District Championship was held last weekend, July 9-11, in Lexington, KY.

CONGRATS ADULT 40+ DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP WINNING TEAMS:
  • Men's 3.0 - KY/LOU/Shaheen
  • Men's 3.5 - KY/LEX/McCubbin
  • Men's 4.0 - KY/LEX/McCubbin-Hollingshead-Hutchens
  • Men's 4.5 - KY/LEX/Hardesty
  • Women's 3.0 - KY/LOU/Morris
  • Women's 3.5 - KY/LOU/Meadow (Semi-Finals - KY/LEX/Bailey/Mangold)
  • Women's 4.0 - KY/LOU/Gray (Finals - KY/LEX/Grissom)
  • Women's 4.5 - KY/LOU/Florence (2nd Place - KY/LEX/Cassidy)

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TACK LOCAL ADULT 40+ LEAGUE WINNING TEAMS:

Men's 3.0
  • 1st Place - Wickline Team (*Undefeated)
  • 2nd Place - Yates/Russ Team

Women's 3.0
  • 1st Place - Moore/Goble Team
  • 2nd Place - Sebring Team

Men's 3.5
  • 1st Place - Howard-Sparks Team
  • 2nd Place - McCubbin-Scutchfield Team

Women's 3.5
  • 1st Place - Bailey/Mangold Team
  • 2nd Place - Senters Team

Men's 4.0
  • 1st Place - McCubbin-Hollingshead-Hutchens Team (*Undefeated)
  • 2nd Place - Castle-Atkinson Team

Women's 4.0
  • 1st Place - Grissom/Miller Team (*Undefeated)
  • 2nd Place - Jenkins/Lundy Team

Men's 4.5
  • 1st Place - Hardesty Team (*Undefeated)
  • 2nd Place - Khan Team

Women's 4.5
  • 1st Place - Cassidy Team (*Undefeated)
  • 2nd Place - Lundy Team
MEET THE USTA KY STAFF - TIMOTHY MCCOLLUM, USTA SOUTHERN SECTION TENNIS SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
How long have you been playing tennis, and what got you started?
I've been playing tennis for 38 years, and was introduced to the sport at age ten by my mom through a local parks program.

What is your favorite league to play in and why? 
I haven't played much league tennis, but hope to in the near future, as time allows. I look forward to 40+ and Combo.

What do you enjoy/look forward to about working for USTA Kentucky?
I enjoy the relationships and strategic planning with people who are collaborating to grow the sport we all love.

If you could attend one of the four grand slams, which would you choose, and why?
I've attended the U.S. Open multiple times, and have thoroughly enjoyed it. However, I'd like to also attend both Wimbledon and Roland Garros, due to their respective histories and locations.

If you could be any candle scent, what would you be and why?
Sandalwood. It's strong, yet sweet. Grounding and earthy, it's been used to sooth, heal, and flavor for centuries.
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