Thanks to you, 2020 wasn't all bad!

January - Issue 150

Your monthly news & updates

PRESIDENT'S PERSPECTIVE

We need all our USTA Kentucky members to be ambassadors for tennis and encourage friends and family to join us in playing the best sport in the world. Read More

At your service,

Mike Eden

RUN FOR RACQUETS VIRTUAL 5K

Run (or walk) for a Cause! Register for the first Run for Racquets VIRTUAL 5k. Switch your tennis shoes for running shoes and put a tennis racquet into your local community! Read More

USTA KENTUCKY BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2021

The 2021 Board of Directors has been approved. Thanks to Julie Qualls, Rick Mount, Lisa Lauck and Bruce Stone for your service. Welcome to Victor Allara, Roberto Aspillaga and Anne Miller.

FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH

The International Tennis Hall of Fame, a Smithsonian affiliate, will be hosting two virtual lectures celebrating Black History Month. Advanced registration is required and free. February 17 and 24 (Moderated by Katrina Adams, immediate past President, Chairperson, and CEO of the United States Tennis Association).

ADULT LEAGUE

Major regulation changes.

NEW PARK COURTS IN VERSAILLES

GREAT NEWS!! New tennis courts for Woodford Parks and Rec in Versailles. Thanks to funding form a Land and Water Conservation Grant and assistance from National, Southern and USTA Kentucky. Read More

USTA LEAGUE PLAYER SURVEY

COVID has affected the country in different ways this year but our Adult League player's feedback remains very important to USTA National as they continue to support our tennis communities.

TAKE SURVEY

BEGINNER PROGRAMMING

Keep your eyes open for beginner programming starting across the state. Tell a friend and share your love for tennis! CLICK HERE to connect to programming.

DO YOU LOVE TENNIS?

If you love tennis and would be interested in sharing your love of the game - we need you! We are currently looking for tennis instructors. You don't need to be a professional just a tennis lover to teach the very basics! Please complete this BRIEF FORM and we will connect you with those eager to learn!

ASHLAND TENNIS CENTER SEES IMPROVEMENTS

New led lighting and divider netting is being installed at Ashland Tennis Center. Thanks to awarded grants, Greater Ashland Tennis Association, Marathon Petroleum and Prichard Electric for donating their time and installing the new lights at this public facility.

Great community partners can accomplish so much working together! READ MORE

2021 LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR HAS BEEN RELEASED

Mark your calendars for this year's Adult League Championships!

TIME TO CREATE YOUR TEAM

Start planning your teams!!! 60/70 & Over Invitational is May 14 - 16, 2021.

New this year - separate 60 & Over Division and 70 & Over Division.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION GRANT

As we wrap up 2020, there is some good news looking to 2021! The USTA Southern Diversity and Inclusion grant will be available again in 2021. The first deadline JANUARY 31st and second May 31st. (amounts usually range from $250 to $1000) to initiate or expand tennis programming at the local level. Contact Cee Jai Jones 770-368-8200 for additional information.