News & Updates


...from the Tennis Association of Central KY
July 28, 2021
Upcoming Events

For more, see TACK Calendar Webpage
Congrats Sectional Winners + Upcoming Leagues + Districts Qualification + Meet the USTA KY Staff
Read more below.
COMBO DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 07/31
USTA TACK Combo League 18+, 40+ and 55+ play is August 9th to October 17th. The minimum roster deadline for Combo has been extended to Saturday, July 31st. Players are still needed at all levels, but are especially needed at the following levels:
  • Men's 18+ 2.5
  • Women's 18+ 3.0 and 3.5
  • Men's and Women's 18+ 4.0 and 4.5
  • Men's 40+ 3.5

USTA TACK Tri-Level League 18+ and 55+ play is July 30th to August 1st, at the Lexington Tennis Club. Ten men's and women's teams will be competing, with one additional team qualifying to advance directly to USTA Kentucky Districts.

If you need help finding a team or have questions, please contact Tara McGuire, Local League Coordinator.
CONGRATS TO KY TEAMS ON WINNING SECTIONALS
Congratulations to the KY/Mathes/Issacs 4.5 18+ Men's Team from Louisville and the KY/Taylor 3.5 18+ Women's Team from the Purchase Area for winning the USTA Southern Sectional 18+ Championship last weekend! The USTA Southern Region is the largest region in the U.S. with players from Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Mississippi, Tennessee, Louisiana and Arkansas. Winning teams qualify to advance to the USTA National Championship in Arizona this October.
USTA KY DISTRICTS PLAYER QUALIFICATION
We've received numerous questions from captains recently on how many matches a player must play to qualify to compete in the USTA Kentucky District Championship…. here’s your answer.

All League Regulations can be found on the webpage of the USTA Kentucky Tennis website - http://www.tacktennis.usta.com/regulations/.

Mixed Doubles League:
  • 2 matches are required (1 can be a default) for advancement to USTA Kentucky Districts and Southern Sectionals.
  • Mixed Districts is September 9-12, in Bowling Green. Registration opens August 1, 2021. The deadline for the minimum # of players is September 1st.

Tri-Level League:
  • A player cannot advance beyond local league play without playing a minimum of 1 match, with no defaults counting. The only exception is single team advancing direct to championship.
  • (There are no Southern regulations for Tri-Level, so the 1 match applies to advancement to sectional invitational as well)
  • Tri-Level Districts is August 27-29, in Owensboro. Registration opens August 1, 2021. The deadline for the minimum # of players is August 18th.

Combo League:
  • Kentucky Regulation: Players must play in at least one local league match (can be a default) to advance to USTA Kentucky Districts. If no opponent at level/age division teams may advance direct or play in lower age division (55’s in 40’s or 40’s in 18’s).
  • Combo Districts is October 28-31. Registration opens September 15, 2021. The deadline for the minimum # of players is October 20th
LEXINGTON SUMMER CLASSIC: 08/07 - 08/08
The 2nd Annual Lexington Summer Classic Tennis Tournament is August 7-8, at Lafayette High School. Proceeds benefit Special Education students in Central Kentucky. Events include Men's and Women's 18+ and 40+ 2.5 - 4.0 Singles and Doubles; 55+ 2.5 - 4.0 Doubles; and 18+, 40+ and 55+ 2.5 - 4.0 Mixed. The cost is $35 per event to register online. For questions, contact Tournament Director Byron Wilson at byronwilson@mymetronet.net.
MEET THE USTA KY STAFF - TAYLOR URQUHART, OPERATIONS AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
How long have you been playing tennis, and what got you started? My family got me started when I was very young. We would go to the park courts and play as a family.

What is your favorite league to play in and why? Drop Shots - I love the format and the social aspect to this league.

What do you enjoy/look forward to about working for USTA Kentucky? Getting everyone together again for the USTA KY Tennis Weekend in January 2022.

If you could attend one of the four grand slams, which would you choose, and why? Wimbledon, but I have never been to any, so I wouldn’t be picky!

If you could be any candle scent, what would you be and why? Ocean Breeze – the beach is my happy place.
"Tennis is a sport for a lifetime."