November - Issue 160
Your monthly news & updates
PRESIDENT'S PERSPECTIVE
Do you ever think about the person or persons that introduced you to tennis? I was introduced to tennis by my 9th grade PE teacher at Elizabethtown High School. Consider reaching out and letting them know the impact they had on your life!  
At your service,
Mike Eden
CONGRATULATIONS BOWLING GREEN
Ribbon cutting for the new public tennis facility in Bowling Green was held on November 2.
Congratulations and thanks to Soky Tennis (Southern Kentucky Tennis Association) and USTA Kentucky Board member Martina Young Fee, Warren County Parks and Recreation Department, Warren County Fiscal Court and all the donors and leaders that made this $8.2 million, 88,000-square-foot facility with six indoor and six outdoor tennis court dream a reality! (USTA Kentucky board members Ellen Miller and Martina Fee pictured)
RIBBON CUTTING IN PIKEVILLE
A ribbon cutting was held at Bob Amos Park in Pikeville this past weekend! The courts are used by one college and four high school tennis teams. Read More Video
WELCOME
Help us welcome L.J. Allara and Marcia Littlefield to the USTA Kentucky staff!
CONGRATULATIONS TO LOUISVILLE 10U TENNIS ASSOCIATION
Louisville 10U Tennis Association has been named the winner of the USTA Southern Diversity & Inclusion Champion Award.
DERBY TICKET RAFFLE STOCKING STUFFER
Purchase a raffle ticket between November 26 and December 19 and receive an emailed raffle ticket for that special someone's stocking! Don't miss your chance to win 2 Kentucky Derby box seats in section 324 and support Raise a Racquet!
CLICK HERE to purchase raffle tickets!
CONGRATULATIONS COMBO DOUBLES WINNERS
Congratulations!
18 & Over
5.5 M Nichols – Somerset
5.5 W O’Connell – Louisville
6.5 M Caldwell – Louisville
65.W Warren – Louisville
7.5 M Caldwell – Louisville
7.5 W Miller – Purchase
8.5 M Rice – Louisville
8.5 W Voss – Louisville

40 & Over
6.5 M Caldwell – Louisville
6.5 W O’Connell – Louisville
7.5 M McCubbin 0 Lexington
7.5 W Goldentul – Louisville
8.5 W Miesner – Louisville

55 & Over
6.5 W Senters – Lexington
7.5 M Grigsby – Louisville
7.5 W Faulconer - Lexington (pictured)
YEAR END ADULT RATINGS
Both 2020 & 2021 NTRP ratings will be calculated together for a 2021 Year-End rating. 

USTA National plans to release ratings by the end of November.

You must check TennisLink to find if your rating has changed, once they have been released, you will not be notified
"ASK THE DOC" ACHILLES TENDINITIS
Question: What are the signs/symptoms of achilles tendinitis and how is it treated??? Learn More!

Thanks to Lexington Clinic Orthopedics Sports Medicine/Tennis Center of Excellence
TENNIS IN MURRAY
The Murray State University and the Lady Racer tennis team held a clinic for the community on Oct 21st. It was a huge success, each participant brought canned goods for the food drive. 
#shoesup #goracers
MIDDLE SCHOOL STATE TOURNAMENT
Congratulations to the winning teams!
Advanced
Meyzeek Bears - Louisville - Champions (pictured)
TK Stone - Elizabethtown - Runner Up
Intermediate
Hardin Co. - Elizabethtown - Champions
Meyzeek Cubs - Louisville - Runner Up
Beginner
Bowling Green - Elizabethtown - Champions
COOPER FAMILY COURTS AT TYLER PARK
Let's help Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy meet their campaign goals to resurface Tyler Park courts and name them after the Cooper family! The courts will forever be an acknowledgement of the Cooper’s positive impact on the sport of tennis throughout the city of Louisville and beyond. Read More and Donate
CONGRATS TO NJTL ESSAY CONTEST WINNER FROM KENTUCKY
USTA Foundation has announced its 2021 NJTL Essay Contest Winners. USTA Southern had two of the 10 national winners: Caleb Kim of the Tuscaloosa (AL) Tennis Association and Molly Schleck of the Rising Stars of Kentucky Tennis, located in Louisville. (pictured) Read More
WHEELCHAIR TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Check out the first on court event at the new tennis facility in Bowling Green! For more information or to volunteer, contact: Cameron Levis, Tournament Director at 270.393.3265.
ASHLAND JR CLINIC
In honor of Julie Ditty Qualls, the Kentucky Men's Tennis and Kentucky Women's Tennis teams and Coaches hosted a free tennis clinic at the Ashland Tennis Center for 75 local junior players!
Thanks to the Ditty/Qualls family and GATA #playlikejulie Photos
JASON ISAACS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Congratulations to:
Kamryn Bradshaw: University of Kentucky
Matthew Rice: Bellarmine University
MR & MISS TENNIS KENTUCKY NAMED
Congratulations to Carrie Beckman and Zach White on being Selected Mr & Miss Tennis Kentucky by the Kentucky High School Tennis Coaches Association.
RAISE A RACQUET - NEW WEBSITE
If you find yourself or your organization in need, Raise a Racquet is here to help!
Check out the new website - rarfoundation.com
2020 USTA KENTUCKY YEARBOOK
The 2020 USTA Kentucky Yearbook has been released. Read More or Click Here to request a copy.
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 
SCHOOLS NEWSLETTER
Check out the first edition of the Schools Newsletter. Valuable information for physical education teachers or anyone interested in kids tennis programming! Read More
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