August - Issue 157
Your monthly news & updates
PRESIDENT'S PERSPECTIVE
Tennis is booming! Premium tennis racquet sales are up 40.5% year to date and entry level racquets for new players are up 25%. And tennis is booming in Kentucky with multiple teams winning at the Sectional level.  Read More

At your service,
Mike Eden
DERBY TICKET RAFFLE
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LEGENDS OF KENTUCKY TENNIS THE HALL OF FAME SERIES PODCAST -
CHARLES BECKMAN
The Legends of Kentucky Tennis, The Hall of Fame Series is an intimate conversation with Kentucky Tennis Hall of Fame inductees. Conversations recalling memories and insight to tennis in Kentucky today, hosted by the University of Kentucky former Head Tennis Coach Dennis Emery. Listen to a conversation with Charles Beckman. Listen Now or on Spotify.
"ASK THE DOC"
TENNIS ELBOW
What is Tennis Elbow and how do I relieve the pain? Get Exercises
Thanks to Lexington Clinic Orthopedics Sports Medicine/Tennis Center of Excellence
BAIRD WOODEN RACQUET BENEFIT CLASSIC
The Elizabethtown Tennis Commission is hosting its annual Wood Racquet Benefit Classic at Freeman Lake Park on Sunday, September 26. Sponsored by Baird, all proceeds benefit Mission Hope for Kids. Come dressed in vintage all white attire for a chance to win a prize. If you don't have a wooden racquet for this all doubles adult tournament, you can borrow one! Register here.
AWARD NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN
Please submit a nomination to recognize Kentucky's best. Nomination window closes September 15. Click below for a full list of award categories!
ACING AUTISM
ACEing Autism is a nonprofit organization whose mission is for children with autism to grow, develop and benefit from social connections and fitness through affordable tennis programming. This 5 week program for ages 5-18 at the Lexington Tennis Club starting August 29th. To register or receive scholarship Email
NEW TENNIS CENTER HIRING
The Warren County Parks and Recreation Department is hiring for the
following team positions: 
Tennis Manager (Full Time)
Asst. Tennis Manager (Full Time)
Tennis Supervisor (Full Time)
Tennis Attendant (Part Time)t
Positions should be posted soon.
Questions: Email or call 270-842-5302
18 & OVER SECTION WINNERS
Kentucky saw two teams win Sectionals and one team reach the finals. The winning teams will go on to play at the National Championships in Surprise Arizona in October. Way to go Kentucky!

3.5W Taylor/Clapp - Purchase - Winner
4.5M Mathes - Louisville - Winners
4.5W Bauer - Louisville - Finalist
40 & OVER SECTION WINNERS
Kentucky saw two teams win Sectionals. The winning teams will go on to play at the National Championships. The 3.5 women will play in Oklahoma City, OK and the 4.5 men will play in Surprise Arizona, both in October. Way to go Kentucky!

3.5 Women - Louisville - Meadows
4.5 Men - Lexington - Hardesty
JTT SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP
Congratulations to the JTT Section Championship winners! Kentucky is HOT!

14U Intermediate - Bowling Green
Dylan Dethridge, Jackson Donovan, Houston St. John, Gary Zheng, Arden Dethridge, Sol Francesca Poole, Ella Cason, Aisha Merchant, Tim Dethridge (coach)
ASHLAND LOVES JR TENNIS
Ashland Tennis Center and Greater Ashland Tennis Association hosted many events for juniors this summer: Two weeks of tennis camp, two weeks of beginner clinics, and multiple match play events. 
BE PART OF SOUTHERN SECTIONALS
If you want to see what a sectional event is all about - be a Tri-Level Sectional volunteer! We can't host these events without our great volunteers! Contact Kathy Klein.
THE ROSE CUP
Watch the top 10 juniors in Kentucky vs the top adults. It’s in memory of “Tootie” Rose Mather. This fun free event is 1:00pm, Sunday, August 29 at the Louisville Boat Club.
Match Ups:
Alex Crum vs Jacks Lancaster
Alejandro Calligari vs. Eli Stephenson
Billy Hopkins vs. Eli Wood
Jeff Anderson vs. Josh Meza
Nick Isaacs vs. Dylan Mather
Roberto Aspillaga vs. Ben Rueff
Will Palmer vs. Landon Ecarma
Steve Pobst vs. Chris Kaufmann
Tyler Owens vs. Alden Johnson
Miguel Reyes vs. Ty Bush
UP DOWN TENNIS
This Fall, Up-Down Tennis Socials will continue! This program is a way to include people with and without disabilities together on the tennis court! The program will be held on Thursday nights August 26th - October 7th from 4:00pm-5:30pm at Kereiakes Park in Bowling Green. Email Cameron Levis or 270.393.3265.
RAISE A RACQUET
If you find yourself or your organization in need, Raise a Racquet is here to help!
Player who needs assistance Application
Special Projects and Programs need based assistance Application
Organizations need based assistance Application
UPCOMING JUNIOR TOURNAMENTS
Kentucky Clay Court Open Championships
(Level 5)
September 4-6, Louisville

Emery Cross-Court Tournament
(Level 6)
September 18-19, Lexington


Contact Bryan Hash
2020 USTA KENTUCKY YEARBOOK
The 2020 USTA Kentucky Yearbook has been released. Read More or Click Here to request a copy.
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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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