USTA KY BOARD PRESIDENT SHOUT OUT | |
Kentucky has 7 teams that have won at the USTA Southern Sectionals! Southern is a very difficult region and I am thrilled for these teams as they are headed to play for a National Title!
And as we head into the 4th quarter, don't forget Raise a Racquet!
Get out and play and live another day!
RC Scheinler
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Congratulations to the 2024 USTA Kentucky Award winner! The winners will be celebrated at a luncheon, Saturday, January 25 at the Hyatt Regency Louisville. | |
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Our hearts are heavy for our Southern section states. We are in a position to show our support to those who have suffered loss and devestation. Please consider making a donation. | |
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It's time to get loud and support the game we love! Many communities across the state are losing their courts to other court sports or neglect! With tennis growth, we need these courts! Please consider joining us to advocate for courts in your community! | |
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Represent Kentucky in the first ever USTA Southern Regional Championships! Battle it out vs two other states and bring home the title for Team Kentucky! This is a mixed dominant duo tournament. The top 4 mixed duos from each state will be selected in 12s, 14s, 16s, and 18s. Both players must be from Kentucky to enter. Tournament selections will be made using the mixed duo’s ranking on the Combined National Standing List. Every match you play will count towards the state’s overall team points. Help Team Kentucky take home the 1st Annual USTA Southern Regional Team Championships as we take on Tennessee and Arkansas! Questions, contact LJ Allara at lallara@ustaky.com or 502-491-1290. | |
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REGISTRATION CLOSES OCTOBER 13 | |
NEW Beginner Invitational – Louisville, October 25 – 27, 2024
USTA Membership – NOT Required
Team format – 3 courts per match.
Registration opens: September 15, 2024
Registration closes: October 13, 2024
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REGISTRATION CLOSES OCTOBER 13 | |
NEW Beginner Invitational – Louisville, October 25 – 27, 2024
USTA Membership – NOT Required
Team format – 3 courts per match.
Registration opens: September 15, 2024
Registration closes: October 13, 2024
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SINGLES INVITATIONAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE OCTOBER 13 | |
Don't miss the fun!
All teams are required to register in TennisLink for this event.
Teams that played a local league must register again under “2024 USTA 18/40 Singles Invitational” in TennisLink to participate.
Teams must have a minimum of 3 players.
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GAME SET MATCH KENTUCKY PODCAST | Subscribe and listen to the 2023 Kentucky Award winning podcast for a wide variety of tennis updates! | |
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It's here - USTA Kentucky Merchandise! Don't miss your chance to have the latest logoed T-shirts, hats, visors, and towels!
Happy Shopping!
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NOT YOUR COUNTRY CLUB TENNIS CLASSIC (PRO ITF EVENT) | Don't miss Pro Circuit Tennis October 7-13 at University of Louisville Bass Rudd Tennis Facility. It's a free event! | |
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Don't miss the fun at the USTA Kentucky Happy Hour at the NYCC Tennis Classic
Friday, October 11 Bass-Rudd Tennis Center 4:00-8:00 PM
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Kentucky is celebrating the sport of tennis with Open Tennis Fest! CTA's have rallied and are hosting events across the state and you still have time to catch an October event! | |
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Congratulations to the Ashland Tennis Center and celebrating thier 50th Anniversary! An amazing facility with amazing leadership! | |
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55/65 & OVER MIXED SECTIONAL WINNERS | |
Kentucky hosted the 55/65 & Over Mixed Sectional Championships in Owensboro Kentucky October 4th through the 6th. Congrats to all winners, especially our two Kentucky winners!
65 & Over
3.5, North Carolina Johnson Team
55 & Over
4.0 South Carolina Tolley Team
3.5 Kentucky Miller Team
3.0 Arkansas Hoskyn Team
9.0 Kentucky Smith Team
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65 & OVER INVITATIONAL WINNERS | |
Congratulations to the 65 & Over Invitational Winning Teams!
3.0 women Louisville, Hash Team
3.5 women Louisville, Bean Team
4.0 women Henderson Osborn Team (pictured)
3.5 men Louisville, Martin Team
4.0 men Henenderson Williams Team
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TRI-LEVEL STATE CHAMPIONS | |
Congratulations to the 2024 Tri-Level State Championship winning teams!
18 & Over 4.5-3.5 W Louisville, Bauer Team
18 & Over 4.0-3.0 W Louisville, OConnell Team (pictured)
18 & Over 4.5-3.5 M Purchase, Allen Team
40 & Over 4.0-3.0 W Louisville, Voss Team
55 & Over 4.0-3.0 W Louisville, Stone Team
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KY STATE MIDDLE SCHOOL TOURNAMENT | If you have played Middle School team tennis, don't miss this fun tournament on November 8 - 10 in Elizathtown. | |
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TENNIS IS A GREAT WORKOUT! | Tennis checks all of these boxes. Not only is it fun to play, but its dynamic physical requirements, mental demands, and relatively low impact on your body deliver benefits across a range of essential fitness building blocks while ensuring you can sustain the activity throughout the later years of your life. | |
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LEGENS OF KENTUCKY TENNIS PODCAST | Rich Benson chats with Dennis Emery is this Legens of Kentucky Tennis The Hall of Fame Serioe Podcast! | |
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Have questions, we have answers! Just ask and remember there is never a bad question. | |
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RECENT QUESTION: I was serving in my doubles match last weekend, and on one of my serves, the receiver called the ball out, but their partner corrected them and said it was in. What do we do when this happens?
ANSWER: The serving team wins the point because the opposing team should give them the benefit of the doubt.
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Kentucky NTRP Championships
Oct. 11-13 - Georgetown
REGISTER
Singles Invitational
Oct. 26-27 - Louisville
REGISTER
USTA KY Beginner Invitational
Oct. 26-27 - Louisville
REGISTER
Questions - Contact LJ Allara
lallara@ustaky.com
502-491-1290
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BTA Fall Team High School Tournament Oct. 12-13 - Lexington
REGISTER
EKU Fall Singles Fest
Oct. 19 - Richmond
REGISTER
Valkyrie Invitational #7
Oct. 20 - Louisville
REGISTER
NTA 10U Junior Championship
Oct. 26 - Louisville
REGISTER
Questions - Contact LJ Allara
lallara@ustaky.com
502-491-1290
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USTA KENTUCKY FACEBOOK PAGE | Kentucky Tennis Facebook page is now USTAKentucky! Be part of Kentucky tennis social!! Follow USTAKentucky and check the page for updates! | |
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Check out the new USTA Kentucky website! Let us know what you think! | |
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RAR RAISING MONEY AND HAVING FUN! | Thanks to the RiverCity Racquet League for inviting Raise a Racquet to be part of your end of season celebration at Churchill Downs. Thanks to everyone who made donations to provide tennis opportunities across the state! | |
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2024 RALLY CLUB MEMBERS!
THANK YOU FOR PROVIDING TENNIS OPPORTUNITES ACROSS THE STATE!
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Raise a Racquet 2024 Rally Club Champions - donations over $1,000
Terry L. Bunnell
Noel Clayton
Judith Davenport
Mike & Marsha Eden
John English
Aretha Fuqua
Gary Purlee
Linda Seagle
Rick Shafferman
Paul Varga
Sandy & Mary Wilson
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Raise a Racquet 2024 Rally Club Baseliners - donations over $100
Victor Allara, Leony Barroso, Alfie Cheng, Jeffery & Carolyn Chou, Lucy Goodrow, Susan Habeeb, DJ Hall, Karen Henson, John Herring, Kim Lonnemann, Shannon Maglinger, Cynthia Miller, Jason Miller, Deena Ombres, Meg Peavy, Sue Pickren, Mel Purcell, Linda Schrecker, James Shafferman, Melisa Weidman, Chad Young
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RAISE A RACQUET RALLY CLUB | |
Be part of the Club - The Rally Club! Champions - donors over $1,000
Baseliners - donors over $100
rarfoundation.com to join the club!
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If you are over age 70 1/2 you might consider making a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA. This way the distribution is not taxable. Have your custodian send a check directly from your IRA to Raise A Racquet Foundation, 8900 Greeneway Commons Place #101 Louisville KY 40220 rarfoundation.com | |
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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
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