USTA KY BOARD PRESIDENT SHOUT OUT | |
I truly believe tennis players are the best people so, through our journey together over these next 2 years, I ask you to give back, by volunteering. There are numerous ways to do this, get involved in your CTA, join a USTA Kentucky committee, apply to be on the USTA Kentucky Board, become a coach through one of new USTA Coaching levels, become a USTA Official, and, if a tournament is in your area, volunteer to help.
My wish for you is that you hit the ball over the net one more time than your opponent!
See you on the court!
Ellen Miller
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We extend our sincere thanks to RC Scheinler for his devoted leadership as USTA Kentucky Board President. His vision, integrity, and commitment to growing the game of tennis across the state have made a lasting impact on our organization and tennis community.
RC’s leadership has positioned USTA Kentucky for continued success, and we are deeply grateful for his service.
As we look ahead, we are pleased to welcome Ellen Miller as USTA Kentucky Board President for 2026–2027. We look forward to her leadership and the continued growth of tennis throughout Kentucky.
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Kentucky Tennis Weekend Celebrations headline | | CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2025 KENTUCKY TENNIS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES | |
We proudly celebrated Terry L. Bunnell, Andrew Varga, and Brian Martin as they were inducted into the Kentucky Tennis Hall of Fame!
It was an outstanding evening honoring these incredible individuals and seeing so many of their family members, friends, and members of their tennis community come together to celebrate their lasting impact on the game. Congratulations to our three inductees on this well-deserved recognition!
| | | CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2025 USTA KENTUCKY AWARD WINNERS | We were excited to celebrate the best of Kentucky at the USTA Kentucky Awards Luncheon! The award winners' outstanding achievements will continue to make an impact on tennis in Kentucky | | | COMMUNITY TENNIS WORKSHOP | Thanks to Kentucky Community Tennis Associaitons for participating in the 2026 CDW! It was a great morning of learning and sharing to make 2026 a fantastic year for tennis in Kenutcky! | | | Kerri Arnold joins the USTA Kentucky staff in the role of Specialist, Community Engagement. Kerri is a communications and community engagement professional who loves bringing people, ideas, and mission-driven work together. She’s strengthened organizations across nonprofit, corporate, and community settings through clear messaging, strong relationships, and collaborative leadership. With experience spanning development, engagement, program management and strategic operations, she brings a warm, people-first approach to every project. And she’s excited to return to USTA Kentucky after more than 18 years away. | | | |
Raise a Racquet Foundation has been selected to participate in Winsday presented by Resolute Racing during Kentucky Derby Week 2026 at Churchill Downs! 🏇🎾
Winsday tickets are on sale now through April 29, 2026 at 12:45 PM.
$5 from every ticket purchased through the link below is donated directly to Raise a Racquet Foundation.
Celebrate Derby Week with purpose and help us continue changing lives — one ticket at a time.
| | | CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING AT ADULT LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS | Please consider volunteering at an adult league championship in your area. These events are not possible without our great team of volunteers! Join the team off the court! | | | KENTUCKY VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD | Congratulations to Emily Barnett for receiving the 2025 Kentucky Volunteer Service Award. This recognition was presented to Emily at the USTA Kentucky Board Meeting on February 6, 2026. (Pictured with USTA KY Executive Director, Jason Miller) | | | USTA KENTUCKY BOARD & COMMITTEE CHAIRS | Meet your Kentucky Board and Committee chairs for 2026! They volunteer their time, talents and treasures to make tennis great in Kentucky! | | | 2026 ADULT LEAGUE RESOURCES & REGULATIONS | |
Don't be in the dark - check out the 2026 Ault League resources and regulations! Any questions contact your Local League Coordinator or Kathy Klein, Sr. Manager Adult League 502.491.1290
| | | Start the year healtier and happier - THAT'S IT! | | | JUNIOR PLAYER & PARENT RESOURSES | Below are links to some helpful resources for both players and parents provided by USTA. | | | |
UPCOMING JUNIOR TOURNAMENTS
The Heartbreaker Cup (Junior Circuit- Orange & Green)
February 21, Lexington
Deadline: February 20th
REGISTER HERE
Somerst #1 (Level 6)
February 28, Somerset
Deadline: February 24th
REGISTER HERE
Questions - Contact LJ Allara
lallara@ustaky.com
502-491-1290
| | | 2026 JUNIOR TOURNAMENT CALENDARS | The 2026 Southern Level 3, 4, and 5 & National Level 1, 2, & 3 Tournament Calendars are live! | | | ANOTHER WAY TO SUPPORT RAR | Raise a Racquet will receive $2.00 from every internet order through Nanz and Kraft Helping Hands Program. Simply select Raise a Racquet from the “Helping Hands” pull down menu on the order form on Nanz and Kraft website or link below. | | | |
2026 RALLY CLUB MEMBERS!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR EARLY BIRD DONATION TO PROVIDE TENNIS OPPORTUNITES ACROSS THE STATE!
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Raise a Racquet 2026 Rally Club Champion Donors $1,000+
John English
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Raise a Racquet 2026 Rally Club Ace Donors $500+
John Backer, Judy Davenport
Raise a Racquet 2026 Rally Club Baseline Donors $100+
Jerry Groce, Debra Laird, Mel Purcell, Merrick Ward
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Team Kentucky at the Ozaki Cup
Kentucky Middle School Tennis State Championship
Lexington Open
Louisville Futures Next Gen Tournament
Kentucky Tennis Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Kentucky Men's 15K
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Be part of the Club - The Rally Club! Champions Donors - $1,000 & Over
Ace Donnors - $500 & Over
Baseliners Donors - $100 - $499
rarfoundation.com to join the club!
| | | 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 | | | 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 | | | Get the latest news, updates and a little fun. | | | | | |
