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GENEROUS FOLLOW UP - EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS!

In June we told you about Aiden Vilo!  He pledged to donate half of his earnings from racquet stringing this summer to The Raise a Racquet Foundation!  Aiden aced it with his $115 donation.   READ MORE

PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION
 
Raise a Racquet Rallys on the support of people like you who love tennis and want to expand play opportunities!  Watch your mailbox and email next month for more information!  DONATE

JOIN THE PARTY!

The Tri-Level Southern Sectional Championships, will be held October 18 - 20 in Louisville and here is your
opportunity to VOLUNTEER!!!
Let's showcase our love of tennis to over 600 players from across the Southern Section.
Help is needed in many areas!! 


 
THANK YOU!

Thanks to all who nominated well over 100 of Kentucky's best!  The winners will be announced pending the committees selection! 
Watch social media for the announcement.
MIXED DOUBLES STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Congrats to the Mixed Doubles State Champions!
18 & Over 6.0 Fountain - Louisville
18 & Over 7.0 Reeder - Louisville
18 & Over 8.0 Simpson - Louisville
18 & Over 9.0 Simpson - Louisville
 
40 & Over 6.0 Athanasakes - Louisville (Direct Advance)
40 & Over 7.0 Hutchens - Lexington (pictured)
40 & Over 8.0 Jones - Louisville
 
55 & Over 7.0 Shulak - Louisville
55 & Over 8.0 Bean - Louisville
COMBO DOUBLES REGISTRATION DEADLINE APPROACHING

COMBO Doubles Championships, October 3-6, 2019 - Lexington
Registration Deadline September 25th.   READ MORE
(congrats to our last year's sectional winners pictured)
PARK TENNIS IN OWENSBORO

Six week tennis program at Moreland Park!  It's not too late to register, so don't miss the fun!
READ MORE   

 
SUPERHEROS SWARM ELIZABETHTOWN

Nearly 50 kids participated and celebrated the local superhero David Rogers! READ MORE

Ashland will host a superhero event on September 29!  
Contact Janice Watson for information!
CONGRATS TO OUR TEAM KENTUCKY
   
Team Kentucky participated and represented Kentucky well at the Southern Ozaki Junior Cup.  
READ MORE about the team 
and see PHOTOS
LOUISVILLE BEGINNERS

Tennis Apprentice next session begins the first week of October!  REGISTER

Second Serve League begins October 2 at Seneca Park.  Designed for beginning match play! REGISTER
Please share this with friends/family/co-workers if you love tennis!
LOUISVILLE WILD ACES

Next session begins the second week of October at both Seneca and Tom Sawyer Parks!!
Social tennis for players of all levels, 40 years and older.
REGISTER

If you would like to bring Wild Aces to your area, contact Kathy Klein
DON'T MISS THE FINAL SUNDAY FUNDAY

Mark your calendars for October 27th.   REGISTER now and bring a friend!!  Even better if they are just getting back into tennis!
MORE WAYS TO SUPPORT RAISE A RACQUET

RAR is registered as an 
Amazon Smile and 
Please select Raise a Racquet as your charity of choice when you shop or click link now!
TENNIS ON CAMPUS

We have new Tennis on Campus groups at Murray and EKU!! 
Check out social media for WKU (pictured), UK and UofL! @wku_clubtennis   @ukyclubtennis @uofltennisclub  


LEXINGTON VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

The 2019 Pan American Junior Championships are seeking volunteers for guest services, hospitality tent, medical tent, practice court supervisor and rover! This event is being held at Top Seed Tennis Club.  READ MORE

10 & UNDER JOIN FOR FREE

Share your love for tennis with the next generation.  First year free for 10 and under!  READ MORE







Find all links to sanctioned junior tournaments in Kentucky 


Top Gun Academy  Championships 
(Southern Level 3)
September 27-29th, Louisville
Registration Deadline: September 22nd  REGISTER HERE

Brenda Emery/Cross Court #2  (Southern Level 5, 10U Green/Orange)
September 28-29th, Lexington
Registration Deadline: September 25th  REGISTER HERE

Centre Court Fall Junior Classic  (Southern Level 5, 10U Orange)
October 5-6th, Owensboro
Registration Deadline: October 1st  REGISTER HERE

Spindletop Slam (Southern Level 5, 10U Green)
October 18-20th, Lexington
Registration Deadline: October 15th  REGISTER HERE

LIRC October Junior Championships  (Southern Level 5, 10U Green)
October 26-27th, Louisville
Registration Deadline: October 23rd  REGISTER HERE

LTC November Championships (Southern Level 5, 10U Green)
November 2-3rd, Louisville
Registration Deadline: October 27th REGISTER HERE

Contact Bryan Hash or READ MORE
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   
JUNIOR TOURNAMENT CENTRAL

We have a page that is always on the USTAKY homepage to highlight recent top results in junior tournaments. It is a great way to celebrate the accomplishments of KY juniors. READ MORE

NET GENERATION
 
Working together to create our next generation of tennis greats!  

2018 YEARBOOK
 
 
The 2018 Yearbook has been published. READ MORE  If you have not received a yearbook in the mail by  March 31, and you would like a hard copy, please submit your REQUEST .


 
E-NEWS!

Do you have Community Tennis News you would like to share? If so, please email Kim Lonnemann with the information no later than the first day of each month.
E-News is sent mid month.
PLAY IT FORWARD GRANT

Over $1.2 million has been made available for programs and tournaments focused on innovative ideas & growth based programming.  READ MORE  or email  Stacey Croley .

BUILD IT FORWARD GRANT

USTA Southern has opened registration for grant applications for the Build It Forward initiative. $500K has been made available to build or reconstruct tennis courts. There is no deadline, as funds will be available until exhausted. 
READ MORE or email John Callen

YOUR LOCAL LEAGUE COORDINATORS

Looking for additional league playing opportunity?  How about getting a family member or friend involved in tennis?  READ MORE
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