May - Issue 154
Your monthly news & updates
PRESIDENT'S PERSPECTIVE
May is National Tennis Month and tennis is booming. Lucky to enjoy the sport of a lifetime! Read More

At your service,
Mike Eden
#NATIONALTENNISMONTH
Happy National Tennis Month. Tell us why you love tennis! Post a video on your social media, tag USTA Kentucky and be entered to win a $50 Tennis Warehouse Gift Card. #Poweroftennis
Winner drawn June 1.
PLAYING ACROSS THE STATE
Programs are running across the state! Check our your local CTA to find a program that's right for you! Read More
Bowling Green pictured to the right - All images taken from CTA Facebook pages. Be sure to follow your CTA on social media. Facebook Instagram
Georgetown
Owensboro
Frankfort
Paducah
Lexington
Lake Cumberland
LEGENDS OF KENTUCKY TENNIS THE HALL OF FAME SERIES PODCAST - JULIE DITTY QUALLS
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 . Listen Now or on Spotify.
"ASK THE DOC"
THANKS TO LEXINGTON CLINIC ORTHOPEDICS - SPORTS MEDICINE
Is stretching important - YES
Check out the best stretches for tennis! Read More
PADUCAH DROP SHOTS IS BACK!
Play begins on Tuesday, June 8th  Help us spread the word to make this league a success! Young professionals from around the city looking for a recreational tennis option will love Drop Shots Tennis. Register

REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Don't miss the Arthur Lloyd Johnson Memorial Tennis Tournament held at historic Chickasaw Park in Louisville July 23 - 25 hosted by West Louisville Tennis Club. Register Now
BECOME A TENNIS CHAMPION
Do you find yourself always talking, tweeting or posting about tennis? Always encouraging your friends to play?
Become a Tennis Champion - Limited Spaces Available!
TRI-LEVEL SECTIONALS IN LOUISVILLE AGAIN - TIME TO FIND A TEAM
Registration is open in Louisville, Lexington and other areas of the state. Keep an eye on your area. Click Here
For Louisville Click Here
(initial roster deadline 5/4)
For Lexington Click Here (initial roster deadline 5/27 (40+) 7/15 (18+/55+)
Don't miss the fun!
LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON IS HERE
Up First!
Adult 55 & Over League Championship
Registration and championship information

Adult 40 & Over League Championship
Registration and championship information

ADULT LEAGUE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Volunteers are needed for all Adult League State Championships.
Bowling Green - Sept 9-12
Henderson - June 4-6
Lexington - July 9-11
Louisville - May 14-16, June 25-27, Sept 24-26 and Oct. 15-17
Owensboro - Aug 27-29
WTT REGISTER NOW
WTT is playing again in Louisville.

Plans to start the league late June, early July, but teams need to register and play this fun format!
Teams: Minimum of 4 players/
Maximum of 10
National advancement opportunities!
If you would like WTT in your area
WILD ACES
Registration is open for play at Vettiner and Seneca Parks in Louisville.
If you'd like Wild Aces in your area contact
JTT
JTT teams are forming across the state! Find your local coordinators Click Here
Louisville
14U & 18U coordinator Ciara Warren
507-236-5094
10U & 12U coordinator Kellee Dicks
502-439-8592
All levels welcome!
NEW DATE - 2021
JASON ISAACS MEMORIAL DOUBLES TOURNAMENT
The Jason Isaacs Memorial Doubles Tournament will be held May 28 - 30, 2021 at Tom Sawyer Park in Louisville. Registration deadline is May 20. Every entrant who is planning to play tennis in college qualifies to apply for the Jason Isaacs Memorial College Scholarship. Register Now
HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Kentucky High School Championships are around the corner! This is a great time to get outside, enjoy the fresh spring air, and support your local high school teams and these student-athletes. Read More
UPCOMING JUNIOR TOURNAMENTS
Leon Zegart Junior Championship (Level 6)
Louisville, May 8-9
REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE
 
Louisville Tennis Club Grand Prix (10U Event)
Louisville, May 22-23
REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE
 
May One Doubles Tournament (Level 6)
Louisville, May 22
REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE
 
Jason Isaacs Memorial Doubles Championship (Level 6)
Louisville, May 29-31
REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE


Contact Bryan Hash
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
Raise a Racquet is registered with both
Please select Raise a Racquet as your charity of choice when you shop or click link now!
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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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