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November 7, 2016
Recipient of the 2013 & 2015 LTA Marc Kaplan Media
Excellence Award
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 Health Update
Many of you may know I have taken the last six weeks off from my regular tennis games. Thanks to Dr. Archie Brown and Dr. Robert Quinet, the diagnosis seems to be Polymyalia Rheumatica, which is being treated with Prednisone. So the good news--- I am now back on the courts.
Thanks for your support, thoughts and prayers.
Billy
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ICY HOT USTA SOUTHERN LEVEL 2 All
state
SUGARBOWL CHAMPIONSHIP
Tournament # 700128716
November 12-14, 2016
City Park Pepsi Tennis Center, UNO, Atkinson-Stern Tennis Center
Director: Ashley Rhoney
Referee: Rocky Andry
134 players from Louisiana
A total of 363 young players from the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina are entered in this Advanced Skill Tournament.
Important Message
by Kerri Becker- Volunteer Coordinator
I am looking for volunteers to help in overseeing the Sugar Bowl Championship junior tournament to be held here in New Orleans this weekend. I need volunteers both Saturday and Sunday during the time of 8am-8pm. If you have a couple hours either or both days, please help (no special training needed). This is a very important tournament for New Orleans to host, and we need your help to make it successful. We are using three sites: UNO, City Park, and Atkinson Stern. Volunteers: choose the site and time most convenient for you.
Please let me know if you can help-- have questions contact me at 504-453-5251 or
kerribecker@cox.net
Thank you.
REALLY GREAT NEWS! 
NEW ORLEANS
After nearly a quarter-century absence, junior tennis makes a return to the umbrella of events sponsored by the Allstate Sugar Bowl this fall.
The Allstate Sugar Bowl Tennis Classic will be held Nov. 12-14 at the City Park Pepsi Tennis Center.
In its previous iterations, the Sugar Bowl event has attracted the likes of Andy Roddick and Maria Sharapova.
This year's event should produce a high quality field as well, Louisiana Tennis Association president Rob Worley said. Only the top 56 players in the United States Tennis Association's Southern Section will be allowed to enter in each of the eight divisions (boys and girls, ages 12, 14, 16 and 18), and from there, the top players will be selected to the field.
Each of the eight singles brackets will feature a 32-player draw with a consolation bracket. Doubles will also be contested in each age group.
The Sugar Bowl, which sponsors more than 50 amateur events in Louisiana annually, hosted junior tennis events in this format from 1948-93, usually in the week between Christmas and New Year's. It hosted an International Tennis Federation event limited to 18-year-olds from 1994-2001.
Worley said the Southern Section is the largest of the 17 sections of the USTA, spanning nine states, and the event will attract as many as 1,000 players, family members and coaches coming to the Crescent City.
Source: Press Release
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WHAT I HEARD...WHAT I SAW
Smiles.....I haven't seen you since we played years ago at.....50 to 80 delicious hot meals served to the less fortunate each Tuesday year-round.....mine.....NO yours.....great shot.....the Tchopitoulas up ramp was closed but I circled around and make it -ready to play.....just long.....let, first serve.....teamwork.....Noah Lindsley's food is delicious.....what a beautiful day for tennis.....my right leg is killing me..... Myron, would you like an aspirin?.....tournament director Jody Schmitt--ok teams you're playing on court.....caring.....giving.....He's a hoot.....laughter.....isn't it great that Aurora is hosting this charity event.....anybody got sun screen?.....when are we doing this again?
Thank you.....Thank you.....Thank you.....
bec
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SPONSORS
Aurora Tennis and Swim Club, Andrea Descant, Nancy Scobel, Erna Sudderth, The Lemoine Company,
Fleur de Lis Catering- Chef Noah Lindsley, Crescent Bank and Trust, City Park Tennis Club, Audubon Park Tennis Club, Bill Bravender State Farm, David & Sue Knox, Candi Dufek, Myron Tuman, Ed Richeson, Paul Anger, Steve Lindsley, Good News for Tennis Fan Newsletter
Tournament Committee
Brian Mills- President Aurora Tennis & Swim Club,
Jody Schmitt- Head Pro & Tournament Director, Linda Bordelon,
Sue Knox, Jill Devlin, Lee Isaacson, Callie Winn & Billy Crawford
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW LEADERS
Louisiana Tennis Association Board
2017-18
Executive VP: Bruce Kingsdorf
VP: Jay Boyd
VP: Chris Dazet
Secretary: Richman Reinauer
Treasurer: Emily Becker
Regional Reps:
Region 1: Lana Whitlow
Region II: Jennifer Edmonson
Region III: Ashley Rhoney
Region IV: Bob Patterson
Region V: Becky Richards
USPTA Rep: Ed Gaskell
Tennis Professional Rep: Grady Wilson
Nominating Committee:
Rob Worley, Chair
Drew Meyers
John Liles
Ashley Rhoney
Carla Catalano
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USTA National Men's 60 & 65 Clay Court Championships Sponsored by IberiaBank and Crabel Capital
New Orleans Lawn Tennis Club
Director: Roger Pastore
Referee: Rocky Andry
145 Competitor from
33 different states and
Washington D.C.
traveled to New Orleans to compete in the USTA Naitonal Men's 60 & 65 Clay Court Championships, held at the New Orleans Lawn Tennis Club on Jefferson Avenue.
Men's 65 Singles Final: (2) Larry Turville of Dunnellon, FL d. (1) Paul Wulf of Salem, OR 6-1, 6-3
Men's 65 Doubles: (1)Leonard Wofford of Portland OR/Paul Wulf d. (4)Neal Newman of Columbus OH/Larry Turville 6-1, 6-3
Men's 60 Single Final: (5) Sal Castillo of San Antonio, TX d. (4)Ross Persons of Houston, TX 5-7, 6-4, 7-5
Men's 60 Doubles: (4) Timothy Garcia of Santa Fe, NM/Andrew Stanley of Lake Sherwood, CA d. (2) Kevin Kearney Wash DC/Tom Smith of Alpharetta, GA 2-6, 7-5, 3-2 Ret (inj)
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Last Minute 55+ 3.5 Mixed Doubles Louisiana State Champions in Little Rock for Sectionals November 4-6, 2016
The Last Minute team traveled to Little Rock to compete in Sectionals. It was an SEC weekend with teams from Louisiana, South Carolina, Tennessee, Arkansas, Kentucky and Mississippi. Last Minute beat South Carolina, Kentucky and Arkansas each 2-1 and lost to Tennessee and Mississippi each 2-1 to end up 3 and 2. We lost a third set tie breaker against Tennessee and one against Mississippi. That was the difference. A great effort with five matches over three days. On Saturday night we relaxed at Samantha's in downtown Little Rock and cheered on LSU as it battled Alabama.
Lots of nice tennis players from around the Southeast and the weather was outstanding. Well done Little Rock.
by Rodger Wheaton
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State Tournament Teams Travel the State to Represent NOLA--Well Done!
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Hi Everyone,
You are invited to participate in our FALL CHALLENGE tennis tournament on Saturday, November 26. The format will be straight men's & women's doubles 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, & 9.0. The format is 2 out of 3 sets (match tie-breaker for the 3rd set). Format subject to change depending on weather and other factors. This event is open to BMDCC members and any non-member.
We may have more than one group for any given level of play.
There will be food, drinks, and awards. The entry fee is $30/player for members, & $35/player for non-members.
Please sign up by using the attached form, e-mail, or by text. The entry deadline is Monday, November 21.
We hope to see you at the event,
Leif A. Olsson
BMDCC
5400 Irving St.
Metairie, La 70047
(504) 401- 3861
Laolsson6@hotmail.com
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Dave says, "Please recycle your tennis balls and cans
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