news & updates


...from the Tennis Association of Central Ky
December 28, 2020
Upcoming Events
  • Monday, Jan. 4: Adult League Session 1 + Fun Leagues start
  • Monday, Jan. 11: Adult League Session 2/Fun Leagues" registration opens:
  • Friday, Feb. 26: Initial Roster Deadline, 2021 Adult League Session 2/Fun Leagues.
  • Monday, March 15: Session 2/Fun Leagues play begins..
Captain's Corner
A quick note about Tri-Level -- this league has historically been held as a weekend tournament in February. It will be postponed until early spring due to COVID-19. A final decision will be made in January, with an announcement coming after.
2021 USTA League Session 1 Schedule is out!
...and a presidential farewell.

Read more below.
Session 1 Schedule Is Out!
Schedules for all USTA Leagues starting January 2021 (Session 1, including "Fun Leagues") are now published in TennisLink.

  • If you're registered for a team: Log into TennisLink to see your team's schedule. Contact your captain if you have any questions.
  • If you're committed to a team, but not registered: You can register at any time during the season, but must be registered before you play. Contact your captain for a team #.
  • If you don't have a team (but would like to join one!): Contact us and we'll help you find a team to join. Many still have space!

Session 1 Adult League/Fun League includes the following team categories:
  • 18+: 2.5, 3.5, 4.5, 5.0 -- 2 singles, 3 doubles
  • 40+: 3.0, 4.0 -- 1 singles, 4 doubles (State Championships are 1 singles, 3 doubles)
  • *55+: 3.5, 9.0 -- 3 doubles
  • *Fun Leagues (18+): 3.0, 4.0

* = a past newsletter also included 55+/4.5 -- this category doesn't exist in the TACK region. If you're in this category, 9.0 is for you. Contact us for details.

Reminders:
  • NTRP Ratings don't change for 2021. Click here for more information from USTA.
  • Team roster caps have been expanded to 22.
  • 40+ Team Match Configuration has changed to 1 singles, 4 doubles for 2021.
Out with the old, in with the new....
As the outgoing president of the Tennis Association of Central Kentucky Board of Directors, I would like to take a moment to thank all of you who have been supportive of TACK and its mission of promoting local tennis, during times that have been, to say the least, unusual. I've used this newsletter as the primary beacon for that task, something that I've enjoyed thoroughly.

In particular I'd like to thank our Board, past participants in league play/programs/tournaments/clinics, our league coordinators, and the staff of USTA KY. I especially want to thank league captains, whose hard work make USTA league play happen.

On January 1, TACK's current Vice President, Charles Matthews, will officially take the reins as President. His involvement with, and commitment to, the game means that I know TACK will be in good hands. I will remain on the TACK Board as a past president. I ask that you give Charles the same support I've enjoyed.

-- Jeffrey L. Jones
Let's play tennis in 2021!