February 2025 NEWSLETTER

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JUNIORS


February 22: USTA Junior Circuit: 10U Series #1: Be My Valentine

Jerry Cline Tennis Center

Deadline February 18


March 1: L7: Charger Superset #2

Albuquerque Academy Racquet Center

Deadline February 23


March 9: Unsanctioned: Becky Lee Rookie Leprechaun Doubles

Sierra Vista West Tennis Complex

Deadline March 6


March 29: USTA Junior Circuit: 10U Series #2: Lucky Charms

Jerry Cline Tennis Center

Deadline March 25



ADULTS


April 11-13: L6: Uptown Singles Classic

Jerry Cline Tennis Center

Deadline April 6


PLAYER NOTE

All tournaments will be located at this web address: playtennis.usta.com/tournaments


Northern New Mexico's NEW Website


Visit the USTA Southwest Northern New Mexico Website


Adults

2025 Adult League Calendar


Please email NNM Local League Coordinator, Ben Friendly, with questions regarding the 2025 Adult League Calendar.

Tri-Level Section Champions

A big shoutout to Captain Josephine Romero and her Women's Tri-Level team for sweeping the 3.5/4.0/4.5 division at the USTA Southwest Tri-Level Section Invitational in January.


These ladies went 3-0 and advance to the National Championship in San Diego in March.


Congratulations and good luck!

2025 Adult Tournaments


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Juniors

2025 Junior Tournaments


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2024 - 2025 Becky Lee Rookie Circuit


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Down Under 10U Slam Results


On Saturday, January 25th, five Green Ball players took to the courts at Jerry Cline Recreation and Tennis Center to participate in the first 10U Slam of the year. Despite the temperature being cold, these players battled it out on the courts. Honoring the Australian Open, each player received a koala bear stuffed animal. The sportsmanship was outstanding and the matches were fierce.


Top Row (Left to Right):

Tara Rivera (Tournament Director), Alexandria Noel, Raymond Smith, Daniel Patterson, Luciana Villarreal, Thalia Marquez, Bianca Quinonez (Court Monitor), Gizelle Amaya (Court Monitor), & Jhaydah Detvongsa (Court Monitor)


Bootm Row (Left to Right):

1st Place: Luciana Villarreal

2nd Place: Daniel Patterson

L7: Charger Super Set #1 Results


The first Junior L7 of the year, Charger Super Set #1, took place on Saturday, January 25th at the Albuquerque Academy Racquet Center. Again, the temperature was quite cold, but these players were tough and had skillful match play.


Top Row (Left to Right):

Girls 16U: 1st Place - Eliana Dodge, 2nd Place - Olivia Lebron

Boys 14U: Flight C 2nd Place - Samiran Hemmady, Flight D 2nd Place - Amran Shiehmoreteza

Boys 18U: 1st Place - Saharsh Cheppalli, 2nd Place - Hyunoo Kim


Bottom Row (Left to Right):

Boys 14U: Flight B 1st Place - Ismael Osman

Boys 14U: Flight D 1st Place - Ethan Adkins

Boys 14U: Flight B 2nd Place - Jake Masoner

Boys 14U: Flight A 1st Place - Andrew Lacy


Not Pictured: Boys 14U: Flight A 2nd Place - Leomello Padilla, Flight C 1st Place - Carsten Trusdell

USTA's Parents' Guide to Tennis

Check out the USTA’s Parents Hub filled with helpful resources, tips and videos.

Junior Resources


2025 Southwest Junior Play Schedule

2025 Junior Resource Folder

Parents' Guide to Tennis


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON USTA JUNIOR COMPETITIVE PATHWAY

New Mexico Youth Tennis Foundation & Southwest Tennis Foundation

Financial Assistance for Junior Tournaments & Training


The NMYTF provides assistance to NM youth needing assistance for travel costs, tennis camps/clinics or special opportunities, and for adults needing assistance for training to work with juniors. 

Go to nnmta.usta.com/About_Us/aboutus/NMYTF/ for additional information.
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Community

Jack & Jill of America


Albuquerque has it's first ever Jack & Jill of America chapter! On Saturday, February 8th, the chapter celebrated Black History Month with their Arthur Ashe Day Tennis Event at the Albuquerque Academy Racquet Center. With 20 kids in attendance (grades K-8), members of the Albuquerque Academy tennis teams provided drills, match play, and games. Naomi Brundage was the leader of this event as she is working towards her Girl Scout Gold Award project, which aims to make tennis more accessible to diverse communities.

Super Senior Tennis


The Super Senior Tennis program is back! This program is for adults 60+ who are beginners or need some refresher tennis lessons.12 weeks of fun for only $65! For the first 6 weeks, players will have a one hour lesson twice a week. The second 6 weeks consists of round robin play with a celebration luncheon on the final day. This program is available at 3 locations: Sierra Vista West Tennis Center, Arroyo del Oso Park, and Highpoint Sports and Wellness. For more information, please contact Joe Felice.


Register Here

USTA Coach Webinars & Training



The USTA is working with industry partners to create and curate the best in tennis business content - all in one place. Click Here to see upcoming and on demand webinars and training.

USTA SafeSport Courses for All


Take these SafeSport courses, get certified, and make a positive impact with the community!


SafeSport Courses

Tennis Advocacy Resources


Click Here for more information on USTA Tennis Advocacy Resources

USTA Southwest Section Store


Check out the new USTA Southwest Section E-Store for all your tennis swag needs!


Visit the USTA Southwest Section E-Store


Growing tennis to inspire healthier people and communities everywhere

USTA Southwest - Northern New Mexico Office


Ben Friendly

USTA NNM Local League Coordinator

bfriendly@southwest.usta.com

505-433-1667


Tara Rivera

USTA NNM Tennis Service Representative

tararivera@southwest.usta.com

505-895-2887


Ashley Portwood

USTA Community Development & TSR Manager

portwood@southwest.usta.com

602-853-2494

Our office is located at the bottom steps of Tennis Club of Albuquerque, 2901 Indian School Rd NE, Suite 201A, Albuquerque, NM 87122.

Staff works from home most days right now, but please reach out to make an in-person appointment. Providers & players, please contact us about borrowing equipment, applying for grants, starting local programs or volunteering. 
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