Welcome Summer 2021!
June has come and gone, and all across the US, tennis players are out in record numbers. During the worst of COVID-related restrictions, tennis was considered one of the safest sports. It allowed for minimal contact and provided both much-needed physical and mental workouts. As a result, people of all ages took up or returned to the game that lasts a lifetime, the sport that keeps on giving as it can be played among families, friends, and strangers indoors or outside, on public or private courts, on clay, grass, Har Tru, or hard surfaces.
Coming back to the game hasn’t been easy for everyone. Some players are reluctant to gather inside. Others want to remain within their trusted bubbles. Throughout New England, Vermont stood alone as the only state to return to competitive tennis conservatively – we are just now forming USTA leagues and returning to tournament or club-based match-play. USTA Vermont is committed to keeping you aware of opportunities, challenges, successes, and transitions among both our organization and the tennis community at large. Join us on the court, through our USTA Vermont website, or in conversation about what works for you.
Here’s to happier tennis and a happier summer in 2021!
Joanna Beall
President, USTA Vermont
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USTA Leagues are back!
USTA Local League Coordinator Lesli Nichols reports that Vermont now allows competitive league play. A Men’s Summer Flex League is currently running with over 60 registered players! A 65+ 7.0 Women’s League will also run with summer with local teams battling to go on to Nationals!
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Last year, one million New Englanders hit the courts - a 27% increase from 2019 to 2020! USTA New England is running an innovative marketing campaign that highlights PLAYERS, not programs, to honor those new players and all the die-hard hitters. The ads will be featured on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook social media, billboards, digital, and print platforms. You can view the ad format and learn more about regional players by clicking here.
By sharing photos of yourself in all walks of your family, work, social, and tennis life and ending with the phrase, “I am a tennis player,” USTA NE will help us highlight the range of people throughout our state whose passion and love for the game keep Vermont tennis strong!
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Bennington Aces NJTL
The USTA supports many programs that target youth growth and development through the promotion of tennis, often focusing on nurturing the talent and skill of competitive players. But research also indicates that tennis can be life-changing for young boys and girls in other ways. In November of 2019, the USTA Vermont newsletter highlighted a unique youth program in Vermont, The Bennington Aces. Bennington Tennis Center is home to The Bennington Aces, Vermont’s only NJTL (National Junior Tennis and Learning) Chapter. Pros Seth Gabriel and Dan Rowe lead after-school, weekend, and summer camp tennis instruction. Executive director Sandy Foster brings her educational training and experience to provide interactive instruction in nutrition, academics (including STEM), and enrichment. To date, over three hundred 3rd through 5th graders from five area schools have enrolled. Visit their website to learn more about this program or to donate: benningtonaces.org.
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USTA Vermont State Association Grants and Financial Support
USTA Vermont is looking to support community tennis initiatives in the form of grants and fund-matching. Be on the lookout for information about new grant guidelines and application process in the coming months!
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USTA State Board of Directors Welcomes New Members |
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Current USTA Board members Joanna Beall (President), Bret Findley (Treasurer), Jeanne Hulsen, Kathy Erickson (Immediate Past President), Errol Nattrass, Tammy Azur (SLC Chair), and Rob Parker welcome the following players and captains, coaches, pros, and all-around tennis fans: |
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For several months, the USTA VT BOD has been looking to add new members to our team. We sent out a call for applications and are pleased to announce the addition of six new members representing diverse areas of the state and bringing new energy to our efforts to grow the game of tennis in Vermont. Remember that they are your voices within our state association, so feel free to bring your news and concerns to them. |
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WELCOME
Donna Ellison (Secretary)
Laura Laramee
Katherine Hagestad
Ramsey Hoehn
Scott Jaunich
Sandra Foster
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Vermont Senior Games
The stage is set for a battle of the ages. The schedule is now on the books for 50+ players interested in qualifying for next year's National Senior Games in April in Florida,
Two facilities will be involved over a period of three days:
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Schedule of Play
Saturday, August 7th
Men and Women’s Singles @ Burlington Tennis Club in Burlington, VT
Saturday, August 14th
Mixed Doubles @ The Quechee Club in Quechee, Vermont
Sunday, August 15th
Men's and Women's Doubles @ The Quechee Club, in Quechee, Vermont
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Interested players are encourage to register early by completing the forms found here. Vermont’s USTA Tennis Service Representative Karen Didricksen will be sending forms to participating clubs in early July. For more information, you can contact her directly at didricksen@newengland.usta.com. |
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Aces & Dinks
A Tennis and Pickleball tournament. Please see details below.
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Schedule of Play
Friday, July 16th
12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
4.0 Men's Pickleball & 3.5 Women's Tennis
4:00 - 7:30 p.m.
4.0 Women's Pickleball & 4.0 Women's Tennis
Saturday, July 17th
8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
3.5 Mixed Pickleball & 3.5 Mixed Tennis
12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
4.0 Men's Pickleball & 4.0 Mixed Tennis
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Completing the form does not guarantee your registration. You will be emailed instructions to complete payment following your submission within one business day. Once your $50 +tax payment is completed, you are officially registered. If a tournament category fills, your information will be put onto a waitlist.**
Jeanne Hulsen
Pickleball Director & Tennis Pro
PPR and PTR Certified
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