2020: A Tennis Year Like No Other
2020 was a year that saw an unprecedented pause in our most familiar activities - from eating out, to travelling, visiting with family and friends, and for USTA tennis players, a league season cut short and yet to return. While we’re well into 2021, USTA Vermont continues to look forward to resuming adult and junior league, tournament, and championship play throughout our state. Of course, we all await warmer weather, and the outdoor tennis it brings on clay, hard, or Har-tru surfaces. Whether you are a youth or adult player, coach, club owner, pro, or fan, the goal is to get back to the game we love as safely as possible.
While we eagerly await news that safe play practices, vaccinations, and rigorous health standards can bring back competitive tennis in Vermont, USTA Vermont would like to use this time to plan wisely for the tennis to come.
Looking forward to seeing you on the court!
Joanna Beall
President, USTA Vermont
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Think about Supporting USTA Vermont through Volunteering |
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Vermont’s USTA organizations are here to support the tennis faithful through programs, events, and the hopeful return of competitive play: |
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- The State League Committee (SLC) chaired by USPTA teaching pro and EDGE tennis Director Tammy Azur supports Local League Coordinator Lesli Nichols by providing governance for adult competitive and social play.
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- Errol Nattrass, Bret Findley (Treasurer), Jeanne Hulsen, Kathy Erickson, SLC Chair Tammy Azur, and Rob Parker are your current representatives on the USTA Vermont State Association Board of Directors led by President Joanna Beall. Our goal aligns with USTA New England’s mandate to promote the growth and development of tennis throughout our region. We do this by creating opportunities for everyone to safely Get Out and Play through our Tennis in the Parks, statewide tournaments, fundraising events, and Youth Tennis programs.
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- Both are volunteer organizations, and both need You!
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To better represent the needs of all tennis playing Vermonters, these organizations are seeking new committee members to join their ranks. With a goal of inclusivity and bringing tennis to all interested Vermonters - young and old and beginner and advanced - no matter where you live, we seek passionate individuals who have a stake in the game. Are you a registered USTA player or team captain between the ages of 18-100? Maybe you are
● A new or experienced player
● A coach or teaching professional
● A club owner/manager
● A community advocate
● A fitness or health professional
● A committed fan
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To learn more about the role our State League Committee plays in supporting competitive programming in Vermont, click here. To find out more about how you can contribute to many initiatives supported by the Board of Directors of our State Association, click here. Please email any questions to ustavtassoc@gmail.com and a board member will respond as quickly as possible.
We can’t wait to get out and play and look forward to seeing you on the court!
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Living in Vermont and Looking for New or Used Tennis Gear? |
Drop the Racquet is now open at The Edge’s 142 W Twin Oaks Terrace location, offering Tennis and Pickleball equipment, clothes, shoes, stringing and more. With new inventory arriving every day, owner/operator Tom “Twitch” Twitchell will do his best to get you the gear you need. Drop the Racquet’s hours are Monday-Friday from 9:00-6:00pm, and Saturday from 10:00am-2:00pm. For more info, contact Tom at dtracquet@gmail.com
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Summer: Men's Singles Flex League |
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Vermont USTA will once again be offering a Men's Singles Flex League option for Spring/Summer 2021!
● League Dates: May 15 to September 15, 2021
● Registration Fee: $23
● NTRP Levels: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 or 4.5.
● Players may only play in one level, at or no more than 0.5 above their current level (i.e. a 3.5 player may play 3.5 or 4.0 but not both)
● This will be a non-advancing league but match results will count in your rating calculation.
● Winners of each NTRP level will receive a Prize!
● If there is enough interest, we will run multiple, location based leagues so players will not have to travel.
● Click here for league rules and other information. ● If you are interested in playing, please follow the link below and respond no later than March 30th! Link:
● You can reach out to Lesli at vt-league@newengland.usta.com for more information. Completing the form via this link means she will reach out once she has a head count and can estimate league size. ● This response does not commit you to play.
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Lesli is also hoping to share news about an innovative summer league in the very near future. Stay tuned for more info! |
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