Vermont Tennis News | December 2019
December Tennis News
Grateful for a year of tennis.
Tennis 2019
As we wind down the year, we look back with gratitude on the game of tennis. It gives us a lifelong opportunity to challenge ourselves physically, mentally, and spiritually. Even better, it unites us in competition, friendship and community . We love our summers playing outside in beautiful Vermont, and we are always surprised when we move indoors at how much we enjoy the familiar routine and indoor tennis friends. Here's hoping 2019 treated you and your game well, and cheers to 2020!
Giving Back:
Upper Valley Buddy UP Tennis
In this season of giving, the River Valley Club in Lebanon, NH offers an amazing unified tennis program called Buddy Up Tennis . Buddy Up is a national non-profit organization that coordinates fitness and tennis programs for children and adults with Down Syndrome (the Athletes) by pairing them with a volunteer (the Buddy).
Tri-Level Play Offs:
The First Results Are In
On December 15, Tri-Level playoffs were held at River Valley Club in Lebanon, NH, for Vermont’s 3.5 and 4.0 Women.

The team of Laura Goddard and Kanitha Burns from TRS in Stowe defeated Judith Jackson and Rosa Affleck from Our Court in White River Junction 6-2, 6-4 in the 3.5 Women's contest.
Competitive Tennis:
What's New for 2020?
Your State League Committee is rolling out some new programs in 2020 focused on building the Vermont tennis community. These include a mentoring program for new USTA players; and a mentorship/support program for USTA Captains..
Learning & Sharing:
New England Tennis Weekend
New England Tennis providers, professionals, and advocates of tennis have the opportunity each year to re-group, network, find inspiration, and share best practices at the annual 'Tennis Weekend' Conference. Guest speakers and on-court tennis sessions were varied and informative and focused with enthusiasm on how to grow tennis in 2020 and beyond.
Saying Goodbye:
Kirsten McEdward
Kirsten leaves a legacy of both advoca for and a deep commitment to the advancement of tennis in not only Addison County, but throughout the state of Vermont. Her career as a tennis angel spanned decades
Upcoming Events Calendar
USTA Sanctioned Junior Tournament
January 4 & 5
Boys & Girls Singles
U12, U14, U16, U18
Edge, Essex Jct.
To All Divisions are Round Robin
Please register through tennislink.usta.com with
Tournament ID# 450079520
Deadline to Enter is December 29th
Fee is $48
For more information contact Tammy Azur

2020 USTA Calendar
See the official league schedule for 2020 below
Tri-Level Season
Sept.6 - Dec. 9
Playoffs: Dec. 30

40 & Over Mixed
Oct. 1 - Feb. 29

18 & Over Mixed
Jan. 2 - April 30

40 & Over Adult
Feb. 1 - July 15
18 & Over Adult
March 1 - July 15

55 & Over Adult
April 1 - June 30

 65 & Over Adult
May 1 - Aug 21
Visit our website at vermont.usta.com for even more information and details. Please contact us If you have some news or special events to share.