LEAGUE NEWS
Competing During COVID-19
JUNIOR CHALLENGE LADDER Registration Opens May 1 Ladder Begins Aug. 24
BY BRENDA MADDALENI, JUNIOR CHALLENGE LADDER VICE PRESIDENT
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• Most Matches Played: Jonay Brittain, Franchesca Brown, Brandon Kim, Ethan Swatski, Amanda Tanaka • Biggest Moves on the Ladder: Jensen Diiani, Wesley Flicker, Prisha Mody, Kevin Screws • Ladder Manager Awards: Carrington Brown, Vee (Virginia) Fisher, Reese Hilsen, Andrew Ruder • VP Awards: Cherysh Henry, Freddie Lawrence
NETNEWS MARCH/APRIL 2021
Each player also received a long-sleeve zip shirt, neck gaiter, and a bag tag. The rankings for the 2020 season are listed on the opposite page. Congratulations to Kate Sharabura for holding her spot for two years in a row and for John Lasanajak, who moved into the #1 spot just before the season ended. We are working on plans for the 2021 season. Registration opens May 1 and closes August 1. Look for an update on the ALTA Junior Challenge Ladder in the July/August issue of Net News.
Photos by Laura Barnard
JUNIOR CHALLENGE LADDER
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early 150 players participated in the 2020 ALTA Junior Challenge Ladder season. The Junior Challenge Ladder provides players ages 10 to 18 the opportunity to play against other players in the metro area. Each player is placed on the ladder, and players are able to challenge up the ladder and also play to defend their position in the ladder. The objective of the ladder is to facilitate friendly match play in a non-tournament environment. It is a great opportunity for juniors to work on their game and meet new players. There are also group events for each ladder section to play doubles and round robins. The events for 2020 were held at Blackburn Tennis Center, Sandy Springs Tennis Center, and the Riverside Club. Play began in late August and wrapped up in December. The final event of the season was held at Harrison Tennis Center. The players played a mixed round robin and enjoyed a boxed lunch from Slopes in Sandy Springs, while the awards were presented. Players received awards for sportsmanship and 3 in a Row wins. In addition, players were recognized as follows:
