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Shawna Riley Kimberly Forrester Kathy Buchanan John Dettor

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he 2012 USPTA International Championships will take place Sept. 16-19 in Monterey, Calif., during the USPTA World Conference. The tournament will be played on hard courts, and is part of the USPTA National Surface Championship Series.

The total prize money for the tournament is $30,000 and will feature events in the following categories: men’s and women’s open singles and doubles competition and men’s and women’s 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70 and 75 singles and doubles competition.

Registration deadline is September 6. Tournament players must register for the World Conference on Tennis. The tournament and convention fees must be paid separately. For conference and tournament registration visit www.usptaworldconference.com or call 800-USPTA-4U. Only current USPTA-certified professional members in good standing who preregister for the World Conference on Tennis are eligible. 

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USPTA International Championships to take place in Monterey, Calif.

Correction An Industry Action item in the June 2012 issue of ADDvantage incorrectly stated that Angel Lopez, a USPTA Master Professional, served as president of the Barrio Station from 1970-2010. It was actually Carlos Quintana who held that position. Lopez received the Carlos Quintana President Award from Barrio Station, a nonprofit youth organization in the Barrio Logan area of San Diego. We regret this error.

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USPTA conference registration form

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Register by August 13 and save up to $125

Main registration

Name____________________________ USPTA member No. ______________Division ____________Nonmember  Address __________________________ City _______________________State _____________ZIP _______ Daytime phone number (____) ______________ email _____________________________

By Aug. 13

Fees Member Nonmember

After Aug. 13

$350 $395

$425 $470 Subtotal 1 _______

Please indicate parties you plan to attend:  Tuesday night  Wednesday awards breakfast  Wednesday night 

Specialty course fees

Vegetarian meal option.

Specialty courses  No. 1

 No. 2  No. 3

 No. 4

 No. 5

 No. 6  No. 7

 No. 8

Guest registration

$38 ea. X

Subtotal 2 ________

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Must be registered to attend parties.

Name____________________________ USPTA member No. ______________Division ____________Nonmember  Please indicate parties you plan to attend:

Fees

 Tuesday spouse/guest luncheon

Guest

 Tuesday night

 Wednesday awards breakfast 

By Aug. 13

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After Aug. 13

$150

$200

Wednesday night

Subtotal 3 _______

Vegetarian meal option

Child registration Child 1 ___________________________________________ Age ________ Child 2 ___________________________________________ Age _______

Payment options  Visa

 MasterCard

Fees per child Age 5-12 Age 13-18

____X $70 _____ ____X $120 + _____ Subtotal 4 _______

Check or money order payable to USPTA, or charge my:  American Express

Name printed on card _________________________________

Total fees Subtotal 1

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Card No. __________________________________________ Exp. date____________

Subtotal 2

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Signature __________________________________________

Subtotal 3

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Arrival date: __________ Departure date: _________

Subtotal 4

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Total

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Are you staying at Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa? yes  no  If not, why? _______________________________________________________________________

Cancellations are refundable minus a 5% service charge.

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2012 USPTA International Championships Sanctioned by USPTA

What: Singles and doubles competition, open and age categories

due to not fulfilling requirements before the 60-day deadline.

When: Sept. 16-20. Starting times for first-round singles matches will be posted on Sept. 11 at www.courtsideusa.com/tournaments/240/

Prize money: Each event will have a minimum fixed amount of prize money. Additional prize money for each event will be based on the number of entries. For more information, go to www.usptaworldconference.com.

Where: Off site Surface: Hard courts Entry fees: $50/singles, $20 each/doubles. Tournament players must register for the World Conference on TennisSM; tournament and convention fees must be paid separately (see conference registration form). Singles entry and fees deadline, September 6. Doubles may register at tournament site, preregistration encouraged.

Match scoring: Regular match scoring, two of three tiebreaker sets.

Rules: USTA. 15-minute default rule in effect. Players allowed minimum one-hour rest between singles matches, 30 minutes between singles and doubles matches or two doubles matches.

Dress code: Proper tennis attire. No T-shirts, tank tops or Capri tights.

Player eligibility: Current USPTA-certified professional members in good standing who preregister for the World Conference on Tennis.

All certification requirements must be completed by July 1 to allow for processing application and grading exam. USPTA will not be held responsible by any individual or division if entry is not accepted

Player/event regulations: Each eligible player is limited to two events. An event is two players or teams competing.

Mixed doubles rule: Players may play regular doubles and mixed doubles.

Starting schedule: Sept. 16: Sunday 9 a.m. Start all singles Noon Sign-up ends for all doubles Sept. 17: Monday 1 p.m. Start all doubles & MXD Players are advised to arrive one day before first scheduled match.

Tournament staff: Frank Kelly, tournament director; Todd Ruedisili and Gary Scanlon, Tournament Committee.

Registering online: If you would like to sign up online, go to www. usptaworldconference.com.

All tournament play will be off site.

No transportation will be provided.

 Name ___________________________________________ Street ___________________________________________ City ___________________ State ______ ZIP __________ Phone ( ) _____________________________________ email ___________________________________________ Birthdate _______________ SS No. __________________ USPTA No. _____________ USTA No. ________________ Doubles partner ___________________________________ Birthdate ______________SS No. ____________________ Mixed doubles partner _____________________________ Birthdate ______________SS No. ____________________

I, _____________________________________, hereby release the United States Professional Tennis Association, its officers, directors and employees, including those of the USPTA divisions and tournament sponsors, from any and all liability for injury to me, including illness, resulting from my participation in the USPTA International Championships. I assume all risks inherent in my participation.

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Mail this entry, along with your payment, to: USPTA International Championships 3535 Briarpark Drive, Suite One, Houston, TX 77042

Ranking

ATP/WTA _________________ USPTA ___________________ USTA sectional _____________ USTA national ______________ State______________________ W/L record ________________ Attach past and current ranking information if needed.

Fees

Singles $50 Doubles $20/person Mixed doubles $20/person Total enclosed

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MOS M35S M40S M45S M50S M55S M60S M65S M70S M75S M80S M85S

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Wheelchair    

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MOD M35D M40D M45D M50D M55D M60D M65D M70D M75D M80D M85D WOD W35D W40D W45D W50D W55D W60D W65D W70D W75D MOD WOD

Mixed doubles Mixed 45 doubles

Career Development

conventions (World Conference, 8 credits)

Sept. 16-21 USPTA World Conference on Tennis

Monterey, Calif.

specialist degrees Little Tennis®  Facility Management  Computer Technology  Sport Science  Competitive Player Development  Pro Shop Operations 

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exams, upgrades & certification review courses (4 credits for PTCA I segment) July 7 July 7-8 July 8 July 9 July 13 July 14-15 July 14-15 July 15 July 15 July 20-21 July 22 July 22 July 28 July 30 Aug. 5 Aug. 5 Aug. 5-6

Fort Wayne, Ind. Boston Myrtle Beach, S.C. Frederick, Md. Oklahoma City Anderson, S.C. Boca Raton, Fla. Memphis, Tenn.

Des Moines, Iowa Houston* New Orleans Ocala, Fla. Kansas City, Mo. Lakewood, Colo.

Mansfield, Texas Louisville, Ky. Los Angeles

Aug. 9-10 Aug. 10 Aug. 11-12 Aug. 11-12 Aug. 11-12 Aug. 17 Aug. 18 Aug. 20-21 Aug. 20-21 Aug. 25 Aug. 25 Aug. 25-26 Aug. 25-26 Aug. 26 Aug. 28 Aug. 30-31

Port Washington, N.Y. Wilmington, Del. Frederick, Md. Atlanta Tallahassee, Fla. Rochester, N.Y. Gastonia, N.C. San Francisco Lafayette, La. Tupelo, Miss.

Nashville, Tenn.

Big Rapids, Mich.

Boca Raton, Fla. Columbus, Ohio Nashville, Tenn.

Minneapolis

* This course is held at the USPTA World Headquarters.

Exam reservations must be made at least 21 days prior to the dates listed. Each date includes an exam, upgrade and PTCA I unless noted. Exam cancellations must be received no later than 14 days before the exam, or a cancellation fee will be charged accordingly. Applicant: late cancellation fee – $95; failure to cancel – application fee is forfeited. Certified members: late cancellation fee – $25; failure to cancel – $25 plus the upgrade fee is forfeited. Registration for another exam will not be accepted until cancellation fees are paid.

Wheelchair Tennis

CPD (Competitive Player Development) – Gained through the USA ­Tennis High Performance Coaching Program a ­ dministered by the USA Tennis Coaching E ­ ducation Department.

For more information about USPTA’s specialist degrees, including applications, please visit our website at www.uspta.com or contact the USPTA Education Department at 800-USPTA-4U or education@uspta.org.

specialty courses 10 and under tennis, Aug. 23, Hayward, Calif., N. Pugh Junior development, Aug. 23, Bastrop, Texas, B. Bowes-Hackney Biomechanics, Aug. 24, Bastrop, Texas, E. Foster Vision training, Sept. 17, Monterey, Calif., H. Ratner Biomechanics: The serve in 3D, Sept. 17, Monterey, Calif., J. Shaughnessy

cardio tennis

Modern tennis technique for doubles, Sept. 18, Monterey, Calif., F. Hassan Creative programming, Sept. 18, Monterey, Calif., P. Scheb Strategy and tactics: How to serve and volley in today’s game, Sept. 20, Monterey, Calif., H. Pfister How to be a better head pro or tennis director, Sept. 20, Monterey, Calif., P. MacDonald Group lessons, Sept. 21, Monterey, Calif., K. DeHart Leadership strategies for the workplace, Sept. 21, Monterey, Calif., B. Fackel

Please visit www.growingtennis.com (workshops) to register online.

Earn education credits from World Conference DVDs Receive your education credit report card via email by visiting the members-only section of uspta.com.

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The deadline to register and/or cancel a course is 15 working days before the event. Anyone canceling late or failing to cancel will forfeit one-half the course fee. Schedule is subject to change.

Call the USPTA Education Department for more information or email education@uspta.org.

accredited professional coach To receive APC credits, professional members must accurately fill out APC attendance forms with the seminar/course number, their name, presenter’s name, and they will have the ability to rate the seminar/course. The form must then be turned in at the end of the seminar/course. The forms will be available as members arrive at seminars or courses and must be turned in as members leave. If members arrive late or leave early, then they will not receive credit for attending.

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Industry action Members USPTA Master Professional Drew Sunderlin participated in the Babolat Elite Racquet Stringers Inaugural String Academy in Boulder, Colo. Babolat invited top stringers to share expertise with their industry peers and to become certified to string on behalf of the Babolat VS String Team at Grand Slam and premier tennis events. To become an official member of the Babolat VS String Team, a stringer must have a comprehensive knowledge of string, stringing technique and the impact that the latest stringing technologies have on each specific player’s game.

The International Tennis Hall of Fame presented legend Stan Smith, USPTA, with an official

Hall of Fame ring at the 2012 SAP Open in San Jose, Calif. Smith, who is also president of the Hall of Fame, is a two-time singles champion and five-time doubles champion at the SAP Open. Smith also captured seven Grand Slam titles in singles and doubles, achieved world No. 1 status, and contributed to seven Davis Cup victories for the United States. Since retiring in 1985, Smith has stayed active coaching young players, playing exhibition matches, and supporting tennis industry organizations.

Mark L. Stenning, CEO of the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum, presented the ring to Smith on Center Court.

Also participating was Bill Rapp, SAP Open tournament director and

USPTA professionals were among the participants in the second annual Professional Growth Weekend for Teachers and Coaches of Tennis. The event was hosted by the city of Irvine, Calif., in Bill Barber community park.

Presenters included USPTA Master Professional Don Henson; USPTA Professional Simon Paek, who gave a stringing demonstration; and Karen Rodney, an educator for the USTA 10 and Under Tennis program. Forty teaching pros attended the two-day event, with 22 hours of on-court and classroom training, as well as match play.

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The USPTA Mid-Atlantic Division honored some of its stars at the divisional convention in Charlottesville, Va., this March. The Mid-Atlantic Hall of Fame inaugural class was honored, and the bio and photo of each honoree is posted on the division’s website. Congratulations to the 2012 inaugural class, which includes (pictured from left): Kim Dillard, Terry Killen, Feisal Hassan and Rod Dulany.

USPTA Professional.

For information on the presentation of other Hall of Fame rings this year, visit tennisfame.com.

Miscellany The USTA Eastern Section has appointed Jill Fonte as executive director for the section, which will emphasize growing tennis participation among players of all ages and abilities. For the past 12 years, she has worked as an executive coach, consultant and speaker, providing leadership training to corporations.

Fonte is a former executive director of the United States Racquet Stringers Association. As an industry volunteer, she has served as chair of the USTA’s Tennis Innovation Committee and a member of the USTA National Strategic Planning and Budget & Finance

committees.

The Legends Ball gala will be held Sept. 7 in New York City during the US Open.

The ball, which honors the International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2012, will include a silent auction, tributes to the inductees and additional award presentations.

Proceeds benefit the ITHF & Museum. This year’s honorees are former No. 1 players Jennifer Capriati and Gustavo “Guga” Kuerten, the late wheelchair tennis star and USPTA member Randy Snow, tennis great Manuel Orantes, and industry innovator Mike Davies.

For tickets or information, contact Meredith Forts at mforts@tennisfame.com or 401-619-4604.

Getting in the game has never been easier.

Through its partnership with the USTA’s

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Industry action National Junior Tennis and Learning program, the Houston Tennis Association offers free tennis instruction to local youth throughout the greater Houston area. In support of this mission, Tennis Express is launching the Express Yourself Racquet Giveaway. Local 10-andunders will receive a free junior racquet (a $20 value) in exchange for their art, reading, or writing submission to the NJTL’s annual summer contest. Players 11 and up will receive

a free T-shirt and a can of balls. Through this community outreach program, Tennis Express hopes to encourage the young Houstonians to start playing tennis at an early age. Arthur Ashe founded NJTL in 1969 “as a way to reach young people in the inner cities “so we can teach them about matters more important than tennis.”

With Ashe’s vision in mind, the HTA has 37 NJTL sites throughout the area and reaches approximately 6,000 Houston youth.

USPTA Master Pro Joe Dinoffer has released a new patented 18-foot portable net system for 10 and Under Tennis. The MultiNet features a patented built-in scorekeeper, quick set-up hinged legs, and a built-in Airzone with telescoping end poles. Oncourt Offcourt also is introducing other new products for 10 and Under Tennis this year, including numbered transition balls in cans, a line of color-coded junior racquets, red- and orange-court boundary lines, and a new cart with removable color-coded baskets. To see these products go to oncourtoffcourt.com or contact the company for a free 80-page color catalog (toll free in the United States) at 1-888-366-4711.

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Passings Albert P. Rogers, a USPTA Master Professional and 50-year member of the USPTA, passed away on June 14 after a courageous battle with cancer. Al was 83.

According to an obituary published in the Boston Globe, he served in the U.S. Army 25th Medical Battalion from 1946 to 1947, and graduated from Tufts University in 1950 and Arizona State in 1965. Rogers played and coached tennis for many years in Acton, Mass., and at Curry College, Longwood Cricket Club and the Boston Badminton and Tennis Club. He also was an English teacher at the Lincoln School in Brookline, Mass., for almost 30 years.

Described as kind and fun, he was well-loved among USPTA New England members. The division recently presented him with the first Al Rogers Education Award, which will be given to other members for years to come. As noted by Jerri DiCamillo, executive administrator of the division, Rogers attended many division conventions and received numerous awards, including Pro of the Year and the Ed Serus President’s Award.

He also seldom missed a World Conference on Tennis, where he played singles and doubles and

looked after the late super senior John Huber.

An accomplished player, Rogers had victories over Bobby Riggs and Vitas Gerulaitis, and was a 2011 inductee into the USTA New England Hall of Fame.

James A. “Jim” Davies, USPTA Master Professional and a driving force in Africa’s tennis industry for 50 years, passed away June 26 at a hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. He was 83. Davies, who has been described as the “father of Kenyan tennis,” twice served as chairman of the Kenya Lawn Tennis Association. He trained successful teams for the All-Africa Games in the 1970s. He also served as a tennis captain at the Nairobi Club for 12 years and started J.D. Tennis Academy in 1987.

While serving as vice chairman of the KLTA, he was the team manager and tournament director of the successful Kenya Davis Cup team. He also served as a member of the Kenya National Sports Council for 12 years.

Davies mentored many top players, including Jane Davies, Philip and James Ilako, Eno Polo, Phyllis and Mary Wilunda, Sam Kipkoech and Alan Davies. He also was a member of the organizing committee for the ATP Championships in 1989 and 1990.

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