SERVE summer 2019
USTA League celebrates National Physical Fitness & Sports Month
Plus: Summer Calendar, Tennis on Campus Spotlight and Net Notes
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Spotlight On...WashU Tennis on Campus
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Summer 2019 Calendar
Celebrating Fitness and Tennis with USTA Leagues
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Team Challenges vs. Team Tournament Net Notes
Spotlight on...
By Amber Dieringer
USTA Missouri Valley Tennis on Campus Team from Washington University
St. Louis’s own Washington University took sixth place at the USTA Tennis on Campus National Championship in Surprise, Arizona, April 11-13. The team went on an impressive first-day 3-0 run, defeating Brigham Young University, Harvard University, and the University of South Carolina. On the second day of competition, the team rallied to defeat NC State, and their impressive campaign came to an end when they lost to the University of Washington on the final day. The team’s notable performance did not come easy. They fought through a lot of comebacks and close matches and earned each of those four wins. “What helped us pull it out is that we all just genuinely care, want it so much, and are willing to fight to everything,” said team co-captain Jenna Brambora. “We are a team of comebacks, and those were super big wins. The team morale in close situations is great because we are all so supportive.” The team’s positive culture has contributed to their growth over the course of the season and in seasons past. This is the team’s fourth consecutive trip to the USTA Tennis on Campus National Championship and they’ve finished progressively higher each year. Four years ago, Washington University placed 33rd in the tournament, and greatly overshot their initial goal of finishing in 16th place or higher this year.
Opponents on the court and friends off of it. The Wash U. and Iowa State teams bonded at the Tennis on Campus National Championships.
The team’s positive culture has influenced more than just a deep Nationals run; practices, matches, and team functions have all improved due to the attitudes of team members.
“One key thing that has helped us along the way is the enthusiasm of the team members. There’s this positive environment of club tennis here. Practice is a break from school and it’s fun for us,” said team co-captain Sam Cohen. “It’s more calm and relaxed, which causes people to play better. This enthusiasm for tennis as a social, fun game is the number one factor for a positive team culture. People here rally around the love of the sport rather than the pressure of having to win.” The team has had a lot of exciting opportunities this season, traveling to areas including Illinois, Wisconsin, Kansas City, Cincinnati, North Carolina, Iowa, Orlando, and Phoenix. The competition is high, as the Wash. U. squad often faces some of the top Division-I schools in local and national tournaments. The team as a whole is comprised of over 100 members, divided into a tiered system; the top 25-30 make the travel tier, the second-most skilled on the competitive tier, and the third-level players at the recreational tier, and all players practice together. To learn more about the USTA Tennis on Campus program, visit tennisoncampus.com or email howes@movalley.usta.com. SUMMER SERVE 2019
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Celebrating FITNESS + TENNIS According to an article in The New York Times, playing tennis might add years to your life. Specifically, the social aspects of tennis may “amplify the benefits of exercise.” With that in mind, and in honor of May being National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, USTA League players shared their stories about how being a part of a local USTA League has kept them fit and active.
BEN SEITZ: TOPEKA, KANSAS
By Kendra Wicks
Topeka native Ben Seitz can be found in the gym every morning before work. He lifts, runs sprints and has lost over 70 pounds in the past year throughout an incredible fitness journey that all began on a tennis court. Seitz had never considered playing tennis before the spring of 2016 when he and his wife decided to try something new. “We were really just looking for something that we could do together,” Seitz said. “We didn’t really know what we were getting into.” For Seitz, tennis proved to be the outlet he needed to shape up his health and fitness. “For a while, I wasn’t doing anything, until I started getting into tennis. As I started losing weight and getting more fit, then I began adding more things,” Seitz said. “As soon as I started losing weight I was like, ‘You know, this could really be something if I would eat better.’” Seitz created a diet plan through a local health clinic that jumpstarted the lifestyle he leads today. He plays almost daily, on top of training in the gym and continuing to follow a well-structured diet.
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Despite finding his love for the game, Seitz admits that he never imagined he’d end up playing tennis. “Now that I’ve learned it and discovered it, I feel like there’s a lot more to it than I ever thought,” Seitz said. “Now we play pretty much every league we can get into.” Looking back, Seitz encourages anyone looking to get into tennis to not be afraid of learning something new.
Hitting the courts has become a staple part of his daily routine. Seitz and his wife quickly moved from beginner classes to group drills before being invited onto local USTA league teams. They eventually became captains on their respective teams and have competed in men’s and women’s leagues, mixed doubles and trilevel tournaments. They enjoy having the opportunity to compete at an older age.
“Take lessons. We went six months just playing each other and not knowing how to hold a racquet,” Seitz said. “I’d say, if you want to get the most out of it, take some general lessons just to get the technical side down.”
“The competition side of it keeps bringing us back, and the fact that you’re always learning. There’s always room for improvement,” Seitz said.
“The people we’ve met here are just really good people, and I definitely wouldn’t be where I am today without tennis,” Seitz said. “All of this has come from eating better and playing a ton of tennis.”
Seitz’s journey throughout the past three years has led him to a healthy new lifestyle and a welcoming community.
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BILL TOWLER: EDMOND, OKLAHOMA My name is Bill Towler. I am 59 years old and started playing tennis again, after about a 25 year layoff, 12 years ago. While I had always maintained good physical fitness (i.e., going to the gym and exercising regularly), other than just wanting to stay in shape, I had no real motivation for working out. I now train to play tennis. I really do not care what my physique looks like. I care about my ability to be the most physically fit player on the court. However, the upside to a regular training regime, eating relatively healthy and staying fit is that you do not put on the extra pounds. Tennis is my motivation to stay fit. When I train, I am thinking about how will this help me on the court – not what I look like at the beach. The cardio intensity of my training benefits me on the court. If the match is about fitness I always feel like I have an advantage. Now, if it comes down to tennis there is no question I am very often not the most talented. But being fit gives you a strategic advantage – especially in the heat. Additionally, I cannot emphasize enough how tennis, and the social aspects of the game, keep me mentally healthy. The social community that is wired around tennis is like a big family that always has your back. There is a reason playing tennis extends your life expectancy more than any other sport. To play tennis you have to be fit. Eating somewhat healthy helps you maintain that fitness, and the social aspects of the game keep you engaged mentally as well as physically. So go play USTA Adult League tennis, have some fun and stay fit!!
JACKIE GEHRKE & KATHY LOEPP: KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Jackie Gehrke and Kathy Loepp, both USTA League players from Heart of America, have found success staying healthy through USTA Leagues. Why did you start playing USTA League Tennis? JG: I was in my 20s and needed a way to stay fit and meet people. I loved competitive play so tennis was the perfect sport for all three needs! KL: I was asked to coach a high school team in 1983 and agreed to do so until the school could find someone more qualified. I began taking lessons immediately and fell in love with the game. A few years later, I began playing on one team. While I was working, I generally played three times a week and felt I was fairly fit, but after retiring, I really kicked it up. In 2018, I played on 10 USTA teams. Fitness is a side benefit of tennis but my main reason for playing is love of the game and the wonderful friends I have made.
Jackie Gehrke (far right) is joined by members of her 1993 team which attended USTA League National Championships.
Tell us how USTA League Tennis keeps you healthy and fit. Has it made a difference in your fitness or health? JG: I play 4-5 times a week preparing for or playing in a league match. By being on a team and having matches that “count”, I am much more motivated to play and drill for practice the rest of the time. It has made a huge difference in my fitness as I don’t really enjoy exercise for exercise, but love exercise that results in winning! KL: I have wonderful tennis friends and much of my social life revolves around the physical activity of tennis. Because of the wear and tear of tennis, I also participate in stretching, strength training, and core work in hopes of many more years on the court!
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Kathy Loepp (second from right) is joined by her WorldTeam Tennis teammates.
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AMY REDFIELD: OMAHA, NEBRASKA
By Matt Case Amy was a captain for the 2018 mixed 8.0 mixed doubles national championship team that represented Nebraska last November in Mobile, Alabama. The higher competition level there helped push them to play even better as they didn’t drop a match in either the semis or finals. Amy tries to play more singles during the start of the season to get her into shape so by the time of nationals she is physically ready. She explained how important joining USTA Leagues has been to keeping physically fit.
Omaha native Amy Redfield uses tennis to work out in a fashion that doesn’t feel like going to the gym. Throughout the year she also does yoga to increase her flexibility helping reach those difficult shots. She played tennis casually growing up and in USTA Leagues for the last 10 years. The mixed 8.0 doubles league is one of her favorites, but she has also been part of women’s 4.0, women's 4.5 and tri-level teams. This summer she will be stepping up a level to a mixed 9.0 team and is up for the challenge!
LIZ O’KEEFE: ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI St. Louis native Liz O’Keefe has been playing tennis for most of her life and in USTA Leagues since 2014 and has used tennis and nutrition to transform her health and fitness in a dramatic way. O’Keefe struggled with her weight from the time she was just nine years old up until she reached 50. “I would lose the same 20 to 30 pounds every year and then gain it back,” said O’Keefe. “I would commit to a program for a short period of time, but it was never sustainable for me.” Tennis has been incredibly important in O’Keefe’s life as well as her journey with health and fitness. “I’ve learned a lot about
“The league has been a huge help for me because I don’t have to worry about staying in shape. It just happens naturally by playing several times a week. A big thing has been the strength - there was a while before I started playing leagues when I just worked an office job and didn’t have any ways to exercise.” She believes her energy level would be lower without tennis and loves the social aspect of the team. It has created lifelong friendships through the amount of time they have spent on the road traveling together.
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discipline and using it as an outlet that I could always go back to,” she adds. Through nutrition and tennis, she has managed to lose all the weight she held onto for years and more, dropping over 40 pounds total and keeping it off for good. Her exercise regimen consists of tennis three to four days a week and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on the days she isn’t playing, but she admits that she prefers tennis over any other form of exercise. “Tennis is amazing. I get a personal development component that I don’t get in other places,” she includes. “When I know
WIN A TENNIS TRUNK! USTA Missouri Valley is running a new USTA League promotion! Each month, we will draw one captain of multiple teams and one new League player to each win a box of goodies from Tennis Trunk. Winners for May were: Captain of the Month, Phyllis Reigh, from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and New League Player of the Month, Howard Fox, from Kansas City, Missouri.
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I’m working on a skill and I’m able to put it into action and see a result, that propels me in a direction to be better and it fuels me in giving even more.”
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National 30s Men’s, Women’s & Mixed Hard Court Championship Tournament ID: 400013719
June 7-9
USTA Missouri Valley Section Adaptive Championship
June 8
Wichita, Kansas
Fred Johnson ALL Stars Event
June 8-9
Wichita, Kansas
ITF 25K Men’s Pro Circuit
Week of June 10
Wichita, Kansas
Net Generation Kids’ Day
June 11
Wichita, Kansas
ITF 25K Men’s Pro Circuit
Week of June 17
USTA Missouri Valley Summer Sweet 16
June 19-23
Springfield, Missouri
15K Men’s Transition Tour
Week of July 8
Norman, Oklahoma
Springfield Lasers World TeamTennis Season
July 14-August 3
ITF 25K Men’s Pro Circuit
Week of July 15
USTA Missouri Valley 65+ Section Invitational
July 18-21
Overland Park, Kansas
USTA Missouri Valley Junior Team Tennis Section Championship
July 22-24
Tulsa, Oklahoma
USTA Zone Championships (12s, 14s & 16s)
July 25-29
Omaha, Neb. & Oklahoma City, Okla.
ITF 25K Men’s Pro Circuit
Week of August 5
USTA Missouri Valley League Section Championship I
August 8-11
USTA Missouri Valley 50+ NTRP & Open Outdoor Championship Tournament ID: 400050519
August 16-18
Kansas City, Missouri
USTA Missouri Valley League Section Championship II
August 22-25
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Arthur Ashe Kids Day
August 24
New York, New York
USTA Semiannual Meeting & Conference
SEPTEMBER
August 31-September 3
New York, New York
USTA Missouri Valley League Section Championship III
September 5-8
Tulsa, Okla. & Topeka, Kan.
US Open USTA Wheelchair Tennis Championships
September 9-15
St. Louis, Missouri
15K Women’s Transition Tour
Week of September 9
Lawrence, Kansas
USTA Missouri Valley League Mixed Section Championship I
September 12-15
Omaha, Nebraska
USTA Missouri Valley League Mixed Section Championship II
September 26-29
Ankeny, Iowa
USTA Missouri Valley Tennis on Campus Fall Invitational
September 28-29
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Tulsa, Oklahoma
Springfield, Missouri Iowa City, Iowa
Edwardsville, Illinois St. Louis, Missouri
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TEAM CHALLENEGE VS. TEAM TOURNAMENT WHAT ARE THE MAIN DIFFERENCES? TEAM CHALLENGE
TEAM TOURNAMENT
One hour
DURATION
Up to a half day
Players expected to at least drop hit serve from the service line over the net and sustain a modified rally
PARTICIPANT LEVEL
Players expected to at least overarm serve into the appropriate service box and sustain a hitting rally
Progression of free play, cooperative play, and team competition with short timed matches
PLAY FORMAT
A team match is one hour with one singles and one doubles played simultaneously with substitutions
Acknowledging points during a match, but no recognition of winners at the end of the event or series
SCORING EMPHASIS
Tracking team scores and recognition of a team winner at the end of the event or series
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NET NOTES Lasers Announce Roster and Schedule The Lasers, defending champions for the WTT’s King Trophy, assembled a mix of returning stars and WTT newcomers for the 2019 team. The Lasers entered the draft with 2018 team star Miomir “Misha” Kecmanovic included as a franchise player. Kecmanovic, 19, clinched the winning point in the Lasers’ 2018 championship match against Philadelphia, later named WTT Championship MVP. He is scheduled to play the first four home matches in Springfield, July 14, 16, 17 and 18. The draft also began with returning doubles specialist Abigail Spears protected by the Lasers. She is currently ranked No. 31 in doubles by the WTA, with 21 career doubles titles. The Lasers’ first round pick was doubles specialist Joe Salisbury, considered the league’s top pick in men’s doubles. The Lasers first pick in Round 3 was Enrique “Kiki” Lopez Perez, 27, from Madrid, Spain. Perez currently has an ATP rank of No. 138 in doubles (his career high), and No. 252 in singles. The Lasers’ second Round 3 pick went to Anna Blinkova, a 20-year-old from Russia, currently ranked No. 84 in doubles and No. 104 in singles. Head coach John-Laffnie de Jager returns to Springfield this summer for his 13th season coaching the Lasers, and his 20th year with WTT.
Springfield Lasers Home Season Dates Sunday, July 14 Season opener vs. Philadelphia Freedoms Tuesday, July 16 vs. Orlando Storm Net Generation Kids Night Wednesday, July 17 vs. New York Empire USTA League Member Appreciation Party Thursday, July 18 vs. Washington Kastles Wednesday, July 24 vs. San Diego Aviators Tuesday, July 30 vs. Orange County Breakers Wednesday, July 31 vs. Las Vegas Rollers USTA members can buy one, get one free for season tickets on the east side of the stadium! Visit SpringfieldLasers.com for tickets.
Greens Country Club Named National Member Organization of the Year The Greens Country Club in Oklahoma City, Okla., was recognized with the USTA Organization Member of the Year Award. The award is given annually to an organization that provides outstanding service to its members and to the local community. The Greens Country Club was honored at the USTA Annual Meeting and Conference, held March 22-25, at the JW Marriott in Austin, Texas. From left: USTA National Awards Committee Member Timothy Ross, Caitlyn Metseff, Suzanne LaBelle and Tim Shanahan
The Greens Country Club serves as one of Oklahoma City’s best tennis facilities, offering club leagues for all players of all levels. Often referred to as a “Club with a Cause,” the facility hosts a number of USTA sanctioned events and tournaments throughout the year that benefit several local charities.
Tennis services at The Greens Country Club include six indoor courts, six outdoor courts, pickleball courts, professional-grade table tennis tables and badminton sets. Suzanne Labelle is the Director of Tennis and Fitness at The Greens Country Club. “The Greens Country Club has been remarkable in promoting and developing tennis for the good of the game, offering play opportunities for all ages and abilities,” said Craig Morris, USTA Chief Executive, Community Tennis. “They are an outstanding local tennis organization that focuses on community engagement through grassroots programming.”
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NET NOTES USTA Missouri Valley Player Wins NTRP National Championship April Austin of Carrollton, Missouri won the NTRP National Championship in the women’s 50 & Over 4.0 division. Jeff Ganaden also finished 4th in men’s 50 & Over 4.0. Players were nominated from each of the 17 USTA sections, all meeting the qualifications of being a current USTA member and having participated in at least one NTRP tournament within the last 12 months. Besides the two age groups, play was divided by gender and NTRP ratings in the 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5 divisions. Winners were crowned for the first time based on short sets, which is a no advantage set to four games, instead of the usual six game set with advantage scoring.
April Austin
There are three more opportunities in USTA Missouri Valley to qualify for NTRP championships this year: USTA Missouri Valley 50+ NTRP and Open Outdoor* TennisLink ID# 400050519 • August 16-18, 2019 Plaza Tennis Center, Kansas City, Missouri USTA Missouri Valley 18+ NTRP and Open Outdoor* TennisLink ID# 400031219 • October 4-6, 2019 Plaza Tennis Center, Kansas City, Missouri USTA Missouri Valley 18+ NTRP and Open Outdoor (Clay)* TennisLink ID# 400046019 • October 11-13, 2019 The Highlands, St Louis, Missouri
New Section Staff Members We are pleased to announce some recent staff changes for USTA Missouri Valley. Michael Marotta is the new USTA Missouri Tennis Service Representative. Michael is a graduate of the Professional Tennis Management program at Methodist University and has his Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Management and Recreation. As the Tennis Service Representative, Michael works to increase participation in tennis by promoting, developing and servicing tennis programs through establishing strong relationships with the local delivery system. Michael resides in Joplin, Missouri. Michael Marotta Alyssa Stelmach is the new Manager Adult Leagues. Alyssa comes to USTA Missouri Valley from Cooper Tennis Complex in Springfield, Missouri where she was the Community Recreation Supervisor. As the Adult Leagues Manager, Alyssa manages all aspects of the section USTA League program, including promoting the adult pathway and working with the district league coordinators. Former Missouri TSR Lindsay Hall moved into the role of Community Play Manager for the section. As the Community Play Manager, Lindsay works with the districts, their communities, and local field staff. She manages and develops Net Generation programming, local play opportunities and partnerships (including school programs, school partnerships, community programs and engagement, entry-level play opportunities), and Community Tennis Associations (CTAs). SUMMER SERVE 2019
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District Inserts
USTA Heart of America 2019 Annual Awards Nominate NOW that special person/club/event/ tournament that has deserves recognition for their contribution to tennis in USTA Heart of America. Adult Player (1 Female/1 Male)
Outstanding Junior Tournament
Adult Recreational Player (1 Female/1 Male)
High School Coach of the Year
Junior Player (1 Female/1 Male)
Outstanding Diversity Achievement
Junior Recreational Player (1 Female/1 Male)
Distinguished Service
Tennis Family
Outstanding Official
Facility of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Member Organization
Stephanie Waterman Junior Sportsmanship (1 Male/1 Female)
Outstanding Community Tennis Association Outstanding contributor to Youth Tennis Outstanding Contributor to Youth High Performance USTA Junior Team Tennis Organizer Outstanding Contributor to USTA League Tennis
Shawna Froesch Adult Sportsmanship (1 Male/1Female) Sportsmanship—Boys 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 Sportsmanship—Girls 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 Community Service Excellence Event of the Year
Outstanding Adult/Senior Tournament
Send your nomination to KIM HANSON — kimlhanson@me.com
2019 USTA Heart of America Hall of Fame Membership in the Hall of Fame is the district’s highest honor. If you know someone that has served the game of tennis through their play, dedication to volunteerism and their passion for improving the game , nominate them now. Send nomination to Scott Hanover—ptcguy@yahoo.com
2019 USTA Heart of America Youth Progression - SMASHERS Tournament Schedule MONTH
DAY
CITY
STATE
DISTRICT
SITE
COLOR
January
4
Overland Park
KS
HOA
Overland Park Racquet Club
O/G
January
27
Lawrence
KS
HOA
Jayhawk Tennis Center
O/G
February
16
Overland Park
KS
HOA
Genesis - OP
O/G
February
24
Kansas City
MO
HOA
Blue Hills Country Club
O/G
March
1
Overland Park
KS
HOA
Overland Park Racquet Club
O/G
March
16
Kansas City
MO
HOA
Northland Racquet Club
O/G
April
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Kansas City
MO
HOA
Clayview Country Club
O/G
April
27
Prairie Village
KS
HOA
Homestead Country Club
O/G
May
10
Kansas City
MO
HOA
Plaza Tennis Center
O/G
May
27
Prairie Village
KS
HOA
Homestead Country Club
O/G
June
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Westwood
KS
HOA
Woodside
O/G
June
16
Leawood
KS
HOA
Hallbrook Country Club
O/G
July
1
Kansas City
MO
HOA
Plaza Tennis Center
O/G
July
27
Westwood
KS
HOA
Woodside
O/G
August
3
Prairie Village
KS
HOA
Homestead Country Club
O/G
August
16
Kansas City
MO
HOA
Plaza Tennis Center
O/G
September
14
Leawood
KS
HOA
Hallbrook Country Club
O/G
September
28
Merriam
KS
HOA
Genesis - Merriam (KCRC)
O/G
October
6
Lawrence
KS
HOA
Jayhawk Tennis Center
O/G
October
12
Overland Park
KS
HOA
Genesis - OP
O/G
November
10
Kansas City
MO
HOA
Clayview Country Club
O/G
November
15
Kansas City
MO
HOA
Northland Racquet Club
O/G
December
7
Overland Park
KS
HOA
Genesis - OP
O/G
December
13
Overland Park
KS
HOA
Overland Park Racquet Club
O/G
What is a SMASHERS tournament? 10 and Under Tennis follows the same logic as other youth sports like baseball or soccer, which use kid-sized equipment. Red, orange, and green tennis balls bounce lower, they don't move as fast through the air and are easier to hit. Kids tennis racquets are sized for small hands and courts are smaller and easier to cover. By using this format, the benefits are immediate and within a short time kids are rallying, playing, and excited to keep playing. That means kids will have more fun and less frustration. They're playing real tennis and having real fun--and that's what is the most important. For further information, please contact Helen Elliott—hoatennis.usta@gmail.com
We at USTA Iowa would love to see you on the tennis courts this season!
Here is some information that may help you get involved with some competition.
USTA Iowa Tournaments on Google Calendar Follow this link to find up to date listings of upcoming events in your area. All tournaments have links to the tournament website so you can sign up right away. goo.gl/awpjN6
Tournament Text Deadline Reminders USTA Iowa has a text deadline reminder service for Junior and Adult tennis tournaments. Text keyword IOWAADULTS to 84483 for Adult Tournaments Text keyword IOWAJUNIORS to 84483 for Junior, NET, and Smashers Tournaments
Junior Tournament levels: Smashers - For boys and girls that are in the 10 years and under range that play orange and green ball level. All tournaments are non-elimination and finish in one day. N.E.T. - Non-Elimination Tournament is geared towards players that want to get organized match play in a round robin or compass draw format. All levels are welcome and tournament directors have the discretion to combine age groups as well as ability levels. Boys and Girls can be combined in the same draw as well. District Level - Most junior tournaments in Iowa are at the USTA Missouri Valley Section Level 5 (MV Level 5). All tournaments are full feed in through the quarterfinals or semi-finals based on the draw size. Doubles play is always singles elimination. Futures Qualifier - Champions of each division are qualified to play in the next upcoming Futures (MV Level 4) tournament. We have four of these in Iowa. FQs are only MV Level 5. District Championships - There are 4 DCs throughout the year with players receiving MV Level 4 points. Futures Qualifiers #1 QCTC in Moline ID# 404400919 Jan 25-27th #2 Hawkeye in DM ID# 404420519 June 25-27th #3 McCullom in DM ID# 404420619 July 1st-3rd #4 Aspen in DM ID# 404402219 Nov 15-17th District Championships #1 Ankeny ID# 404418919 Open to MV players June 14-16th #2 Baird ID# 404404419 Open to MV players July 19-21st #3 Midlands ID# 404421619 Closed to Iowa players August 9-11th #4 Klotz ID# 404453419 Closed to Iowa players Dec 13-15th
2019 USTA KANSAS SUMMER JUNIOR TENNIS DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIPS - LEVEL 4 05/31 400044319 Dist. Championship #1 Open 06/28 400043219 Dist. Championship #2 Open 07/19 400044019 Dist. Championship #2 Closed
Ralph Wulz Riverside, Wichita Genesis Rock Road, Wichita Kossover Tennis Center, Topeka
KS DISTRICT FUTURE QUALIFIERS – LEVEL 5 06/07 400006319 FUTURE QF #2 07/12 400048119 FUTURE QF #3 11/15 400045819 FUTURE QF #4
Genesis Rock Road, Wichita Genesis Rock Road, Wichita Genesis West Central, Wichita
KS DISTRICT JUNIOR OPEN – LEVEL 5 06/11 400018719 KS JUNIOR OPEN 06/14 400052119 KS JUNIOR OPEN 06/15 400047819 KS JUNIOR OPEN 06/20 400026119 KS JUNIOR OPEN 06/22 400043919 KS JUNIOR OPEN 07/12 400052219 KS JUNIOR OPEN 07/13 400047919 KS JUNIOR OPEN 07/16 400035519 KS JUNIOR OPEN 07/20 400031119 KS JUNIOR OPEN 07/26 400046819 KS JUNIOR OPEN 08/09 400028819 KS JUNIOR OPEN 11/08 400040819 KS JUNIOR OPEN 12/26 400046119 KS JUNIOR OPEN
McPherson Tennis Facility Winfield Tennis Arkansas City High School Wichita Collegiate Kossover Tennis Center, Topeka Kossover Tennis Center- Jr. Sunflower State Games Arkansas City High School McPherson Tennis Facility Crestview Country Club, Wichita Ralph Wulz Riverside, Wichita Wichita Collegiate Crestview Country Club, Wichita Crestview Country Club, Wichita
KS DISTRICT NET (Entry Level) 06/14 400046319 NET (Singles) 06/19 400035619 NET (Singles) 06/22 400039019 NET (Singles) 06/28 400046419 NET (Singles) 07/06 400049219 NET (Singles) 07/10 400035919 NET (Doubles) 07/19 400046519 NET (Singles) 08/02 400046619 NET (Singles) 08/06 400050319 NET (Singles) 09/14 400049419 NET (Singles) 10/19 400048419 NET (Singles) 12/14 400048619 NET (Singles)
Ralph Wulz Riverside #1, Wichita McPherson Tennis Facility #1 Arkansas City High School #1 Ralph Wulz Riverside #2, Wichita Kossover Tennis Center #3, Topeka McPherson Tennis Facility #2 Ralph Wulz Riverside #3, Wichita Ralph Wulz Riverside #4, Wichita Wichita Collegiate #1 Genesis Wood Valley #2, Topeka Genesis Wood Valley #3, Topeka Genesis Wood Valley #4, Topeka
KS SMASHERS –(10U Youth Progression) 06/15 400022719 KS SMASHERS 06/16 400037219 Team Challenge 06/22 400023719 KS SMASHERS 07/06 400015219 KS SMASHERS 07/13 400023519 KS SMASHERS 08/17 400028519 KS SMASHERS 08/24 400037119 KS SMASHERS 08/31 400037219 Team Challenge 09/14 400020619 KS SMASHERS
McPherson Advantage Ralph Wulz Riverside, Wichita Arkansas City High School Kossover Tennis Center, Topeka McPherson Advantage Arkansas City High School Ralph Wulz Riverside, Wichita Ralph Wulz Riverside, Wichita Genesis West Central, Wichita
2019 USTA KANSAS SUMMER JTT AND LEAGUE DATES
GO Junior TEAM Tennis Summer 2019 USTA KANSAS plans an exciting summer of competitive, but fun, team tennis events. High school age (18 and under) compete at various locations every Monday in June Middle school teams (14 and under) play at various locations every Thursday in June Teams consist of at least 3 girls, 3 boys to play in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles There will be a district championship at the end of June to determine who may advance to the Missouri Valley Section Junior Team Tennis Championships. For more information please contact Janet Glaser at janetglaser70@gmail.com
Adult 18 & Over Outdoor Adult 18 & Over Mixed 7.0 8.0 9.0 Tri Level Adults 3.5 – 4.5 Tri Level Adults 3.0 – 4.0
May 1 – July 7
District Championships July 13-14
June 1 – July 28 June 15 – August 15 July 5 – August 15 Sept 3 – October 27 Sept 20 – Dec 1
District Championships August TBA N/A N/A Team registration Opens July 15 Team registration Opens August 15
For more information please contact Becky Samaniego at rmann80@gmail.com
USTA Kansas will host Missouri Valley 40 & Over 3.5 and 4.5+ Adult Section Championships September 5 – 8 at Kossover Tennis Center in Topeka, Kansas. See you there!
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T O U R N A M EN T S B OY S & GIR LS A GE S 7-18
C H A LLE N GE R PLAYERS AGES 7-16 THAT HAS NET EXPERIENCE AND HAS GRADUATED THE 10 & UNDER SMASHER CIRCUIT WILL START PLAYING THE CHALLENGER CIRCUIT. THESE PLAYERS ARE NORMALLY AT THE INTERMEDIATE LEVEL. THEIR GOAL IS TO EARN 375 POINTS WHICH WILL QUALIFY THEM FOR THE CHAMPS CIRCUIT.
2019
C H A MP S THE CHAMP CIRCUIT IS FOR PLAYERS 7-18 AND QUALIFIED THROUGH THE CHALLENGER & SMASHER CIRCUIT. CHAMP PLAYERS ARE ELIGIBLE TO PLAY ANY CHAMP TOURNAMENT INCLUDING DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIPS AND FUTURE QUALIFIERS. ALL TOURNAMENT EARN MISSOURI VALLEY POINTS.
March 1-3, 2019
Indi an Spri ngs
January 4-6
OKCTC BG16-18
March 15-17, 2019
Earlyw i ne
January 4-6
Oak Tree BG12-14
March 29-31, 2019
Westw ood
January 11-13
OKCTC BG16-18
Apri l 19-21, 2019
RH-91
January 25-27
Oak Tree BG12-14
Apri l 26-28, 2019
Eni d
February 8-10
Indi an Spri ngs BG12-14
May 17-19, 2019
Ow asso
March 1-3
Ow asso
May 31-June 2, 2019
Duncan
March 8-10
Earlyw i ne
June 7-9, 2019
Uni on
March 29-31
Ki ck i ngbi rd
June 14-16, 2019
Earlyw i ne
Apri l 19-21
LaFortune
June 21-23, 2019
Uni on
Apri l 26-28
Ki ck i ngbi rd
June 28-30, 2019
ERC
May 17-19
Uni on
July 5-7, 2019
Ada
May 31-June2
ERC
July 12-14, 2019
Uni on
June 7-9
LaFortune
July 19-21, 2019
Indi an Spri ngs
June 4-16
OKCTC
July 26-28, 2019
Earlyw i ne
June 21-23
Indi an Spri ngs
August 2-4, 2019
OKCTC
June 28-30
Greens
August 9-11, 2019
Duncan
July 5-7
LaFortune
August 16-18, 2019
OKCTC
July 12-14
Indi an Spri ngs
August 23-25, 2019
Ki ck i ngbi rd July 19-21
Uni on
August 30-Sept 1, 2019
Uni on July 26-18
Ki ck i ngbi rd (open)
Septem ber 6-8, 2019
Indi an Spri ngs August 2-4
ERC
Septem ber 13-15, 2019
Duncan August 9-11
LaFortune
Septem ber 20-22, 2019
Greens August 16-18
Earlyw i ne
Septem ber 27-29, 2019
Ow asso
October 4-6, 2019
Indi an Spri ngs
August 23-25
Greens
October 11-13
Eni d
August 30-Sept 1
RH-91
October 18-20
Ki ck i ngbi rd
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