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Northern Rhode Island Tennis Association
Terry Charles
22 Raymond Ave
North Providence, Rhode Island
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Wednesday, March 11
2009 USTA Rhode Island /SE Mass. Jr Team Tennis Summer League
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| 2008 18 & U RI Champs: South County Team |
Dates: July 3 – August 11
Ages: 14 & Under and 18 & Under
(Advanced & Intermediate Leagues)
Deadline: June 6 to register your team
Fee: $ per team.
The deadline for teams to commit to play in the 2008 USTA Rhode Island Junior Team Tennis League is Saturday, June 6th. The league is open to public and private clubs, recreation departments and any other organized teams in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts.
The League has two Advanced or Open Divisions – 14 & under and 18 & under and two Intermediate Divisions – 14 & under and 18 & under
The league will run from July 3 to August 11, with the State Championship.
State champions will advance to the USTA New England Junior Team Tennis Championships to be held August 18-19 in Springfield, Mass., with the New England champions advancing to the National Championships in Mobile, AL later in the fall.
League matches are scheduled on Fridays from 1-3 p.m, and two Wednesdays in July.
Fri, July 3 Fri, July 10 Wed, July 15 Fri, July 17 Fri, July 24 Wed, July 29 Fri, July 31 Fri, Aug 7
The State Championship tournament has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 11 at Slater Memorial Park in Pawtucket (8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.).
The rain location will be Centre Court in Riverside, RI.
The structure of play is the USTA Junior Team Tennis format :
1 Boys Singles 1 Boys Doubles
1 Girls Singles 1 Girls Doubles
1 Mixed Doubles
A minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls are needed per match. There is a fee per team to play in the league and every team and player must be registered on Tennis Link at the USTA’s web site. All teams will play home and away matches. Private clubs may schedule their matches at outside facilities, if they choose. There is no per match fee for visiting teams.
The USTA Rhode Island Junior Team Tennis League is operated by the South County Community Tennis Association. An organization league meeting will be scheduled for entered teams before play begins.
WHO CAN ENTER TEAMS?
Parks & Recreation Departments, Public Clubs, Private Clubs, Community Tennis Associations, schools and educational associations, parents; basically anyone that can get a team together and secure a facility to host home matches. Parents are particularly encouraged to get involved, and local public and school facilities are often available by securing a permit from municipal agencies for use during scheduled home matches (often at little or no cost if local children are involved).
For additional information, or anyone interested in having a team in the league should contact: Sandy Sweet at 401-932-9345, e-mail: sccta@aol.com.
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| 2008 14 & U RI & New England Champs: Hall of Fame |
Sunday, March 1
Terry Charles to be honored at the 2008 USTA New England Sectional Awards in March
2008 USTA New England Sectional Award Winners to be honored March 28, 2009
USTA New England has a comprehensive awards program that recognizes excellence on and off the tennis court. Each year, we honor deserving players, programs, volunteers and facilities at our Awards Luncheon in March and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in June.
We accept nominations for our annual awards year-round. To make a nomination, simply print and fill out a nomination form and return it to our USTA New England office. You may nominate one person/program per award, and may only nominate each person/program for one award per year. Make sure to include information about why you feel your nominee is a good choice for the award. Our awards committee will use the information in its decision making process. Incomplete or missing information can affect a nominee's eligibility!
The 2008 USTA New England Sectional AwardsWinners will be honored at a luncheon March 28, 2009.
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USTA New England
2008 Sectional Awards
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Junior Improvement
Award (Boy)
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Jared Donaldson
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Cumberland
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RI
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Edwin Goodman
Family of the Year
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The Heath
Family
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Jamestown
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RI
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College Coach
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Barbara Cilli
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Bryant University
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RI
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USTA Jr. Team Tennis
Coordinator of the Year
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Sandy Sweet
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Wakefield
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RI
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USTA Adult League
Female Sportsmanship
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Judy Brucks
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Foxboro
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MA
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Rhode Island
Volunteer of the Year
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Terry Charles
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N. Providence
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RI
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Friday, January 4
Recreational Coaches Workshops - 2008
A Recreational Coach Workshop is an interactive, on-court training program designed for tennis teachers and coaches working with players at the recreational level. Each workshop is conducted by an outstanding certified tennis professional specially trained to effectively handle groups and get kids and adults to play tennis quickly in a fun and social atmosphere.
Taught by a specially trained, certified teaching professional, this active 6-hour session covers:
• Teaching large groups
• The games-based approach to coaching
• Running effective team practices
• Games and drills every coach should know
Who attends a Recreational Coach Workshop?
These workshops are an excellent primer for new coaches as well as a valuable refresher course for those with teaching experience but who seek more current methods and effective tools. Past attendees include:
• Parents seeking the basics in coaching and organizing team tennis
• Park and Recreation instructors, high school, and seasonal coaches
• Coaches teaching kids and adults who are new to the game
• Current players seeking part-time teaching jobs
Upon completion of the six-hour workshop, attendees will:
• Be eligible for the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) Developmental Coach Certification
• Be able to effectively run entry level groups and teams
• Receive access to the latest in transition ball technology and additional coaching resources
Our faculty are all certified by the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) and/or USPTA and have received special training from the USTA. The USTA assigns trainers based on reasonable time and travel requirements. Once a trainer is assigned to a workshop, he or she will work with the host site director to ensure all appropriate arrangements are made for a successful workshop. Workshops must have a minimum of 20 participants.
JANUARY 26, 2008 - SATURDAY
Where: Roger Williams University - Bristol, RI
Time: 9am-3:30pm
Host: South County Community Tennis Association (SCCTA)
Contact: Sandy Sweet, (email: mailto:sccta@aol.com">sccta@aol.com> ;
Phone: 401-932-9345
Cost: $15
JUNE 1, 2008 - SUNDAY (REGISTER ONLINE)
Where: Village Green Tennis Courts, Peace Dale, RI
Time: 10:30am-5:30pm
Host: South County Community Tennis Association (SCCTA)
Contact: Sandy Sweet, (email: mailto:sccta@aol.com">sccta@aol.com> ;
Phone: 401-932-9345
Cost: $15
RI - Slater Park, Pawtucket, RI
6/14/2008
Time: 9am-3:30pm
To register, contact: Joanne Macksoud, jam10scoach@aol.com
Phone: 508-212-8187
Cost: $15
MA - Durfee High School, Fall River
6/21/2008
Time: 9am-3:30pm
To register, contact: Tom Medeiros, Thomasgmedeiros@aol.com
Phone: 508-801-5761
Cost: $20
Wednesday, March 11
USTA League Tennis "New" Format
Reasons why the combo league is popular?
ü Combined ratings allow friends to play together.
ü .05 rating difference provides compatible play.
ü Helps teams form if there aren’t enough players at one NTRP level.
ü Encourages outdoor play during the summer
ü Players meet new friends, stay fit and have fun.
ü Current USTA league players, this will not effect your dynamic rating!
2009 Summer Season:
Ø The league season is 8 weeks long, late Sunday afternoons, from July 12 through August 23
Ø August 29 & 30, South Kingstown Parks & Recreation will host a play off with refreshments and trophies
Ø Match schedules are determined by the individual local league coordinator, Sandy Sweet combo@ustari.org
Ø Teams are forming now, registration to add your own team for this league ends JUNE 26. However, individual player registration will be ongoing throughout the season!
Eligibility:
Ø Players must be USTA members (refer to benefit plan on www.usta.com )
Ø Players must be 19 years or older
Ø Players must register on TennisLink before playing a match
Ø Players may use a computer NTRP rating or self rate using the on line TennisLink process
Cost:
Ø League registration fee of $20 per player
Ø Court fees will be the responsibility of the Home/Hosting team.
Ø 3 New cans of tennis ball will be the responsibility of the Home/Hosting team per match.
Levels of play:
Men’s 6.5 & 7.5 and Women’s 5.5 & 7.5
Ø Maximum NTRP rating difference allowed at each level of play is .05
Ø The combined rating cannot be greater than the level of play
Ø Teams are single gender (not mixed)
Example: double combinations.
Singles players can be either 2.5 or 3.0
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2.5 + 2.5 |
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2.5 + 3.0 |
Example: double combinations. Singles players can be either 3.5 or 4.0
| 7.5 |
3.5 + 3.5 |
| NTRP level |
3.5 + 4.0 |
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3.0 + 4.0 or 3.0 + 3.5 |
Match format:
Ø Match format is 1 singles and 2 doubles (1D, 2D) positions
Ø Matches are best 2 out of 3 sets with a match tie break (1st to 10 by 2) in lieu of a 3rd set. At 6-6 in any set a set tie break (1st to 7 by 2) is played. Ad scoring.
Ø Matches will be allotted 2 hours to complete the match
Ø Matches are played outdoors
Team formation:
Ø The minimum number of players on a team roster is 5, but to avoid defaults a roster may have 8-10 players registered.
Ø The league coordinator will assist players in forming teams based on geographic area.
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Sunday, May 6
Volunteers NEEDED, RI Special Olympic Games
Tennis is being introduced this year at the RI Special Olympic Games. Volunteers are needed to work with the special athletes during the exhibitions.
There will be an exhibition on:
April 19, East Bay Area Games, Rogers High School, Newport, 10:30 am
April 26, South Area Games, Bishop Hendricken High School, Warwick 10:00 am
May 4, North Area Games, Bryant College, Smithfield, RI, 8:40 am
May 30, 31 & June 1, State Summer Games - University of Rhode Island, Kingston
Those interested in volunteering in the exhibitions must attend an orientation. You do not have to be available for all exhibitions.
Tennis competition is based on athlete ability level.
- For athletes with lower ability and limited court mobility, competition is offered in individual skills competition.
- For athletes transitioning from individual skills to traditional match play, competition is offered in Short Court Tennis.
- For athletes with higher physical ability, competition is offered in traditional match play (singles and doubles) and Unified Sports® doubles.
- For the actual tennis events offered, see the Official Special Olympics Sports Rules for Tennis.
For more information email the Blackstone Valley Tennis Association at, jam10scoach@aol.com , or call (508) 212-8187.
Tuesday, April 1
Flex Leagues: RI Challenge Ladders...Sign Up Today!
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 No schedule is the best schedule.
We know what it’s like. You’ve got a big-time passion for tennis, but you’ve got little time for yourself. Every week, you’re pulled in so many different directions that you sometimes need a GPS system just to find your way back home. Sure, you’d love to make tennis a regular part of your life, but let’s face it, there’s nothing regular about your life. Maybe you’ve thought about playing league tennis many times, but since you can’t commit to a regular day and time, you obviously can’t play in a league.
You call the shots.
Ladders are designed with your busy schedule in mind. You make the schedule. You set the time. You play when it’s convenient for you. Ladders provide all the thrills of league tennis, built around your busy lifestyle. With Flex Leagues (Ladder), you can control everything—with the possible exception of your opponent’s down-the-line forehand.
Flex Leagues have arrived in Rhode Island!
 Sign Up NOW or anythime during the season:
Play NOW: April 15th Play Ends: October 31st |
Sunday, April 27
PTR CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP - JUNE 21 & 22 in Wakefield, RI
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PTR Teaching Essentials &
PTR on Campus Certification Workshop
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Village Green Courts
78 Spring St
Peace Dale, RI 02883
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Sandy Sweet |
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Saturday, June 21, 9am-6pm
Sunday, June 22, 9am-11am |
| Testing Dates & Times: |
Sunday, June 22, 11am-6pm |
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(401) 932-9345 |
| Facility Website: |
South County Community Tennis Association |
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US and Canada Workshop Schedule
Registration & Cancellation Policy
PTR Tennis Teacher Workshops are the most successful international training courses available for tennis teachers and coaches. They are based on a fundamental teaching method developed by Dennis Van der Meer. More than 400 PTR Tennis Teacher Workshops are conducted on five continents each year.
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Workshop participants vary within the tennis industry. Some are professional players making career changes. Others are tennis teaching professionals, college coaches, USTA clinicians, high school coaches and program volunteers. All workshops are led by specially trained PTR Clinicians. Workshop Leaders begin their training as PTR Certification Testers.
PTR membership and certification are not included in your workshop fee. Many workshop attendees join PTR months before the workshop so they can prepare for the certification testing. PTR certification ratings are awarded to those members who pass all five parts of the exam.
NOTE: Workshops are subject to cancellation if a minimum number of registrants is not met. A decision whether or not to cancel will be made at least one week prior to the date of the workshop.
IMPORTANT: For the Teaching Essentials Certification workshop, please review your DVD and study materials thoroughly before the event and bring your Study Guide to the workshop.
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Understanding fundamental group teaching techniques. Details of the serve, forehand and backhand group lessons are demonstrated. Emphasis is placed on the development of biomechanically sound strokes. The often overlooked fundamentals of teaching a group lesson will be presented. This workshop prepares PTR members for the five-part certification exam. Primarily conducted on-court, participants have the opportunity to practice teaching the strokes. This workshop is the industry leader in group instruction. At the conclusion of the workshop, PTR certification testing is offered.
Fundamentals of the Teaching Essentials Certification Workshop
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To demonstrate and actively learn the PTR method for group lessons for the serve, forehand and backhand strokes.
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To display and discuss successful corrective techniques which can be applied to common stroke problems found in the serve, volley, forehand and backhand.
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To demonstrate specialty shot teaching progressions for the volley, spin serve, half volley, topspin lob and drop shot.
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