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Welcome to Blackstone Valley Community Tennis Association
The Blackstone Valley Tennis Association ( BVTA ), a 501 c3 not for profit organization, was established in 2002 by Joanne and Ed Macksoud to promote and develop the sport of tennis, while also providing a foundation upon which to grow as a person.
Our mission statement is simply: “To Introduce, Instruct, and Inspire children and adults to learn the lifelong sport of tennis". Among our "family" are: Pawtucket Boys & Girls Club, Pawtucket Parks & Recreation, Pawtucket Day Child Development Center, Rhode Island Parent Information Network, Abbott Run Valley Club, ForeCourt Racquet and Fitness Center, RI Senior Olympics, and the RI Special Olympics. With so many activities and events we are always looking for volunteers ... contact Joanne or Ed.
2009 - Congratulations to ARVC's 14 & Under USTA Jr Team Tennis Program
On August 11th our team won the Rhode Island Jr Team Tennis Championships at Slater Park in Pawtucket. The team will travel to Springfield, MA on Wednesday, August 19 for the New England Sectional competition - Good Luck to you all!
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ARVC 14's are NE Sectional bound!
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Sunday, May 27
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
Per Player League Fee*$;
includes Nike dri-fit Team Shirts, end of the season awards & party
* - Current USTA Jr Membership is also required ($18 annual fee)
$ - Team Fees may also apply, please contact your team coordinator.
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 |
Monday, December 22
Thursday, October 15
Wednesday, March 11
USTA League Tennis "New" Format
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 |
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3.5 + 4.0 |
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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.
Wednesday, August 23
Rhode Island representatives take home Silver in the USTA New England Junior Team Tennis Sectional Championships
2006 USTA New England
Junior Team Tennis Sectional Championships
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. The Rhode Island state champions turned in a pair of very strong performances and finished in second place in both the 18 & Under Advanced and 14 & Under Advanced divisions at the 2006 USTA New England Junior Team Tennis Sectional Championships held in West Hartford. It is the best showing for two Ocean State teams in the Advanced Division in the seven-year history of the New England junior team sectionals.
The Edgewood Tennis & Swim Club of Raynham, Mass., champions of the USTA Rhode Island 18 & Under Tournament, ended Slater Memorial Park of Pawtuckets six-year reign as Ocean State champions but could not stop the Cedardale Club of Haverhill, Mass. from capturing a sixth consecutive New England 18 Advanced title at Conard High School.
Edgewood, coached by Filipe Miguel, the mens and womens tennis coach at Bridgewater State College, placed second to Cedardale, 227 to 207 points. Edgewood did finish 34 points ahead of the third place team, Longmeadow, from Western Massachusetts.
Andrew Bumila (Raynham) was a standout in the boys singles, winning five of six individual matches. Amy Lopes (North Dartmouth, Mass.) and Jackie McGuirk (Raynham) turned in strong performances splitting the girls singles duties. Regis Chang (Mattapoisett, Mass.), Charles Kurgatt (Fall River, Mass.), Daniel Caticha (Taunton, Mass./Wheeler School, Providence), Devin Kitterick (Bridgewater, Mass.) and Nick Almeida (Raynham) were success playing boys singles and mixed doubles. Sangita Murali (Dartmouth, Mass.), Stephanie Crovello (Raynham) and Carolina Gonzalez (Bridgewater) earned valuable points in the girls doubles and the mixed doubles.
USTA New England 18 & Under Advanced Standings
1.) EMass Cedardale, 227
2.) Rhode Island Edgewood, 207
3.) WMass Longmeadow, 173
4.) New Hampshire Caron, 165
5.) Maine Woodlands, 151
6.) Connecticut Bloomfield, 125
7.) Vermont Power3Tennis, 93
The Aquidneck Island Community Tennis 14 & Under Advanced Team entered their championships at William Hall High School without two key girls players but still managed to hold off Bloomfield of Connecticut by a one-game margin to finish in second place. Team Carrington from Hampshire College in Western Mass. placed first with 229 games, followed by Aquidneck Island with 181 and Bloomfield with 180.
Aquidneck Island, coached by Mario Llano of Marios School of Tennis, had won 22 of a possible 25 individual matches in a round robin to capture the 2006 USTA Rhode Island 14 & Under State Championship. The Aquidneck Island team includes Nick Carter (Portsmouth), Evan Chomka (Warwick), Jared Donaldson (Chepachet), Elizabeth Erickson (Barrington), Jesse Frieder (Providence), Alex Geremia (Wakefield), Kate Gilligan (Wakefield), Stephanie Kurgatt (Fall River, Mass.) and Tara Prasad (Lincoln). Geremia and Prasad were unable to compete in West Hartford, and Anna Caticha and Jody Greenlaw were able to step in and keep the team near the top of the sectional standings.
USTA New England 14 & Under Advanced Standings
1.) WMass Team Carrington, 229
2.) Rhode Island Aquidneck Island CTA, 181
3.) Connecticut Bloomfield, 180
4.) New Hampshire, Caron, 152
5.) Vermont Power3Tennis, 145
6.) EMass Rahanis Park, 145
7.) Maine Woodlands, 93
The USTA Rhode Island Junior Team Tennis League, operated by the Blackstone Valley Tennis Association, included 11 teams in the 14 & Under Advanced Division and seven in the 18 & Under Advanced Division. The league was open to teams from Rhode and Southeastern Massachusetts.
The New England champions advanced to the USTA Junior Team Tennis National Championships to be held October 27-30 at the Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego, Calif.
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Andrew Bumila
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Wednesday, October 3
MACKSOUD WINS JTT ORGANIZER OF YEAR AWARD
NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass. – Joanne Macksoud may not put forth effort and passion to make USTA New England’s Jr. Team Tennis programs a success to win praise from others, but she’s getting it, anyway.
Macksoud, president of the Blackstone Valley Community Tennis Association, has been named USTA New England’s 2007 Section Organizer Award for JTT.
“When I started the league eight years ago, I was just hoping to give some high school kids the chance to play a little more tennis,” Macksoud recalled. “Then it started to get a little bigger. I owe a lot to Doug Chapman [USTA NE Community Coordinator] for helping this grow. This year, I looked out on the courts and saw more than 120 kids playing tennis and I realized how much the league had grown since we started. I’d say that was one of the most rewarding days of my life.”
With the sectional honor, Macksoud becomes a finalist for the USTA’s prestigious Janet Louer National Organizer of the Year Award.
“Joanne is certainly deserving of this award, and what makes her and her CTA successful is the fact that she isn’t driven by recognition,” said Deirdre Tindall, USTA New England’s Director of Community Tennis. “To be as dedicated as she is to Jr. Team Tennis takes a lot of sacrifice and her selfness actions over the years have benefited countless numbers of kids, which I’m certain is reward enough for her.”
The Janet Louer National Organizer of the Year Award is presented to an individual who delivers USTA Jr. Team Tennis to their community and embodies the true meaning of having a positive impact on children.
The award is named after Janet Louer, an individual who was instrumental in the development of junior tennis during her lifetime. As the administrator for USTA Jr. Team Tennis in Georgia, she built the state championships into the largest youth team tennis state championships in the nation. Her expertise also was utilized in the development of the Section and National Championships for the program.
Macksoud has been the area league coordinator throughout the eight-year history of the league.
The Blackstone Valley CTA was the 2006 USTA New England CTA of the Year, thanks to its involvement in several key programs aimed at area youths.
Sunday, May 11
USTA Recreational Coach Workshops - 2009
The Blackstone Valley Tennis Association will be hosting its' 9th Recreational Coaches Workshop
May 31, 2009 - SUNDAY
Where: Village Green Courts - Peace Dale, RI
Time: 10:30 am-5:30 pm
Host: South County Community Tennis Association (SCCTA)
Contact: Sandy Sweet, (email: sccta@aol.com ; Phone: 401-932-9345)
Cost: $15
JUNE 20, 2009 - SATURDAY
Where: Slater Park, Pawtucket, RI
Time: 9am-3:30pm
Host: Blackstone Valley Tennis Association (BVTA)
Contact: Joanne Macksoud, (email: jam10scoach@aol.com ; Phone: 508-212-8187)
Cost: $10
JUNE 28, 2009 - SUNDAY *QUICKSTART* - 3 hour
Where: Village Green Courts - Peace Dale, RI
Time: 1:00 am-4:00 pm
Host: South County Community Tennis Association (SCCTA)
Contact: Sandy Sweet, (email: sccta@aol.com ; Phone: 401-932-9345)
Cost: $15
A Recreational Coach Workshop is an interactive, on-court training program designed for tennis teachers and coaches working with players who are new to the game and/or at the earlier levels of skill development. 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.
This program is presented in cooperation with the United States Tennis Association, United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) and the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR).
Interested in Attending 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 instructor, high school, and seasonal coaches.
Coaches teaching kids and adults who are new to the game.
Current players seeking part-time teaching jobs.
Youth workers introducing kids to tennis.
Upon completion of the one-day workshop, attendees will:
Be eligible for the 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.
The cost includes lunch, fruit, snacks, and water. USTA teaching materials and the workshop. All registrations need to made in advance of the workshop.
The newest drills, exercises, games, and USTA teaching methods will be explained and demonstrated. Paul Gagliardi, USTA Certified Instructor for this program will be leading the clinic. This is an exceptional workshop for all who teach, coach, or want to get involved in growing this game of tennis that we all love.
It is a six-hour course; to be certified, attendees must stay for the entire training. There is a limit to the class size and several coaches have already confirmed their attendance. If you have a friend or associate who may want to attend please have them contact us.
The $15 checks can be made out to "Blackstone Valley Tennis Association"
Please remit to:
Blackstone Valley Tennis Association
PO Box 7302
Cumberland RI 02864
For more information, contact:
Joanne Macksoud at (508) 212-8187 or email: jam10scoach@aol.com
Hope to see you there !!!
Thursday, May 24
PTR on Campus Training set for August 22 & 23 - South Kingstown - Village Green Courts
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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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TBA |
| Workshop Dates & Times: |
Saturday, August 22, 9am-6pm
Sunday, August 23, 9am-11am |
| Testing Dates & Times: |
Sunday, August 23, 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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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, September 14
BVTA making huge strides in Rhode Island
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Saturday, March 3
USTA New England Honors 2006 Award Recipients at Annual Awards Ceremony
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1/25/07 2:28 PM
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USTA New England today announced that it will recognize 28 individuals and six organizations that have made positive contributions to tennis in New England in 2006 at its annual awards ceremony being held Saturday, March 3, 2007, at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Marlborough, Mass. USTA New England’s annual awards ceremony is sponsored by T. Rowe Price.
Award recipients represent each area of the six-state New England region, which collectively comprise the United States Tennis Association’s (USTA) New England section. An active awards committee made up of six volunteers chose this year’s award winners – with input from the USTA New England staff – from nominations that were submitted in each award category throughout 2006. A list of the award recipients with location information appears below.
“Our annual awards luncheon gives us the opportunity to recognize the outstanding contributions of those individuals and organizations that exemplify the best of tennis in New England,” said Jeff Waters, USTA New England Executive Director. “The award recipients represent a dedicated and passionate group of people and organizations that we are proud to honor.”
One award that carries special significance is the Gardner Ward Chase Memorial Award, which is given to an individual for his or her outstanding lifetime contribution to tennis in New England. The award will be officially presented to 2006 recipient Richard Mount from Chestnut Hill, Mass., at USTA New England’s annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on June 9, 2007, at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, R.I.
2006 Award Recipients
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| Adult Female Sportsmanship |
Terri Shaffer |
Coventry |
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| Park & Recreation Assoc. of the Year |
Fall River CD- Rec. |
Fall River |
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| Community Tennis Assoc. of the Year |
Blackstone Valley
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Cumberland |
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| State Association Volunteer of the Year: RI |
Sandy Sweet |
Wakefield |
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RI USTA President Mike Gorman, Ed & JoAnne Macksoud, USTA NE Rep. Doug Chapman
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