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Register For 1st Annual Norm Shapiro Memorial Tennis Tournament Now!
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| 1st Annual Norm Shapiro Memorial Tennis Tournament |
Friday, July 18, 2008
11:59 PM
to Sunday, July 20, 2008
11:59 PM
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| Broad Rock Middle School |
349 Broad Rock Road
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Wakefield
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| Brief Description: |
Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Tim and Tom Gullikson Foundation and The International Tennis Hall of Fame. |
| Fees: |
$45 for singles and $35 per player for doubles |
| Online Reg. Closes: |
July 16, 2008 12:00 PM Pacific Time |
| Men's Singles: |
OPEN by INVITAION ONLY
4.5 and below
3.5 and below |
| Men's Doubles: |
4.5 and below
3.5 and below |
| Women's Doubles: |
4.5 and below
3.5 and below |
| Mixed Doubles: |
7.0 and below
9.0 and below |
| Additional Court Facilities: |
Village Green, Old Mountain Field, Curtis Corner Middle School |
| All players are welcome.: |
This is NOT a USTA sanctioned tournament. |
| SILENT AUCTION RACQUETS/HAT/BALLS: |
Jim Courier's signed racquet
John McEnroe’s signed racquet
Maria Sharapova’s signed racquet
Adidas Tennis hat signed by Andre Agassi
Tennis ball signed by Andre Agassi
Sampras-Federer NETJETS SHOWDOWN program signed by Roger Federer, Pete Sampras, Stan Smith, Roy Emerson, Billie Jean King, John McEnroe and Tony Trabert |
| SILENT AUTION ITEMS: TRAVEL/TICKETS: |
2 person 3 day/2 night stay with 2 full days of tennis clinics and breakfast at the world famous Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, Florida.
2 tickets to any day of the 2nd week of the French Open (Mon-Friday),
courtesy of the Tennis Channel |
| SILENT AUCTION: CLINIC & MISC: |
2 clinic spots at Jim Courier/John McEnroe event at Tennis Hall of Fame in August
Miami Heat game Jersey signed by Dwayne Wade |
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Cash Prizes Silent Auction Saturday Bar-B-Que T-Shirts to the first 30 entries
Register For 1st Annual Norm Shapiro Memorial Tennis Tournament Now!
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Register For 2008 Carr/Mook South Kingstown Jr Tennis Championships Now!
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| 2008 Carr/Mook South Kingstown Jr Tennis Championships |
| July 25th - 27th |
| Broad Rock Middle School Tennis Courts |
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349 Broad Rock Road
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Wakefield
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Click here to register now!
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| Brief Description: |
100 local youth participated in 2007, we were able to donate $2,000 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Rhode Island. In 2006, 70 local youth were able to donate $1,000 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Rhode Island. |
| Fees: |
25.00 |
| Online Reg. Closes: |
July 23, 2008 11:59 PM Pacific Time |
| Boys & Girls Singles: |
18 & under,
16 & under,
14 & under,
12 & under |
| Online Donations: |
Click here to donate to South County Tennis in the Parks |
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The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Rhode Island (est. 1991) has been servicing the Rhode Island community for 16 years. The Foundation’s mission is to grant the wishes (over 930 to date in R.I.) of children between the ages of 2 ½ and 18 years old who are diagnosed with a life threatening medical condition to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.
Register For 2008 Carr/Mook South Kingstown Jr Tennis Championships Now!
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Register For 2008 South Kingstown Labor Day Open Now!
| 2008 South Kingstown Labor Day Open |
Friday, August 29, 2008
11:59 PM
to Monday, September 1, 2008
11:59 PM
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| Broad Rock Middle School Tennis Courts |
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349 Broad Rock Road
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Wakefield
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Click here to register now!
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| Brief Description: |
This is the 7th Annual SK Labor Day Open. We have potluck lunches on Saturday and Sunday. Bring your family and friends - this is a great way to meet your fellow tennis players from around the state.
There are generally between 65-90 participants annually. Visit the website for some pictures of previous years players. |
| Fees: |
$20 South Kingstown Resident, $25 Non Resident |
| Online Reg. Closes: |
August 27, 2008 12:00 PM Pacific Time |
| Online Donations: |
Click here to donate to South County Tennis in the Parks |
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Fees: $20 South Kingstown Resident $25 Non Resident per person per event No more than two divisions per person please.
Tournament Details: Two rounds guaranteed. Colsolation Draws Free T-Shirts for the first 50 registrations.
Divisions: Men's Singles & Doubles 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5+ Men's Open Age 45+ Singles & Doubles Mixed Doubles 6.0, 7.0 & Senior 55+ Women's Singles & Doubles 2.5, 3.0, & 3.5 Youth Singles Boys & Girls: 16 Under, 14 Under, 12 Under, 10 Under
Facilities: Broad Rock Middle School, Wakefield will be the Main Site. Additional facilities: Curtis Corner Middle School, Old Mountain Field, and the Village Green Courts.
Register For 2008 South Kingstown Labor Day Open Now!
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Register For STRICKMAN CUP: TEAM TENNIS TOURNMENT Now!
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| STRICKMAN CUP: TEAM TENNIS TOURNMENT |
Thursday, June 25, 2009
11:59 PM
to Tuesday, June 30, 2009
11:59 PM
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| Fetherdic Tennis Club |
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Phillips Street
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Fall River
, MA
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Click here to register now!
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| Brief Description: |
USTA Combo Team Format
1 Singles and 2 Doubles
Minimum of 5 people per team
Entry Deadline: June 15 |
| Fees: |
$200 per TEAM |
| Online Reg. Closes: |
June 15, 2009 11:59 PM Pacific Time |
| BE Prepared Before You Register!!: |
Please list the person who will be the teams contact person 1st.
You will need all team members:
Names, Addresses, Phones, emails and dates of birth, and your players NTRP ratings to register your team of at least 5 players.
If you do not have 5 players, call Tom to see if he has someone that would compliment your team. |
| Online Donations: |
Click here to donate to Support Community Tennis in Fall River |
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PLEASE NOTE: • Play may start Thursday July 25 at 5:00pm and will continue through Sunday until ~ 3:00pm.
• Please make sure you are available to play the ENTIRE weekend. Proceeds are for childrens camp scholarhips
Register For STRICKMAN CUP: TEAM TENNIS TOURNMENT Now!
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Register For Pilot Pen Family Classic - South Kingstown Now!
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| Pilot Pen Family Classic - South Kingstown |
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Saturday, June 27, 2009
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| June 27th - One Day event |
| Broad Rock Middle School Tennis Courts |
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351 Broad Rock Road
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Wakefield
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Click here to register now!
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| Brief Description: |
Pilot Pen Tennis Family Classic Tournaments provide an exciting occasion for parent/child teams and husband/wife teams throughout New England and New York to engage in friendly competition, to win prizes, and to have a chance to advance to the Regional Tournament and Family Classic Finals played on site at Pilot Pen Tennis next summer. Again this year, the local tournaments will be open to tennis organizations throughout New England and New York who wish to participate in Family Classic. |
| Fees: |
$35.00 per team |
| Online Reg. Closes: |
June 26, 2009 11:59 PM Pacific Time |
| Family Doubles: |
Father-Child (12 & Under)
Father-Child (14 & Under)
Father-Child (18 & Under)
Mother-Child (12 & Under)
Mother-Child (14 & Under)
Mother-Child (18 & Under)
Husband–Wife
*Parent-Child Open (19 & Over) |
| FORMAT:: |
Matches will be in a round robin format - join us for a fun filled day with your family!
*Parent-child divisions may be combined if there is a limited number of participants. Ex) Run a draw with Mother-Child 12&U, and Father-Child 12&U. Even if an FC12 team wins the draw, the MC12 team who advanced the furthest in the draw would also be eligible to advance to the Regional Tournament. |
| PRIZES:: |
T-shirts and a chance to win box-seat tickets to the Pilot Pen! |
| WINNERS ADVANCE TO NEW HAVEN:: |
July 25th & 26th, 2009
Yale University, (New Haven, CT)
Regional Tournament |
| NEW HAVEN FINALIST ADVANCE:: |
Thursday August 28th, 2009
Pilot Pen Tennis Tournament, (New Haven, CT)
Finals and Stadium Court Trophy Presentation |
| RAIN DATE:: |
Sunday, June 28th starting at 11 am |
| Online Donations: |
Click here to donate to South County Tennis in the Parks |
Register For Pilot Pen Family Classic - South Kingstown Now!
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Register For Solfire/Shapiro Memorial Tournament 2009 presented by AMICA Now!
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| Solfire/Shapiro Memorial Tournament 2009 presented by AMICA |
Friday, July 10, 2009
11:59 PM
to Sunday, July 12, 2009
11:59 PM
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| Broad Rock Middle School |
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351 Broad Rock Road
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Wakefield
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Click here to register now!
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| Brief Description: |
Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Friends of South Kingstown Parks & Recreation for scholarships and facility improvements. |
| Fees: |
$45 for singles and $35 per player for doubles |
| Online Reg. Closes: |
July 8, 2009 11:59 PM Pacific Time |
| Men's Singles: |
OPEN, 4.5, 4.0, 3.5, 3.0 |
| Men's Doubles: |
4.5, 4.0, 3.5, 3.0 |
| Women's Doubles: |
4.5, 4.0, 3.5, 3.0 |
| Mixed Doubles: |
9.0 , 8.0 or 7.0 |
| Additional Court Facilities: |
Village Green, Old Mountain Field, Curtis Corner Middle School |
| All players are welcome.: |
This is NOT a USTA sanctioned tournament. |
| SILENT AUCTION RACQUETS/HAT/BALLS: |
Jim Courier's signed racquet
Maria Sharapova’s signed racquet
Adidas Tennis hat signed by Andre Agassi
Tennis ball signed by Andre Agassi
Sampras-Federer NETJETS SHOWDOWN program signed by Roger Federer, Pete Sampras, Stan Smith, Roy Emerson, Billie Jean King, John McEnroe and Tony Trabert |
| SILENT AUTION ITEMS: TRAVEL/TICKETS: |
2 person 3 day/2 night stay with 2 full days of tennis clinics and breakfast at the world famous Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, Florida.
2 tickets to any day of the 2nd week of the French Open (Mon-Friday),
courtesy of the Tennis Channel |
| SILENT AUCTION: MISC: |
Miami Heat game Jersey signed by Dwayne Wade |
| GOODIE BAGS!: |
Goodie bags provided by Amica, Solfire Gear and the Tennis Channel! |
| Online Donations: |
Click here to donate to South County Tennis in the Parks |
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Silent Auction Saturday Bar-B-Que
Register For Solfire/Shapiro Memorial Tournament 2009 presented by AMICA Now!
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Register For 2009 South Kingstown Jr Tennis Championships Now!
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| 2009 South Kingstown Jr Tennis Championships |
Friday, July 24, 2009
to Sunday, July 26, 2009
11:59 PM
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| July 24th - 26th |
| Broad Rock Middle School Tennis Courts |
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349 Broad Rock Road
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Wakefield
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Click here to register now!
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| Brief Description: |
135 local youth participated in 2008, and we were able to donate $2,500 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Rhode Island.
100 local youth participated in 2007, we were able to donate $2,000 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Rhode Island.
In 2006, 70 local youth were able to donate $1,000 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Rhode Island. |
| Fees: |
$35.00 per entry* |
| Online Reg. Closes: |
July 23, 2009 11:59 AM Pacific Time |
| Boys & Girls Singles: |
21 & under
18 & under
16 & under
14 & under
12 & under
10 & under |
| FORMAT:: |
FMLC - First match losers consolation, you are all guaranteed at least two matches.*
Matches will be best of two sets with a super tie breaker Depending upon the draws, you may be playing up to 3 matches per day.
12 & Under will play be best of two No-Ad short sets with a super tie breaker.
10 & Under will compete in round robin flights, and will play 1 No-Ad set per round.
*In case of rain - there may not be a losers consolation round due to time and space constraints. |
| Online Donations: |
Click here to donate to South County Tennis in the Parks |
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The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Rhode Island (est. 1991) has been servicing the Rhode Island community for 16 years. The Foundation’s mission is to grant the wishes (over 930 to date in R.I.) of children between the ages of 2 ½ and 18 years old who are diagnosed with a life threatening medical condition to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. Besides the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Rhode Island we will be donating money into the Friends of South Kingstown Parks & Recreation Tennis Foundation for tennis scholarships.
Register For 2009 South Kingstown Jr Tennis Championships Now!
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Register For USTA RI - Judy Brucks Memorial Scholarship Tournament 7/31-8/2 Now!
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| USTA RI - Judy Brucks Memorial Scholarship Tournament 7/31-8/2 |
Friday, July 31, 2009
to Sunday, August 2, 2009
11:59 PM
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| Friday start time 5pm |
| Slater Memorial Park |
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Pawtucket
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Click here to register now!
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| Brief Description: |
Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Judy Brucks Memorial Scholarship Fund for Rhode Island High School seniors. |
| Fees: |
$40 for singles and $30 per player for doubles |
| Online Reg. Closes: |
July 28, 2009 11:59 PM Pacific Time |
| Men's & Women's Singles and Doubles: |
3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 |
| Mixed Doubles: |
6.0, 7.0 or 8.0 |
| Players without NTRP Ratings: |
Give us a call and we will help you to decide what level to play. (401) 932-9345 Sandy (401) 932-9345 Charlie |
| Additional Court Facilities: |
possibly Moses Brown - still working on it, but Slater Memorial Park will be the Main Location |
| All players are welcome.: |
This is NOT a USTA sanctioned tournament. |
| SAVE $10.00: |
Save $10 when you register for a second event ONLINE! It will be automatically deducted from your online registration. |
| DEADLINE :: |
Has been extended to Tuesday, July 28 at midnight. |
| SURFACE:: |
Hardcourt |
| DRAWS:: |
Start times will be posted online at www.ustarhodeisland.com website Wednesday evening by 9pm.
It is anticipated that SINGLES play would begin on Friday evening - 1 round, especially for those playing in multiple events.
Otherwise most play would begin by 10 am on Saturday and Sunday. |
| Online Donations: |
Click here to donate to USTA Rhode Island's Judy Bruck's Memorial Scholarship |
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T-Shirts FUN! GREAT Practice for the upcoming USTA Districts!!!!!
Register For USTA RI - Judy Brucks Memorial Scholarship Tournament 7/31-8/2 Now!
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Register For FALL RIVER OPEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT 2009 Now!
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| FALL RIVER OPEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT 2009 |
Thursday, August 27, 2009
11:59 PM
to Sunday, August 30, 2009
11:59 PM
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| Durfee High School Tennis Courts |
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360 Elsbree
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Fall River
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Click here to register now!
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| Brief Description: |
Join us for the Fall River Community Tennis Association’s (FRCTA) signature event, the Fall River Open! We will be playing on Durfee’s High School’s 8 new hard courts. Signup with or without a partner, we will match you with someone.
Proceeds from the event will cover camp scholarships and junior instructional programs. It also will be used to promote the growth of tennis across the Fall River area. |
| Fees: |
$25 Adult Singles, $20 Adult Doubles, $15 Student |
| Online Reg. Closes: |
August 21, 2009 08:59 PM Pacific Time |
| Play Begins...if draws are large: |
Thursday, August 27 at 5:00 pm |
| Start Times: |
You should call after Monday, August 24 @ 5:00. |
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PLEASE NOTE: • Play may start Thursday, August 27 at 5:00pm and will continue through Sunday until ~ 3:00pm. • Please make sure you are available to play the ENTIRE weekend. • You call for your starting time anytime after Monday, August 24 @ 5:00pm.
Register For FALL RIVER OPEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT 2009 Now!
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Register For 2009 South Kingstown Labor Day Open Now!
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| 2009 South Kingstown Labor Day Open |
Friday, September 4, 2009
5:00 PM
to Monday, September 7, 2009
11:59 PM
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| Broad Rock Middle School Tennis Courts |
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349 Broad Rock Road
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Wakefield
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Click here to register now!
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| Brief Description: |
This is the 8th Annual SK Labor Day Open.
We have potluck lunches on Saturday and Sunday. Bring your family and friends - this is a great way to meet your fellow tennis players from around the state.
There are generally between 65-90 participants annually. Visit the website for some pictures of previous years players. |
| Fees: |
$30 South Kingstown Resident, $35 Non Resident |
| Online Reg. Closes: |
September 3, 2009 12:00 PM Pacific Time |
| START TIMES: |
Start times will be posted on www.skrc.org website, click on TENNIS PROGRAMS and link will be on front page. These will be posted by noon on Thursday. |
| Online Donations: |
Click here to donate to South County Tennis in the Parks |
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Fees: $30 South Kingstown Resident $35 Non Resident per person per event No more than two divisions per person please.
Tournament Details: Two rounds guaranteed. First Match Colsolation Draws Free T-Shirts for the first 50 registrations. Divisions: Men's Singles & Doubles 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5+ Men's Open Age 45+ Singles Mixed Doubles 6.0, 7.0 Women's Singles & Doubles 2.5, 3.0, & 3.5 Youth Singles Boys & Girls: 16 Under, 14 Under, 12 Under, 10 Under
Facilities: Broad Rock Middle School, Wakefield will be the Main Site. Additional facilities: Curtis Corner Middle School, Old Mountain Field, and the Village Green Courts.
Register For 2009 South Kingstown Labor Day Open Now!
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Register For 09 South Kingstown FALL Leagues Now!
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| 09 South Kingstown FALL Leagues |
| 9:00 am, 6:00 pm, or 7:30 pm |
| Broad Rock Middle School Tennis Courts |
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349 Broad Rock Road
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Wakefield
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Click here to register now!
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| Brief Description: |
Leagues play once per week for 7 weeks and are limited to 1 1/2 hours of play. Daytime Leagues play from 9:00 am to 10:30 am.
Evening Leagues play at either 6:00-7:30 pm, or 7:30-9:00 pm |
| Fees: |
$39 South Kingstown Resident, $49 Non Resident |
| Online Reg. Closes: |
September 8, 2009 12:00 PM Pacific Time |
| Evening Leagues 6:00-7:30pm, or 7:30-9:00 pm: |
Men's & Women's Singles: Mon & Thurs,
Men's & Women's Doubles: Tues, and
Mixed: Wednesday |
| Daytime Leagues 8:30 to 10:00 am: |
Women's Doubles: Thurs ,
Social Mixed: Tues & Thurs |
| Partner or No Partner?: |
If you do not have a partner, we will try our best to match you with someone of comperable/complimentary abilites. |
| League Meeting - schedules available: |
Thursday, September 11th, 6:30 pm at the Neighborhood Guild at 325 Columbia Street, Peace Dale. |
| Levels of Play?: |
This is a recreational league, however that does not mean that it is not also competitive. Our adult leagues accommodate women from level 2.5-3.5, our men’s divisions range from 3.0-4.5, and our mixed doubles range from 5.0 - 7.0.
Your matches are geared to your level with an occasional challenging match. |
| Practice good tennis etiquette!: |
Be courteous to the opposing player as well as players competing in adjacent courts.
Wait until a point is over before entering or passing another’s court.
Be prompt.
Have integrity: if you’re unsure about a line call, give your opponent the benefit of the doubt. |
| Match Format 2 out of 3 Sets: |
Best 2 out of 3 Sets; where in lieu of a third set a super tie breaker will be played. Which is: first to "10", must win by 2. In regular set play a ties at 6 games all; a set tie breaker will be player. Which is: first to "7", must win by 2. |
| Score Reporting: |
EVERY TEAM/PLAYER IS EXPECTED TO REPORT SCORES to scores@skrc.org !
However, if no match score is reported by either team, the team listed as the "HOME TEAM" will receive a forfeit. |
| Rain Policy: |
In the event of rain, LEAGUES ARE NOT AUTOMATICALLY CANCELLED!
You need to contact your opponents and your partner, to see if they would like to get the match played, or try to reschedule.
If you need to know locations and court availablity to reschedule, call Sandy at 932-9345 or tennis@skrc.org . DO NOT CALL MY HOUSE, I AM AT WORK ALL DAY.
You may call the Guild at 789-9301 to see if the courts at the GUILD are wet, however, be prepared....EVERYBODY calls when it RAINS. |
| Online Donations: |
Click here to donate to South County Tennis in the Parks |
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Facilities: Broad Rock Middle School, Wakefield will be the Main Site.
Additional facilities: Curtis Corner Middle School, Old Mountain Field, Tuckertown, Brousseau and the Green Hill Park.
Register For 09 South Kingstown FALL Leagues Now!
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| 2006 New England CTA of the YEAR!
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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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Sunday, May 27
2009 USTA Rhode Island /SE Mass. Jr Team Tennis Summer League
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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
| 5.5 |
2.5 + 2.5 |
| NTRP level |
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.
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 Pawtucket’s 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 men’s and women’s 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 Mario’s 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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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 |
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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 |
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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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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!
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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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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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