Fall River Community Tennis Association: Welcome

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Welcome to the Fall River Community Tennis Association

The Fall River Community Tennis Association (FRCTA) was started by local tennis enthusiasts with a mission to promote tennis participation in the Fall River area. 

The FRCTA is funded through a start-up grant from the United States Tennis Association (USTA). Members of FRCTA will advocate for the renovation of the city's tennis courts, tennis programming in schools, and increased adult participation.

FRCTA is sponsoring USTA Jr. Team Tennis, Quickstart Tennis for Children, The Strickman Cup Doubles Tournament, a Singles & Doubles League, and the Fall River Open Tennis Tournament.

2011  WORKSHOPS - LEAGUES - CAMPS - TOURNAMENTS - & MORE...


CO-ED DOUBLES TEAM LEAGUES: Team Tennis Format
      Dates: League Starts May 24nd and ends August 4th
                All matches are scheduled at Durfee High School on 
                Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30 PM
     REGISTER: Deadline May 9th
                       Players can sign up individually or with a team.
      Teams:  4.0, 3.5 and 3.0 NRPA Levels

     FEES: $20.00 Registration Fee includes FRCTA membership and 20% discount on FRCTA sponsored events.



10 and Under Tennis: 
      Dates: July 12 thru August 16 
     Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:00-7:00 pm @ Durfee High School  
     Non Residents $40 (Fall River Residents FREE)  

     

USTA Jr. Team Tennis Summer & Winter: 14 & Under Intermediate and Advanced, 18 & Under Intermediate and Advanced Leagues. Players must be USTA Jr. Members.  Scholarships available for Fall River Residents.  
      SUMMER LEAGUES: Matches are Fridays, plus 1 Wednesday  (7/13 or 7/27) from 1:00-3:00 pm 
     June 22th  Registration Deadline
     July 8th - first Jr. Team Tennis Match
      August 9th - RI/SE MA playoffs 8:00-3:00 at Slater Park, Pawtucket, RI
      August 18th-20th - NE sectional playoffs in CT 
 
     WINTER LEAGUES
     November 5th - first Jr Team Tennis Match
      March 24th & 31th - RI/SE MA playoffs at Centre Court, Riverside, RI



THE STRICKMAN CUP: Team Tournament on clay at the Fetherdic Club, in memory of local tennis legend, Leo Strickman. 
USTA Team Combo Format. (1 Singles and 2 Doubles)
     June 15th-6:00pm Entry Deadline - Proceeds for childrens camp scholarhips 
      June 24th-27th Match Dates
     Entry Fee: $30.00 per person.   Call for details.


ADULT & CHILDREN’S CLINIC: 8 sessions with Steve Charest at Durfee High School
     DATES: June 27th to August 22nd
                5:00-6:00 pm Youth ages 11-15 Intermediates
                6:00-7:30 pm Adults Intermediate & Advanced
     FEES:  $80.00 non-resident, $25.00 Fall River resident



SUMMER JUNIOR PLAYER DEVELOPMENT TENNIS PROGRAM: Ages 12-17 will experience an intensive camp to prepare them for high school and USTA Jr Team tennis play.  Monday  thru Thursdays from 1-3:30 pm. 
     DATES: July 11 - August 18 from 1:00 pm- 3:30 pm @ Durfee High School  
     FEE:       $250.00 non-residents, Scholarships available for Fall River Residents from the Fall River Tennis & Education Foundation 
      


FALL RIVER OPEN August 25-28: Men's & Women's Doubles A & B, Men's & Women's A, B, C & Age 45 and Over Singles, Mixed Open Doubles, and Junior Singles Ages 11-15. 
      DEALINE:  August 22rd Entry Deadline 
      LOCATION:  Tournament Held @ Durfee High School
      FEES: $40 doubles team, $25 singles, $10 Children


For more information contact Tom Medeiros, Program Director (508) 801-5761 or email him at: thomasgmedeiros@aol.com


Download our 2011 Program Brochures Today!  



Wednesday, February 2
FRCTA party to benefit youth tennis foundation April 2 at Dartmouth Indoor

FALL RIVER, Mass. -- The Fall River Community Tennis Association will kick off its fifth year with its first Indoor Tennis Party, with proceeds benefiting its nonprofit Fall River Tennis & Education Foundation.

    The tennis party will take place on Saturday night, April 2, from 5-11 p.m. at the Dartmouth Indoor Tennis Club, Rte. 6, North Dartmouth. The party will feature coed round-robin doubles play, with skill levels taken into consideration, throughout the evening. 
    Players do not need to sign up with a partner in order to participate. The cost of the party, including court time, pizza and soft drinks is $25 per person. Junior players should sign up for the first three hours (5-8 p.m.), with the final three hours (8-11) reserved for adults. There will be prizes and a raffle.

    "We thought a party was a great way to kick off a new season," said Jeff Chace, FRCTA's president. "It should be a lot of fun. It gives us the opportunity to renew acquaintances with familiar faces, meet new players, introduce our programs for the upcoming year and to raise needed funds for our Fall River Tennis & Education Foundation program."

    The youth tennis foundation supports FRCTA's Junior Development Program, Quick Start Tennis kids program and provided scholarships for the USTA Jr. Team Tennis programs. It helps to provide low-cost and no-cost tennis programs for the city's youth, and also to youngsters from surrounding communities.

    "We are providing introductory and development tennis programs for a lot of young people that otherwise would never have the opportunity to play," said Chace. "Another of our ongoing efforts is to get quality tennis programming into the Fall River School System's physical education classes. We have already sponsored a USTA Schools Program workshop at Durfee High School." 

    FRCTA's Jr. Team Tennis 18 & Under Advanced Team, coached by Peter Holt, reached the semifinals of the USTA Rhode Island/Southeastern Mass. League regional playoffs, its best-ever finish. The 18 & Under Intermediate Team, coached by Chace, finished second in the USTA Southeastern Mass. League, also its best ever finish.

     The summer Jr. Development Program attracted nearly 30 particpants and the Quick Start program featured players ages 6 to 10.

    FRCTA will once again be hosting the Leo Strickman Memorial Cup team competition in June at the Fetherdic Tennis Club and the Stop & Shop Fall River Open in August at Durfee. A new addition this summer will be a Doubles League. Clinics and USTA courses are also on the schedule.

To sign up for the Tennis Party, or for additional information, please telephone FRCTA at 508-801-5761.

Participants may also sign up online at www.dartmouthindoortennis.net by scrolling to FRCTA fund raiser.