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Welcome to the PURCHASE AREA "USTA League" site. As a member of this site you will have access to all news, updates, rules... Anyone interested in playing in the PURCHASE AREA league please contact me.
Under the Bridge by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Monday, October 27
07 & 08 ANNUAL LEAGUE AWARD RECIPIENTS
Mickey East & I are proud to present the 2007 & 08, "Annual League Awards", to Esther Hubbard, Kim Griffo and Shannon Contri. These awards are given in recognition of their love of the game and their tireless efforts to support it. They have shown great SPIRIT, ENTHUSIASM and INVOLVEMENT in making our communities' tennis programs a solid and growing program.
Esther Hubbard - "The Rowland-East SPIRIT Award". She is an energetic and supportive player. She has really shown her SPIRIT these past 2 years working tirelessly on our Mixed Doubles Tournament. Her SPIRIT and love for the game has had a tremendous positive impact in our community. Before that Esther captained many Teams, supported many Local Events and has had a National winning team in 2002!!
Shannon Contri - "The Most ENTHUSIASTIC Player". She has enhanced our tennis community with her ENTHUSIASM. She has captained a team many times. Her ENTHUSIASM is what makes her great. Shannon has worked tirelessly recruiting new players and raising awareness for the game of Tennis!!
Kim Griffo - "The Most INVOLVED Player". She has also been an inspiration with her INVOLVEMENT. She has long supported tennis in our community. For the past 2 years, she has been working on the Mixed Doubles Tournament. Her INVOLVEMENT in that has had a great positive impact in our community. Before that Kim has played and captained many teams and has always been a positive role model for tennis!!
These three people have gone the extra mile these past 2 years working tirelessly on the Mixed Doubles Tournament. It is through their efforts along with many others that we had the Mixed Doubles Tournament in our area. I hope everyone in the community appreciates these people as much as Mickey and I do. When you work hard, it is nice to hear that you are appreciated for your efforts. Please take the time to tell these dedicated people that when you see them.
In the next year, we will be looking for other people who have shown the same Spirit, Enthusiasm and Involvement. If you know of someone special that deserves recognition, please take the time to let me or Mickey know.
Saturday, November 1
2008 USTA KENTUCKY AWARD NOMINATIONS
USTA Kentucky is now accepting nominations for the 2008 Kentucky Awards. If you would like to make a nomination, please review our nomination form that includes a detailed list of the awards. Please send completed forms to Sharon Rahman or mail to the USTA Kentucky office by November 15. Click above link for Award Descriptions and Nomination Forms.
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 21st!!!!
Saturday, November 1
2009 USTA KENTUCKY ART CALANDER CONTEST
Do you have a flair for art? If so, here’s a great chance to design part of the 2009 USTA Kentucky Calendar and win $100 in cash! There are two categories: Juniors (18 & under) and Adults. One winning illustration/photo will be printed on the cover and the other will be printed on the back inside page of the 2009 USTA Kentucky Calendar. Winners will be announced at the 2008 Hall of Fame Gala on February 7. Deadline to submit completed artwork or photo is December 1 at 11:59 PM. Send your entries to mcarrico@kentuckytennis.com or mail to the USTA Kentucky Office Click above link for rules and dealines.. DEADLINE EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 31st!!!
Monday, October 27
NEW FOR THE 2008 YEAR-END RATINGS
Effective for 2008 year-end ratings: No Championship Benchmark, (District/Area, Sectional or National), rating may be appealed the first year after publishing. This means only players who played locally can appeal their year-end rating!!
All year-end ratings, except Medical, will be appealed through TennisLink. Anyone can appeal their rating. You, your captain or me can appeal your rating. The process is easy and automated so you will know immediately if you have received your appeal. If you feel uncomfortable about appealing I would be happy to do it for you. Remember also, even if you did not get moved up but feel you are unable to play at your current level or would like to have an opportunity to play more competitively at a lower level you can appeal your year-end rating.
APPEAL PROCESS
Go to TennisLink's home page and click on "Find a rating". Type in your USTA number and click "Go". Your name and information will appear. Make sure it is you and is correct. Click on "Appeal Rating". Click on the box for your zip code and enter it and click "Go". A new window will appear. Check the appropriate boxes and click on "Submit". A new window will appear with your appeal either granted or denied with and explanation of why.
Captains: Although you can appeal your teammates ratings, you must get their permission first. If you have any questions or need help please feel free to contact me at any time.
Monday, October 27
7.0 MIXED DOUBLES SENIORS COME IN 2ND IN THEIR BRACKET AT SECTIONALS!!!
Good going guys!! The 7.0 Mixed Doubles Senior team made a great showing this past weekend in New Orleans. They played hard and came in 2nd in their bracket of 4 teams narrowly missing a chance at the finals.
Capt - Steve Traynham, Kathy Traynham, Mickey and Butch East, Lana and Randell Gibson, Alicia Byrn, Jim Brazzell, Karen Falder, Jan Rowland and Phillip Forester.
Saturday, September 27
3.0 SUPER SENIOR WOMEN WIN BOTH THE 60'S AND 70'S!!!
The Super Senior State Tournament was held in Louisville. The 3.0 Women Super Senior 60's and the Super Senior 70's Women have won the State Title!!! Good going girls!!!!
The 3.0 Super Senior 70's Women played a Round Robin with a Louisville team and won.
Captain - Margie Weldon, Janice Faulk, Carol Ehlers, Bennie Shields, Maggie Vaughan, Jean Gray, Jean Fenwick and Mae Brown.
The 3.0 Super Senior 60's Women played 1 Ashland and 2 Louisville teams and won all 3 matches to win the State Title!
Captain - Maggie Vaughan, Mae Brown, Ann Cameron, Carol Ehlers, Jean Gray, Jean Fenwick, Diana Kelley and Patty Breeze.
Congratulations to all!!!!
Monday, September 8
NEED 2.0 AND/OR 2.5 PLAYERS FOR THE UPCOMING 2009 SEASON
I will pay you $5.00 for each 2.0 or 2.5 player you bring me that signs up to play on a 2.5 team for the 2009 season. I hope you will start beating the bushes and help me find some new players. Pass the word, bring me some new blood!!!!
Monday, September 8
THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED AT THE SCOTT THOMPSON CLEAN UP AND BEAUTIFICATION DAY!!!!
Karla & David East, Mickey & Butch East, Randal & Lana Wilson, Don & Esther Hubbard, Kathy & Steve Traynham, Alicia Bryn, Karen Falder, Mary Lee Clark, Richard Null and Jan Rowland. Thanks also to Margie Weldon for donating landscaping material.
Tuesday, April 22
YOUR CTA NEEDS YOU
Purchase Area tennis is growing. In order to better serve you the Purchase Area Tennis Association needs to expand. We are looking for volunteers to be on specific committees. The needs of tennis in the area have far outgrown what our small CTA can service. Suggested committees - Fundraising Committee, Windscreen Committee, Lights Committee, Annual Scott Thompson Tournament Committee............ If we have committees and divide up the task among many people it will not be a burden on a small few people. Any suggestions or input on this subject would be appreciated and if you or someone you know would like to be involved contact any CTA representative.
Tuesday, April 22
LIGHTS AT SCOTT THOMPSON
This past month there was a glitch with the lights at Scott Thompson. They were stuck in the on position. Your CTA pays for those lights. Please remember to turn them off when you are done playing and to call us when you think there is a problem with them. It will save us a lot of money that could be going to many other tennis projects and programs.
Thursday, November 8
CAPTAIN MENTORING PROGRAM
I am looking for current or past seasoned captains to mentor new captains. It is difficult being a new captain and I am looking for volunteers to adopt a team and help them through their first season. Contact me if you are willing to Adopt-a-Team!!
Tuesday, October 23
SUPPORT YOUR TENNIS ASSOCIATION
On both the "League" and "Certified Tennis Association" web pages you will find two new buttons. The "Support our Team" and "Sportswear" buttons are on the left hand side of the screen. The "Support our Team" button will take you to a page that you can order or renew any magazine subscription. For every subscription you order or renew a small percentage will go directly to your CTA. If you are going to order magazines do it here to help you local CTA. These funds benefit all players of all ages in our Purchase Area. This is an easy way you can show your support.
The "Sportswear" button is strictly to benefit you and or your teams with a place to order products with the "Purchase Area" logo.
Wednesday, November 8
NEED RECIPES
Players, send us your favorite recipes! Nancy and David Vaughn will be compiling them and turning them into a tennis cookbook which will then be for sale with all proceeds going to the Purchase Area CTA. Send the recipes to: dnvaughn@wk.net
Thursday, August 10
USTA MEMBERSHIPS
USTA MEMBERSHIPS
***ATTENTION*** - USTA tennis players with family memberships
USTA Southern, is looking closely at each CTA and their membership numbers. In an effort to increase our membership numbers, we are asking you to do something for our CTA. It will not cost you anything, but it will help all of us in the long run. When you get or renew your family membership each year, sign up all of your family members.
The Purchase Area Tennis Association is working hard to provide tennis programs for the participants in Western Kentucky and West Tennessee. We appreciate each of you and will continue to create programs to grow tennis in our region.
WYNNE TOURNAMENTS
The USTA Southern Section is a sponsor of Wynne Tournaments. They would like to invite you and your teammates to participate in recreational tennis tournaments. You now have the opportunity to play in a national tournament without having to win a sectional or regional play-off.
Please call (888) 571-9944 to request brochures, registration forms, or additional information. This is a great opportunity to play in a fun recreational tennis tournament, spend time with friends, and escape the winter doldrums. Hope you will let all of your teammates know about this great opportunity.
ROWTON TENNIS CENTER
Nathan Rowton - Paul Rowton Indoor Tennis Center- 270-444-8363
FIND OR APPEAL YOUR USTA TENNIS RATING
Above is the link to find your rating. It is also the place where you can appeal your rating. If you need to make a medical appeal the neccessary forms are on the Kentucky Website. www.kentuckytennis.com
TENNIS NEEDS YOU!!!!
Players, our Community Tennis Association needs your help. In order to maintain/grow our tennis programs, courts, lights.... we need money. We are forming a Fundraising Committee. Anyone willing to help out please contact me ASAP. If you have any fundraising ideas please let me know.
Jan Rowland - jrowland@bellsouth.net - 247-7668
TENNIS: HOW IT CAN GIVE YOU A STRONGER MIND & BODY
To help you appreciate the health and heart benefits of tennis, to encourage you to get out there and play and to help you play the sport safely, The Cleveland Clinic Heart Center and the United States Tennis Association have collaborated to bring you this Get your game on guide.
KEEP YOUR USTA INFORMATION UP TO DATE
Update your USTA info at 800-990-USTA Membership Services or follow the link above.
IMPORTANT DATES
2009 DATES
Captains Meeting - December 2nd 5:30pm 340 Golf Cart Dr.
Season Starts - January 1
Last Day for Senior Play - May 8
Entries for Senior State Tournament Due - May 15
Last Day for Adult Play - May 28
Senior State Tournament - Owensboro - May 29-30 and June 1
Entries for Adult State Tournament - June 12
Adult State Tournament - Louisville - Odds June 26-28 - Evens June 27-29
Mixed Doubles Tournament - TBD - September 11-13
Super Senior State Tournament - TBD - September 25-27
Combo State Tournament - Louisville - November 6-8
Tri-Level State Tournament - Louisville - December 4-6
QUESTION AND ANSWER OF THE MONTH
QUESTION - Who should handle an Administrative Grievance filed against a coordinator or committee where the complaint alleges the violation of a regulation?
ANSWER - All Administrative Grievances are to be handled by the USTA Southern Section League Grievance and Grievance Appeal Committees. Grievances filed against a coordinator's decision that does not violate written regulations are handled by the appropriate Grievance and Grievance Appeal Committees at the local or state level. See USTA Southern Section League Reg. 2.02A(2).
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