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USTA names two
Coloradans to World Team Championships squad
The nation’s top tennis players in age groups from 35-80 will compete
against 375 teams from 38 countries around the globe at the ITF World Team
Championships, October 12-18 in Antalya, Turkey. Among the players
selected are two Coloradans,
Willie Dann of Denver and
Susan Wright of
Grand Junction.
The United States will be defending championships in six of the 19
divisions at the Men’s and Women’s Senior & Super-Senior Championships.
The American teams finished 1st or 2nd in 12 of the 19 divisions last
year.
Having played on six consecutive national Cup teams, Wright and her
teammates will be striving to defend the championship they won in 2007,
also played on the red clay courts in Antalya. In fact, the US has brought
home the Bueno Cup four out of the past five years.
Upon graduating from high school, Wright spent several years playing
tennis on the pro tour. Since returning to competition in 2003 at the
senior level, Susan has won eight national singles titles, 15 national
doubles titles, and two Super Senior Father/Daughter national titles.
Other accomplishments include: ITF Senior World Doubles Champion, 2005;
Outstanding Female Player of the Year in Colorado, 2005; Sportswoman of
Colorado Tennis, 2004. Wright is currently ranked No. 1 in the USTA
national singles rankings and number two in the ITF world rankings for her
age group.
Willie Dann is also a veteran of the World Team Championships, having
played for the American Italia Cup squad (Men's 35) last year. Dann was
the top-ranked doubles player in Colorado (2007), and a finalist at last
year's USTA Grass Court Championships (M35). Earlier this summer, Dann
captured the singles and doubles title at the USTA National Men's 35
Indoor Championships. |
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Boon honored with
USPTA Star
The
USPTA Star, recognizing teaching professionals who make an indelible mark
on their communities through the sport of tennis, has been awarded to
David Boon of Fort Collins. Boon has always been dedicated to helping
youth achieve their greatest potential – both on and off the court. He has
been very committed to growing the game of tennis in Fort Collins – for
more than 20 years Boon has been recognized as a leader in his community
for his work with at-risk youth. In 2005, he established the only
First
Serve Chapter in the Intermountain area. Now at-risk youth can get
homework assistance, learn valuable life skills, and get tennis lessons
from a USPTA Professional for only a $5/year membership to the Boys and
Girls Club. He works directly with more than 4,000 youth each year through
First Serve, the Boys and Girls Club, three different public school
districts, and through his initiative of 20 “Free Fridays” to get youth
and adults started in the game of tennis. He has independently raised more
than $90,000 in just three years to further support after-school
programming at the Boys and Girls Club and at local schools throughout
Fort Collins. His lunch-time tennis has become a huge hit at local public
schools. He targets schools with high free-and reduced-lunch participation
and spends two hours teaching and supervising self-directed tennis play
and games during lunch time recess for free. Boon’s passion and dedication
are an inspiration to those around him and the many ideals he instills in
youth include a commitment to helping others. Through tennis and its life
lessons, Boon serves as an excellent role model for youth and he has made
a huge difference in the lives of all the youth, which is evident in
significant improvements in their behavior, attitude and self-esteem. |
Town of Superior
searching for Tennis Professional
The Town of Superior, Colorado is soliciting proposals from qualified
contractors to serve as the tennis professional for the Town’s highly
successful outdoor year-round tennis program. The services specified
within this Request For Proposals (RFP) are for a contractor to provide a
full service program that will include: competent tennis instruction for
all groups and levels of play, organization and promotion of United States
Tennis Association (USTA) Leagues, Colorado Association of Recreational
Athletics (CARA) Youth Leagues, tennis camps, youth and adult lessons,
fitness tennis classes, private and semi-private lessons, tennis clinics,
tournaments, etc. The Town will enter into an agreement with the
successful candidate for a period of one (1) year with an option of
renewing the agreement for up to four (4) years. Please download the
RFP,
or for more information please contact Juanita Dominguez, Director of
Parks, Recreation & Open Space at 303.554.9005. The proposal deadline date
is October 22, 2008 at 3pm. |
USTA launches Tennis
On Campus website
The USTA has launched a new website designed to serve as a resource for
the more than 450 college and universities and nearly 30,000 players who
participate in a Tennis On Campus program at their school. The official
website of the Tennis On Campus program
will provide an array of resources, materials and information to help
support the rapidly expanding non-varsity side of college tennis. The
Tennis On Campus program, launched in 2000, features co-ed teams
participating in intramural and intercollegiate (club) play using the
World Team Tennis format on campuses nationwide. Tennis On Campus also
provides college students with opportunities for leadership development,
social networking and rivaled competition. Perfect for athletes who have
not made the jump from high school to college varsity, Tennis On Campus
offers match play, regional and national championship competition while
helping students maintain active and healthy lifestyles through their
college years. |
The Official Keys of
Making Dreams Come True
Make a child's dream come true and get $75 in free gas.
2008 marks Subaru’s fourth year as official vehicle of USTA Colorado. Over
the years, the automaker’s support has played a big part in our efforts to
promote and grow tennis throughout the state. This year Subaru will also
donate $200 to the Colorado Youth Tennis Foundation for each car purchased
by a USTA Colorado member. The
CYTF is a fundraising arm of USTA Colorado
that provides tennis opportunities to kids in need across Colorado. Find
out more. |
DU, Gates Tennis
Center host Women’s Octoberfest
Join the University of Denver Women’s
Varsity Tennis Team and
Gates Tennis
Center on Sunday, October 12 (1-4pm) for an afternoon of tennis fun. The
$50/person (Women Only, All Abilities) event raises funds for the Tennis
For Kids outreach program and DU Women’s Tennis. Participants will partner
with a DU team member for a doubles round robin event. Also offered is a
clinic with DU head coach Amy Jensen and a drills court. Fully catered.
Register by Thursday, October 9, contact Karen at Gates Tennis Center at
303.355.4461 or 720.261.0477. |
National League
Champions to be crowned
Numerous divisions will be crowning
National Champions this month, as
USTA League Tennis wraps up for the year in California, Arizona and
Nevada. |
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Playoff Schedules
and other General Information
NEW for 2008! We have developed a new
program to display match schedules for playoffs that is much more user
friendly and integrated with information in Tennislink. This tool should
help tremendously with the navigation of championship information.
Hopefully you will find this new program to be a useful tool. Since it was
developed in-house, we have the ability to make changes, so please
contact us with your thoughts about it. A link to this new tool, as
well as other important playoff information is available on our playoff
information page.
Our playoff information page can be reached directly by clicking on the
link below, as well as from the coloradotennis.com home page.
CLICK HERE to go to the
playoff information page on our website.
Please Note: Schedule information is not currently displayed in
TennisLink, so you must view it through our website. |
Team Colorado
Viewing Day Set
The
Team Colorado 12s Squad and Developmental Squad viewing day will take
place on Sunday, October 5 from 11am-2pm at the
Ken Caryl Ranch House.
Girls will be on court from 11am-12:30pm and the boys from 12:30-2pm.
Players are encouraged to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to their
scheduled viewing time. Team Colorado coaches and administrators will be
on-site to watch the kids play and answer any questions that you may have.
Please contact
Jason Colter, USTA
Colorado Player Development Director. |
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Tournament players
encouraged to review results online
DUSTA Colorado Player Development/Competitive Tennis Director Jason Colter
reminds tournament players that it is important to review player records
to make sure that the current standings are accurate prior to the end of
the calendar year. Review points carefully and make sure that you are
receiving the
correct amount of points
for each round played.
Also a reminder of the following:
NTRP Singles/Doubles
Players accumulating a minimum of 150 points during the calendar year will
earn a numerical ranking. Only a player’s three best results at Colorado
Sanctioned events will count towards a year-end ranking.
Seniors/Championship/Family Doubles
Players accumulating a minimum of 100 points during the calendar year will
earn a numerical ranking (two best results will apply to ranking).
Junior Satellite
Players accumulating a minimum of 150 points during the calendar year will
earn a numerical ranking (three best results will apply to ranking).
Junior Championship
Players accumulating a minimum of 200 points during the calendar year will
earn a numerical ranking (five best results will apply to ranking). |
CYTF Racquets for
All equipment recycling program
Collection barrels are beginning to be placed in select facilities in
Denver and Fort Collins through the Racquets for All tennis equipment
recycling program with a larger launch anticipated in the spring.
Racquets, balls and other tennis equipment are being collected,
refurbished and distributed to individuals and organizations lacking
access throughout the state of Colorado. Volunteer coordinators are needed
to oversee geographic regions of the Denver-metro area, in particular. If
you are interested in learning more about this or other volunteer needs,
please contact
Kristy
Harris.
We are also seeking possible business / warehouse storage locations
throughout Denver-metro, Fort Collins and Colorado Springs to store
collected equipment temporarily while it is being assessed and
distributed. If you know a business or business owner that may be
interested in this sponsorship opportunity, please contact Kristy Harris.
Thanks to Lightning Labels for their
donation to the program.
Organizations in need of tennis equipment are welcome to submit the
Equipment Request
at any time for consideration. |
Colorado Youth
Tennis Foundation seeking volunteers
Are you passionate about kids and tennis? Are you fun and energetic and
interested in making a difference in the lives of children? If so, the
Colorado Youth Tennis Foundation is looking for you. The CYTF is a
fundraising arm of USTA Colorado. Its mission is simple - to provide
tennis opportunities to kids in need across the state. The CYTF is
currently seeking volunteers for the Colorado Tennis Hall of Fame
Committee. The 2009 Colorado Tennis Hall of Fame Gala will be held on
January 31, 2009. Volunteers are needed in the areas of promotions and
marketing, sponsorship acquisition, fundraising, logistics and auction
management. If you have an interest, give us a call and get involved.
Visit our website
to learn more, or contact us at 303.695.4116 x201 or email
Lisa Schaefer. |
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Find a Team/Find a
Player
Are you looking for a team to play on or to find players for your existing
team? The USTA Colorado league department keeps a list of players looking
for teams and teams looking for players. Please visit our
find a team page on COLORADOTENNIS.com and submit a player information
form to Kailey Jonas (kailey@coloradotennis.com) or fax to 303.695.6302 if
you would like to add your name to our list. |
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Upcoming Colorado Sanctioned Tournaments
(Entries closing in the next 45 days)
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