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Colorado Tennis Newspaper
May 1, 2013
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BUZZ:
  Greeley Tennis Festival launches Summer of Tennis
  Valley CC offering CardioTennis training
  Western Tennis Academy gearing up for third summer
  Racquets for All High School Challenge
  Recreational On Court Training
  Host a Play Day at your facility
  Junior Challenger Ineligible List published
  Upcoming CYTF Affiliated Events
  Meadow Creek’s Golf Tournament proceeds to benefit the Colorado Youth Tennis Foundation – players welcome.
  Debbie Boose Memorial Tournament adds 10 and Under Tennis clinic to benefit the CYTF.
  Denver City Open adds silent auction to benefit the CYTF.
ADULT LEAGUES:
  USTA Adult 18 & Over - Friday Matches & Holidays
  Important League Captain Information
  How to Find Captains Contact Information
  League captains, update your contact information
PLAY:
  Find a Team/Find a Player
  Upcoming Tournaments

Greeley Tennis Festival launches Summer of Tennis
Nearly 100 kids joined in the free tennis fun at Centennial Park for the inaugural Greeley Tennis Festival. Players from the University of Northern Colorado Men's and Women's Tennis squads took part in the event. UNC mascot Klawz the Bear kept the kids entertained, and Babolat provided tennis racquets for the kids to take home. Each child was also given a complimentary USTA Junior membership. Check out photos from the event.

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Valley CC offering CardioTennis training
Valley Country Club is offering a CardioTennis training course on Friday, May 17. The course runs 9-4, includes lunch, and will include CD Manual, CD drills and CD for music as well as a 1 year Authorized Provider membership to CardioTennis.com. USPTA Professionals receive ECUs, PTR Professionals receive MAPs and Fitness Professionals receive CEUs for NASM for taking either the CardioTennis Training Course and /or the TRX training course. There is a discount if you are taking both CardioTennis and TRX training courses offered back to back at one site. Contact Diane Selke for more information.

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Western Tennis Academy gearing up for third summer
The Western Tennis Academy (WTA) is a community tennis association operating in the Park Hill Community. It is an organization committed to increasing the number of urban youth who participate in the sport of tennis. The WTA is now entering into its third year of operation and expectations for newcomers and returning players are high. The 2013 summer program will again be held at Smiley Middle School, July 5-August 12, every Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 3-6pm. Parents of 10-18 year olds are encouraged to enroll their children. In addition to teaching tennis skills, the WTA also works to promote the players and their abilities. This year, the program plans to extend the practice opportunities well into the fall and hopes to develop a relationship with indoor facilities so that the WTA participants will have the chance to compete year-round. The WTA is seeking help in the form of grant writers, volunteers and board members. Financial contributions are also accepted. For more information, contact Kerry Nash at 303/322-9512. The Western Tennis Academy was incorporated on November 1, 2010 and is a nonprofit organization.

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Racquets for All High School Challenge
Since 2010, Colorado high school teams have collected close to 500 racquets and given hundreds of people across the state access to the lifetime sport of tennis! The CYTF challenges all girls’ high school teams to be a part of the effort to give back and earn the opportunity to win a case of balls or up to $200 for your team! Racquets can be turned in at Regionals or State with the winners determined at the State Championships. Get all of the details here.

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Recreational On Court Training
Don’t miss upcoming USTA Recreational Coach Workshops and USTA QuickStart Tennis Workshops. Taught by expert trainers, these trainings help prepare coaches and instructors to provide an exceptional tennis experience to entry level players. Click here for dates and details.

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Host a Play Day at your facility
Play Days are designed for kids – from those just learning to compete to those who are already in competition – to play in a fun, non-threatening yet competitive environment. Over a duration of a few hours, these events give kids the opportunities to play – whether they are getting ready for the next step of playing sanctioned tournaments or if they already are competing and are looking for additional play time. Emphasis is placed on participation, effort and sportsmanship.

A Play Day can be held almost anywhere – at a school, park, tennis facility, or local YMCA or Boys & Girls Club – where an organizer and volunteers can create a fun tennis event for kids.
Register your Play Day and receive the following:
• A Play Day Start-Up Manual
• 25 bag tags
• Educational materials for parents
• USTA Jr Membership flyers
• Marketing materials to help promote and run your event
• Increased online visibility to showcase your programming

Organizations interested in appearing on the USTA Colorado Approved Play Day list should contact Dan Lewis.

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Junior Challenger Ineligible List published
Each year, under USTA Colorado Junior Challenger (formally Satellite) Tournament Regulations, certain players are identified as too advanced for Challenger tournament play. Players who fall into these categories are determined from 2012 sanctioned tournament play and rankings. Any player who believes he/she should not have been included on the Challenger ineligible list may file an appeal with the USTA/CO Seeding and Ranking Committee in writing or via email to Jason Colter by May 10, 2013.

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Upcoming CYTF Affiliated Events
Hosting a CYTF affiliated event is easy. To learn about how you can run an event to change lives through tennis, contact the CYTF.

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Meadow Creek’s Golf Tournament proceeds to benefit the Colorado Youth Tennis Foundation – players welcome.
Meadow Creek is hosting their annual golf tournament at Lakewood Country Club, one of Colorado’s most prestigious private clubs. The event is slated for Tuesday, May 28, and proceeds will again benefit the CYTF. Learn more about how you can take a swing for the CYTF.

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Debbie Boose Memorial Tournament adds 10 and Under Tennis clinic to benefit the CYTF.
 The 13th Annual Debbie Boose Memorial Tennis Tournament in Loveland will host a clinic for kids ages 10 and under on June 8, 10-11:30am. New this year, all clinic proceeds will benefit the CYTF. Contact the Pathways Hospice Event Coordinator at 970-663-3500 to register or learn more about the clinic. Register for the tournament.

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Denver City Open adds silent auction to benefit the CYTF.
The Denver City Open will host an auction in conjunction with this year’s tournament. Proceeds benefit the CYTF. To learn more and to donate an item of at least $25 in value, contact Carrie at 303.355.0039. Register for the Denver City Open: TennisLink ID# 2572153.

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USTA Adult 18 & Over - Friday Matches & Holidays
Along with the USTA National restructuring of leagues that takes effect this year, there have been a couple other changes that players are just noticing. And while we started discussing these changes over a year ago, we wanted to provide a quick recap on two of the changes that are raising some eyebrows. For some flights in the USTA Adult 18 & Over league, as well as the USTA Adult 40 & Over league that begins in July, teams may have one Friday evening match during the season. This was done to accommodate a longer season for the USTA Adult 40 & Over league without affecting the end date of the league. These Friday matches can only be rescheduled if both captains agree to a reschedule. In addition, matches will be scheduled for July 4th, Memorial Day and Labor Day. While the Friday matches work the same as any other match, the matches scheduled over the national holidays must be rescheduled if either captain requests a reschedule. Anytime matches are rescheduled, teams must make them up within two weeks of the original match date (or by the last day of the league, whichever comes first). Please contact the league department if you have any questions.

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Important League Captain Information
The role of a team captain is extremely important - not only for the team's success - but also to ensure the smooth operations of leagues. In an effort to make it easier to find all of the important information captains may need, we have created a Captains’ Information page on our website, which will replace the standard ‘letter in the mail’ in some parts of the state. Please review all of the information on the Captains’ Information page as many of the questions that can come up during your league matches are answered in the information that is provided. Below are a few additional notes that are important for captains to know:
 
• Communicate with opposing team captains each week prior to the match date. During this call/email, discuss the match location, site specifics such as water and bathrooms, plan if there is inclement weather, how many courts will be used (3 or more), etc.
• If matches for USTA Adult will be staggered, discuss which positions will play first (NOTE: Unless agreed upon otherwise, the 3 doubles positions should be played first in a staggered situation).
• If teams agree, and if there are courts available, the teams can agree to start the match a little early. This can help avoid darkness issues for sites that do not have lights or indoor courts. Home team captains must discuss this with their facility coordinator first to make sure the courts are reserved prior to 6pm for the teams to use.
• When communicating with opposing captains, voicemail messages should not be relied on. Make sure you actually speak to the opposing captain or have an email string that indicates that both captains have been involved in the discussion.
• While everyone wants to win, make sure you and your teammates are always following The Code of Tennis. We want league matches to be an enjoyable experience for everyone involved and team captains have the ability to encourage and enforce good behavior by all of their teammates.
• Both captains should keep record of the lineups and match scores for the entire season. At the conclusion of the match, agree on which captain will input the scores and which captain will confirm the scores. Scores must be reported within 48 hours of match completion. If a score is disputed for any reason, the disputing captain must email the USTA Colorado league coordinator (or area league coordinator) to inform them of the reason for the dispute.

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How to Find Captains Contact Information
Captains first need to log into the account they created for Tennislink. Next, click on the team listed in their "My Teams" section that is for the appropriate league. On the next page, click on the tab that says “Captain’s Report”. This report will contain the emails and phone numbers of all captains in that flight. Phone numbers also appear on the team match schedule if the captain is logged in to Tennislink. NOTE: If captains are not logged in or are not listed as captain they will not have access to this information.

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League captains, update your contact information
One of the primary responsibilities for league captains is to stay in communication with other teams prior to matches. If you’ve been a captain before, you know how frustrating it is to have an opposing captain that doesn’t have a phone number or email address that is listed or current. Please log in to your TennisLink account and verify that your phone number and email address are current. If you plan to captain any league teams this year, make sure that you have a current phone number (preferably a cell phone) and an email address listed on your membership. Updating your information is easy. Simply login to TennisLink and click “Manage Account”. Stay connected. Keep your information current.

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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 adultleagues@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)
Tournament Name Entries
Open/Close 		Tournament
Start/End
Parker Spring Open
MW(Op)s,SE; W(Op)d,SE; NM(3.0-4.5)sd,SE; NW(2.5-4.5)sd,SE; NX(3.0-4.5)d,SE 		03/13/2013 (Open)
05/19/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		05/22/2013 (Start)
05/26/2013 (End)
Meadow Creek Adult 3.0-4.5 (DESIGNATED 4.5 and 3.0)
NMW(3.0-4.5)sd,SE; NX(3.0-4.5)d,SE 		03/21/2013 (Open)
05/22/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		05/28/2013 (Start)
06/02/2013 (End)
Aurora Junior Challenger #1
BG(18-10)sd; XJ(18-10)d, Modifield Feed-In Consolation 		03/29/2013 (Open)
05/22/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		05/29/2013 (Start)
06/02/2013 (End)
South Suburban Doubles Classic
NMW(2.5-5.0)d; NX(2.5-5.0)d 		03/10/2013 (Open)
05/24/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		05/31/2013 (Start)
06/06/2013 (End)
Jon Cox Memorial Junior Open Championship (DESIGNATED)
BG(18-10)sd,SE; XJ(18-10)d,SE 		03/24/2013 (Open)
05/26/2013 (Close)
at 12:30:00 PM
 		05/31/2013 (Start)
06/05/2013 (End)
Meadows Jr. Boys Compass Challenger
Satellite: B(18-8)s,COMP 		03/06/2013 (Open)
05/26/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		06/02/2013 (Start)
06/03/2013 (End)
Evergreen Junior Cup Championship
BG(18-12)s,SE 		03/31/2013 (Open)
05/27/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		05/31/2013 (Start)
06/02/2013 (End)
The Ranch Counry Club Tennis Shootout (DESIGNATED 5.0 &3.5)
NMW(2.5-5.0)sd; NX(2.5-5.0)d 		04/02/2013 (Open)
05/28/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		06/02/2013 (Start)
06/09/2013 (End)
Gates Ladder - Spring Classic
NMW(2.5-5.0)s 		05/01/2013 (Open)
05/30/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		06/06/2013 (Start)
06/09/2013 (End)
JCC One Day Challenger Compass Tournament
B(12)s,COMP 		03/01/2012 (Open)
05/31/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		06/08/2013 (Start)
06/08/2013 (End)
Meadows Jr Open Championship - Boulder
Open: BG(18-8)sd,FMLC; XJ(18-10)d,FMLC; E(8)s,FMLC; E(8)d,FMLC 		03/04/2013 (Open)
06/01/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		06/06/2013 (Start)
06/09/2013 (End)
Longmont Open
NMW(2.5-4.5)s,FMLC; NMW(2.5-4.5)d,FMLC; NX(2.5-4.5)d,FMLC 		04/10/2013 (Open)
06/02/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		06/08/2013 (Start)
06/15/2013 (End)
Meadows Jr Grils Compass Challenger - Boulder
Satellite: G(18-8)s,COMP 		03/06/2013 (Open)
06/03/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		06/09/2013 (Start)
06/10/2013 (End)
USTA National Women's 40 & 50 Indoor Championships
W(40,50)sd 		02/25/2013 (Open)
06/03/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		06/12/2013 (Start)
06/16/2013 (End)
Lewis Tennis Slammin' Summer Championship
Open: BG(18-12)sd,FMLC; BG(10 (60'Court/Orange Ball) )s,FMLC 		04/14/2013 (Open)
06/04/2013 (Close)
at 01:30:00 PM
 		06/14/2013 (Start)
06/16/2013 (End)
Summer Swing Junior Challenger
Satellite: BG(18-10)s,FRLC; BG(18-10)d,SE; XJ(18-10)d,SE 		04/11/2013 (Open)
06/04/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		06/11/2013 (Start)
06/15/2013 (End)
Lewis Tennis Summer Super Set Challenger Series #2
Satellite: BG(18-12)s,RR; Satellite: 		04/08/2013 (Open)
06/04/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		06/08/2013 (Start)
06/08/2013 (End)
Pueblo Night Time Classic
 		04/12/2013 (Open)
06/05/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		06/12/2013 (Start)
06/16/2013 (End)
USTA National Open
BG(18)s,FIC; BG(18)d,SE 		04/25/2013 (Open)
06/06/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 AM
 		07/03/2013 (Start)
07/05/2013 (End)
Chester Harris Memorial City Park Tournament -
MW(40-65)sd,SE; X(40-65)d,SE; NM(3.0-5.0)sd,SE; NW(3.0-5.5)s,SE; NW(3.0-5.0)d,SE; NX(3.0-5.0)d,SE; MW(70-85)s; M(70-85)d; W(70-80)d 		04/04/2013 (Open)
06/07/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		06/10/2013 (Start)
06/16/2013 (End)
South Suburban Junior Challenger #1 (DESIGNATED)
BG(18-10)s; BG(18-12)d 		04/03/2013 (Open)
06/08/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		06/14/2013 (Start)
06/20/2013 (End)
Steel City Jr. Challenger #1
 		04/15/2013 (Open)
06/08/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		06/15/2013 (Start)
06/15/2013 (End)
Denver City Open (DESIGNATED ALL EVENTS)
MW(Op,35-80)sd; X(Op,35-80)d; NMW(4.0-4.5)s; NX(4.0-4.5)d; FS(0)d; FD(0)d; MS(0)d; MD(0)d 		04/08/2013 (Open)
06/09/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		06/15/2013 (Start)
06/23/2013 (End)
LAC Jr. Open Championships
BG(18-10)s 		04/10/2013 (Open)
06/11/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		06/18/2013 (Start)
06/21/2013 (End)
Colorado State Junior Open Championship
Open: BG(18-10)s,FMLC; BG(18-12)d,SE; XJ(18,14)d,SE; FS(0)d,SE; FD(0)d,SE; MS(0)d,SE; MD(0)d,SE 		04/04/2013 (Open)
06/11/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		06/18/2013 (Start)
06/23/2013 (End)
Intermountain Section BG16 Zone Team Application
BG(16)s 		02/27/2013 (Open)
06/12/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		07/24/2013 (Start)
07/28/2013 (End)
Intermountain Section BG12 Zone Team Application
BG(12)s 		02/27/2013 (Open)
06/12/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		07/24/2013 (Start)
07/28/2013 (End)
Intermountain Section BG14 Zone Team Application
BG(14)s 		02/27/2013 (Open)
06/12/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		07/24/2013 (Start)
07/28/2013 (End)
Mountain Ocean Junior Open Championship (DESIGNATED)
BG(18-10)s,FRLC; BG(18-10)d,SE; XJ(18-10)d,SE; BG(8 (36'Court/Red Ball) )s; XJ(8 (36'Court/Red Ball) )d 		04/17/2013 (Open)
06/15/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		06/22/2013 (Start)
06/27/2013 (End)
JCC One Day Challenger Compass Tournament
B(14)s,COMP 		03/01/2013 (Open)
06/15/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		06/22/2013 (Start)
06/22/2013 (End)
Lewis Tennis Spectacular Challenger
Satellite: BG(18-12)s,RR 		04/21/2013 (Open)
06/16/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		06/22/2013 (Start)
06/22/2013 (End)
LuvBoat MXD, Husband Wife and Family Championships
Combo MX(6.0-9.0)d,FMLC; FS(0)d,FMLC; FD(0)d,FMLC; MS(0)d,FMLC; MD(0)d,FMLC; HW(Op,25-50)d,FMLC; HWC(100-140)d,FMLC 		04/01/2013 (Open)
06/16/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		06/21/2013 (Start)
06/23/2013 (End)
Breckenridge Colorado NTRP Tournament
NMW(3.0-4.5)s; CMW(6.0-9.0)d; Combo MX(6.0-9.0)d 		04/07/2013 (Open)
06/18/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		06/21/2013 (Start)
06/23/2013 (End)
Ken-Caryl Ranch Challenger Compass Singles Tourney
Satellite: B(12)s,COMP; G(14-12)s,COMP 		04/14/2013 (Open)
06/18/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		06/21/2013 (Start)
06/21/2013 (End)
Ranch Round-up Jr. Challenger (DESIGNATED)
BG(18-10)sd, 1st match consolation sgls 		04/22/2013 (Open)
06/18/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		06/22/2013 (Start)
06/26/2013 (End)
Pride City Jr. Championships
 		04/19/2013 (Open)
06/19/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		06/26/2013 (Start)
06/30/2013 (End)
Colorado Athletic Club Monaco Junior Challenger
B(18-10)s; G(18-12)s; BG(10 (60'Court/Orange Ball) )s 		04/26/2013 (Open)
06/19/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		06/26/2013 (Start)
06/30/2013 (End)
River Valley Ranch Tennis Classic
NM(3.5-4.0,5.0)sd; NW(3.0-4.5)sd; NX(3.0-4.0,5.0)d 		04/25/2013 (Open)
06/21/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		06/28/2013 (Start)
06/30/2013 (End)
Northern Colorado Junior Open Championship - DESIGNATED
BG(18-10)sd; XJ(18-10)d 		05/01/2013 (Open)
06/23/2013 (Close)
at 01:00:00 PM
 		06/30/2013 (Start)
07/03/2013 (End)
SpringsSpree Summer Slam
MW(Op)sd; X(Op)d; NMW(2.5-5.0)sd; NX(2.5-5.0)d; FS(0)d; FD(0)d; MS(0)d; MD(0)d 		05/13/2013 (Open)
06/24/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		06/28/2013 (Start)
06/30/2013 (End)
Aurora Fire Cracker
NMW(2.5-5.0)sd, Modified Feed-In Consolation 		04/19/2013 (Open)
06/24/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		06/30/2013 (Start)
07/07/2013 (End)
Castle Rock Open
MW(Op)s,SE; NM(3.0-4.5)sd,SE; NW(2.5-4.5)s,SE; NW(2.5-4.0)d,SE; NX(2.5-4.0)d,SE 		04/15/2013 (Open)
06/25/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		06/27/2013 (Start)
06/30/2013 (End)
Ken Caryl Ranch Challenger Compass Singles Tourney
B(14)s,COMP 		04/21/2013 (Open)
06/25/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		06/28/2013 (Start)
06/28/2013 (End)
South Suburban Junior Challenger #2
BG(18-10)sd 		04/24/2013 (Open)
06/29/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		07/05/2013 (Start)
07/11/2013 (End)
Corley Cup
BG(18-10)s 		04/25/2013 (Open)
06/29/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		07/05/2013 (Start)
07/09/2013 (End)
Lewis Tennis Mid-Summer Championship
Open: BG(18-12)s,RR 		05/05/2013 (Open)
06/30/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		07/06/2013 (Start)
07/06/2013 (End)
ITA BG 16's Summer Sizzler
BG(16)s,COMP; BG(16)d,SE 		05/02/2013 (Open)
07/02/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		08/03/2013 (Start)
08/05/2013 (End)
ITA BG 18's Summer Sizzler
BG(18)s,COMP; BG(18)d,SE 		05/02/2013 (Open)
07/02/2013 (Close)
at 11:59:00 PM
 		08/03/2013 (Start)
08/05/2013 (End)
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