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BLAST
Nominations being
accepted for Hall of Fame/Annual Awards
Each year, USTA Colorado hosts its Colorado Tennis Hall of Fame Gala &
USTA Colorado Annual Awards
Celebration.
In addition to the formal induction ceremony for the incoming class of the
Hall of Fame, USTA Colorado recognizes those players, coaches,
administrators, volunteers and facilities who have made significant
contributions to tennis over the course of the past year. The deadline to
place your nomination is September 15. |
Experience the Open
in 3D
The USTA has announced that consumer electronics giant Panasonic has
become an official sponsor of the US Open in a new three-year agreement.
Working with CBS Sports, the USTA and Panasonic will spearhead the
first-ever 3D broadcasts
of the tournament. CBS Sports will produce 3D versions of all the Arthur
Ashe Stadium matches that it broadcasts in High Definition on Labor Day
Weekend and on Finals Weekend, September 10-12. These matches will be made
available nationwide via DirecTV’s exclusive dedicated 3D entertainment
channel (DirecTV channel 103). |
ITF approves new 10
& Under rules
The International Tennis Federation recently approved a
rule change
for all 10-and-under competition that will mandate modified courts and the
use of slower balls as part of the ITF’s Tennis 10s campaign. The purpose
of this change is to increase participation among the 10-and-under age
group as part of the wider “Tennis… Play and Stay Initiative.” The rule
will go into effect in January 2012. The use of regular balls and a
full-sized court will no longer be permitted in 10-and-under competition,
and instead a slower red, orange or green ball must be used on one of
three court sizes. "This is a great step forward for tennis and I thank
the ITF AGM for their support of this important initiative," said ITF
President Francesco Ricci Bitti. "'Tennis 10s' will improve the way we
introduce tennis to young players and follows similar changes made in
other sports such as ‘mini soccer’ and Little League Baseball."
Full story. |
Paint your new QuickStart lines for half the price
The United States Tennis Association is offering funding assistance to
tennis facilities and organizations looking to paint permanent lines for
36- and 60-foot QuickStart Tennis courts, designed for children 10 and
under. The funding assistance – 50% of the cost of the lines – is offered
through the USTA’s
Facility Assistance Services. |
Net Results hosting
8th Annual Benefit For Kids
Join Net Results Junior Tennis on
Thursday, September 9, 4:30-9pm at Gates Tennis Center for their 8th
Annual Benefit For Kids. Benefit for Kids is a casual and fun event that
celebrates and supports the students and programs of Net Results Junior
Tennis. Net Results provides academic, life skills and tennis-based
programming to highly diverse elementary and middle school students
through programs and summer camps. Net Results is unique in Denver and
fills a community need by demonstrating the importance of healthy, active
lifestyles while providing safe out of school experiences that nurture and
develop the whole child; physically, mentally and emotionally. This year,
Net Results’ special guest is Cliff Buchholz, who is honored for his
outstanding career and commitment to the Colorado tennis community. Cliff
played in the US Open 11 times and Wimbledon twice. He was ranked in the
top 20 for the US in singles and the top 5 in doubles. He was the
tournament director for the Sony Ericsson Open for 20 years. The Sony is
the largest tennis tournament in the world behind the 4 Grand Slams. Cliff
currently owns and manages an indoor/outdoor tennis facility and four
fitness centers in Fort Collins. For more information, please call Pat at
303/771-1882 or
register online. |
Gates Tennis Center
to host Tennis for Kids Day
FREE day for kids to learn and play tennis!
Bring the kids to
Gates Tennis Center,
in the heart of Cherry Creek, for the second annual “Tennis for Kids” Day,
September 11th, 9-11am. Over 300 kids attended the inaugural event last
year, and we are hoping to surpass that number this year. The morning can
best be described as a "tennis carnival." The courts are set-up with
colorful props, prizes, miniature nets, obstacle courses, etc. Off-court
there is music, face-painting, a raffle to win prizes, and more.
Organizations donating their time for this event include the DU Men's
tennis team, the METRO State Men's and Women's tennis teams, Special
Olympics Colorado, Colorado Youth Tennis Foundation, Babolat, Wilson,
Head, Prince, and others. We all share the common goal of introducing the
game of tennis to kids by providing this fun free day and free tickets for
the kids to return and enjoy the great live tennis. Please spread the word
to any child you know. See the Tennis for Kids Day
flyer
for additional information. |
Great Ed Colorado
Family Festival and Tennis Open back for third year
Don’t miss the 3rd Annual Great Education Colorado Family Festival &
Tennis Open, slated for Sunday, September 12 from 1-4pm at the Denver
Tennis Club. There will be 12 courts of non-stop fun including free drills
and lessons, prize courts, a QuickStart court (for 3-6 year olds), and
competitive and noncompetitive play courts. Food and drink will be
provided from a variety of local merchants including: Bombay Clay Oven,
Kona Grill, Gourmet Fine Catering, Domino's Pizza and Colorado Liquor
Mart. Live entertainment, a silent auction, and prizes will be available
for everyone.
Great Education Colorado is a leading grassroots organization focused on
increasing Colorado's long-term investment in education, from preschool
through college. Joining Great Ed in their mission to improve investment
in public education will be well known area tennis pros and a variety of
notable persons from the metro Denver community.
Register
or get more information from Patty at
303/722-5901. |
Town of Superior
looking for Tennis Pro
The Town of Superior is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors to
serve as the Tennis Professional for the Town’s outdoor tennis program.
This is an excellent opportunity to help develop a quality program that
meets the growing demand for tennis in the Superior/Boulder area.
Qualified candidates must be USPTA certified and have a successful track
record of program development and implementation. For additional
information regarding this position as well as more information about the
Town of Superior please visit
TownofSuperior.org
or call 303/554-9005. |
Team Colorado
Viewing Day Set
Players 12 and under who wish to be considered for the 2010-11 Team
Colorado program are reminded that the viewing day is slated for 11am-2pm
on Sunday, October 17 at the
Ken Caryl Ranch House.
All interested applicants can download an
application and
return it to Jason Colter at USTA
Colorado by Monday, October 11. Please contact Jason with any questions. |
Colorado JTT State
Championship results
Nearly 900 players representing more than 200 teams competed in the
Colorado Junior Team Tennis State Championships in mid-August, an all-time
record for the program. The event was held at seven sites across the
Denver metro region. Your 2010 Colorado Junior Team Tennis State Champions
are:
Boys 10
IA
Champ- Bow Mar
Finalist- Columbine CC
Boys 10 IB
Champ- Devils Thumb
Finalist- Pinehurst CC
Boys 12 Novice
Champ- Genesse
Finalist- Boulder CC
Boys 12 IB
Champ- Broomfield Swim and Tennis
Finalist- Lebsack Tennis Center
Boys 12 IA
Champ- Tennis For Everyone
Finalist- Lynmar Racquet Club Blue
Boys 14 IB
Champ- Highlands Ranch
Finalist- Tennis For Everyone
Boys 14 IA
Champ- Flying Horse CC
Finalist- Devils Thumb
Boys 14 ADV
Champ- Colorado Springs CC
Finalist- Work Out West
Boys 18 IB
Champ- Homestead in the Willows
Finalist- Lebsack Tennis Center Yellow
Boys 18 IA
Champ- Tennis For Everyone Yellow
Finalist- Greenwood Athletic Club Silver
Boys 18 ADV
Champ- Ranch CC
Finalist- Flying Horse |
Girls 10
IA
Champ- Colorado Springs CC
Finalist- Work Out West
Girls 10 IB
Champ- Pinehurst CC
Finalist- Bow Mar
Girls 12 Novice
Champ- Tennis Kids
Finalist- Crestmoor
Girls 12 IB
Champ- Pinery CC
Finalist- Boulder CC
Girls 12 IA
Champ- Poudre High School
Finalist- Crestmoor
Girls 14 Novice
Champ- Miramont Lifestyle and Fitness
Finalist- Devils Thumb
Girls 14 IB
Champ- Greenwood Athletic Club Purple
Finalist- Miramont Lifestyle and Fitness
Girls 14 IA
Champ- South Suburban Littleton Golf and Tennis
Finalist- Pinehurst CC
Girls 18 Novice
Champ- Tennis Kids (Cherry Creek High School)
Finalist- Greenwood Athletic Club Peach
Girls 18 IB
Champ- Work Out West
Finalist- Tennis Kids
Girls 18 IA
Champ- Meadow Creek Tennis and Fitness Purple
Finalist- HRCA Orange
Girls 18 ADV
Champ- Colorado Athletic Club Monaco
Finalist- Ken Caryl |
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Colorado Teams
capture USTA JTT Sectionals, head to Nationals
Two Colorado teams earned spots at the USTA JTT National Championships in
Surprise, AZ by capturing the Sectional Championships at the US Air Force
Academy. Congratulations to Lynmar Racquet Club and Tennis For Everyone,
who captured the 18s Advanced and Intermediate titles respectively.
Full
Story. |
League Results
The Adult League season is beginning to wrap up, as we crown our state
champions and send teams off to compete at the Sectional (and National)
Championships. Congratulations to the following teams that captured 2010
state titles in our recent District Championships:
The USTA Adult League is our largest league, with more than 11,000
players. This year, nearly 140 teams and more than 1,650 players competed
at the
District Championships.
USTA Adult League (*indicates
Sectional Champion, will play
at National Championships)
W 2.5: GSCC BLUE
W 3.0: CACI GREEN *
W 3.5: SSLGT RED
W 4.0: HH GOLD
W 4.5: CACM BLUE
W 5.0: WC GOLD
M 2.5: ATC BLUE
M 3.0: LEBTC RED
M 3.5: HRCA GREEN
M 4.0: SH BLUE
M 4.5: LEBTC BLUE *
M 5.0: ATC NAVY *
Adult League Sportsmanship Winner
Women's - RVR RED (W 4.0)
Men's - APR SILVER (M 4.5)
Daytime Districts
W 2.5: LEBTC GOLD
W 3.0: SSLT SILVER
W 3.5: HRCA BLACK
W 4.0: PAC GREEN
W 4.5: LEBTC GOLD
Daytime Doubles Sportsmanship Winner
HRCA BROWN (W 3.5) |
Racquets for All
High School Challenge
Building on the successful girls’ challenge last spring, all high school
boys’ teams are encouraged to support
Racquets for All
by gathering donations of new and used tennis racquets and ultimately try
to collect the most racquets of any high school in the state.
Click here for
more information on how your team could be awarded the $200 cash prize at
the State tournament in October. Teams needing used balls and racquets are
invited to submit an
equipment request
for consideration. Find us on
Facebook. |
Bring Your Racquets
to Adult League Playoffs
Players on the local league winning teams heading to any of the upcoming
USTA, ITA and/or Colorado Adult League Championships are encouraged to
support
Racquets for All by bringing used tennis racquets to the playoff sites. Racquets needing
re-stringing or re-gripping are welcome. Give back to the game and earn a
chance to win a case of balls at the end of the season! And if you are
interested in getting more involved in this great program,
regional
coordinators
are being sought to implement and facilitate Racquets for All in Central
Denver. Contact
Kristy Harris. |
USTA/Intermountain
Multicultural Participation and Adopt a Court Grants
The USTA/Intermountain Section has two
grant opportunities
approaching with September 24 deadlines. Multicultural youth and programs
with a multicultural focus may be eligible for financial support through
the ITA MP Grant. Funding for resurfacing or restoration of public tennis
courts is also available through the ITA Adopt-a-Court grant. Contact
Keith Bell at 303/695-4117 for more
information. |
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USTA CO & CYTF
Early Program Grant Consideration for 2011
Organizations offering tennis programs that have a clear need for funding
prior to the standard April 1 annual program grant deadline have the
option to submit an early grant application for 2011 program funding
consideration. Explicit reasons for early funding must specifically be
outlined and included in the
grant application.
Grant deadline is October 1. Substantial expansion of program scope,
outreach to new populations or extensive early promotional/marketing
efforts to create significant increase in current program participation
are a few reasons an organization may decide to utilize the early grant
application process. If you have questions, contact
Lisa Schaefer
(CYTF) or Kristy Harris (USTA CO). |
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Regional Community
Tennis Development Workshop scheduled
USTA Intermountain is hosting a
Regional Community Tennis Development
Workshop
on November 6-7 at the Doubletree Hotel Denver Tech Center. The workshop
is co-sponsored by the USPTA Intermountain Division, and will feature
presentations on Board development and leadership training, community
advocacy, USTA tennis court facility funding and QuickStart Tennis.
Featuring nationally recognized speaker Bob Harris, CAE and founder of the
Nonprofit Center, who will provide valuable nonprofit management training.
Bob will speak on Board roles and responsibilities, ten things you should
know about association management, strategic planning and association
board policies and procedures. Strengthen your association by
strengthening your volunteer leadership. Learn the ins and outs of
association management, strategic planning and non-profit board roles and
responsibilities.
There will also be a session on community advocacy for your public
facility and the USTA tennis court facility funding initiative. On Sunday
morning, a QuickStart Tennis training will be held at Greenwood Athletic
and Tennis Club. For more
information, check the Intermountain
website or
or call 303/695-4117, 222. |
Sponsors Wanted –
Invest in Success
Tennis is booming and USTA Colorado can help your business capitalize on
the rapidly growing market. Colorado-based USTA membership reached an all
time high last year, and participation numbers are approaching all-time
records in virtually every area of focus.
Explore cash sponsorship and
partnership opportunities. |
Colorado Youth
Tennis Foundation Accepting Individual Player Scholarship Applications
The CYTF is accepting individual player special need scholarship
applications. The application deadlines is October 1. |
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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)
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Tournament Name
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Entries
Open/Close
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Tournament
Start/End
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Colorado State Open (DESIGNATED ALL EVENTS)
MW(Op,35-80)sd,SE; X(Op,35-80)d,SE; NMW(3.5-4.5)sd,SE; NX(4.0-4.5)d,SE; FS(0)d,SE; FD(0)d,SE; MS(0)d,SE; MD(0)d,SE
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07/05/2010 (Open)
09/02/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
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09/10/2010 (Start)
09/19/2010 (End)
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Indian Summer Open
Open: BG(18-10)sd,FMLC, yes
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07/10/2010 (Open)
09/04/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
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09/10/2010 (Start)
09/12/2010 (End)
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Crestmoor Junior Satellite
BG(18-10)sd
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07/14/2010 (Open)
09/06/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
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09/13/2010 (Start)
09/18/2010 (End)
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Major Mortgage Autumn Classic
MW(Op)sd; X(Op)d; NMW(3.0-4.5)sd; NX(3.0-4.5)d
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07/18/2010 (Open)
09/11/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
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09/17/2010 (Start)
09/19/2010 (End)
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10 FCCC Fall Singles Open
NMW(3.0-4.0)s
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06/30/2010 (Open)
09/12/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
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09/17/2010 (Start)
09/19/2010 (End)
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Memorial Park Fall Satellite
Satellite: B(16-10)s,FMLC; G(18-10)s,FMLC; B(16-12)d,FMLC; G(18-12)d,FMLC
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07/01/2010 (Open)
09/13/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
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09/17/2010 (Start)
09/19/2010 (End)
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34th Annual Ted Swenson Super Senior (Please Note Date Change and New Site - Ken Caryl Ranch House)
M(55-80)sd; W(50-80)sd; X(60-80)d
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06/09/2010 (Open)
09/14/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
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09/21/2010 (Start)
09/24/2010 (End)
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Lewis Tennis September Swing Novice
Novice: BG(14-10)s,RR, Non-elimination
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07/18/2010 (Open)
09/14/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
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09/18/2010 (Start)
09/18/2010 (End)
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Flying Horse Stakes Championship
BG(18-10)s
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07/24/2010 (Open)
09/17/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
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09/24/2010 (Start)
09/26/2010 (End)
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Aurora Fall Doubles Classic
NMW(2.5-5.0)d,MFIC; Combo MX(5.5,6.5,7.5,8.5,9.5,10.5)d,MFIC, Modified Full Feed-in Consolation
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07/22/2010 (Open)
09/17/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
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09/27/2010 (Start)
10/03/2010 (End)
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South Suburban Championships (DESIGNATED 2.5)
NMW(2.5-5.0)sd; NX(2.5-5.0)d
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07/24/2010 (Open)
09/17/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
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09/24/2010 (Start)
09/30/2010 (End)
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Southern Colorado Satellite
Satellite: BG(14-10)s,FMLC, Yes
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07/24/2010 (Open)
09/18/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
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09/24/2010 (Start)
09/26/2010 (End)
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Denver Clay Court Championships
NMW(3.0-5.0)s
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07/26/2010 (Open)
09/19/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
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09/24/2010 (Start)
09/27/2010 (End)
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Parker Fall Open
Regular: MW(Op,35,45,55)sd,FRLC; X(Op)d,FRLC; NMW(2.5-4.5)sd,FRLC; NX(2.5-4.5)d,FRLC; FD(0)d,FRLC; MS(0)d,FRLC; MD(0)d,FRLC; PC(0)d,FRLC
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08/27/2010 (Open)
09/20/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
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09/27/2010 (Start)
10/03/2010 (End)
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10 FCCC Fall Doubles Open
NMW(3.0-4.0)d
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07/24/2010 (Open)
09/20/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
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09/24/2010 (Start)
09/26/2010 (End)
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Lewis Tennis Pumpkin Open
Open: BG(18-10)s, Yes
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08/01/2010 (Open)
09/25/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
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10/01/2010 (Start)
10/03/2010 (End)
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PPCTA Fall Tennisfest
NMW(Op,3.0-4.5)sd,SE; NX(Op,3.0-4.5)d,SE; FS(0)d,SE; FD(0)d,SE; MS(0)d,SE; MD(0)d,SE
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08/01/2010 (Open)
09/26/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
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10/01/2010 (Start)
10/03/2010 (End)
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Colorado Springs Open
MW(Op)sd; X(Op)d; NMW(2.5-5.0)sd; NX(2.5-5.0)d, Singles - 3rd place playoff
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08/08/2010 (Open)
09/28/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
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10/07/2010 (Start)
10/10/2010 (End)
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Lewis Tennis Autumn Satellite
Satellite: BG(18-10)sd,FMLC, yes
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08/08/2010 (Open)
10/02/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
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10/08/2010 (Start)
10/10/2010 (End)
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JCC Men's NTRP Challenge
NM(3.5-4.0)s
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07/30/2010 (Open)
10/06/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
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10/15/2010 (Start)
10/17/2010 (End)
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South Suburban Fall Classic (DESIGNATED 3.5)
NMW(3.5-5.0)sd; NX(3.5-5.0)d
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08/08/2010 (Open)
10/08/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
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10/15/2010 (Start)
10/21/2010 (End)
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Lewis Tennis October Fest Open
Open: BG(18-10)sd,FMLC, yes
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08/15/2010 (Open)
10/09/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
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10/15/2010 (Start)
10/17/2010 (End)
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Fox Hill Country Club Jr. Open
BG(18,14,10)sd
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08/11/2010 (Open)
10/11/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
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10/18/2010 (Start)
10/24/2010 (End)
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The Last Chance Tennis Championships
MW(Op)sd; X(Op)d; NMW(3.0-5.0)sd; NX(3.0-5.0)d
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09/02/2010 (Open)
10/12/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
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10/15/2010 (Start)
10/17/2010 (End)
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JCC Women's NTRP Challenge
NW(3.0-4.0)s
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07/30/2010 (Open)
10/13/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
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10/22/2010 (Start)
10/25/2010 (End)
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Flying Horse Club Indoor Clay Stable Satellite
BG(18-10)s
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08/22/2010 (Open)
10/15/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
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10/22/2010 (Start)
10/24/2010 (End)
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