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September 1, 2010
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BUZZ:
  Nominations being accepted for Hall of Fame/Annual Awards
  Experience the Open in 3D
  ITF approves new 10 & Under rules
  Paint your new QuickStart lines for half the price
  Net Results hosting 8th Annual Benefit For Kids
  Gates Tennis Center to host Tennis for Kids Day
  Great Ed Colorado Family Festival and Tennis Open back for third year
  Town of Superior looking for Tennis Pro

JUNIOR NEWS:
  Team Colorado Viewing Day Set
  Colorado JTT State Championship results
  Colorado Teams capture USTA JTT Sectionals, head to Nationals

ADULT LEAGUE NEWS:
  League Results

COMMUNITY:
  Racquets for All High School Challenge
  Bring Your Racquets to Adult League Playoffs
  USTA/Intermountain Multicultural Participation and Adopt a Court Grants
  USTA CO & CYTF Early Program Grant Consideration for 2011
  Regional Community Tennis Development Workshop scheduled
  Sponsors Wanted – Invest in Success
  Colorado Youth Tennis Foundation Accepting Individual Player Scholarship Applications

PLAY:
  Find a Team/Find a Player
  Upcoming Tournaments


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

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.

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).


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.

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.


Upcoming Colorado Sanctioned Tournaments
(Entries closing in the next 45 days)
Tournament Name Entries
Open/Close
Tournament
Start/End
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
07/05/2010 (Open)
09/02/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
09/10/2010 (Start)
09/19/2010 (End)
Indian Summer Open
Open: BG(18-10)sd,FMLC, yes
07/10/2010 (Open)
09/04/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
09/10/2010 (Start)
09/12/2010 (End)
Crestmoor Junior Satellite
BG(18-10)sd
07/14/2010 (Open)
09/06/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
09/13/2010 (Start)
09/18/2010 (End)
Major Mortgage Autumn Classic
MW(Op)sd; X(Op)d; NMW(3.0-4.5)sd; NX(3.0-4.5)d
07/18/2010 (Open)
09/11/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
09/17/2010 (Start)
09/19/2010 (End)
10 FCCC Fall Singles Open
NMW(3.0-4.0)s
06/30/2010 (Open)
09/12/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
09/17/2010 (Start)
09/19/2010 (End)
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
07/01/2010 (Open)
09/13/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
09/17/2010 (Start)
09/19/2010 (End)
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
06/09/2010 (Open)
09/14/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
09/21/2010 (Start)
09/24/2010 (End)
Lewis Tennis September Swing Novice
Novice: BG(14-10)s,RR, Non-elimination
07/18/2010 (Open)
09/14/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
09/18/2010 (Start)
09/18/2010 (End)
Flying Horse Stakes Championship
BG(18-10)s
07/24/2010 (Open)
09/17/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
09/24/2010 (Start)
09/26/2010 (End)
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
07/22/2010 (Open)
09/17/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
09/27/2010 (Start)
10/03/2010 (End)
South Suburban Championships (DESIGNATED 2.5)
NMW(2.5-5.0)sd; NX(2.5-5.0)d
07/24/2010 (Open)
09/17/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
09/24/2010 (Start)
09/30/2010 (End)
Southern Colorado Satellite
Satellite: BG(14-10)s,FMLC, Yes
07/24/2010 (Open)
09/18/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
09/24/2010 (Start)
09/26/2010 (End)
Denver Clay Court Championships
NMW(3.0-5.0)s
07/26/2010 (Open)
09/19/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
09/24/2010 (Start)
09/27/2010 (End)
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
08/27/2010 (Open)
09/20/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
09/27/2010 (Start)
10/03/2010 (End)
10 FCCC Fall Doubles Open
NMW(3.0-4.0)d
07/24/2010 (Open)
09/20/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
09/24/2010 (Start)
09/26/2010 (End)
Lewis Tennis Pumpkin Open
Open: BG(18-10)s, Yes
08/01/2010 (Open)
09/25/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
10/01/2010 (Start)
10/03/2010 (End)
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
08/01/2010 (Open)
09/26/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
10/01/2010 (Start)
10/03/2010 (End)
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
08/08/2010 (Open)
09/28/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
10/07/2010 (Start)
10/10/2010 (End)
Lewis Tennis Autumn Satellite
Satellite: BG(18-10)sd,FMLC, yes
08/08/2010 (Open)
10/02/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
10/08/2010 (Start)
10/10/2010 (End)
JCC Men's NTRP Challenge
NM(3.5-4.0)s
07/30/2010 (Open)
10/06/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
10/15/2010 (Start)
10/17/2010 (End)
South Suburban Fall Classic (DESIGNATED 3.5)
NMW(3.5-5.0)sd; NX(3.5-5.0)d
08/08/2010 (Open)
10/08/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
10/15/2010 (Start)
10/21/2010 (End)
Lewis Tennis October Fest Open
Open: BG(18-10)sd,FMLC, yes
08/15/2010 (Open)
10/09/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
10/15/2010 (Start)
10/17/2010 (End)
Fox Hill Country Club Jr. Open
BG(18,14,10)sd
08/11/2010 (Open)
10/11/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
10/18/2010 (Start)
10/24/2010 (End)
The Last Chance Tennis Championships
MW(Op)sd; X(Op)d; NMW(3.0-5.0)sd; NX(3.0-5.0)d
09/02/2010 (Open)
10/12/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
10/15/2010 (Start)
10/17/2010 (End)
JCC Women's NTRP Challenge
NW(3.0-4.0)s
07/30/2010 (Open)
10/13/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
10/22/2010 (Start)
10/25/2010 (End)
Flying Horse Club Indoor Clay Stable Satellite
BG(18-10)s
08/22/2010 (Open)
10/15/2010 (Close)
at 10:59:00 PM
10/22/2010 (Start)
10/24/2010 (End)
 
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