January 17, 2013

Junior League Facility Coordinator meetings set The Junior League Department kicks off the 2013 league season with four Denver Metro area Facility Coordinator meetings scheduled in March. It is mandatory for each facility coordinator to attend one of the meetings. All meetings will take place at the USTA Colorado office at Gates Tennis Center. Space is limited at each meeting, so please RSVP with the date you plan to attend no later than February 15. Denver-Metro dates and times: Wednesday, March 6 at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 7 at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 13 at 6:00 p.m. Monday, March 18 at 10:00 a.m. The Northern Colorado meeting date and time TBD. The Southern Colorado meeting date and time TBD. Rule Changes for 2013 Jr Team Tennis Specific operating procedures and rule changes will be discussed in detail at the facility coordinator meetings, but there are a couple of important changes for the 2013 season that may affect your planning. 10 and Under Divisions: Teams in all 10 and Under Divisions may be comprised with any combination of boys and girls (all boys, all girls, combination of genders). There will not be any gender designations for this age group. The 10’s will continue to play with the “Orange Ball” on a 60’ court. 12 and Under Novice*, Intermediate B, and Intermediate A: These three levels in the 12 and Under Division will play with the “Green Ball” on a 78’ court. *The 12 Novice level played with this ball in 2012. Note: The 12 Advanced level will play with the traditional “Yellow Ball” on a 78’ court. These rule changes were voted on by the Junior Recreation Committee and presented as Committee recommendations to the USTA Colorado Board of Directors. The Board voted unanimously in favor of these changes. It is also important to note that the Tournament Committee has also voted on (and the USTA Colorado Board approved) virtually the same rules for sanctioned tournaments – namely that the entry and intermediate levels play for 12 and Under tournaments will be with the green ball on a 78’ court. Thanks, Dan Lewis USTA Colorado Junior Leagues Director 303/695-4116 x207 www.coloradotennis.com Note: Replies to this email will be sent to support@coloradotennis.com. If you wish to contact Dan please send emails to dan@coloradotennis.com.