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FALL 2009 CTA NEWSLETTER

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QuickStart Tennis! See the video here!

Sign Up for a Recreational Coach Workshop or QuickStart Training!

Interested in learning the basics of coaching and teaching tennis or seeking a refresher on more current methods and effective tools? Looking to learn more about the QuickStart format? Attend a Recreational Coach Workshop or QuickStart Training!

Click here for more information, workshop dates and registration details.

Thanks to donations from facilities and individuals, USTA New England has free used equipment (unstrung racquets and used balls) available for community-based tennis programs. For more information, contact Kelly Goodhart.

Looking for information on tennis programs in your area?
Contact your USTA New England Community Relations Manager today!

latest news

JTT Teams Finish In Top 4

11/4/2009 4:37:00 PM

MOBILE, Ala.– History was made by a pair of New England Jr. Team tennis Teams at the National Championships.

Team BJTA of South Hampton, NH, representing the USTA New England section, captured third place overall at the 2009 USTA Jr. Team Tennis 18 and Under Intermediate National Championships, held at the Mobile Tennis Center.

Tennis On Campus Invades Tufts

11/4/2009 1:10:00 PM

MEDFORD, Mass. – Like most college students, Josh Lund-Wilde and Rob Havdala missed certain things that were part of their lives before they arrived on campus.

One of these things, they figured, would be harder to find than a home-cooked meal at a university dining hall.

SPOTLIGHT: Mount Washington Valley CTA

11/2/2009 2:48:00 PM

Part of the Mount Washington Valley Community Tennis Association’s mission is to encourage the growth of tennis by bringing new players with the desire to learn together with experienced players with the desire to teach.

That mission, thus far, has been accomplished.

Franklin Park - Boston's Tennis Family

11/20/2009 2:24:00 PM

ROXBURY, Mass. – There aren’t many better places for a stranger who likes the game of tennis to wander through than Boston Franklin’s Park.

On any given day, the Franklin Park Tennis Association can be found holding court and Boston’s largest "tennis family" is a welcoming bunch.

Top 5 Finish For JTT Team

10/30/2009 12:43:00 PM

It was an impressive feat, to say the least. On Oct. 23-25, the 14 and Under Intermediate Division Jr. Team Tennis team made the most if its opportunity at the National Championship at the Mobile Tennis Center. Nicknamed the "Heroes," the New Hampshire-based squad defeated the Southern 2 team in the 5-6 flight to finish in fifth place overall

Lucky Stick Points Team To Nationals

10/23/2009 1:14:00 PM

The "good luck stick" will lead them to glory. It worked in the past, and the Rhode Island Jr. Tennis Team nicknamed "Hall of Fame" or the "Legends," hopes it will work again.

Maine JTT Team Looks To Warm Up Down South

10/20/2009 1:31:00 PM

MOBILE, Ala. – Thanks to some hard work over the summer, a group of Maine teenagers is about to cash in on an extra school vacation they earned in August. The Maine Pines 14 and Under Advanced team will represent New England in the Jr. Team Tennis National Championships Oct. 23-25 at the Mobile Tennis Center.

CTA Makes Tennis Happen In Marshfield

10/20/2009 3:05:00 PM

The Marshfield (Mass.) Tennis Club is a group comprised of more than 60 members and a 10-person board. Dedicated to providing the opportunity for players, former players and future players of all ages and abilities to get involved in tennis, the club became an official USTA Community Tennis Association three years ago.

Ground Broken on QuickStart Facility

10/8/2009 5:19:00 PM

BREWSTER, Mass. – Patience on a tennis court can be just as important as technique.

Off of the court, patience can also pay off, and for the residents of Brewster and the surrounding area, years of playing on less-than-ideal public courts are about to come to a happy end.

New England Organizations Win Grants

10/21/2009 1:14:00 PM

The USTA is proud to offer grants that will grow the game of tennis in many ways. Below is a listing of recent grant recipients. For more information on grants available and the application process, visit www.ustanewengland.com/community.

School Summit Teaches Lessons

9/21/2009 6:23:00 PM

BABSON PARK, Mass. – The tennis shoes were on the other foot at Babson College on Monday afternoon for teachers from across New England.

RALLY aids Hartford Youth

7/20/2009 1:11:22 PM

HARTFORD –Becki Steinberg will be the odds-on favorite to win the most "wows" when fellow college freshmen talk about what they did over the summer.

Steinberg didn’t go to any exotic locations for a vacation or audition for a reality television show.

The fact is there probably aren’t many teenagers on the planet that could have pulled off what Steinberg made happen

Two Youths Invited to NJTL Camp

7/14/2009 2:53:54 PM

A pair of New England youths have been selected to attend the Tennis & Learning (NJTL) Tennis Leadership Camp in Denver in July. German Bustamante from Boston-based Tenacity and Emmanuel Keiler from New Haven Youth Tennis will represent USTA New England.

Nominations sought for Ashe Kids' Day Participants

7/2/2009 4:43:53 PM

The USTA/National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) network would like you to nominate outstanding athletes and students to participate in the Arthur Ashe Kids' Day (AAKD) Pre-Show for a chance to win thousands of dollars for your NJTL. AAKD is Saturday, August 29th.

Nominees Sought for Eve Craft Award, CTA of the Year

6/15/2009 4:38:58 PM

The USTA Eve Kraft Community Service Awards are given annually to individuals who have made significant contributions in developing community-based tennis programs through community tennis associations, community centers, schools, and inner city or suburban programs.

Two School Tennis Summits on Tap for 2009

4/14/2009 2:00:13 PM

Last September USTA New England hosted its second annual School Tennis Summit at Babson College in Wellesley, Mass.

More than 70 teachers, curriculum directors and after-school programming coordinators gathered for a daylong introduction on the basics of teaching the game of tennis to youngsters. The one-day event drew participants from all six New England states.

This year we are proud to announce that two School Tennis Summits will be held – one in Massachusetts and the other in Maine.

Is your club in the Top 50?

3/5/2009 2:30:00 PM

We encourage you to apply for the 2008 Top 50 Tennis Welcome Centers Awards.

The Tennis Industry Association, the U.S. Tennis Association, and Racquet Sports Industry magazine are once again looking for the "Top 50 Tennis Welcome Centers" in the U.S

Recreation Grants Available for 2009

1/6/2009 1:27:24 PM

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) Recreational Tennis Division awards grants to non-profit community based organizations that support tennis programming and infrastructure in their local community. The USTA seeks applicants that are well established community based organizations or agencies committed to: increase tennis participation, support tennis programming, and foster diversity with both participation and programming.

FAIRHAVEN YOUTH ATTENDS NJTL LEADERSHIP CAMP

8/11/2008 6:47:00 PM

Fairhaven, Mass. - Fairhaven's Alex McGannon is relatively new to the game of tennis, but after having one of the most unique experiences any young player can have with game, it's a safe bet he'll be hooked on the sport for life. Click on the link below to read McGannon's account of his trip to Washington, D.C. as part of the NJTLLeadership Camp.

NO-CUT COACH FINALIST FOR NATIONAL AWARD

8/7/2008 12:15:00 AM

STONINGTON, CONN. - Stonington High School girls' tennis coach George Crouse was named one of 12 finalists this week for the 2008 United States Tennis Association Starfish Award.

Shoreham Elementary wraps up first “Quick Start” program

6/18/2008 5:14:00 PM

The Shoreham Elementary School tennis program recently finished up their first session using the Quick Start Program. Instructors Wilson MacIntire and De De Flaff taught children how to play the game of tennis using this program Using special racquets, balls, and a smaller court, children learn the basic of the game on a smaller level. The program was created to help get more children interested in the game of tennis. With USTA grants and the help of the New England Division of the USTA, the Shoreham Elementary school tennis program was able to use this great program and teach their students the wonders of the game of tennis..

Connecticut Tennis Academy Embraces QuickStart Format

5/19/2008 1:02:00 PM

Quick Start, Progressive Tennis, Little Tennis or Play & Stay. Whatever name you use. It is the greatest thing to happen in American Tennis. Building the foundation of junior tennis players has always been a focus of Mike Slattery, founder of the Connecticut Tennis Academy, located at the Tennis Club of Trumbull in Trumbull, Connecticut.

SOUTH COUNTY CTA WINS JTT CHAMPIONSHIP

4/7/2008 7:36:00 PM

In a match that came down to the final mixed-doubles showdown against the Hall of Fame, the South County CTA came up big and came away with the Rhode Island JTT Winter championship on April 5.

USTA Grant helps build new courts in Vermont

9/20/2007 1:26:00 PM

SHOREHAM, Vt. – The Town of Shoreham has built it and the players have come. Shoreham’s tennis players, new and veteran, now boast one of the area’s finest facilities, complete with lights and the new courts have spawned leagues for local beginners, intermediate players and mixed doubles teams.

CCRI TO HOLD TENNIS TOURNEY OCT. 6-7

9/25/2007 1:09:00 PM

The Community College of Rhode Island will hold a tennis tournament on Oct. 6-7 at the Broad Rock Middle School in Wakefield, R.I. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the school's men's and women's tennis teams. The event, which begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6, will feature three open doubles divisions: Men's, women's and mixed.

BATTLE OF THE SECTIONS A HIT IN NY

9/18/2007 2:01:00 PM

The first ever “Battle of the Sections: A Northeast Region Event” took place over the weekend, September 15th and 16th, at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, NY. Play started late on Saturday due to a soggy morning. However, all the teams chipped in to dry off courts so they could get started quickly. Using 16 courts across the complex, 16 teams from 4 USTA Sections competed. Due to repairs needing to be made on courts 5 and 12, teams were allowed to use Louis Armstrong Stadium and the Grandstands for matches throughout the weekend.

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