Join Us for Summer Fun in our Family Friendly and Play to Learn Tennis Programs

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1 USTA PACIFIC NORTHWEST E-NEWSLETTER E JULY 2014 Join Us for Summer Fun in our Family Friendly and Play to Learn Tennis Programs There s still time to sign up for the new USTA/PNW summer recreational tennis programs in Seattle, Spokane, Richland and Bellingham, Wash., Eugene, Ore., and Anchorage, Alaska. Our Family Friendly and Play to Learn tennis programs offer kids and adults of all ages and abilities a fun and affordable opportunity to play tennis this summer. Programs run through early August in all six communities listed above and for registration information, please visit Page 2: USTA/PNW News & Notes Page 3: Tennis Afterschool Zone (TAZ) Page 4: USTA League Page 9: USTA/PNW Junior Tournament Schedule Page 11: USTA/PNW Adult Tournament Schedule

2 Applications Now Being Accepted for USTA Pacific Northwest Board of Directors Volunteers play an important role in the USTA Pacific Northwest Section and our Nominating Committee is currently accepting applications for Board of Directors positions. Openings include Area Vice President positions in the Eastern Washington, Southwest Washington and Southern Oregon areas. Candidates must reside within the geographic area of the position being filled. Once an applicant has completed the application process, a member of the USTA/PNW Nominating Committee will follow up with each applicant as soon as possible. The Committee will begin reviewing all applications on July 8. For more information and how to apply for one of the USTA/PNW Area Vice President positions listed above, please click here: USTA/PNW Juniors: Write to Win a Nike Tennis Camp Scholarship this Summer The USTA Pacific Northwest is pleased to once again offer its junior members age 13 and under an opportunity to write an essay to apply for one of four 2014 Nike Tennis Camp scholarships at Oregon State University and Seattle University. Camp dates are August 3-8 or August at Oregon State and August 4-7 at Seattle University. Nike Tennis Camps offer programs for all junior players of all ability levels from novice to advanced. Both overnight and day camp scholarships are available. To apply for a scholarship, applicants must write an essay of 350 words or less on the topic of Why I like to play tennis. Deadline to submit an essay is July 11 click here for more details: Renovated Berkeley Park Tennis Courts Dedication Event Scheduled for July 27 The renovated Berkeley Park Courts in Portland where Alex Rovello learned to play tennis will be dedicated with a free event open to the public on July 27 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The dedication event will feature music, games, tennis exhibitions and activities for all ages. For more information about the event, visit Funds for the renovation were provided from the Alex Rovello Memorial Fund whose goal is to provide other children and families with similar opportunities to play and grow together in their own neighborhood. Phase One of the Berkeley Park tennis court renovation included resurfacing the two existing courts, replacing fencing, benches, and nets and installing an ADA accessible entrance. USPTR Offers Youth Tennis Workshop on July at Portland Tennis Center The USPTR is offering a workshop at Portland (Ore.) Tennis Center on July to educate coaches on how to create an environment for kids ages to play and enjoy tennis. The workshop will teach communication and organization skills suitable for different ages in both group and individual lessons. Additional topics include structure and content of lessons, how to develop leadership skills in young people and appropriate competition for all players in the age group. For more information and to register for the workshop, visit or call (843)

3 TAZ Students Out of School and Taking Their New Skills To the Courts This Summer The USTA Pacific Northwest Tennis Afterschool Zone (TAZ) has wrapped up for the summer with successful programs in Southwest and Northwest Washington. Many students learned to play tennis this spring and are now enjoying playing the sport outdoors this summer. One of those students is Aiden B., a fifth grader at Columbia Elementary School in Bellingham, Wash. He has played in the TAZ program two years in a row and likes the after school time with his friends. TAZ teaches really great teamwork, said Aiden. When we played doubles we really had to learn when to hit the ball and when to have our teammate hit the ball. Helping students like Aiden learn tennis and teamwork were a group of ten enthusiastic adult instructors who made TAZ possible in Southwest Washington this spring: Blair McFarland, Ann Goodenberger, Joy Snodgrass, Reilly Gahm, Charlet Herrick, Karen Abbott, Dennis Heinz, Judy Ronning, Linda Hodge and Steve Storms. Storms, an instructor at Point Defiance Elementary School, said his favorite quote from a student was this is the funnest time I have ever had! Storms also said he enjoyed every minute of the time spent with the kids. I truly hope we made a difference. They did make a positive impact as they introduced 37 kids to tennis at four sites three elementary schools and the Olympia Boys & Girls Club. And more instructors are needed in Southwest Washington as three new schools have already committed to run fall TAZ programs. The USTA/PNW is also looking for more schools to start the school year off right with TAZ! You can help us in many different ways including: Identifying a school that is interested and has gym availability for the first hour afterschool. Spreading the word about TAZ to fellow tennis players and parents, especially if a quality program is already taking place in your community. Identifying potential partnerships with Parent Teacher Associations (PTA/PTG or PTO) as many of our most successful TAZ programs have been sponsored by those organizations. Applying for a Site Director or Instructor position or finding people you know that enjoy sharing the game of tennis with youth. Most instructors and site directors had little or no experience delivering tennis before getting involved in the TAZ program. The USTA/PNW provides the necessary curriculum and training and it s easy to apply. Go to to become part of our TAZ team and contact the USTA/PNW s Hank Bauer at taz@pnw.usta.com with any questions about the program.

4 NORTHWEST WASHINGTON Includes all points between Kent and Bellingham including the greater Seattle/Bellevue/Everett area. Jill Borgida USTA League Coordinator P: (425) E: Mixed 40 & Over and Mixed 55 & Over seasons will run from June 30-July 27, 2014 with playoffs on August 2-3 at Tennis Center at Sand Point in Seattle. One Doubles League will run from June 30-August 31 with playoffs on September 6-7 at Robinswood Tennis Center in Bellevue. Summer Singles Flex league will run from June 30-Sept. 14. Thanks Partner!: A big thank you to all of the volunteers who helped with the Adult 18 & Over Playoff Tournament this year. Your time and incredible attention to detail was much appreciated. SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON Includes: Tacoma, Lakewood, Olympia, Tumwater, Chehalis, Centralia, Auburn, Federal Way & Kitsap Co. except Bainbridge. Kathi McKay USTA League Coordinator P: (360) E: kmckay@pnw.usta.com One Doubles matches have started in Southwest Washington. The 3.5 Women, 3.5 Men, 4.0 Women divisions must complete their regular season matches by August 24. All other divisions must complete their matches by August 31. Playoffs will be held during the week of August Kathi McKay will contact the teams that advance to playoffs and team captains will determine their playoff dates. Teams that finish higher in the standings will be the home teams in the playoffs. Flex Singles is just starting and regular season matches need to be finished by September 1. The Mixed 40 & Over and Mixed 55 & Over leagues began their matches in June. The USTA/PNW is experimenting this summer by utilizing public schools, Fife High School, Curtis H.S., and Puyallup H.S., that will host home matches. Formal agreements have been signed with each of the schools and they have reserved three courts for each match. All regular season matches must be completed by August 3. Mixed 40 & Over 6.0 and 7.0 Levels will have playoffs during the week of July 28-August 2. Thanks Partner!: Thank you to all the tennis pros and facilities that support USTA League Tennis in Southwest Washington. If you played any USTA League tennis this year, please make sure to thank the tennis professionals and facility staff in your area. CENTRAL WASHINGTON Includes: Wenatchee, Yakima, Tri-Cities, Lewiston, Pullman, Walla Walla, Pendleton, La Grande, Hermiston, Hood River and The Dalles. Elece Fiocchi USTA League Coordinator P: (509) E: efiocchi@pnw.usta.com One Doubles local league play must be completed by August 24. Mixed 40 & Over local league play takes place at Yakima Tennis Club on July Mixed 55 & Over local league play takes place in the Tri-Cities on July Thanks Partner!: A big thank you to all of the facilities and their awesome staff that hosted 2014 local league play for Central Washington: Tri-City Court Club, Columbia Basin Racquet Club and Yakima Tennis Club. Thank you as well to the head tennis professionals for all of their great support of the 2014 and upcoming 2015 league seasons: Al Hopp, Will Taylor, Stephen Welt and Charl Grobler. A special shout-out to the following for volunteering to help run the tournament desk during league tournament weekends: Wally and Susan Morrison, Lea Hawkins, Jane Hunt, Mark Monopoli, John Buck, Sandy LePage, Kate McAteer and Mary Gardner.

5 EASTERN WASHINGTON Includes: Spokane, Spokane Valley, Cheney, Coeur d'alene and Hayden. Cheryl Lepper USTA League Coordinator P: (509) E: One Doubles regular season matches must be completed by July 28 with 3.5 Women Playoffs to be held at Spokane Racquet Club on August 1-3. Flex Singles is just starting and regular season matches need to be finished by September 1. Mixed Doubles 40 & Over and 55 & Over league registration closes July 1. Mixed 40 & Over will play a roundrobin tournament July and Mixed 55 & Over will play a round-robin tournament July Thanks Partner!: Thank you to all the teaching pros and facilities that support USTA League Tennis in Eastern Washington. Because of you, over 400 area players were able to play competitively, build lasting friendships, and have a great time. If you played any USTA League tennis this year, please give a special thank you to the following people when you see them this summer: Tom Richardson and John Gant North Park Racquet & Athletic Club; Bill Graves PEAK (Idaho); Jeff Urie, Taylor Bedillion, and Sean Hergert Spokane Club; Jason Overland Spokane Racquet Club. NORTHERN OREGON Includes: Greater Portland metro area, Vancouver and Longview. Jana Hirst USTA League Coordinator P: (503) E: hirst@pnw.usta.com July and August will be very busy months for Northern Oregon teams. In addition to Sectional tournaments, local league playoffs will also be held. Playoffs will be played outdoors (weather permitting) to prepare teams for Sectionals and Nationals which are also played on outdoor courts. Adult 40 & Over playoffs July One Doubles playoffs August 2-3 Mixed 40 and 55 & Over playoffs August (this is midweek with matches starting at 6 p.m.). Please check the Northern Oregon page on the USTA/PNW website at for playoff format, times, and locations: Thanks Partner!: Thank you to the numerous volunteers who have helped with this year s league playoffs your assistance is very much appreciated. SOUTHERN OREGON/WILLAMETTE VALLEY Southern Oregon: includes Bend/Central Oregon, Medford, Ashland, Klamath Falls, Grants Pass, Roseburg and Coos Bay. Willamette Valley: includes Salem/Keizer, Albany, Corvallis, Eugene/Springfield and Gleneden Beach (Salishan). Tony Hernandez USTA League Coordinator P: (541) E: thernandez@pnw.usta.com One Doubles League 3.5 Women s playoff on July Thanks Partner!: Thank you to Linnet O Hanlon and Eugene Swim & Tennis Club (ESTC) for hosting the recent Adult 18 & Over Local Area playoffs for the Women s 3.0 Flight. Another round of applause to Ashland Tennis & Fitness Club for making multiple efforts to create and maintain league play at the Men s 3.0 level in both the Southern Oregon and Willamette Valley area leagues for the 2014 season.

6 ALASKA Dana Griffin USTA League Coordinator P: (971) E: One Doubles summer league is going great lots of exciting matches! All regular season matches need to be played by July 26. Fairbanks 4.0 Men have formed teams and are playing locally this year. The 4.0 Men s Division will be the only One Doubles division that could have a playoff. Flex League Singles will start in August. This year we will be offering our first "Singles Only" league. Sign up by August 22. Matches will be played August 25 October 31. It's flexible players schedule their own matches. Thanks Partner!: A big thank you to Jimmy Kayongo at the Alaska Club this year for supporting USTA Leagues and providing a non-member, affordable option to help grow tennis leagues in Alaska. Nominate Your Captain for the 2014 USTA/PNW League Captain of the Year Awards Do you play on a league team that has an outstanding captain who s extremely organized, great at motivating your players, and displays good sportsmanship? How about a captain who schedules practices, provides beverages and/or is just an awesome person to be around? If so, then nominate him or her for one of the USTA/ PNW Captain of the Year awards! Nominations are now being accepted and captains can be nominated in the following categories: Male Captain of the Year Female Captain of the Year Rookie Male Captain of the Year Rookie Female Captain of the Year To nominate your captain, visit before August 1. Award recipients will be honored at the USTA/PNW Annual Awards Luncheon in Portland in October USTA/PNW Sectional Tournaments Hit Full Swing in August and September The 2014 USTA/PNW League Sectional Championships summer season hits full swing in August and September with the events below: Mixed 18 & Over August 8-10 Yakima, Wash. Adult 40 & Over August Portland, Ore. Adult 18 & Over August Spokane, Wash. Mixed 40 & Over September Sunriver, Ore. Mixed 55 & Over September Sunriver, Ore. One Doubles September Yakima, Wash. All teams that qualify for the USTA/PNW Sectional Championships can register their team on the USTA/PNW website at Players can also visit this web page later this month for more information on upcoming 2014 Sectional Championships USTA League Regulations Now Available on USTA/PNW Website The 2015 USTA/PNW and USTA National League Regulations are now available on the USTAPNW website at There are also documents on that page highlighting some of the major changes to both sets of regulations. The most notable change is to the infamous Move-Up/Split-Up rule an FAQ document regarding this specific regulation has also been added. If you have any questions regarding the 2015 USTA/PNW or National League Regulations, contact USTA/PNW Section League Coordinator Adam Hutchinson at ahutchinson@pnw.usta.com.

7 USTA/PNW 2015 Early Start Leagues Set to Start as Early as August 2014 USTA Pacific Northwest Early Start Leagues for the 2015 Championship Year will start as soon as August. All USTA/PNW areas except Alaska will hold the Mixed 18 & Over and Adult 55 & Over as an Early Start League. Mixed 40 & Over will be an early start league in Alaska. The 2015 USTA/PNW Early Start Ratings will be available no later than July 3 on the USTA/PNW website at An Early Start Rating is a rating which takes into account all league play in 2014 through the Adult 65 & Over Sectionals in Sunriver, Ore., in the first week of July. It is necessary to have Early Start Ratings because some 2015 leagues in the USTA/PNW start prior to the release of the USTA League Year End Ratings in November. See below or next page for important Early Start League dates in your area. Alaska Flex League - Singles Adult Combo Mixed 40 & Over August 22, 2014 September 14, 2014 October 4, 2014 Date of first match August 25, 2014 September 21, 2014 October 12, 2014 End of season/ Playoffs October 31, 2014 September 28, 2014 December 7, 2014 Sectionals N/A N/A Sept , 2014 Eastern Washington Adult 55 & Over Mixed 18 & Over Adult Combo August 5, 2014 August 5, 2014 August 15, 2014 Date of first match September 5, 2014 September 5, 2014 September 9, 2014 End of season/ Playoffs December 5-7, 2014 December 12-14, 2014 October 18, 2014 Sectionals July 16-19, 2015 August 21-23, 2015 N/A Central Washington Adult 55 & Over Mixed 18 & Over Adult Combo September 5, 2014 August 29, 2014 October 10, 2014 Match Play October 3-5, 2014 September 26-28, 2014 Nov. 7-9, 2014 (Women) Nov , 2014 (Men) Sectionals July 16-19, 2015 August 21-23, 2015 N/A

8 2015 USTA/PNW Early Start League Registration Info Continued Northwest Washington: Adult 55 & Over Mixed 18 & Over August 1, 2014 August 1, 2014 Date of first match September 12, 2014 September 5, 2014 End of season November 23, 2014 December 7, 2014 Playoffs December 5-7, 2014 December 11-14, 2014 Sectionals July 16-19, 2015 August 21-23, 2015 Southwest Washington: Adult 55 & Over Mixed 18 & Over August 10, 2014 August 10, 2014 Date of first match September 6, 2014 September 5, 2014 End of season December 6, 2014 December 13-14, 2014 Sectionals July 16-19, 2015 August 21-23, 2015 Northern Oregon: Adult 55 & Over Mixed 18 & Over August 1, 2014 August 1, 2014 Date of first match September 5, 2014 September 5, 2014 End of season November 30, 2014 December 7, 2014 Playoffs December 6-7, 2014 December 13-14, 2014 Sectionals July 16-19, 2015 August 21-23, 2015 Southern Oregon & Willamette Valley Adult 55 & Over Mixed 18 & Over August 15, 2014 August 15, 2014 Date of first match September 13, 2014 September 13, 2014 End of season November 22, 2014 November 1, 2014 Sectionals July 16-19, 2015 August 21-23, 2015

9 Entry Deadline Dates Tournament Name ID # (click link to go to tourn. page) Location July 4 July Robinswood Rookie Bellevue, WA July 4 July Olympia Summer Champs # Tumwater, WA July 4 July Sprinker Jr. Challenger and Rookie Superset Tacoma, WA July 5 July 9-10 Pacific Western Junior Challenger Corvallis, OR July 6 July Mill Creek Jr. Challenger Mill Creek, WA July 6 July BPRD 26th Annual Collier Cup Jr. Champs & Challenger Bend, OR July 6 July Lake Oswego Anchor Open Lake Oswego, OR July 7 July SummerSlam Survivor Series: Duel in the Desert Portland, OR July 7 July rd Annual Inland Empire Junior Tournament Spokane, WA July 7 July N. Central WA LocalTel Jr. Champs & Challenger Wenatchee, WA July 9 July Washington State Jr. Champs Kirkland, WA July 11 July YTC Summer Champs/Challenger Yakima, WA July 11 July Spokane Summer Classic Jr. Champs/Challengers Spokane Valley, WA July 12 July Eastside TC July Rookies Kirkland, WA July 12 July Eugene Swim & Tennis Jr. Challenger & Champs Eugene, OR July 13 July Lake Oswego Anchor Open Lake Oswego, OR July 13 July Renton River Days Junior Challenger Renton, WA July 14 July 19 THPRD Boys 14 Singles Half Day Rookie Tournament Beaverton, OR July 14 July 20 THPRD Girls 14 Singles Half Day Rookie Tournament Beaverton, OR July 16 July Mountain Park Jr. Challenger Lake Oswego, OR July 18 July Anchorage City Open Jr. Championship Tournament Anchorage, AK July 18 July Anchorage QuickStart 10 & Under age groups Anchorage, AK July 19 July Eastside TC July Challenger Kirkland, WA

10 Entry Deadline Dates Tournament Name ID # (click link to go to tourn. page) Location July 19 July Willamette Valley Jr. Champs Albany, OR July 20 July Kitsap County Summer Champs Bremerton, WA July 21 July SummerSlam Survivor Series: Acing in the Arctic Portland, OR July 21 July 31-Aug 2 Silver Lake Jr. Champs Everett, WA July 21 Aug Boeing Summer Challenger Classic Kent, WA July 22 July 26 Sam Woodke QuickStart Tournament Fairbanks, AK July 24 Aug 1-3 Sunset Athletic Club Jr. Challenger Portland, OR July 25 Aug th Amy Yee Jr. Champs Seattle, WA July 26 Aug 1-3 Corvallis Junior Championships Corvallis, OR July 27 Aug 1-3 Grants Pass CTA Junior Classic Grants Pass, OR July 27 Aug 1-3 Renton Serves Rookie Singles & Doubles Renton, WA July 28 Aug 1-3 SummerSlam Survivor Series: Jungle Jubilee Portland, OR July 28 Aug 1-3 CBRC 10 & Under Summer Tournament Richland, WA July 28 Aug 1-3 Sam Woodke Tournament Fairbanks, AK July 28 Aug GPTC/Tualatin Hills Jr. Challenger Beaverton, OR

11 Entry Deadline Dates Tournament Name ID # (click link to go to tourn. page) Location July 4 July th GPTC Oregon NTRP Championships (Cat. II - 700) Beaverton, OR July 6 July Renton River Days Open & NTRP (Level I - 500) Renton, WA July 7 July th GPTC Oregon Open Championships (Cat. II - 700) Beaverton, OR July 7 July USTA National Men's 65 Indoor Championships (Cat. I ) Vanc., WA July 12 July Salem Summer Classic 2014 (Level I - 500) Salem, OR July 12 July Big Al's (Level II - 250) Ashland, OR July 14 July Players/VTC Grand Slam #3 - Singles (Level I - 500) Vanc., WA July 14 July $22, rd Pacific Northwest Open (Sectional - 600) Tacoma, WA July 18 July rd Pacific Northwest Senior & NTRP (Sectional - 600) Lakewood, WA July 19 July rd Annual Pac-Asian Championships (Level I - 500) Mill Creek, WA July 21 July Newport Hills NTRP Doubles Championships (Level I - 500) Bellevue, WA July 21 July 29-Aug 4 $22, th Washington State Open/Srs. (Cat. II 700) Seattle, WA July 21 Aug Pacific Northwest Wheelchair Sectionals (Sectional 600) Beaverton, OR July 28 Aug 1-3 Players/VTC Grand Slam #3 - Doubles (Level I - 500) Vancouver, WA July 28 Aug 1-3 Sam Woodke Tournament - (Level II - 250) Fairbanks, AK July 31 Aug 8-10 Bellingham City Open (Level II - 250) Bellingham, WA Aug 2 Aug 8-10 Medford NTRP (Level II - 250) Medford, OR Interested in playing in the 2014 National Public Parks Tennis Championships, August in Oakland, Calif.? Visit for more information.