USTA Northern Community Tennis Workshop SNEAK PEAK!

USTA Northern Community Tennis Workshop SNEAK PEAK!

Webinar Overview - Preview of Community Tennis Workshop - Registration & Scholarship Information - Premier Provider Program

CTW Weekend Friday, November 21: Minnesota Valley Country Club Tournament Director s Workshop Mike Barrell General Session Community Tennis Luncheon Parks & Recreation Roundtable Annual Meeting Awards Banquet Saturday, November 22: Fred Wells Tennis & Education Breakfast Networking Mike Barrell, On-Court Keynote On-Court & Off-Court Presentations Networking Lunch Door Prizes Mixed Doubles Event

Tournament Director s Workshop FRIDAY: 8 10am Officials Course and Rules? Led by Tim Kurtt, Grand Slam Official Break for general sessions 1:45 4:30pm Formats, Promotion, and Player Safety Led by Pat Colbert Dir. of Junior Competition

10:45 11:45am Transitioning Players through Red, Orange, Green, Yellow Mike Barrell, Founder & CEO of evolve9 Based in the UK, he has worked on programs for USTA, Tennis Australia, LTA (GB), Chinese Tennis Association and many other tennis nations including Holland, Norway, Estonia, Cyprus and Hungary. Mike authored the ITF Tennis10s Manual and has a been a major contributor to Under 10 programs around the World. LTA is a Coach Education Master Tutor and Level 5 Licensed Coach 2007 PTR Professional of the Year.

COMMUNITY TENNIS LUNCHEON Keynote: Sue Hunt, USTA Chief Marketing Officer

Afternoon Options Tournament Director s Workshop Part 2 1:45 4:30pm Parks and Recreation Roundtable 1:45 3:00pm USTA Northern Annual Meeting 4:45 5:30pm

A Night To Celebrate! USTA Northern Section Awards Banquet

Saturday Line-Up of Speakers! Mike Barrell, evolve9 Christin Thurston, Life Time Fitness USPTA Northern Division Scott Hanover, Plaza Tennis Center, Kansas City, MO Brandon Jackson, USTA Northern Nancy Lundberg, USTA Northern Greg Lappin, Life Time Fitness Jason Jamison, USTA National Charley Ravine, MAP for Nonprofits Lisa Mushett, USTA Northern

TENTATIVE Saturday Schedule Time/Location Lobby Front Courts (1-3) Back Courts (4-8) Computer Lab Classroom A Classroom B 7:30am 5:00pm 8:00am 8:45am 8:45am 10:00am Check-in Continental Breakfast Use of transition balls for all ages & abilities Mike Barrell, evolve9 10:15am 11:15am 11:15am 11:35am Introduce Table Topics & Lunch Distribution 11:35am 12:15pm Facilitated Table Topics Round 1 12:20pm 1:00pm Facilitated Table Topics Round 2 1:15pm 2:15pm How to Lead Cardio Tennis Christin Thurston, USPTA/Life Time Fitness Develop your Reading Skills to Better Judge the Ball Greg Lappin New and Creative Team Formats & Events USTA Northern staff Scott Hanover, Plaza Tennis Center, Kansas City, MO Facilitated Table Topics Round 1 Facilitated Table Topics Round 2 Taking Tennis to the Schools Jason Jamison, USTA National Facilitated Table Topics Round 1 Facilitated Table Topics Round 2 USTA Adult League Coordinator Training Facilitated Table Topics Round 1 Facilitated Table Topics Round 2 JTT Committee Meeting 2:30pm 3:30pm School Tennis Workshop Jason Jamison, USTA National Legal Tips for Nonprofits CharleyRavine, MAP for Nonprofits 3:30pm 4:30pm Marketing Your Programs Lisa Mushett, USTA Northern 4:35pm 5:00pm 9:00pm Closing Comments /Scholarship check distribution Mixed Doubles Event!

Training Seasonal Coaches Facilitated Table Topics! Becky Cantellano (St. Paul Urban Tennis) / Tony Stingley (USTA Northern) USTA Northern Community Tennis Grant Opportunities Section Committee Members Building Tennis Facilities & USTA Support Greg Lappin (Life Time Fitness) / Christine Nickels (USTA Northern) The NEW JTT Reimagined Team Competition Brandon Jackson (USTA Northern) Adult Recreation Programs Scott Hanover (Plaza Tennis Center) / Kelley Okerman (USTA Northern) Community Partnerships Samantha Smart Merritt (InnerCity Tennis) / Lea Favor (Fred Wells) Cyberbullying Matt Boughton (Eau Claire YMCA) / Mike Goldammer (USTA Northern) Ways to Attract & Retain Younger Adults to Tennis Brandon Jackson (USTA Northern Combining Tennis & Education/ACE Implementation Song Thao (InnerCity Tennis) / Kelley Nelson (Fred Wells) FUN Entry Level Competition for Juniors Craig Gordon (Life Time Fitness) / Pat Colbert (USTA Northern)

LET S PLAY! Mixed Doubles Social Event from 5 9pm. 6.5, 7.5, 8.5, 9.5 Levels Offered Timed Matches, Multiple Opponents, Tons of Fun! Food and Adult Beverages Included No partner? No problem. Just let us know.

Registration Options CTW Weekend Pass - $125 (includes everything, but the Mixed Doubles event) Friday Day Sessions - $60 (Does not include Awards Banquet) Friday Parks & Rec Round Table w/luncheon Only - $20 Friday Awards Banquet Only - $40 Saturday Day Sessions - $60 Saturday Evening Mixed Doubles Event $25 USTA Members / $30 Non-Members www.ctw.ezregister.com Final Registration Deadline: November 17

Scholarship Opportunities CTA/NJTL Scholarships Every registered CTA/NJTL chapter receives one free scholarship for either a CTW Weekend Pass or a Day Session. To redeem, simply register by October 24, 2014, and indicate that you are accepting a CTA/NJTL scholarship. Scholarships are paid as reimbursements and distributed at the conclusion of the workshop. Scholarship recipients are required to attend ALL of the sessions during the day(s) they are registered in order to receive their reimbursement. The participating CTA/NJTL must be or become a USTA organizational member prior to receiving a scholarship. USTA Organizational Member Scholarships ALL USTA Org. Members can also apply for a scholarship to attend. Application can be found on registration site: www.ctw.ezregister.com. Deadline is October 31.

Other important information Locations: Friday Minnesota Valley Country Club, Bloomington, MN Saturday Fred Wells Tennis & Education, St. Paul, MN Host Hotel: Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport Mall of America Room rate is $93/night. Rate is valid until October 30th or until the room block fills. Reservation link is available on registration site. Roommate Possibilities: Contact Christine Nickels, if you would like to be put on a roommate requested list. No guarantees, and it is up to the individuals to make the arrangements. Attire: Friday Day Sessions Casual Attire Friday Awards Banquet Business Casual Saturday Day Sessions Casual Attire/Tennis Attire

Premier Provider Program New 2015 org member benefit! Recognize org members that offer USTA Northern play opportunities for all ages and ability levels as well as fulfill other requirements: Youth Play Days, Tennis Block Party/Play events, Junior Team Tennis and Tournaments, Adult Leagues, Tournaments and Recreational Play Opportunities Complete Coach Youth Tennis training, blended lines on courts, USTA Org membership, Renews Premier Provider application each year Benefits of becoming a Premier Provider: Receive your choice of an Official Premier Provider plaque or banner to display Recognition in the Section Awards program Listed as an Official Premier Provider on the USTA Northern Web site Feature story in Northern Exposure or on the USTA Northern Web site Receive priority for grants (nonprofit organizations only) Process: Organizations must submit an application by October 1, 2015.

To register for the CTW: www.ctw.ezregister.com by November 17, 2014 Questions on CTW: Christine Nickels, nickels@northern.usta.com, 952.358.3290 Questions on Premier Provider: Sandy Smith, ssmith@northern.usta.com, 952.358.3288