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E-Newsletter
Sping 2009 |
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Greetings!
Many of you have seen and heard about the reports of the growth of tennis across the country. Player participation is up. Racquet and ball sales are up. Last year, North Carolina had the largest growth in league participation for the USTA in the entire Southern Section. Raleigh contributed to this accomplishment with a total increase of 18% across all of the leagues. And how about this amazing statistic; North Carolina accounted for 38% of the overall increase in USTA memberships nationally in 2008! That means that there are a lot of great things happening with league play and tournaments at clubs, parks, and schools around the state. Thank you all for your continued support!
Our RTA Futures Tournament was honored recently at North Carolina's Tennis Weekend in Pinehurst. David Bell, our city's tennis and tournament director, accepted the award for the 2008 Junior Tournament of the Year in memory of John Allen Farfour. David, his staff, and volunteers certainly deserve this fantastic recognition. We look forward to another outstanding tournament June 5th - 7th.
Finally, you might know him as the mild mannered, laid-back, Asst. Tennis Director for Raleigh, but there's a fire that burns within! Be sure you read the "Meet Ken Glanville" section below. You will be enlightened and entertained!
Have a great spring!
David Baird
President, RTA
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Meet Ken Glanville
Assistant Tennis Director
City of Raleigh
Ken has been our Assistant Tennis Director for the City of Raleigh since 2004 working in a number of different areas in support of our city's programs.
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Spring Leagues
Juniors
 Foam Ball League
The junior coed league will be open to boys and girls in three divisions. An Orientation Day will be held at the Sanderson High School courts, Saturday, March 7th at 9am. If you are interested in playing or coaching a team, please attend.
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JTT - City League (Coordinator Ken Glanville)
The junior coed league will be open to boys and girls in three divisions. A coaches meeting was held on February 24th at 6pm at Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center. Club Registration Forms were due at the meeting. If you were unable to attend and interested in coaching a team, please email Ken Ken.Glanville@ci.raleigh.nc.us. Play begins March 14th.
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NJTL- City League (Coordinator Ken Glanville)
This low-cost tennis program is designed to prepare the youth of southeast Raleigh how to play the game of tennis and to be able to join a NJTL team or a Junior Team Tennis team in the summer. Clinics begin June 15th.
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Spring Leagues
Adult
USTA Adult League (Coordinator Lynn Goldberg)
USTA League Tennis is an adult recreational tennis program for all players, regardless of skill. Anyone 19 and over can participate. Anyone 50 years old or over may play in the Senior Division of the League. This league has an early deadline in early January and was featured in our Winter Newsletter. Teams have already been established and many new players were added during our "Recruitment Night" January 6th. If you are still interested in joining a team, please contact Lynn at thegbergs@aol.com. Some teams may need additional players.
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RATL - City League (Coordinator Lorraine Norris)
The Raleigh Area Tennis League is a weekday evening league for men and women. The competition will be divided into various league levels with players using the National Rating Program as a way to determine which league to participate in. The captains meeting for the Spring 2009 season of the Raleigh Area Tennis League was held at Millbrook Tennis Center on Tuesday Feb. 24th 6:45-7:45pm. If you were unable to attend the meeting and would like to captain a team, please contact Lorraine at 872-4128. Play begins the week of March 9th.
Any player wishing to participate who does not have a team should contact Lorraine at 872-4128.
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Capital City (Coordinator Brenda Coules)
The Capital City League has been around for over 25 years. It is a fun league which consists of the hosting team supplying food (Sandwiches, drinks, deserts, etc.) and runs in the Fall and Spring.
This league has a registration deadline of March 1st with play beginning the second week of March. A meeting will be held at North Ridge Country Club on February 12th at noon. If you are interesting in forming a team, please contact Brenda before March 1st at bcoules@nc.rr.com.
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Junior Futures Tournament
The RTA is pleased to announce that we will offer our 3rd USTA Sanctioned Tournament in 2009.
Raleigh Tennis Association Junior Futures
June 6th - June 7th, 2008
Entries Open Friday, April 3rd
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Raleigh Racquet Club
Tennis Camp
RDUTennis and Raleigh Racquet Club are excited to offer a complimentary Open House Tennis Clinic for various ages and levels on Monday, March 2nd. This event is open to Members and Guests of RRC.
Staff will be located inside the clubhouse to answer any questions regarding RDUTennis programs through RRC and other locations. Trackout Camps, Middle/High School Sat Clinics, and Summer Camp are available at RRC.
Novice/Beginner Level Ages 5-10 will be 4:30-5:30
Intermediate Level Ages 8-12 (Has had limited skill based clinics), 4-6pm
Advanced Group Ages 12+ (Had had many skill based clinics) 4-6pm.
RSVP Martina Somoano martina@rrctennis.com and CC (brian@rdutennis.net) with your childs name and group.
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| New!
The RTA Presents Bag Check
What's in Your Bag??
Coming Soon to a Court Near You!
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Upcoming Tennis Events
Important Dates
February 15th: Millbrook Center Building Regular Hours Begin M-F 9am-9:30pm, Sat+Sun 9am-6pm
February 24th: JTT Coaches and RATL Captains meeting (METC)
March 2nd: All City Spring Programs begin
March 2nd: Tennis Night in America (METC, BH, LL)
March 7th: Foam Ball League Orientation (SHS)
March 11th: Quads begin (METC)
March 30th - April 3rd: Wake County Senior Games (METC)
April 16th-20th: MEAC Tournament (METC)
For information as it becomes available, go to www.raleightennis.com.
*METC-Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center
BH - Biltmore Hills
LL - Lake Lynn
SHS-Sanderson High School
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Youth Registration Night
A Tennis Night in America Event
Monday, March 2nd
Mark your calendar for Monday, March 2nd, 5-7pm, to attend an evening of fun at one these city park locations.
- Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center, 1905 Spring Forest Rd
- Lake Lynn, 7921 Ray Rd
- Biltmore Hills, 2615 Fitzgerald Dr.
Tennis Night in America is a National Youth Registration Night to run in conjunction with a Special Tennis Event at Madison Square Garden which will be broadcast live nationally FREE on HBO and DirecTV.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!
Women's Pro Tour Returns to North Hills Club
May 10th - 18th
It brings us great pleasure to announce that North Hills Club will again host a Women's $50,000 Pro Circuit Tennis Tournament. This event will be the only professional women's tournament in the state of North Carolina in 2009. The dates of the event will be May 10th-18th, 2008.
While this event is sure to bring exciting professional tennis to Raleigh, there are a number of other activities throughout the week. Some of these activities include a free kid's carnival, an adult Pro-Am, and an adult demo night.
If you would like to participate as a sponsor, please contact Shane Wells via email shanew@northhillsclub.com or telephone (919)781-0468. This is a wonderful opportunity for local and regional advertising. |
Recreational Coaches Developmental Workshop
Saturday, May 2nd (10:00am - 3:30pm)
Anyone interested in learning the basics of coaching and teaching tennis especially those who plan to coach this summer at area clubs should attend this workshop.
Where: Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center
Cost: $30 payable to RTA (Raleigh Tennis Assoc.)
1905B Spring Forest Rd., Raleigh, NC 27615
RSVP and more information:
Call David at 872-4129 to reserve your spot.
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Tennis Programs
Clinics and Organized Play
The City of Raleigh offers tennis programs for Adults and Juniors. Clinics, Tennis Ladders, Cardio Tennis, Ladies Quads, and Free Play for Seniors are just a few of the great tennis activities available this spring. Clinics times are offered throughout the year for your convenience. Take a look at the brochure below for more information.
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Tennis Help
What's the Call?
Katrina Gildemeister, Certified USPTA P1, USTA Official, USTA Referee
A player's cellular phone rings in the middle of a point, is the player entitled to a let? Is the opponent entitled to a let?
What's the Call?
The players cell phone who rang, is not entitled to a let because the player created the disturbance by bringing the phone to the court and not turning it off. If the referee did not notify the players that cell phones should be turned off and if this is the first time that the phone has rung, then the opponent is entitled to a let. If the referee notified the players or if the phone has rung more than once, the opponent may claim the point based on deliberate hindrance. Cell phones are prohibited for all USTA league matches.They must be turned off.
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