USTA Leagues
USTA Tri-Level League New!!
 Come
try the USTA's hottest league - the Tri-Level. The
objective of the Tri-Level is to create a socially competitive program
where teams consist of members with different NTRP levels. If you
want to play with friends but are all at different NTRP levels
or if you are having a hard time getting enough people together to
form a team, Tri-Level is for you!Tri-Level format will
consist of three NTRP levels of
doubles matches. Example, one 2.5 doubles, one 3.0 doubles and one 3.5
doubles = Tri-level team.
We will pilot this
league for Women only this summer! Player registration for the USTA NC
Summer Tri-Level League ends May 24th.
More info...
USTA Singles League 
The NC Tennis
Singles League in Raleigh
has been a great success! The NCTA Singles League is a team format
league where 4-9 players comprise a team. The following NTRP levels are
offered: 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, and 5.0. In each team match, three
courts of singles are played. Players must be at least 18 years of age
and have a valid USTA Membership.
The Summer 2010 Singles League will run from June 7 -
August
9, 2010. Team registration deadline is Monday, May 24th. More info...
USTA Mixed Doubles League
Come and play in
one of the most FUN and social leagues
that the USTA
offers, the USTA MIXED DOUBLES LEAGUE. Teams are
comprised of up to 14 players playing 3 doubles matches where the
doubles teams combined NTRP rating does not exceed the level that they
are entering. The league uses the NTRP rating system and a player must
either have a computer rank or a self-rating. More info...
This competitive USTA league is
offered for all adults age 60yr and older. This competitive league is
made up of 2 sub leagues. Super Senior 60's and Super Senior 70's. Each
league offers doubles play for both men and women. If you are interested
in joining a team, please contact Ann Bailey, League Coordinator at bailey@bellsouth.net.
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Summer Leagues
Juniors JTT SMASH League
The USTA Jr. Team Tennis league is open to boys and girls in 3 divisions. 12+under Bronze, 14+under Bronze, Silver, 18+under Silver, Gold, top 80 Ranked (advanced). Please see dates for Registration and Tryouts on the SMASH page.
QuickStart League
The QuickStart League is open for boys and girls in 2 divisions: 8+under, 10+under Beginner, 10+under Intermediate.
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Raleigh Pro League
The Raleigh Pro League hits the courts this June with what's
sure one of
the highlights of the summer! Teams will be made up of club
professionals
and 5.0 & above players competing in an exciting format featuring
men's,
women's and mixed doubles. Players will vie for weekly and champion
prize
money to be awarded at the season ending finals.
The Draft Party is scheduled for Tuesday, May 18th. The first match will be held at North Hills Club Friday, June 11th at 7pm. Come out and support our local players as we try to serve up the best tennis in town!
We still have a few sponsorship opportunities available. If interested, contact us at info@raleighproleague.com.
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Upcoming Tennis Events
Important Dates
 May 14th
NC High school 4A Men's tournament
May 24th
World Team Tennis season begins
Tennis Ladder begins
June 4-6th
RTA Futures Junior Tournament
June 11th
Raleigh Pro League Match North Hills Club 7pm
June 14th
Summer Tennis Camp begins
NJTL season begins
JTT season begins
June 20th, Sunday 1:00-3:00pm
10U Shoot Out Tournament
June 22nd
Jr.Team Tennis league begins
NJTL league start date
* Questions, contact Lorraine Norris, Millbrook Tennis Center 872-4129 |
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RBC Bank Challenger
USTA Women's Pro
Circuit Event
The Women's
Professional Tennis Tournament began at North Hills Club in Raleigh on May 9th and will conclude with the finals on Sunday, May 16th.
RBC
Bank presents the only professional women's tennis tournament in North
Carolina. Admission
is FREE for the qualifying and early round day matches. Tickets to feature
matches are $8 per person. Children ages 10 and under are free.
Tickets are available by calling the
North Hills Pro Shop at (919) 781-0468.
For more information, click here!
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USTA Junior Futures
Tournament
The Raleigh Tennis Association is sponsoring a USTA Junior Futures
Tournament on June 4th-6th at Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center. This
tournament is open to all aspiring junior players and tournament level players
except those with the following state standings:
Boys and Girls 18's - 1-50
Boys and Girls 16's - 1-80
Boys and Girls 14's - 1-80
Boys and Girls 12's - 1-80
Boys and Girls 10's - 1-10
There will also be an "8 & under"
& "10 & under" Quickstart
Division.
Entrants need to be current USTA members. You must register online through USTA Tennislink. No phone entries allowed.
Deadline to enter is Sunday, May 30, 2010.
Tournament Registration
*We need your help! We are looking for volunteers to help with
lunch, parking lot, tournament desk and check-in. If you have any
free time and would like to come and help, please contact Susan Flanagan
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World Team Tennis
WTT Recreational Leagues run year-round at public parks, tennis clubs,
schools, college campuses, military bases, corporations, camps, residential
communities and tennis facilities in more than 1,000 U.S. Cities.
The format features co-ed teams competing in six sets - men's and women's
doubles, men's and women's singles and mixed doubles. The unique WTT format,
which is also played in the Professional League, includes no-ad scoring,
substitution and coaching.
If you have never played in a league, this is the PERFECT way to introduce
yourself to league play. Ask us about the special incentives offered for
all 2.5, & 4.5 teams.
More info...
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A New Addition to our E-Newsletter, Favorite Tennis YouTube
Funny Moments in Tennnis! Click on the image above and check out Any Roddick on ABC's TV Bloopers.
If you have a funny YouTube video to share, e-mail the link to susan@raleightennis.com and see it in our next newsletter! |
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Tennis Community Update Susan Flanagan, Community Coordinator
 Do I dare say that our spring has been surprisingly dry compared to last year? I don't want to jinx it but, it sure is easier when there are less make-up matches to try to coordinate, isn't it?
Our USTA Junior Team tennis, is in full swing and I have seen some great competition between the kids. This spring season, the Junior teams have a chance to qualify for the Season ending tournament at Millbrook Exchanage Tennis Park, and than advance to the State Tournament that will be held in Cary, NC this year.
QuickStart is taking off, and the City of Raleigh is going to make the 10 and under QuickStart kids very happy! On May 17th, the Optimist park will have "official" permanent 60ft QuickStart lines down on all eight courts. This allows Raleigh to host our own official USTA matches and tournaments at that location. Thank you David Bell, Raleigh Parks and Rec Director, for your hard work on this project! In addition, I want to thank all of the individuals who have helped with donations for the Elementary Schools in Raleigh. Through your generosity, we are able to provide QuickStart Equipment to two more schools this spring.
We will host on going volunteer committee meetings and have over 20 dedicated volunteers that have joined our team to help play an active role in our tennis community. We discuss upcoming events such as, Adult Leagues and Socials, Junior Team Tennis, QuickStart School events, and more. If you would like to join our volunteer group, please contact me for more information, we would love to have you!
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