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December 22, 2015 | Mylan World TeamTennis | www.WTT.com
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM MYLAN WTT
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2016 Mylan WTT Rec League schedule set
The schedule is set for the 2016 Mylan WTT Recreational League season, with National Qualifier events in seven cities between March and September. The season once again culminates with the Mylan WTT Finals at one of the world's premier tennis facilities - the Indian Wells Tennis Garden - on Nov. 4-6. For more information, visit www.WTT.com/recleagues or call 800-832-6836.
2016 NATIONAL QUALIFIERS
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| | March 4-6 | Wild Dunes Resort (Har-Tru) | Charleston, S.C. | | May 6-8 | Darling Tennis Center | Las Vegas, Nev. | |
May 20-22
(Sr. Divisions only)
| Owl Creek Tennis Center | Virginia Beach, Va. | | July 8-10 | Plaza Tennis Center | Kansas City, Mo. | | August TBD | TBD | TBD (Lancaster, Pa. or Philadelphia) | | August 12-14 | Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center | Raleigh, N.C. | | September 16-18 | Heritage Park | Irvine, Calif. |
(additional dates / locations will be added as they are confirmed):
2016 MYLAN WTT FINALS:
November 4-6 at Indian Wells Tennis Garden - Indian Wells, Calif.
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Teens from Arizona and Oregon named as
Kathy Willette Leadership Scholarship award winners
Be a champion in life and work as a team.
Those are two of the most important messages that Billie Jean King delivers each year at her WTT Junior Nationals event in San Diego.Those messages were best reflected in the essays shared after the tournament by many participants as part of the Kathy Willette Leadership Scholarship program.
Two participants from the 2015 World TeamTennis Junior Nationals Tournament were awarded the Kathy Willette Leadership Scholarship after writing about a life-changing experience from taking part in the tournament with Chloe Weihs of Peoria, Ariz. (USTA Southwest Hot Tamales) and Emmett Moore of Lake Oswego, Ore. (USTA Pacific Northwest Balls of Fury) named as this year's recipients.
The program was started in 2009 to recognize Willette who has helped run the WTT Junior Nationals Tournament in San Diego for over 15 years. The scholarship annually awards $500 to one male and one female attendee of WTT Junior Nationals. Winners are chosen based on essays that they submit which demonstrate a variety of lessons learned, friendships made, and the impact of the coed team format on the individual player and his or her team.
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| | 2015 Kathy Willette Leadership Scholarship Winners Chloe Weihs and Emmett Moore |
Read the winning essays from Chloe and Emmett HERE. |
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More Mylan WTT News . . .
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Mylan WTT Top Rec League Directors
Top 10 Mylan WTT Rec League Directors for 2015
All Points Tennis - Tri City, N.Y.
Shawn Alford - Portland, Ore.
Rich Gottfried - Rockville, Md.
Scott Hanover - Kansas City, Mo.
Carol Jory - San Diego, Calif.
Laura Kresse - Tulsa, Okla.
Pat Purcell - St. Louis, Mo.
Steve Riggs - Irvine, Calif.
Virginia Tennis Association - Virginia
Western Wake Tennis Association - Cary, N.C.
The Top 10 League Director list is based on:
1) # of participants that play in their leagues throughout the year.
2) # of teams that represent the local league at National Qualifiers.
3) Bonus points are awarded if the league director assists in getting a new league started.
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Two Washington Kastles had remarkable years outside of the Mylan WTT season. In addition to being members of the 2015 Mylan WTT Championship team, both players were recognized by the WTA Tour with end of year honors.
Venus Williams was named WTA Comeback Player of the Year, while Hingis and partner Sania Mirza were named WTA Doubles Team Of The Year.
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The Orange County Breakers are back in 2016!
After leaving the West Coast two seasons ago and going to Texas where they played as the Austin Aces, the Breakers are headed back home. Team owner Lorne Abony made the announcement earlier this week - read the details here.
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Wilson Sporting Goods Co. Introduces New High Performance Tennis Racket and Shoe For Today's "Generation Fast" Baseliners
Wilson Sporting Goods Co., recently announced the introduction of the BURNŽ FST (Fast Speed Technology) performance tennis racket and KAOS™ tennis shoe. This high performance tennis equipment duo has been specifically designed for "Generation Fast," a bourgeoning group of modern, speed-hungry, aggressive, big hitting tennis players who play predominately from the Baseline.
"Tennis has gotten blisteringly fast. Our athletes need equipment that not only meets, but exceeds, the new speed and power requirements of the modern game," said Hans-Martin Reh, General Manager of Wilson Racquet Sports. "By working hand-in-hand with thousands of tennis players and tomorrow's big stars, our Wilson Labs innovation team set out todesign equipment that supports an accelerated style of play. The results are a new racket that offers faster racket head speed, aggressive power and a personalized handle for optimal comfort, and an extremely lightweight shoe that can help players increase their speed and support their agility."
Built for Baseliners looking for the fastest racket possible, the BURN FST features a powerful combination of optimized construction and the latest in racket technology and materials:
- FST Octagon frame geometry allows air to flow around the frame and cuts through the air at any angle of attack for fast racket head speed.
- Patent-pending X2 Ergo Handle provides for an optimal, personalized feel on two-handed backhands. Nearly 80 percent of modern tennis players play a two-handed backhand, and for competitive juniors that number climbs to nearly 90 percent, yet modern rackets haven't evolved to accommodate this change. Wilson Labs developed a player-directed handle insert system that allows every player to customize an ergonomic handle shape to optimize their grip. The X2 Ergo Handle provides the ideal form for the top hand to dominate the modern two-handed backhand. This gives players more power, versatility, leverage, and feel.
- High Performance Carbon Fiber offers increased frame stiffness for aggressive, explosive power.
- Racket throat features a textured feel on key touch points to allow for extreme grip changes.
- Sleek, stealth-like graphics with racing stripes highlight the unique geometry of the frame.
The BURN FST collection includes the BURN FST 95, 99 and 99S. The BURN FST 99S includes the Company's patented Spin Effect™ technology for increased spin. This technology allows players to produce significantly more spin without changing their swing.
KAOS TENNIS SHOE Designed for exceptional speed and agility, the ultra-lightweight, highly flexible KAOS shoe cradles and supports athletes' feet allowing them to race from sideline to sideline. This shoe has been constructed with the latest materials and footwear technology to push the limits in the areas of velocity and stability, while providing best-in-class comfort. - Pro Torque Chassis™ Light arch technology for more control, greater push off and faster reaction times.
- Unparalleled construction - both in materials, including SKINGUARD™ technology - and in the shoe's modern, edgy aesthetic. Wilson Labs placed high performance materials on the forefoot of the shoe to provide support, enhanced responsiveness, and lateral stability and control.
- Dynamic Fit™ (DF2™) gives players the right level of comfort and ground feel via an extremely low-to-the-ground heel drop (9mm).
- Endofit™ Tongue provides an intuitive, comfortable fit, and added stability.
The BURN FST will be available at tennis specialty retailers and on www.Wilson.com on February 15, 2016. The racket will retail for $249.00 (USD). The KAOS shoe will be available at tennis specialty retailers and on www.Wilson.com on January 15, 2016. The shoe will retail for $125.00 (USD).
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