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Alex SpencePage 2Photo by Michael Do 2013-2014 Annual Report Table of Contents President’s Report...... 4-5 Board of Governors...... 8-9 Club Representatives...... 10-11 History of the USCTA...... 12 Bylaws...... 14-15 Annual Awards...... 16 National Champions 2013/14 ...... 18 International Court Tennis Hall of Fame...... 20 Treasurer’s Report...... 21 Financial Report 2012-2013...... 22-23 United States Court Tennis Preservation Foundation...... 24 USCTPF Donors...... 25
Boston: Raise The Roof By James Zug ...... 28-32 Club Reports...... 34-51 U.S. Rankings...... 55 Tournament Draws...... 56-83 Record of Champions...... 86-94 Membership Report...... 95 Membership Information...... 96 Membership Roster...... 97-101 International Clubs and Associations...... 102-103 Club Directory...... 104
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President’s Report
Dear Fellow Member:
Last year’s Annual Report Barney by Photo Tanfield featured Chicago on the cover. This year is Boston’s turn to shine as the Tennis & Racquet Club successfully negotiated a deed restriction that assures Greg Van Schaack (USCTA President) the continuation of the Boston tennis court into the foreseeable future. After a highly successful fund raising campaign lead by the T&R’s very capable U.S. Open Doubles Champions - Camden Riviere & Tim Chisholm president, Suzy Schwartz, the roof repair work was completed. I was very pleased with the generosity of The Eliminators were played on an even more our court tennis community. With the help of the serious note, as the outcome determined who would USCTA’s auction proceeds in 2013, we were able challenge Rob Fahey for the World Championship. to join with many other concerned players and club Camden Riviere defeated Tim Chisholm in straight members to raise over $700,000. sets in Newport and Tuxedo and Steve Virgona beat Bryn Sayers 7-5 at Queens and Chicago. At the Final Speaking of court development, I am pleased to report Eliminator in Chicago, Camden was impeccable, that Court Tennis Charleston is making good progress beating Steve 7-0 to gain the right to challenge Rob. to fund the building of a new court on Daniel Island. Attendance was high at all the Eliminators, and With over $500,000 of pledges, we are well on our everything came off flawlessly. way to reaching our goal of $1.5million. Architectural plans are complete and we have signed a fantastic On to the World Championship in Melbourne, where deal with the Daniel Island Club for the land and my money was on Camden, albeit I’m biased to say the management of the court. All members of the the least. Things started well for our American, as he USCTA are encouraged to make a pledge (no amount took the first two sets, but an injury and a talented is too small). Our goal is 100% participation of all and fiercely determined Rob Fahey was just too much USCTA members. to overcome and Cam lost 7-3. (Camden extracted a little revenge by beating Rob in the U.S. Professional On the game front, the highlight of the year in the Singles the following month in Newport). On the U.S. was with the professionals. The USCTA National junior front, it was made pretty clear to us in our most League gained momentum, as there was greater gallery recent showings in the Van Alen and Clothier Cups participation than ever. The matches were close and that our junior program is in need of serious attention. fun. In the final match with New England (Riviere & Smith) v. New York (Stout & Tanfield), the New To that end, the USCTA, the USCTPF; and the Englanders proved too strong for the New Yorkers and Grassi Family have joined together to fund a series of took the match 3-0. The host club, Prince’s Court, initiatives to enhance our junior player interest, talent, gathered over a hundred members to watch the match and performance. The initiatives include clinics, and enjoy the camaraderie. camps and individual instruction for promising junior players. My special thanks go to Temple and Ellie
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Grassi for their generous gifts to this program and to our professionals who are implementing it. Finally, this is my last president’s report. I’m pleased with the accomplishments of my administration which include helping with the restoration of two courts, beginning Steph Stevens by Photo the building of another in Charleston, increasing our positive cash position, and almost doubling USCTA membership.
My thanks and praise go to Arnold Spangler, Treasurer; Lex Miron and Jim Zug, Secretary; Peter Vogt, Membership Secretary; and Peter Pell, First Vice President. I also wish to thank Jane Lippincott for her dedication both on and off the Board to our Jeremy Wintersteen, Jim Zug & Greg Van Schaack sport and the communications that we provide for the membership. I know you will all welcome my successor, Mr. Jeremy “record all scores” Wintersteen as your incoming president. Jeremy has been a tremendous asset to our game in his leadership of
the U.S. Open Rules Committee and I know he Michael Do by Photo will bring his administrative talents and attention to detail to his new position as your president! I wish you all the very best in your endeavors to improve at our beautiful game. And let us all remember it is just that, a game—we’re not curing cancer or solving the Middle East conflict; we’re playing a wonderful, engaging sport. Be serious about your practice, want to win, but keep it in perspective. Sportsmanship, courtesy, and traditions are what make our game great. Noah Motz Yours Respectfully,
Greg Van Schaack President
USCTA Presidents
William L. Van Alen 1955-1971 William F. McLaughlin, Jr. 2001-2006 John E. Slater 1971-1988 James D. Wharton 2006-2009 Edward J. Hughes 1988-1998 J. Gregory Van Schaack 2009-2014 Charles T. Johnstone 1998-2001
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Dedicated to furthering the growth of our game and talent base.
An IRS section 501 c3 and 501 j tax exempt organization supporting the advancement of court tennis in America. We work in concert with the United States Court Tennis Association, and the clubs to encourage and support junior and advanced player development, international team competition, court renovations and new court development as well as communications regarding court tennis
Board of Directors Chairman Vice Chairman President Bill McLaughlin James Zug PJ Yeatman Secretary Treasurer Suzy Schwartz Jane C. Lippincott
Bill McLaughlin Vern Peterson-Cassin Rich Moroscak Bill Bickford Julie Rinaldini Michael Flinn Howard McMorris Jane Lippincott Peter Vogt Jonathan Pardee Suzy Schwartz Charles de Casteja James Zug Peter di Bonaventura PJ Yeatman Greg Beard Temple Grassi Simon Aldrich
To make a tax-deductible contribution, please contact Jane Lippincott at [email protected]
Page 6 The Charleston Court Tennis 2013-2014Fundraising Annual Report is Approaching the Half Way Mark!!
To Make Our Goal of $1.5 million, We Need Participation from All USCTA Members So
Please Contact Your Local Club Rep Today to Pledge. Pledges of any Size are Welcome
and all contributions will be deductible up to the amount permitted by law. This Is
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity to Build a New Court in America
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Local Club Reps: Boston - Suzy Schwartz; Philadelphia - Peter Vogt or Bill McLaughlin; New York -
Peter Pell; Washington - Vern Cassin or Jim Zug; Tuxedo - Charles de Casteja or Greg Van Schaack;
Chicago - Ally Bulley; Aiken - Dacre Stoker; Charleston - Greg Van Schaack or Bill Blalock;
Newport - Steve De Voe; Professional Rep - Camden Riviere; Daniel Island - Ben Cook
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP
CHARLESTON
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USCTA Board of Governors 2013-2014
Officers
PRESIDENT FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT Greg Van Schaack Peter Pell At Large Board Member New York Representative [email protected] [email protected]
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT TREASURER Jeremy Wintersteen Arnold Spangler At Large Board Member New York Representative [email protected] [email protected]
SECRETARY MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY James Zug Peter Vogt Georgian Court Philadelphia Representative Representative [email protected] [email protected]
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USCTA Board of Governors 2013-2014
Board Members
Richard L. Brickley Jr. Howard McMorris At Large Board Member At Large Board Member [email protected] [email protected]
James J. Dodderidge Barney Tanfield At Large Board Member At Large Board Member [email protected] [email protected]
Alexis B. Miron James D. Wharton At Large Board Member At Large Board Member [email protected] [email protected]
Mary Livingston P.J. Yeatman At Large Board Member At Large Board Member [email protected] [email protected]
Page 9 USCTA USCTA Club Representatives 2013-2014 AIKEN Dacre Stoker Rick Preston Aiken Representative Alternate [email protected] [email protected]
BOSTON Arthur Drane Ken Forton Boston Representative Alternate [email protected] [email protected]
CHICAGO Ally Bulley Patrick Wood-Prince Chicago Representative Alternate [email protected] [email protected]
GEORGIAN COURT James Zug Schuyler Wickes Georgian Court Alternate Representative [email protected] [email protected]
GREENTREE Peter di Bonaventura Charles Johnstone Greentree Representative Alternate [email protected] [email protected]
NEWPORT Steve De Voe John A. Murphy Newport Representative Alternate [email protected] [email protected]
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NEW YORK Peter Pell Sam Abernethy New York Representative Alternate [email protected] [email protected]
Arnold Spangler Addison West New York Representative Alternate [email protected] [email protected]
PHILADELPHIA Peter Vogt Andrew Purcell Philadelphia Representative Alternate [email protected] [email protected]
TUXEDO Dan Laukitis Robert Buettner Tuxedo Representative Alternate [email protected] [email protected]
WASHINGTON Ryan Carey Vernon Peterson-Cassin Washington Representative Alternate [email protected] [email protected]
HONORARY REPRESENTATIVE
G.H. Bostwick Jr.
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History of the USCTA The first reference to tennis in the Americas extant in the historical record is a decree against playing tennis on Sundays, issued by the Governor of New Michael Do by Photo Amsterdam, Peter Stuyvesant, on October 26, 1656. The centuries that followed were replete with further proof that some version of the “game of kings” was being played in North America. In October 1876, exactly a year and a half after the newly invented game of lawn tennis came to these shores, Hollis Hunnewell and Nathaniel Thayer opened the first bona fide court tennis facility on Buckingham Street in Boston. Over the course of the next 120 years, 18 more courts were built; today there are ten active courts in the US, the oldest in Newport (1880) and the youngest in Chicago (2012).
The United States Court Tennis Association, under the leadership of its first president William L. Van Alen, initially convened on January 30, 1955 in New York. Prior to that time there was no central authority to regulate, promote, and preserve the game in the United States. Indeed, when the Laws of Tennis in America were first adopted on New Year’s Day 1934, just three Silver Racquet Tournament clubs – The Racquet & Tennis Club, The Racquet Club of Philadelphia, and The Tennis & Racquet Club the U.S. Professional Singles playing for the Schochet – were signatories. Cup and the Men’s and Ladies U.S. Opens.
ADMINISTRATION AMATEUR TENNIS Besides the promulgation of tennis rules, which were The Association also encourages top flight amateur play. revised in 1979 and again in 2000, the Association It began publishing a list of the Top 25 U.S. Amateur has the authority to coordinate and control all Players in 2004 in order to stimulate competition and national championships and major competitions, increase the level of play, particularly among mid to and in conjunction with its member clubs, organize upper level players. The USCTA also promotes team and conduct tournaments for all levels of play in competition by supplying teams and backing for such America. The USCTA sets the annual tournament international tournaments as the Bathurst Cup. schedule and supplies the national level competition medals. The governing body raises funds through JUNIOR TENNIS membership dues and contributions and by hosting The USCTA is committed to ensuring the future such events as the U.S. Court Tennis Association of the sport in America through an active Junior Annual Dinner and Auction. The USCTA financially Tennis program. It offers workshops and professional backs the construction, maintenance, and restoration instruction as well as creates opportunities for young of courts, and supports the development of female and players to compete by funding international teams and junior players. The Association conducts relations with supports U.S. tournaments like the Junior Nationals other national governing bodies around the world, and the Lieb Cup. promotes international play, and supports the U.S. at international competitions. PUBLICATIONS PROFESSIONAL TENNIS The USCTA publishes an Annual Report, a monthly e-newsletter “Chase the First,” a fixtures calendar, Top One of its most essential functions is the vigorous 25 rankings, e-mail news, and other announcements. support of professionals in America, without whom the The USCTA, in conjunction with the USCTPF, also continued existence of the game would be precarious. maintains a website. The Association provides prize money for tournaments such as the National Open, the World Championship,
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Vu Hoang, Lucinda & Mike Ziatyk, Arthur & Gail Whitcomb, Lindsay McManus Ted Manges, Nanny Vogt, Howard McMorris & Peter Vogt
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ARTICLE I - Name: Michael Do by Photo The name of the corporation shall be The United States Court Tennis Association, Inc.
ARTICLE II - Term of Existence: The corporation shall be perpetual.
ARTICLE III - Purpose: The corporation is formed to act as a central coordinating authority between the various clubs which have courts, the individual owners of courts, and all amateur and profes- sional players of the game, and in all other matters con- Prince’s Court Net Post nected with the game, so as to foster and promote the j. One representative from the Racquet Club of Chicago. game of court tennis and its history. k. Ten At Large representatives to be elected by the mem- bership at the annual meeting, one of whom shall represent ARTICLE IV - Membership: the professional ranks. In case of a vacancy, death, resigna- tion, or inability to serve of any of the ten representatives, Any person, club, corporation, or unincorporated associa- the Board of Governors shall appoint a succeeding repre- tion may be elected to membership upon the approval of sentative for the unexpired term. the membership committee and the Board of Governors. There shall be one alternate member of the board from each The Board of Governors shall have full power to designate court. Such alternate member shall attend all meetings of as many different classes of membership, with their respec- the board and take part in all discussions thereat but shall tive prerogatives, together with the dues therefore, as the vote only in the event that the principal member of the said Board of Governors sees fit. board from this court shall be not present. ARTICLE V - Board of Governors: ARTICLE VI - Officers: The directors of the corporation shall be known as the a. The officers of the corporation shall be: Board of Governors. The Board of Governors shall not ex- 1. President ceed 21 persons. Representatives elected by member clubs, 2. First Vice-President club representatives, shall serve for the period of one year 3. Second Vice-President or until their successors are qualified, or elected in their 4. Secretary place and stead. Representatives elected by the member- 5. Treasurer ship, At Large representatives, shall serve for the period of b. Each Officer must at the same time of his election two years or until their successors are qualified, appointed be a member of the Board of Governors and shall be elect- or elected in their place and stead: ed by the Board of Governors at their annual meeting to a. One representative from the Aiken Club. b. One representative from the Tennis and Racquet Club serve for one year, irrespective of his continuing as member of Boston. of the Board of Governors for such period. c. One representative from the Greentree Court. c. The President shall be the chief executive officer d. Two representatives from the Racquet and Tennis Club of the corporation, and shall preside at all meetings of the of New York. corporation. The president shall appoint the chairmen of e. One representative from the Racquet Club of all committees, and shall be an ex-officio member of all Philadelphia. committees. f. One representative from the Tuxedo Club. d. The first vice-president shall, during the absence or g. One representative from the National Tennis Club of temporary disability of the president, possess all powers of Newport. the president. h. One representative from the Georgian Court Club. e. The second vice-president shall, during the absence i. One representative from the International Tennis Club or temporary disability of the president and the first vice of Washington, D.C. president, posses all powers of the president.
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f. The secretary shall keep a record of the proceedings of all meetings of the corporation, and a list of all persons selected to membership. In addition, he shall conduct the correspondence of the corporation, and shall notify the of- ficers and the Board of Governors, and all members of the Michael Do by Photo committees of their election and appointment. g. The treasurer shall be custodian of all funds of the corporation, and shall deposit the same in the name of the corporation in a bank or trust company to be designated by the Board of Governors. He shall collect and receive all monies due to the corporation. He shall keep full and accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements in books belonging to the corporation, which shall be open to the inspection of any member or officer on reasonable notice. He shall make a report of the finances of the corporation at all meetings. His accounts shall be audited by a certified public accountant annually.
ARTICLE VII - Committees: The president may from time to time appoint chairmen of Mark Mathias committees, and describe their powers and duties. ARTICLE IX - Annual Meeting of Members: The annual meeting of the members of the Corporation ARTICLE VIII - Annual Meeting of The shall take place no later than June 25 of each year, at such Board of Governors: time and place as the Board of Governors shall designate. The Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors shall take At least two weeks’ notice in writing shall be sent to all place immediately following the annual meeting of the members. members. Nine members shall constitute a quorum at the At least two weeks’ notice in writing shall be sent to each annual meeting. member of the Board of Governors. Six members of the Board of Governors shall constitute a quorum at any meeting. ARTICLE X - Special Meetings: Special meetings of the members and of the Board of Governors may be called by the president or at the written request of five members submitted to the secretary, upon seven days’ notice to either the members or the Board of Governors. Such notice shall state the purpose for which
Photo by Michael Do by Photo the meeting was called.
ARTICLE XI - Amendment to Bylaws: These Bylaws may be altered, amended, or repealed by a vote of the majority of the members or of the Board of Governors at any annual meeting or at any special meeting thereof, which is called for the purpose, in the notice of which the subject matter of the proposed alteration, amendment, or repeal of the articles to be affected thereby, shall be specified.
ARTICLE XII - Interpretation of The Bylaws: Any question as to interpretation or application of these bylaws and the conduct of the affairs of the Association shall be decided under the laws of the State of New York.
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Page 15 USCTA USCTA Annual Awards HUGHES-SLATER CUP MOST IMPROVED JUNIOR PLAYER Awarded for Outstanding Service to the USCTA 2013 John Harkins 2013 Brian Owens 2011 Caroline Lippincott 2012 Temple Grassi 2010 Dylan Ward 2011 Ryan Carey 2009 Jacob Mason 2010 Robert M. Goodyear 2008 Caroline Lippincott 2009 Peter J. Pell, Jr. 2007 Alexander Rodzianko 2008 Jeremy Wintersteen 2007 Haven Pell & Fred Prince 2006 Clarence McGowan BOENNING TROPHY 2005 Arnold Spangler Awarded for Sportsmanship 2004 Jane Lippincott 2013 Bill Barker 2003 Charles Johnstone 2012 Arthur Drane 2002 Howard McMorris & Sam Abernethy 2011 P.J. Yeatman 2001 Sheila Reilly & William McLaughlin 2010 Jeremy Wintersteen 2000 James Wharton & Richard Brickley 2009 Rich Moroscak MOST IMPROVED PLAYER 2008 Richard Tanfield 2007 James Dodderidge 2013 John S. Patton III 2006 Dacre Stoker 2012 Zach Sacks 2005 Sheila Reilly 2011 Dan Laukitis 2004 Simon Aldrich 2010 Garrett Gates 2009 Jeff Horine 2003 Gregory Van Schaack 2008 Patrick Winthrop 2002 Sam Howe 2007 William Broadbent 2001 Charles Johnstone 2006 Matt Porter 2000 Morris Clothier 2005 Richard Moroscak 1999 G.H. “Pete” Bostwick 2004 Richard Tanfield 1998 John McLean 2003 Alexis Miron 2002 Camden Riviere GEORGE PLIMPTON PRIZE 2001 Peter Pell Awarded for Literary and Artistic 2000 Bradley Allen Achievement 1999 Gregory Van Schaack 2011 Frederika Adam PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR 2009 Ed Hughes 2013 Neil Smith 2007 Michael Do 2012 Barney Tanfield 2003 James Zug 2011 James Stout 2010 Camden Riviere ROBERT M. GOODYEAR AWARD 2009 Steve Virgona Awarded for Exemplary Hospitality within 2008 Richard Smith the tennis community 2007 Mike Gooding 2013 Walter Deane 2006 Ivan Ronaldson 2012 Howard McMorris 2004 Josh Bainton 2003 Tim Chisholm 2011 Peter Regna 2002 Rob Whitehouse 2010 Robert M. Goodyear 2001 George Wharton 2000 Tim Chisholm 1999 Tom Greevy 1998 Jimmy Burke
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Most Improved Player – John Patton III with Greg Van Schaack Professional of the Year – Neil Smith Photo by Michael Do by Photo Michael Do by Photo
Most Improved Junior – John Harkins with Greg Van Schaack Hughes-Slater Award – Brian Owens with Greg Van Schaack Photo by Michael Do by Photo Michael Do by Photo
Goodyear Award – Walter Deane with Greg Van Schaack Boenning Trophy Winner – Bill Barker
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USCTA National Champions 2013-2014
U.S. Open Singles U.S. 40s Singles U.S. Mixed Doubles Camden Riviere Lex Miron Davis Anderson & Frederika Adam U.S. Open Doubles U.S. 40s Doubles U.S. Junior Singles Camden Riviere & Tim Chisholm Ben Cook & Jeremy Wintersteen Paul Monaghan National Open U.S. 50s Singles U.S. Junior Doubles Camden Riviere John Prenn Paul Monaghan & John Harkins U.S. Professional Singles U.S. 50s Doubles Etchebaster Cup Playing for the John Prenn & Alan McHugh Marty Kinsella Schochet Cup Camden Riviere U.S. 60s Singles Level Championships: Greg Van Schaack Greevy Cup (20-29) Steve Hufford U.S. Amateur Singles Noll Cup (30-39) Geoff Ellis Mark Mathias Burke Cup (40-49) Matt Breuer U.S. 60s Doubles Wharton Cup (50-59) Wes Koontz U.S. Amateur Doubles Greg Van Schaack & Howard McMorris Hickey Cup (60+) Kaveh Nazemoff Lex Miron & Tom McGinnis U.S. 70s Singles U.S. Ladies Open Singles Richard Tanfield Claire Vigrass U.S. 70s Doubles U.S. Ladies Open Doubles Michael Flinn & John McLean Claire Vigrass & Amanda Avedissian Photo by Michael Do by Photo
Whitney Cup Winners - Greentree/Aiken: C. Vaughters, B. Hay, B. Hazelton, B. Cook, S. Aldrich, P. Pell, R. Jasani, N. Wimmer, J. Mengel & A. West
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The USCTA would like to thank the following donors for their donations to the Annual USCTA Auction. The auction was a great success thanks to these donors and all of the lucky winners.
Peter di Bonaventura Rob Whitehouse Donald Hannan Jeremy Wintersteen Brian Owens Bill McLaughlin Temple Grassi Rodney O’Connor Charles de Casteja Howard McMorris Hank Smith Racquet Club of Chicago Charles Neuhauser Academy Securities John Taylor Aiken Tennis Club Chris Moore Walter Deane Phillipe Travis Geoffrey & Shannon Ellis Norris Jordan Greg Van Schaack Daniel Island Club Michael Do Freddy Adam Sam Sammis Marc Lewinstein Mike Gooding Barney Tanfield Tony Hollins Tim Chisholm Steve Virgona James Stout Rich Smith
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Started in 1994 as the Court Tennis International Order of Merit, the International Court Tennis Hall of Fame recognizes individuals for their extraordinary accomplishments – either as a player or for service to the game of tennis.
1994 1998 2001 2008 G. H. Bostwick, Jr. Howard Angus Ogden Phipps John E. Slater James F. C. Bostwick William J. Clothier Chris Ronaldson James J. Burke Pierre Etchebaster Clarence C. Pell Jay Gould James H. Van Alen 2002 2011 Albert B. Johnson Wayne Davies Penny Lumley Northrup R. Knox 1999 Robert Whitehouse Alastair B. Martin Eugene L. Scott 2004 William L. Van Alen 2000 Lord Aberdare James Dunn 1995 Thomas Greevy 2005 Mr. & Mrs. John Hay Whitney Edward Noll H. Dickson S. Boenning
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For the fiscal year ending Our other big financial commitment over the last September 30, 2014, we few years has been to our communications group. project that we will be in a They have worked hard to integrate existing member strong financial position. Our records and update our membership database to include cash is expected to grow from current addresses and contact information. Our web last year and be back at the site also has been upgraded and expanded to become $150,000 level. It has been the primary source of our communications with our our philosophy to maintain a members. Tournament schedules and results, relevant healthy cash balance in order articles, pictures, and other pertinent information are to support our membership now reported in a timely fashion. Another major activities, meet our existing expense is our annual report. Its publication is a major Arnold Spangler (USCTA Treasurer) expenditures, and finance undertaking and continues to be the source of the new initiatives. yearly historical record. It has been greatly improved and well received by the playing community. Other Our revenues from membership dues have continued miscellaneous expenses such as insurance, special events, to grow with the opening of the Chicago court and postage and meeting costs continue to grow. the addition of new members, including more women and juniors to our ranks. Our auction proceeds have For the future, we believe it will be important to keep continued to be an important source of income. This our financial condition healthy in order to serve our year’s auction raised slightly less than the previous year growing membership needs and to meet a number of which was a record. Additionally, over the last few years new initiatives and programs as our game expands. We we have sold ad space in our annual report to help offset again thank the USCTA members for their strong and publication costs. enthusiastic support of the Association and its activities.
We have attempted to continue our policy of holding We will make available the financials for the 2013-2014 our expenses in line through careful budgeting. One of fiscal year as soon as our accountants finish them in our largest expenses is prize money for our professionals. the fall. We again made contributions to the U.S. Open, National Open, U.S. Pro Singles for the Schochet Cup, and the Respectfully submitted, National League. In the past we have also supported Arnold E. Spangler the U.S. Ladies Open tournament. Recently, we agreed Treasurer with the United States Court Tennis Preservation Foundation to jointly underwrite a major new initiative for our junior development program. Photo by Jane Lippincott Jane by Photo
2013 U.S. & Australian Clothier Cup Teams
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The United States Court Tennis Association, Inc: Statements of Financial Position Cash Basis September 30, 2012 and 2011
ASSETS 2012 2013 Cash $ 157,216 $ 121,663 Prepaid Insurance - Note 2 8,564 27,191 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 148,854 165,780
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, AT COST Equipment 3,900 3,900 Less: Accumulated Depreciation (3,900) (3,900) Total Property and Equipment, Net 0 0 TOTAL ASSETS $ 165,780 $ 148,854
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Unrestricted $ 165,780 $ 148,854 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $ 165,780 $ 148,854 The United States Court Tennis Association, Inc: Statements of Activities Cash Basis For the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012
UNRESTRICTED REVENUE 2012 2013 Membership Dues $ 52,953 $ 58,699 Grant Income 4,500 8,603 Advertising Income 12,500 14,300 Auction Income 39,286 59,526 Miscellanenous Income 3,272 0 Interest Income 179 170 TOTAL REVENUE 112,690 141,298 EXPENSES Prizes and Tournament Expenses 40,517 49,230 Special Events 8,081 459 Newsletter & Reports 22,062 19,216 Sub-Contract 14,562 17,708 Professional Fees 1,175 1,275 Stationery, Printing, Postage, Photography, and Office Expenses 3,565 5,320 Meeting and Travel Expense 2,753 2,630 Insurance 3,949 4,925 Donations 0 461 Miscellaneous 0 57,000 TOTAL EXPENSES 96,664 71,611
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS 16,026 (16,926)
NET ASSETS, OCTOBER 1 149,754 165,780
NET ASSETS, SEPTEMBER 30 $ 165,780 $ 148,854
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements 2012-2013 THE UNITED STATES COURT TENNIS ASSOCIATION, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
NATURE OF ORGANIZATION: The United States Court Tennis Association, Inc. (USCTA) is a non-profit corporation organized on February 25, 1955 for the purpose of fostering and promoting the game of court tennis for persons of all ages. USCTA’s activities include establishing and administering the rules governing the game of court tennis, supporting clinics and special events, and selling merchandise for promotional activities.
BASIS OF ACCOUNTING: The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on the cash basis of accounting. Consequently, certain revenues are recognized when received rather than when earned, and certain expenses are recognized when cash is disbursed rather than when the obligation is incurred.
DEPRECIATION: Property and equipment are being amortized using accelerated methods over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets.
INCOME TAXES: The Association is an organization which is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501 (c) (4) of the Internal Revenue Code.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION: For the financial statements, USCTA has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 117, “Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Organization.” Under SFAS No. 117, USCTA is required to report information regarding its financial position and activities according to three classes of net assets: unrestricted net assets, temporarily restricted net assets, and permanently restricted assets.
CONTRIBUTIONS: USCTA has also adopted SFAS No. 116, “Accounting for Contributions Received and Contributions Made.” Accordingly, any contributions received are recorded as unrestricted, temporarily restricted, or permanently restricted support depending on the existence and/or nature of any donor restrictions.
NOTE 2 – PREPAID EXPENSES
Prepaid Expenses consist of the following at September 30:
2012 2013 Prepaid Insurance $ 2,704 $ 2,580 Prepaid Prizes and Medals 5,860 24,611 TOTAL 8,564 27,191 Photo by Steph Stevens by Photo
NOTE 3 – AUCTION
USCTA has established an annual auction for the past several years. Income is recorded as the actual amount realized from the bidder. Donations for the auction are in the form of both services and special events and no fair market value has been established for the individual donors. Paul Bolster & Temple Grassi
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United States Court Tennis Preservation Foundation
The U.S. Court Tennis Preservation Foundation, now in its 20th year of operation, helps support the development and growth of Court Tennis in the United States. Working in concert with individuals, the various courts, and the USCTA, we seek to encourage more and better players, enhance new court development, improve existing courts where applicable, and work diligently to develop the game further. William F. McLaughlin, Jr. (USCTPF Chairman) Because of your generosity to the USCTPF: Player Development – A comprehensive campaign to develop Real Tennis Online (RTO) – Our international handicap junior, elite junior, women, and “A” level players has recently and scoring system is now the standard tool used globally been approved by both the USCTA and USCTPF boards. for keeping our handicaps recorded and up to date. The With leadership funding from the Thornedge Foundation USCTPF, in an effort led by Haven Pell, established a along with the Sand Dollar Foundation, the USCTA, and unique ownership format encompassing all of the national general Foundation funds, this program is national and governing bodies around the world. The USCTA, as the far reaching in scope. Developed via a unique partnership game’s governing body in the U.S., has been designated as involving the USCTA, the USCTPF, the professionals, and the primary contact. all of the clubs, a truly collaborative effort has resulted in a blueprint for all player development at the national level. Georgian Court – We continue to support efforts to promote We hope you feel its impact in your home court and in play through clinics and as a destination for touring groups. tournament results here and abroad for years to come. This magnificently restored court should see more play than it does and this is now a focus area for the Foundation. Boston Court Restoration – The now completed Boston court restoration was a unique project funded by a wide Dedicated Funds – The USCTPF is pleased to act as assortment of interested players. Protecting this beautiful financial steward and prudent manager for the various special court and returning it to wonderful condition was a project purpose funds listed below. led by the Tennis & Racquet Club group with leadership • John Lieb Endowment Fund from Suzy Schwartz. • Schochet Cup Endowment Fund • Prince’s Court Operating and Junior Development Funds Philadelphia Court Repairs – In partnership with several • New Court Development Fund committed individual and Foundation donors the USCTPF is • Philadelphia Court Restoration Fund able to help preserve this court for the many who come to visit • Charleston New Court Fund from other parts of the U.S. and abroad. The Philadelphia court has a unique and long lasting role in the development The Foundation appreciates greatly the trust which has been of new players and professionals and hosting prominent placed in it as the recipient of tax deductible grants to advance tournaments on the national schedule. Thanks to Peter Vogt court tennis. After two decades of hard work on the part of for his leadership here. many, the track record is building. Please contact us about your ideas and projects you may wish to support. Junior Player Events/Travel – The USCTPF funds our international, and in some cases national, travel and event If you would like further information about the Foundation costs for junior players. Supporting the Van Alen and Clothier including our IRS Form 990 and financials, please contact Cup events is a key objective of both the Foundation and the me or our treasurer, Jane Lippincott. USCTA, and an area in which we encourage your generous support. If you or a family member have been a beneficiary William F. McLaughlin, Jr. of these events in one way or another, please consider helping Chairman, USCTPF Board to fund this truly unique and worthwhile experience for players to come.
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USCTPF Donors July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014
Winning Gallery ($10,000 +) Stephen Columbia Eleuthera and Temple Grassi through the Thornedge Foundation William T. & Lorine E. Vogt Charitable Foundation
Grille ($5,000 - $9,999) Gregory A. Beard William M. Thompson III Francis H. Curren III J. Gregory Van Schaack Michael Flinn Pennock J. Yeatman IV Sand Dollar Foundation Dedans ($2,500 - $4,999) BNY Mellon Community Partnership Frederick H. & Diana C. Prince Foundation Jay R. Schochet Nick ($1,000 - $2,499) Allan E. Bulley III William F. McLaughlin, Jr. Robert Crawford Carlson Howard McMorris II David B. Ford Jonathan H. Pardee Stephen Hufford Peter J. Regna Adam Inselbuch Subscriber ($500 - $999) George Bell Geoffrey & Shannon Ellis Vernon & Emily Peterson-Cassin Robert Bryan Brit Elmore William Rand Walter L. Deane Ian Highet John W. Richmond Peter J. di Bonaventura Anne T. Madden E. Denis Walsh James & Laura Duncan Mr. & Mrs. Charles Neuhauser Jeremy R. Wintersteen Haven N.B. Pell
Supporter (< $499) Yorke & Lee Allen Genie A. Gordon Lindsay A. McManus Bill Schwarze David E. Boennnig Alan F Goulty John H. Mears III Will Simonds Jr. Dickson G. & Emily Boenning Robert J Harrington John Meigs Christian R. Sonne Arthur Browne Will Hopton Dr. Richard S. Meyer Charles N. Steele Tess Browne Ralph E. Howe Michael A. Moore Henderson Supplee, III Ross S. Cann Michael R. Hunter Richard J. Moroscak, Jr. David A.F. Sweet Steven Chapman James Illingworth John A. Murphy Philip P. Tavani Gaetano Cipriano Margaret Johnson Ruth Orthwein Joseph M. Tomaino Beth Curren Charles Johnstone Dr. Lucien Papouchado William H. Tucker Mr. & Mrs. John D. Damon Jane C. Lippincott Robert D. Power Alfred B. Van Liew Warren R. Dempsey Mary A. Livingston Robert S. Price Bryan M. Walker Douglas R. Ewing Daniel McBride Sheila M. Reilly James D. Wharton Gregory Faron Clarence A McGowan, Jr. Rhett Riviere Martin T. Whitmer Russell B. Fearing James I McLaren Brewer B. Rowe David L Winstead Robert G. & Cecilia E. Forbes John W. McLean Thomas Rowe James W. Zug, Jr.
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Page 26 Congratulations to the 2013-142013-2014 Annual Report USCTA National Champions
U.S. Open Singles U.S. Ladies Open U.S. 60s Singles U.S. Junior Doubles Camden Riviere Singles Greg Van Schaack Paul Monaghan Claire Vigrass & John Harkins U.S. Open Doubles U.S. 60s Doubles Camden Riviere U.S. Ladies Open Level Championships: Doubles Greg Van Schaack & Tim Chisholm & Howard McMorris Greevy Cup (20-29) Claire Vigrass & Steve Hufford National Open Amanda Avedissian U.S. 70s Singles Camden Riviere Noll Cup (30-39) U.S. 40s Singles Richard Tanfield Geoff Ellis U.S. Professional Lex Miron Singles, Playing for U.S. 70s Doubles Burke Cup (40-49) the Schochet Cup U.S. 40s Doubles Michael Flinn & Matt Breuer Camden Riviere Ben Cook & John McLean Wharton Cup (50-59) Jeremy Wintersteen U.S. Amateur Singles U.S. Amateur Mixed Wes Koontz Mark Mathias Doubles U.S. 50s Singles Hickey Cup (60+) John Prenn Davis Anderson Kaveh Nazemoff U.S. Amateur Doubles & Frederika Adam Lex Miron & U.S. 50s Doubles Tom McGinnis John Prenn & U.S. Junior Singles Alan McHugh Paul Monaghan
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Raise the Roof: The Tennis & Racquet Club Renovates By James Zug
It really began on the last day of January 2009. Like every season, the Tennis & Racquet Club hosted a full slate of events on Boylston Street during 2008-09: the Steph Stevens by Photo U.S. Ladies Open in November, the annual Patriot Cup and a holiday exhibition match in December, the Burke and Wharton level championships in February, National League matches, a touring side from Newcastle and a Camden Riviere v. Charlotte Cornwallis match a la Bobby Riggs & Billie Jean King—all without a hitch.
But in late January, during the U.S. 50s singles and Boston - The Finished Project doubles, trouble came. They got in the Friday matches, of the new century it began to get worse. At times pieces but that night it rained and it continued to rain all of of concrete from the roof would fall down and land on Saturday and all of Sunday. “I had to cancel the rest the floor—once Burke spotted a chunk the size of a brick. of tournament,” said Jimmy Burke, the head pro at The rain took the finish off the floor, discoloring it and the T&R. “It put the club and me and everyone in an giving inconsistent bounces. Some of the Thursday night awkward, painful position.” league matches had to be postponed. The court was after more than a century increasingly in need of a fundamental How can a court tennis event be rained out? renovation. “It was demoralizing to watch the court deteriorate over the years,” said Burke, who arrived at It can when the roof is failing. There had been sporadic the T&R in September 1986. “It was time for a change.” issues and temporary fixes with the T&R’s roof for a long Meetings and discussions after the cancelled U.S. 50s led while and rain or melting snow sometimes meant a few to a plan. Dev Hamlen, the owner of 939 Boylston, signed damp spots or a quick toweling off. But in the first years a restrictive covenant with the T&R that ensured that the court and dedans on the third floor would always be in perpetuity devoted to tennis (additionally, the racquets court received a twenty-five year covenant).
Photo by Steph Stevens by Photo Tom Dobbins, the longtime manager of the club, headed the repair efforts. All the proposals and bids were analyzed and permits signed. The club had meetings with neighborhood associations. Everything was ready to go and then the great scaffolding shortage of 2012 occurred. Boston was out of scaffolding—perhaps because of the remnant work from the Big Dig—and the club had to wait until 2013 to do the work.
Boston ”Raise the Roof” Dinner
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The fundraising effort meanwhile was going full-bore. A key decision was to align the club with the Preservation Foundation. This meant that the T&R became a public club and it enabled all donations to be tax-deductible. George Bell and Jeremy Wintersteen spearheaded the project. One hundred percent of the T&R’s board courtesyPhoto of T&RClub the pledged, as did many members of the USCTA and members of the T&R who didn’t play tennis. The club charged an assessment, but a small one because so many people in the game stepped up.
There were two milestones in the fundraising: in 2011 when Ellie and Temple Grassi gave $100,000 to catalyze Interior Under Construction the fundraising and then a year later at the Chicago opening when they donated an additional $50,000. Then The actual work finally proceeded in 2013. There were the USCTA, at its board meeting that same weekend a few hiccups. Because the building is historic, the new in Chicago, agreed to donate the proceeds from the roof had to be lined with copper, even though no one can upcoming 2012 annual dinner auction, an amount that see the roof from the street (you can glimpse the shining turned out to be $57,000. “Those were the two key copper roof when you fly into Logan Airport). And inflection points in the effort,” said Suzy Schwartz, the there were some surprises when the roof was uncovered, president of the T&R. “Temple and Ellie enabled us to including a gap and lack of insulation in parts of the roof. get started, they were the major gift we needed to show After much debate the club decided to grind the floor and everyone that this would happen. And the USCTA, for resurface it. “The original idea was to just fix the roof but the first time in its history, decided to give its auction then we thought why do that when we can finally repair proceeds to a particular project. This showed us that the floor that the leaky roof damaged? We didn’t want a the leaders of the game and indeed all of the game had ball to bounce on a crack in the floor on the first weekend confidence in our efforts. It was pretty meaningful to have of play and hit Temple in the head.” that happen in Chicago that particular weekend—that at the same exact moment we were reopening a court we Ironically, court usage and interest in the game at the were deciding that we could not lose an old one.” T&R went up during the years when the club was unable to hold tournaments and many afternoons players had to call the club to ask if the court was dry enough to play. The number of Boston players on RTO went from 168 in 2009 to 187 in 2013 and from 88 members of the USCTA to 99. In other words, the club was primed for a renovated court. Photo by Jeremy Wintersteen by Photo
At the end of October 2013 the T&R hosted a gala “Raise the Roof” event to mark the official reopening of the court. Jimmy Burke and Tony Hollins hosted tennis supporters from every club in the U.S. and clubs around the world. Thirty doubles teams faced off in five divisions. Nine of the thirty-five eight-game pro set matches went
Exterior Work From Above to 7-all; a further eight ended with 8-6 scorelines—very
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Boston Opening Schuyler Wickes with Ellie, Helen & Temple Grassi tight, exciting handicap play. And Camden Riviere and court before. Since the reopening we’ve had more than Tim Chisholm, both formerly at the T&R, came back forty new faces on the court and seen a huge increase in to put on an exhibition with Hollins and Rich Smith. court usage.” (Additionally, a racquets doubles draw attracted eighteen players.) After the court came back into play, morale shot back up and the booking sheet got congested. The club hosted a Jammed-packed cocktail parties, champagne toasts, half dozen tournaments through the winter, touring sides completely filled galleries and dedans and a black-tie and a lot of curious visitors who had been playing tennis dinner at the Union Club—it was a very memorable for years but never had been able to get on the court in weekend. “It was amazing to be a part of a project that Boston. This past summer, the sixty summer members at saw the United States tennis community come together the T&R jumped at the chance to play on the new court. to bring the Boston court back to life,” said Tony Hollins. The transformation didn’t just reignite a passion in the existing players at the club; it also caught the eye of members who had never thought of stepping onto the Photo by MelissaQuintal by Photo
The Roof is Raised
Page 30 2013-2014 Annual Report Congratulations to Team New England for winning the 2013 - 2014 National League Title
L to R: Richard Smith, Tony Hollins, Camden Riviere 2005-2006 - New York 2008-2009 - New York 2011-2012 - Philadelphia 2006-2007 - Newport 2009-2010 - New York 2012-2013 - New England 2007-2008 - New York 2010-2011 - Philadelphia 2013-2014 - New England THANK YOU TO ALL SPONSORS AND HOST CLUBS FOR YOUR EFFORTS ON NATIONAL LEAGUE AND A HUGE THANK YOU TO PARTICIPATING U.S. PROFESSIONALS
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National Tennis Club Michael Do by Photo By Stephen J. De Voe III
The past season has been a good one for the National Tennis Club (NTC). We have seen our membership grow, our finances remain positive, our players’ performances improve, and our tournaments thrive — thanks to the welcoming environment created by our club professionals. We are truly blessed, nevertheless, we are and will be working tirelessly to improve in all Pat Winthrop of the aforementioned areas. continues to be the highest for all US courts, making Membership has increased slightly over the past year our members’ handicaps more accurate for play both with all categories at or near all-time highs. We are here and abroad. Newport players continue to travel particularly pleased with the growth in women and to all parts of the world to compete and carry the junior memberships. These two groups represent banner and message that court tennis is alive and well an underdeveloped resource for us and we intend in Newport. As we are wont to say, Newport is a very to work on making our game attractive to both warm and welcoming place. Come and play with us. groups. We aim to include all of our members and You won’t regret it. professionals in the overall recruiting process by maintaining a friendly and welcoming environment The NTC hosts a number of tournaments throughout for all new players, particularly fueled by our popular the year. All of these events are set up and managed “Taste of Tennis” program. The process is clearly by our tennis chairman, Brewer Rowe, and our head working. We reached a turning point in court usage pro Richard Smith. With the support of our Board and this year as the one hour and fifteen minute time all the members, we are fortunate to host two top tier allotment had to be reduced to one hour to create events each year: the United States Professional Singles more slots for members and guests to play. As a result, playing for the Schochet Cup, in which the highest court usage reached a level exceeding 95%. The club levels of court tennis in the world are on display; and room is usually busy with a number of players coming the Pell Cup in August, which features a wide range of and going. This high court usage is facilitated by our talented players both amateur and professional. Both professionals who do their best to see that no one is of these events bring the world’s best to Newport. stood up and doubles matches actually include four This year was no exception with nine of the world’s players. Our posting of scores in the RTO System top ten playing in the U.S. Pro. All in attendance were treated to awesome matches from the preliminary rounds through to the finals. Both Camden Riviere and Rob Fahey were kind enough to participate after their grueling duel in the World Championship. This time Camden came out on top, winning in four sets. The final was a wonderful morning of Photo by Steph Stevens by Photo tennis with both players in good form, demonstrating excellent sportsmanship and brilliant tennis. This event could not happen without the steadfast support of all of our sponsors. We give thanks to all of our sponsors — particularly Jay Schochet and Northfield Information Services — whose support, combined with many generous donors, provides one of the largest tournament purses in our game. If you haven’t been to the U.S. Pro/Schochet Cup, please join us next Tom Rowe June. Newport weather is clear and inviting, all the
Page 34 2013-2014 Annual Report pros are here – Why not you? On a very partisan note our audio-visual capabilities but more of that in next we could not have been more proud of our own new year’s report. All I can say is it’s going to be really pro Ricardo Smith who advanced to the semifinals in good. Live video streaming has become a major part of his first tournament under the NTC banner. Ricardo our game and we are in the process of upgrading our finished the tournament ranked sixth in the world and own audio-visual capabilities. Look for our report next we are fortunate to have him as one of our pros. year, in the meantime, all I can say is that it is going to be really good. On the national front, Pat Winthrop continues to hold one of the top rankings on this side of the pond along With regard to professionals the NTC continues to be with several of the more prestigious titles. Amanda blessed. Ricardo Smith joined us in January. A better Avedissian is ranked no. 1 for U.S. Women (no. 7 in young senior professional cannot be found. He has the world) and Petra Napolitano in the top 15. Board made himself at home and together with Richard member Kaveh Nazemoff won the Hickey Cup. On Smith, our long time Head Professional makes quite the junior side, John Harkins won the U.S. National a duo. Tom Rowe said this last year and it has only Under 18 title and John along with Pete Dickinson gotten better, “Quite simply we have two of the best won the Under 18 junior doubles title. John was also pros in the game. They make the club a pleasant place the recipient of the USCTA’s Most Improved Junior to visit, they teach us how to play the game, and they Player Award presented in December at the USCTA make the total experience one of pure pleasure.” I can’t Annual Awards dinner. Our fifteen to twenty juniors add anything to that except “Thanks Guys.” So it’s on enjoy two lessons a week courtesy of the foresight of to next year… I can hardly wait. the late John Lieb and the Lieb Foundation. While we are proud of our own junior program, we are excited NTC Club Champions about the prospects for an active national junior program thanks to the generosity of Ellie and Temple President’s Cup – Patrick Winthrop Grassi through the Thornedge Foundation which Ladies Singles – Amanda Avedissian will benefit both our own junior players, and those Doubles – Patrick Winthrop & Anders Cohen throughout the country. Both of our pros are excited Handicap Singles – John Harkins to work on the recruitment and development of junior Handicap Doubles – Will Harkins & Pete Dickinson players in Newport and throughout the country. Tom Pettitt (30+ Level Singles) – Amanda Avedissian Boomerang Cup (40+ Level Singles) – Tom Rowe On the physical side of things, the International Tennis Junior Singles – John Harkins Hall of Fame, which is responsible for the maintenance Most Improved Player – Kaveh Nazemoff of our physical plant, continues to keep the court free of most leaks and the facility in good shape. Board member John Damon takes care of everything they don’t and with the guidance of Bill Burgin, former President and current Board member, continues to upgrade those areas that need improvement. The environment is clean and welcoming thanks to their efforts. Patriots Cup Photo by Jeremy Wintersteen
Last year we finally moved into the twenty-first century with a new web site. We put a tremendous amount of Michael Do by Photo energy and time in making sure it is accurate, timely and useful. This effort is managed by Board member Petra Napolitano and her committee. We record all of our tournament scores as they happen and make an effort to keep members informed when a group travels to any other venue by posting their results as they become available. Please visit our site www. nationaltennisclub.org to view what is happening, what’s going to happen, tournament draws and, of course, some great pictures. Inspired by the world’s video streaming we are in the process of upgrading Beth Winthrop
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Lakewood, NJ (1899) Georgian Court By James Zug Photo by Michael Do by Photo Lakewood, under the direction of Schuyler Wickes, has had another fine season.
It was an historic one: it was exactly a hundred years ago when Lakewood’s greatest product, Jay Gould, won the men’s world championship, 7-1 in Philadelphia in March 1914. Gould’s victory was the only time an American-born player became world champion between the start of regular competition in Neil Smith 1885 and Norty Knox capturing it in 1959.
This year was also the first time Georgian Court University enrolled male undergraduates, so men began to regularly gather again on the famous court.
For the third year in a row, Neil Smith was the Photo by Michael Do by Photo professional-in-residence, a role for which the USCTA gave him the 2013 Professional of the Year Award. Smith is the first regular pro at Lakewood since Frank Forester held court more than a century ago. Smith led twenty-five Tuesday night clinics over the course of the school year, again inspiring the GCU community to take advantage of their precious court. One player, Melissa Mikkelsen, ended up attending tennis tournaments in New York, Philadelphia and Aiken Christian Bullitt, Schuyler Wickes & Marc Lewinstein and led an effort to charter an undergraduate tennis club at GCU. Mikkelsen also ordered some new GCU tennis kit, prominently featuring the new, Jon Crowell designed logo.
The fifth-annual Lakewood Invitational again came off in September. As usual, it was anchored by players
from Boston and Washington meeting halfway in FortonKen by Photo between in central New Jersey. All players got in at least five sets of doubles.
In the spring, Jesmond Dene came through and like all other tennis players on tour, were amazed at this special court. There are thirty-five Vermeer paintings in the world and there are thirty-seven clubs around the world where you can play a proper game of tennis. In other words, Lakewood is like a rare Vermeer. Lakewood Invitational
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Camden Riviere & Josh Dodgson Matt Porter, Jimmy Burke & Steve Virgona Photo by Barney by Photo Tanfield Barney by Photo Tanfield
National League: James Stout & Barney Tanfield (Finalists), Rich Smith & Camden Zach Sacks, Ben Matthews, Camden Riviere, Tony Hollins & James Stout Riviere (Winners) with Temple Grassi Photo by Michael Do by Photo Photo by Barney by Photo Tanfield
Ricardo Smith Barney Tanfield
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Tuxedo Park (1900) Tuxedo Club By Josh Scherer The resurgence of court tennis at Tuxedo continues, due in large part to the tremendous effort of Tuxedo’s head professional Tim Chisholm. Over the last two seasons, courtesyPhoto ofMichael Do assistant professional Josh Dodgson has provided energetic support helping Tim further develop all five racquet sports at Tuxedo. In the last two years, approximately fifty members of the Club have taken up court tennis. Highlighting the heightened activity on court, we had record participation in Pennant, a club competition consisting of 4 teams: Greevy’s Greats, Moore’s Magicians, Gannon’s Gladiators and Forrester’s Fanatics. Over 100 matches and Rob Silvay 2,500 games were played by fifty-four enthusiastic competitors! deference to large events associated with the opening of the new court in Chicago and the reopening of Boston’s The surge of enthusiasm for the game by this new court, Tuxedo cancelled Hadden Tomes. Not to fear, crop of players has also translated into significantly Hadden Tomes and the associated revelry will return in greater travel and participation at tournaments across the the 2014 – 2015 season! country. In the 2013–2014 season, members travelled to Boston (Raise the Roof, USCTA 40s and 50s), 2014 Gold Racquets Chicago (Wharton Cup, USCTA 60s and 70s), New The 112th Gold Racquets Tournament was completed York (Etchebaster, Silver Racquets), Philadelphia (Lord amidst fantastic camaraderie, a high-level racquet sports Percival Cup), and Washington, DC (Cherry Blossom). play, wonderful social events and a dose of ‘winter Emphasizing this emerging travel trend, Tuxedo members wonderland’ with over three feet of snow. All North also represented the Club in racquets at the Canadian American clubs were represented at the tournament, Amateurs in Montreal, the U.S. Amateurs in Detroit and and even with a number of consistent event participants the Kendrick Cup in New York. having scheduling conflicts, this was the largest Gold Racquets in history. The author feels a brief but heartfelt During the season, the club hosted two events: the 112th ‘thank you’ must go out to Barbara Regna, Guy Devereux, Gold Racquets and one leg of the World Championship and their respective committees for all their hard work in Eliminators. Conspicuously missing from the season’s making the 112th Gold Racquets such a great success. calendar was the Hadden Tomes Tournament. In Gold Racquet singles. With a strong field of sixteen competitors, including former winners Pat Winthrop and Bradley Allen, the Singles competition delivered an exciting display of court tennis. Ultimately the tournament was dominated by Mark Mathias, at the time of competition a fellow at Prince’s Court. Mark breezed
Photo courtesyPhoto of Tuxedo into the finals with relatively straightforward wins over newcomer Ben Stein (6-0, 6-1), Ben Cook (6-1, 6-3) and Danny McBride (6-3, 6-0). Facing Mark in the finals was Lex Miron, who faced a more challenging path to his last match. He won his initial contest against Nick Jones handily (6-1, 6-0), but then faced two former champions, Bradley Allen in the quarterfinals (1-6, 6-3, 6-5) and Pat Winthrop in the semifinals (6-0, 6-1). In a hard fought finals Lex quickly dropped the first two sets and eventually ceded the title after making a strong run Gold Racquet - Lex Miron, Guy Devereux & Mark Mathias at a turnaround in the third set. The final score was 6-2, 6-3, 6-5.
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The Cuspidor With the continuous introduction by Tim Chisholm of new talent to the Tuxedo court tennis population, the Cuspidor Court Tennis doubles event has continued to grow. This year’s event attracted fifty-three participants competing in three divisions. Competitive and entertaining play over the four day tournament delivered courtesyPhoto of Michael Do the following results:
Moore Division – Guy Devereux (Tuxedo) and Ben Cook (Aiken) defeated Mark Mathias (Washington) and Dan Laukitis (Tuxedo) 6-5, 6-4.
Forrester Division – Josh Scherer (Tuxedo) and Greg Romero (Tuxedo) defeated Amanda Avedissian (Newport) and Arnold Spangler (Tuxedo) 6-4, 4-6, 6-5. Josh Scherer Gannon Division – Rich Mueller (Tuxedo) and Tracey Aberman (Newport) defeated Joe Ehrlich (Tuxedo) and Chris Bruner (Tuxedo) 6-5, 6-5.
World Championship Eliminator Match The World Championship Eliminators between Tuxedo’s own Tim Chisholm finalist and Camden Riviere, was initially slated to provide a unique and thrilling start to the 112th Gold Racquets Tournament. A severe winter storm required that the match be postponed a week. courtesyPhoto of Club Tuxedo The first leg of the Eliminator series between Chisholm- Riviere delivered a level of play only occasionally seen on Tuxedo’s court, providing an entertaining experience for those able to attend. We apologize to all of you who were unable to travel to Tuxedo and who requested streaming coverage. The Tuxedo Club made every effort to deliver online access to the match, but unfortunately our early- 20th Century wiring was not up to the task. Plans are in the works to rectify this situation. Ultimately, Chisholm Josh Dodgson, Rich Mueller, Tracy Aberman, Joe, Arie & Ella Ehrlich, with Chris Bruner struggled to hold off his former protégé, losing in 3 straight sets (6-3, 6-5, 6-3).
Tuxedo Club Champions Men’s Singles – Alan McHugh Men’s Doubles – Guy Devereux and Charles de Casteja A Class Handicap Men’s Doubles – Dan Laukitis and Photo courtesyPhoto of Michael Do Charles de Casteja B Class Handicap Men’s Singles – Jay Wilkins B Class Handicap Men’s Doubles – Doug Ewing and Rich Mueller 4th Annual Turkey Handicap – Chris Heffernan
Archie Gwathmey
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Aiken, SC (1903) Aiken Tennis Club By Dacre Stoker Photo by Michael Do by Photo Our season opened up in September with a fall league, which was held on Monday nights. This is a team event where participating players are placed onto two teams and then separated into two divisions per team based on handicap. Matches are held between 5-8pm and are accompanied by a spirited social atmosphere with much coaching and good- natured ribbing from the dedans.
Once again our Calhoun Witham Handicap Doubles Clayton Vaughters with Peter Pell Tournament attracted a large field of twenty-one teams, This past year saw a lot of pool activity in our Clubroom. this year we introduced a second division; one for players We were able to complete our handicap singles Bottle Pool with handicaps above fifty-five. The 35-54 division included Championship for 2013. In the finals between our two best sixteen teams Colm O’Shea and Oliver Hawkins of Holyport pool players, Morgan Milner defeated Duncan Rutherfurd UK, defeated Michael Moore and Martin Whitmer, Prince’s two games to nil in a match that was filled with marvelous Court and Aiken 4-6, 6-5, 6-1. In the B Division for displays of skill and strategy. Highlighted by a twenty- handicaps 55 and over Shannon Ellis and Warren Dempsey five point run on his first turn, Morgan’s victory was a defeated Henry Cato and Cheryl Glance 6-5, 3-6, 6-5. testament to his ability to make points and billiards while leaving his opponent with little or nothing to work with. A full house was entertained as Rob Fahey played Camden Notwithstanding the onslaught, Duncan closed both games Riviere in an exhibition match on November 13th, with a so that he was within striking distance of victory in both. portion of the proceeds going towards the efforts to bring The many members who attended the event were treated to court tennis to Daniel Island, Charleston S. C. Spectators a display of talent and accuracy of the highest quality from were thrilled, as always, to see such a high level of tennis on both players. our court, and we received a short presentation and progress report by Greg Van Schaack and representatives of the Daniel The clubroom saw increased activity on Thursday nights with Island Club. the launching of periodic Backgammon evenings organized by Joe Aulisi. These events got both beginners and advanced players involved by setting up a couple of boards and playing
Photo by Michael Do by Photo Chouette where players can get advice from their more knowledgeable team members. We plan to continue this new activity next year.
We held our Hank Honeck Handicap Doubles Bisque Tournament in early January; teams were created in such a way as to place players on the court who normally do not have an opportunity to play together. To honor Hank’s love of the “bisque”, we utilize a bisque or a half bisque in addition Ben Cook to handicapping the matches. As usual this format builds club
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unity and camaraderie. After the finals, Hank’s widow Sandy hosted a wonderful brunch in our Clubroom, where we were treated to a few stories about Hank’s very pleasant nature both on and off the court. Michael Do by Photo
In April, the Knox Doubles attracted a field of thirteen teams, where each team played a round robin schedule of at least two matches in four pools. The top two teams in each pool advanced to the quarterfinal round, winners then advanced to the semi-finals and then to the finals on Sunday afternoon. The social events were well attended even if we had to move the Saturday dinner indoors due to heavy rain. Sunday saw an Rakesh Jasani all Aiken final with Rakesh Jasani and Jason Mengel defeating from Aiken and Memphis; Joseph Meyer from Atlanta and Geoff Ellis and Michael Sullivan in two sets. Wednesday Aiken; and Michael Moore from Arlington, VA, and Aiken. night dinners continue to be a mainstay at our club with As usual we are grateful for the efforts by many club members many of our volunteer cooks displaying outstanding culinary who volunteer their time on a variety of committees to skills. The dinners have an avid following of club members organize the events throughout the season. who regularly attend the event.
The ATC invited five new members this past year to our Club. They were Joseph Aulisi, from Aiken and Saratoga, NY; Brian Owens from New York and Newport; Dan Mayfield Photo courtesyPhoto of Club Tennis Aiken
2014 Knox Tournament - Dacre Stoker, Geoff Ellis, Jason Mengel, Linda Knox, Rakesh Jasani, Michael Sullivan & Rick Preston
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Boston (1904) of all involved, Boston’s court tennis legacy shall endure. Tennis & Racquet Club Not long after the court’s opening, T&R hosted the By Ken Forton National Open, a tournament for US-based pros and amateurs. In early round play, excellent performances came from Jeremy Wintersteen and Tony Hollins. Steve I am happy to report that Lake Tambour has dried up Virgona, fresh off a British Open singles victory over and the Tennis & Racquet Club (T&R) court tennis Bryn Sayers, met Camden Riviere in the final. Cam court is back in business. After being on a USCTA started strong, but Steve fought back in the second set. tournament hiatus for a few years, we have fixed our roof, Ultimately, however, Cam took it in three sets. I cannot refurbished our court, and hosted a number of national express how exciting it was to have a pro tournament back tournaments this year. Thanks must again go out to a at T&R. large list of generous donors, the USCTA, the USCTPF, our club members and staff, and the building owners for In February, we hosted one of the “level” tournaments, their contributions to the roof project. Thanks in part the Burke Cup. Twenty-two participants from a number to the renovations and in part to the efforts of our pros, of clubs began play on Friday morning and ended the court tennis grew at a quick pace. Court hours were up evening with a fun cocktail party. Of note was Chase (one day we clocked fourteen hours on court!), with over Richter, who picked up the game in Newport and is now a twenty new players picking up the game. student at Boston College and made it to the semi-finals; we see a promising tennis career in him. Two hometown Appropriately, the first official post-renovation event on boys, Matt Breuer and Eric Shabshelowitz, made it to the court was the Raise the Roof weekend, which celebrated final, with Breuer taking the gold medal. the court’s restoration. It was a memorable weekend of great competition, camaraderie, and (often late night) Not content with the current ladies offerings on the revelry. The heart of it was a three-day, thirty-team, five- calendar, ten Newporters, led by captain Petra Napolitano, division doubles tournament, with participants hailing and eight Bostonians, led by captain Helen Grassi, from all corners of the court tennis world. The teams of christened an annual inter-club tournament, the Bread & Lex Miron & Todd Meringoff, Adam Inselbuch & Geoff Roses. Boston took the first trophy six matches to four. Ellis, Helen Grassi & Paul Bolster, Marc Lewinstein & This tournament was the first for some of our newest lady Josh Scherer, and Adam Haselkorn & Dan Herrick won tennis players and was a great way to encourage ladies their divisions. The weekend’s events were rounded out from both clubs to travel and to play competitively. In by a Racquets tournament, won by Ryan Hayes and Pat May, we also hosted an intra-club tournament for new Winthrop, and several well-attended parties and dinners. ladies, the Mint Julep, which attracted over a dozen The membership of the Tennis & Racquet Club was players. These tournaments exemplify T&R’s support for humbled and honored by the number of out-of-town the ladies’ game. guests who made the journey. As a result of the efforts In April, we hosted the U.S. 40s and 50s. A quality field of players from every active club in the country gathered for a continued celebration of the renovated court at the T&R. Large crowds showed their support for the superb
Photo by Michael Do by Photo play from both veteran and up-and-coming players. Special mention must be made of John Prenn, who is over 60 and played in both the 40s and 50s, both singles and doubles. As a result, he played 14 sets of tennis on Saturday (!) and still had enough energy on Sunday to take the 50s singles and doubles (with Alan McHugh). Lex Miron won the 40s singles, and Wintersteen and Ben Cook won the doubles.
Garrett Gates & Alex Spence Later in the month, we hosted the Ladies Invitational, which included two quite incredible cocktail parties. The
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the fifth season of T&R’s Winter League was a record- breaking success. We had so many players that the format will have to be changed next year. Congratulations to Captain Laura Bostwick and her team, Absolute Players,
Photo by Steph Stevens by Photo for taking the Champions Cup. At this writing, the T&R has 194 players with an RTO handicap, 90 of whom are active (at least one match in twelve months). One-hundred fourteen T&R players are USCTA members. Thanks to our pros, Jimmy Burke and Tony Hollins, for their efforts. Thanks also to Club Manager Tom Dobbins and Finance Manager and Masseuse Janice Pearson. Thanks also go to the T&R Tennis Committee (Arthur Drane, Dick Brickley, Jimmy Brad Ursprung Burke, Tony Hollins, Ken Forton, Jeff Horine, Jeremy Wintersteen, Matt Mitchell, and Helen Grassi), chaired first was on Friday night at the club and was co-sponsored by Arthur Drane, and to others who help with T&R by the club’s Board of Governors. The second was tennis- tennis throughout the year. themed, including the food, and was hosted at the home of Matt Mitchell and Magda Malak. Amanda Avedissian T&R Club Champions won the final over our own Nicole McNeil, and Avedissian Singles – Patrick Winthrop and Petra Napolitano defeated Suzy Schwartz and Helen Ladies Singles – Nicole McNeil Grassi in a close 6-2, 6-5 match. Doubles – Shawn Herlihy & Todd Meringoff Mixed Doubles – Tom Horton & Nicole McNeil As usual, the T&R travel teams were successful in a variety B Doubles – Matt Breuer & Bill Connors of out-of-town tournaments. In the Newport Handicap, George Blake Memorial (Handicap Singles) – Ken Forton Wintersteen/Spence won the A division. Dave Tedeschi 30+ – Bill Connors won his division in the Velvet Rope. At the Pell Cup, 40+ – Dan Nagler Arthur Drane won his division. In the Jimmy Knott, 50+ – Scott Paskerian which Newport hosted for us for the last time, Wintersteen Champions Cup (Winter League) – Absolute Players: and Shawn Herlihy made it to the semis. Anders Cohen Chris Blier, Paul Bolster, Laura Bostwick (Capt.), Steuart won the A division of the Chicago Invitational, while Len Botchford, Kevin Clancy, Anders Cohen, Ken Forton, Mazzone won the B division and Drane the C division. David Friedman, Helen Grassi, John Loftus, Henry Helen Grassi was finalist in the U.S. Amateur Mixed Manice, Meghan McCarthy, Stephen Merwin, Matt Doubles. Mitchell, Suzy Schwartz, Eric Silverman, Carl Spevacek
Our Whitney Cup team did well in their first round but was defeated in the second round. Another rebuilding year may be the ticket to next year’s victory. In other tough news, after several years of success at the Patriot
Cup, our annual face-off with Newport, T&R finally Steph Stevens by Photo fell to the National Tennis Club. Ken Forton organized the fifth annual Lakewood Invitational. This fall tennis event continues to attract players from many courts—this year from Philadelphia, Washington, and Boston—to see Gould’s historic court and kick off the season.
Team New England (Tony Hollins, Rich Smith, and Camden Riviere) won the National League again this year. At Prince’s Court, our boys swept New York. Congratulations to the team! In other League news, Greg Van Schaack and John Bigelow
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Philadelphia (1907) The Racquet Club of Philadelphia By Peter Vogt
The past year was hugely successful for court tennis in Barney by Photo Tanfield Philadelphia. We hosted several national events. Our club tournaments were highly competitive and entertaining. While many of the old regulars prevailed, some relative newcomers demonstrated that they are becoming forces to be reckoned with.
Our most important addition this season was our new assistant professional, John Lumley. John made his presence felt immediately by showing great playing skills and enthusiasm for teaching our players how to improve their game. In September, he defeated Camden Riviere Ed Noll was honored for his years at The Racquet Club as Head Professional & in a National League singles match, which put him in a General Manager very small club indeed. Mathias started strongly, winning the first set and taking an early lead in the second, but Winthrop ripped off The tennis season in Philadelphia gets into high gear six games in a row and won the set. Mathias won the with the Jimmy Dunn. This year Rob Whitehouse teamed third set convincingly only to see Winthrop race out to with Rich Smith and avenged last year’s finals loss by a big lead in the fourth. But Pat stalled after he won the beating Barney Tanfield and Lex Miron to win the Open fifth game and Mark came back to take the set and the Division. The other division winners were Ryan Carey match. The doubles final was even more exciting than and Kris Motz in the A, Jim Zug and Gary Swantner the singles. Mathias teamed with James Gould against in the B, Richard Gilder and Jake McCray in the C, Lex Miron and Tom McGinnis in a match that went Baird Standish and Richard Griffith in the D, and Amy five sets. Miron and McGinnis seemed to have matters MacMillan and Jennifer Metzler in the E. well in hand when they jumped out to a 5-1 lead in the fifth set, particularly since Mathias looked tired from his The highlight of the weekend was the dinner honoring earlier singles match against Winthrop. But then the tide Ed Noll, who retired this year after more than forty years turned and Mathias and Gould cut the deficit to 5-4. At of service. Ed started as a teenaged assistant pro under this point, McGinnis stepped up and made several game- Jimmy Dunn and went on to become head professional saving shots. But McGinnis saved his best for match and then general manager. He was responsible for much point, returning a superb Mathias railroad for a winner of the Club’s success on and off the court during his tenure by hitting it off the winning gallery bandeau. here. Among many funny and moving testimonials, the best moments came when Mike Noll, also a former Teams from Aiken, Chicago, Washington, New York, and RCOP tennis pro, gave tribute to his father. Thanks Ed Tuxedo spent St. Patrick’s Day weekend in Philadelphia for all that you did for us! competing for the Lord Percival Cup. The RCOP fielded two teams but neither was able to gain the final. Instead, Fittingly, the Noll Cup was held in Philadelphia in it was the New York team hoisting the plate after beating January. A strong field of players vied for the trophy. one Washington team in the semi-final and the other in The last two men left standing were Dick Tanfield and the final. Geoff Ellis who played an epic final. In the end, youth trumped experience as Ellis squeaked the match out 6-5 Philadelphians enjoyed great success at several levels of in the third. the national championships. Dick Tanfield won the U.S. 70s singles and doubles. Paul Monaghan won the U.S. The U.S. Amateur came to town in March. In the Under 21 singles for the third consecutive year and the singles, Jon Crowell had a great three set win over Danny Under 21 doubles, while Spencer Yager and Sebastian McBride before succumbing to Mark Mathias in the Yager were the runners-up in the Under 18 doubles.In the semis. The final between Mathias and Pat Winthrop was Club championships, Jon Crowell successfully defended a showcase of two of the best young players in the game. both his singles and doubles titles. He teamed with
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Christian Bullitt to beat Norris Jordan and Tom Brownlie in the doubles and triumphed over surprise finalist Kenny Soffer in the singles. Crowell added another title to his resume when he partnered with Sydney Waldron to beat Kathy Carson and Peter Vogt in the mixed doubles. The full list of club tournament winners is set forth below. StephStevens by Photo
Thanks are due to our outstanding professionals Rob Whitehouse, John Lumley, and James Asher and our hard-working Tennis Committee. The future for court tennis in Philadelphia has never looked brighter as this summer we are replacing our lights and painting the court. Hope to see you on court at the RCOP next season! Philadelphia Club Champions Club Singles Championship Jon Crowell
Club Doubles Championship Christian Bullitt Gary Swantner Jon Crowell Club Mixed Doubles Championship Sydney Waldron Jon Crowell Wright Cup Singles Tom Brownlie Hart Cup Singles Bruce Katz Photo by Michael Do by Photo Cooper Cup Chris Bernabei Mirkil Cup Singles Michael Paolini A Class Handicap Tom Brownlie B Class Handicap Tom Brownlie C Class Handicap Kathy Carson Club Doubles Handicap Jay Tackett & Doc Miller Club B Doubles Handicap Joe Spera & Baird Standish Hallahan Cup Doubles Dick Tanfield & Michael Gorsen Most Improved Player Baird Standish Tennis player of the year Tom Brownlie Ted Manges Photo by Michael Do by Photo Photo by StephStevens by Photo
Steve Virgona Photo by Michael Do
John Broussard Peter Vogt
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New York (1918) Racquet & Tennis Club By Zach Sacks Photo by Michael Do by Photo
The Racquet & Tennis Club’s professionals, Mike Gooding, James Stout, and Barney Tanfield, led the club once again to a great season. Along with a well-attended National League match, the USCTA Annual Dinner and Auction, and several matches with travelers from English clubs, the R&TC hosted the following USCTA events this season:
Silver Racquet Amateur Singles New York Open Handicap A, B, & C Singles Whitney Cup U.S. Open Etchebaster Cup U.S. Over 70s Singles and Doubles Zach Sacks B flight to meet Will Hartigan in the finals. In a close match Silver Racquet & New York Open Handicap throughout, Stein’s consistency and avoiding the penthouse The 21st annual Silver Racquet began with a well-attended were just enough for the title. and fittingly boisterous stag dinner on Thursday night in memory of Eddie Ulmann. Generations of fellow batsmen The A handicap draw featured an impressive run to the shared hilarious stories throughout the dinner, helping to build finals from the R&TC’s Tom McGinnis. He ousted former on Ulmann’s considerable lore. The climax of the tributes was A champions Zach Sacks and Peter Pell on his way to face when Racquets, Tennis, and Squash Committee Chairman, Washington’s (via the UK) Mark Mathias in the finals. Mathias Morris Clothier, announced that the Racquets Court would was having quite the weekend, having dropped only eight be rededicated in Ulmann’s honor. games en route to the Invitational finals and defeating, among others, World Racquets Champion James Stout to reach the A Play began in earnest on Friday morning. Singles tennis Handicap finals. titles up for grabs were the Silver Racquet Invitational and three flights of NY Open Handicaps. The weekend also Scheduled to play back-to-back finals beginning at noon on included two strong racquets draws (the Silver Racquet paired Sunday, Mathias dispatched the hard-hitting McGinnis with doubles and the first iteration of the U-35 Handicap Singles) punishing forces and purely-hit floor shots. No matter what and the Silver Racquet Invitational Squash Doubles, which McGinnis tried and how close the game score got, Mathias proved to be one of the highest level amateur doubles squash replied relentlessly with flat, center-struck balls. 8-6 to Mathias tournaments of the year. in the A handicap.
Tennis matches were hotly contested from the start. Notable Next up, the Invitational. Having prevailed over Miron in early matches in the Invitational included tense three setters this year’s Jimmy Knott final in Newport, the mild-mannered between John Prenn vs. Jeremy Wintersteen and Lex Miron Mathias followed a familiar game plan in what, prior to vs. Jonathan Larken. NY Open Handicap matches were first this tournament, was an unfamiliar court. The Brit’s fizzing to eight game affairs. Players representing clubs from around railroads, extrasensory anticipation, and pure strokes proved the world displayed plenty of athletic prowess and exciting too much for an on-form Miron. In a fantastic display of matches throughout the NY Open Handicap flights. As an tennis overall, Mathias prevailed in a close two sets. example, Paris’ Philippe Travis ousted seven-time US national squash champion Julian Illingworth in the first round of the Whitney Cup B flight. Defending champion New York began the weekend ready to make a run at a third straight title. Last year’s finalists Following the 550+ strong, always epic dinner dance on Greentree-Aiken entered with hopes of claiming its first title Saturday night, battles of will characterized the latter rounds of since 2010. Completing the six-team field were veteran teams play on Sunday morning. The R&TC’s own newcomer from Philadelphia, New England, Washington, and Tuxedo- Chicago. Peter Roessler found a relatively easy route through the middle of the C draw to the finals against Tuxedo’s Josh Scherer. Play in Group I (New England, New York, Tuxedo-Chicago) Roessler’s good gets and use of a racquets-inspired force paved started Friday morning with New England taking on Tuxedo- his way to the title. Chicago. In taking the first four matches in convincing fashion, dropping fewer than two games per set, New England Paddle tennis maven Ben Stein cruised through the handicap announced loudly its return. In Group II (Greentree-Aiken,
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Philadelphia, Washington), Greentree-Aiken dropped only unceremoniously neutralized Stout’s otherwise brilliant play. one set in a 5-0 win over Philadelphia. Riviere stamped firmly his mark on his third U.S. Open Singles title, dropping only one game in the finals. With With New York taking on Tuxedo-Chicago and Philadelphia’s Chisholm, and in dominating fashion, Riviere also went on battling Washington, Group II play started late Friday to capture his third U.S. Open Doubles title over Stout and afternoon and continued on Saturday morning. Despite many Gooding. close games, New York and Washington each moved out of the round with 5-0 wins. Etchebaster Cup With a record forty-nine entrants, this year’s Etchebaster Cup Second round matches featured New England vs. New York was a resounding success. Held jointly with the racquets’ and Greentree-Aiken vs. Washington. The New York vs. New equivalent of the Etchebaster, the Kendrick Cup, multi- England match was exciting up and down the roster, with talented racquet sports enthusiasts filled both draws. A high top-quality tennis on display. In the end, New York prevailed level of play pervaded throughout the tournament to leave two 4-1, reaching the finals for the third year in a row. While relatively new players, Peter Cipriano and Will Hartigan, in the Greentree-Aiken vs. Washington skirmish included three Sunday’s finals. Cipriano’s consistent length and home court hotly-contested, three-set matches, last year’s finalists moved knowledge prevailed over Hartigan’s considerable athleticism. on to the finals with a 5-0 win. In short, the weekend made clear that the tide of young talent is indeed rising. Sunday’s final started with the seniors on the East Court (Simon Aldrich/Bob Hay vs. Bruce Manson/Chris Moore) Over 70s and number four teams on the West Court (Rakesh Jasani/ The U.S. 70s championship attracted a small but enthusiastic Jason Mengel vs. Antony Smithie/Will Thompson). Within group of participants. The evergreen Dick Tanfield of RCOP an hour, Greentree-Aiken was up 2-0 in matches. At number progressed through to the final with little resistance, seeing one, Cook and West were determined to close the match in off en route two R&TC members, Bardyl Tirana and Michael Greentree/Aiken’s favor. Behind a circumspect serving plan Flinn. In the other half of the draw, Jonathan Pardee of and consistent, high-energy play, Ben Cook and Addison Newport came up against a very determined John McLean. West clinched the Whitney Cup for Greentree-Aiken with an The two battled over three hours, with the younger Pardee impressive straight set win over Spike Willcocks/Chris Arriz. prevailing narrowly in what was the match of the tournament. Dropping only one match of fifteen played in its championship The singles final saw a fresh-legged Tanfield race away with the run, Greentree-Aiken took the Whitney Cup with authority! first set without dropping a game. To his credit, Pardee clawed his way back into the match, leveling the second set at four U.S. Open games all. Tanfield gathered his composure and captured the New York City’s relentless Polar Vortex unceremoniously set and the Singles title. greeted many players’ arriving warm from the recent Australian Open in sunny Melbourne. Despite its proximity to the World The first set of the Doubles Final was nip and tuck all the Championship Eliminator, generous support of this year’s U.S. way; but, Tanfield and Pardee just edged it out 6-5. The Open from the USCTA and from many local court tennis New Yorkers, McLean and Flinn, dominated the second set enthusiasts helped to ensure a top-caliber draw. and third sets’ rallies with strong volleying and determined retrieving, taking the second and third sets 6-4 each. It was The early rounds featured some notable performances. Mike an excellent weekend of tennis overall for the game’s wizened Gooding, R&TC’s Head Professional, put in a great effort troupers. against Kieran Booth, the world’s highest-ranked amateur. While the tight, three-hour contest thrilled the forty-nine year Racquet & Tennis Club Champions old Gooding’s local support base, Booth prevailed in four sets. Booth’s consistent play continued in the quarterfinals; the Club Singles Nicolas Victoir Australian outlasted an on form Ricardo Smith in five close Club Doubles Jonathan Larken & James Willcocks sets. In a bid to capture his second U.S. Open singles title, 1st Class Singles Tom McGinnis James Stout, R&TC’s Head Racquets Professional, kept his 1st Class Doubles Alexis Miron & Peter Pell hometown supporters engaged with a four set win over Ben 2nd Class Singles Peter Cipriano Matthews in the quarterfinals. Stout entered the semifinals 2nd Class Doubles Sam Abernethy & Tom McGinnis against Tim Chisholm, Tuxedo’s Head Professional, as the 3rd Class Singles Alex Daigh underdog. In what was perhaps the most exciting match of the 3rd Class Doubles Alex Daigh & Edmund Ross tournament, Stout and Chisholm exchanged blistering pace, 4th Class Singles Shepard Skiff bewildering spin, and stunning gets throughout the five set 4th Class Doubles Cryder Bancroft & Jonathan Kitchen thriller. In the end, Stout out-touched the veteran Chisholm, 6-5 in the fifth.
Camden Riviere put his World Championship caliber form on full display through to the finals, losing a total of only nine games. In the Finals, Riviere’s impeccable control
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CHICAGO (1924) The Racquet Club Of Chicago By An Observer
Another tremendous season marked the second year Steph Stevens by Photo for the Racquet Club of Chicago. Play amongst our membership has been steadily increasing as more members took up the game and our existing player base continued to play and improve their games. The court is booked on average seventy-five hours per week with lessons, matches, clinics, leagues and tournaments.
The Chicago Invitational weekend kicked off the season in October and was a huge success both on and off the court. Sixty players competed in four divisions in some very competitive tennis.
Joe Tomaino served an unreturnable serve at match point to win the C Division with Arthur Drane over Jay Dick Ryan Leonard and John Broussard. Len Mazzone and Charles Buaron took the B Division with a close win over John women’s handicap singles tournament —were held on Murphy and Ben Ringrose. the same weekend and attracted players from Chicago, Newport, Boston, Washington and the UK. Freddy Despite being hit in the head by a ball in the semifinals, Adam teamed up with Davis Anderson to win the Mixed Jamie DeYoung showed his mettle by winning the A over Helen Grassi and Jason Briggs. Division with Anders Cohen. They defeated the favorites — Adam Inselbuch and Rowan Carroll — in a match The Anne Boleyn final featured two former collegiate that featured fast volley exchanges at net, classic length, lawn tennis stars — Elizabeth Dolan and Farley Lansing and fierce forcing of the openings. — both of Chicago. Lansing took the match 8-3. Good competitive matches, fantastic food and lots of laughs Greg Van Schaack and Steve Virgona won the Open combined for a successful weekend in Chicago. Division over Rich Smith and Jeremy Wintersteen. Van Schaack and Virgona won the first set handily, but The U.S. 60s were held during the Final Eliminator Wintersteen and Smith were not going down without a weekend in March. Greg Van Schaack captured his sixth fight and won the second set 6-4. The standard of play consecutive singles title over Charles Johnstone — 6-5, from the amateurs was high in the final set as Smith and 6-3. Van Schaack, partnered with Howard McMorris Virgona upped the pace. Van Schaack had amazing reflex to claim his sixth doubles title over Johnstone and Vern volleys from the galleries while Wintersteen defended Cassin — 6-4, 6-3. against Virgona’s dedans forces with tremendous skill. At 40-all, match point, Van Schaack played a superb The club also hosted the second and third legs of the reaction volley to the base of the tambour to clinch the first eliminator matches and the Final Eliminator match match 6-1, 4-6, 6-5. to determine the 2014 World Championship challenger. The first eliminator was played between Steve Virgona Chicago hosted several USCTA tournaments during and Bryn Sayers. With Head Professional, Steve Virgona, the year including the Wharton Cup, the U.S. Amateur looking to get to the World Championship for the third Mixed Doubles, the Anne Boleyn Handicap Singles and consecutive time, the club was in a state of excitement. the U.S. 60s Singles and Doubles. Wes Koontz won the Virgona had defeated Sayers in the first match at the Wharton Cup in a tight match over surprise finalist, Dara Queens Club and needed one more win in Chicago to Walsh from Prince’s Court. The match could have gone get to the Final Eliminator. either way, but Koontz consistently won the key points. Gary Multer staged a comeback, saving two match Over 110 spectators packed the club on the night of the points, to win the consolation final over Webber Scott. match and anticipation was high, as for many it was their The U.S. Amateur Mixed and the Anne Boleyn — a first glimpse of world championship level tennis. To no one’s surprise, the crowd favorite was decidedly Virgona
Page 48 2013-2014 Annual Report as Sayers, although one of the world’s top players, had Our second season came to a close with our club never played on the Chicago court was an unknown championships, which, as always were keenly contested! entity. Thanks to our pro staff for their hard work throughout the season and for making the game so enjoyable for Virgona took the first two sets easily winning 6-2, 6-3. A our membership. We have more than 120 active players, “not up” call against Sayers was a turning point, however, court usage is at an all-time high and our members are as Sayers, dissatisfied with the call, came back with a actively participating in leagues, clinics, tournaments new intensity. After a back and forth set, Sayers took and social matches. We are looking forward to hosting the lead at four-all and won the third set 6-4. The fourth USCTA events in the 2014-15 season. set belonged to Sayers who upped the pace with Virgona making errors and missing targets. Sayers won the set 6-1. Chicago Club Champions
Virgona took a 4-1 lead in the fifth set, but Sayers dug Singles Club Championship: Marty Kinsella deep and brought the score back to 4-3. The crowd was going wild as Virgona went up 5-3 only to have Sayers Doubles Club Championship: Marty Kinsella fight back to five-all. Sayers, down 40-15, fought off Kirk Baldwin multiple match points to win the set and the second leg 6-5. Ladies Club Championship: Priscilla Rand Depree
Forty-eight hours later another packed house awaited “B” Club Championship: Graham Bayly the third and final match as all were hoping to see the same caliber of tennis, but with a different result. They “A” Handicap Singles: Brad Schwalm were not disappointed. Sayers took the first set 6-1, but Virgona coming back from being down three, won the “B” Handicap Singles: Billy Fetridge second set 6-4 and the third set 6-1. Despite a valiant effort by Sayers, Virgona kept the pressure on and won Club Handicap Doubles: Drew McNally the final set and a ticket to the Final Eliminator, 6-3. Graham Bayly
The Final Eliminator between Virgona and Camden Holiday Handicap Doubles: Mark Geall Riviere was a rematch of the 2010 contest when Virgona Jay Leonard beat Riviere in the “thriller from Tuxedo” match seven sets to six. Riviere came out strong and took a 5-1 lead, Western Open Handicap Doubles: Baker Thompson but Virgona fought back to tie the set at 5-all. Virgona Chris Leffingwell fought off several set points, but Riviere took charge and won the set 6-5. Despite some great tennis from both players, Virgona was unable to capitalize on his chances and Riviere, playing a consistent error free game, took the lead after the first day 6-5, 6-3, 6-1, 6-1.
The crowd was anticipating Virgona to stage a comeback in the second day. It was apparent, however that he wasn’t at his best physically, and despite a spirited attempt at a comeback, Riviere proved to be in command. Riviere won the final three sets to claim the right to challenge World Champion Rob Fahey in Melbourne.
In addition to the U.S. 60s during “eliminator week”, courtesyPhoto of GrassiHelen the club ran a Final Eliminator Handicap Doubles. Freddy Adam and Nick Browne defeated Anders Cohen and Amanda Avedissian in a spirited final. The week was a great success in terms of play and was a great advertisement for court tennis in Chicago. The week’s events were well-organized by the Athletic Chairman, Brad Schwalm. 2014 U.S. Mixed Doubles - Davis Anderson, Frederika Adam, Helen Grassi & Jason Briggs
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Washington, DC (1997) International Tennis Club of Washington By Vernon Peterson-Cassin Photo by Michael Do by Photo
The focus at Prince’s Court this year was on giving back. The annual club league tournament was replaced by a new charity league, with teams playing for the right to select worthy recipients for a pot generously donated by one of our members. Each player also committed to making a donation to a charity of his or her choice. The result was the most successful league competition at Prince’s Court in years, as participants competed fiercely for their selected charities. Through the league, Prince’s Court members made a substantial donation to the U.S. Court Tennis Preservation Foundation and contributions to other worthy charities including the Alzheimer’s Foundation, the Capital Area Food Bank, the Cystic Bill Barker Fibrosis Foundation, Free Minds Book Club, HIPS, St. tennis and lawn tennis junior camp this summer. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Unlocking Autism, the Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, and the Prince’s Court continued to host visiting players from Wounded Warrior project. Thanks are due to all the England this year, with Mark Mathias, Ben Boddington, contributors and to Steve Hufford and Ivan Ronaldson and Charlie Harris-Jones each spending several months at for conceiving of and managing the league. Prince’s Court. All three spent hundreds of hours on court, improving their games and offering generous on-court The future of court tennis was very much on our minds instruction. Mark Mathias departed this April after an this year, as Prince’s Court members pushed themselves extraordinary series of amateur victories, including the to give more to the game. Two members agreed to match Gold Racquet, the Silver Racquet, and the U.S. Amateur. a portion of donations given to the USCTPF, prompting a substantial increase in the number of donations Prince’s Court could not have been more pleased with all and a more than 70% increase in total amount, as of our visiting players, and they are all sorely missed. The members supported the critical work of the Foundation success of the program was proved when Neil Mackenzie in developing and preserving the game. Prince’s Court rejoined the club as a full-time assistant professional, members continue to support the exciting work being a position that had been vacant since the departure of done in Charleston and have pledged donations for that Phil Shannon. Neil almost immediately turned his ankle court in 2015. playing lawn tennis, but has learned his lesson and is already back on his feet giving lessons. Developing the junior game is a priority for Prince’s Court, and this year Ellie and Temple Grassi (Chairman In tournament play, we were proud to host two major of Prince’s Court) led an extraordinary effort to spark tournaments this year, the U.S. Ladies Open and the a new commitment to junior coaching nationwide. finals of the National League. The winner of the Ladies Through their generosity, and the hard work of the Open this year was Claire Vigrass, who competed in the USCTPF and the USCTA, we hope to see an increase finals against Amanda Avedissian. Ms. Vigrass lost only in the number and talent of junior players for years to one game during the course of the tournament, which we come. Prince’s Court juniors are already taking part in believe is a record for a sanctioned Open event. new coaching opportunities this summer, including the junior camp in Tuxedo. Meanwhile, club professionals A large crowd turned out to watch the National League Ivan Ronaldson and Neil Mackenzie have joined with finals, and to attend the Club’s annual holiday party lawn tennis professionals at Regency to create a combined (complete with a court tennis themed wine-tasting
Page 50 2013-2014 Annual Report competition hosted by Steve Hufford). Camden Riviere and Rich Smith of New England played against James Stout and Barney Tanfield of New York. Although New England carried the day, both teams played extremely well Photo by Michael Do by Photo and showed exemplary sportsmanship. Alan Goulty and Miguel Browne won the wine-tasting event with their tennis-inspired reviews of red and white wines.
As always, Prince’s Court hosted its annual Cherry Blossom tournament, the brainchild of Ryan Carey and Michael Do. This year’s tournament was Wimbledon-inspired, complete with court décor, apparel, and strawberries and cream during the Sunday finals. Kris Motz, always ready to lend his expertise to the event, constructed grass-court ping pong tables before the tournament dinner, as well as a court tennis ping pong table complete with penthouses Chase Motz and Noah Motz and tambour (“jeu de pong,” anyone?).
Club members Christine Donovan, Alan Goulty, and Mark Philpott competed with Ballarat players in the traditional competition for “Kinky,” the boxing kangaroo.
The kangaroo flag now proudly hangs in Prince’s Court, Michael Do by Photo awaiting another challenger.
Finally, Ivan and Christy Ronaldson did their part for the future of the game this year, giving birth on January 9 to Liliana Ronaldson. Ivan is already hard at work training her hand-eye coordination and motor skills, while Prince’s Court President Vern Peterson-Cassin lectures her on the important work of the Court Tennis Preservation Foundation. We look forward to seeing her on court soon. Greg Faron & Vern Peterson-Cassin Photo by Michael Do by Photo Michael Do by Photo
Ryan Carey John Motz
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Anders Cohen Barney Tanfield, Jane Lippincott & Rich Smith Photo by Michael Do by Photo Michael Do by Photo
Antony Smithie Ben Cook Photo by Michael Do by Photo Michael Do by Photo
Cherry Blossom Hula- Michael Do, Arthur Whitcomb, Ryan Carey & Brit Elmore Arthur Whitcomb
Page 52 2013-2014 Annual Report Photo by Steph Stevens by Photo Photo by Steph Stevens by Photo
“Lost the Chase” Jim Zug with Jeremy Wintersteen Photo by Michael Do by Photo Michael Do by Photo
Charles de Casteja Kevin Shea Photo by Michael Do by Photo Michael Do by Photo
Danny McBride Phoebe Livingston
Page 53 USCTA Photo by Michael Do by Photo Michael Do by Photo
Laura Bostwick, Sarah Hamilton, Shirley Freitag & Beth Winthrop Jennifer Metzler Zuerner Photo by Michael Do by Photo Michael Do by Photo
Amy MacMillan Mary Livingston Photo by MelissaQuintal by Photo
Ladies Invitational
Page 54 2013-2014 Annual Report U.S. Rankings Photo by Michael Do by Photo
Nicolas Victoir Photo by MelissaQuintal by Photo
Amanda Avedissian Photo courtesyPhoto of Prince’sCourt Note: The Top 25 List includes amateur players who are U.S. residents and who are members of the USCTA. This list is published four times a year - for the Silver Racquet, Gold Racquet, U.S. Amateur, and Annual Report. There is a requirement to have at least one recorded singles match in the Real Tennis Online handicap system in the six months prior to the Silver Racquet List and in the three months prior to the Gold Racquet, Amateur, and Annual Report Lists. To join the USCTA, or to inquire about your membership status, contact your Club Professional. The Real Tennis Online (RTO) system, which is for both professionals and amateurs, is used by players in the U.S., England, Australia, and France. All American clubs utilize the system. For more information on it, log onto www.realtennisonline.com. The US Court Tennis Preservation Foundation is a co-owner of the RTO system and underwrites its operation for the benefit of court tennis in the U.S. and abroad. If you have any questions or comments, please contact your Club Professional or Gary Swantner at [email protected]. Members of the USCTA’s Handicap & Ranking Committee include Bob Buettner, Ryan Carey, Ken Forton, Marty Kinsella, Morgan Purvis, Ivan Ronaldson, Ricardo Smith, Gary Swantner, Barney Tanfield, Jim Paul Monaghan & John Harkins Wharton, Arthur Whitcomb, Jeremy Wintersteen, and P.J. Yeatman.
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2 Newport Handicap Doubles 0 June 19-23, 2013 - NTC - Newport 1 3 10-3 10-7 10-4 10-1 10-5 10-5 8-5 8-6 8-7 8-7 8-6 8-4
6-5 10-3 10-2 10-7 10-2 8-5 10-0 8-7 8-6 10-1 10-5 10-6
10-6 10-7 7*-7 9-6 10-3 9-8 10-7 10-3 9-8 10-2 10-5 10-5 10-1 10-5 10-5 9-5 10-4 6*-6
7-6 10-9 10-3 9-4 10-4 8-7 7-3 10-5 8-5 8-3 7-3 9-3
Page 56 2013-2014 Annual Report Clothier Cup July 5-6, 2013 - NTC - Newport 6
Velvet Rope July 19-21, 2013 - NTC - Newport
Lippincott Jane by Photo
2013 U.S. Clothier Cup Team Pell Cup August 15-18, 2013 - NTC - Newport 5-6,6-2,6-45-6,6-2,6-4 6-1,6-26-1,6-2 6-4,6-36-4,6-3 3-6,6-4,6-43-6,6-4,6-4 6-0,6-26-0,6-2
6-3,6-26-3,6-2 6-2,6-26-2,6-2 6-5,6-36-5,6-3 6-5,6-56-5,6-5 6-5,6-36-5,6-3 6-1,6-26-1,6-2 6-3,6-56-3,6-5 6-3,6-06-3,6-0 6-0,6-36-0,6-3 6-4,4-6,6-56-4,4-6,6-5 6-5,6-36-5,6-3 6-4,6-26-4,6-2
6-1,4-6,6-56-1,4-6,6-5 def.def. 5-6,6-4,6-45-6,6-4,6-4 6-4,6-16-4,6-1 6-4,6-36-4,6-3 6-2,6-36-2,6-3 6-5,6-26-5,6-2 6-4,6-46-4,6-4 6-4,5-6,6-56-4,5-6,6-5 6-5,6-26-5,6-2 3-6,6-2,6-43-6,6-2,6-4 6-4,6-46-4,6-4 Page 57 USCTA
2 Jimmy Knott Juniors Singles 0 September 27-29, 2013 - NTC - Newport October 4-6, 2013 - NTC - Newport 1 Under 12 Singles Will Harkins def. Tess Browne 4-2 3 Ben Dickinson def. Bennett Van Liew 5-1 Erik Barker def. Tess Browne 6-0 Ben Dickinson def. Tess Browne 4-2 Erik Barker def. Will Harkins 6-0 Tess Browne def. Bennett Van Liew 4-2 Erik Barker def. Ben Dickinson 5-0 Ben Dickinson def. Will Harkins 4-2 Erik Barker def. Bennett Van Liew 6-0 Will Harkins def. Bennett Van Liew 3-2 Final: Erik Barker def. Ben Dickinson 10-1 Under 15 Singles Ben Dickinson def. Arthur Browne 5-2 Erik Barker def. Ben Dickinson 6-0 Erik Barker def. Arthur Browne 6-0 Ben Dickinson def. Scott Harkins 6-2 Scott Harkins def. Arthur Browne 6-1 Erik Barker def. Scott Harkins 6-0 Pete Dickinson def. Bennett Van Liew 5-2 Tess Browne def. Bennett Van Liew 4-1 Will Harkins def. Pete Dickinson 4-2 Will Harkins def. Bennett Van Liew 5-1 Tess Browne def. Pete Dickinson 5-2 Will Harkins def. Tess Browne 4-3
Final: Erik Barker def. Will Harkins 10-0
Juniors Doubles October 4-6, 2013 - NTC - Newport
Photo courtesyPhoto of Club Tennis National the Jimmy Knott: Lex Miron, Mark Mathias & Jeremy Wintersteen
Page 58 2013-2014 Annual Report Chicago Invitational October 17-20, 2013 - RCC - Chicago
8-7 8-6 8-6 8-6 8-5 8-7 8-5 8-6 8-7 8-7 8-6 8-4
6-3 6-1 6-2 6-4 6-5 6-1 6-1 6-1 6-4 6-2 6-2 6-0 6-4 6-5 6-5 6-1 6-2 6-2 6-1 6-2
6-3 6-2 6-4 6-2 6-2 6-4 6-2 6-5 6-5 6-3 6-1 6-5 6-2 6-2 6-3 6-1 6-3 6-3 6-2 6-4
Page 59 USCTA Raise the Roof - Boston U.S. Ladies Open Singles October 25-27, 2013 - T&RC - Boston November 1-3, 2013 - ITCW - Washington
8-6 8-7 8-4 8-5 8-1 8-7
Photo courtesyPhoto of Prince’sCourt
U.S. Ladies Open - Kathy Carson, Melissa Purcell, Amanda Avedissian & Claire Vigrass
Page 60 2013-2014 Annual Report U.S. Ladies Open Doubles Silver Racquet November 1-3, 2013 - ITCW - Washington November 8-10, 2013 - R&TC - New York
Photo by Michael Do by Photo Photo by Fredrika Adam Fredrika by Photo
US Mixed & Anne Boleyn Lex Miron
Page 61 USCTA NY Open Handicap - A Division NY Open Handicap - B Division November 8-10, 2013 - R&TC - New York November 8-10, 2013 - R&TC - New York
Photo by Michael Do by Photo Ben Stein Photo by Michael Do by Photo Michael Do by Photo
John Olympitis Tyler Gaffney
Page 62 2013-2014 Annual Report NY Open Handicap - C Division November 8-10, 2013 - R&TC - New York 8-5
Page 63 USCTA Calhoun Witham November 15-17, 2013 - ATC - Aiken 6-3,6-5 6-3,6-3 6-3,6-56-0,6-1 6-3,6-36-1,6-2 6-2,3-6,6-56-0,6-1 6-1,6-26-5,6-1 6-2,3-6,6-53-6,6-4,6-4 1-6,6-1,6-36-5,6-1 3-6,6-4,6-46-4,6-4 1-6,6-1,6-35-6,6-5,6-5 6-4,6-46-2,6-5 5-6,6-5,6-53-6,6-4,6-3 6-2,6-5 3-6,6-4,6-3 4-6,6-5,6-3 4-6,6-4,6-4 4-6,6-5,6-36-4,0-6,6-5 4-6,6-4,6-46-3,6-4 6-4,0-6,6-56-2,6-2 6-5,4-6,6-56-3,6-4 6-4,3-6,6-46-2,6-2 6-5,4-6,6-56-1,6-2 6-4,3-6,6-46-2,6-1 6-1,6-26-3,6-1 5-6,6-4,6-36-2,6-1 6-3,6-16-3,6-5 5-6,6-4,6-3 6-3,6-5
6-0,6-1 6-0,6-1 6-2,6-2 6-2,6-2 6-1,3-6,6-5 6-1,3-6,6-5 6-0,6-3 6-0,6-3 6-3,6-5 6-3,6-5 6-3,6-2 6-3,6-2 6-4,2-6,6-5 6-4,2-6,6-5 6-4,6-4 6-4,6-4 2-6,6-5,6-5 2-6,6-5,6-5 6-0,6-2 6-0,6-2 Photo by Michael Do by Photo
Page 64 2013-2014 Annual Report Jimmy Dunn November 22-24, 2013 - RCOP - Philadelphia
6-1,6-3 5-6,6-4,6-5 6-4,6-2 6-4,0-6,6-4 6-5,6-4 w/o /
B DIVISION 10-5 10-2 10-0 10-7 9-8 10-2 6-1,6-3 5-6,6-4,6-5 6-4,6-2 6-4,0-6,6-4 6-5,6-4 w/o /
10-5 10-2 10-0 10-7 9-8 10-2
D DIVISION E DIVISION
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Whitney Cup 2013 PAYNE WHITNEY MEMORIAL CUP December 13-15, 2013 - R&TC - New York INTERCLUB TENNIS DOUBLES
Group 1 Group 2 New England vs. Tuxedo-Chicago Greentree-Aiken vs. Philadelphia New England 1 Tuxedo-Chicago 1 Greentree-Aiken 1 Philadelphia 1 6-2, 6-2 6-0, 6-0 Winthrop/ Horine Sonne/ Capella West/ Cook McGowan/ Jordan
New England 2 Tuxedo-Chicago 2 Greentree-Aiken 2 Philadelphia 2 6-1, 6-3 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 Wintersteen/ Herlihy McHugh/ Laukitis Pell/ Vaughters Crowell/ Brownie
New England 3 Tuxedo-Chicago 3 Greentree-Aiken 3 Philadelphia 3 6-2, 6-3 6-4, 6-2 Spence/ Gates van Schaack/ Kinsella Hazelton/ Wimmer Bullitt/ Manges
New England 4 Tuxedo-Chicago 4 Greentree-Aiken 4 Philadelphia 4 6-2, 6-1 6-2, 6-3 Bell/ Tedeschi Coles/ de Casteja Jasani/ Mengel Zug/ Purcell
New England Sr. Tuxedo-Chicago Sr. Greentree-Aiken Sr. Philadelphia Sr. 6-4, 6-1 6-1, 6-0 Walsh/ Pardee Gwathmey/ Gordon Aldrich/ Hay Vogt/ Heilbrun Winner: New England 4-1 Winner: Greentree-Aiken 5-0
New York vs. Tuxedo-Chicago Washington vs. Philadelphia New York 1 Tuxedo-Chicago 1 Washington 1 Philadelphia 1 6-1, 5-6, 6-5 6-3, 6-0 Willcocks/ Arriz Sonne/ Capella Moroscak/ McBride McGowan/ Jordan
New York 2 Tuxedo-Chicago 2 Washington 2 Philadelphia 2 6-0, 6-2 4-6, 6-5, 6-4 Victoir/ McGinnis McHugh/ Laukitis Barker/ J. Motz Crowell/ Brownie
New York 3 Tuxedo-Chicago 3 Washington 3 Philadelphia 3 6-0, 6-1 6-0, 6-3 Miron/ Ardrey van Schaack/ Kinsella Allen/ Hoang Bullitt/ Manges
New York 4 Tuxedo-Chicago 4 Washington 4 Philadelphia 4 6-0, 6-3 6-5, 6-4 Thompson/ Smithie Coles/ de Casteja Carey/ K. Motz Zug/ Purcell
New York Sr. Tuxedo-Chicago Sr. Washington Sr. Philadelphia Sr. 6-1, 6-4 6-3, 6-3 Manson/ Moore Gwathmey/ Gordon Hufford/ Pell Vogt/ Heilbrun Winner: New York 5-0 Winner: Washington 5-0
New York vs. New England Greentree-Aiken vs. Washington New York 1 New England 1 Greentree-Aiken 1 Washington 1 6-3, 6-5 6-1, 5-6, 6-3 Willcocks/ Arriz Winthrop/ Horine West/ Cook Moroscak/ McBride
New York 2 New England 2 Greentree-Aiken 2 Washington 2 6-3, 6-3 2-6, 6-2, 6-3 Victoir/ McGinnis Wintersteen/ Herlihy Pell/ Vaughters Barker/ J. Motz
New York 3 New England 3 Greentree-Aiken 3 Washington 3 3-6, 6-4, 6-5 6-4, 5-6, 6-2 Miron/ Ardrey Spence/ Gates Hazelton/ Wimmer Allen/ Hoang
New York 4 New England 4 Greentree-Aiken 4 Washington 4 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 6-2, 6-2 Thompson/ Smithie Bell/ Tedeschi Jasani/ Mengel Carey/ K. Motz
New York Sr. New England Sr. Greentree-Aiken Sr. Washington Sr. 6-3, 6-3 6-5, 6-0 Manson/ Moore Walsh/ Pardee Aldrich/ Hay Hufford/ Pell Winner: New York 4-1 Winner: Greentree-Aiken 5-0
Group 1 Winner: New York Group 2 Winner: Greentree-Aiken
Final
Group 1 Winner Group 2 Winner New York Greentree-Aiken Manson/Moore Sr. 6-1, 6-2 Aldrich/Hay Thompson/Smithie #4 6-3, 6-3 Jasani/Mengel Willcocks/Arriz #1 6-2, 6-4 West/Cook Victoir/McGinnis #2 6-1, 6-3 Pell/Vaughters Miron/Ardrey #3 6-5, 6-2 Hazelton/Wimmer
Whitney Cup Winner: Greentree-Aiken 4-1
Page 67 USCTA U.S. Open Singles U.S. Open Doubles January 21-30, 2014 - R&TC - New York January 21-30, 2014 - R&TC - New York
Photo by Barney by Photo Tanfield Barney by Photo Tanfield
U.S. Open: Mike Gooding, James Stout, Camden Riviere & Charles Johnstone Camden Riviere
Page 68 2013-2014 Annual Report Noll Cup Greevy Cup January 31-February 2, 2014 - RCOP - Philadelphia February 7-9, 2014 - ITCW - Washington Photo by MichaelDo by Photo Photo courtesyPhoto of Club Tennis National the
National League: John Lumley, Will Hopton, Tony Hollins & Camden Riviere Geoff Ellis
Page 69 USCTA Burke Cup Wharton Cup February 7-9, 2014 - T&RC - Boston February 7-9, 2014 - RCC - Chicago
Photo by Michael Do by Photo Photo courtesyPhoto of Racquet& Club Tennis the
Eric Shabshelowitz & Matt Breuer Dara Walsh
Page 70 2013-2014 Annual Report Hickey Cup Gold Racquet Singles February 7-9, 2014 - NTC - Newport February 14-16, 2014 - TUX - Tuxedo Park
Gold Racquet Doubles February 14-16, 2014 - TUX - Tuxedo Park
Photo by Michael Do by Photo
Lex Miron Photo courtesyPhoto of Club Tuxedo courtesyPhoto of Club Tuxedo
Dan Laukitis, Mark Mathias, Guy Devereux & Ben Cook Greg Romero, Josh Scherer, Tony Hollins, Amanda Avedissian & Arnold Spangler
Page 71 USCTA Anne Boleyn February 28 - March 2, 2014 - RCC - Chicago 8-2 8-7 8-2 8-3 8-2 8-5 8-1 8-2 8-6 8-1 8-1 8-4
Photo by Michael Do by Photo
U.S. Amateur Mixed Doubles February 28 - March 2, 2014 - RCC - Chicago
Will Hartigan Photo by Barney by Photo Tanfield Peter Cipriano
Page 72 2013-2014 Annual Report Etchebaster March 7-9, 2014 - R&TC - New York
10-8
Page 73 USCTA Percival Cup March 14-16, 2014 - RCOP - Philadelphia
def. def. lost Photo by Barney by Photo Tanfield
Dick Tanfield
Page 74 2013-2014 Annual Report Photo by Michael Do by Photo Michael Do by Photo
Addison West Petra Napolitano Photo by Michael Do by Photo Michael Do by Photo
Peter MacGuire Peter Pell Photo by Michael Do by Photo Michael Do by Photo
Connor Malloy Bradley Allen
Page 75 USCTA U.S. 60s Singles U.S. 60s Doubles March 21-23, 2014 - RCC - Chicago March 21-23, 2014 - RCC - Chicago
U.S. 70s Singles U.S. 70s Doubles March 21-23, 2014 -R&TC - New York March 21-23, 2014 -R&TC - New York
Page 76 Page 76 2013-2014 Annual Report U.S. Amateur singles U.S. Amateur Doubles March 28-30, 2014 - RCOP - Philadelphia March 28-30, 2014 - RCOP - Philadelphia
Photo by Michael Do by Photo Photo by Michael Do by Photo
Lex Miron Tom McGinnis
Page 77 USCTA U.S. 40s Singles U.S. 40s Doubles April 4-6, 2014 - T&RC - Boston April 4-6, 2014 - T&RC - Boston
Photo by Michael Do by Photo Michael Do by Photo
Jeff Horine, Ben Cook, Lex Miron & Tony Hollins Jeremy Wintersteen
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U.S. 50s Singles U.S. 50s Doubles April 4-6, 2014 - T&RC - Boston April 4-6, 2014 - T&RC - Boston
Photo by Michael Do by Photo Photo by Michael Do by Photo
John Prenn Alan McHugh
Page 79 USCTA Cherry Blossom Northrup Knox April 4-6, 2014 - T&RC - Boston April 18-20, 2014 - ATC - Aiken
4-6,6-5,6-5 6-3,4-6,6-3 6-5,6-4
2014 World Championship
Photo by Michael Do by Photo
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Mark Mathias & Phil Shannon
Page 80 2013-2014 Annual Report Ladies Invitational Singles Ladies Invitational Doubles April 25-27, 2014 - T&RC - Boston April 25-27, 2014 - T&RC - Boston
Photo by Michael Do by Photo Michael Do by Photo
Suzy Schwartz, Helen Grassi, Petra Napolitano & Amanda Avedissian Nicole McNeil
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U.S. Pro-Singles U.S. Pro-Singles for the Schochet Cup Satellite Division June 1-8, 2014 - NTC - Newport June 1-8, 2014 - NTC - Newport
Photo by MelissaQuintal by Photo MelissaQuintal by Photo
Jay Schochet & Camden Riviere Will Harkins, Camden Riviere & Nils Holland
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U.S. Juniors Under 18 Singles U.S. Juniors Under 18 Doubles June 13-15, 2014 - ITCW - Washington June 13-15, 2014 - ITCW - Washington
U.S. Juniors Under 21 Singles U.S. Juniors Under 21 Doubles June 13-15, 2014 - ITCW - Washington June 13-15, 2014 - ITCW - Washington
Photo courtesyPhoto of Prince’sCourt
Sebastian Yager, Spencer Yager, John Harkins & Cameron Buettner
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Page 84 2013-2014 Annual Report Prince’s Court
Come see us at Prince’s Court and enjoy both sides of the Glass Wall
~ THE AMBASSADOR ~
www.princescourt.com Page 85 USCTA Record of Champions World Champions 1960 James F. C. Bostwick 1750 c. Clergé, France 1961 James F. C. Bostwick 1765-1785 c. Masson, France 1962 James F. C. Bostwick 1785-1800 c. Joseph Barcellon, France 1963 A. B. Johnson 1816-1819 Marchisio, Italy 1964 R. Hughes 1819-1829 Phillip Cox, England 1965 A. B. Johnson 1829-1862 J. Edmund Barre, France 1966 G.H. Bostwick Jr. 1862-1871 Edmund Tompkins, England 1967 J. F. C. Bostwick 1871-1885 George Lambert, England 1968 G. H. Bostwick Jr. 1885-1890 Thomas Pettit, U.S.A. 1969 J. F. C. Bostwick 1890-1895 Charles Saunders, England 1970 J. F. C. Bostwick 1895-1905 Peter Latham, England 1971 G. H. Bostwick Jr. 1905-1907 C. (Punch) Fairs, England 1972 J. F. C. Bostwick 1907-1908 Peter Latham, England 1973 Eugene L. Scott 1908-1912 C. (Punch) Fairs, England 1974 Eugene L. Scott 1912-1914 George F. Covey, England 1975 Eugene L. Scott 1914-1915 Jay Gould, U.S.A. 1976 Eugene L. Scott 1915-1928 George F. Covey, England 1977 Eugene L. Scott 1928-1955 Pierre Etchebaster, France 1978 James J. Burke Jr. 1955-1957 James Dear, England 1979 Barry Toates 1957-1959 Albert Johnson, England 1980 Chris J. Ronaldson 1959-1969 N. R. Knox, U.S.A. 1981 Graham Hyland 1969-1972 G. H. Bostwick Jr., U.S.A. 1982 Wayne Davies 1972-1976 James F. C. Bostwick, U.S.A. 1983 Wayne Davies 1976-1981 Howard Angus, England 1984 Chris J. Ronaldson 1981-1988 Chris Ronaldson, England 1985 Wayne Davies 1988-1994 Wayne Davies, Australia 1986 Chris J. Ronaldson 1994-present Robert Fahey, Australia 1987 Graham Hyland 1988 Wayne Davies World Doubles Champions 1989 Wayne Davies 1990 Wayne Davies 2001 Tim Chisholm & Julian Snow 1991 Lachlan Deuchar 2003 Robert Fahey & Steve Virgona 1992 Lachlan Deuchar 2005 Robert Fahey & Steve Virgona 1993 Robert Fahey 2007 Robert Fahey & Steve Virgona 1994 Wayne Davies 2009 Robert Fahey & Steve Virgona 1995 Wayne Davies 2011 Robert Fahey & Steve Virgona 1996 Julian Snow 2013 Robert Fahey & Steve Virgona 1997 Julian Snow U.S. Open Singles Champions 1998 Chris Bray 1999 Wayne Davies 1919 Jay Gould 2000 Robert Fahey 1921 Jay Gould 2001 Robert Fahey 1922-1950 no tournament held 2002 Robert Fahey 1951 Alastair Martin 2003 Tim Chisholm 1956 A. B. Johnson 2004 Tim Chisholm 1957 A. B. Johnson 2005 Robert Fahey 1958 A. B. Johnson 2006 Robert Fahey 1959 A. B. Johnson
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2007 Robert Fahey 1999 Julian Snow & James Male 2008 Robert Fahey 2000 Julian Snow & Nick Wood 2009 Camden Riviere 2001 Robert Fahey & Nick Wood 2010 James Stout 2002 Mike Gooding & Nick Wood 2011 Steve Virgona 2003 Mike Gooding & Nick Wood 2012 Bryn Sayers 2004 Tim Chisholm & Morris Clothier 2013 Camden Riviere 2005 Robert Fahey & Ruaraidh Gunn 2014 Camden Riviere 2006 Tim Chisholm & Camden Riviere 2007 Robert Fahey & Steve Virgona U.S. Open Doubles Champions 2008 Robert Fahey & Steve Virgona 1959 Alastair Martin & Robert Grant III 2009 Camden Riviere & Nick Wood 1960 James Dunn & W. I. Forbes Jr. 2010 Steve Virgona & Ben Matthews 1961 James Dunn & W. I. Forbes Jr. 2011 Steve Virgona & Robert Fahey 1962 James Dunn & W. I. Forbes Jr. 2012 Steve Virgona & Tim Chisholm 1963 Alastair Martin & Northrup Knox 2013 Camden Riviere & Tim Chisholm 1964 James Dunn & William Vogt 2014 Camden Riviere & Tim Chisholm 1965 James Dunn & William Vogt 1966 James Dunn & William Vogt U.S. Professional Singles Champions 1967 James Dunn & William Vogt 1974 Tom Greevy 1968 G. H. Bostwick Jr. & J. F. C. Bostwick 1975 Edward M. Noll 1969 G. H. Bostwick Jr. & J. F. C. Bostwick 1976 CJ Ennis 1970 G. H. Bostwick Jr. & J. F. C. Bostwick 1977 Norwood Cripps 1971 Alastair Martin & Eugene L. Scott 1978 Chris Ronaldson 1972 Samuel P. Howe & Edward M. Noll 1979 James J. Burke 1973 R. Jerry Bijur & Luis Dominguez 1980 James J. Burke 1974 Eugene Scott & Samuel P. Howe 1981 Chris Ronaldson 1975 J. F. Sammis III & Roger Tuckerman 1982 James J. Burke 1976 J. F. Sammis III & Roger Tuckerman 1983 Wayne Davies 1977 Norwood Cripps & Chris Ronaldson 1984 Chris Ronaldson 1978 Eugene L. Scott & Ogden M. Phipps 1985 Lachlan Deuchar 1979 Eugene L. Scott & Barry Toates 1986 Chris Ronaldson 1980 Graham Hyland & Ogden M. Phipps 1987 Chris Ronaldson 1981 Graham Hyland & Ogden M. Phipps 1988 Chris Ronaldson 1982 Ogden M. Phipps & Wayne Davies 1989 Not Held 1983 Barry Toates & Frank Faulderbaum 1990 Not Held 1984 Lachlan Deuchar & Kevin Sheldon 1991 Chris Ronaldson 1985 James J. Burke & Peter Clement 1992 Lachlan Deuchar 1986 Wayne Davies & Peter DeSvastich 1993 Wayne Davies 1987 Graham Hyland & David Collins 1994 Wayne Davies 1988 Wayne Davies & Peter DeSvastich 1995 Wayne Davies 1989 Lachlan Deuchar & Peter DeSvastich 1996 Wayne Davies 1990 Robert Fahey & Peter Meares 1997 James Male 1991 Wayne Davies & Lachlan Deuchar 1998 Chris Bray 1992 Julian Snow & Robert Fahey 1999 James Male 1993 Julian Snow & Robert Fahey 2000 Nick Wood 1994 Chris Bray & Michael Gooding 2001 Robert Fahey 1995 Chris Bray & Michael Gooding 2002 Tim Chisholm 1996 Julian Snow & Nick Wood 2003 Robert Fahey 1997 Julian Snow & James Male 2004 Robert Fahey 1998 Ruaraidh Gunn & Steve Virgona 2005 Robert Fahey
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2006 Robert Fahey 1915 Jay Gould 2007 Robert Fahey 1916 Jay Gould 2008 Robert Fahey 1917 Jay Gould 2009 Robert Fahey 1918-1919 no tournament held 2010 Camden Riviere 1920 Jay Gould 2011 Camden Riviere 1921 Jay Gould 2012 Camden Riviere 1922 Jay Gould 2013 Camden Riviere 1923 Jay Gould 2014 Camden Riviere 1924 Jay Gould 1925 Jay Gould U.S. National Open 1926 C. Suydam Cutting 2000 Tim Chisholm 1927 George Huband 2001 Tim Chisholm 1928 Hewitt Morgan 2002 Tim Chisholm 1929 Hewitt Morgan 2003 Tim Chisholm 1930 Lord Aberdare 2005 Steve Virgona 1931 William C. Wright 2006 Steve Virgona 1932 William C. Wright 2007 Steve Virgona 1933 James H. Van Alen 2008 Steve Virgona 1934 Ogden Phipps 2009 Camden Riviere 1935 Ogden Phipps 2010 Steve Virgona 1936 Ogden Phipps 2011 Steve Virgona 1937 Ogden Phipps 2012 Steve Virgona 1938 James H. Van Alen 2013 Camden Riviere 1939 Ogden Phipps 2014 Camden Riviere 1940 James Van Alen 1941 Alastair Martin U.S. Amateur Singles Champions 1942-1945 no tournament 1892 Richard D. Sears 1946 Robert Grant III 1893 Fiske Warren 1947 E. Mauran Beals 1894 B. Spalding De Garmendia 1948 Ogden Phipps 1895 B. Spalding De Garmendia 1949 Ogden Phipps 1896 Lawrence Stockton 1950 Alastair Martin 1897 George Fearing 1951 Alastair Martin 1898 L. M. Stockton 1952 Alastair Martin 1899 L. M. Stockton 1953 Alastair Martin 1900 Eustace H. Miles 1954 Alastair Martin 1901 Joshua Crane Jr. 1955 Alastair Martin 1902 Joshua Crane Jr. 1956 Alastair Martin 1903 Joshua Crane Jr. 1957 Northrup Knox 1904 Joshua Crane Jr. 1958 Northrup Knox 1905 Charles E. Sands 1959 James F. C. Bostwick 1906 Jay Gould 1960 Northrup Knox 1907 Jay Gould 1961 Northrup Knox 1908 Jay Gould 1962 Northrup Knox 1909 Jay Gould 1963 Northrup Knox 1910 Jay Gould 1964 James F. C. Bostwick 1911 Jay Gould 1965 George H. Bostwick Jr. 1912 Jay Gould 1966 George H. Bostwick Jr. 1913 Jay Gould 1967 George H. Bostwick Jr. 1914 Jay Gould 1968 George H. Bostwick Jr.
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1969 George H. Bostwick Jr. 1911 Jay Gould & W. H. Tevis Huhn 1970 James F. C. Bostwick 1912 Jay Gould & W. H. Tevis Huhn 1971 George H. Bostwick Jr. 1913 Jay Gould & W H. Tevis Huhn 1972 James F. C. Bostwick 1914 Jay Gould & W. H. Tevis Huhn 1973 Howard Angus 1915 Jay Gould & W. H. Tevis Huhn 1974 Eugene L. Scott 1916 Jay Gould & W. H. Tevis Huhn 1975 Eugene L. Scott 1917 Jay Gould & W. H. Tevis Huhn 1976 Eugene L. Scott 1918-1919 no tournament held 1977 Eugene L. Scott 1920 Jay Gould & Joseph W. Wear 1978 Eugene L. Scott 1921 Jay Gould & Joseph W. Wear 1979 Ralph E. Howe 1922 Jay Gould & Joseph W. Wear 1980 Eugene L. Scott 1923 Jay Gould & Joseph W. Wear 1981 Eugene L. Scott 1924 Jay Gould & Joseph W. Wear 1982 Eugene L. Scott 1925 C. Suydam Cutting & Fulton Cutting 1983 Eugene L. Scott 1926 Jay Gould & Joseph W. Wear 1984 Eugene L. Scott 1927 Jay Gould & William C. Wright 1985 Kevin McCollum 1928 Jay Gould & William C. Wright 1986 Kevin McCollum 1929 Jay Gould & William C. Wright 1987 Morris Clothier 1930 Francis P. Frazier & George Wightman 1988 Morris Clothier 1931 Jay Gould & William C. Wright 1989 Michael Happell 1932 Jay Gould & William C. Wright 1990 Morris Clothier 1933 George Fearing & William C. Wright 1991 Morris Clothier 1934 Ogden Phipps & William Rand 1992 Julian Snow 1935 Ogden Phipps & William Rand 1993 Tim Chisholm 1936 Ogden Phipps & William Rand 1994 Nigel Pendrigh 1937 Ogden Phipps & William Rand 1995 Tim Chisholm 1938 Ogden Phipps & William Rand 1996 Nigel Pendrigh 1939 Ogden Phipps & William Rand 1997 Nigel Pendrigh 1940 James H. Van Alen & William L. Van Alen 1998 Nigel Pendrigh 1941 Ogden Phipps & George Grant III 1999 Nigel Pendrigh 1942-1945 no tournament held 2000 Julian Snow 1946 E. M. Edwards & William Lingelbach 2001 Julian Snow 1947 E. M. Edwards & William Lingelbach 2002 Julian Snow 1948 Alastair Martin & Ogden Phipps 2003 Julian Snow 1949 Alastair Martin & Robert L. Gerry Jr. 2004 Nigel Pendrigh 1950 Alastair Martin & Robert L. Gerry Jr. 2005 Camden Riviere 1951 Alastair Martin & Esmond Martin 2006 Nicolas Victoir 1952 Ogden Phipps & Frank Shields 2007 Nicolas Victoir 1953 Alastair Martin & Frank Shields 2008 Matt Porter 1954 Alastair Martin & Frank Shields 2009 Addison West 1955 William Van Alen & F. Hasting Griffin Jr. 2010 Addison West 1956 Alastair Martin & Northrup Knox 2011 Kieran Booth 1957 Alastair Martin & Northrup Knox 2012 Patrick Winthrop 1958 Northrup Knox & Seymor H. Knox III 2013 Patrick Winthrop 1959 Northrup Knox & Seymor H. Knox III 2014 Mark Mathias 1960 Alastair Martin & Robert Grant III 1961 Northrup Knox & Seymor H. Knox III U.S. Amateur Doubles Champions 1962 Alastair Martin & William Vogt 1909 Jay Gould & W. H. Tevis Huhn 1963 Northrup Knox & Ogden M. Phipps 1910 George R. Fearing & Joshua Crane Jr. 1964 Northrup Knox & Ogden M. Phipps
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1965 Northrup Knox & Ogden M. Phipps World Ladies Singles Champions 1966 Alastair Martin & Stephen Vehslage 1985 Judy Clarke 1967 J. L. Van Alen II & William L. Van Alen Jr. 1987 Judy Clarke 1968 Northrup Knox & William Talbert 1989 Penny Fellows 1969 G. H. Bostwick Jr. & J. F. C. Bostwick 1991 Penny Lumley 1970 Northrup Knox & Alastair Martin 1993 Sally Jones 1971 Northrup Knox & Alastair Martin 1995 Penny Lumley 1972 Northrup Knox & Eugene L. Scott 1997 Penny Lumley 1973 G. H. Bostwick Jr. & J. F. C. Bostwick 1999 Penny Lumley 1974 Ralph E. Howe & Samuel P. Howe 2001 Charlotte Cornwallis 1975 Ralph E. Howe & Eugene L. Scott 2003 Penny Lumley 1976 William Shettle & Peter Clement 2005 Charlotte Cornwallis 1977 Northrup Knox & Ogden M. Phipps 2007 Charlotte Cornwallis 1978 Ralph E. Howe & William Surtees 2009 Charlotte Cornwallis 1979 Ogden M. Phipps & Ralph E. Howe 2011 Claire Vigrass 1980 Northrup Knox & James F. C. Bostwick 2013 Claire Vigrass 1981 Ogden M. Phipps & Eugene L. Scott 2014 Claire Vigrass 1982 Ogden M. Phipps & Eugene L. Scott 1983 George H. Bostwick Jr. & Ralph E. Howe World Ladies Doubles Champions 1984 George Bell Jr. & Peter Clement 1985 Judy Clark & Anne Link 1985 George Bell Jr. & Peter Clement 1987 Lesley Ronaldson & Katrina Allen 1986 G. Randolph Jones & Kevin McCollum 1989 Alex Garside & Melissa Briggs 1987 G. Randolph Jones & Kevin McCollum 1991 Sally Jones & Alex Garside 1988 Henry Bunis & Peter DeSvastich 1993 Penny Lumley & Charlotte Cornwallis 1989 Morris Clothier & G. Randolph Jones 1995 Penny Lumley & Sue Haswell 1990 Morris Clothier & G. Randolph Jones 1997 Penny Lumley & Sue Haswell 1991 Morris Clothier & G. Randolph Jones 1999 Penny Lumley & Sue Haswell 1992 Ralph E. Howe & Julian Snow 2001 Penny Lumley & Jo Iddles 1993 Ralph E. Howe & Julian Snow 2003 Penny Lumley & Jo Iddles 1994 Ralph E. Howe & Julian Snow 2005 Charlotte Cornwallis & Sue Haswell 1995 Morris Clothier & Tim Chisholm 2007 Charlotte Cornwallis & Penny Lumley 1996 Nigel Pendrigh & Peter Clement 2009 Charlotte Cornwallis & Karen Hird 1997 Ralph E. Howe & Julian Snow 2011 Claire Vigrass & Sarah Vigrass 1998 Simon Aldrich & Nigel Pendrigh 2013 Claire Vigrass & Sarah Vigrass 1999 Robert Devens & Juan Pablo Cappello 2014 Claire Vigrass & Amanda Avedissian 2000 Ralph E. Howe & Julian Snow 2001 Ralph E. Howe & Julian Snow U.S. Ladies Singles Champions 2002 Ralph E. Howe & Julian Snow Alice K. Brooks Trophy 2003 Ralph E. Howe & Julian Snow 2004 Lex Miron & Peter Pell 1984 Leslie Ronaldson 2005 Morris Clothier & Simon Aldrich 1985 Elizabeth Woodthorpe 2006 Nicolas Victoir & Alexis Hombrecher 1986 Sally Jones 2007 Nicolas Victoir & Alexis Hombrecher 1987 Jane Hyland 2008 Matt Porter & Jeremy Wintersteen 1988 Jane Lippincott 2009 Alexis Hombrecher & Lex Miron 1989 Sally Jones 2010 Addison West & Peter Pell 1990 Alice Bartlett 2011 Patrick Winthrop & Ben Cook 1991 Charlotte Cornwallis 2012 Lex Miron & Peter Pell 1992 Lissen Tutrone 2013 Bill Barker & Neil Mackenzie 1993 Helen Mursell 2014 Lex Miron & Tom McGinnis 1994 Jane Lippincott 1995 Katrina Allen
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1996 Sue Haswell 2013 Frederika Adam & Karen Hird 1997 Penny Lumley 2014 Claire Vigrass & Amanda Avedissian 1998 Penny Lumley 1999 Jane Lippincott U.S. Mixed Doubles Champions 2000 Penny Lumley Bert & Jane O’Neill Trophy 2001 Penny Lumley 1986 Katherine Wooley & Daniel McCormick 2002 Penny Lumley 1987 Katherine Wooley & Daniel McCormick 2003 Penny Lumley 1988 Katherine Wooley & Daniel McCormick 2004 Charlotte Cornwallis 1989 Evelyn David & Peter DeSvastich 2005 Charlotte Cornwallis 1990 Katherine Wooley & Daniel McCormick 2006 Charlotte Cornwallis 1991 Alice Bartlett & Peter DeSvastich 2007 Charlotte Cornwallis 1992 Lissen Tutrone & Robert McLane 2008 Claire Vigrass 1993 Jane Lippincott & Barclay Douglas Jr. 2009 Charlotte Cornwallis 1994 no tournament 2010 Claire Vigrass 1995 Jane Lippincott & Alex Walsh 2011 Claire Vigrass 1996 Jane Lippincott & Alex Walsh 2012 Claire Vigrass 1997 Jane Lippincott & Nick Baker 2013 Tara Lumley 1998 Jane Lippincott & Alex Walsh 2013 Claire Vigrass 1999 Jane Lippincott & Tiger Riviere 2000 no tournament held U.S. Ladies Doubles Champions 2001 Jane Lippincott & Josh Bainton 1984 Lesley Ronaldson & Maggie Wright 2002 Penny Lumley & Kip Curren 1985 Julie Talbert & Elizabeth Woodthorpe 2003 Jane Lippincott & Gabe Kinzler 1986 Sally Jones & Helen Mursell 2004 Jane Lippincott & Gabe Kinzler 1987 Jane Hyland & Helen Mursell 2005 Sheila Reilly & Bradley Allen 1988 Jane Lippincott & Katherine Wooley 2006 Frederika Adam & Gregory Van Schaack 1989 Sally Jones & Alexis Warren-Piper 2007 Frederika Adam & Gregory Van Schaack 1990 Jane Lippincott & Sheila Reilly 2008 Ana Radeljevic & Matt Porter 1991 Catherine Castle & Lissen Thompson 2009 Amy Hayball & Patrick Winthrop 1992 Sheila Reilly & Jane Lippincott 2010 Jane Lippincott & Patrick Winthrop 1993 Jane Lippincott & Helen Mursell 2011 Dana Goodyear Kopald & Rich Moroscak 1994 Sheila Reilly & Eleanor Douglas 2012 Patrick Winthrop & Amanda Avedissian 1995 Katrina Allen & Karen Toates 2013 Patrick Winthrop & Sara Lacombe 1996 Sue Haswell & Sheila Reilly 2014 Davis Anderson & Frederika Adam 1997 Penny Lumley & Evelyn David 1998 Penny Lumley & Fiona Deuchar U.S. Junior Singles Champions 1999 Jane Lippincott & Brenda Sabbag 1992 A - Drew McGowan 2000 Penny Lumley & Evelyn David B - Gabe Kinzler 2001 Penny Lumley & Jo Iddles 1993 A - Drew McGowan 2002 Penny Lumley & Evelyn David B - Gabe Kinzler 2003 Penny Lumley & Evelyn David 1994 A - Drew McGowan 2004 Charlotte Cornwallis & Alex Garside B - Alex Nagy 2005 Charlotte Cornwallis & Melissa Grassi 1995 A - Drew McGowan 2006 Charlotte Cornwallis & Sue Haswell B - Alex Nagy 2007 Charlotte Cornwallis & Karen Hird 1996 A - Steve Tomlinson 2008 Sue Haswell & Ginny Goodyear B - Alex Nagy 2009 Charlotte Cornwallis & Karen Hird 1997 A - Gabe Kinzler 2010 Claire Vigrass & Frederika Adam B - Peter Pell 2011 Claire Vigrass & Aldona Greenwood 1998 A - Gabe Kinzler 2012 Claire Vigrass & Amanda Avedissian B - Matt Wight
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1999 A - Gabe Kinzler 1985 William T. Vogt & William T. Vogt Jr. (PRC) B - Rich Greenland 1986 George deB. Bell & George deB. Bell Jr. (PRC) 2000 A - Gabe Kinzler 1987 W. Fairbaims & W. Fairbairns (ENG) B - Rich Greenland 1988 George deB. Bell & George deB. Bell Jr. (PRC) 2001 A - not played 1989 G. H. Bostwick Jr. & G. H. Bostwick III (NYRT) B - Frank Curren 1990 George deB. Bell & George deB. Bell Jr. (PRC) 2002 A - Barney Tanfield 1991 William J. Clothier & Morris W. Clothier (PRC) B - Tom Weaver 1992 A - William J. Clothier & Morris W. Clothier (PRC) 2003 A - Pat Winthrop B - Andy Kinzler & Gabe Kinzler (PRC) B - Dave Hampton 1993 A - William J. Clothier & Morris W. Clothier (PRC) 2004 Pat Winthrop B - Vincent Maiello & Mathew Maiello (PRC) 2005 Camden Riviere 1994 A - Sam Sammis III & Jesse Sammis IV (NYRT) 2006 Pat Winthrop B - Vincent Maiello & Mathew Maiello (PRC) 2007 Pat Winthrop 1995 A - Sam Sammis III & Jesse Sammis IV (NYRT) 2008 A - Thomas Pickin 1996 A - Andy Kinzler & Gabe Kinzler (PRC) B - George Handy III B - Dick Tanfield & Barney Tanfield (PRC) 2009 Pat Winthrop 1997 A - Robert Devens & Bob Devens (TUX) 2010 Dylan Ward B - Peter DeSvastich & Derek DeSvastich (TUX) 2011 Christian Thorndike 1998 A - R. Seymour-Mead & T. Seymour-Mead (ENG) 2012 Paul Monaghan B - Simon Aldrich & Dylan Aldrich (NYRT) 2013 Paul Monaghan 1999 A - Andy Kinzler & Gabe Kinzler (PRC) 2014 Paul Monaghan B - Peter DeSvastich & Derek DeSvastich (TUX) 2000 A - Dick Tanfield & Barney Tanfield (PRC) U.S. Junior Doubles Champions B - Simon Aldrich & Dylan Aldrich (NYRT) Lieb Cup 2001 A - Dick Tanfield & Barney Tanfield (PRC) 2000 Josh Bainton & Peter Fagan B - Simon Aldrich & Dylan Aldrich (NYRT) 2001 Bradley Allen & Frank Curren 2002 Dick Tanfield & Barney Tanfield (PRC) 2002 Mary Livingston & Bradley Allen 2003 Dick Tanfield & Barney Tanfield (PRC) 2003 Dylan Aldrich & Frank Curren 2004 Dick Tanfield & Barney Tanfield (PRC) 2004 Pat Winthrop & Tom Weaver 2005 Rhett Riviere & Camden Riviere (ATC) 2005 Pat Winthrop & Tom Weaver 2006 Alec Monaghan & Paul Monaghan (PRC) 2006 Tom Pickin & Alex White 2007 Otto McGowan & Drew McGowan (PRC) 2007 Pat Winthrop & Alex Rodzianko 2008 A - George Handy II & George Handy III (ATC) 2008 Paul Monaghan & Caroline Lippincott B - George Handy II & Alex Handy (ATC) 2009 Christian Thorndike & Jacob Mason 2009 A - Beth Winthrop & Pat Winthrop (NTC) 2010 Jacob Mason & Justin Bartenbach B - Alec Monaghan & Paul Monaghan (PRC) 2011 Caroline Lippincott & Jacob Mason 2010 A. Gordon McMorris & Howard McMorris (NYRT) 2013 Ben Boddington & Erik Barker 2011 Patrick Winthrop & Beth Winthrop (NTC) 2014 Paul Monaghan & John Harkins 2012 Chris Sonne & Nick Sonne (TUX) U.S. Seniors Singles Champions (U.S. 55s) U.S. Parent/Child Doubles Champions 1980 William T. Vogt 1976 William T. Vogt & William T. Vogt Jr. (PRC) 1981 William T. Vogt 1977 William T. Vogt & Peter Vogt (PRC) 1982 William T. Vogt 1978 William T. Vogt & William T. Vogt Jr. (PRC) 1983 Clarence C. Pell 1979 William T. Vogt & Peter Vogt (PRC) 1984 William T. Vogt 1980 William T. Vogt & William T. Vogt Jr. (PRC) 1985 William T. Vogt 1981 William T. Vogt & Peter Vogt (PRC) 1986 Donald H. Newman 1982 William T. Vogt & William T. Vogt Jr. (PRC) 1987 Donald H. Newman 1983 George deB. Bell & George deB. Bell Jr. (PRC) 1988 Donald H. Newman 1984 George deB. Bell & George deB. Bell Jr. (PRC) 1989 Donald H. Newman
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1990 James L. Van Alen Jr. 1994 George H. Bostwick Jr. & John McLean 1991 James L. Van Alen Jr. 1996 George H. Bostwick Jr. & John McLean 1992 James L. Van Alen Jr. 1997 George H. Bostwick Jr. & John McLean 1993 John McLean 1998 George H. Bostwick Jr. & John McLean 1994 John McLean 1999 Sam Howe & Jonathan Pardee 1996 John McLean 2000 George H. Bostwick Jr. & John McLean 1997 John McLean 2001 George H. Bostwick Jr. & John McLean 1998 John McLean 2002 Robert Pilkington & Alex Walsh 1999 John McLean 2003 no tournament held 2000 John McLean 2004 Sam Howe & Howard McMorris 2001 John McLean 2005 David Jenkins & Bill Colegrave 2002 Robert Pilkington 2006 Gregory Van Schaack & Chris Cline 2003 no tournament held 2007 Gregory Van Schaack & Chris Cline 2004 Dick Tanfield 2008 Gregory Van Schaack & Chris Cline 2005 David Jenkins 2009 Gregory Van Schaack & Chris Cline 2006 Gregory Van Schaack 2010 Gregory Van Schaack & Charles Johnstone 2007 Gregory Van Schaack 2008 Gregory Van Schaack U.S. 40s Singles Champions 2009 Gregory Van Schaack 1993 Peter Clement 2010 Gregory Van Schaack 1994 Sam Howe 1995 Charlie Johnstone U.S. Seniors Doubles Champions (U.S. 55s) 1996 Peter Clement 1966 S. H. Knox & A. B. Martin 1997 Peter Clement 1967 W. E. Lingelbach Jr. & William I. Forbes Jr. 1998 Peter DeSvastich 1968 W. E. Lingelbach Jr. & William I. Forbes Jr. 1999 Gregory Van Schaack 1969 F. S. Mosely Jr. & William F. Talbert 2000 Simon Aldrich 1970 C. Devens & Charles H. Stockton 2001 Simon Aldrich 1971 William J. Clothier & William G. Foulke 2002 Simon Aldrich 1972 Alastair B. Martin & J. W. Gerard 2003 Simon Aldrich 1973 William J. Clothier & Bertram L. O’Neill 2004 Simon Aldrich 1974 William E. Lingelbach & William T. Vogt 2005 Simon Aldrich 1975 William E. Linglebach & William T. Vogt 2006 George deB. Bell Jr. 1976 William E. Linglebach & William T. Vogt 2007 Peter Hill 1977 William J. Clothier & William T. Vogt 2008 Peter Hill 1978 William J. Clothier & William T. Vogt 2009 Guy Devereux 1979 Alastair B. Martin & Northrup R. Knox 2010 John Motz 1980 F. Hastings Griffin & William T. Vogt 2011 Bill Barker 1981 William T. Vogt & J. R. Mirkil 2012 Rich Moroscak 1982 F. H. Griffin & William T. Vogt 2013 Lex Miron 1983 F. H. Griffin & William T. Vogt 2014 Lex Miron 1984 William T. Vogt & William L. Van Alen Jr. 1985 William T. Vogt & William L. Van Alen Jr. U.S. 40s Doubles Champions 1986 F. Hastings Griffin & William L. Van Alen Jr. 1993 Peter Clement & James Van Alen 1987 Donald Newman & Peter East 1994 Charles Johnstone & Robert Manice 1988 H. D. S. Boenning & Sidney Gorham 1995 Peter Clement & Jonathan Pardee 1989 Donald Newman & F. Hastings Griffin Jr. 1996 Peter Clement & Jonathan Pardee 1990 George H. Bostwick Jr. & William T. Vogt 1997 Peter Clement & Jonathan Pardee 1991 George H. Bostwick Jr. & Clarence C. Pell 1998 Greg Van Schaack & Robert Manice 1992 George H. Bostwick Jr. & John McLean 1999 Charles Johnstone & Barclay Douglas 1993 George H. Bostwick Jr. & John McLean 2000 Simon Aldrich & Peter DeSvastich
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2001 Simon Aldrich & Peter DeSvastich U.S. 60s Singles Champions 2002 Simon Aldrich & Peter DeSvastich 1993 Peter East 2003 Simon Aldrich & Peter DeSvastich 1994 Peter East 2004 Peter Vogt & Peter Hill 1995 G. H. Bostwick Jr. 2005 Bruce Manson & Gregory Van Schaack 1996 G. H. Bostwick Jr. 2006 George deB. Bell Jr. & Rob McLane 1997 G. H. Bostwick Jr. 2007 Chris Cline & Charlie Johnstone 1998 John McLean 2008 Norris Jordan & Ted Manges 1999 John McLean 2009 Guy Devereux & Rich Moroscak 2000 John McLean 2010 John Motz & Bill Barker 2001 John McLean 2011 Alexis Hombrecher & Lex Miron 2002 Sam Howe 2012 Rich Moroscak & Bill Barker 2003 Sam Howe 2013 Lex Miron & Simon Aldrich 2004 Peter DeSvastich 2014 Ben Cook & Jeremy Wintersteen 2005 Dick Tanfield 2006 Rick Preston U.S. 50s Singles Champions 2007 Peter DeSvastich 1993 Sam Howe 2008 Dick Tanfield 1994 G.H. Bostwick Jr. 2009 Gregory Van Schaack 1995 John McLean 2010 Gregory Van Schaack 1996 Sam Howe 2011 Gregory Van Schaack 1997 Robert Pilkington 2012 Gregory Van Schaack 1998 Sam Howe 2013 Gregory Van Schaack 1999 John McLean 2014 Gregory Van Schaack 2000 Gregory Van Schaack 2001 Gregory Van Schaack 2002 Sam Howe U.S. 60s Doubles Champions 2003 Robert Pilkington 2006 Rick Preston & Tom Rowe 2004 Sam Howe 2007 Jonathan Pardee & Alex Walsh 2005 Gregory Van Schaack 2008 Peter DeSvastich & Dick Tanfield 2006 Gregory Van Schaack 2009 Gregory Van Schaack & Peter Clement 2007 Bruce Manson 2010 Gregory Van Schaack & Peter Clement 2008 George Bell 2011 Gregory Van Schaack & Peter Clement 2009 Simon Aldrich 2012 Gregory Van Schaack & Peter Clement 2010 Greg Van Schaack 2013 Gregory Van Schaack & Peter Clement 2011 Simon Aldrich 2014 Gregory Van Schaack & Howard McMorris 2012 Steve Hufford 2013 William Maltby U.S. 70s SIngles Champions 2014 John Prenn 2011 John McLean 2012 Michael Flinn U.S. 50s Doubles Champions 2013 Michael Flinn 2005 James Wharton & Charles Johnstone 2014 Richard Tanfield 2006 Paul Sauerborn & Rick Preston 2007 Gregory Van Schaack & Charlie Johnstone U.S. 70s Doubles Champions 2008 George Bell & Simon Aldrich 2011 John McLean & Pete Bostwick 2009 Simon Aldrich & Charles Johnstone 2013 Frank Oliveira & J. Beresford Packham 2010 Simon Aldrich & Charles Johnstone 2014 Michael Flinn & John McLean 2011 Simon Aldrich & Charles Johnstone 2012 Ted Manges & Norris Jordan 2013 Charles Johnstone & Simon Aldrich 2014 John Prenn & Alan McHugh
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2013-‐14: 908
USCTA2012-‐13: 804 Membership Report 2013-2014
2011-‐12: 711
2010-‐11: 732 USCTA Membership is at an all-time high, eclipsing the record we set last year. For the second year in a row, we gained roughly one hundred members. The six-year membership summary is 2009-‐10: 720 as follows:
2008-‐09: 706 2013-14: 908 2012-13: 804 Thanks to Jane Lippincott for managing the RTO 2011-12:— database while there 711 is still work to be done, she has improved the accuracy of our clubs 2010-11: database 732 information. We plan to continue improving he t database. Of the 908 USCTA members 2009-10: who 720 are in the RTO handicap system, 86 are women and 822 are men. All but 70 members Listed have handicaps. 2008-09: below 706 are some additional statistics about the members of the USCTA. Thanks to Jane Lippincott for managing the RTO database — while there is still work to be Peter Vogt (Membership Secretary) done, she has improved the accuracy of our clubs’ database information. We plan to continue to the database. Of the 908 USCTA members who are in the RTO handicap system, 86 are women and 822 are men. All but 70 members have handicaps. Listed below are some additional statistics about the members of the USCTA.
USCTA MEMBERSHIP BREAKDOWN
Club Regular Junior Life Total Singles Handicap Distribubon Aiken 49 3 52 250 Boston 99 99 204 Chicago 108 1 109 200 189 New York 278 1 279 142 150 Newport 86 11 97 117 Philadelphia 106 4 110 100 85 # of Players 55 Tuxedo 53 6 59 50 22 17 USCTA 16 4 1 21 6 1 Washington 57 10 67 0 Overseas 15 15
867 40 1 908 Handicap
In order improve to our ability to identify current and potential members, we need to have the individual clubs bill their members as soon as practicable, preferably in September. Members who pay in In order to improve our ability to identify current and potentialthe members, fall receive we need the to benefit have the of individual membership for clubs the entirety of following bill their year. members as soon as practicable, preferably in September. Members who pay in the fall receive the benefit of membership for the entirety of the following year.
Your dues support the game in many important www.uscourttennis.org ways. Our website at ., Your dues support the game in many important ways. Our websitethis at www.uscourttennis.org, Annual Report, and Chase the First this are Annual all made Report, possible and Chase by your dues. In addition, the USCTA the First are all made possible by your dues. In addition, the USCTAprovides provides national national championship championship medals to medals amateurs to amateurs and prize money to professionals. Last but not and prize money to professionals. Last but not least, the USCTA least, helps the sponsor USCTA player helps development, sponsor player particularly development, at the particularly junior at the junior level. Without your level. Without your support, none of this would be possible. Thanksupport, you! none of this would be possible. Thank you!
Please encourage your friends who have not yet played court tennis to try it and, hopefully, join the USCTA. With your help, we plan to report next year that we have another hundred new members. Please encourage your friends who have not yet played court tennis to try it and, hopefully, join the USCTA. With your help, we plan to report next year that we have another hundred new members. Respectfully submitted,
Peter A. Vogt Respectfully submitted, Membership Secretary
Peter Vogt
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As stated in the Bylaws of the United States Court Tennis Association: “Any person, club, or unincorporated association may be elected to membership upon the approval of the Membership Committee and the Board of Governors.” The United States Court Tennis Association offers annual membership in the following categories:
FULL MEMBER: $75 Full membership privileges
JUNIOR MEMBER: $25 Full membership privileges available to those under 25 years of age, or attending school or college
OVERSEAS MEMBER: $35 Full membership privileges available to non-American citizens living abroad
Because dues are only part of what keeps this Association going, the Membership Committee and the Board continue to offer additional special categories of membership. Those considering membership in the United States Court Tennis Association are urged to consider these special categories and discuss the benefits of each category with their USCTA representative.
CONTRIBUTING MEMBER: $100 (in addition to the annual dues) PATRON: $500 BENEFACTOR: $1,000
CHARTER MEMBERS W. Anderson F. F. de Rham, Jr. W. E. Lingelbach, Jr. Francis X. Shields George F. Baker, Jr. Charles Devens A. B. Martin Chas. M. Stockton E. Mauran Beals W. Palmer Dixon E. B. Martin J. H. Van Alen John C. Bell, Jr. George Dwight H. C. McClintock W. L. Van Alen Crawford Blagden E. M. Edwards Robert S. Millen John Hay Whitney G. H. Bostwick C. Frothingham H.R. Mixsell G. W. Wightman W. A. Coolidge R. L. Gerry, Jr. F. S. Moseley, Jr. William C. Wright A. L. Corey R. Grant III D. A. Newhall E. B. Coxe III N. R. Knox C. C. Pell C. S. Cutting Seymour H. Knox Ogden Phipps Fulton Cutting T. I. Laughlin F. G. B. Roche
LIFE MEMBERS The Right Honorable Lord Aberdare Northrup R. Knox Chris Ronaldson William J. Clothier Alastair B. Martin John E. Slater William G. Fitzgerald Anthony P. Negretti The Tennis & Rackets Association Edward J. Hughes Bertram L. O’Neill William L. Van Alen
Page 96 2013-2014 Annual Report USCTA Members 2013-2014 Tracey Aberman Christopher Blier Joe Capella Sam Abernethy Chris Blundin Juan Cappello Alex Acquavella David Boenning Don Carducci Nick Acquavella Dickson Boenning Ryan Carey Frederika Adam Emily Boenning Rob Carlson Alex Aimette Russell Boggess Mit Carothers Aitor Aldazabal Paul Bolster Dave Carrington Simon Aldrich Allan Booth Rowan Carroll Joan Alleman Jack Borland Teige Carroll Bradley Allen Charles Bostwick Kathy Carson Jeffrey Amling Charlie Bostwick Chris Casazza Davis Anderson George Bostwick Emily Cassin Vincent Andrews Laura Bostwick Vern Cassin Silas Anthony Tommy Bostwick Vern Peterson-Cassin Silas Anthony III Storm Boswick John Cassis Matti Antilla Avery Bourke James Cathcart Alexander Anton John Boyle Henry Cato Jim Ardrey Susan Boyle Barry Cerf Chase Arnold Tim Bradley Bruce Chafee Chris Arriz Matthew Breuer Brett Chalanick Joseph Ashman Richard Brickley James Chamberlain Tony Ashmore Joe Brickman Johnny Chamberlain Joseph Aulisi Jason Briggs Peter Herbert Chapman Amanda Avedissian Tom Bristowe Steven Chapman Jim Ayer William Bristowe Baset Chaudhry Charlie Ayres William Broadbent Steve Chick Gordon Baird Paul Brooke Kasper Christoffersen Michael Baity John Paul Broussard Guy Cipriano Kirk Baldwin Andrew Brown Peter Cipriano Frank Baltzell Jack Brown Jake Claghorn Cryder Bancroft Larry Brown Kevin Clancy Bill Barker Peter Brown Phillip Clapp Erik Barker Arthur Browne Sam Clapp Thorold Barker Tess Browne Michael Clark Gary Barnes Robert Bryan Chris Cline Richard Bartlett Charles Buaron Evelyn Clothier David Barton Theodore Buchsbaum Morris Clothier Graham Vail Bayly Cameron Buettner Athol Cochrane Bill Beacham Connor Buettner Anders Cohen Ceelie Beacham Robert Buettner Michael Cole Greg Beard Ally Bulley Walter Coles Kirk Bedell Christian Bullitt Steven Columbia John Beinecke Chad Burdette Gifford Combs George Bell Ben Burgess David Connelly Peter Bender William Burgin William Connors Azziza BenSaid Jim Burke John Conway Spencer Berger Peter Burke Giles Conway-Gordon Chris Bernabei Chad Burkhardt Ben Cook David Berry Jim Busterud Chris Cook Sean Berry Mark Butler Johnny Cook Eric Bertelson Etienne Cabillon Robert Cook James Bianchi Marco Caggiano Brad Corbin Lucy Bickford Adrian Camacho Elise Corey William Bickford Angus Campbell Craig Corrance John Bigelow Cot Campbell Paul Costello Bill Blalock Ross Cann James Cowperthwait Kiki Blalock Colbert Cannon Kevin Craig Ivan Blas Peter Cannon Gian Craparo
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John Crawford Joe Ehrlich Christopher George Harry Crosby Skip Elliott Michael George Jon Crowell Geoff Ellis Adam Gerchen Kip Curren Brit Elmore Ralph Gerra Leigh Curry Oliver Embry Peter Getz Mac Neil Curry David Emil Richard Gilder Chris Cushing Alex Escher James Gimbel Howard Cushing Rose Escobar Paul Giroux Alex Daigh Max Essery Rob Goergen John Damon Nick Eugenio Rick Gold Peter Damon Sam Evans Alex Goldsmith Charles Daniels Stephen Evans-Freke Nicholas Goodman Dryw Danielson Valerie Evans-Freke Virginia Goodyear Robert C. Daum Martha Everett Harsha Gopal Evelyn David Doug Ewing Al Gordon Sheppard H.C. Davis Keith Fagan Genie Gordon John Dawson Ross Fairbanks Sidney Gorham Charles de Casteja Greg Faron Alan Goulty Charles De Chabaneix Stephen Farrelly Jack Graham Kendrick de Koning Kipp Fawcett Mark Graham Etienne de la Valette Steve Fazzini Charlotte Grassi Walter Deane Russ Fearing Helen Grassi Rob Deans Teddy Felker Temple Grassi Warren Dempsey Billy Fetridge Carl Graves Randy DePree Clark Fetridge Thad Gray Daniel Deroulet Spence Fischer James Greenwood Peter deSvastich Michael Fisher John Gregory Brian Dettmann Mike Fishman Richard Griffith Guy Devereux Averell Fisk Richard Griffith II Steve Devoe Andrew Fitzgerald Benjamin Griswold Jamie DeYoung Jay Fitzgibbons Greg Gross Peter di Bonaventura Charlie Fliflet Robert Gundlach Dan diBartolomeo Hiroko Flinn Anne Gwathmey Eleanor Dick Michael Flinn Archie Gwathmey Ben Dickinson Alexander Forbes Lou Habina Pete Dickinson Bob Forbes Chester Hall Joshua Dines Cecilia Forbes Bryan Haltermann Jamie Dodderidge Lucien Forbes Eddy Hamilton Chad Doerge David Ford Jr Sam Hamilton Elizabeth Dolan David Ford Sr Sarah Hamilton Dan Dolan III Ken Forton Devens Hamlen Dan Dolan Jr. William Foshay Wilson B. Handler Rory Domm Matt Fraidin George Handy Christine Donovan Linc Frank John Harkins David Donovan Francis Freeman Paul Harkins Mike Douglas Shirley Freitag Scott Harkins Elliott Doyle Victor Frezza Will Harkins Justin Doyle David Friedman John M. Harrington Eli Drake Timothy Fulham Robert Harrington Mason Drake Scott Fulmer Zach Harrington Renee Drake David Funk Michael Harris Arthur Drane Tyler Gaffney Cotton Harrold Peter Dunne Ralph Gaines Margaux Harrold Matthew Dupee Michael Gale John Harte Rick Durkes Dan Gardella Adam Haselkorn Marion Durst Neil Garofano Tyler Hathaway Oliver Dutton Garrett Gates John Havens Peter East Jonathon Gauntt Bob Hay Russell Echlov Mark Geall Ryan Hayes Scott Edmonds James Geddes Patrick Haynes John Edwards Robert Geddes Andrew Heaney Eamon Egan Robin Geffen Brad Hearsh
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Geordie Hebard Mitchell Kelly Ian MacDonald Patrick Heeg Ludwig Kerck Gordon MacGill Charles Heenan David S. Killebrew Peter MacGuire O Heestand David Kimball Chris Mackay Chris Heffernan Andrew King Amy MacMillan Tom Hegarty David King Horace MacVaugh Kirk Heilbrun Kris King Sean Madden Gardiner Hempel John Kinsella John Madzin Shawn Herlihy Marty Kinsella Alice Mahoney Ellen Hermann Andy Kinzler Vin Maiello Dan Herrick Chris Kirtley Marian Makins Howard Hickey Jonathan Kitchen Magda Malak Lawrence Hicks Greg Klein Peter Mallinson Ian Highet Rob Kneip Connor Malloy Brian Hill Richard Knight Hugh Malone Peter Hill Casey Kokos Rick Malone Hank Hillebrand Jonathan Kondracki Ted Manges Vu Hoang Wes Koontz Bruce Manson Hank Hodges Seth Kopald Alexander Marchessini William ‘Bill’ Holmberg Thomas Korossy Gina Martin Pat Homer Blade Kotelly Michael Martin William Hook Tyler Kyle Ted Martin Jeff Horine Sara Lacombe Jon Maschmeyer Tom Hornbaker Tomas Lacosta Mark Mashburn Breton Hornblower John Lambros Charles Matheson Arthur Horowitz John Lanctot Robert Matheson Jane Hottensen Pete Lanctot Dave Matthews Sam Howe Pat Landers Jim Matthews Eric Hoyle Colt Landreth Paul Mattocks Lawrence Hoyle Michael Landrum Keith Mayes Marty Hublitz Bob Lane Keith Mayes II Steve Hufford Stuart Lansing Leonard Mazzone Edward Hughes Jonathan Larken Maxwell Mazzone Chris Hughey Dan Laukitis Mac McAndrew Peter Humphrey Ben Lawrence Tim McAndrew Michael Hunter Andreas Lazar Danny McBride Chris Hurd Brendan LeBlanc Joe McCann Dan Hutchinson Chris Leffingwell Meghane McCarthy Blair Hutton JP Leger Tom McCarthy Jay Hutton Sandy Leighton Jake McCray Matthew Hyde Jay Leonard John McDermott James Illingworth Alexandre Leviant Connie McDonnell Peter Imber Marc Lewinstein Michael McElroy Nigel Ingram John Lewis David McFadden Adam Inselbuch Charles Libby Jameson McFadden Elihu Inselbuch Mark Lindblom Tom McGinnis John Iole Adam Lindemann Christopher McGowan Andy Jackson Caroline Lippincott Clarence McGowan Carl Jenkins Jane Lippincott Drew McGowan Jonathan Jensen Anne Livingston Alan N.C. McHugh Robert Johnston Mary Livingston Cam Mckinney Charles Johnstone Phoebe Livingston McKay McKinnon G. Randolph Jones Jim Lloyd James McLain Graham Jones Gain Matteo Lo Faro Rob McLane Norris Jordan Philip Lobkowicz James McLaren Loren Kagan Elisabeth Lombard Bill McLaughlin Bruce Katz Hakan Lonaeus John McLean Charlie Katz Ken Love Rob Mclean Brett Kedzior Kevin Luzak Stuart McLean Horace Keesey John Macaskill Sr Lindsay McManus Mike Keiser Alec MacCormick Howard McMorris Ruth Kelley Alexander MacCormick Drew McNally
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Gray McNally Petranella Napolitano Andrew Purcell John Mcnamara Kaveh Nazemoff Melissa Purcell John McNamara Charles Neuhauser Morgan Purvis Nicole McNeil Max Niederste-Ostholt Hans Pusch Daniel McSweeney Yanni Nikolla Valentin Quan Harry McVickar Dori Noah Sean Quinn Lucas Mead David Nolan William Rand John Mears Patricia Nordeen William Rand John Medgyesy Gregg Nourjian Steve Raslavich Ethan Meers Chris Oberbeck George Razook Trey Meers C. Rodney O’Connor Ross Read Chris Meigher Joe O’Connor Trevor Rees Jason Mengel Diana Oehrli Peter Regna Philip Mengel Gordon Ogden SM Reilly Todd Meringoff Erik Oken Tony Reilly Susan Merlin Frank Oliveira Matt Reinbold Keith Merrill John Olsen Tanner Rice Scott Merrill John Olympitis Chase Richter Timothy Merrill Derek O’Sullivan Steve Richter Howard Mertz Sophie O’Sullivan Luis Rinaldini Jennifer Metzler Brian Owens Jamie Ritchie Joseph Meyer Pete Pacelli William Rives Joseph Meyer, JR Berry Packham Rhett Riviere Graham Michener Mike Paolini James Rivkin Melissa Mikkelsen Lou Papouchado Dave Robb Woody Millen Dan Paquette Andrew Roberts Dave Miller Jonathan Pardee Sarah Rodgers Doc Miller Ted Pardoe Alex Rodzianko Alex Miral Coley Parry Chauncie Rodzianko Lex Miron Scott Paskerian Paul Rodzianko Matt Mitchell John Patton Pete Roessler Alec Monaghan John Patton III Peter Rohr Paul Monaghan Greg Pearce Greg Romero Ben Monderer Parker Pearson Phil Rooney Chris Moore Haven Pell Alan Rose Emerson Moore Peter Pell Edmund Ross James Moore Peter Pell Sr. Brewer Rowe Michael Moore Deane Pennick Thomas Rowe William Moore Ray Pepi Francine Royan Maria Morinigo Matt Pettinelli William Royan Todd Morley Rob Petty Steve Rozek Richard Moroscak Mark Philpott Bettina Ruckelhaus Brent Morris Ogden Phipps Nelson Russell Whitten Morris Thomas Pickin Duncan Rutherfurd Roland Morris III Robert Pilkington Mark Ryan Steve Moss Lizzie Pingpank Richard Ryan Kornelia Mostrous Philip Piro Steve Ryan Yiannis Mostrous Piers Playfair Eitan Sabo Chase Motz James Plowden-Wardlaw Zach Sacks John Motz Richard Poholek Steve Sader Kris Motz Martin Pomp Jesse Sammis Noah Motz Matt Porter Eike Satake Tristan Motz Ridge Porter Paul Sauerborn Jerry Mount Pam Post Val Sauri Mike Moyer Robert Power John Saxe Rich Mueller John Prenn Josh Scherer John Austin Murphy Christopher Preston Jay Schochet Patrick Murphy Rick Preston Chris Schutz Tom Murphy Robert Price Brad Schwalm Dan Nagler Wesley Price Suzy Schwartz Alex Nagy Fred Prince Bill Schwarze Clement Napolitano Kathy Pugh Chris Scott
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D. Webber Scott Tom Swift Julia Ward Andrew Segal Jay Tackett Laurenson Ward Jericho Seguin Manuel Tancer Philip Warner Andy Seitz Dick Tanfield Frederick Warren John Seitz Chris Taube Carl Weatherly-White Eric Shabshelowitz Phillip Tavani Ben Webster Brett Shaheen John Taylor Peter Webster Phil Shannon Dave Tedeschi Reed Webster Matt Sharnoff David Teitelbaum Addison West Harry Shaw Paul Tennant James Wharton Kevin Shea Leslie Theobald Jamie Whitall Harry Shealy Ted Thilman Arthur Whitcomb Doug Shear Clarke Thomas Gail Whitcomb Joe Sheehan Ashley Thomas Lenihan Bill White Robert Sheppard Baker Thompson Bob White William Shettle William Thompson Vica White Paul Shiverick John Thorton Martin Whitmer Thomas Shumaker Hugh Tilney Jon Whitney Tom Shumaker Jr. Andy Timmerman Schuyler Wickes Robert Silvay Bardyl Tirana Bruce Wilcox Eric Silverman Joseph Tomaino Dent Wilkens Harry Simonds Walter Tomenson John Wilkins Talbot Simonds Peter Tonissi Don Wilkinson Wiley Simonds Jay Trees Scott Willard Ernie Sink Paul Trombly James Willcocks Shepard Skiff Bill Tucker Bradley Williams Mark Slater Roger Tuckerman Benson Wilson Patrick Sloane Jedediah Turner Noah Wimmer Wally Smerconish Robert Tyszkowski Schuyler Winter Colgate Smith Bradley Ursprung George Wintersteen Hank Smith Don Utroska Jeremy Wintersteen Scilla Smith Ryan Vaile Beth Winthrop Winston Smith David Valentine Patrick Winthrop Antony Smithie James L Van Alen Robert Wood Nick Smithie Jimmy Van Alen Patrick Wood Prince Johnny Smyth Vechten Van Burger Chas Woodward Kenny Soffer Alfred Van Liew Kathryn Wooley-Dutton Chris Sonne Bennett Van Liew Mary Worseldine Nick Sonne Errett Van Nice Peter Worth Alvar Soosaar Guy Van Pelt Giles Wrench Arnold Spangler Greg Van Schaack Kurt Wulfekuhler Adam Spence Walton Van Winkle Bob Wyckoff Alex Spence Quentin VanDerLee Jeffrey Yager Joseph Spera Chad Vandiver Sebastian Yager Guy Spier Bauer Vaughters Spencer Yager Baird Standish Clayton Vaughters P.J. Yeatman Paul Stavrakos Tim Vecchione Jesse Young Ben Stein Francois Verglas Scott Young Mary Stevens Nicolas Victoir Jules Zacher Jennie Stevenson Tony Villa Michael Ziatyk Mike Stevenson Rahul Vinnakota James Zug Hume Steyer Dieter Voegele Ian Steyer Peter Vogt Philip Stockton Chip Von Weise Dacre Stoker Boyd Vor Broker Parker Stoker Ed Wadsworth Mike Sullivan Nat Wadsworth William Sullivan Ned Wagner Henderson Supplee Sydney Waldron Ogden Sutro Alexander Walsh Gary Swantner Denis Walsh David Sweet Lucas Walsh
Page 101 USCTA International Clubs and Associations AUSTRALIA Société Sportive du Jeu Canford School de Paume et de Racquets Australian Real Tennis Wimborne Minster 74 Rue Lauriston Association Dorset, BH21 3AD 75116, Paris e: [email protected] Chairman: Henry Turnbull e: [email protected] Head Professional: Steve Ronaldson c/o The Royal Melbourne Tennis Club e: [email protected] 18 Sherwood Street Head Professional: Adrian Kemp & Falkland Palace Royal Richmond, Victoria 3121 Angus Williams Tennis Club e: [email protected] Jeu de Paumme de Falkland Palace Royal Tennis Club Ballarat Tennis Club Navarre Falkland, Fife KY15 7BU All enquiries to: R. Hammond Larter Street 19 rue General Dauture e: [email protected] Ballarat, Victoria 3350 64000 Pau e: [email protected] e: [email protected] Hardwick House Contact: Brett MacFarlane IRELAND Whitchurch, Glen Erin Court Irish Real Tennis Reading Berkshire, RG8 7RB All enquiries to: Michael Parsons Glenfern Road Association e: [email protected] Romsey, Victoria 3434 Chairman: Mike Bolton e: [email protected] e: [email protected] Hatfield House Tennis Head Professional: Brian Scales THE NETHERLANDS Club Hobart Tennis Club The Dutch Real Tennis c/o Fore Street Lodge 45 Davey Street Association Hatfield House Hobart, Tasmania 7000 Chairman: Theo Bollerman Old Hatfield, Herts, AL9 5NF e: [email protected] e: [email protected] e: [email protected] e: [email protected] Head Professional: Barry Toates Head Professionals: Jon Dawes
The Royal Melbourne Holyport Real Tennis United Kingdom Club Tennis Club The Tennis and Rackets Holyport Street 18 Sherwood Street Association Holyport, Richmond, Victoria 3121 Chief Executive: Chris Davies Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 2JR e: [email protected] c/o The Queen’s Club e: [email protected] Head Professional: Frank Filippelli Palliser Road Head Professional: Andy Chinneck London, W14 9EQ FRANCE e: [email protected] The Hyde Tennis Club Comité Français du Jeu de Bristol & Bath Club Walditch Courte Paume Beggar Bush Playing Fields Bridport, Dorset DT6 4LB President: Tim Batten Abbots Leigh Road e: [email protected] 2 Passage Ronsin Bristol, BS8 3QD Head Professional: Ben Ronaldson 77300 Fontainebleau e: [email protected] e: [email protected] Head Professional: Kevin King Jesmond Dene Tennis Club Cercle du Jeu de Paume de Cambridge University Court Matthew Bank Fontainebleau Tennis Court Jesmond Palais National Grange Road Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 3RE 77300 Fontainebleau Cambridge, CB3 9DJ e: [email protected] e: [email protected] e: [email protected] Head Professional: Paul Hetherington Head Professional: Eric Delloye Head Professionals: Kees Ludekens
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Leamington Tennis Court Oxford University Tennis PROFESSIONAL Club Court ORGANIZATION 50 Bedford Street c/o Merton College International Real Leamington Spa Warks. CV32 5DT Merton Street Tennis Professionals e: [email protected] Oxford, 0X1 4JD Association Head Professional: Ben Matthews and e: [email protected] Kevin Sheldon Head Professional: Andrew Davis Chief Executive: Susie Falkner e: [email protected] M.C.C. (Lord’s) Petworth House Tennis The Tennis Court, Court MMC, Lords Ground Estate Yard St. Johns Wood, London, NW8 8QN Petworth House e: [email protected] Petworth, Sussex GU28 0DU Head Professional: Adam Phillips e: [email protected] Head Professional: Chris Bray The Manchester Tennis & Racquet Club Prested Hall Racket Club 33 Blackfriars Road Feering Nr Kelvedon Salford 3, Manchester, M3 7AQ Essex, CO5 9EE e: [email protected] e: [email protected] Head Professional: Steve Brockenshaw Head Professional: Claire Vigrass and Rod McNaughtan The Queen’s Club Middlesex University Real Palliser Road Tennis Club London, W14 9EQ The Millennium Real Tennis Court e: [email protected] Middlesex University Head Professional: Andrew Lyons Hendon Campus [email protected] 2 Campus Way Hendon, London NW4 4JF Radley College e: [email protected] c/o Sports Center Head Professional: Will Burns Radley College Abington, Oxfordshire OX14 2HU Moreton Morell Tennis e: [email protected] Court Club Head Professional: Chris Ronaldson Moreton Morrell Photo by Michel Do by Photo Warwick, Warks, CV35 9AL The Royal Tennis Court e: [email protected] Hampton Court Palace Head Professional: Tom Granville Surrey, KT8 9AU e: [email protected] The Newmarket & Suffolk Head Professional: Nick Wood Real Tennis Club Fitzroy Street Seacourt Tennis Club Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 OJW Victoria Avenue e: [email protected] Hayling Island, Hants, PO11 9AJ Head Professional: Andrew Knibbs e: [email protected] Head Professional: Danny Jones The Oratory School The Sports Centre The Oratory School, Woodcote, Berks. RG8 0PJ e: [email protected] “Lawn Tennis is Yawn Tennis”
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AIKEN NEWPORT Aiken Tennis Club National Tennis Club 146 Newberry Street SW 194 Bellevue Avenue Aiken, SC 29801 Newport, RI 02840 (803) 648-2152 (401) 849-6672 (803) 648-3531 fax (401) 846-1671 fax e: [email protected] e: [email protected] Professional: Dacre Stoker www.nationaltennisclub.org Professionals: Rich Smith, Ricardo Smith BOSTON Tennis & Racquet Club NEW YORK 939 Boylston Street Racquet & Tennis Club Boston, MA 02115 370 Park Avenue (617) 536-4630 New York, NY 10022 (617) 247-1978 fax (212) 753-9727 e: [email protected] (212) 980-7180 fax www.tandr.org e: [email protected] Professionals: Jimmy Burke, Tony Hollins Professionals: Barney Tanfield, James Stout CHICAGO PHILADELPHIA The Racquet Club of Chicago Racquet Club of Philadelphia 1365 North Dearborn Parkway 215 S. 16th Street Chicago, IL 60610 Philadelphia, PA 19102 (312) 642-1431 (215) 772-1544 e: [email protected] (215) 557-6326 fax Professionals: John Cashman, Steve Virgona, Will Hopton e: [email protected] www.rcop.com GEORGIAN COURT Professionals: Rob Whitehouse, John Lumley Georgian Court Georgian Court University TUXEDO PARK Lakewood, NJ Tuxedo Club (610) 212-4301 Tuxedo Park, NY 10987 All enquiries to: Schuyler Wickes (845) 351-7345 e: [email protected] (845) 351-7309 fax e: [email protected] LONG ISLAND www.thetuxedoclub.org Greentree Professionals: Tim Chisholm, Josh Dodgson Manhasset, Long Island (Private) All enquiries to: Peter di Bonaventura WASHINGTON (203) 255-5605 International Tennis Club of Washington e: [email protected] 1800 Old Meadow Road McLean, VA 22102 (703) 556-8801 e: [email protected] www.princescourt.com Professional: Ivan Ronaldson, Neil Mackenzie
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