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The Tennis & Racquet Club Renovates UNITED STATES COURT UNITED STATES COURT TENNIS ASSOCIATION TENNIS ASSOCIATION PROVIDENCE COURT Real Tennis Lawn Tennis Squash Singles Squash Doubles Fitness TIME TO GET REAL Annual Report 2013-2014 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 2014 PLEASE DIRECT INQUIRIES TO: [email protected] 2013-2014 Annual Report Jay Schochet It’s about time that your generous support for the professional game of Court Tennis was recognized. The list of professionals on this page would like to thank you for your unparalleled contribution over the years. Thank You Jay! Josh Bainton Rob Fahey Sergio Lopez Phil Shannon James Beaumont Claire Fahey John Lumley Will Simonds Chris Bray Jacques Faulise Andrew Lyons Neil Smith Steve Brockenshaw Andrew Fowler Neil Mackenzie Ricardo Smith Jimmy Burke Mike Gooding Ben Matthews Richard Smith Will Burns Ruaraidh Gunn Mike Noll Dacre Stoker Tim Chisholm Tony Hollins Adam Player James Stout Jon Dawes Will Hopton Camden Riviere Barney Tanfield Lachie Deuchar Nick Howell Ben Ronaldson Steve Virgona Mark Devine Danny Jones Matt Ronaldson George Wharton Josh Dodgson Adrian Kemp Chris Ronaldson Rob Whitehouse Tom Durack Gabe Kinzler Ivan Ronaldson Lewis Williams Ged Eden Darren Long Bryn Sayers Nick Wood Page 1 PDQUSCTA Graphics is proud to be the preferred print & design vendor for the USCTA Offset Printing • Digital Printing • Graphic Design • Marketing Materials Postcards • Flyers • Brochures • Pocket Folders • Business Identity • Logo Design Business Cards • Letterheads • Envelopes • Promotional Materials • Calendars Magnets • Large Format Printing • Announcements • Custom invitations Thank-You Cards • Rubberstamps • Labels • Digital Scanning & Photocopying Social Media Managment • Delivery & Shipment • Finishing & Bindery • Email Marketing 176 Broadway • Newport, RI 02840 tel 401 849 3820 • fax 401 849 3880 www.pdqri.com 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 CREDITS James Zug, Chair, USCTA Communications Committee Cover Jane Lippincott, Editor Tennis & Racquet Club Photo By Melissa Quintal Timothy Smith, Designer Copy Editors Photographers: Ken Forton, Mary Livingston, Ryan Carey Michael Do, Steph Stevens, Melissa Quintal, Jane Lippincott, & James Zug Frederika Adam & Barney Tanfield Advertising Josh Bainton Printed at PDQ Printing and Design, Newport, RI 02840 Page 3 USCTA PRESIDENT’S REPORT Dear Fellow Member: Last year’s Annual Report BarneyPhoto by 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 Page 4 2013-2014 Annual Report 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 Photo by 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 Photo by 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.
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