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And Yet, the Health Benefits of Tennis Continue to Make Headlines FALL/WINTER18 Year 43, Issue 3 The Official Publication of Tennis Lovers Est. 1976 loading.... USTA COLORADO Gates Tennis Center 3300 E Bayaud Ave Suite 201 Denver, CO 80209 303.695.4116 www.COLORADOTENNIS.com PAGE 2 COLORADOTENNIS.com FALL/WINTER2018 FALL/WINTER2018 COLORADOTENNIS.com PAGE 3 MEADOW CREEK TENNIS & FITNESS CLUB GET FIT • HAVE FUN • MAKE FRIENDS TENNISTENNIS DONEDONE RIGHT.RIGHT. ARE YOU READY TO TAKE YOUR GAME TO THE NEXT LEVEL? 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EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT! Our publication is changing. 10/01/2018 24 YOUTH TENNIS: News, notes & updates 28 YOUTH RANKINGS: Tennis Recruiting rankings for Fall 2018 31 LEAGUE NEWS: News and notes from our Adult League Department 32 LEAGUE WRAP: USTA Colorado Adult League final results for 2018 33 TOURNAMENT WRAP: Results from the "Big 3" 37 THE BIG CHAIR: News and notes from USTA Colorado Headquarters 38 THE LAST WORD: About this bundle of pages you hold in your hand.... 39 USTA CO-411: About USTA Colorado and contact information © 2018 Colorado Tennis Association FALL/WINTER2018 COLORADOTENNIS.com PAGE 5 YOUR GAME HAS NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD We’re excited to announce our indoor courts are now illuminated by LED bulbs. Enjoy a complimentary tennis clinic and a free 3-day membership. Boulder | DTC | Flatirons | Inverness | Monaco | 16th Street Mall | Union Station Visit ColoradoAthleticClubs.com or call 303.861.5646 to learn more about 7 clubs, 1 membership. INDOOR + OUTDOOR COURTS | ELITE + EXCEL JR. PROGRAMS | ADULT TENNIS DRILLS + LADDERS USTA ADULT TEAM TENNIS, MIXED DOUBLES, SENIORS’ TENNIS, AND UNDER 10 PROGRAMS *Restrictions and terms may apply. Must be local resident, age 18 or older with valid photo ID. First-time guest only. Offer ends December 31, 2018. ©2018 Wellbridge CAC_Tennis_NOV18_FINAL.indd 1 10/9/18 4:29 PM PAGE 6 COLORADOTENNIS.com FALL/WINTER2018 THECOVERSTORY LOADING.... TENNIS 2019 & BEYOND ENVISIONING NEW WAYS TO ENGAGE THE NEXT GENERATION OF TENNIS PLAYERS Studies show that kids are sitting a lot more than they used to — and it's not good for them. We are continually confronted by great opportunities, brilliantly disguised as insoluable problems. Sedentary lifestyles compound over a lifetime, which impacts families, communities and our entire economy FALL/WINTER2018 COLORADOTENNIS.com PAGE 7 Studies also show that while youth are becoming sedentary, they are also dropping out of organized sports. Most kids elect to stop playing organized sports by the age of 12. Regardless of why they stop, the repercussions will have a life-long negative effect. PAGE 8 COLORADOTENNIS.com FALL/WINTER2018 And yet, the health benefits of tennis continue to make headlines .... For tennis players, coaches, facilities and especially the governing bodies of tennis, the timing of it all has been perfect. In the last several months, study after study shows that the sport of tennis ranks among the very best activity for people of all ages when it comes to getting fit, staying healthy, and living longer. Of course, this is not exactly headline news for those of us who live to play, coach and promote the game. But for the USTA family (National, Sections & Districts), this wave of positive news arrives at the perfect time as we get ready to launch numerous initiatives to help bring the next generation of players into the sport. You may remember reading about USTA Colorado's ambitious efforts to grow and strengthen communities through tennis. We told you that we wanted to share our passion for the game by promoting and developing the growth of people through tennis, by becoming a sport that is genuinely concerned about the lives of its constituents, by creating affordable pathways for all youngsters regardless of their backgrounds to amplify their personal growth, and by creating the conditions for developing not only champions on the court, but also champions in life. What the stats say The compounding benefits of about the benefits of tennis activity helps kids for a lifetime. As you may know, the tennis industry is already changing. New technology is making the game more approachable for players and fans. The USTA has already launched its massive Net Generation initiative, which is both a figurative and literal game-changer when it comes to helping parents find ways for their kids to get involved in the sport. At a time when alarm bells are ringing across the country, alerting families, communities and institutions to the risks of sedentary lifestyles and the true costs of poor health, more and more parents are seeking options for their children that will help them develop better habits and receive the many benefits that youth sports provide, without the associated injury risks of certain contact sports. This makes tennis uniquely appealing to many parents, who are rightly concerned about the long-term effects of full-contact sports. Recent studies confirm that tennis is not only a great primary sport (the safest sport important sports for youth off the court as well. In addition, tennis players are less prone to risky behaviors as ranked by The Aspen Institute's Healthy Sport Index), Youth who play tennis get better grades (48% have an A like alcohol, tobacco and marijuana usage, and are at less but also the perfect complimentary sport for many young average), have college aspirations (81% say they will attend risk to be overweight. athletes who are looking to boost their overall athleticism. college), are better behaved (73% have never been sent Tennis participation positively influences the lives of youth But it's not all about fitness. As great as the sport's to the principals' office) and are more community-minded across all socioeconomic levels. reputation is for on-court fitness, its likely one of the most (82% volunteer in their communities). FALL/WINTER2018 COLORADOTENNIS.com PAGE 9 Taking tennis to the people These studies are not inconsequential, but they aren't going to change parents' minds alone. Getting kids off the couch and away from their digital devices will require a new strategy, one that will incorporate the full spectrum of tennis constituents — players, parents and providers. As the calendar moves toward 2019, USTA Colorado has already published the initial phase of identifying the WHY. In concert with this strategic plan, we have begun exploring just how we can succeed in bringing more young players into the sport where they can reap its benefits. Let's take a look at a few of our planned investments in our tennis constituents in an effort to strengthen local communities. re-imagining play Modifying the youth tennis model Format changes for youth play Because tennis is one of the few sports that can be learned at virtually any age, USTA Across the country, youth advocacy groups and think tanks are asking the question, "Are Colorado will be focused on expanding participation in entry-level offerings by changing Youth Sports Broken?" The pyramid model is what organized sports look like today.
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