Spring Sideline News March 2011

Chicago District Tennis Association

7.5 Combo Women-1st Place Northbrook Racquet Club 6.5 Combo Women-1st Place Ft L-R Capt. Laura Wodar, Sunatcha Rush Copley Breslow, Taya Breslow. Middle-L-R Frt L-R Ilyse Jarman, Ana Karen Jirsa, Beth Cohen, Barbara Courts Plus-L to R: David C. Martin, David Stefan Palfenier, Sandi Tizzard, LaFasto, Patti Charman. Bk L-R Edy -co-capt, David A. Martin, Steven Frandsen-co- Michelle Dellaportas, BK L-R Lotharius, Lynn Moyer, Cindy capt, Herbert Sistrunk, Claude Cimino, Michael Tawni Cramer, Capt. Sue Gaynes. Schwartz, Roxanne Majka. Grantham, Jimmy Knox, Juan Ocampo. 2010 Illinois State Combo & Senior Mixed Doubles Championship March 5-6, 2011, Five Seasons, Burr Ridge

8.5 Combo Women-2nd Place Heritage Tennis Club. BK L-R Mary Pitas, Lori Baer, Shannon Crowther, Suzanne Pfeiffer. Frt L-R Capt. Paula Colbert, Michelle Love, Tricia Gromola.

2004 2005 Marian Baird Alan G. Schwartz George E. Barnes 2006 Gene Buwick Billie Jean King Joseph E. Carrico Jay Kramer Patricia Freebody 2008 Grant Golden Katrina Adams Seymour Greenberg 2009 Andrea Jaeger Mel Timmons n August of 2004, the Chicago Tennis Patrons created the Chi- George M. Lott, Jr. George J. Jennings, Jr. I cago Tennis Hall of Fame, located at the CDTA office. The pur- pose of the Chicago Tennis Hall of Fame is to honor tennis players, Frank Parker 2010 both men and women, who have achieved a special level because of Martin Reissen Janet French their play, coaching or administration of our game. The Chicago Helen Shockley Dave Muir Tennis Hall of Fame Inductees & their bios can be seen at: www.chicago.usta.com, click on the Chicago Tennis Hall of Fame James C. Stewart Mary Seelig tab on the left. Spring Sideline News Page 2

L-R Sylvia Gothard, Tam Neal & Ken Vaughn, Joe White & Dora Hubbard, Wendy Kaegi, Larry McCotter & Lisa Culp.

Adam & Mark Przepiorski, Kevin, Jasmine, Michelle, Brienne, Christina, Barbara & James Minnefield, The Selvaggio Family. Spring Sideline News Page 3

Frt (L-R) Janice Lumpkin, Arnie Villagomez, Sue Sprovieri, Nancy Watland, CDTA League Coordinator Nancy Williford, Simon Meredith, Bill Lange. Bk (L-R) Suzanne Moore, Neal Zazove, Kevin Minor, Paul MacDonald, Mark Putterman, Laura Wildern, Peter Flanzer, Stephen Quazzo, Don Walton, Glenn Alfred, Greg Contro, Diana Bieniewski, TSR Matt Smucker, Mark Trinka, Lisa Finke, Mike Haber, Julia Steele, Patty Lambropoulos.

Inside This Issue Pictures from The Evening of Champions 2 CDTA Board 3 Sportsmanship Winners 4 Point Penalty Reminder 4 Qualifier T-Shirt Sponsors Wanted 5 Love To Serve Picture 5 Chicago Tennis Hall of Fame Inductees Bios 6 2010 Award Winners 7 Let’s Get Started Program 8 Flex League Info 8 USTA League App 9 CDTA League Coordinator Jr Team Tennis Coordinator Nancy Williford 630-778-7131, Nancy Watland 708-799-1323, 2011 Chicago District Championships Info 10 [email protected] [email protected] Spring Sideline News Page 4

roper attitude, behavior and enthusiasm on and off the P court during a tournament will Casey Borovsky, Matthew Burnbardt, Kirandev Devaraj, Brett Forman, Jorie Fox. be the requirements for receiving a CDTA Sportsmanship Award. Every Tournament Director will receive a CDTA Sportsmanship Award Certificate to recognize a player at their tournament. Each sportsmanship winner will be decided by the Tour- nament Director and their staff. The award winner will then receive a Jordan Hainsfurther, Perry Hoag, Ai Kashii, Tony Leto, Anton Levitin, Ericka Oku. CDTA Sportsmanship Award certificate, and be listed on our website if the CDTA office is notified. If the Sportsmanship Winner sends us their picture it will be in the Sideline Newsletter & Yearbook and they will receive a cool CDTA Sportsmanship Bag Tag, now in red, green, blue & white! Justine Pritikin, Miguel Perez-Monge, Vinaya Rao, Adam Spector, Stefano Tsorotiotis, Dana Ulrich.

id you know that by entering a USTA sanctioned tournament you and anyone associated with you is under an obligation to D maintain high standards of proper conduct, fair play and good sportsmanship? The Point Penalty System-is the USTA's accepted method of match control which pertains to the player & everyone associated with a player including parents, coaches and friends. Know the Consequences For Improper Behavior During USTA Sanctioned Events. The Point Penalty System will be used in all USTA Sanctioned Tournaments. Please go to our web site at: www.chicago.usta.com, click on the left: Junior Competition & scroll down to Point Penalty System or we would be happy to mail you a copy if you email: [email protected] or call us at: 847-803-2382.

Any of the following misconduct includes people associated with the player. Visible or audible profanity or obscenity Abuse of rackets, balls, equipment Abusive behavior toward a player, Official or Site Director in language or body language. Retaliatory calls (obviously bad calls made in retaliation for the opponent's calls) Not putting forth your best effort Communication with your Player If your player speaks to you while on court, do not respond. Coaching is considered to be communication, advice or instruction of any kind, audible or visible, to a player after they have stepped on to the court. Use of any device, cell phone, digital messages, discreet signals or for- eign language to your player is prohibited. No coaching during toilet break, medical time out, maladjustment of clothing. Line Calls Spectators should never make line calls. A player shall not enlist the aid of a spectator in making a call. The Tennis Court Parents, coaches and anyone associated with the player are not allowed on the tennis court at any time, for any reason. Make sure your player has everything they need before walking on the court. (Water, extra racquet, towel, snack)

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very player who is accepted into the draw will get a Qualifier T-shirt. It’s a keep- E sake for those who have played! We are now seeking sponsors for the 2011 tournament. The back of the T-shirt will have your logo on it and you will receive a special certificate for being a 2011 Chicago District Championships sponsor. If you would like to be a 2011 T-shirt sponsor please copy & fill this form out and fax to: 847-803-2383 or Email: [email protected]. Be a part of the most prestigious tournament in the Chicago District. Price per spot is $300. for black on white logo. T-shirt design will vary depending on how may sponsors we get.

Yes, I would like to help sponsor the 2011 T-shirt for the Chicago District Championships______

Name: ______Club:______

Address: ______City: ______Zip:______

Phone: ______Email:______

nce a month Love To Serve, Inc. Tennis O and Education Foundation brings some Chicago Public grade school kids indoors to experience the club environment. Looks like they had a great time! Winter Sideline News Page 6

om Patterson has had a sustained impact on tennis at all levels. For decades he has played an impor- T tant and continuing role in Chicago tennis, volunteering with many different tennis organizations and serving on multiple tennis organization Boards. Tom served for over 10 years on the CDTA Board, and was named President in 1997-1998. He also served as President of the Chicago Tennis Patrons in 2001-2002, and currently sits on the Board of the Patrons and Love To Serve, Inc. At the Midwest Section level, Tom received a 20 year Volunteer Service Award in 2011. He acted as Chair of numerous Midwest committees, helped develop the Midwest Tennis Volunteer Corp and succeeded in adapting the on-line Committee Ap- pointment Process (CAPS). Tom served on the National USTA Membership Committee and is currently appointed to the National Awards Committee. As a certified USTA Official, Tom was a trainer for USTA Officials locally, umpired at 23 US Open tournaments, served as Chief Umpire of World Team Tennis, and Referee for the Nuveen Professional Tennis Tour. In 1990, Tom received the Midwest Frank Dowling Tom presenting the Award, and in 1996 received the CDTA/CTP Tennis Official of the Year Award. Tom is an exemplar of the Award for Official of person who contributes greatly to the game across the broadest possible range. He has improved the play the Year in 2004. of individuals, the experience of the tennis audience, improved the dignity, integrity and guarded the great traditions of the game. Tom has broadened the appeal of the game to young kids who might never have walked on a court.

hris Scott was known as one of the finest representatives of tennis in Chicago, and the epitome of C a true sportsman. As a USPTA certified tennis professional, for over twenty years he promoted tennis on the South Side of Chicago where he developed young players into national champions. Chris coached the University of Chicago men's varsity team for 14 years, the women's varsity team for 3 years, and in 1975 received the College Coach of the Year Award. He was a member of numerous boards including the Chicago District Tennis Association, American Tennis Association, National College Scholarship for Minority Athletes, and a consultant to the USTA National Summer Youth Sport Program. In 1978 Chris received the US Open Tennis Community Service Award. For years he acted as tournament director of the Tuley Park Tournaments, was active in the well known Tri-City Tournament and host of numerous ATA local, regional, and national events. As a senior player, Chris Clarence Walker & Chris Scott was a National Public Parks Sr. Singles Champion, National ATA Sr. Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles Champion, and a Quarter-Finalist at the US Open in the Sr. Veterans division. His on-court play expanded into basketball also where he was an All-American player at Wayne State University and played with the world-famous Har- lem Globetrotters. Christopher C. Scott Sr. passed on October 16, 1989, and in 1990 the Tuley Park Open became the Chris Scott Memorial Tournament.

Denny & Mel

Joan & Mel Timmons Margaret Dorsey & Steve Butzlaff Spring Sideline News Page 7

Jasmine Minor Michael Redlicki Helen Shockley Kevie Schwartz L-R Becky, Jerry, Brett Morse-Karzen Memorial Award Memorial Award L-R Mark, Stephen, Lisa Bonner ITA-Timmons Award 2010 Junior 2010 Junior Player Chicago Tennis Patrons Award 2010 Adult Players of the Year Player of the Year of the Year 2010 Family of the Year

Arnie Villagomez Manny Velasco Oak Park Tennis Center Steve Weinstein Leslie Tranter Chicago Tennis Vegosen Family Midtown Award Shostrum Family Trudy Brahin Patrons Award Award 2010 Facility of the Year Memorial Award Memorial Award 2010 Coach 2010 League 2010 League Player 2010 Tennis L-R Rich Schuler & of the Year Player of the Year of the Year Official of the Brian Plain Accepting.

A copy of the EOC program can be found on our web site. Go to: Chicago Tennis Patrons & under the pull down EOC. Spring Sideline News Page 8

he key to a successful adult beginner T program is the opportunity for participants to have early success which leads to a more enjoyable experience. The Start/ Restart Tennis program mixes elements of the QuickStart Tennis play format along Chicago Kicks Off New Program in Evergreen Park it was the with traditional beginner drills for adults. first official program of the Start/ReStart Tennis program. Pro- gram Coordinator Margaret Dorsey helped organize this program. This ensures that participants will grow con- fident in their abilities by being able to rally and have more control of their game earlier on in their tennis experience. For more information contact: Matt Smucker at: [email protected]

STA Flex Leagues are starting up again this U Spring in Chicago. For those unfamiliar with this program, it is a loosely-knit league that allows for vacations, flexible times, different locations, meeting new tennis friends and most of all, fun! Register online and be placed into a flight of about 8-10 other players that are in the same NTRP level. From there, you control the schedule! The time/day/location of the match is completely up to you and your opponent. Singles, doubles and mixed doubles are available in both the city and the suburbs.

The website, should you like to learn more or register, is www.ustaflex.com. Feel free to contact the LTO, Diana Bieniewski, at [email protected] with questions. Registration for the Spring season will open at the end of March and play will start at the beginning of May. Registration for the Summer season will open at the beginning of July and play will begin in mid-August. Cost is $35 for non-members and $25 for USTA members. Spring Sideline News Page 9

PROGRAM AGES TIME LOCATION

Tennis Camp 5-7 9-10am & or 1-2 pm North Shore RC Tennis Camp 8-13 9-12pm & or 1-3:30 pm New Trier, Northfield HS Tennis/ Tournament Camp 11-15 9am - Noon North Shore RC High School Tennis Drill 14-18 3:30-5:30 pm New Trier/Northfield HS High Performance Tennis Drill By Ability 1-3:30 pm New Trier/Northfield HS

Adult/College/HP Juniors Tennis Drill 14 & Up Tuesday/Thursday-7-9 PM North Shore RC

Basketball Camp 5-7 10:15-11:15 am & or 2:15-3:15 pm North Shore RC Basketball Camp 8-13 9–12 pm & or 1- :30 pm North Shore RC Tennis/Basketball Combo Camp 5-7 9-11:15am & or 1-3:15 pm North Shore RC Tennis/Basketball Combo Camp 8-13 9 am-3:30 pm NSRC/New Trier/Northfield HS

New Trier Northfield HS, 7 Happ Rd., Northfield, IL - North Shore RC, 2860 Old Willow Rd., Northbrook, IL

ust in time for your spring and summer league seasons, the USTA has launched a new league iPhone® app that gets you J in the game like never before. It allows you to track, measure and improve your league and your team at your conven- ience—with everything you need right at your fingertips. Now you can get even more out of your USTA League experience by simplifying and maximizing the way you communicate with teammates and organize matches. Features of the new appli- cation include the ability to: • View league schedules, • Track rosters and records, • Research statistics and standings, • Get directions to your next match, • Find an NTRP rating, • Report a score from any league match. Playing USTA League just got a whole lot easier and even more fun. To download the new league iPhone app go to the ITunes store.

For the Chicago District Championships VOLUNTEERS ARE AS IMPORTANT AS THE PLAYERS A printable Volunteer Form can be found on our web site with all the dates & times that volunteers are needed. Look under Junior Competition-CDTA Championships. Thank you for your commitment to Junior Tennis. Call Mark at: 847-803-2382 for more information. Spring Sideline News Page 10

Dates: June 10-15, 2011 Divisions: Masters: BG18-12s, FIC Entries Close Memorial Day, May 30, 2011 No entries will be accepted after the deadline. This Tournament is NOT for the Beginner.

General-Do not enter this event if you cannot play in the Midwest Closed. This is a Chicago District and Midwest Section Level 4 event with a limited draw of 64 in each age group. This tournament will be used to determine which players we endorse to the Midwest Closed Outdoor Championships on June 25-30, 2011. A player must PLAY & COMPLETE this tournament to be considered for endorsement. Waivers or exemptions will not be given for any reason, including illness, injury or emergency. DO NOT enter this event if you cannot, or have no intention to play in the Midwest Closed. Eligibility-Must show proof of US Citizenship before the deadline if you are entering for the 1st time. Entry to this tournament is open to USTA members in the Chicago District only. If you are applying to play this tournament for the first time, you must mail (CDTA, 2200 E. Devon, Ste 319, Des Plaines, IL 60018), email ([email protected]) or fax (847-803-2383) a copy of your US Birth Certificate, US Passport, valid Alien Registration Card or I-485 Letter to our office by Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2011. Please check by phone: 847-803-2382 or email: [email protected] to make sure we received your documentation before the entry deadline. Receiving the documentation does not guarantee your acceptance into the event. This tournament is open to Chicago District players who have shown proof of US Citizenship (US Birth Certificate, US Passport, valid Alien Registration Card, I-485 Let- ter). If you did not submit citizenship documentation in 2003-2010, it must be received in the CDTA office by Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2011. Entry Deadline is Final-Please Note Your Confirmation Number/All entries must be paid before you play. Tournament entry is by TennisLink only. The entry deadline is Monday, May 30, 2011. Entries will not be accepted after the deadline. When entering this event on-line, you must list your current phone numbers and e-mail information in the space provided. Be sure to note or print out your confirmation number after completing the entry. You can check your entry status in the applicant area of the tournament site. Format-You Must be Available at All Times During the Tournament Dates. Play is scheduled to start primarily on Saturday, however, players must be prepared to play starting Friday after school, if they are taking required tests on Saturday morning (18 & Under division only). Main draw is 2 out of 3 sets, with a full feed-in consolation. A Match Tie Break in Lieu of a 3rd Set may be used in the consolation rounds. The consolation draw will be played only up to the quali- fying spots for endorsement purposes. Conflicts Must be Submitted in Writing-Before the Deadline. Players must be available to play at all times during the tournament. The only conflicts we will try to accommodate are school ses- sions and school testing, (ACT, SAT for 18 & under division only), and a player's graduation ceremony. Conflicts must be submitted in writing and received by the CDTA office by Monday, May 30, 2011. Dress Code Proper tennis attire is required. No matter how professional players are attired, we will be enforcing the following regulations. Cloth- ing NOT considered proper tennis attire can include, but not be limited to: - Sports bras worn alone (without a shirt) - Shirts with ref- erence to sex, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or violence. - Compression shorts worn alone (not covered by shorts or a skirt). - Girls tops must cover midriff when arms are at rest. - Boys: no tank tops or cutoff t-shirts. Sites Sites to be announced on the tournament web site. There will be a separate site for each age division. Match Times First round match sites and times will be posted on the tournament website as soon as determined. Player Selection-The Midwest Standing List is Used (Not the CDTA List). The 64 draw player selection will be done as follows: BG14, 16, 18 1. Eight (8) players from the top 100 of the most current USTA/ Midwest Section Standing List in the next lower division; 2. 56 players from the most current USTA/Midwest Section Standing List in the current age division; 3. Remaining vacancies and/or alternates will be selected from the USTA/Midwest Section Standing List in the division of the event. BG12 1. Four (4) players from the top 100 of the most current USTA/Midwest Section Stand List in the next lower division; 2. 60 players from the most current USTA/Midwest Section Standing List in the current age division; 3. Remaining vacancies and/or alternates will be selected from the USTA/Midwest Section Standing List in the division of the event. Alternates Alternates will be posted in order and will be notified if a space becomes available.

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