Hilary Doyle Sportsmanship Nominee S for 2009

Hilary Doyle Sportsmanship Nominee’s for 2009

EAGLERIDGE HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT SPENCER HAFEN On court Spencer always complimented the other players. He never complained or blamed others. He was very encouraging to everyone. He even helped run the tournament desk.

THE SPORTS ACADEMY TURKEY WEEKENDER MELISSA LOW Melissa had class and sportsmanship through many tough matches on her way to the finals. She was gracious both in victory and defeat.

SPORTS MALL - THANKSGIVING CHALLENGER TYLER GLAUSER He handled himself very well during the tournament. He displayed great sportsmanship after his matches. He was pleasant to be around.

DAVID L. FREED JUNIOR MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT ERICA VALIMAKI She was always smiling, friendly, happy, cooperative and in a good mood. She was always polite, even when she lost in the finals.

VIC BRADEN JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS TEVAN BALIAN When his opponent could not play Sunday morning in the final, Tevan gladly came back to the tournament Saturday afternoon. When the tournament ran out of t-shirts his size, rather than having the staff order another shirt, he gladly took one for his younger and smaller brother.

PARK CITY JUNIOR GREAT PUMPKIN WARM-UP TAYLOR CALTON She had a smile on her face throughout the entire tournament. She always thanked her opponents for the match She was very nice to the Tournament Staff.

MONSTER MASH JUNIOR TENNIS BASH JUSTIN MANSELL Justin played a very tense match with many turns of momentum and emotions. Some spectators felt that perhaps Justin hadn't been dealt a totally fair deal, but Justin was very gracious in defeat and was a true gentleman through it all.

IVORY RIDGE JUNIOR FALL CHAMPIONSHIPS AMY BEESTON Other players in her division pulled out rather than play High School Tennis and play in the tournament. Amy honored her commitment to play in the tournament even though it was very hard for her to do both.

FALL BLOOMINGTON DUEL IN THE DESERT - HILLARY HAYS She played hard and played fair. She was always very cordial to her opponents. She played a tough final and won in three sets.

LIBERTY PARK JUNIOR FALL CHAMPIONSHIPS - CONNOR ROBB-WILCOX He is always fair. He tells everyone that they did a good job. He congratulates opponents if he wins or loses. Overall he is just very happy to play the game.

COTTONWOOD CLUB JUNIOR CLASSIC - SPENCER HAFEN Spencer is very humble when winning his matches and was gracious during his loss. He is very polite and courteous to the tournament desk also.;

IVORY HOMES UTAH STATE OPEN - GABRIELLE GORIS Gabrielle displayed great maturity and sportsmanship during her matches. She was honest and fair with her line calls. She handled a very difficult situation with spectators like a true champion.

SUMMER CHALLENGE - NICOLE MORGAN She truly tries to connect with her opponent in a friendly way. She is a good friend to all of her opponents and keeps her same cheerful demeanor whether she wins or loses. Nicole also has very fair and honest line calls.

OGDEN JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS - KELBY KIPPEN He showed great sportsmanship throughout the tournament and had a great attitude no matter what happened during his matches.

SPORTS ACADEMY TENNIS CLASSIC - MATTHIAS NEVILLE Matthias was a class act on the court throughout the entire tournament. He showed up to matches with a smile and maintained a positive attitude, win or lose.

IVORY HOMES JUNIOR TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS - RYAN ROSTROM Ryan had a great attitude on and off the court. He showed great sportsmanship on the court. He was kind to the staff and his opponents. He was a class act on the court at all times.

PROVO JUNIOR SUMMER SMASH - KATE CUSICK She showed great sportsmanship. She was always early to her match to check-in. She called out every score, and was very nice to the people around her, including whomever she was playing. She was even nice when she was losing.

CLIMB THE SUMMIT JUNIOR TOURNAMENT - MADDIE EAMES The Tournament Staff liked her hustle and loved her attitude!!!

EAGLERIDGE JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS - BRENDON KEMPIN His sportsmanship stood out above everyone else. He is the most polite kid on and off the court.

SPORTS ACADEMY JUNIOR SPRING RALLY - MCKELLE SANDERS Mckelle was a class act on the court at all times. She had a contagious smile that truly showed her love for the game of tennis.

COACH MIKE'S JUNIOR TOURNAMENT - SPENCER HAFEN Spencer showed maturity and integrity in his tennis ability and sportsmanship. CHASEBROOK HARRY JAMES MEMORIAL JUNIOR ICE BREAKER - MATT COWLEY Matt showed terrific sportsmanship throughout the tournament! I was very impressed with his control and sportsmanship during the finals match. I have received several phone calls and emails about what a good example he was to younger players during that finals match.

SALT LAKE TENNIS CLUB JUNIOR SINGLES - FINN THOMPSON Finn was very polite and appreciative. He was a nice player with a great demeanor. He displayed great sportsmanship!

BLOOMINGTON SPRING DUEL IN THE DESERT - ALEXA MORGAN Alexa was a really good winner and loser. After both of her matches, she congratulated her opponents for playing so well. She thanked the tournament staff for running such a good tournament.

PADDY'S DAY PARK CITY JUNIOR WEEKENDER - NOAH RUSK When he lost his match, he was very polite to his opponent and I heard him wish his opponent well in the next match. I saw him overrule himself by calling a ball in that he had initially called out (it was out) - and gave his opponent the point. He was great!

GREEN VALLEY JUNIOR CLASSIC - ZOE GREGORIC This was one of the first tournaments that she had played in. She displayed great sportsmanship. She was very happy and polite. She competed hard and didn't have any dramatic moments.

DESIREE & TRAVIS BASTIAN MEMORIAL - MORGEN KISER On court she had a tough 3 set match, her behavior was excellent. She showed good sportsmanship on the court. She helped with the tournament desk and helped to promote the tournament. She also helped with the player party and stayed late to help clean up after the matches were finished.

DANNY SPERRY JUNIOR MEMORIAL - SARAH CLIFFORD She rose to be a high level competitor. She over achieved many people's expectations. She excelled in a high stressed competitive environment. She was kind to the staff and opponents. She was always smiling. She was very fair with all line calls and scores.

SPORTS ACADEMY JUNIOR OPENER - MARY KATE JOHNSON She is a very talented athlete who truly enjoys tennis. Win or lose the point, she always has a smile on her face. Her enthusiastic love for the game is contagious with everyone around her.