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USTA South Carolina Volunteer Handbook

WELCOME NEW VOLUNTEER!

Thank you for your interest in USTA South Carolina’s Volunteer Family! Whether you have been playing for longer than you can remember or are completely new to the sport, we have a place for you in one of our many volunteer opportunities. We would not be able to facilitate so many great programs without the support and dedication of our wonderful volunteers.

The volunteer experience with USTA South Carolina comes in many different shapes and sizes. We have opportunities for those with little time to spare and those looking for a larger time commitment. We need help from the young, the old, the introvert, the extrovert, those who enjoy working with children, those who enjoy working with adults, and everything in between. We celebrate the diversity of backgrounds, passions, and ideas that our volunteers contribute and know that our programs are bettered by the broad range of experiences that only you can provide.

We’re excited for you to join us in our mission to promote challenging competition, a healthy lifestyle, and just plain fun through the game of tennis. We will do our best to ensure that volunteering with USTA South Carolina is a REWARDING EXPERIENCE for everyone involved.

Thank you,

Jana Kassianos Administrative Assistant USTA South Carolina

History USTA SOUTH CAROLINA Who are we and what’s our mission? USTA South Carolina is a state branch of the U.S. Tennis Association. We are one of 9 states in the USTA's Southern Section. We are a non-profit organization, run by a Board of Directors and various committees. We have 10 full-time and 3 or more interns each summer and fall. In addition, USTA Southern provides us with a one full-time Tennis Service Representative exclusively for SC and one full-time 10 & Under Coordinator for the Spartanburg/Greenville area. OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AND DEVELOP THE GROWTH OF TENNIS IN SC. We measure our success not only by the number of USTA members that we in SC but also by the number of people who participate in tennis (whether casually or in organized programs, both public and private) each year. Our job is to support local community tennis groups and affiliated organizations by: helping to start new tennis programs or expand existing ones (for any and all ages and abilities), offering suggestions and training (i.e., sharing best local program practices and features), and providing grant money to worthy groups or individuals. Our main strategy is to work with volunteers and tennis professionals in each community to provide a complete pathway of programs in tennis for all ages and all ability levels.

USTA South Carolina Diversity and Inclusion Statement USTA South Carolina welcomes all people who play, watch, support or enjoy the game of tennis into our events, programs, membership and leadership and will not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, sex, race, ethnicity, creed, sexual orientation, color, physical condition or national origin. Moreover, we believe that the growth of tennis hinges on effective outreach to groups that have not traditionally been heavily involved in the sport and we will actively solicit and support the participation of such groups.

USTA South Carolina 18 Woodcross Drive Columbia, SC 29212 Phone Number: 803-781-2574 Toll Free Number: 800-644-7282 Fax: 803-753-9255 HISTORY OF USTA On May 21, 1881, a small group of tennis club members met at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in to form the world’s first national governing body for tennis: the National . The new organization was created to standardize tennis rules and regulations and to encourage and develop the sport. In 1920, “national” was dropped from the name, and in 1975, the name was further shortened to the current United States Tennis Association (USTA). “…to promote the development of tennis as a means of healthful recreation and physical fitness; to establish and maintain rules of play and high standards of amateurism and sportsmanship; to foster national and international amateur tennis tournaments and competitions; to encourage, sanction and conduct tennis tournaments and competitions under the best of conditions; and to encourage through tennis, the development of health, character and responsible citizenship.” From 1881 to the present day, the USTA has been a vital part of many changes that have grown and shaped tennis both at the professional and grassroots level. Tournament Competition Five years after the USLTA was formed in 1881; Canadian and other foreign players sent entries to the Nationals for the first time. In 1889, women players were officially recognized and were ranked for the first time in 1913. Mixed Doubles Championships were founded in 1892 and 1910 saw the founding of the National Championships. In 1915 the National Championships were moved from Newport, RI to New York. It was not until 1922 that seeding was established in sanctioned tournaments. That same year USLTA joined the International Lawn Tennis Federation (ILTF).

1931 saw an expansion of the ranking system with matches between Americans in foreign sanctioned tournaments being considered in ranking. 1968 was the birth of Open Tennis. In 1970, the rules of tennis changed significantly with the introduction of the 9- tiebreaker at the US Open. The 9-point was changed to a 12-point tiebreaker in 1975. The Virginia Slims Women’s tour was sanctioned by USLTA in 1973 and the Women’s Prize Money Tour was organized by USLTA. In addition, 1973 marked a significant change in that it was the first year that men and women received equal prize money at the U S Open. In 1979, USTA blended three distinct satellite tours into one national circuit.

The new US Open Series began in 2004 to combine ten summer tournaments under one series, with bonus money for the winners at the final of the year, the US Open. , Wightman Cup, Federation Cup and Olympics In 1900, the Davis Cup Challenge was founded by Dwight Davis of St. Louis, MO. It wasn’t until 1935 that the Junior Davis Cup program was born. In 1922, USLTA joined the International Lawn Tennis Federation (ILTF) and the Wightman Cup for women was inaugurated. In 1963 the Federation Cup was inaugurated to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the International Lawn Tennis Federation. The USTA involvement with Olympics began in 1978 with USTA being recognized as the national governing body for tennis by the Amateur Sports Act and the U.S. Olympic Committee. Tennis today is an official sport of the Olympics. Junior Tournament Competition In 1916, National Junior and National Boys’ Championships were added and Girls’ Championships were instituted in 1917. A year later juniors, boys and girls, were ranked for the first time. It was ten years later that the Junior Development Program was instituted. US National Team replaced Junior Davis Cup, Junior Federation Cup and Junior Wightman Cup teams in 1988. A year later Zone Team Championships were introduced to replace 12-and-under national championships. In 1999, the 12-and-under national championships returned. In 1992, Player Development relocates from its Princeton base to Miami, FL. and two years later moves into headquarters at the Tennis Center in Crandon Park in Key Biscayne, FL. The High Performance unit also has a center in Carson, CA.

Membership It was not until 1958 that USLTA began registering all tournament players thus creating a “membership”. In 1984, membership reached a milestone of 250,000 members and only four years later the adult membership age was lowered from 21 to 19. In 1993, membership climbed to 500,000 for the first time. Today the number of USTA Members exceeds 670,000. USTA Programs Efforts to take tennis beyond the “country club” and elitist view of tennis led to the formation of many programs designed to include non-tournament players and new players, both adult and junior at private clubs or parks and recreation courts. In 1943, USLTA organized the School Tennis Development Committee and forty years later a National Schools Program was launched. The National Junior Tennis League (NJTL) was founded by Arthur Ashe, Charlie Pasarell and Sheridan Snyder in 1969. In 1980, USTA/Michelob Light League Tennis was instituted adding a new dimension to adult grassroots tennis. The success of the program led to the addition of national Senior League Tennis in 1991, Mixed Doubles, and Super Seniors in 2004. USTA Junior programs began in 1990. USTA Affiliations In 1971, USTA established the National Teachers Conference in cooperation with AAHPER. Under USTA guidance, tennis is included in the International Special Olympics for the first time in 1983. The Wheelchair Tennis Players Association came under the auspices of the USTA in 1998. US Open and National Tennis Center The US Open was played at Forest Hills for the last time in 1977 and one year later marks the dedication of the USTA National Tennis Center. In 1990, plans were announced for a new USTA National Tennis Center and construction began on this project in 1995. Two years later, the new main stadium at the USTA National Tennis Center is named for Arthur Ashe and opens with great fanfare. The new USTA National Tennis Center project is completed at a final cost $285 million, paid for entirely by the USTA. Information copied from www.usta.com USTA Sections

1. New England 2. Eastern 110 Turnpike Road 4 West Red Oak Lane, Suite 300 Westborough, MA 01581 White Plains, NY 10604 (508) 366-3450 (914) 697-2300 FAX:(508) 366-5805 FAX: (914) 694-2402

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17. Hawaii Pacific 932 Ward Avenue, Suite 490 Honolulu, HI 96814 Click here for direct phone numbers of HPS staff FAX:(808) 955-8363

Southern Section Districts

USTA South Carolina USTA Mississippi 18 Woodcross Drive 3311 North State Street Columbia, SC 29212 Jackson, MS 39296 803-781-2574 601-981-4421

USTA Louisiana USTA North Carolina 9270 Siegen Lane, Suite 702 2709 Henry Street Baton Rouge, LA 70810 Greensboro, NC 27455 225-769-0337 336-852-8577 USTA Arkansas USTA Georgia 2024 Arkansas Valley Drive, #302 116 Marble Mill Road Little Rock, AR 72212 Marietta, GA 30060 501-227-7611 404-256-9543 USTA Tennessee USTA Alabama 14817 Lebanon Road 3300 Highland Avenue South Old Hickory, TN 37138 Birmingham, AL 35205 615-357-1002 205-328-3984 USTA Kentucky 8900 Greeneway Commons Place, #101 Louisville, KY 40220 502-491-1290

USTA South Carolina Staff

Graham Cox Executive Director Victoria Smith Office Manager/Executive Asst/Volunteer & Annual Meeting Coord. Michelle Campanella Manager of Junior Recreation Jessica Amick Junior Competition Coordinator Rebecca Martell Junior Recreation and Special Populations Coordinator Daniel Stetson Coordinator of Online Media and Junior Promotions Jana Kassianos Administrative Assistant Mary Goins Director of Leagues Steve Zalinski Tennis Service Representative, Southern employee Kelly Hesketh 10 & Under Coordinator, Southern employee

USTA South Carolina Board of Directors

Executive Committee Al Marshall President Cam Littlejohn Executive Vice President Terry Kinard Vice President Maggie LaCoste Vice President Ernie James Vice President Bob Peiffer Secretary James McKissick Treasurer Paul Pittman Immediate Past President

Area Directors Jonathan Barth Southeast Area Director Cindy Vander Berg South Area Director Neal Peterson East Area Director Carlos Lozano Central Area Director Carl Hocker North Area Director Gayl Hoel West Area Director Korrie Berens Northwest Area Director

Presidential Appointees Kevin Kibler Presidential Appointee Glenn Parker Presidential Appointee

Volunteer Opportunities USTA South Carolina

Committee Summaries

Adaptive & Wheelchair Tennis: The adaptive sub-committee works with the Special Olympics to organize clinics, exhibitions, and other events for players with special intellectual needs. Committee will be looking to broaden focus from solely Special Olympics to other underserved populations. The wheelchair sub-committee coordinates clinics, coaching, scholarships, tournament play, and recruitment of new players for the SC wheelchair tennis population. Awards Committee: this committee solicits the annual USTA SC award nominations, researches nominees, selects the award winners, and submits additional nominations for consideration to Southern. Adult Competition: this committee works with the scheduling and sanctioning of adult tournaments, the rules and regulations governing the events, sets tournament level criteria, and works with the standings/ points awarded. Budget and Audit: this committee develops the budget for USTA SC operations. By-Laws and Policies: this committee finalizes by-laws and policies by which USTA SC operates. Communication and Marketing: this committee develops the USTA SC annual yearbook, fields marketing materials requests, solicits advertising, and maintains accurate and up-to-date information on the Website. Community Development: this committee works with the Community Tennis Associations (CTAs) by promoting program development, deciding where grant money will be allotted, and by providing trainings to better CTA function. Diversity: this committee works to make sure that minority groups are well represented within USTA SC and develops ideas for minority outreach. Event Planning: this committee works to plan the annual meeting (which takes place every December) and is also on-call to plan any special events held in South Carolina that year. Grievance: this committee addresses formal grievances made to USTA SC and hands down decisions. Investment Management: this committee maintains USTA SC’s investment portfolio. Junior Competition: this committee works with the scheduling and sanctioning of junior tournaments, the rules and regulations governing the events, sets tournament level criteria, and works with the standings/ points awarded. Specific working groups within the committee address the promotion and execution of Challenger and Rising Star tournaments. Nominating: this committee selects the slate of officers for the USTA SC board (occurs every two years). Officials: this committee coordinates the recruitment and training of new officials, provides a voice for the concerns of current officials, and makes sure the proper rules and regulations are upheld by officials. Player Development: this committee is dedicated to promoting the growth of high performance players in South Carolina Senior Cup: this committee coordinates and organizes the South Carolina senior cup team. Strategic Planning & Evaluation: this committee works with the goals set for USTA SC and each individual committee, tracking progress and modifying goals for the future. Tennis Professionals: this committee connects the professional organizations to USTA SC and is in charge of soliciting pros to become more involved in volunteering with USTA, whether it be running clinics that address specific needs or serving on committees. They plan the pro’s events at the SC annual meeting.

Community Tennis Associations

A Community Tennis Association (CTA) is any incorporated, geographically defined, not-for- profit, volunteer based tennis organization that supports and/or provides programs, which promote and develop the growth of tennis. Information and assistance is available on forming/expanding a CTA and for existing associations including, organizational techniques (board of directors, bylaws, 501©3 tax exempt status), program development and special events.

Community Tennis Association Website

Beaufort Tennis Association www.btatennis.org Belton Tennis Association www.beltontennis.com Clinton-Laurens-Newberry Tennis Association www.clnta.org Columbia Tennis League www.columbiatennisleague.org Florence Tennis Association www.TheFTA.com Grand Strand Tennis Foundation www.grandstrandtennis.net Greenwood Area Tennis Association www.gatatennis.com Junior Tennis League www.juniortennisleague.org Lake Murray Tennis Association n/a Lexington Area Tennis Association www.lexingtontennis.com Lowcountry Junior Tennis Association www.ljta.org Lowcountry Tennis Association www.lctatennis.org Mid-Carolina Tennis Association www.mcta.usta.com Public Tennis, Inc. n/a Spartanburg Area Tennis Assoc. www.sata.usta.com St. George Sports Complex Town of St. George http://www.stgeorge.usta.com/ Sumter Tennis Association www.sumtertennis.org Tennis Association of Greer www.greertennis.com Tennis Association of Hilton Head Island www.tahhi.org UPTA Foundation www.upta.usta.com Walterboro Tennis Association www.walterborotennis.com

Please contact Graham Cox at the USTA South Carolina office for more information on CTA’s. 1-800-644-7282 or [email protected] Junior Tournaments Level One Tournaments The level one tournament is the state qualifier for the Southern Closed Tournaments. This tournament is intended for top level players who feel that they have a chance to compete on a regional and national level. Level Two Tournaments These tournaments feature medium-high level competition and usually have fairly large draws. Many of them are designated as "closed" meaning only South Carolina residents can participate. Many of the level II tournaments are also state championships, giving players a chance to compete for the title of best in state on a particular surface. These tournaments are generally intended for players with at least a little tournament experience, and may not be suitable for players with limited playing ability. Level Three Tournaments These are the lowest level tournaments with open draws. This means that anyone who signs up is in, unless there is a cap on the total number of players. These tournaments are usually relatively small, less than 100 players, and are a great chance to step into open competition tournaments. If you're an experienced player, but have limited tournament experience, these tournaments are a good choice. Level Four Tournaments The Challenger circuit is a series of sanctioned tournaments that count toward a regular state ranking and its purpose is to provide opportunities for beginning junior players to gain tournament experience against equal level competition. This program intends to act as a feeder system into regular USTA South Carolina Junior Tournaments by allowing players to participate in both singles and doubles events with a minimum of three matches played per player. Beginning in 2011, SC Level 4 tournaments will count for Southern Level 5 points. Players that are ranked in the top 10 of the most recent USTA SC Standings in the 12-18s age group are REQUIRED to play up an age division. Any player not in the top 10 may choose to play up at their own discretion. Level Five Tournaments The Rising Stars events are designed as introductory events to competitive tennis for those players who are new to tennis or are looking to gain experience in a tournament atmosphere. These one-day events are round-robin format with emphasis being placed on fun, match play, and education of parents and players. Eligibility requirements for this circuit include a USTA membership, the player must not have accumulated more than 200 points from any state in the current standings of any division, and players should be able to serve and keep score.

Please contact Jessica Amick for more information on junior tournaments. 1-800-644-7282 or [email protected]

USTA Jr. Team Tennis emphasizes fun, fitness and friends. The focus in this kind of play is on enjoying the exhilaration of exercise and refining the skills that make tennis fun for players at all ages and levels of competition. USTA Jr. Team Tennis is a multi-week program of team practice and match play for boys and girls, ages 6 to 18. Teams are comprised of players of similar age and skill. They compete against other teams from the same geographic region in one of five league divisions: 8 & under, 10 & under, 12 & under, 14 & under or 18 & under. Program fees vary across the state and are determined by the local program coordinator based on their local program offerings and expenses. On average, a season of play (normally 6-8 weeks) can cost anywhere from $35 - $55. If you cannot afford these fees, please talk to your coordinator as many have limited scholarships available to offer assistance. A USTA Junior Membership is required for all JTT programs and the cost is $19 for one year. Please check with your local program coordinator prior to purchase to ensure your membership is not included with local program fees.

City Coordinator Program No Current Program Aiken Aiken JTL

Beaufort/Hilton Head Robert Brown PTI Jr. Team Tennis Charleston Peggy Bohne Charleston Jr. Team Tennis Columbia Jamie Austin Columbia Tennis League Florence Gary Elms Florence Tennis Association Greenville Ashlyn Cousins Upper Piedmont Tennis Association GATA Jr. Team Tennis Greenwood Howard Green

Myrtle Beach No Current Program Grand Strand Tennis Foundation Irmo Freddy Goodman Midlands High School League LATA Jr. Team Tennis Lexington/Irmo Karen Holzschuh

Mid-Carolina Jr. Team Tennis Rock Hill Tedi Doncheva

Sumter No Current Program Sumter Tennis Association Andrew Hoyer-Booth Spartanburg JTT Spartanburg

St. George JTT St. George Barbara Jones

Summerville Kathy Peebles Summerville JTT Becky Hooker Walterboro Walterboro JTT

Please contact Michelle Campanella for more information regarding Jr. Team Tennis. 1-800-644-7282 or [email protected]

10 and Under Tennis is a revolutionary change in the way kids learn and play tennis, as well as compete. Tennis is following the formula that the majority of youth sports have used for years - tailoring equipment and courts to a child’s size and age so that they develop skills and have fun right from the start. 10 and Under Tennis is structured for kids to learn tennis and rally and play quickly in a way that is both enjoyable and rewarding.

Tailoring equipment and courts so they are sized appropriately for kids makes the game more accessible—and more fun—by allowing kids to get involved right from the start. 10 and Under Tennis eliminates waiting in long lines to hit the ball and the frustration kids feel at not being able to rally. Kids will enjoy playing the game right away and will keep coming back for more, developing a lifelong passion and appreciation for tennis – also helping to grow your tennis program.

Maximizing space, maximizing participation With 10 and Under Tennis, the math is simple: more happy kids = increased programs for clubs and teaching pros. Multiple court configurations allow for as many as six courts in the space of a standard single court. That means more kids will playing the game, loving it and coming back for more.

Playing the game like it's meant to be played. Only smaller. Make no mistake about it, 10 and Under Tennis is real tennis. It's easier to master and more fun for kids to learn. When kids are rewarded with a sense of success, they are far more likely to stick with the game. And since tennis is a "life sport", that means you have a real opportunity to make an impact on more than individual players, but on the sport itself. And that's a game where everyone wins.

Please contact Michelle Campanella for more information on 10 & Under Tennis. 1-800-644-7282 or [email protected] National Junior Tennis & Learning

Ranking Criteria for South Carolina

Welcome to the South Carolina NJTL family! We are excited for you to join us in our commitment to make the NJTL programs in South Carolina the strongest in the country. Please familiarize yourself with the three types of NJTL programs and minimum requirements.

Requirements to be an NJTL:

 Offer educational components (flexible frequency)  Offer tennis programming (flexible frequency)  Must use the QuickStart tennis format (age-appropriate tennis)- we will train you!  Make it affordable

Benefits:  Support from state, sectional, and national staff at no cost to you.  Reduced costs for tennis equipment, including racquets, balls, and nets.  The educational component makes you eligible to register as a 501c3, the coveted status which allows you to apply for grants.  Fantastic opportunities for your participants, including trips to the U.S. Open, meeting tennis stars, attending leadership camps, etc.  The mission and history of the NJTL brand make it a natural fit for community sponsorships, volunteerism, and media attention.

Types of NJTLs: We recognize that different groups have different reasons for wanting to affiliate with the NJTL initiative, so we have devised three categories that all groups can identify with. It will help us in our future conversations if you can identify which you belong to:

“Ground-Up” Your organization currently does not have the programming (either education or tennis) that fits into the NJTL framework. Perhaps you came across the NJTL description and thought it was something you would like to pursue, or perhaps you wanted to start a cooperative sports and education program, and someone directed you to NJTL. You may need guidance in building both the tennis and education components of your program, and we are happy to help you develop them!

“Education Enthusiast” You are part of an organization that already offers an educational component, and you are seeking to add tennis programming into the mix. You could be running an after-school tutoring program, a mentoring program, a computer literacy program, etc.- your education component does not have to be varied and can be as specific as you want. Where you need the most help is finding and training volunteers to run your tennis programming.

“Tennis Trained” You already offer tennis programming, and are interested in offering an educational component as well. You may be running drills or a junior league, and would like the ability to qualify for more grant money or just make the kids you work with more well-rounded. Where you need the most help is defining and developing the type of education components you will provide.

Please contact Rebecca Martell for more information on NJTL. 1-800-644-7282 or [email protected] Tennis on Campus (TOC)

Welcome to the USTA’s Tennis On Campus program! The USTA’s Tennis On Campus program is designed to provide college students with opportunities for team camaraderie, social networking, and rivaled competition through tennis without the rigors of a varsity program. Perfect for athletes who have chosen not to make the jump from high school to college varsity, Tennis On Campus offers co-ed team-based play, regional and national championship competition, and helps students maintain active and healthy lifestyles through their college years. Currently, the program is offered on over 500 college campuses and services over 30,000 students.

What is Tennis On Campus? The USTA Tennis On Campus program is anything and everything recreational tennis on college campuses across the country. This includes sport club tennis teams, intramural tennis leagues and tournaments, recreational classes, and physical education classes. While all pieces of recreational college tennis are important, much of the Tennis On Campus program is focused on sport club tennis teams, like the USTA Tennis On Campus National Championship, USTA Tennis On Campus Section Championships and many of the other Tennis On Campus events.

USTA Tennis On Campus National Championship The USTA Tennis On Campus National Championship is the pinnacle of the Tennis On Campus program. Hosted in partnership by the USTA, National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA), World TeamTennis (WTT), and Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA), this venue features 64 college and university co-ed teams competing for bragging rights and the illustrious title of National Champion. Club Tennis Teams can qualify for a bid to the USTA Tennis On Campus National Championship through participation in their USTA Tennis On Campus Section Championships.

USTA Tennis On Campus Section Championships Each of the USTA’s 17 sections offers a USTA Tennis On Campus Section Championship in their respective region of the country. Designed to provide a competitive play opportunity “closer to home,” these high quality events help pull teams together for a fun-filled weekend of co-ed team play, social networking, and leadership development.

Over the years, these events have grown in number, size, and quality. Like the USTA Tennis On Campus National Championship, the USTA Tennis On Campus Section Championships feature the World TeamTennis format. Club tennis teams can gain entry to their respective event by contacting their USTA section's Tennis On Campus Coordinator.

The 2010-2011 USTA Tennis On Campus Section Championships hosted a total of 2,921 players on 376 teams from 231 different colleges and universities from across the country!

Tennis On Campus Leagues and Series, Club Tennis Tournaments, and Extramural Play A variety of additional play opportunities are available for Tennis On Campus participants. There are currently 16 Tennis On Campus Leagues and Series that offer both tournaments and match play. In addition, there is a growing list of Other Tennis On Campus Events throughout the country, which are primarily student run club tennis team events, to help keep you and your teammates playing year round!

On Campus Play All across the country, college students are becoming a part of exciting co-ed tennis action that keeps their competitive fire burning and offers some serious fun, too! If you played tennis on your high school team and miss the competition, or if you’re new to tennis and are just looking to meet some friends who share the same interest – this is it!

If you’re an individual looking to join the program at your school or a club tennis team looking to set up a match with other club tennis teams, you’re in the right place. Check out the list of Tennis On Campus Programs and get in touch with the program of your choice directly!

Tennis On Campus Club And Leader Of The Year Awards The USTA Tennis On Campus program is proud to honor a Tennis On Campus Leader and Club who have made significant contributions to the USTA Tennis On Campus program on their respective campus each year. 2009 marked the first year that these prestigious awards were granted.

(Information copied from www.tennisoncampus.com)

Please contact Graham Cox for more information on Tennis on Campus. 1-800-644-7282 or [email protected] No-Cut High School Tennis

No-Cut School Tennis Teams play a critical role in growing tennis by allowing students of all abilities to join a team representing their school. This opportunity helps create well rounded student athletes, develops leadership and teaches responsibility.

Airport High School Dillon High School Hilton Head Island High Head Coach Christy Bell Head Coach Patrick Grimsley School Head Coach Scott Nichols Aynor High School Dorman High School Head Coach Bill Danzell Head Coach Marcella Toth Sammie Napier Indian Land High School Barnwell High School Dreher High School Head Coach David Dudley Head Coach George Whittaker Coach David Kleinfelder Coach Ray Stilwell James F. Byrnes High School Beaufort High School Coach Robert Mack Head Coach Tom Barber Head Coach David Riedmayer Eastside High School Johnsonville High School Berea High School Head Coach Malinda Head Coach Paige Gaster Head Coach Meghan Guth Edmonston Lake City High School Berkeley High School Emerald High School Head Coach Lindsey Robusto Head Coach Charlie Sweeney Head Coach Susan Timmerman Landrum High School Bishop England High School Fort Dorchester High School Head Coach Debbie Noland Head Coach Skip ReVille Head Coach Scott Campsie Head Coach Susan Timmerman Laurens District 55 High Bluffton High School School Head Coach Bob Brown Fort Mill High School Head Coach Susan Youmans Head Coach Willie Ware Blythewood High School Lexington High School Head Coach Chuck Holland Greenwood High School Head Coach Eric Jackson Head Coach Lynn Isenhower Boiling Springs High School Head Coach Jim Still Mauldin High School Head Coach Todd Seagle Head Coach Laura Gurley Head Coach Bryan Stepp Georgetown High School Head Coach Lee Taylor Head Coach Grace George Brookland-Cayce High School Head Coach Adam George Nation Ford High School Head Coach Martha Zion Head Coach Matthew Rohring Green Sea Floyds High School Cane Bay High School Head Coach Sonnie Shelley North Augusta High School Michael Shier Head Coach Emily Strickland Greenville High School Carolina Forest High School Head Coach Stephen North Myrtle Beach High Head Coach Joel Johnson Demosthenes School Head Coach Brianne Heinz Chapman High School Greer High School Head Coach Alex Hollis Head Coach Brian Green Northwestern High School Head Coach Linda Sandusky Head Coach David Bartles Chester High School Head Coach Dede Craig Head Coach Wanda Stringfellow Hammond School Head Coach Steve Polhamus Head Coach Bernie McGuire Christ Church Episcopal Pelion High School School Hanahan High School Head Coach Sarah Head Coach Bobby Austell Head Coach Lori Chandler VanLangendon Head Coach Sherry Adams Hartsville High School Richland Northeast High Clinton High School Head Coach Brian Howell School Head Coach Clovis Simmons Head Coach Daniel Strickland Hillcrest High School Irmo High School Head Coach Michael Riddle Ridge View High School Head Coach Freddy Goodman Head Coach Terrence Gibson

Rock Hill High School Southside Christian School Wade Hampton High School Head Coach Jeremy Martin Head Coach Tod Flathmann Head Coach David Linderman Head Coach Kim Miller Head Coach Dana Fusetti Saluda High School Head Coach Ben Webb Spring Valley High School Walterboro High School Head Coach Jinna Crouch Head Coach Holly Barber Head Coach William Singleton Head Coach William Singleton II Seneca High School St. James High School Head Coach Kelsey Jones Head Coach Patrick Cannon Wando High School Head Coach Robert Pisaniello Head Coach Becky Williamson Socastee High School Head Coach Lynn Rigsbee Strom Thurmond High School Westside High School Head Coach Ken Hartkopf Head Coach Jimmy Kimpton South Aiken High School Head Coach Roberto Garcia Thomas Sumter Academy Woodmont High School Head Coach Lynne Newman Head Coach Patrick Moore South Pointe High School Coach Amy Trader Travelers Rest High School Woodruff High School Coach Lydia Lochocki Head Coach Erin Keen Head Coach Lea Ann Skinner Coach Mike Deyton Union High School York Comprehensive High Head Coach Tom Adamo School Head Coach Phil Suggs

Please contact Graham Cox for more information on No-Cut High School Teams. 1-800-644-7282 or [email protected]

STATE WIDE LEAGUES

Adult Leagues take anyone 18 or older and run in the spring and, in some areas, fall.

Senior Leagues are for players 50 and older, and run in the spring.

Mixed Doubles Leagues are co-ed teams for players 18 and older and run in the early summer. It includes divisions for Adults (18 and older), Seniors (50 and older), and Super Seniors (60 and older).

Combo Doubles Leagues allow two players of different skill levels to play on the same team and run in late summer. It includes divisions for Adults (18 and older), Seniors (50 and older), and Super Seniors (60 and older).

Super Seniors Leagues are for players 60 and older. This league also includes divisions for players 70 and older and 75 and older and run in the fall.

Singles Leagues typically feature teams of three who face off in singles matches.

OTHER LEAGUES

Flex Leagues are designed for players with busy schedules. Once you sign up for the league, you contact your opponents and play matches on your schedule, not a fixed night.

Adult-Senior Coordinators Super Senior Coordinators Name Title Phone Mary Goins State League Coordinator 864-855-0881 Name Title Phone Jimmy Sain Senior League State Coordinator 864-269-5419 Bonnie Sue Duncan Super Senior State Coordinator 864-322-8305 Eddie Estochen Aiken Area Tennis League 803-644-5068 Eddie Estochen Aiken Area Tennis League 803-270-4170 Sandra Grooms Columbia Area Tennis League 803-781-0606 Jerry Wayne Coastal Carolina Tennis Association 843-838-7215 Jerry Wayne Coastal Carolina Tennis Association 843-838-7215 Carol Vaughn Columbia Tennis League 803-783-6279 Dee Vaughan Foothills Tennis Association 864-458-7594 Dee Vaughan Foothills Tennis Association 864-458-7594 Ray Nelson Greenwood Area Tennis Association 864-223-9571 Ray Nelson Greenwood Area Tennis Association 864-223-9571 Susie Honeycutt Grand Strand Tennis League 843-293-5158 John Semmens Grand Strand Tennis League 864-293-2952 Jackie Reynecke Hilton Head Island League 843-785-1151 Mary Ellen Arboe Hilton Head Tennis Association 843-785-2311 Joyce Harrison Lexington Area Tennis Association 803-238-9030 Sam George Lexington Area Tennis Association 803-359-2282 Ken Edwards Lowcountry Tennis Association 843-886-6648 Jim Royce Lowcountry Tennis Association 843-574-6046 Cathy Marcano Mid-Carolina Tennis League 803-324-1497 Cathy Marcano Mid-Carolina Tennis League 803-324-1497 Archie Smith Pee Dee Tennis League 843-665-8536 Archie Smith Pee Dee Tennis League 843-665-8536 Sam Hicks Spartanburg Area Tennis League 864-415-2351 Sam Hicks Spartanburg Area Tennis League 864-415-2351 Bonnie Sue Duncan Upper Piedmont Tennis Association 864-322-8305 Bill McEachern (M) Upper Piedmont Tennis Association 864-288-8035 Jody Bursley (W) Upper Piedmont Tennis Association 864-324-1497

Combo Doubles Coordinators Mixed Doubles Coordinators Name Title Phone Name Title Phone Joyce Harrison Combo Doubles State Coordinator 803-238-9030 Susan Turner State Mixed Doubles Coordinator 803-201-1016 Eddie Estochen Aiken Area Tennis League 803-270-4170 Eddie Estochen Aiken Area Tennis League 803-644-3068 Ruby Murray Coastal Carolina Tennis Association 843-290-4933 Sally Harvey Coastal Carolina Tennis Association 843-846-1979 Nan Smith Columbia Tennis League 803-736-3488 Susan Turner Columbia Area Tennis League 803-201-1016 Dee Vaughan Foothills Tennis Association 864-458-7594 Ray Nelson Greenwood Area Tennis Association 864-223-9571 Ray Nelson Greenwood Area Tennis Association 864-223-9571 Rita Gray Grand Strand Tennis League 843-455-9274 Marilyn Grigas Grand Strand Tennis League 843-855-2816 Jackie Reynecke Hilton Head Island League 843-785-1151 Sue Cook (Adults) Hilton Head Island League 843-785-2332 Summer Meetze Lexington Area Tennis League 803-356-1048 Joanne Dugle (Seniors) Hilton Head Island League 843-842-3544 Dee Mack (Ad) Lowcountry Tennis Association 843-766-6485 Sylvia Matthews Lexington Area Tennis Association 803-319-7947 Judith Fillinger (Sr) Lowcountry Tennis Association 843-849-0513 Nancy Pitcairn Lowcountry Tennis Association 843-849-6865 Sue Csencsits Mid-Carolina Tennis League 803-222-7792 Sue Csencsits Mid-Carolina Tennis League 803-222-7792 Archie Smith Pee Dee Tennis League 843-665-8536 Archie Smith Pee Dee Tennis League 843-665-8536 Luke Hammond Spartanburg Area Tennis League 864-431-8621 Charles Jennings (M) Spartanburg Area Tennis League 864-439-2769 Stephen Demosthenes Upper Piedmont Tennis Association 864-271-8349 Jennifer Britanisky(W) Spartanburg Area Tennis League 864-948-0022 Sam Crossland (M) Upper Piedmont Tennis Association 864-627-1388

Teresa Lee (W) Upper Piedmont Tennis Association 864-268-3391 Flex League Coordinators Bill McEachern(SS) Upper Piedmont Tennis Association 864-633-9877 Name Title Vickie Nash Charleston Truus Muller Columbia/Lexington Adult Tournaments

Level One Tournaments These are the top tournaments in the state. They are either state, sectional, or regional championship tournaments. Fantastic amenities and a great location are requirements for these events, and the settings alone are often worth the trip. These events have large draws (often including players from out of state), and are usually attended by players with a fair amount of tournament experience. Level Two Tournaments These are our flagship non-championship tournaments. They tend to have large draws, but mostly of in-state players. These events have great amenities and strong tournament committees. These events are great for semi-experienced players who are looking to get some great play in over a weekend. Level Three Tournaments These tournaments are strong local events. Their draws don’t draw as many players from out of their local area, but do have solid competition. They have good amenities and are a good choice for players of all skill level and experience

Level Four Tournaments These events are you local club tournaments. They are smaller and often less formal affairs. If you’ve never played a tournament before, these are great starting points as the draws aren’t as large as the higher level tournaments, so the staff can give you more personalized attention.

Level Five Tournaments (One Day Tournaments) These are the adult one-day tournaments. They use short scoring and no-ad games. They’re designed to get you lots of tennis, without giving up your whole weekend. With round-robin draws you know you’ll get multiple matches, and they’re a great way to get started in tournament play.

Please contact Jessica Amick for more information on adult tournaments. 1-800-644-7282 or [email protected]

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1. Volunteer Interest Form and review of Volunteer Handbook 2. Phone and/or In-Person Interview 3. Placement either at the State level or your local CTA and/or program 4. Follow-up satisfaction phone survey after three months 5. Invitation to USTA SC Annual Meeting (*only state level committee members, Board, Past Presidents and VIPs are funded by USTA SC)

Want to help out but not by giving your time? We need your help no matter how large or small financially. Gifts have ranged from $10 to $20,000. Consider giving a tax deductible contribution today, so that the Foundation can continue its success in growing tennis through communities and youth in South Carolina. The South Carolina Tennis Patrons Foundation is a 501 c3 registered non-profit. There are two ways to give: 1. Donate NOW by going to www.sctennis.com/sctpf and click on the donation tab. 2. Mail checks to: SCTPF Rex Maynard PO Box 843 Belton, SC 29627

Ways your donation may be used:

Junior Player Grants Provide financial support to juniors who are pursuing their future tennis career.

Kids at Risk Grants are provided to programs serving less fortunate children in South Carolina. These grants are awarded to schools, churches, parks and recreation departments, community tennis associations, and other local organizations that may apply. The more money we have to award, the more programs we can help offer to less fortunate children.

Scholarships Send talented tennis players to college. Scholarship applications from students are due by June 30th each year. Be sure to give your money before then.

Preserve Tennis History Help preserve South Carolina tennis history by giving to the SC Tennis Hall of Fame Museum for upkeep and yearly inductions.

Non-Designated Category Your funds will be used to fill in any part of our budget through the ways listed above.