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It explains the tennis experience so vividly and so precisely that when I came to the end, I felt as if I’d just finished one of those epic matches where every departments point is full of suspense and the outcome is decided by the very last 4 From the Prez by Gwen JTT teams win section Ramras tiebreak regulation scoring allows. 4 Net Notes championships, prepare for You’re tired but so happy to have 5 From the Chair by Ira Moss a racquet in hand you’re sure you nationals 6 Area Reports could muster up the energy for at USTA Jr. Team Tennis (JTT) wrapped up the summer least one more set. 10 Community Tennis Development 10 season in the Pacific Northwest with the 2009 JTT Section Enjoy every last second of 15 Let’s Talk Leagues by summer! Championships where four teams won titles and earned Sheila Banks the right to advance to the national championships. Turn THE TENNIS GAME 16 Junior Development by Valerie Weaks to page 10 for more on this and the new JTT Local Leagues Eyes lasering in 16 Hot Shots by Lilly Higgins that were started in the section this season. on the ball, 17 From the Tournament Desk backspin, 17 College Courts Pacifi c Northwest juniors awarded national top spin, 18 Health+Fitness Files by Carl 17 Petersen scholarships side spin, 20 Pro Update - PNW Players Eight students from the Pacific Northwest were named recipients of 2009 USTA Serves national college no spin? on Tour scholarships. These scholarships range in value from $1000 to $6000 and are given to students who Legs running, 22 Tournament Schedule exemplify scholarship, sportsmanship and community service. The national scholarship recipients are feet jumping, announced on page 17. toes tripping, arms swinging, heart pumping, blood rushing, FROM THE BASELINE lungs bursting, mouth gasping, USTA/PNW C.A.R.E.S. about your T-E-N-N-I-S cheeks blazing, sweat pouring, ometimes the world of tennis is accused of having an decision-makers and gain their support for tennis pro- ball hitting, “alphabet soup” of organizations such as the USTA, grams and facilities. ball missing, S ATP, WTA, ITF, etc. that can be confusing to the aver- R = Resources: Th e USTA Pacifi c Northwest provides ball in, age tennis player and fan. On my most recent business trip, direct and indirect access to resources aft er addressing ball out, a fellow airline passenger asked me what our organization relevant needs. We also work to connect service provid- does for the community. Aft er thinking about the question, hands clapping, By Bill Leong ers to tennis supporters and players. Most recently grants I came up with a more memorable acronym that best sum- were awarded to local communities for construction and mouths shouting, Executive Director marizes our services. renovation of public courts to address infrastructure needs tongues cursing, and meet the growing demand for court time. lips screaming, The USTA Pacifi c Northwest C.A.R.E.S E = Encourage: We encourage people to participate racquets throwing, C = Community Consultation: Our staff provides consultation to promote tennis in our region. We partner in the sport of tennis that can be an important part of im- movement thrilling, with private clubs, public facilities, community organiza- proving communities, schools and the quality of life. We endorphins fi zzing, tions and local government agencies to provide the best mobilize the tennis community to promote the lifetime exuberance peaking, recreational and competitive play opportunities. benefi ts of the sport. exhaustion winning, A = Advocacy: We connect our tennis constituents S = Support: We provide fi nancial and staff support eyes glowing. with the public policy needs of their communities. along with in-kind services to achieve our mission to foster We also mobilize those constituents to convince local the growth of tennis in the Pacifi c Northwest. b Copyright © Helena Harper www.pnw.usta.com FALL 2009 TENNIS TIMES 3 FROM THE PREZ By Gwen Ramras US Open off ers excitement and opportunity for all tennis players hope you caught some of the tennis action during the Olympus US sections to help us grow the game of tennis throughout the country. Open Series, the hard court tournaments that took place throughout Whether it is a grant to help renovate courts in Anchorage, an after- I July and August. There were some great matches with the return of school program in Medford, advocacy in Portland or court funding for Andy Roddick, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal on the ATP Tour and the Amy Yee public tennis facility in Seattle, the US Open is the primary former US Open champion Kim Clijsters on the WTA Tour. I hope you reason we are able to provide more tennis courts and programs for you. are also currently enjoying the US Open, the final Grand Slam tourna- As I write this column, both good and bad news headlines Alaska’s ment of the year and the crown jewel of the USTA. tennis highlights. There are eight brand new US Open blue courts at The US Open is not only a two-week premier showcase for the top- Anchorage’s Delaney Park Strip and unfortunately there are forest ranked men and women but juniors and seniors also compete at the Billie fires covering the state in smoke. With over 2.5 million acres burned, “In addition to Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. If you haven’t been to it has been challenging for all outdoor sports. The Alaska high school providing those the US Open, the atmosphere is electric. It is something you will never tennis season has just started and coaches have had to stay alert for in attendance an forget as a tennis fan! In addition to providing those in attendance an any changes in wind direction. My hope is by the time you are reading experience of a experience of a lifetime, the US Open is the major source of revenue for these words, the air has cleared and the blue sky is back along with lifetime, the US the USTA. Last year an all-time record of over 720,000 fans attended the players on our courts. Open is the major US Open and not only did they witness the excitement of great tennis With the US Open providing inspiration for us, enjoy some tennis source of revenue in the Big Apple but they also were supporting the sport both nation- outdoors before the rain (and snow) returns. Until we meet with racquets for the USTA.” ally and locally. in hand, may your time on the court be fun, may it help your game but The revenue from the US Open provides funds for the 17 USTA most of all, have the time of your life! b NET NOTES Gig Harbor junior wins USTA National Player “Dodo” Cheney of La Jolla, Calif., competed in the tournament. Incentive Award For more information, contact Tournament Chairperson Margaret Anderson at (503) 636-9292 or log on to http://tennislink.usta.com/tournaments and use tourna- ominick Sookbirsingh of Gig Harbor, Wash., is the recipient of a 2009 USTA National ment ID # 600523609. Player Incentive Award. A total of 10 junior players from throughout the United States D Th e USTA Pacifi c Northwest (USTA/PNW) Senior Men’s Grand Prix invitational are selected to receive a Player Incentive Award, a one-time non-renewable grant of $500 tournament will be held at a new site in 2009. Lakewood Racquet Club in Tacoma, awarded to encourage the development of USTA youth tennis program participants who Wash., is set to host the event scheduled for October 16-18. Gary Case will once again display great potential and a commitment to academic excellence. be the Tournament Director and will mail out invitations to the top eight players in Applications for the USTA National Player Incentive Award are accepted annually begin- each of the 35-80 age groups.