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2010 SUMMER ISSUE
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EPORTER UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN DISTRICT
Top Seeded Southeast Michigan Captures the 14 & Under Midwest Cup! The USTA/Midwest Section 14 & Under District Team Cup event started in 2005. Teams are comprised of the best 14-andunder junior players who are selected to participate based on their ranking, tournament play, character, and sportsmanship from each of the Section’s 14 Districts. For the third year, the competition returned to Purdue University in Lafayette, Indiana where our top seeded Southeastern Michigan Team advanced to the semifinals with convincing victories over N. Michigan (9-0), N.E. Ohio (8-1), and N. Illinois (9-0). In the semi-finals, SEMTA faced off against 4th seeded Wisconsin. Our team swept the doubles, and ended up with an 8-1 victory. In the championship match, SEMTA played the 2nd seeded team from Ohio Valley. After winning 2 of the 3 doubles matches, SEMTA captured 5 of 6 singles matches, and rolled to a 7-2 win. It was a dominating performance from start to finish by an outstanding team: Michael Dube, Maximilian Fliegner, Brett Forman, Jack Murray, Lexi Baylis, Mary Hanna, Joy Jankowski and Alexandria Najarian. Each team member received a first place medal to serve as a reminder of their accomplishment and the travelling trophy now reads: “2010 Champions—Southeast Michigan.” Congratulations!
IN THIS ISSUE: Southeast Michigan Jr. Qualifier Results Midwest Closed Endorsement List Local Results for the Midwest Closed Southeast Michigan Future Qualifier Results Southeast Michigan’s Midwest Cup Teams Junior Team Tennis Sportsmanship Grand Prize Raffle Winners Competitive Training Center Junior Spotlight
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Community Development: Equipment Recycling for Clark Park Tennis Metro Detroit Youth Day on Belle Isle Fall Junior Team Tennis 2010 Remaining Adult Tournament Schedules USTA Adult League: Fall Senior Mixed Doubles Midwest Sr. Team Championship Results Super 70s League NEW: Team Singles Fall/Winter League
“To introduce, promote & develop the game of tennis within Southeastern Michigan”
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District Champions and Finalists from our Southeast Michigan Muthig Junior Qualifier: GIRLS 18s
CHAMPION: Kelsey Dieters (left) FINALIST: Kasey Gardiner (right) 3rd PLACE: Alexandra Thurman 4th PLACE: Katarina Lingl
Sportsmanship Winner: Haley Breedveld
GIRLS 16s
CHAMPION: Alexandra D’Ascenzo (left) FINALIST: Margaux Hyman (right) 3rd PLACE: Gabriella Spindler 4th PLACE: Katie Brozovich Sportsmanship Winner: Nancy Benda
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BOYS 18s
CHAMPION: Justin Rossi (left) FINALIST: Hunter Bielfield (right) 3rd PLACE: Douglas Zade 4th PLACE: Jay Joshi
Sportsmanship Winner: Jesse Stirneman
BOYS 16s
CHAMPION: Edward Covalschi (left) FINALIST: Brett Forman (right) 3rd PLACE: Andrew Cahn 4th PLACE: John Patrick Mullane
Sportsmanship Winner: Alexander Belica
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GIRLS 14s
CHAMPION: Lexi Baylis (left) FINALIST: Mary Hanna (right) 3rd PLACE: Davina Nguyen 4th PLACE: Mollie Fox
Sportsmanship Winner: Aimee Moccia
GIRLS 12s
CHAMPION: Dominique Vasile (left) FINALIST: Christina Jordan (right) 3rd PLACE: Halle Hyman 4th PLACE: MaryBeth Hurley
Sportsmanship Winner: Madelyn Fox
BOYS 14s
CHAMPION: Michael Dube (left) FINALIST: Maximilian Fliegner (right) 3rd PLACE: Timothy Wang 4th PLACE: Kevin Mei
Sportsmanship Winner: Rohan Vaishnav
BOYS 12s
CHAMPION: Jibril Nettles (left) FINALIST: Noah Karoub (right) 3rd PLACE: Connor B. Johnston 4th PLACE: Josh Mukherjee
Sportsmanship Winner: Amar Nigam
Thank you to our host sites: Deer Lake Athletic Club, Franklin Athletic Club and Wimbledon Racquet Club; our Site Directors: Mike Graff, Tom Gray, Kelley Hice and Steve Kirschbaum as well as our roving officials and volunteers for making this event a success! Page 3
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Southeast Michigan Muthig Junior Qualifier players endorsed into the Midwest Closed Tournament: The number of Quota Spots (endorsements) into the Midwest Closed are derived from the USTA Membership populations for each District with a maximum number of 16.
GIRLS 12s
QUOTA SPOTS: Brown, Eliza Dunleavy, Kathryn Hartje, Sasha Hyman, Halle Johnson, Lauryn Jordan, Christina Karoub, Monique Kumar, Reeshma Lakin, Kyle Motea, Allison Nash, Jeannie Neely, Raven Shannon, Evangeline Spindler, Isabella Vasile, Dominique Yutzy, Allonna ALTERNATES 1) Mukherjee, Tia 2) Shaffer, Kate 3) Fox, Madelyn
GIRLS 14s
QUOTA SPOTS Abelson, Sophia Baylis, Lexi Brozovich, Lizzie Fox, Mollie Goree, Carmella Hanna, Mary Hu, Kerry Huber, Tiffany Huckleby, Adorabol Jankowski, Joy Karoub, Madelyn Moldovan, Bianca Nghiem, Emily Nguyen, Davina O'Brien, Colleen Shonk, Abigail ALTERNATES 1) Law, Kristen 2) Olsen, Dana 3) Olsen, Paige 4) Moccia, Aimee Page 4
GIRLS 16s
QUOTA SPOTS Awe, Sarah Brozovich, Katie D'Ascenzo, Alexandra Ewell, Simone Hicks, Maya Hyman, Margaux Karoub, Amabel Karoub, Winifred Lymburner, Courtney Mitrache, Andreea Paradiso, Bailey Pendleton, Aerielle Spindler, Gabriella Sweeney, Taylor Taylor, Morgan Wang, Abby ALTERNATES: 1) Hughes, Lauren 2) Lunghamer, Kelly 3) Benda, Nancy 4) Sweeney, Alexa 5) Woods, Angelica
GIRLS 18s
QUOTA SPOTS Border, Amanda Colarossi, Christina Dabrowski, Natasha Dieters, Kelsey Gardiner, Kasey Lingl, Katarina Lucas, Kristina Moore, Yahsha Phyle, Rebecca Pinchoff, Samantha Pinchoff, Taylor Rivera, Andrea Shipman, Nicole Thurman, Alexandra Weber, Joanne Wittwer, Julie ALTERNATES: 1) Georges, Natalie 2) Fraser, Ellie
BOYS 12s
QUOTA SPOTS Adams, Christopher Brozovich, Franklin Gandham, David Hyman, Justin Johnston, Connor B. Karoub, Noah Kenyatte, Kweisi Kerst, Jason Kitayama, Denali Kondapi, Koushik Li, Oliver Liu, Andre Martin-Dyer, Jack Mukherjee, Josh Nettles, Jibril Palmer-Hawkins, Colin ALTERNATES: 1) Griffin, Deon 2) Mueller, Kobie 3) Haselwanter, Alexis 4) Wen, Alex 5) Reed, Patrick 6) Wong, Davis 7) Jacobson, Benji 8) Willard, Patrick 9) Hyman, Julian 10) Anderson, Maxx
BOYS 14s
QUOTA SPOTS Apaza, Gabriel Dube, Michael Ernst, Julian Fliegner, Maximilian Garrett, James Gruskin, Alex Kim, Alexander Lacki, Adam Mei, Kevin Paolucci, Nicholas Petersen, Jack Rao, Pavan Rothstein, Kevin Salas, Luis Tsai, Zachary Wang, Timothy ALTERNATES: 1) Zhang, Richard 2) Bailey, Grant
BOYS 16s
QUOTA SPOTS Cahn, Andrew Covalschi, Edward Forman, Brett Halpert, Garrett Hodges, Kevin Massie, Tucker Mullane, John Patrick Murray, Jack Parker, Jordan Payne, Stephen Reed, Stephen Renehan, Kevin Saari, Kristoff Scott, Jacob Stannard, Blaine Willson, William ALTERNATES: 1) McCormick, Matthew 2) Navarre, Spencer 3) Defiore, Connor
BOYS 18s
QUOTA SPOTS Bielfield, Hunter Cole, Patrick Dube, Joseph Gardiner, Tyler Gettel, Graham Joshi, Aurko Joshi, Jay Keating, Trey Konarske, James Loduca, Jeffrey McDonald, Johnny Rossi, Justin Sheena, Joseph Song, Chris Streeter, Andrew Zade, Douglas ALTERNATES: 1) Scott, Joseph 2) Keane, Matthew 3) Criss, David 4) Felice, Zak
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MIDWEST CLOSED RESULTS
(Southeast Michigan competitors - quarterfinalists thru champions) Girls 12 Singles: Girls 12 Doubles: Girls 14 Singles: Girls 14 Doubles: Girls 16 Singles: Girls 16 Doubles: Girls 18 Singles: Girls 18 Doubles: Boys 12 Singles: Boys 12 Doubles: Boys 14 Singles: Boys 14 Doubles: Boys 16 Singles: Boys 16 Doubles: Boys 18 Singles: Boys 18 Doubles:
Dominique Vasile, Consolation Finalist; Christina Jordan, Consolation Quarterfinalist Halle Hyman/Isabella Spindler, Quarterfinalists Adorabol Huckelby, Quarterfinalist Lexi Baylis/Zordani (Chicago), Semifinalists Alexandra D’Ascenzo, Third Place; Gabriella Spindler, Consolation Semifinalist Alexandra D’Ascenzo/Li (Illinois), Finalists Kelsey Dieters, Consolation Finalist Kelsey Dieters/Safdar (Ohio), Semifinalists; Kasey Gardiner/Lipp (Illinois), Quarterfinalists Jibril Nettles, Third Place; Noah Karoub & Justin Hyman, Consolation Quarterfinalists Noah Karoub/Connor Johnston & Jason Kerst/Engle (Wisconsin) - Quarterfinalists Max Fliegner, Finalist; Michael Dube, Third Place Michael Dube/Chen (Indiana), Semifinalists; Maximilian Fliegner/Hoogland (Chicago), Quarterfinalists Jack Murray, Fourth Place; Jordan Parker & Edward Covalschi, Consolation Quarterfinalists Edward Covalschi/Brett Forman, Finalists; Jack Murray/VanMeter (Indiana), Semifinalists Tyler Gardiner & Justin Rossi, Consolation Quarterfinalists Tyler Gardiner/Justin Rossi, Quarterfinalists
High Performance Results from our 2010 Southeast Michigan Future Qualifier Tournament Participants. Congratulations to all the young players who made our Future Qualifier tournament a success! A special thank you to our host site Bloomfield Tennis, their staff and our officials.
BOYS’ FINALIST Kobie Mueller CONSOLATION WINNER Theodore Sweeney (right) CONSI FINALIST Brendan Chen (left) SPORTSMANSHIP Anthony Pero Page 5
BOYS’ CHAMPION Alex Wen
GIRLS’ CHAMPION Monique Karoub
GIRLS’ FINALIST Maya Solomon CONSOLATION WINNER Elle Hartje (right) CONSI FINALIST Jala Mohammad (left) SPORTSMANSHIP Hanna Marino
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12&U SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN JUNIOR CUP TEAM by Kelley Hice, Coach A strong group of Southeast Michigan’s best 12 & under players participated in the MidwestthCup Team Championship June 18-20 in Greenwood, Indiana. The team consisted of Chris Adams, Franklin Brozovich, Kathryn Dunleavy, Mary Beth Hurley, Connor Johnston, Christina Jordon, Noah Karoub, Isabella Spindler and Coach Kelley Hice. With family, the entourage included almost thirty people. The first two days of competition included victories over Nothwest Ohio, Northern Illinois, Northern Indiana and Southeast Michigan’s 2010 12 & U Cup Team. Northeastern Michigan. The third day saw close matches that ended up being tight losses to Chicago and then Central Indiana. The team’s fourth place finish was right where we were seeded. The kids bonded well and really seemed to enjoy the trip. We all felt the thrill of victory as well as the agony of defeat. The parents and siblings had fun too, making the weekend even more enjoyable. Team and personal goals were met. I hope the participants get a chance to represent our district again.
To be considered for the 2011 Southeast Michigan Cup Teams, sign up on TennisLink by May 31, 2011.
Team selection process includes Midwest Standing List position (in team age division) at time of deadline, Code Violations and Sportsmanship.
18&U BOYS’ SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN JUNIOR CUP TEAM The USTA/Midwest Section Boys’ 18 District Team Cup (formerly Junior Davis Cup) event started in 1949. The Boys’ 18s District Team Cup Competition returned to Western Michigan University Sorensen Courts in Kalamazoo, Mich., for the fourth straight year. One of the Section’s 14 Districts who participates in the annual event, this year’s Southeast Michigan team members were: Hunter Bielfield, Edward Covalschi, Joseph Dube, Graham Gettel, Aurko Joshi, Jay Joshi, Trey Keating, Jeffrey Loduca, Joseph Sheena and Douglas Zade. “Competing in Kalamazoo, the Southeast Michigan boys started slowly with a 7-0 loss to Chicago (the #2 seed) in the morning”. Concedes Chris Shaya, SEMTA Coach. “They quickly rebounded with a 6-1 upset of the #7 seed Northeast Michigan in the afternoon and a 6-1 win over Southern Illinois the following morning. That afternoon, SEMTA narrowly missed upsetting the #3 Wisconsin 4-3 for a spot in the semifinal. On the final day, SEMTA once again faced a formidable opponent losing in a close match to Northeast Ohio 5-2. Both coach [Paco] Trinidad and I felt all players represented SEMTA well with their play as well as their behavior on the court.“ Ohio Valley won the Boys' 18 event, defeating Chicago in the Southeast Michigan’s 18 & U Boys’ Cup Team. finals. Page 6
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18&U GIRLS’ MARIAN WOOD BAIRD CUP TEAM The USTA/Midwest Section Marian Wood Baird Cup (formerly The Junior Wightman Cup) event began in 1950, and was held for the first time at the University of Illinois Atkins Tennis Center in Urbana, Illinois. Teams are comprised of the best 18-and-under girls from each of the Section’s 14 Districts who participate in the annual event. "SEMTA’s team was represented by the following talented players: Katie Brozovich, Christina Colarossi, Natasha Dabrowski, Kelsey Geppner, Amabel Karoub, Gabriella Spindler, and Alix Thurman. The weather cooperated throughout the weekend even though we woke up to a tornado warning the first day, which delayed the start of the competition by a couple of hours. It was wonderful to see how the team managed to have a great time despite the tough match schedule, scorching sun, and fatigue. Congratulations to the girls for being such fighters and for putting a great effort on the tennis courts finishing with a two and three record. The coaches, officials and organizers want to congratulate all of the tournament participants for the great sportsmanship observed throughout the event. It was a pleasure to work with such a great group of young ladies. Thank you team, for another great experience!!!
Southeast Michigan’s 18 & U Girls’ Cup Team.
Chicago won the 2010 Marian Wood Baird Cup, defeating Ohio Valley in the finals.
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USTA JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS SPORTSMANSHIP GRAND-PRIZE WINNERS! After every one of our Jr. Team Tennis matches, teams pick one sportsmanship winner from the opposing team. At the completion of the 2009-10 season, all winners names are entered into a drawing. Two lucky winners receive the Grand Prize—U of M Community Day Camp! Congratulations to Ola Latala from the Grosse Ile Islanders and Anthony Talley from the Northwest Y Winners. FOR A SCHEDULE OF NEXT YEAR’S UofM SUMMER CAMPS, VISIT www.mgoblue.com
What do SEMTA’s and NEMTA’s most notable players have in common? Andrew Formanczyk…University of Michigan Malavai Washington…ATP Tour Theresa Logar………..NCAA – Stanford University Michael Russell………ATP Tour Steve Campbell………ATP Tour Amy Frazier…………...WTA Brady Crosby…………Western Michigan University Kevin Hayward……….Western Michigan University Steve Pillon…………...Western Michigan University
Bryan Norville……….Western Michigan University Michael Kosta……….ATP Tour & TV comedian Brooke Beier………...#1 Purdue University Carrie Cunningham…WTA Arvid Swan…………..U of M player / Coach – Northwestern Diana Ospina………..National Champion & WTA John Long……………University of Michigan captain Jason Norville……… .Michigan State University Shannon Mathews…..Notre Dame
They all played in the Detroit Competition Training Center! Just say YES! If you are 14 or under and are one of the top ranked players in the Section or District,
look for your invitation to play in the DETROIT COMPETITION TRAINING CENTER. Check your mailbox the second week in August!
*age eligibility requirements apply
The Southeastern Michigan District and the USTA Detroit Area Competition Training Center program would like to thank the many local clubs and owners who have graciously donated their facilities and courts for this tremendous program that has serviced well over 2000 local young players to date. Thank you! ♦ Deer Lake Athletic Club ♦ Midland Community Tennis Center ♦ Eastside Tennis & Fitness ♦ Port Huron Tennis House ♦ Genesys Athletic Club ♦ Sports Club of West Bloomfield ♦ Huron Valley Tennis Club ♦ Wimbledon Racquet Club Detroit Competition Training Center would not be feasible without these clubs supporting the program. Page 8
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SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN JUNIOR SPOTLIGHT: SEMTA Jr. Elevated Summer Open
Donations
Girls 12s
Thank you once again to Nathan Albanelli of Northville. After dropping off a donation of racquets to our office last winter, Nate enlisted the assistance of one of his friends - Joanne Weber of Northville. Together they collected a box full of tennis racquets that we will put to good use.
Champion: Sasha Hartje Finalist: Tia Mukherjee Sportsmanship: Olivia Hanover
Girls 14s
Champion: Madelyn Karoub Finalist: Madelyn Bissett Sportsmanship: Madeline Bissett
Girls 16s
Boys 12s
Champion: Denali Kitayama Finalist: Alexis Haselwanter Sportsmanship: Gabriel Kleer
Boys 14s
Champion: Josh Mukherjee Finalist: Chase Peery Sportsmanship: Shashank Chitta
Boys 16s
Champion: Alexandra Najarian Finalist: Arielle Pendleton Sportsmanship: Daniella Reyes
Champion: Stephen Reed Finalist: Timothy Wang Sportsmanship: John Vanderheuvel
Girls 18s
Boys 18s
Champion: Amabel Karoub Finalist: Abby Wang Sportsmanship: Ally Weaver
Champion: Brett Forman Finalist: Andrew Cahn Sportsmanship: Justin Betrus
Southeast Michigan’s Equipment Recycling Program: PROVIDING GENTLY USED RACQUETS, NETS AND QUICKSTART EQUIPMENT TO BENEFIT CLARK PARK COMMUNITY TENNIS
The Southeast Michigan District Office has been collecting previously used tennis racquets, nets and equipment to help support tennis in our communities. Balls used at our Jr. Qualifier and Adult League Championships along with donated racquets and equipment made their way to CLARK PARK. The Clark Park Recreation Center has been serving the Southeast Detroit community for over a century. In 1991, the Clark Park Coalition, a grassroots nonprofit emerged to partner with the City of Detroit Recreation Department to help keep the Clark Park Rec Center doors open year-round for the youth and primarily Hispanic community. With the help of community volunteers and a small staff provided through the Coalition, the Clark Park Recreation Center is able to provide quality recreational programs including tennis to more than 100 youth on a daily basis. The goal is to provide a fun, safe, extended family atmosphere where the youth learn invaluable life lessons and skills including being the stewards of their community park and Center. At a recent visit to Clark Park class participants listen to coach Richard Billings as he describes Clark Park, the dedication of Ray Murry, Miriam ?? and Richard Billings was appar- what they are going to do in tennis class. ent and the excitement of the children and pride of the parents could not be matched. (Their current need is a simple backboard for those who’d like more practice after the tennis programs. If you’d like to help, please let us know.)
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Volunteers introduce tennis to hundreds of local youth on Belle Isle! The idea for Metro Detroit Youth Day, the largest youth event in Michigan, came following altercations between youth and Detroit merchants in the summer of 1980. Originally intended to help foster goodwill and harmony, Youth Day was expanded to include youth guidance, mentors, role models, entertainment and local celebrities; awarding over 54 college scholarships to graduating seniors and honoring dozens of high school students for academic achievement and community service. And that’s before 11am! The rest of the day, participants are encouraged to attend various sports clinics and enjoy a free lunch, compliments of the Michigan Food and Beverage Association. Seven years ago, we offered to coordinate a tennis clinic held on Belle Isle’s 10 courts. While getting all the equipment ready for Metro Detroit Youth Day is no easy task, finding volunteers to help is no longer a problem. It takes approximately 50 volunteers to man every aspect of the event, and this year we had a record number of people come forward offering to help. Thank you to John Adams, Carole & Nathan Albanelli, Jay Anderson, Ted Berkowski, Sherry Bock, Henry Brophy, Craig Bunge, Jerry Butler, Gina Carter, Vicky & Stephanie Clough, Matt Clune, David Cook, Patrick Dietz, Jim Fleming, Aundra Freeman, Max Galvin, Dan & Thomas Garberding, Alex & Colden Gosselin, Mike Graff, Kelley Hice, Uma Jasty, Phyllis Johnson, Weston Kalogeridis, Christian Mackey, Kayla Manown, Mark Miller, Alex Padilla, Will Quinn, Scott Ransome, Maurice Sanders, Sue Selke, Burrell Shields, Brandon Smith, Gerard Smith, Ben Tasich, Connor Tily, Anna Urso, Rick Waldorf, David Warren, Claude & Lauren Wilcox, Patti & John Willard, Jr., Wes Williams, Ken Wilson, David & Julie Wittwer. Your help was immeasurable!
Great volunteers make our events a success!
Youth Day 2011—Wed., July 13th Please join us! Page 11
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Southeast Michigan Junior Team Tennis: Play Starts this Fall! ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
Singles and Doubles Co-ed Travel League for Juniors Ages 8-18 Four age divisions with different ability levels Matches once a week starting end of October Winning teams advance to District, Section and National Championships ♦ Featuring a Nike Dry Fit uniform with a new "girls' cut" for 2010 ♦ Also features a QuickStart 10 & U League featuring a FREE uniform t-shirt
Contact your local facility or the USTA District Office (734) 421-1025.
Look for our next Recreational Coach Workshop scheduled for Fall 2010! Page 12
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2010 Remaining Adult Tournament Schedule August 12-15th Motor City Summer Sizzler Tournament ID# 855715810 M(Op,35,45-75)s,SE; W(Op,35,45-60)s,SE; M(Op,35,45,55,65)d,SE; W(Op,35,45)d,SE; X(Op,35,45)d,SE Barcus Tennis Center (Farwell Field), Detroit September 10-12th Emeral Crosby Memorial Classic Tournament ID# 855723010 M(35,45-75)s,FMLC; W(35,45-55)s,FMLC Metropolitan Racquet Club, Detroit, MI 48235 September 18-20th Dearborn Last Chance for Outdoor Tennis Open Tournament ID# 855730609 M(Op,35,45,55-60)s,FMLC; W(Op)sd,FMLC; M(Op)d,FMLC Dearborn Racquet & Health Club, Dearborn, MI 48235 November 26-28th MIDWEST MIXED DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIPS 855702510 X(Op)d Wimbledon Racquet Club, St. Clair Shores, MI
Senior Mixed Doubles Mixed Doubles teams over 50 years of age! Levels offered: 6.0, 7.0 and 8.0 (combined rating) Matches will be played on weekends (Saturday or Sunday). Teams consist of a minimum of three men and three women. Winning teams at each level will advance to Championship play in February and March.
Contact Deb at the District office 734-421-1025 ([email protected] )
or have your club coordinator forward your interest and available court times.
Teams must be declared by end of August. Page 13
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Southeast Michigan continues it’s reign at the USTA-Midwest Senior Team Championships!
Great tennis weather greeted the players in Lansing on May 15th and 16th for the 2010 USTA-Midwest Senior Team Championships. The event brought 10 of the 14 Districts together in doubles competition in Men’s and Women’s 35, 45, 55, 60, 65 & 70 divisions. The Southeast Michigan District took first place with a total of 434 points; ahead of second place Central Indiana (420 points) and third place Northeastern Ohio (408 points). Clinching their Divisions were the Women’s 45 team of Betsy Capelli and Linda Grosh and the Men’s 65 team of Bill Barrett and Larry Steenbergen! Men’s 65s Bill Barrett And Larry Steenbergen W35: W45: W55: W60: W65: W70: W75:
Women’s 45s Linda Grosh and Elizabeth Capelli
Leigh Formicola & Amy Shepherd Elizabeth Capelli & Linda Grosh Lucy Gorski & Carron Koester Jean Blievernicht & Mary Roche Karen Caine & Janet Remen Mimi Kibbey & Leslie McGowan Ann Munro & Anne Spitz
M35: M45: M55: M60: M65: M70: M75:
Robert Martin & Eric Podgorny Steve Yorimoto & John Neville Jim Bragman & Larry Stark Jim Bajor & Mike Kowal Bill Barrett & Larry Steenbergen John Ryan & Kaz Saito George Grisdale & Arnie Hoffman
TEAM ORGANIZERS: Women - Phyllis Nelson Men - John Ryan
To all who participated – Thank You and Congratulations!
Southeast Michigan’s Super 70s League kicks-off its Second Year with a Pre-Season Mixer! To celebrate another season of our New Super 70s League, we hosted a pre-season Mixer for previous and prospective new league players on May 19th. With matches starting in June, this combination 7.5 / 3-court doubles league features reduced league sign up fees, reduced match fees and a $10 membership rebate for lapsed members. Thank you to the Detroit Tennis & Squash Club along with General Manager, Dean Snyder for hosting the mixer and offering matches at a reduced fee along with the Livonia Family Y and Chippewa Club. If you are age eligible and would like to participate in this league, please contact Deb Thallman at the District Office (734) 421-1025 (or email: [email protected]). Page 14
Super 70s Mixer Attendees pose for a group shot after a vigorous work out on the courts led by Detroit Tennis & Squash’s General Manager, Dean Snyder.
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Want to play Singles during the Fall and Winter? Join our new Team Singles League! Teams will consist of 3 singles courts Matches are 1 ½ hours in length Players must play at their rating Fall Season runs from mid-September through January Day Leagues offered 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0 teams (Day to be determined for each level) Weekend Leagues offered: Men – 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 (Saturday & Sunday matches) Women – 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 (Saturday & Sunday matches)
To form or join at team at your club, contact your Club Coordinator for USTA Leagues or contact Deb at the USTA/Southeast Michigan Office (734-421-1025) for further information
This Fall...
USTA League Tennis UPCOMING EVENTS Combo Doubles is a men or women’s team competition of three doubles courts per match. Player levels are added together to form teams to compete in one of four levels. Use your current 2009 year-end computer rating to combine with other players to form doubles teams that add up to the level in which your team competes. Levels offered: MEN’s and WOMEN’s 5.5, 6.5, 7.5 and 8.5. Our season starts in late September and runs through early January. Winning teams advance to Championship Play in February and March. Matches are played on weekends.
Contact Deb at the District office 734-4211025 ([email protected] )
or have your club coordinator forward your interest and available court times. Team declarations due by the end of August. Page 15
Aug. 13-15
Adult & Senior State Championships Host—Southeast Michigan Site: UofM Varsity Tennis Center
Aug. 19-22
Adult Sectional Championships Indianapolis
Aug. 26-29
Senior Sectional Championships Fort Wayne, Indiana
Sept. 10-12
Mixed Doubles District Championships - Site t/b/d
Sept. 17-19
Mixed Doubles & Super Senior State Championships Host - Western Michigan
Sept. 24-26
Mixed Doubles Sectional Championships Fort Wayne, Indiana
Oct. 1-3
Super Senior Sectional Championships Indianapolis, Indiana
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USTA/Southeast Michigan District 17280 Farmington Road Livonia MI 48152 Phone: 734 421-1025 Fax: 734 421-1925 Email: [email protected] Website: www.semich.usta.com
OFFICERS
Helen Peters—President Mel Kropko—Vice President Gail Lewis—Treasurer Char Sweeney—Secretary Kelley Hice—Past President
DELEGATES-AT-LARGE Mike Barry Jon Fischer Jim Fleming Greg Lambert Carol Luckenbach Mark Miller Ben Tasich
Zori Duda—Executive Director Email: [email protected] Deb Thallman—USTA League Coordinator League Email: [email protected] Katrina Walker—Community Development and Junior Tennis Coordinator Email: [email protected]
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2010 SUMMER ISSUE
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EPORTER UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN DISTRICT
Top Seeded Southeast Michigan Captures the 14 & Under Midwest Cup! The USTA/Midwest Section 14 & Under District Team Cup event started in 2005. Teams are comprised of the best 14-andunder junior players who are selected to participate based on their ranking, tournament play, character, and sportsmanship from each of the Section’s 14 Districts. For the third year, the competition returned to Purdue University in Lafayette, Indiana where our top seeded Southeastern Michigan Team advanced to the semifinals with convincing victories over N. Michigan (9-0), N.E. Ohio (8-1), and N. Illinois (9-0). In the semi-finals, SEMTA faced off against 4th seeded Wisconsin. Our team swept the doubles, and ended up with an 8-1 victory. In the championship match, SEMTA played the 2nd seeded team from Ohio Valley. After winning 2 of the 3 doubles matches, SEMTA captured 5 of 6 singles matches, and rolled to a 7-2 win. It was a dominating performance from start to finish by an outstanding team: Michael Dube, Maximilian Fliegner, Brett Forman, Jack Murray, Lexi Baylis, Mary Hanna, Joy Jankowski and Alexandria Najarian. Each team member received a first place medal to serve as a reminder of their accomplishment and the travelling trophy now reads: “2010 Champions—Southeast Michigan.” Congratulations!
IN THIS ISSUE: Southeast Michigan Jr. Qualifier Results Midwest Closed Endorsement List Local Results for the Midwest Closed Southeast Michigan Future Qualifier Results Southeast Michigan’s Midwest Cup Teams Junior Team Tennis Sportsmanship Grand Prize Raffle Winners Competitive Training Center Junior Spotlight
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Community Development: Equipment Recycling for Clark Park Tennis Metro Detroit Youth Day on Belle Isle Fall Junior Team Tennis 2010 Remaining Adult Tournament Schedules USTA Adult League: Fall Senior Mixed Doubles Midwest Sr. Team Championship Results Super 70s League NEW: Team Singles Fall/Winter League
“To introduce, promote & develop the game of tennis within Southeastern Michigan”
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District Champions and Finalists from our Southeast Michigan Muthig Junior Qualifier: GIRLS 18s
CHAMPION: Kelsey Dieters (left) FINALIST: Kasey Gardiner (right) 3rd PLACE: Alexandra Thurman 4th PLACE: Katarina Lingl
Sportsmanship Winner: Haley Breedveld
GIRLS 16s
CHAMPION: Alexandra D’Ascenzo (left) FINALIST: Margaux Hyman (right) 3rd PLACE: Gabriella Spindler 4th PLACE: Katie Brozovich Sportsmanship Winner: Nancy Benda
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BOYS 18s
CHAMPION: Justin Rossi (left) FINALIST: Hunter Bielfield (right) 3rd PLACE: Douglas Zade 4th PLACE: Jay Joshi
Sportsmanship Winner: Jesse Stirneman
BOYS 16s
CHAMPION: Edward Covalschi (left) FINALIST: Brett Forman (right) 3rd PLACE: Andrew Cahn 4th PLACE: John Patrick Mullane
Sportsmanship Winner: Alexander Belica
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GIRLS 14s
CHAMPION: Lexi Baylis (left) FINALIST: Mary Hanna (right) 3rd PLACE: Davina Nguyen 4th PLACE: Mollie Fox
Sportsmanship Winner: Aimee Moccia
GIRLS 12s
CHAMPION: Dominique Vasile (left) FINALIST: Christina Jordan (right) 3rd PLACE: Halle Hyman 4th PLACE: MaryBeth Hurley
Sportsmanship Winner: Madelyn Fox
BOYS 14s
CHAMPION: Michael Dube (left) FINALIST: Maximilian Fliegner (right) 3rd PLACE: Timothy Wang 4th PLACE: Kevin Mei
Sportsmanship Winner: Rohan Vaishnav
BOYS 12s
CHAMPION: Jibril Nettles (left) FINALIST: Noah Karoub (right) 3rd PLACE: Connor B. Johnston 4th PLACE: Josh Mukherjee
Sportsmanship Winner: Amar Nigam
Thank you to our host sites: Deer Lake Athletic Club, Franklin Athletic Club and Wimbledon Racquet Club; our Site Directors: Mike Graff, Tom Gray, Kelley Hice and Steve Kirschbaum as well as our roving officials and volunteers for making this event a success! Page 3
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Southeast Michigan Muthig Junior Qualifier players endorsed into the Midwest Closed Tournament: The number of Quota Spots (endorsements) into the Midwest Closed are derived from the USTA Membership populations for each District with a maximum number of 16.
GIRLS 12s
QUOTA SPOTS: Brown, Eliza Dunleavy, Kathryn Hartje, Sasha Hyman, Halle Johnson, Lauryn Jordan, Christina Karoub, Monique Kumar, Reeshma Lakin, Kyle Motea, Allison Nash, Jeannie Neely, Raven Shannon, Evangeline Spindler, Isabella Vasile, Dominique Yutzy, Allonna ALTERNATES 1) Mukherjee, Tia 2) Shaffer, Kate 3) Fox, Madelyn
GIRLS 14s
QUOTA SPOTS Abelson, Sophia Baylis, Lexi Brozovich, Lizzie Fox, Mollie Goree, Carmella Hanna, Mary Hu, Kerry Huber, Tiffany Huckleby, Adorabol Jankowski, Joy Karoub, Madelyn Moldovan, Bianca Nghiem, Emily Nguyen, Davina O'Brien, Colleen Shonk, Abigail ALTERNATES 1) Law, Kristen 2) Olsen, Dana 3) Olsen, Paige 4) Moccia, Aimee Page 4
GIRLS 16s
QUOTA SPOTS Awe, Sarah Brozovich, Katie D'Ascenzo, Alexandra Ewell, Simone Hicks, Maya Hyman, Margaux Karoub, Amabel Karoub, Winifred Lymburner, Courtney Mitrache, Andreea Paradiso, Bailey Pendleton, Aerielle Spindler, Gabriella Sweeney, Taylor Taylor, Morgan Wang, Abby ALTERNATES: 1) Hughes, Lauren 2) Lunghamer, Kelly 3) Benda, Nancy 4) Sweeney, Alexa 5) Woods, Angelica
GIRLS 18s
QUOTA SPOTS Border, Amanda Colarossi, Christina Dabrowski, Natasha Dieters, Kelsey Gardiner, Kasey Lingl, Katarina Lucas, Kristina Moore, Yahsha Phyle, Rebecca Pinchoff, Samantha Pinchoff, Taylor Rivera, Andrea Shipman, Nicole Thurman, Alexandra Weber, Joanne Wittwer, Julie ALTERNATES: 1) Georges, Natalie 2) Fraser, Ellie
BOYS 12s
QUOTA SPOTS Adams, Christopher Brozovich, Franklin Gandham, David Hyman, Justin Johnston, Connor B. Karoub, Noah Kenyatte, Kweisi Kerst, Jason Kitayama, Denali Kondapi, Koushik Li, Oliver Liu, Andre Martin-Dyer, Jack Mukherjee, Josh Nettles, Jibril Palmer-Hawkins, Colin ALTERNATES: 1) Griffin, Deon 2) Mueller, Kobie 3) Haselwanter, Alexis 4) Wen, Alex 5) Reed, Patrick 6) Wong, Davis 7) Jacobson, Benji 8) Willard, Patrick 9) Hyman, Julian 10) Anderson, Maxx
BOYS 14s
QUOTA SPOTS Apaza, Gabriel Dube, Michael Ernst, Julian Fliegner, Maximilian Garrett, James Gruskin, Alex Kim, Alexander Lacki, Adam Mei, Kevin Paolucci, Nicholas Petersen, Jack Rao, Pavan Rothstein, Kevin Salas, Luis Tsai, Zachary Wang, Timothy ALTERNATES: 1) Zhang, Richard 2) Bailey, Grant
BOYS 16s
QUOTA SPOTS Cahn, Andrew Covalschi, Edward Forman, Brett Halpert, Garrett Hodges, Kevin Massie, Tucker Mullane, John Patrick Murray, Jack Parker, Jordan Payne, Stephen Reed, Stephen Renehan, Kevin Saari, Kristoff Scott, Jacob Stannard, Blaine Willson, William ALTERNATES: 1) McCormick, Matthew 2) Navarre, Spencer 3) Defiore, Connor
BOYS 18s
QUOTA SPOTS Bielfield, Hunter Cole, Patrick Dube, Joseph Gardiner, Tyler Gettel, Graham Joshi, Aurko Joshi, Jay Keating, Trey Konarske, James Loduca, Jeffrey McDonald, Johnny Rossi, Justin Sheena, Joseph Song, Chris Streeter, Andrew Zade, Douglas ALTERNATES: 1) Scott, Joseph 2) Keane, Matthew 3) Criss, David 4) Felice, Zak
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MIDWEST CLOSED RESULTS
(Southeast Michigan competitors - quarterfinalists thru champions) Girls 12 Singles: Girls 12 Doubles: Girls 14 Singles: Girls 14 Doubles: Girls 16 Singles: Girls 16 Doubles: Girls 18 Singles: Girls 18 Doubles: Boys 12 Singles: Boys 12 Doubles: Boys 14 Singles: Boys 14 Doubles: Boys 16 Singles: Boys 16 Doubles: Boys 18 Singles: Boys 18 Doubles:
Dominique Vasile, Consolation Finalist; Christina Jordan, Consolation Quarterfinalist Halle Hyman/Isabella Spindler, Quarterfinalists Adorabol Huckelby, Quarterfinalist Lexi Baylis/Zordani (Chicago), Semifinalists Alexandra D’Ascenzo, Third Place; Gabriella Spindler, Consolation Semifinalist Alexandra D’Ascenzo/Li (Illinois), Finalists Kelsey Dieters, Consolation Finalist Kelsey Dieters/Safdar (Ohio), Semifinalists; Kasey Gardiner/Lipp (Illinois), Quarterfinalists Jibril Nettles, Third Place; Noah Karoub & Justin Hyman, Consolation Quarterfinalists Noah Karoub/Connor Johnston & Jason Kerst/Engle (Wisconsin) - Quarterfinalists Max Fliegner, Finalist; Michael Dube, Third Place Michael Dube/Chen (Indiana), Semifinalists; Maximilian Fliegner/Hoogland (Chicago), Quarterfinalists Jack Murray, Fourth Place; Jordan Parker & Edward Covalschi, Consolation Quarterfinalists Edward Covalschi/Brett Forman, Finalists; Jack Murray/VanMeter (Indiana), Semifinalists Tyler Gardiner & Justin Rossi, Consolation Quarterfinalists Tyler Gardiner/Justin Rossi, Quarterfinalists
High Performance Results from our 2010 Southeast Michigan Future Qualifier Tournament Participants. Congratulations to all the young players who made our Future Qualifier tournament a success! A special thank you to our host site Bloomfield Tennis, their staff and our officials.
BOYS’ FINALIST Kobie Mueller CONSOLATION WINNER Theodore Sweeney (right) CONSI FINALIST Brendan Chen (left) SPORTSMANSHIP Anthony Pero Page 5
BOYS’ CHAMPION Alex Wen
GIRLS’ CHAMPION Monique Karoub
GIRLS’ FINALIST Maya Solomon CONSOLATION WINNER Elle Hartje (right) CONSI FINALIST Jala Mohammad (left) SPORTSMANSHIP Hanna Marino
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12&U SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN JUNIOR CUP TEAM by Kelley Hice, Coach A strong group of Southeast Michigan’s best 12 & under players participated in the MidwestthCup Team Championship June 18-20 in Greenwood, Indiana. The team consisted of Chris Adams, Franklin Brozovich, Kathryn Dunleavy, Mary Beth Hurley, Connor Johnston, Christina Jordon, Noah Karoub, Isabella Spindler and Coach Kelley Hice. With family, the entourage included almost thirty people. The first two days of competition included victories over Nothwest Ohio, Northern Illinois, Northern Indiana and Southeast Michigan’s 2010 12 & U Cup Team. Northeastern Michigan. The third day saw close matches that ended up being tight losses to Chicago and then Central Indiana. The team’s fourth place finish was right where we were seeded. The kids bonded well and really seemed to enjoy the trip. We all felt the thrill of victory as well as the agony of defeat. The parents and siblings had fun too, making the weekend even more enjoyable. Team and personal goals were met. I hope the participants get a chance to represent our district again.
To be considered for the 2011 Southeast Michigan Cup Teams, sign up on TennisLink by May 31, 2011.
Team selection process includes Midwest Standing List position (in team age division) at time of deadline, Code Violations and Sportsmanship.
18&U BOYS’ SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN JUNIOR CUP TEAM The USTA/Midwest Section Boys’ 18 District Team Cup (formerly Junior Davis Cup) event started in 1949. The Boys’ 18s District Team Cup Competition returned to Western Michigan University Sorensen Courts in Kalamazoo, Mich., for the fourth straight year. One of the Section’s 14 Districts who participates in the annual event, this year’s Southeast Michigan team members were: Hunter Bielfield, Edward Covalschi, Joseph Dube, Graham Gettel, Aurko Joshi, Jay Joshi, Trey Keating, Jeffrey Loduca, Joseph Sheena and Douglas Zade. “Competing in Kalamazoo, the Southeast Michigan boys started slowly with a 7-0 loss to Chicago (the #2 seed) in the morning”. Concedes Chris Shaya, SEMTA Coach. “They quickly rebounded with a 6-1 upset of the #7 seed Northeast Michigan in the afternoon and a 6-1 win over Southern Illinois the following morning. That afternoon, SEMTA narrowly missed upsetting the #3 Wisconsin 4-3 for a spot in the semifinal. On the final day, SEMTA once again faced a formidable opponent losing in a close match to Northeast Ohio 5-2. Both coach [Paco] Trinidad and I felt all players represented SEMTA well with their play as well as their behavior on the court.“ Ohio Valley won the Boys' 18 event, defeating Chicago in the Southeast Michigan’s 18 & U Boys’ Cup Team. finals. Page 6
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18&U GIRLS’ MARIAN WOOD BAIRD CUP TEAM The USTA/Midwest Section Marian Wood Baird Cup (formerly The Junior Wightman Cup) event began in 1950, and was held for the first time at the University of Illinois Atkins Tennis Center in Urbana, Illinois. Teams are comprised of the best 18-and-under girls from each of the Section’s 14 Districts who participate in the annual event. "SEMTA’s team was represented by the following talented players: Katie Brozovich, Christina Colarossi, Natasha Dabrowski, Kelsey Geppner, Amabel Karoub, Gabriella Spindler, and Alix Thurman. The weather cooperated throughout the weekend even though we woke up to a tornado warning the first day, which delayed the start of the competition by a couple of hours. It was wonderful to see how the team managed to have a great time despite the tough match schedule, scorching sun, and fatigue. Congratulations to the girls for being such fighters and for putting a great effort on the tennis courts finishing with a two and three record. The coaches, officials and organizers want to congratulate all of the tournament participants for the great sportsmanship observed throughout the event. It was a pleasure to work with such a great group of young ladies. Thank you team, for another great experience!!!
Southeast Michigan’s 18 & U Girls’ Cup Team.
Chicago won the 2010 Marian Wood Baird Cup, defeating Ohio Valley in the finals.
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USTA JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS SPORTSMANSHIP GRAND-PRIZE WINNERS! After every one of our Jr. Team Tennis matches, teams pick one sportsmanship winner from the opposing team. At the completion of the 2009-10 season, all winners names are entered into a drawing. Two lucky winners receive the Grand Prize—U of M Community Day Camp! Congratulations to Ola Latala from the Grosse Ile Islanders and Anthony Talley from the Northwest Y Winners. FOR A SCHEDULE OF NEXT YEAR’S UofM SUMMER CAMPS, VISIT www.mgoblue.com
What do SEMTA’s and NEMTA’s most notable players have in common? Andrew Formanczyk…University of Michigan Malavai Washington…ATP Tour Theresa Logar………..NCAA – Stanford University Michael Russell………ATP Tour Steve Campbell………ATP Tour Amy Frazier…………...WTA Brady Crosby…………Western Michigan University Kevin Hayward……….Western Michigan University Steve Pillon…………...Western Michigan University
Bryan Norville……….Western Michigan University Michael Kosta……….ATP Tour & TV comedian Brooke Beier………...#1 Purdue University Carrie Cunningham…WTA Arvid Swan…………..U of M player / Coach – Northwestern Diana Ospina………..National Champion & WTA John Long……………University of Michigan captain Jason Norville……… .Michigan State University Shannon Mathews…..Notre Dame
They all played in the Detroit Competition Training Center! Just say YES! If you are 14 or under and are one of the top ranked players in the Section or District,
look for your invitation to play in the DETROIT COMPETITION TRAINING CENTER. Check your mailbox the second week in August!
*age eligibility requirements apply
The Southeastern Michigan District and the USTA Detroit Area Competition Training Center program would like to thank the many local clubs and owners who have graciously donated their facilities and courts for this tremendous program that has serviced well over 2000 local young players to date. Thank you! ♦ Deer Lake Athletic Club ♦ Midland Community Tennis Center ♦ Eastside Tennis & Fitness ♦ Port Huron Tennis House ♦ Genesys Athletic Club ♦ Sports Club of West Bloomfield ♦ Huron Valley Tennis Club ♦ Wimbledon Racquet Club Detroit Competition Training Center would not be feasible without these clubs supporting the program. Page 8
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SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN JUNIOR SPOTLIGHT: SEMTA Jr. Elevated Summer Open
Donations
Girls 12s
Thank you once again to Nathan Albanelli of Northville. After dropping off a donation of racquets to our office last winter, Nate enlisted the assistance of one of his friends - Joanne Weber of Northville. Together they collected a box full of tennis racquets that we will put to good use.
Champion: Sasha Hartje Finalist: Tia Mukherjee Sportsmanship: Olivia Hanover
Girls 14s
Champion: Madelyn Karoub Finalist: Madelyn Bissett Sportsmanship: Madeline Bissett
Girls 16s
Boys 12s
Champion: Denali Kitayama Finalist: Alexis Haselwanter Sportsmanship: Gabriel Kleer
Boys 14s
Champion: Josh Mukherjee Finalist: Chase Peery Sportsmanship: Shashank Chitta
Boys 16s
Champion: Alexandra Najarian Finalist: Arielle Pendleton Sportsmanship: Daniella Reyes
Champion: Stephen Reed Finalist: Timothy Wang Sportsmanship: John Vanderheuvel
Girls 18s
Boys 18s
Champion: Amabel Karoub Finalist: Abby Wang Sportsmanship: Ally Weaver
Champion: Brett Forman Finalist: Andrew Cahn Sportsmanship: Justin Betrus
Southeast Michigan’s Equipment Recycling Program: PROVIDING GENTLY USED RACQUETS, NETS AND QUICKSTART EQUIPMENT TO BENEFIT CLARK PARK COMMUNITY TENNIS
The Southeast Michigan District Office has been collecting previously used tennis racquets, nets and equipment to help support tennis in our communities. Balls used at our Jr. Qualifier and Adult League Championships along with donated racquets and equipment made their way to CLARK PARK. The Clark Park Recreation Center has been serving the Southeast Detroit community for over a century. In 1991, the Clark Park Coalition, a grassroots nonprofit emerged to partner with the City of Detroit Recreation Department to help keep the Clark Park Rec Center doors open year-round for the youth and primarily Hispanic community. With the help of community volunteers and a small staff provided through the Coalition, the Clark Park Recreation Center is able to provide quality recreational programs including tennis to more than 100 youth on a daily basis. The goal is to provide a fun, safe, extended family atmosphere where the youth learn invaluable life lessons and skills including being the stewards of their community park and Center. At a recent visit to Clark Park class participants listen to coach Richard Billings as he describes Clark Park, the dedication of Ray Murry, Miriam ?? and Richard Billings was appar- what they are going to do in tennis class. ent and the excitement of the children and pride of the parents could not be matched. (Their current need is a simple backboard for those who’d like more practice after the tennis programs. If you’d like to help, please let us know.)
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Volunteers introduce tennis to hundreds of local youth on Belle Isle! The idea for Metro Detroit Youth Day, the largest youth event in Michigan, came following altercations between youth and Detroit merchants in the summer of 1980. Originally intended to help foster goodwill and harmony, Youth Day was expanded to include youth guidance, mentors, role models, entertainment and local celebrities; awarding over 54 college scholarships to graduating seniors and honoring dozens of high school students for academic achievement and community service. And that’s before 11am! The rest of the day, participants are encouraged to attend various sports clinics and enjoy a free lunch, compliments of the Michigan Food and Beverage Association. Seven years ago, we offered to coordinate a tennis clinic held on Belle Isle’s 10 courts. While getting all the equipment ready for Metro Detroit Youth Day is no easy task, finding volunteers to help is no longer a problem. It takes approximately 50 volunteers to man every aspect of the event, and this year we had a record number of people come forward offering to help. Thank you to John Adams, Carole & Nathan Albanelli, Jay Anderson, Ted Berkowski, Sherry Bock, Henry Brophy, Craig Bunge, Jerry Butler, Gina Carter, Vicky & Stephanie Clough, Matt Clune, David Cook, Patrick Dietz, Jim Fleming, Aundra Freeman, Max Galvin, Dan & Thomas Garberding, Alex & Colden Gosselin, Mike Graff, Kelley Hice, Uma Jasty, Phyllis Johnson, Weston Kalogeridis, Christian Mackey, Kayla Manown, Mark Miller, Alex Padilla, Will Quinn, Scott Ransome, Maurice Sanders, Sue Selke, Burrell Shields, Brandon Smith, Gerard Smith, Ben Tasich, Connor Tily, Anna Urso, Rick Waldorf, David Warren, Claude & Lauren Wilcox, Patti & John Willard, Jr., Wes Williams, Ken Wilson, David & Julie Wittwer. Your help was immeasurable!
Great volunteers make our events a success!
Youth Day 2011—Wed., July 13th Please join us! Page 11
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Southeast Michigan Junior Team Tennis: Play Starts this Fall! ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
Singles and Doubles Co-ed Travel League for Juniors Ages 8-18 Four age divisions with different ability levels Matches once a week starting end of October Winning teams advance to District, Section and National Championships ♦ Featuring a Nike Dry Fit uniform with a new "girls' cut" for 2010 ♦ Also features a QuickStart 10 & U League featuring a FREE uniform t-shirt
Contact your local facility or the USTA District Office (734) 421-1025.
Look for our next Recreational Coach Workshop scheduled for Fall 2010! Page 12
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Renewing today does not change the expiration of your current membership—renewal year(s) is added on to your current expiration.
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2010 Remaining Adult Tournament Schedule August 12-15th Motor City Summer Sizzler Tournament ID# 855715810 M(Op,35,45-75)s,SE; W(Op,35,45-60)s,SE; M(Op,35,45,55,65)d,SE; W(Op,35,45)d,SE; X(Op,35,45)d,SE Barcus Tennis Center (Farwell Field), Detroit September 10-12th Emeral Crosby Memorial Classic Tournament ID# 855723010 M(35,45-75)s,FMLC; W(35,45-55)s,FMLC Metropolitan Racquet Club, Detroit, MI 48235 September 18-20th Dearborn Last Chance for Outdoor Tennis Open Tournament ID# 855730609 M(Op,35,45,55-60)s,FMLC; W(Op)sd,FMLC; M(Op)d,FMLC Dearborn Racquet & Health Club, Dearborn, MI 48235 November 26-28th MIDWEST MIXED DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIPS 855702510 X(Op)d Wimbledon Racquet Club, St. Clair Shores, MI
Senior Mixed Doubles Mixed Doubles teams over 50 years of age! Levels offered: 6.0, 7.0 and 8.0 (combined rating) Matches will be played on weekends (Saturday or Sunday). Teams consist of a minimum of three men and three women. Winning teams at each level will advance to Championship play in February and March.
Contact Deb at the District office 734-421-1025 ([email protected] )
or have your club coordinator forward your interest and available court times.
Teams must be declared by end of August. Page 13
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Southeast Michigan continues it’s reign at the USTA-Midwest Senior Team Championships!
Great tennis weather greeted the players in Lansing on May 15th and 16th for the 2010 USTA-Midwest Senior Team Championships. The event brought 10 of the 14 Districts together in doubles competition in Men’s and Women’s 35, 45, 55, 60, 65 & 70 divisions. The Southeast Michigan District took first place with a total of 434 points; ahead of second place Central Indiana (420 points) and third place Northeastern Ohio (408 points). Clinching their Divisions were the Women’s 45 team of Betsy Capelli and Linda Grosh and the Men’s 65 team of Bill Barrett and Larry Steenbergen! Men’s 65s Bill Barrett And Larry Steenbergen W35: W45: W55: W60: W65: W70: W75:
Women’s 45s Linda Grosh and Elizabeth Capelli
Leigh Formicola & Amy Shepherd Elizabeth Capelli & Linda Grosh Lucy Gorski & Carron Koester Jean Blievernicht & Mary Roche Karen Caine & Janet Remen Mimi Kibbey & Leslie McGowan Ann Munro & Anne Spitz
M35: M45: M55: M60: M65: M70: M75:
Robert Martin & Eric Podgorny Steve Yorimoto & John Neville Jim Bragman & Larry Stark Jim Bajor & Mike Kowal Bill Barrett & Larry Steenbergen John Ryan & Kaz Saito George Grisdale & Arnie Hoffman
TEAM ORGANIZERS: Women - Phyllis Nelson Men - John Ryan
To all who participated – Thank You and Congratulations!
Southeast Michigan’s Super 70s League kicks-off its Second Year with a Pre-Season Mixer! To celebrate another season of our New Super 70s League, we hosted a pre-season Mixer for previous and prospective new league players on May 19th. With matches starting in June, this combination 7.5 / 3-court doubles league features reduced league sign up fees, reduced match fees and a $10 membership rebate for lapsed members. Thank you to the Detroit Tennis & Squash Club along with General Manager, Dean Snyder for hosting the mixer and offering matches at a reduced fee along with the Livonia Family Y and Chippewa Club. If you are age eligible and would like to participate in this league, please contact Deb Thallman at the District Office (734) 421-1025 (or email: [email protected]). Page 14
Super 70s Mixer Attendees pose for a group shot after a vigorous work out on the courts led by Detroit Tennis & Squash’s General Manager, Dean Snyder.
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Want to play Singles during the Fall and Winter? Join our new Team Singles League! Teams will consist of 3 singles courts Matches are 1 ½ hours in length Players must play at their rating Fall Season runs from mid-September through January Day Leagues offered 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0 teams (Day to be determined for each level) Weekend Leagues offered: Men – 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 (Saturday & Sunday matches) Women – 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 (Saturday & Sunday matches)
To form or join at team at your club, contact your Club Coordinator for USTA Leagues or contact Deb at the USTA/Southeast Michigan Office (734-421-1025) for further information
This Fall...
USTA League Tennis UPCOMING EVENTS Combo Doubles is a men or women’s team competition of three doubles courts per match. Player levels are added together to form teams to compete in one of four levels. Use your current 2009 year-end computer rating to combine with other players to form doubles teams that add up to the level in which your team competes. Levels offered: MEN’s and WOMEN’s 5.5, 6.5, 7.5 and 8.5. Our season starts in late September and runs through early January. Winning teams advance to Championship Play in February and March. Matches are played on weekends.
Contact Deb at the District office 734-4211025 ([email protected] )
or have your club coordinator forward your interest and available court times. Team declarations due by the end of August. Page 15
Aug. 13-15
Adult & Senior State Championships Host—Southeast Michigan Site: UofM Varsity Tennis Center
Aug. 19-22
Adult Sectional Championships Indianapolis
Aug. 26-29
Senior Sectional Championships Fort Wayne, Indiana
Sept. 10-12
Mixed Doubles District Championships - Site t/b/d
Sept. 17-19
Mixed Doubles & Super Senior State Championships Host - Western Michigan
Sept. 24-26
Mixed Doubles Sectional Championships Fort Wayne, Indiana
Oct. 1-3
Super Senior Sectional Championships Indianapolis, Indiana
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USTA/Southeast Michigan District 17280 Farmington Road Livonia MI 48152 Phone: 734 421-1025 Fax: 734 421-1925 Email: [email protected] Website: www.semich.usta.com
OFFICERS
Helen Peters—President Mel Kropko—Vice President Gail Lewis—Treasurer Char Sweeney—Secretary Kelley Hice—Past President
DELEGATES-AT-LARGE Mike Barry Jon Fischer Jim Fleming Greg Lambert Carol Luckenbach Mark Miller Ben Tasich
Zori Duda—Executive Director Email: [email protected] Deb Thallman—USTA League Coordinator League Email: [email protected] Katrina Walker—Community Development and Junior Tennis Coordinator Email: [email protected]
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