Winter Sideline News
Chicago District Tennis Association
Winter Sideline News
4.5 M-Rush Copley, Aurora
March 2010
4.0 W-Rush Copley, Aurora
4.0 Sr W-Oak Lawn Racquet Club
3.0 W Midtown, Bannockburn 4.5 Sr W Heritage TC-Arlington Hts. Capt. Mimi Paffrath-Team Members: Anne W. Suszko, Barbara B. Patterson, Dawn A. Moller, Diane M. Langert, Ellen Holthaus, Janelle B. Lobmeier, Karen Rauh, Linda Traeger, Lisa M. Culp, Patrice M. Duffy, Susan S. Tuthill.
2.5 W Rush Copley, Aurora
n August of 2004, the Chicago Tennis Patrons created the Chicago Tennis Hall of Fame, located at the CDTA office. The purpose of the Chicago Tennis Hall of Fame is to honor tennis players, both men and women, who have achieved a special level because of their play, coaching or administration of our game. The Chicago Tennis Hall of Fame Inductees & their bios can be seen at: www.chicago.usta.com, click on the Chicago Tennis Hall of Fame tab on the left.
2004 Marian Baird George E. Barnes Gene Buwick Joseph E. Carrico Patricia Freebody Grant Golden Seymour Greenberg Andrea Jaeger George M. Lott, Jr. Frank Parker Martin Reissen Helen Shockley James C. Stewart 2005 Alan G. Schwartz 2006 Billie Jean King Jay Kramer 2008 Katrina Adams 2009 Mel Timmons George J. Jennings, Jr.
Chicago Tennis Hall of Fame Past Inductees
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5.0 M-River Trails, Arlington Hts.
3.5 M-TAM, Niles
3.5 Sr M-River Trails, Arlington Hts.
Inside this Issue CDTA Board 3 CDTA Programs 3 Sportsmanship Winners 4 NJDC (GLASA ) 5 Love To Serve Athletes 7 League Pictures 8 Flex League Info 8 Chicago District Qualifier 10 &11 THANK TO OUR SUPPORTERS Midtown Tennis Club 2 &12 Jerry Karzen Tennis & John Karzen Basketball Camp 5 XSTennis Camp 6 5 Seasons Family Sports Club 8 Rod Schroeder National Tennis Camp 9 Herrmann Tennis Academy Summer Camp 11
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Bk L-R Kevin Minor, Peter Flanzer Mark Putterman, Neal Zazove, Paul MacDonald, Don Kempster, Glenn Alfred, Don Walton. Frt L-R Patty Lambropolous, Ryan Heller, Julia Steele, Shirley Roach, Sue Sprovieri, Diana Bieniewski, Lisa Finke, Nancy Watland, Mike Haber. Not Pictured: Mark Baladad, LaMont Bryant, Greg Contro, Bill Lange, Janice Lumpkin, Christina Scala, Arnie Villagomez, Laura Waggoner.
Chicago District League Coordinator Nancy Williford 630-778-7131 or [email protected]
Junior Team Tennis Coordinator Nancy Watland 708-799-1323 or [email protected]
Tennis Service Representative Matt Smucker 317-333-3557 or [email protected]
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idwest Youth Team Tennis is the largest youth tennis program in the Midwest. It has been developed to give children the opportunity to play tennis as a team sport just like other youth sports. The Midwest Youth Team Tennis program uses a modified format called QuickStart Tennis. Contact: Matt Smucker Tennis is an exciting new format for learning tennis, designed to bring kids into the Q uickStart game by utilizing specialized equipment, shorter racquets, shorter courts & modified scoring, all tailored to age & size. It is divided into two different levels-ages 8 & under & ages 10 & under. It’s the fast, fun way to get kids into tennis & keep them playing! Contact: Matt Smucker
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STA Junior Team Tennis offers juniors a chance to play on a team while developing individual skills. It emphasizes the “practice & play” components of the game. Junior Team Tennis offers match play between teams with progression of District, Section & National Team Championships. 2010 Dates to remember - July 2425, 2010-Chicago District Jr. Team Tennis Championships, Homewood, IL. August 6-8, 2010-USTA/MW Section Jr. Team Tennis Championships, Indianapolis (winners of district event) Contact: Nancy Watland.
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nyone 19 years & older can play in a USTA League. Men & women participate in competitive team matches. Participants play on men, women, mixed doubles, senior & super senior league teams. The opponents are evenly matched by the Dynamic National Tennis Rating Program. (DNTRP) USTA league tennis features local, state, sectional & national championships. Contact: Nancy Williford
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roper attitude, behavior and enthusiasm on and off the court during a tournament will be the requirements for receiving a CDTA Sportsmanship Award. Every Level 6 & Level 7 Tournament Director will receive a CDTA Sportsmanship Award Certificate to recognize a player at their tournament. Each sportsmanship winner will be decided by the Tournament Director and their staff. The award winner will then receive a CDTA Sportsmanship Award certificate, and be listed on our website if the CDTA office is notified. If the Sportsmanship Winner sends us their picture it will be in the Sideline Newsletter & Yearbook and they will receive a cool CDTA Sportsmanship Bag Tag, now in red, green, blue & white!
L-R Eric Bruynseels, Emilie Bush, Jennifer Bush, Yuki Chiba, Heather Ciskowski, Ana Hatfield.
L-R Ali Jacobs, Eliza Kirov, Austin Klapman, Dennis Kontorovich, James Lee, Dean Li.
L-R Marshall Riley, Danielle Mendoza, Grant Spellman, David Weller, Claire Williamson, Brendan Wolan.
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he WSC Scholars are an accomplished group of high school students representing 15 different Olympic sports and 27 public, private and parochial Chicago schools. Students were selected from a diverse group who applied last fall and were chosen based on their academic records, involvement in sport and their demonstrated commitment to the Olympic values of Excellence, Respect and Friendship. WSC Scholars, including Love to Serve student-athletes Kevin Campbell, Gabrielle Moore, Maya Wilson and Steven Willis, will participate in the Chicago Scholars Mentoring Program and Kaplan Test Preparation and Admissions courses, The scholars will also compete for one of sixteen $10,000 renewable college scholarships supported by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. They will serve as program ambassadors and help promote Olympic values in their communities by sharing their stories as student-athletes, spreading the message of the Olympic values and emphasizing the value of higher education to younger students. “We’re excited to welcome the first group of student athletes into the WSC Scholars Program,” says Scott Myers, Executive Director of World Sport Chicago. “With the support of our comL-R Gabrielle Moore, Kevin Campbell, munity partners we are encouraging students to work hard on the playing field and in the classMya Wilson, and Steven Willis. room and to continue those efforts as they pursue college degrees.”
ABOUT WORLD SPORT CHICAGO: World Sport Chicago believes that sport has the power to transform and is dedicated to helping children in Chicago find a sport to meet their interests and abilities. The organization is the legacy of the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Bid and promotes the Olympic ideals of fitness, education and well being by working with partner organizations to launch or expand sport programs for kids. WSC is working to introduce Chicago’s youth to the fun and benefit of sports and the ideals of fair play, teamwork, respect and leadership. Learn more at www.worldsportchicago.org, 2011 scholarship applications and eligibility information will be posted in August 2010.
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LASA (Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association) is going to be hosting the 2010 National Junior Disability Championships (www.njdc2010.org) from July 17 to July 24, 2010. NJDC has grown from a small meet in 1984 to an amazing, major event - involving over 300 young athletes aged 7 to 21 from around the country (and several foreign countries) who have a variety of physical or visual impairments. This is the first time this prestigious event will be held in Illinois... and help is needed to make these games the best ever! Dozens of volunteers are needed to pitch in with the logistics and planning of this major event. A wonderful and dedicated planning team is already in place but some key volunteer positions remain unfilled. There are ways you can help: You can volunteer to help in the NJDC planning committee, or offer to donate in-kind goods and services. Please contact Cindy Housner, Executive Director for GLASA ([email protected]) about the ways you might wish to help. This should prove to be an event that will be unforgettable!.
PROGRAM
AGES
TIME
LOCATION
Tennis Camp
5-7
9-10am & or 1-2 pm
North Shore RC
Tennis Camp
8-13
9-12pm & or 1-3:30 pm
New Trier, Northfield HS
Tennis/ Tournament Camp
11-15
9am - Noon
North Shore RC
High School Tennis Drill
14-18
3:30-5:30 pm
New Trier/Northfield HS
By Ability
1-3:30 pm
New Trier/Northfield HS
14 & Up
Tuesday/Thursday-7-9 PM
North Shore RC
Basketball Camp
5-7
10:15-11:15 am & or 2:15-3:15 pm
North Shore RC
Basketball Camp
8-13
9–12 pm & or 1- :30 pm
North Shore RC
Tennis/Basketball Combo Camp
5-7
9-11:15am & or 1-3:15 pm
North Shore RC
Tennis/Basketball Combo Camp
8-13
9 am-3:30 pm
NSRC/New Trier/Northfield HS
High Performance Tennis Drill Adult/College/HP Juniors Tennis Drill
New Trier Northfield HS, 7 Happ Rd., Northfield, IL - North Shore RC, 2860 Old Willow Rd., Northbrook, IL
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Nida Hamilton Helen Shockley Memorial Award 2009 Junior Player of the Year
Robert Stineman Kevie Schwartz Memorial Award 2009 Junior Player of the Year
John B. Coleman Chicago Tennis Patrons Award 2009 Tennis Official of the Year
Sylvia Gothard & Nancy Watland Mary Seelig Award 2009 Tournament Director of the Year
Barry King Vegosen Family Award 2009 Coach of the Year
CrossCourt News Award 2009 Organization of the Year Love To Serve, Inc.
Julia Steele Paul Dean Memorial Award 2009 Volunteer of the Year
Jaleyah Walker & Khari Sanchez Chicago Tennis Patrons Award 2009 Jr. Recreational Player of the Year
Roger E. Allen Shostrum Family Memorial Award 2009 League Player of the Year
#1 Chicago District Ranked Players Who Attended
Colleen Lehman Trudy Brahin Memorial Award 2009 League Player of the Year
Midtown Award 2009 Facility of the Year Heritage Tennis Club
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7.0 SSr Men - Arlington Hts River Trails Tennis Center
Illinois State Champs 7.0 Mixed
8.0 SSr Men - Arlington Hts River Trails Tennis Center
Tri-level Champions-3rd Place at Sectionals
8.0 SSr Women - Oak Brook Oak Brook Park District R/C
9.0 Mxd Courts Plus
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STA Flex Leagues are starting up again this Spring in Chicago. For those unfamiliar with this program, it is a loosely-knit league that allows for vacations, flexible times, different locations, meeting new tennis friends and most of all, fun! Register online and be placed into a flight of about 8-10 other players that are in the same NTRP level. From there, you control the schedule! The time/day/location of the match is completely up to you and your opponent. Singles, doubles and mixed doubles are available in both the city and the suburbs. The website, should you like to learn more or register, is www.ustaflex.com. Feel free to contact the LTO, Diana Bieniewski, at [email protected] with questions. Registration for the Spring season will open at the end of March and play will start at the beginning of May. Registration for the Summer season will open at the begining of July and play will begin in mid-August. Cost is $35 for non-members and $25 for USTA members.
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ll tournament players are expected to follow tournament rules & regulations as set forth by the USTA. 2010 Friend At Court item IV.C.11 - Player shall not enter two tournaments at the same time. When entries close, a player shall not be entered in two or more sanctioned tournaments, if any part of the tournaments overlap unless each Tournament Committee involved understands the situation and concurs in writing. If the CDTA is made aware of and confirms a violation by a player, the CDTA will issue 5 suspension points to the player. Any player who receives 10 or more suspension points during a 12 month period may be suspended by the CDTA from competing in any USTA sanctioned tournament for eight consecutive weeks.
For the Chicago District Championships VOLUNTEERS ARE AS IMPORTANT AS THE PLAYERS A printable Volunteer Form can be found on our web site with all the dates & times that volunteers are needed. Look under Junior Competition-CDTA Championships. Thank you for your commitment to Junior Tennis. Call Mark at: 847-803-2382 for more information.
June 20-July 2, July 4-July 16, July 18-July 30, Aug 1-Aug 8
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Dates: June 11-16, 2010 Masters: BG18-12s, FIC #855404710
Entry Deadline: May 31, 2010
This Qualifier tournament will be used to determine which players we endorse to the Midwest Outdoor Closed Championships
June 26-July 1, 2010.
BG10 players may apply to play this event in the BG12 division, & also apply to play in the BG10 Qualifier scheduled for 6- 18.
General-Do not enter this event if you cannot play in the Midwest Closed. This is a Chicago District and Midwest Section Level 4 event with a limited draw of 64 in each age group. This tournament will be used to determine which players we endorse to the Midwest Closed Outdoor Championships on June 26-July 1, 2010. A player must PLAY & COMPLETE this tournament to be considered for endorsement. Waivers or exemptions will not be given for any reason, including illness, injury or emergency. DO NOT enter this event if you cannot, or have no intention to play in the Midwest Closed.
Eligibility-Must show proof of US Citizenship before the deadline if you are entering for the 1st time. Entry to this tournament is open to USTA members in the Chicago District only. If you are applying to play this tournament for the first time, you must mail (CDTA, 2200 E. Devon, Ste 319, Des Plaines, IL 60018), email ([email protected]) or fax (847-803-2383) a copy of your US Birth Certificate, US Passport, valid Alien Registration Card or I-485 Letter to our office. by Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, 2010. Please check by phone: 847-803-2382 or email: [email protected] to make sure we received your documentation before the entry deadline. Receiving the documentation does not guarantee your acceptance into the event. This tournament is open to Chicago District players who have shown proof of US Citizenship (US Birth Certificate, US Passport, valid Alien Registration Card, I-485 Letter). If you did not submit citizenship documentation in 2003-2009, it must be received in the CDTA office by Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, 2010.
Entry Deadline is Final-Please Note Your Confirmation Number. Tournament entry is by TennisLink only. The entry deadline is Monday, May 31, 2010. Entries will not be accepted after the deadline. When entering this event on-line, you must list your current phone numbers and e-mail information in the space provided. Be sure to note or print out your confirmation number after completing the entry. You can check your entry status in the applicant area of the tournament site.
Format-You Must be Available at All Times During the Tournament Dates. Play is scheduled to start primarily on Saturday, however, players must be prepared to play starting Friday after school, if they are taking required tests on Saturday morning (18 & Under division only). Main draw is 2 out of 3 sets, with a full feed-in consolation. A Match Tie Break in Lieu of a 3rd Set may be used in the consolation rounds. The consolation draw will be played only up to the qualifying spots for endorsement purposes.
Conflicts Must be Submitted in Writing-Before the Deadline. Players must be available to play at all times during the tournament. The only conflicts we will try to accommodate are school sessions and school testing, (ACT, SAT for 18 & under division only), and a player's graduation ceremony. Conflicts must be submitted in writing and received by the CDTA office by Monday, May 31, 2010.
Dress Code Proper tennis attire is required. No matter how professional players are attired, we will be enforcing the following regulations. Clothing NOT considered proper tennis attire can include, but not be limited to: - Sports bras worn alone (without a shirt) - Shirts with reference to sex, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or violence. - Compression shorts worn alone (not covered by shorts or a skirt). - Girls tops must cover midriff when arms are at rest. Boys: no tank tops or cutoff t-shirts.
Sites & Match Times Sites to be announced on the tournament web site. There will be a separate site for each age division. First round match sites and times will be posted on the tournament website as soon as determined.
Player Selection-The Midwest Standing List is Used (Not the CDTA List). The 64 draw player selection will be done as follows: BG14, 16, 18 1. Eight (8) players from the top 100 of the most current USTA/Midwest Section Standing List in the next lower division; 2. 56 players from the most current USTA/Midwest Section Standing List in the current age division; 3. Remaining vacancies and/or alternates will be selected from the USTA/Midwest Section Standing List in the division of the event. BG12 1. Four (4) players from the top 100 of the most current USTA/Midwest Section Stand List in the next lower division; 2. 60 players from the most current USTA/Midwest Section Standing List in the current age division; 3. Remaining vacancies and/or alternates will be selected from the USTA/ Midwest Section Standing List in the division of the event. Alternates will be posted in order and will be notified if a space becomes available.
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Dates: June 18-20, 2010 Masters: BG10s, FIC #855462010
Entry Deadline: June 3, 2010
You may also apply to play in the BG12 division of the Chicago District Championships.
This Qualifier tournament for BG10s will be used to determine which players we endorse to the 2010 USTA/MW Section Junior Closed Outdoor Championships-BG10 855306210 Dates: July 23-25, 2010
Format: Play is scheduled to start on Friday afternoon. A maximum of 2 matches per day may be played. Tournament is FIC to the semi-finals. Match format will be regular scoring, best 2 out of 3 full sets in the main draw and best 2 out of 3 sets with a Match Tie Break in Lieu of a 3rd set in the consolation. Player Selection: Thirty-two (32) players from the most current MW Section Standing List in the BG10 age division. Refunds: No refunds will be given once competitors' list is posted. Dress Code: Proper tennis attire is required. No matter how professional players are attired, we will be enforcing the following regulations. Clothing NOT considered proper tennis attire can include, but not be limited to: - Sports bras worn alone (without a shirt) Shirts with reference to sex, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or violence. - Compression shorts worn alone (not covered by shorts or a skirt). - Girls tops must cover midriff when arms are at rest.-Boys: no tank tops or cutoff t-shirts. Main Site: Glenbrook Racquet Club, 1801 Janke Dr., Northbrook, IL 60062.
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July 11-17 July 18-24
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Visit our website for a brochure:
www.HerrmannTennisAcademy.com
Chicago District Tennis Association 2200 East Devon Avenue, Ste 319 DesPlaines, IL. 60018 Phone: 847-803-2382 Fax: 847-803-2383 Email: [email protected]
We’re on the Web www.chicago.usta.com
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4.5 M-Rush Copley, Aurora
March 2010
4.0 W-Rush Copley, Aurora
4.0 Sr W-Oak Lawn Racquet Club
3.0 W Midtown, Bannockburn 4.5 Sr W Heritage TC-Arlington Hts. Capt. Mimi Paffrath-Team Members: Anne W. Suszko, Barbara B. Patterson, Dawn A. Moller, Diane M. Langert, Ellen Holthaus, Janelle B. Lobmeier, Karen Rauh, Linda Traeger, Lisa M. Culp, Patrice M. Duffy, Susan S. Tuthill.
2.5 W Rush Copley, Aurora
n August of 2004, the Chicago Tennis Patrons created the Chicago Tennis Hall of Fame, located at the CDTA office. The purpose of the Chicago Tennis Hall of Fame is to honor tennis players, both men and women, who have achieved a special level because of their play, coaching or administration of our game. The Chicago Tennis Hall of Fame Inductees & their bios can be seen at: www.chicago.usta.com, click on the Chicago Tennis Hall of Fame tab on the left.
2004 Marian Baird George E. Barnes Gene Buwick Joseph E. Carrico Patricia Freebody Grant Golden Seymour Greenberg Andrea Jaeger George M. Lott, Jr. Frank Parker Martin Reissen Helen Shockley James C. Stewart 2005 Alan G. Schwartz 2006 Billie Jean King Jay Kramer 2008 Katrina Adams 2009 Mel Timmons George J. Jennings, Jr.
Chicago Tennis Hall of Fame Past Inductees
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5.0 M-River Trails, Arlington Hts.
3.5 M-TAM, Niles
3.5 Sr M-River Trails, Arlington Hts.
Inside this Issue CDTA Board 3 CDTA Programs 3 Sportsmanship Winners 4 NJDC (GLASA ) 5 Love To Serve Athletes 7 League Pictures 8 Flex League Info 8 Chicago District Qualifier 10 &11 THANK TO OUR SUPPORTERS Midtown Tennis Club 2 &12 Jerry Karzen Tennis & John Karzen Basketball Camp 5 XSTennis Camp 6 5 Seasons Family Sports Club 8 Rod Schroeder National Tennis Camp 9 Herrmann Tennis Academy Summer Camp 11
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Bk L-R Kevin Minor, Peter Flanzer Mark Putterman, Neal Zazove, Paul MacDonald, Don Kempster, Glenn Alfred, Don Walton. Frt L-R Patty Lambropolous, Ryan Heller, Julia Steele, Shirley Roach, Sue Sprovieri, Diana Bieniewski, Lisa Finke, Nancy Watland, Mike Haber. Not Pictured: Mark Baladad, LaMont Bryant, Greg Contro, Bill Lange, Janice Lumpkin, Christina Scala, Arnie Villagomez, Laura Waggoner.
Chicago District League Coordinator Nancy Williford 630-778-7131 or [email protected]
Junior Team Tennis Coordinator Nancy Watland 708-799-1323 or [email protected]
Tennis Service Representative Matt Smucker 317-333-3557 or [email protected]
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idwest Youth Team Tennis is the largest youth tennis program in the Midwest. It has been developed to give children the opportunity to play tennis as a team sport just like other youth sports. The Midwest Youth Team Tennis program uses a modified format called QuickStart Tennis. Contact: Matt Smucker Tennis is an exciting new format for learning tennis, designed to bring kids into the Q uickStart game by utilizing specialized equipment, shorter racquets, shorter courts & modified scoring, all tailored to age & size. It is divided into two different levels-ages 8 & under & ages 10 & under. It’s the fast, fun way to get kids into tennis & keep them playing! Contact: Matt Smucker
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STA Junior Team Tennis offers juniors a chance to play on a team while developing individual skills. It emphasizes the “practice & play” components of the game. Junior Team Tennis offers match play between teams with progression of District, Section & National Team Championships. 2010 Dates to remember - July 2425, 2010-Chicago District Jr. Team Tennis Championships, Homewood, IL. August 6-8, 2010-USTA/MW Section Jr. Team Tennis Championships, Indianapolis (winners of district event) Contact: Nancy Watland.
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nyone 19 years & older can play in a USTA League. Men & women participate in competitive team matches. Participants play on men, women, mixed doubles, senior & super senior league teams. The opponents are evenly matched by the Dynamic National Tennis Rating Program. (DNTRP) USTA league tennis features local, state, sectional & national championships. Contact: Nancy Williford
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roper attitude, behavior and enthusiasm on and off the court during a tournament will be the requirements for receiving a CDTA Sportsmanship Award. Every Level 6 & Level 7 Tournament Director will receive a CDTA Sportsmanship Award Certificate to recognize a player at their tournament. Each sportsmanship winner will be decided by the Tournament Director and their staff. The award winner will then receive a CDTA Sportsmanship Award certificate, and be listed on our website if the CDTA office is notified. If the Sportsmanship Winner sends us their picture it will be in the Sideline Newsletter & Yearbook and they will receive a cool CDTA Sportsmanship Bag Tag, now in red, green, blue & white!
L-R Eric Bruynseels, Emilie Bush, Jennifer Bush, Yuki Chiba, Heather Ciskowski, Ana Hatfield.
L-R Ali Jacobs, Eliza Kirov, Austin Klapman, Dennis Kontorovich, James Lee, Dean Li.
L-R Marshall Riley, Danielle Mendoza, Grant Spellman, David Weller, Claire Williamson, Brendan Wolan.
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he WSC Scholars are an accomplished group of high school students representing 15 different Olympic sports and 27 public, private and parochial Chicago schools. Students were selected from a diverse group who applied last fall and were chosen based on their academic records, involvement in sport and their demonstrated commitment to the Olympic values of Excellence, Respect and Friendship. WSC Scholars, including Love to Serve student-athletes Kevin Campbell, Gabrielle Moore, Maya Wilson and Steven Willis, will participate in the Chicago Scholars Mentoring Program and Kaplan Test Preparation and Admissions courses, The scholars will also compete for one of sixteen $10,000 renewable college scholarships supported by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. They will serve as program ambassadors and help promote Olympic values in their communities by sharing their stories as student-athletes, spreading the message of the Olympic values and emphasizing the value of higher education to younger students. “We’re excited to welcome the first group of student athletes into the WSC Scholars Program,” says Scott Myers, Executive Director of World Sport Chicago. “With the support of our comL-R Gabrielle Moore, Kevin Campbell, munity partners we are encouraging students to work hard on the playing field and in the classMya Wilson, and Steven Willis. room and to continue those efforts as they pursue college degrees.”
ABOUT WORLD SPORT CHICAGO: World Sport Chicago believes that sport has the power to transform and is dedicated to helping children in Chicago find a sport to meet their interests and abilities. The organization is the legacy of the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Bid and promotes the Olympic ideals of fitness, education and well being by working with partner organizations to launch or expand sport programs for kids. WSC is working to introduce Chicago’s youth to the fun and benefit of sports and the ideals of fair play, teamwork, respect and leadership. Learn more at www.worldsportchicago.org, 2011 scholarship applications and eligibility information will be posted in August 2010.
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LASA (Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association) is going to be hosting the 2010 National Junior Disability Championships (www.njdc2010.org) from July 17 to July 24, 2010. NJDC has grown from a small meet in 1984 to an amazing, major event - involving over 300 young athletes aged 7 to 21 from around the country (and several foreign countries) who have a variety of physical or visual impairments. This is the first time this prestigious event will be held in Illinois... and help is needed to make these games the best ever! Dozens of volunteers are needed to pitch in with the logistics and planning of this major event. A wonderful and dedicated planning team is already in place but some key volunteer positions remain unfilled. There are ways you can help: You can volunteer to help in the NJDC planning committee, or offer to donate in-kind goods and services. Please contact Cindy Housner, Executive Director for GLASA ([email protected]) about the ways you might wish to help. This should prove to be an event that will be unforgettable!.
PROGRAM
AGES
TIME
LOCATION
Tennis Camp
5-7
9-10am & or 1-2 pm
North Shore RC
Tennis Camp
8-13
9-12pm & or 1-3:30 pm
New Trier, Northfield HS
Tennis/ Tournament Camp
11-15
9am - Noon
North Shore RC
High School Tennis Drill
14-18
3:30-5:30 pm
New Trier/Northfield HS
By Ability
1-3:30 pm
New Trier/Northfield HS
14 & Up
Tuesday/Thursday-7-9 PM
North Shore RC
Basketball Camp
5-7
10:15-11:15 am & or 2:15-3:15 pm
North Shore RC
Basketball Camp
8-13
9–12 pm & or 1- :30 pm
North Shore RC
Tennis/Basketball Combo Camp
5-7
9-11:15am & or 1-3:15 pm
North Shore RC
Tennis/Basketball Combo Camp
8-13
9 am-3:30 pm
NSRC/New Trier/Northfield HS
High Performance Tennis Drill Adult/College/HP Juniors Tennis Drill
New Trier Northfield HS, 7 Happ Rd., Northfield, IL - North Shore RC, 2860 Old Willow Rd., Northbrook, IL
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Nida Hamilton Helen Shockley Memorial Award 2009 Junior Player of the Year
Robert Stineman Kevie Schwartz Memorial Award 2009 Junior Player of the Year
John B. Coleman Chicago Tennis Patrons Award 2009 Tennis Official of the Year
Sylvia Gothard & Nancy Watland Mary Seelig Award 2009 Tournament Director of the Year
Barry King Vegosen Family Award 2009 Coach of the Year
CrossCourt News Award 2009 Organization of the Year Love To Serve, Inc.
Julia Steele Paul Dean Memorial Award 2009 Volunteer of the Year
Jaleyah Walker & Khari Sanchez Chicago Tennis Patrons Award 2009 Jr. Recreational Player of the Year
Roger E. Allen Shostrum Family Memorial Award 2009 League Player of the Year
#1 Chicago District Ranked Players Who Attended
Colleen Lehman Trudy Brahin Memorial Award 2009 League Player of the Year
Midtown Award 2009 Facility of the Year Heritage Tennis Club
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7.0 SSr Men - Arlington Hts River Trails Tennis Center
Illinois State Champs 7.0 Mixed
8.0 SSr Men - Arlington Hts River Trails Tennis Center
Tri-level Champions-3rd Place at Sectionals
8.0 SSr Women - Oak Brook Oak Brook Park District R/C
9.0 Mxd Courts Plus
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STA Flex Leagues are starting up again this Spring in Chicago. For those unfamiliar with this program, it is a loosely-knit league that allows for vacations, flexible times, different locations, meeting new tennis friends and most of all, fun! Register online and be placed into a flight of about 8-10 other players that are in the same NTRP level. From there, you control the schedule! The time/day/location of the match is completely up to you and your opponent. Singles, doubles and mixed doubles are available in both the city and the suburbs. The website, should you like to learn more or register, is www.ustaflex.com. Feel free to contact the LTO, Diana Bieniewski, at [email protected] with questions. Registration for the Spring season will open at the end of March and play will start at the beginning of May. Registration for the Summer season will open at the begining of July and play will begin in mid-August. Cost is $35 for non-members and $25 for USTA members.
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ll tournament players are expected to follow tournament rules & regulations as set forth by the USTA. 2010 Friend At Court item IV.C.11 - Player shall not enter two tournaments at the same time. When entries close, a player shall not be entered in two or more sanctioned tournaments, if any part of the tournaments overlap unless each Tournament Committee involved understands the situation and concurs in writing. If the CDTA is made aware of and confirms a violation by a player, the CDTA will issue 5 suspension points to the player. Any player who receives 10 or more suspension points during a 12 month period may be suspended by the CDTA from competing in any USTA sanctioned tournament for eight consecutive weeks.
For the Chicago District Championships VOLUNTEERS ARE AS IMPORTANT AS THE PLAYERS A printable Volunteer Form can be found on our web site with all the dates & times that volunteers are needed. Look under Junior Competition-CDTA Championships. Thank you for your commitment to Junior Tennis. Call Mark at: 847-803-2382 for more information.
June 20-July 2, July 4-July 16, July 18-July 30, Aug 1-Aug 8
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Dates: June 11-16, 2010 Masters: BG18-12s, FIC #855404710
Entry Deadline: May 31, 2010
This Qualifier tournament will be used to determine which players we endorse to the Midwest Outdoor Closed Championships
June 26-July 1, 2010.
BG10 players may apply to play this event in the BG12 division, & also apply to play in the BG10 Qualifier scheduled for 6- 18.
General-Do not enter this event if you cannot play in the Midwest Closed. This is a Chicago District and Midwest Section Level 4 event with a limited draw of 64 in each age group. This tournament will be used to determine which players we endorse to the Midwest Closed Outdoor Championships on June 26-July 1, 2010. A player must PLAY & COMPLETE this tournament to be considered for endorsement. Waivers or exemptions will not be given for any reason, including illness, injury or emergency. DO NOT enter this event if you cannot, or have no intention to play in the Midwest Closed.
Eligibility-Must show proof of US Citizenship before the deadline if you are entering for the 1st time. Entry to this tournament is open to USTA members in the Chicago District only. If you are applying to play this tournament for the first time, you must mail (CDTA, 2200 E. Devon, Ste 319, Des Plaines, IL 60018), email ([email protected]) or fax (847-803-2383) a copy of your US Birth Certificate, US Passport, valid Alien Registration Card or I-485 Letter to our office. by Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, 2010. Please check by phone: 847-803-2382 or email: [email protected] to make sure we received your documentation before the entry deadline. Receiving the documentation does not guarantee your acceptance into the event. This tournament is open to Chicago District players who have shown proof of US Citizenship (US Birth Certificate, US Passport, valid Alien Registration Card, I-485 Letter). If you did not submit citizenship documentation in 2003-2009, it must be received in the CDTA office by Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, 2010.
Entry Deadline is Final-Please Note Your Confirmation Number. Tournament entry is by TennisLink only. The entry deadline is Monday, May 31, 2010. Entries will not be accepted after the deadline. When entering this event on-line, you must list your current phone numbers and e-mail information in the space provided. Be sure to note or print out your confirmation number after completing the entry. You can check your entry status in the applicant area of the tournament site.
Format-You Must be Available at All Times During the Tournament Dates. Play is scheduled to start primarily on Saturday, however, players must be prepared to play starting Friday after school, if they are taking required tests on Saturday morning (18 & Under division only). Main draw is 2 out of 3 sets, with a full feed-in consolation. A Match Tie Break in Lieu of a 3rd Set may be used in the consolation rounds. The consolation draw will be played only up to the qualifying spots for endorsement purposes.
Conflicts Must be Submitted in Writing-Before the Deadline. Players must be available to play at all times during the tournament. The only conflicts we will try to accommodate are school sessions and school testing, (ACT, SAT for 18 & under division only), and a player's graduation ceremony. Conflicts must be submitted in writing and received by the CDTA office by Monday, May 31, 2010.
Dress Code Proper tennis attire is required. No matter how professional players are attired, we will be enforcing the following regulations. Clothing NOT considered proper tennis attire can include, but not be limited to: - Sports bras worn alone (without a shirt) - Shirts with reference to sex, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or violence. - Compression shorts worn alone (not covered by shorts or a skirt). - Girls tops must cover midriff when arms are at rest. Boys: no tank tops or cutoff t-shirts.
Sites & Match Times Sites to be announced on the tournament web site. There will be a separate site for each age division. First round match sites and times will be posted on the tournament website as soon as determined.
Player Selection-The Midwest Standing List is Used (Not the CDTA List). The 64 draw player selection will be done as follows: BG14, 16, 18 1. Eight (8) players from the top 100 of the most current USTA/Midwest Section Standing List in the next lower division; 2. 56 players from the most current USTA/Midwest Section Standing List in the current age division; 3. Remaining vacancies and/or alternates will be selected from the USTA/Midwest Section Standing List in the division of the event. BG12 1. Four (4) players from the top 100 of the most current USTA/Midwest Section Stand List in the next lower division; 2. 60 players from the most current USTA/Midwest Section Standing List in the current age division; 3. Remaining vacancies and/or alternates will be selected from the USTA/ Midwest Section Standing List in the division of the event. Alternates will be posted in order and will be notified if a space becomes available.
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Dates: June 18-20, 2010 Masters: BG10s, FIC #855462010
Entry Deadline: June 3, 2010
You may also apply to play in the BG12 division of the Chicago District Championships.
This Qualifier tournament for BG10s will be used to determine which players we endorse to the 2010 USTA/MW Section Junior Closed Outdoor Championships-BG10 855306210 Dates: July 23-25, 2010
Format: Play is scheduled to start on Friday afternoon. A maximum of 2 matches per day may be played. Tournament is FIC to the semi-finals. Match format will be regular scoring, best 2 out of 3 full sets in the main draw and best 2 out of 3 sets with a Match Tie Break in Lieu of a 3rd set in the consolation. Player Selection: Thirty-two (32) players from the most current MW Section Standing List in the BG10 age division. Refunds: No refunds will be given once competitors' list is posted. Dress Code: Proper tennis attire is required. No matter how professional players are attired, we will be enforcing the following regulations. Clothing NOT considered proper tennis attire can include, but not be limited to: - Sports bras worn alone (without a shirt) Shirts with reference to sex, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or violence. - Compression shorts worn alone (not covered by shorts or a skirt). - Girls tops must cover midriff when arms are at rest.-Boys: no tank tops or cutoff t-shirts. Main Site: Glenbrook Racquet Club, 1801 Janke Dr., Northbrook, IL 60062.
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