Greater Madison Tennis Association’s
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2009 Guide to Junior Tennis
Introduction
Madison is a great place to be a tennis player. We are blessed with an ample supply of public courts in our parks and schools. The University of Wisconsin adds dozens more, while we are home to one of the nation’s premiere indoor tennis facilities, UW’s Nielsen Tennis Center. We also have two commercial tennis centers, giving Madison a total of 28 indoor courts. The Greater Madison Tennis Association (GMTA) has existed for many years as a community resource for providing tennis programming and events. We are a membership-based organization, and hope that you will consider supporting the Association by joining us. Details are available at our website: www.gmtatennis.org. There are also many excellent tennis programs for children in the Madison area. The GMTA’s Guide to Junior Tennis is designed to give you this information in a quick and easily-used resource. We hope it will, in its own small way, help make Madison an even better place to be a tennis player.
Greater Madison Tennis Association Bob Whiteis, President Roger Goodwin, Vice President Kathy Nelson, Treasurer John Montognese, Social Director Nan Perschon, Director Cathy Cuccia, Director Greg Gracyalny, Director Joe Tegtmeier, Director Larry Tabak, Director Chris Granger, Summer League Director
Note: The tennis calendar is always changing. For the most current information check the GMTA calendar at www.gmtatennis.org.
Cover: Rising Stars
Table of Contents
GMTA Junior Summer Team Tennis/Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 GMTA Rising Stars and Scholarship Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 GMTA Winter Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 GMTA Junior Scholarship Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Quann Tennis Center Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Public Tennis Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Commercial Tennis Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Understanding Tennis Tournaments and Rankings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Rookie Tennis Tour 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
GMTA Junior Summer Team Tennis
Tuesday, 6/16/09 thru Thursday, 7/30/09
This is a seven week program designed for boys and girls, 18 years of age and under. This is not a beginning lesson program. Players must know how to play tennis (including serving and scoring) and have a desire to play competitively. This Junior Tennis program is a 7-week commitment. The first week includes practice, organizing teams (12 per team) and putting a ladder together. Weeks 2 through 6 includes one day of practice, one home match and one away match. The last week concludes with an individual tournament. Attendance will be expected at all sessions. Transportation to and from matches is provided by the parents. Parents are expected to help at least once during the session. Additional applications available at www.gmtatennis.org. Locations Dates Times East, Lafollette, Memorial, Middleton, Monona, Verona, Waunakee and West June 16 through July 30, 2009 6:30 AM until 8:00 AM every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Because of scheduling problems a Monday or Friday may replace a Wednesday or Thursday which are typically game days. $65.00 payable to GMTA (see application form). T-shirt, balls, end of year tournament with awards for winners and 32 hours of drills and competitive play included.* Application must be received by June 8th to guarantee shirt.
Fees
Deadline
Please do not call. We will call you if your application is too late or the site you requested is full. Arrive on the first day at 6:30 a.m. at the site you indicated on the application form. Do not forget to indicate size of T-shirt (adult size) and location. For more information, contact: Chris Grainger, Program Director 708 Poplar Way Verona, WI 53593 845-9886
*Does not include USTA membership.
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Please COMPLETE & MAIL this Entry Form
GMTA Summer USTA Junior Team Tennis
c/o Chris Grainger, 708 Poplar Way • Verona, WI 53593 Please indicate your Site Preference for lessons. If your application is late or if a site closes due to increased numbers, you will be notified of assignment to an alternate site. Otherwise, on Tuesday, June 16th, go to the site you indicate below. No other communication will occur.
Site Preference (check one):
East
LaFollette Monona
Memorial
Middleton
Verona
West
Waunakee Name Birth Date Address City Parent Email Age Grade
Check one:
Male
Female
ZIP Phone Adult Size T-shirt (please check one): XLG LG Medium Sm
Fee enclosed: $
(make check out to: GMTA for $65.00)
It is understood by the applicant and his/her parent or guardian that no liability for any injury is assumed or implied by the GMTA, the City of Madison, Coaches, Volunteer Parents or other participants.
Applicant’s Signature Parent or Guardian’s Signature
Date
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Madison Rising Stars Tennis
2009 Summer Rising Stars Tennis Program - June 22 to August 8
Tuesdays at Odana Tennis Courts: Saturdays at Odana Tennis Courts: (no session July 4) Group A – 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Group B – 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Group B – 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Group A – 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
The Rising Stars Tennis Program is for youth between the ages 9 and 17 years old who are either minority and/or low income. The program’s goal is to provide tennis lessons to youth who typically do not have access to tennis lessons or tennis facilities with the objective of building skilled and competitive high school players. Rising Stars Tennis is sponsored by the Greater Madison Tennis Association (GMTA) and is funded in part through a grant from the Wisconsin Tennis Association (WTA). The fee for participants is only $10. The format for this summer’s program is similar to past sessions. Drills and skill building games will be on Tuesdays with the younger or moderate players playing first in Group A. Saturdays begin with Group B (older moderate to advanced) who will work on skills for the first hour then move to other available courts to play games. Group A plays second on Saturdays and will work on skills and games. Parent participation is desired for ball picking up, attendance, and equipment storage. A sign-up schedule will be available on the first day of the session. We ask you to commit to attending 90 to 100% of the sessions (we understand summer vacation schedules). There is a limit of how many participants we can handle, past commitment, attendance and participation may be taken into account when determining who to accept. To apply for the 2009 summer session, complete the application and release form, attach a check for $30.00 (plus any donation if desired). Make check out to GMTA. Your check will not be cashed until you are notified your child is accepted into the program. Mail the application, release and check to Madison Rising Stars Tennis, Attn: Nasra Wehelie, P.O. Box 45717, Madison, WI 53744-5717. Questions? Email Nasra at nwehelie1@yahoo.com. We encourage all Rising Stars to play in local tournaments and in their middle school or high school programs. For more information on available tennis programs, log onto the GMTA web-site at www.gmtatennis.org. Or check out the MATC summer programs.
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GMTA Winter Junior Development Program
(Fall 2009-Spring 2010)
Purpose: The emphasis of this program is skill development using drills and games. Participants are grouped according to playing ability. Time: 6:35-8:00 am beginning in early November for approximately 13 Saturdays Eligibility: Ages 12-18 (must be attending middle or high school). Open to boys and girls. Cost: $140 for current GMTA members; $145 for non-members (20087-2009 rates— future costs subject to change) Location: Nielsen Tennis Stadium, UW Campus, 1000 Highland Ave., Madison Staff/Student Ration: 1 teacher for every 4-7 students Program size: Limited to first 78 enrollees Applications Availability: September 15, from GMTA website (www.GMTAtennis.org) (NOTE: This program usually is full within 10 days. Students accepted based on order of receipt.) For more information contact: JrTennisSaturday@GMTAtennis.org
Winter Junior Competitive Tennis Program
(Fall 2009-Spring 2010)
Held at the Nielsen Tennis Stadium, it is a competitive tennis program with minimal instruction available held Sundays from 6:30 am-8:00 am. It is designed for boys and girls who have had beginning lessons, know how to play, serve, score, and desire to play competitive tennis. THIS IS NOT A BEGINNING LESSON PROGRAM. Enrollment is limited to the first 48 children aged 18 years and under. To enroll in the program, visit www.gmtatennis.org and access the enrollment form, which will be available September 15. At the top of the form, click “Print Page.” Fill in the form with the requested information, attach a check for the fee and mail to the address indicated at the top of the form.
GMTA Junior Scholarship Program
As part of the overall mission of the GMTA, the Association seeks to support junior tennis players who might otherwise be unable to pursue tennis programming suitable for their level of play. This support is made available strictly on a need-base only. Players of high school age or younger in need of such support should complete the preliminary application at www.gmtatennis.org. All grant decisions are subject to approval by the Board of the GMTA or a committee so appointed. This program is designed to provide support for specific junior tennis activity, and not for broader uses such as school tuition. 6
Quann Tennis Center Camps
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GMTA QUANN TENNIS CENTER JUNIOR TENNIS CAMP
For intermediate junior players of all ages who are comfortable with match play (basic skills include rallying from back part of court, serving successfully, some match play experience). This camp will emphasize skill development for improved match-play results. Monday-Thursday 2:00-5:00 PM
Schedule will include, tennis drills and instruction, additional training and match play. May include swim breaks at Goodman Pool on hot days. Friday afternoons are rain-day make ups. $132.00 per 2-Week Session
SEND REGISTRATIONS DIRECTLY TO GMTA USING FORM ON PAGE I-9.
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GMTA QUANN TENNIS CENTER JUNIOR TENNIS CAMP REGISTRATION FORM
Name Street Address City Home Telephone Afternoon Contact Telephone Parent/Guardian Name of School Have you participated in Middle School Tennis? Have you played High School Tennis? Position Played Waiver I am aware of the risks of playing tennis and verify that my daughter/son is physically fit to participate in the selected program. In case of emergency, I grant permission for my child to receive emergency medical treatment at a local clinic or hospital. Signature of Guardian Indicate the session or sessions: Session 1 June 15-25 Session 2 June 29-July 9 Session 3 July 13-23 Session 4 July 27-August 6 Date Yes Yes No No State Zip Date of Birth
Monday-Thursday 2:00-5:00 pm; Fridays 2:00-5:00 for rain make-ups as needed. Make checks payable for $132.00 per session to GMTA and send to: GMTA, 7526 Whitacre Road, Madison, WI 53717. For more information, contact GMTA President Larry Tabak at 833-0887.
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MAP QUANN TENNIS CENTER
Goodman Pool
ENTER HERE
Bram St.
– Quann Tennis Center (204 Bram Street*)
*Direct access from E. Olin, not Bram St. 10
Madison Area Community Recreation Youth Tennis Programs – 2009
City of Fitchburg Contact Person: Chad Sigl Fitchburg Recreation Director 270-4286 Youth instructional programs for ages 8-16, Beginners through Advanced • Two days per week – Mon. and Wed. or Tues. and Thurs. Beginning June 15, 2009; second session begins the week of July 20, 2009. All instructional sessions are held at McKee Farms Park Tennis Courts Sessions are $25 for residents and $35 for non-residents/session Register on-line at http://www.fitchburg.recware.com
Madison School/Community Recreation Dept (www.mscr.org) Contact Person: Deb Lawson, MSCR 204-3026 dlawson@madison.k12.wi.us Youth Lessons (Grades 1- 8) • Beginners and Intermediates • Two Sessions: Session 1 (6/15/09 – 7/9/09), Session 2 (7/13/09 – 8/6/09) • Lessons utilize a variety of Madison public courts (see MSCR for details) • Lesson times vary (see MSCR for details) • Session 1 - $24; Session 2 - $24 Team Tennis League (entering grades 6-9) • Teams organized at these high schools: East, Memorial, and West • Matches played 10:00 AM on Fridays at various sites in Madison area • Weekly team practice • June 19 - August 7, 2009 (skip July 3) • $36 fee includes T-shirt
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City of Middleton Contact Person: Middleton Recreation Department, Larry Witt 7426 Hubbard Ave., Middleton, WI 53562 827-1060 or lwitt@ci.middleton.wi.us • Ages 4 and up • Two, 4-week sessions beginning June 15, 2009 • 60-minute classes are held twice/week on Mon/Wed and Tues/Thurs between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm at various park locations • A complete listing of times are available after May 5 at Middleton Rec. Dept. • middletonrec.org
City of Monona Contact Person: Monona Parks and Recreation, Jake Anderson 222-4167 www.monona.wi.us • 45 minute classes for ages 4-16, beginners and advanced meeting twice a week, either Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday • Two four-week sessions with the first session starting June 15, 2009 and second session starting July 14, 2009 • All classes are at Winnequah Park • Classes are $25 for residents and $35 for non residents/session • Class limit 12 students per class • Saturday Aug. 8 youth singles tournament - $25 (12u, 13-14, 15-16 & 17-18)
City of Sun Prairie Contact Person: Carol Poole Sun Prairie Parks, Recreation and Forestry 1-608-837-3449 cpoole@cityofsunprairie.com – summer fun guide Youth Lessons (ages 4-13) • Three, two-week sessions, five day-time and two evening • Morning sessions at the Sun Prairie High School • Evening sessions at Orfan Park, 2050 St. Albert Drive • Morning sessions: 6/15 - 6/25, 6/29 - 7/19, 7/13 - 7/23 Evening sessions: 5/4 - 5/20, 6/8 - 6/24, 7/6 - 7/22 • $20 Resident; $30 Non-resident
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City of Verona Contact Person: Casey Dudley 848-6815 casey.dudley@ci.verona.wi.us Youth Instructional Tennis (ages 6-15) • Five week sessions for beginners, intermediate, and advanced players • Registration deadline: June 22, 2009 • Instruction Start Date for all sessions: week of June 22, 2009 • All lessons at VAHS tennis courts • Residents $35, Non-residents $45
Private/Commercial Tennis Programming
The Madison area has a number of private tennis facilities that offer tennis programming.
YEAR-ROUND TENNIS PROGRAMS
John Powless Tennis Center, 6522 Schroeder Road, Madison 274-6262 • 8 Indoor Courts • 6 Outdoor Courts Group and private lessons are available year-round from the facilities professional staff for both members and nonmembers. For rate information, contact the club. Cherokee Country Club, 5000 North Sherman Avenue, Madison, 249-1000 • www.cherokeecountryclub.net • 8 Indoor Courts • 4 outdoor Clay Courts • Tots & Beginners lessons available to non-member juniors and adults Group and private lessons are available year-round for members only. UW Nielsen Tennis Center; 1000 Highland Ave., 262-0410 • 12 Indoor Courts, available for play for UW affiliates • High school students can play without affiliation (with 2-hour advanced notice when U.W. is in session and with 2-day advanced notice when U.W. is not in session). Call for current rates ($12 per child for singles; $6.00 per child for doubles). • Lessons available with at least one University-affiliated member only Lyle Schaefer Tennis Academy - see following section for contact information.
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OUTDOOR TENNIS PROGRAMS
Lyle Schaefer Tennis Academy 220-7533 www.madisontennis.com Group and individual lessons and camps held at the Middleton High School courts (Park Lawn Tennis Courts) in Middleton, Wisconsin. Hawks Landing Tennis Center This private facility on the west side of Madison off of Highway M has both member and non-member pricing for most of their tennis programs. (Nonmembers welcome as space allows in most programs.) Under the director of Head Pro John Miller, the program offers lesson programs for beginners, “tots” and up, to leagues and travel teams for more experienced players. Hawks Landing Tennis, 66 Hawks Landing Circle, Verona WI 53593, 608-848-5446, www.hawkslandingtennis.com
SUMMER CAMPS
Nike Tennis Camp, Wayland Academy, Beaver Dam, WI, 1-800-NIKE CAMP • 1 week sessions in July Whitewater Tennis Camp, UW Whitewater, 1-800-622-0350, www.uww.edu/conteduc/camps/ tennform.htm • 1 week sessions July-August UW Tennis Camp www.uwbadgers.com/camps/ • June 16-20; July 19-23 (Ages 8-18) • Overnight Camp - $725.00; Extended Day Camp - $545.00; Day Camp - $445.00 Lyle Schaefer Tennis Academy Co-ed Tennis Camp, www.madisontennis.com 220-7533 • Session 1: July 6-9 • Session 2: July 13-16 • Session 3: July 20-23 • Session 4: July 27-30 • Session 5: August 3-6 • Middleton H.S. courts (Park Lawn Tennis Courts), Middleton, WI
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Understanding Tennis Tournaments and Rankings
Tennis rankings can be a bit mysterious to people unfamiliar with the world of junior tennis. The following questions cover the basics: What is junior tennis? In the world of tennis, a “junior player” is a player who has not yet turned 19. Junior tennis tournaments are traditionally held in two-year age-group divisions from 10-and-under to 18-and-under. How is age determined? For tennis purposes, you are the age you will be at the end of month. If you turn 16 on June 30th, you are considered 16 for the entire month of June, but are considered 15 the preceding May. What is a tennis tournament? A tennis tournament is a formal competition in which players play in head-tohead (or doubles team to doubles team) competition. The most familiar format is the single-elimination tournament, run much like the large professional tournaments like the U.S. Open. Junior tournaments often offer a minimum of two matches, placing first-round losers in a consolation tournament. Who sponsors tennis tournaments? A wide variety of organizations run tennis tournaments. A key concept is the difference between a “sanctioned” tournament and a “non-sanctioned” tournament. A sanctioned event is an official United States Tennis Association event. It requires membership in the USTA ($15 a year for a junior member), and the results are used to support rankings. What is a tennis ranking? For many years the United States Tennis Association has promoted competitive tennis for children. One of the ways it supports junior development is providing tournaments of various levels for young players to challenge themselves against other players of similar age and skill. For junior tennis competitions, the USTA divides the country into districts and sections. Madison-area players are eligible for ranking in the Wisconsin District. Top-ranked Wisconsin players are eligible to compete in the Midwest Section, which draws top players from Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and West Virginia. Only the top players from this multi-state region are invited to the USTA national tournaments. A junior player can have district (state), sectional (regional) or national rankings.
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In Wisconsin, there are a number of different levels of USTA affiliated tournaments: Rookie Tour: These are for players looking for their first competitive experiences. Ranked players are not allowed to participate, and USTA membership is not required. Results do not count towards ranking. Open or Challenger Tournaments: Open to all players, regularly attract the better players in the state. When are players ranked? Rankings represent a player’s results in a given age division during a calendar year. How many tournaments do you need to be ranked? The Wisconsin Tennis Association Yearbook spells out the details, but in short, five (non-novice) tournaments in one age division are required. How do I join the USTA? Visit www.usta.com for membership information or call 1-800-990-USTA (8782) between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday
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2009 Wisconsin USPTA Junior Circuit
All events limited to players never ranked above 20th in the age division they are entering in the WI district. First round consolation available in all singles divisions. Call director for entry blank.
Date Feb. 28 April 25-26 May 3 May 9 May 23-24 June 6 June 13-14 June 20-21 June 26-28 June 27-28 July 11-12 July 11-12 July 13 July 16 July 17-18 July 17-19 July 18-19 July 23 July 31 Aug. 7-9 Aug 15-16 Aug 20 Sept. 5 Sept. 19 Sept. 25-26 Oct 3-4 October 24 Nov 6-7 Nov. 27-29 Dec.26-28 Club/Host Site Four Lakes Athletic Club Princeton Club WRC Moorland Mequon Racquet Club North Shore Elite Bluemound Elite Milwaukee Country Club Tripoli Country Club Western Racquet North Shore Elite Milwaukee Country Club YMCA of the Northwoods Sports Core Westmoor Country Club Waunakee Open Western Racquet Club Tripoli Country Club Westmoor Country Club Fond du Lac Western Racquet Milwaukee Country Club Western Racquet Club Four Lakes Athletic Club Mequon Elite Cherokee Country Club Princeton Club Four Lakes Athletic Club Fox Valley Grand Prix Cup Cherokee Country Club Western Racquet City Elkhorn New Berlin New Berlin Mequon Glendale Brookfield River Hills Milwaukee Green Bay Glendale River Hills Rhinelander Kohler Brookfield Waunakee Green Bay Milwaukee Brookfield Fond du Lac Green Bay River Hills Elm Grove Elkhorn Mequon Madison New Berlin Elkhorn Fond du Lac Madison Green Bay Director Paul Lauterbach Michael Asfeld Judd Shaufler Scott Ansay Robert Budiono Mike Sharp Jay Massart Jon Calvillo Jon Schaff Robert Budiono Jay Massart Ignatius Rodgriez Art Santos Bill Kirsch Sue McDade Jon Schaff Jon Calvillo Bill Kirsch John Frausto Jon Schaff Jay Massart Judd Shaufler Paul Lauterbach Scott Ansay Tom Chorney Mike Asfeld Paul Lauterbach John Frausto Tom Chorney Jon Schaff Phone (262) 743-2000 (414) 427-1100 (262) 782-0420 (262) 241-4250 (414) 351-2900 (262) 786-3330 (414) 362-5263 (414) 351-7221 (920) 497-1161 (414) 351-2900 (414) 362-5263 (715) 362-9622 (920) 457-4444 (262) 796-7809 (608) 850-5992 (920) 497-1161 (414) 351-7221 (262) 796-7809 (920) 929-9150 (920) 497-1161 (414) 362-5263 (262) 786-7555 (262) 743-2000 (262) 241-4250 (608) 249-1000 (414) 427-1100 (262) 743-2000 (920) 929-9150 (608) 249-1000 (920) 497-1161 Divisions** B/G 12-18 S B/G 12-14 S B/G 10-14 S B/G 10-14 S B/G 10-18 S/D B/G 10-18 S/D B/G 8-16 S B/G 10 - 18 S/D B/G 10-18 SD B/G 10-18 S/D B/G 8-16 S B/G 12-18 S/D BG 10-18 S B 10-18S/D B/G 12-18S; 16-18 D B/G 10-18 SD B/G 10-18 S/D G 10-18 S/D B/G 10-18 S/D B/G 10-18 SD B/G 8-16 S B/G 10-14 S B10-18 S G10-14S B/G 10-14 S B 10-18 G10-14S B/G 12, 14 S B/G 10-16 S B/G 10-18 S B/G 10-18S B/G 10-18 SD Fees*** $25 $20 $21 $25 $25 S/D $25S/$30D $25 $25 S/D $24S/$14D $25 S/D $25 $15S/$20D $21 $24 S/D $25S/$50D $24S/$14D $25 S/D $24 S/D $22 S/D $24S/$14D $25 $22 $25 $25 $25 $20 $25 $25 $25S/$26D $24S/$14D
*Tournaments with an asterisk are Fox Valley Grand Prix Events. Players will be eligible to qualify for the season ending Fox Valley Grand Prix Cup. Points are awarded as follows: Entry into tournament – 2pts, main draw win – 2 pts, back draw win – 1pt. Please contact each tournament director for more information or go to www.rookietennis.com. **Divisions’ abbreviations: B=Boys, G=Girls, S=Singles, D=Doubles; Age groups offered are 10-and-under through 18-and-under as stated. ***Fees listed for tourneys offering both singles and doubles include the team double fee along with the singles fee. 17
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