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WHAT IS GTA ?. Georgetown Tennis Association Recognized by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) as a Community Tennis Association as well as a National Junior Tennis & Learning Organization. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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WHAT IS GTA?Georgetown Tennis Association

Recognized by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) as a Community Tennis Association as well as a National Junior Tennis & Learning Organization.

Non-profit tennis specific organization that exists to utilize USTA and other programming to

promote and develop the game of tennis in the community.

Dedicated to providing tennis programs for junior players of all ages and ability to learn the fundamentals of tennis and advance their playing skills in a supportive and fun environment.

Mission is to promote and develop the growth of tennis by fostering the love for tennis in Georgetown Scott County. And offers youth the opportunity to serve their community (JTL).

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GTA BOARD MEMBERSGTA’s Board Executives: • Julie Dick, President/Executive Director

• Darci Tipton, Vice President

• J. Scott Dick, CPA, Treasurer

• Millie Wrobleski, Secretary

Board of Directors:• Kenda Moore, Policy & Procedure Director

• Angie Salyers, Volunteers Director

• Holly Osborn, CTA Representative

• Chris Marsh, Communications

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What is USTA?

– Volunteer-based Organization– Governing body for tennis in the USA– About 750,000 Members– Comprised of 17 Sections– Southern Section is largest (187,000+)– Southern Section has 9 States• AL, AR, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN

www.USTAKY.com

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10 & Under Tenniswww.10andundertennis.com

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10 & Under Tennis

Fields Video

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Component 10S

Age 10 & Under

Racquet Size 23”, 25”

Court Size 60’

Type of Ball Orange

Scoring 2 no-ad Short Sets with set tiebreak at 4-4.

Set Tiebreak for 3rd

Net Height 3 ft

Component 8S

Age 8 & Under

Racquet Size 23”

Court Size 36’

Type of Ball Red

Scoring 7 points in a game; the first to score 7 points wins the game. Players will play the

best of 3 games

Net Height 33”H

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Jr. Team Tennishttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAIAET2e2y8

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Jr. Team Tennis

8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, and 18U

• Great Experience• Team Aspect• Can Play with Friends• Parents involved as coaches, monitors,

captains, etc.• Social • Fun

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JTT $90 Registration Includes USTA Membership

Age Eligible through August 31st

Team Shirt Court Time

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When & Where do I play?8U/10U SCHDULESMay 21- July 27th

8U Practice/Matches:Wednesday evening 5:30 or 6:30 &Saturday Mornings 9 or 10

Time will depend on Team Placement

10U Practices/Matches:Tuesday evenings 5:30, 6:30 or Thursday evenings 5:30, 6:30 orMonday morning 11:30 &Saturday Mornings 9-12

Coaches will notify you in Spring as toyour team placement.

WELCOME to Brooking Park CourtsLocated in front of SCHS

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JTT Program Standards

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Where & When do I play?June 2nd – July 28th

12U,14U,18U Schedules12U Practice/Matches

Tuesdays and Thursdays between 6:00pm - 8:30pm

14U Practices/MatchesTuesdays and Thursdays between 6:00pm - 8:30pm

18U AdvancedFridays at 1 -4 pm June 10 – July 29th

18U Beginner/IntermediateDetermined by Coach

Georgetown College Courts

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JTT Important DatesMarch 2011• 29th Coaches meeting

May 2011• 14th USTA training• 21st 1st practice for all age groups.

June 2011• 14th 12U & 14U Team Pictures• 18th 8U/10U Team Pictures

July 2011• 16th 8U/10U State Championships• 30/31 12U/14U/18U State Championships

August 2011• 5-7th Jr. Team Tennis

Georgetown Open Tournament 8U-18U

• 13th Kids Day at the Cincinnati Masters

• 19-21st Regional Championships, Mobile, AL

• 31st 8U/10U Awards

September 2011• 1st 12U/14U/18U Awards

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CALLING ALL PARENTS!!

PARENT TEAM TENNIS!NOW YOU can “play to learn” tennis

just like your Jr. player!Our USTA certified instructors will work with you during your child’s practice to teach strokes,

technique, match play and scoring.

WHEN: May 31st-July 6th

Tues & Wed 5:30 & 6:30 (you choose the day based on your child’s practice day)

WHERE: Brooking Park courts

$75 for 6 week session, made payable to GTABRING a RACQUET and WATER

$75 for 6 weeks!

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ROLE OF THE PARENTPositive Parents Behaviors• Emphasize Fun• Stress Good On-Court Conduct• Keep Tennis in Perspective• Provide ways to improve (hit with your child)• Enjoy the time spent with your child and watching them develop not just into

better tennis players, but into good citizens.

What NOT to do during a match?• Do NOT coach your player • Do NOT verbally or physically abuse anyone• Let your child deal with issues during their matches. Allow them to learn as

they go. Use issues on the court as life lessons.

Tennis should be fun and rewarding experience for our children!

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Code of Conduct• Fair Play

• Abuse of Balls

• Abuse of Equipment

• Physical Abuse

• Verbal Abuse

• Audible Obscenity

• Visible Obscenity

• Failure to Give Best Effort

• Unsportsmanlike Conduct

• Gamesmanship

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Jr. Team Tennis

• Committees• Planning/Organizing•Monitors• Coaching

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

• Why Volunteer?• Because we make you• Believe in the cause• Support child’s interest• Social Contact with a group• Need specific experience• Creative and leadership opportunities• Offer skills and talents to help the program develop

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Benefits?• Achievement• Affiliation• Make a Difference• USTA Training/Experience

Who?• Parents• Juniors looking for experience• Tennis Lovers who enjoy working with youth

How?• Sign-up to help today!

• Coach Meeting on March 29th • Contact Angie Salyers

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CLINICS2011 Spring Clinics Upcoming Summer Clinics

• Park Courts• Georgetown College Clinics will be offered starting at age4 – Adults for all levels. For more infoCheck website georgetowntennis.org

Saturday 6 week session April 16th –May 21st

Brooking Park CourtsSign-up today $90 or at the Pavilion

Beginners 6-8, 9-10, 11-1410:00am – 11:00am

Experienced 8-10, 11-1411:30pm – 1:00pmPlayers who are familiar with tennisfundamentals & match-play

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2011 Arthur Ashe Essay and Art Contest

You Could Win a Trip to New York City to US Open18 and Under Write or Draw your answer to the question,

“Why do you think Arthur Ashe created the National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) network and how has your NJTL Chapter impacted your

life?”

• Be a VIP at Arthur Ashe Kids’, attend the US Open, see a Broadway show and receive a special award at a luncheon held in your honor. Essays must be in English and will not be returned.

• (10) national essay winners and four (4) national art winners will be awarded a trip for two to New York (Aug. 26-28) and will be guests at the 2011 Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day

• Entries, including completed entry form, must be submitted online to the USTA at www.usta.com/aaec or mailed or hand delivered to your local NJTL on June 1, 2011.

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A LITTLE TENNIS TRIVIA

KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE BALL!

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THANK YOUKICK-OFF SupportersJ. SCOTT DICK, CPA, PLLCAll Today’s VOLUNTEERS/GTA Board MembersJason Miller, USTA SouthernChris Marsh, Parks and Recreation

Jr. Team Tennis SupportersPARKS AND RECREATIONGEORGETOWN COLLEGE

PARENTS/PLAYERS!