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History of Cincinnati Tennis Books On Sale!
Two books written by Cincinnati Natives have hit bookshelves!
The Origin & History of The Cincinnati Metropolitan Tennis Tournament by Brian Nester with a foreword by Tony Trabert was first released this past summer at the annual Met Tournament. Nester has devoted countless hours in researching old articles from the local papers to chronicle a detailed history of the Metropolitan Tournament as it was and is now. The book features a wide array of articles that have been 'clipped' out beginning with the first ever Met tournament. This is a book for Cincinnati Tennis fans! Books are $12 each and can be found at both Kenwood Tennis Pavilion and Samuels.
From Club Court to Center Court: The Evolution of Professional Tennis in Cincinnati by Philip Smith is currently in its ninth edition. This is the first complete compilation of the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters & Women's Open ever produced. The book chronicles all the tournaments' years, including the earliest starting in 1899 to 1968, known as the Pre-Open Era. Never before published details are also included in this detailed history. Books are $17.95 including shipping and handling. To order, call 513-651-0303 or email info@cincytennis.com.
Fairfield Youth Team Tennis Registration Has Begun
Fairfield Youth Team Tennis, a Midwest Team Tennis Program, has started taking registrations for this year's team. This program has been developed to give children the opportunity to play tennis as a team sport just like other sports. This program uses the QuickStart Tennis play format as is open to all boys and girls in grades 1-6 - even if your child has never held a racquet. For more information Click here to view a downloadable pdf with dates and times or contact fairfieldyouthtennis@gmail.com. Registration ends on May 25th.
The 2010 Prince Rookie Tour Starts March 6th
The Prince Rookie Tour is a program for novice players (those without significant tournament experience) who are 14 years or younger and have never played a USTA sanctioned tournament. Kids play at tennis clubs against players at their own skill level which allows them to become accustomed to competitive tennis and familiar with the rules of tournament play. For more information Click here.GCTA 10 & Under Area Training Center Begins its 2010 Series!
The Training Center program includes drilling, matchplay, mental toughness strategies and conditioning. It does not take the place of current programs a junior player is participating in but provides some advanced instruction for those 10 and under who are ready for a new challenge. The goal is to have some fun, some pizza, to meet others and to advance a junior’s game.
February 13, 2010 5-9 p.m. Western Tennis & Fitness Club
March 13, 2010 5-9 p.m. Queen City Racquet Club
April 17, 2010 5-9 p.m. Five Seasons Sports Club, Ohio
May 1, 2010 1-5 p.m. Lunken Tennis Center
The professionals who teach at this five year old program are experienced coaches of young players. Available places and additional information comes from Coordinator, Matt Dektas.
Check it out!
Matt Dektas, JD
Director of Tennis, Five Seasons Sports Country Club, Ohio
USPTA, USTA High Performance Certified
mdektas@hotmail.com
513-265-6000 – cell phone
513-469-1400 – Five Seasons
GCTA 2009 Scholarship Winners
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Julia Charles Volpenhein (Miami University - Freshman)
Julia describes herself as Focused, Persevering, Mentally and Physically tough and Aggressive. |
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Matt Tesmond (Whitman College, Freshman) Matt received his first tennis racquet at the age of 10 and decribes the sport today as "being part of his life". His senior year in high school found him ranked #36 in Boys 18s and with a thanks to his coaches, Tim Drew of Seven Hills, Rusty Schubert of Cincinnati Tennis Club and Lahiru Jayasariya, Matt has an extensive list of wins on his resume. |
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Four Enshrined to Cincinnati Tennis Hall of Fame
Four individuals who've helped distinguish themselves and the sport of tennis on and off the court in Cincinnati are the latest to be enshrined into the Cincinnati Tennis Hall of Fame.
"This class of inductees is just another example of the depth of tennis talent we've been blessed to have in Cincinnati," said Jim Farley, Chairman of the Cincinnati Tennis Hall of Fame. "One hundred years ago, Cincinnatians were on the forefront of the national and international tennis scene, and over the years that history, tradition and legacy has only grown. These four individuals are certainly great examples of why."
Each class consists of a player who has been nationally and internationally ranked in numerous age categories, an individual who has helped develop the game of several other Hall of Famers, and two players who have maintained an unprecedented level of excellence on the court (often the same court) for decades.
Those enshrined in 2009 are John Peckskamp, John Cook, Angela Farley Wilson and Lynn Nabors-McNally. These enshrinees were inducted on Center Court on Saturday, August 15, during the women's semifinals and the men's qualifying of the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters & Women's Open, the latest name for a Cincinnati tennis tradition that is today the oldest tournament in the nation played in its original city.
Click here for information on our 2009 Inductees.
The Mens Pro League 2009-10
The Men's Pro League has started another promising year. Forty of our strongest area players love to battle it out on Friday nights from September thru March. You can find them at a different club each week and the prize money goes to the top three teams. This year the matches are held at Western Tennis & Fitness Club, The Club at Harper's Point, Queen City Racquet & Fitness Club, Five Seasons KY and South Regency Fitness Center.
The League also donates a portion of its prize money each year to benefit the tennis community. It has adopted GCTA as its charity partner to help with its mission to expand tennis for all. You will find the league listed here on our Donors Page.
If you love to watch good tennis, the league will has begun again for the year. Click on their website listed our links page for the details of this year.
