IOWA NET NEWS 2012 - USTA.com
IOWA NET NEWS 2012 - USTA.com
IOWA NET NEWS 2012 - USTA.com
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C. General service to the game of tennis.<br />
a. Activities which promote and strengthen the game of tennis within the member<br />
organizations and in the <strong>com</strong>munity.<br />
Activities promoting the benefits of individual membership in the <strong>USTA</strong>.<br />
OUTSTANDING JUNIOR TOURNAMENT<br />
Criteria is tournament organization, knowledge of players records and ranking to effect proper seeding,<br />
fair and equitable scheduling, adequate staffing for tournaments, i.e. Referees, Umpires, Amenities such as<br />
barbeque, baseball tickets, towels and information dissemination.<br />
OUTSTANDING ADULT/SENIOR TOURNAMENT<br />
Criteria is tournament organization, knowledge of players records and ranking to effect proper seeding,<br />
fair and equitable scheduling, adequate staffing for tournaments, i.e. Referees, Umpires, Amenities such as<br />
barbeque, baseball tickets, towels and information dissemination.<br />
OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY TENNIS ASSOCIATION*<br />
(award for an organization only)<br />
A <strong>USTA</strong> Community Tennis Association (CTA) defined as: “Any incorporated, geographically defined,<br />
not-for-profit, volunteer-based tennis organization that supports or provides programs, which promote and<br />
develop the growth of tennis.” All CTAs nominated must be registered with the <strong>USTA</strong> and be a current <strong>USTA</strong><br />
organization member.<br />
Criteria include: CTA History, Strong Leadership, Mission Statement, Strategic Plan, Organization Structure,<br />
Program offerings, Volunteer recruitment, Community Relationships, Fundraisings, Marketing and PR Plans,<br />
Staff positions, Special Recognitions, Registered CTA, <strong>USTA</strong> Organization member.<br />
EVENT OF THE YEAR<br />
Recognition of an event, other than a tournament (i.e. Regional Rally, membership parties, training workshops,<br />
fundraisers, WTT, etc.) that brought tennis to the forefront in the <strong>com</strong>munity. This event mobilized <strong>com</strong>munity<br />
resources.<br />
PRESIDENT’S AWARD<br />
To be defined and selected by the ITA District President annually.<br />
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES<br />
a. Composition. At the Fall Meeting, the Board of Directors shall appoint a Grievance Committee<br />
<strong>com</strong>posed of a Chairperson and two Individual Members of the ITA. No member of the Board of<br />
Directors may serve on the Grievance Committee.<br />
b. Powers. The Committee shall be responsible for enforcing the Articles of Incorporation,<br />
By-Laws, and Standing Orders of the ITA, MVTA, and <strong>USTA</strong>. It shall also enforce the Rules of Tennis,<br />
and the <strong>USTA</strong> standards of conduct, fair play, and good sportsmanship. The Committee shall have<br />
jurisdiction over any <strong>USTA</strong> member participating in any District event regardless of the member’s<br />
residence. The Committee shall have jurisdiction over ITA members participating in events beyond the<br />
geographical limits of the Iowa District.<br />
The Grievance Committee shall not have jurisdiction over any incidences which may arise from<br />
participation in the <strong>USTA</strong> League Programs, including the <strong>USTA</strong> Adult League Program, the <strong>USTA</strong><br />
Senior League Program, the <strong>USTA</strong> Mixed Doubles Program, or similar <strong>USTA</strong> sponsored programs which<br />
have a formal grievance<br />
procedure.<br />
The Committee may take such action to resolve a grievance as it, in its absolute<br />
discretion, deems appropriate. The Committee may impose fines and suspensions. If the Committee<br />
finds that the ITA or one of its <strong>com</strong>mittees did not follow <strong>USTA</strong>, MVTA, or ITA rules and regulations, it<br />
may order the ITA and its <strong>com</strong>mittees to take specific corrective actions.