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FROM THE PREZ By Gwen Ramras NET NOTES Thanks for being a USTA member and giving the gift of tennis ‘T is the season to give thanks and we would like to say THANK YOU to each and every one of you for your membership in the USTA! Not only do you enjoy benefits such as TENNIS magazine or SMASH magazine for juniors and have the opportunity to participate in the many tennis programs we offer such as USTA League and Jr. Team Tennis but you support the sport in communities throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, British Columbia and Alaska. A portion of every single USTA membership comes back to our Pacific Northwest Section to help us build and offer more tennis in our area. Did you know there are one, three and five year USTA memberships available? The longer the membership period, the more money you save. If you join for five years, the fifth year is free! It’s easy to see all the special USTA membership offers by going to www.pnw.usta.com and clicking on Membership. Give the gift of membership and help introduce tennis to your friends and family. U.S. tennis participation tops 30 million for fi rst time in two decades he Tennis Industry Association (TIA) and USTA have announced that tennis participa- T tion in the United States topped 30 million players for the fi rst time in more than two decades. Th e annual phone survey of 6000 Americans showed that tennis participation grew in all age groups under the age of 50 and within all ethnicities. With 30.1 million people hitting the courts, tennis participation has grown 12 percent over 2008 and climbed 25 percent since 2003. Th e survey is conducted annually by the Taylor Research Group on behalf of the TIA and USTA. New players comprised 7.1 million of the total and the majority of tennis players consider themselves “regular players” (14.8 million). Th ough 15 of the 17 USTA sections were aff ected by record rainfall in the spring, total play occasions surpassed 560 million for only the second time in more than 20 years. Th e greatest percentage growth in participation was in players ages 12-17 which grew from 15.7 percent of the total participants in 2008 to 20.5 percent of the participants in 2009. “Th e USTA continues to work closely with the entire tennis industry to grow our game and we are extremely gratifi ed that our collective eff orts have generated such strong growth,” said Lucy S. Garvin, USTA President and Chairman of the Board. “We continue to strive to make tennis easier to learn and more fun to play, and this commitment has led to millions of more Americans playing the game. I am proud of our network of sections, states/districts and community programs who have worked so hard to increase participation.” “Over the past several years, we’ve strived to make the game more accessible, particularly at parks and schools across the country,” said Kurt Kamperman, Chief Executive, Community Tennis, USTA. “Combine this with the health benefits of tennis and you get surging interest in the sport.” “Th e TIA (industry) and the USTA have been focused on growing participation since the 4 TENNIS TIMES WINTER 2009/10 � www.pnw.usta.com I would also like to say thanks to our staff at the USTA Pacific Northwest (USTA/PNW). When you pose questions or have a need, they are there. We have a terrific group of talented people who love the game and you can see many of their happy faces next to their columns in Tennis Times. They are led by our Executive Director, Bill Leong. Bill works diligently to maximize our resources and provide the leadership for our USTA/PNW crew. On behalf of your Board of Directors from all across our section, Ernie Hartzog (Portland), Ron Tan (Spokane, Wash.), Tony Menke (Yakima, Wash.), Richard Snyder (Gig Harbor, Wash.), Mike Temple (Portland), Mike Naumes (Medford, Ore.), Karen Dunlop (Seattle), Peter Jackson (Vancouver, British Columbia) and Allen Clendaniel (Anchorage, Alaska), we send warm wishes for Happy Holidays to you and yours. And if you are lucky enough to receive the gift of a new racquet for the holidays, please consider donating your old one to your local Community Tennis Association or neighborhood program. It will truly be a gift that keeps on giving. � mid 90s and this is the result of a consistent and sustained eff ort that is now paying dividends,” said TIA President Jon Muir. “Our ongoing challenge is to continue to build our frequent player base, the economic lifeline for the sport.” Th e TIA/USTA survey results include: � Total participation broke the 30 million mark in 2009 (a 12 percent increase to 30.1 million as compared to 26.9 million in 2008). � New players reached 7.1 million (up 19.5 percent from 5.9 million in 2008). � Regular players, those playing 4 to 20 times per year, increased 26 percent to 14.8 million players in 2009. � Participation in 2009 is up in every major ethnic group but especially among African Americans (+19 percent) and Hispanics (+32 percent). � Age groups comprising the greatest percentage of players are: � 12-17 years at 20.5 percent of the total (more than 6 million players). � 18-24 years at 18.4 percent of the total (more than 5.5 million players). � 6-11 years at 16.25 percent of the total (4.9 million players). � Tennis is doing a better job at retention with continuing players up 6.3 percent to 16 million. � Former players rejoining the game is up for the third year in a row with nearly 7 million coming back to tennis. Th e TIA/USTA results compare favorably to other recent research released from industry organizations over the past 12 months. In the 2009 Sports and Fitness Participation Report conducted by the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA), results showed tennis was the only traditional sport to enjoy growth in grassroots participation. Section honors 2009 Hall of Fame inductees and award winners Th e USTA Pacifi c Northwest (USTA/PNW) recognized its 2009 Hall of Fame inductees and award winners during a luncheon held in their honor at the Bellevue Club in Bellevue, Wash., on December 5. Th is year’s USTA/PNW Hall of Fame inductees include Trish Bostrom of Seattle, Frank Inn of Medford, Ore., and the late Wayne Sabin. Th e award winners include the following: Outstanding Jr Event: 2009 ARBY’s NCW Jr. Champs & Challengers, Wenatchee RAC Outstanding Sr Event: 2009 Salem Summer Classic, Salem Tennis & Swim Club Tournament Director of the Year: Jim Rankin, Tualatin Hills Tennis Center Media Excellence: Corey Voegele, Wenatchee World Senior Women’s Service Award: Judy Aw, Bellevue Senior Men’s Service Award: Jerry Crimins, Milwaukie, Ore. USTA League Captain of the Year: Don Craig, Olympia, Wash. [ Continued on page 11 ]
AREA REPORTS Alaska JUNEAU REPORT By Mona Yarnall Another great tennis season for JDHS Lead by head coach Amy Skillbred, assistant Kurt Dzinich and volunteer coach Mike McClellan, the high school tennis season fi nished with another successful campaign for Juneau-Douglas High School (JDHS). With over 40 players on the team, their season featured intersquad matches, organized match play against local adult players and the fi rst ever Alaska State Activities Association (ASAA) Region V Tennis Tournament. The intergenerational matches proved to be a great success as the format was well received by participants and provided a great opportunity to build bridges between Juneau’s junior and adult players. The JDHS Crimson Bears squad fi nished the season with one Alaska State Mixed Doubles title captured by Brian Vandor and Laurel Messerschmidt, and a fi nalist in boys’ doubles thanks to the efforts of Aaron Cohen and Nathan Graves. JDHS and JTA host fundraiser tournament The Juneau Tennis Association (JTA) and JDHS Tennis team hosted an action-packed tournament that drew players from Juneau and their Canadian counterparts in Whitehorse, Yukon. The tournament helped raise over $1200 and featured junior and adult doubles divisions that totaled over 80 participants. In addition to all the tennis action, JDHS players and their families hosted a Mexican lunch prepared by Gerry Donohoe. Many thanks to tournament organizers and volunteers Vicki Wilcox, Margie Vandor, Mona Yarnall, Coach Skilbred, Assistant Coach Dzinich, and junior tournament directors and JDHS tennis players Rachel Donohoe, Cohen, Graves, Vandor, and Messerschmidt. PTR Workshop in Anchorage Colin Gillam and the Alaska Club hosted Steve Keller and the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) Certifi cation workshop. The workshop, attended by 17 enthusiastic people from Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau, was designed to provide teaching fundamentals including proper biomechanics of strokes, error detection and corrective techniques. For those who were interested in obtaining TITLE SPONSORS GREATER PORTLAND TENNIS COUNCIL www.greaterportlandtenniscouncil.com Steve Keller (back, far right) led a PTR Workshop in Anchorage. PTR certifi cation, testing was administered on the second day of the workshop. Keller is PTR Director of Development as well as an accomplished PTR clinician, tester and player. He announced PTR’s commitment to make these workshops an annual event in Alaska to help improve the skill level of players and instruction in the state. Tennis at the Mall � JRC – Alaska Club recently participated in a community health fair at the Nugget Mall in Juneau. The Alaska Club booth included a tennis court utilizing QuickStart Tennis equipment and allowed participants to get a little taste of some tennis action. FAIRBANKS REPORT By Diane Kardash Middle and high school tennis news The middle and high school tennis seasons enjoyed a great fi nish in the Interior of Alaska. The Fairbanks Tennis Association (FTA) enrolled 26 middle school students in the seven-week tennis program under the able coaching of Brian Smith and Chris Poole. A fi nal celebration was held in the Mary Siah Recreation Center with pizza, prizes and participant certifi cates for each player. Six high school tennis teams competed in the ASAA Region IV tournament including Ben Eielson, Hutchison, Lathrop, Monroe, North Pole and West Valley, totaling 101 tennis players. Lathrop captured the regular season title. The Interior welcomed new high school coaches Jerry Jacobs, Amber Harger, Carol Woodard and Patti Boertje and was happy to welcome back returning coaches Milo Griffi n, Debbie Miller and Bobby Trujillo. PRESENTING SPONSORS Allen Trust Company Atlas Track and Tennis California Products ASSOCIATE SPONSORS HEAD/PENN Racquet Sports Player’s Racquet Shop of Beaverton My Victory Support those who support the tennis community The JRC hosted a tennis booth during a health and fi tness fair held at the Nugget Mall in Juneau. “FUN-Raiser” The FTA held their second annual “FUN-Raiser” this fall at Pikes Waterfront Lodge in Fairbanks. This fun-fi lled evening included a Texas Hold’em tournament with a “Learn to Play” table and a Ping Pong tournament. Numerous door prizes were distributed, bringing much interest and excitement. The $1000 cash grand prize was won by Paula Ruckhaus. The auction included a variety of items such as a Holland America Cruise to the Caribbean or Mexico, Pacifi c Life Open Box Seat tickets, authentic Alaskan artwork, dinner at local restaurants, tennis racquets and bags, and delicious desserts. In total, the FUN-Raiser netted $7000. Ten percent of the proceeds will be designated toward the FTA Endowment Fund. The money raised will also be used to support the many programs FTA makes available to its community. These programs include summer tennis programs for children and adults, elementary after-school tennis, and the middle and high school tennis programs. The GREATER PORTLAND TENNIS COUNCIL thanks the sponsors of THE 111th GPTC NIKE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS OF OREGON The FTA would like to thank its loyal members, ffriends and local businesses. Thanks also to FUN- RRaiser emcee Ken Vehemeier, event planning ccommittee members Rose-Anne Sample, Maryann HHoffman, Jean Husband, Linda English, Ashley MMunro and Gwen Ramras, the wonderful cadre oof dedicated volunteers, and of course to all who bbought tickets, attended the event and purchased oor donated auction items. Founding FTA Member retires r from Board By Allen Clendaniel Gwen Ramras (right) retired ffrom the FTA Board and was p pplaced on the FTA Emeritus BBoard. Her attention to detail aand high standards for perfor- mmance has made FTA a premier UUSTA Community Tennis As- ssociation (CTA) in the country. Ramras served as FTA Vice PPresident for ten years and Presi- ddent for an additional two years. She was integral tto incorporating the FTA as a 501 C (3) non-profi t oorganization and fostering a strong relationship with tthe USTA and USTA Pacifi c Northwest (USTA/PNW). During her time served as USTA/PNW Vice Presi- ddent of Alaska, Ramras helped formulate the fi rst ooffi cial Alaska State High School Tennis Champion- sship which boasted participation from four regions within the ASAA. Ramras was also front and center on the development of all FTA summer programs including the recruitment of visiting tennis professionals Sean Frost, Todd Nelson, Tom Fey, Marcin Rozpedski and Cathy Thomas. The USTA recognized Ramras’ contributions to the sport by presenting her with the prestigious Eve Kraft Community Service Award. She now serves as the USTA/PNW President of the Board of Directors. While Ramras’ involvement in that position is more regional in scope, she maintains her enthusiasm for tennis in Alaska. 2009 Alaska State HS Tennis Championship The third annual Alaska State High School Tennis Tournament was a rousing success. On October 9-10, 16 teams from Anchorage, Juneau, Kodiak and the Interior battled for team and individual honors on the indoor courts of the Alaska Club North and East. South Anchorage High School won its fi rst state championship beating two-time champions West Anchorage in dramatic fashion. The team title came down to the last match of the tournament. With hundreds of people watching and the team title on Evans Metal Fabricators, Inc. BRONZE SPONSORS Homestead Studio Suites AKESO Massage Arts Cold Stone Creamery SUPPORTING SPONSORS Lake Oswego Tennis Center/Anni Miller Lindsay Littlejohn Prudential Maletis Distributing Rossman Nichols PC Tennis Week Argyle Winery Clif Bars TOURNAMENT SPONSORS Oregon Physical Therapy Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District West Hills Racquet & Fitness Club Mountain Park Racquet Club Cookies by Design Costco Crown Trophy Donuts Plus Fast Signs of Beaverton LOCAL SPONSORS Franz Family Bakery Garlic Jim’s Famous Gourmet Pizza Gripmaster Haggen Kitchen Kaboodle Oregon Foot & Ankle Specialists Pho Hung Restaurant Rally Champion Backboards RASGroup/Pauly Rogers Reser’s www.pnw.usta.com � WINTER 2009/10 TENNIS TIMES [ Continued on page 6 ] Starbucks Sushi Town Sweet Tomatoes 5
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