B T A
NEWSLETTER
DECEMBER 2002 #299
B T A
NEWSLETTER
DECEMBER 2002 #299
President: Valerie
Walls Past President: Tracy
Edmunds Vice President: Mary
Prassa Secretary: Yeida
Chang Treasurer: Mary
Anderson Alei Burns – Parks&Rec
Liaison Armando Gingras – Clinics Sylvia Henderson - Leagues John Riggle – At Large Mona Tell - Membership Greg Withers - Ladders Valerie Walls The new
and the old board got together this past month to wrap up the 2002 season
and plan for 2003. There will be changes as the year progresses but you
can start planning now for some of the activities your BTA has planned. I want to
thank everyone of you for joining the BTA this past year and hope that you
will renew your membership for 2003. I have enjoyed being your president
and regret I had to withdraw my name for next year. This past
year saw many good things going on in your tennis community. The 36th
Annual Austin Scott Memorial Tennis Tournament was the biggest yet and had
more designated levels than ever before. The weather co-operated and we
were able to include wheelchair divisions. The
Saturday Morning Drop-in always had good turnouts and many players got to
team up with other players of the same ability for other tennis
activities. We had
more people in League play than ever before and many teams went on to
represent Boulder in playoffs. Congratulations
to the BTA Ladder winners of 2002, Andrus Fejer, Barbara Brockman, and
Babs Nelson & Jane Polkinghorne. If you have never played on the
Ladder before or haven’t for a few years make that a new year resolution.
It is a lot of fun. The Ned
Crow had a small turnout this year. I encourage those of you who would
like to try tournament play to enter that. It was the first open
tournament I ever played in. I didn’t win but it gave me enough courage to
enter other tournaments which I haven’t won either. I guess some of us are
just meant to fulfill the role of warm-up opponents to the rest of you. I
get neat T-shirts and little gifts though. Valmont
Park Tennis Center has past its first hurdle. Jim Swiggart now has a
letter of interest from the Parks & Rec Department so now he can move
forward in trying to establish where in the park and how many courts. We
keep telling the Department that bigger is better but they seem to be
stuck in “pocket park” mode. That will change. Our
website keeps on getting better and better. Using the “message board” is a
good way for players looking to play on a league or captains looking to form
a team to reach each other or for individuals to make contact. 2002 was
great, 2003 will be even better because you have an enthusiastic President
in Jeff Carroll. Look for wonderful things to happen. PEACE AND JOY IN 2003!
OFFICERS FOR 2002
BOARD MEMBERS
PRESIDENT’S LETTER
Phone: 303-442-4BTA Mail: P.O. Box 912 Boulder CO
80306 Website: www.bouldertennis.org E-mail: newsletter@bouldertennis.org NEW ON THE WEBSITE -
a message board! Looking for someone to hit with? Questions or comments? Check it out!
HOW TO REACH THE BTA
3.0 CTA Fall
Daytime League State Champions
From left: Tali Magoun, Lyne Cahn, Lynn Buhlig, Elaine Harris (captain,) Regina Bock, Mara Hotaling (coach,) Carolyn Hurnung, Letizia Roberts. Missing, Lisa Sherman, Doug Kazarosian (coach.)
Thanks for the photo, Regina.
The BTA had league season full of growth, championships, busy courts, and, hopefully, a lot of fun for all who participated. This season BTA participation resulted in an increase from 15th in 2001 to 13th in 2002 in Colorado in numbers of participants on league teams. Thank you, everyone who participated in league play and thank you, BTA, for sponsoring league play in Boulder.
In preparation for the 2003 league season, please be aware that NTRP ratings are projected for an earlier release than in previous seasons. As a result, teams will be forming early this season. Our teams are self-forming, captain-driven, and registered on a first-paid, first-registered basis, based on court availability. League participation across the state is increasing and the BTA expects increased interest as well. We foster team formation by maintaining lists of interested players and sharing names and phone numbers with other interested players. The rest is up to you! The BTA does not form teams, but we will help you get in touch with other people interested in forming teams and give you informational and educational support as your teams form and then we’ll register your team with the Colorado Tennis Association.
Returning league players, check the December/January edition of “Colorado Tennis” for the 2003 schedules, rules changes, and format changes. There are some major ones including the introduction of Dynamic NTRP Ratings this season. This will be an exciting year!
Questions? Please call Sylvia Henderson @ 303-651-1292.
HAVE A HAPPY
HOLIDAY SEASON!
Congratulations to everyone who played on the ladder!
BTA FINAL
LADDER STANDINGS
2002
Men's Singles A
Randy Kryszak 303-530-4871
1. Andras
Fejer 494-7324
2. Fred
Todd 684-9366h 938-6517w
3. Greg
Withers 443-7462
4. Joe
Falke 444-4507
5. David
Tighe 443-9139
6. Wayne Rogers 440-5702
7. Dennis Newman 554-8803
8. John
Hill 303-499-3699
Men's Singles B
Yeida Chang 303-664-5953
9. Stuart
Schare 477-5370
10. Berkley
Freeman 303-449-1719
11. Gary
Yost 702-1850
12. David Pratt 303-926-7666
13. Steve Cook 499-8718h 543-1000w
14. Randy
Kryszak 530-4871
15. John
Fernandez 499-4712
16. Bob
Daly 604-9494
Men's Singles C
Gregory Withers 303-443-7462
17. Mark
Webster 499-5304
18. Pat
McMinn 924-8076 / 263 8076
19. Jack
Weise 303-444-2112
Women's Singles A
Linda Sundbye 303-438-6949
1.
Barbara Brockman 303-440-1082
2.
Yeida Chang 664-5953
3.
Mona Tell 554-9801
4.
Hanna Hartman 938-8370
5. Phyllis Chernow 494-4272
6. Polly Rothberg 447-2696
7. Sylvia Henderson 651-1292
8. Joan Nagel 449-5135
Women's Singles B
Fred Todd 303-684-9366
9.
Julie Truschel 303-499-8670
10. Donna
Louie 303-494-2026
11. Mary
Ann Strobridge 447-0713
12. Emily
Goodin 303-998-1851
Women's Doubles
Mary Ann Strobridge 303-447-0713
1.
Babs Nelson 303-494-1960 Jane Polkinghorne 499-5869
2.
Amy Bolles 303-499-0920 Julie Bolles 303-499-0920
3.
Mara Hotaling 303-499-6869 Julie Bosworth 499-1511
4.
Mary Ann Briggs 303 442-4307 Samantha McBride
303-443-2794
5.
Polly Rothberg 447-2696 Ruth Bolles 499-0920
6.
Joan Nagel 449-5135 Hanna Hartman 938-8370
7.
Emily Goodin 303-998-1851 Donna Louie 303-494-2026
INCIDENTAL NOTES
Saturday
Morning Drop In
This fun activity will continue on an informal
basis. Dan Lowry did a phenomenal job this past season and everyone who came
seemed to enjoy themselves. Bring your own balls as the last of the BTA case was used for the Charity and Recycle
tournament. Perhaps some of you who have joined in a number of times will
undertake to do the mixing up of players. People do like to move around
partners. Don’t be shy.
2003
Membership
Brochure
PO Box 912
Boulder CO
80306-0912
303-442-4BTA
HISTORY
OF THE
BOULDER TENNIS ASSOCIATION
The BTA operates as a nonprofit 501(c)7 organization. We are an Organizational Member of the
United State Tennis Association, the Intermountain Tennis Association, and the
Colorado Tennis Association. However,
membership in the BTA does not include membership in the USTA. You will still need to join the USTA
directly if you are interested.
The BTA will sponsor the following tennis activities in the coming
season. Check your BTA Newsletter
or the BTA web site for exact dates and times:
·
The Icebreaker: May 10 or 17, 9am-noon. Saturday morning,
offering social, get-acquainted play.
·
37th
Annual Austin Scott Memorial Tournament: April 26 – May 4. Our most prestigious and largest tournament held at
the CU Kitteredge courts.
·
Ned Crow
Tournament: August 8 – 10. Named
after one of our founders, this event is competitive and for everyone.
·
Recycle Charity
Tournament: October 4. An
end-of-the-season event with proceeds supporting a community charity.
Women’s Daytime Doubles
Men’s and Women’s Adult Leagues
Men’s and Women’s Senior Leagues
Women’s Daytime Singles
Mixed Doubles Leagues
Twilight League
See the BTA 2003 League
Brochure for details.
Over 50% of BTA members play on a ladder. The ladders provide an opportunity for you to challenge on and
play within your skill level. It’s a
great way to meet members and improve your game.
Drop-In Tennis
Each Saturday morning beginning in early May and running through late
September, members are welcome to “drop-in” to our reserved courts and
informally play doubles from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. You come when you want and play as long as you like. We provide the balls. This is a most popular event.
Monthly Newsletter
During the months of February through November, and once during the
winter, we distribute an informative newsletter, letting our members know what
upcoming events are planned.
Membership Directory
You will receive a listing of all BTA members. Included in the directory is information regarding level of play
and availability.
Tennis Socials
We will sponsor social events offering an evening of conversation,
refreshments, and tennis if the membership so desires.
www.bouldertennis.org
Our expanding website offers information on all that we do plus keeping
members abreast of what is happening on a timely basis.
PLEASE PRINT
LEGIBLY
FILL OUT BOTH
SIDES
€Renewal €New
1.
Name
Address
City, State, Zip
Home phone Work phone
e-mail address
Year of birth Sex NTRP rating
Check
Membership Type
€ Family $30 € CU Student $15
€ Adult $25 € Junior $10
€ Senior (60+) $15 € Senior Couple $25
Name Year of birth
2.
3.
4.
Fill out reverse
side
PLEASE COMPLETE BOTH SIDES
DIRECTORY
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directory
€ List me in the directory
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The BTA is a volunteer
organization and depends on its volunteers.
If you would like to participate in any of the following, please
indicate by checking the applicable boxes.
Committees
€ Drop-In Play € Ladder Play
€ League Play € Publicity
€ Valmont Tennis Center € Newsletter
Tournaments
and other Events
€ Austin Scott Tournament
€ Ned Crow Tournament
€ Icebreaker Social
€ Recycle Charity
€ Socials
Make your check payable
to BTA and remit with your completed membership form to;
Boulder Tennis Association
P.O. Box 912
Boulder, CO 80306-0912
Additional
Membership Brochures may be obtained at:
Rocky Mountain
Racquet Sports
2425 Canyon
Street
Boulder Parks
& Recreation Centers
Online at
www.bouldertennis.org
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL