B T A
NEWSLETTER
OCTOBER 2002 #297
B T A
NEWSLETTER
OCTOBER 2002 #297
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 PRESIDENT’S LETTER Valerie Walls The beautiful fall
(with some rain) has one wearing summer clothing one day and bundling up
the next. It doesn’t stop the tennis though. We are an adaptable group. I have been having fun
on the online BTA message board. Questions and comments come in and
eventually get answered. This is a great way to get messages out. We are looking for a
few good people to be sure the BTA continues to function. It is a terrific
organization that is growing. Fill out the volunteer form from last month
and send it in. Some people who have sent in their interest sheet have
already been contacted to get a jump on next year. Thanks to the members
who send pictures and news to newsletter@bouldertennis.org I would appreciate hearing from any of
you who would like to help organize the Annual Meeting/Party. We need a
place that will hold 30-50 people. E-mail me at the newsletter or call
303-443-4121. Armando
Gingras is running the informal, fun Annual Recycle Charity Tournament and
I hope to either help or assist or sit and cheer. Bring a deck chair, your
check for $10 dollars (optional for spectators) and your enthusiasm. We
hope to see lots of you there. More details inside. BTA has
just learned that Elaine Harris’s (one of our League Coordinators) 3.0 CTA
Fall Daytime League team won its Local Division with a 7-0 record and is
headed for State Playoffs October 8-10.
Congratulations go to team members: Elaine Harris, Carolyn Hurnung, Regina Bock, Lyne Cahn,
Letizia Roberts, Tali MaGoun, Cheryl Lemberg, Lynn Buhlig, and Lisa
Sherman. Good Luck at playoffs!
OFFICERS FOR 2002
BOARD MEMBERS
NEWS FLASH!
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
Congratulations to the following 2nd Place finishing Twilight League teams competing in the 1st round of CTA State Playoffs September 20-22:
BTA Gold ~ 3.5 Men Gary Yost, Captain
Team members: Kevin Jewell, John Redding, John Riggle, Samuel Brown, Berkley Freeman.
BTA Gold ~ 3.5 Women Punitama Phipps, Captain
Team members: Diane Bohan, Anna Carner, Rhonda Hunt, Joni Davis, Judith Vick.
BTA Blue ~ 4.0 Men Dave Tighe, Captain
Team members: Fred Todd, Rob Carson, Gary Melillo, Andrew Bachmann, Matthew Erickson
BTA had two Twilight League teams that won 1st place in their Local Divisions and advanced directly to the CTA State Playoff finals weekend. They were:
BTA Pink ~ 3.0 Women Amy Smith, Captain
Team members: Elaine Harris, Tali Magoun, Wendy McCurdy, Lisa Sherman, Ghita Carroll, Bonnie Schneider, Carolyn Hornung, and Letizia Roberts.
BTA Gold ~ 3.0 Women Susan Gallo, Captain
Team members: Kathleen Dickinson, Sharon Dickinson, Donna Louis, Leslee Broersma, Hana Hartman, and Jennifer Lamprey.
Congratulations to these Local Division Winners!
In the 8 USA, CTA, AND ITA Leagues in Colorado, the BTA sponsored 53 teams, involving 485 players. We had 8 more teams than 2001 and 81 more participants. The BTA league participation is growing each year at an exciting rate. League tennis is growing statewide in Colorado as well, which will mean better competition and more exciting playoffs. Our thanks goes to all who make league play possible for BTA: team players, team captains, league coordinators, BTA Board members and the City of Boulder for our close partnership, which allows us to be league sponsors. A special thanks goes to Kjersten Buzek, who directs the City of Boulder’s tennis programs, for her support of our BTA League Tennis programming.
In preparation for setting policy and formats and schedules for the 2003 league season, the CTA would like feedback on the 2002 league season and the changes that were implemented:
Please get your input to Sylvia Henderson @ 303-651-1292 and it will be presented for CTA’s consideration as they set policy for 2003.
Many exciting changes have happened and others are in the planning stages. We hope the changes will enhance league tennis in Colorado and make for a more enjoyable time on the courts for people playing in leagues throughout the state.
Results
of the Playoffs should be in next month’s newsletter.
INCIDENTAL
NOTES
This photo is of BTA's 3.5 Men's Twilight Team during the 1st round of
the State Championships.
L to R: Gary Yost (Captain), John Riggle, Kevin Jewell, Sam
Brown, Berkley Freeman, John Redding.
Thanks for the picture, Gary.
INCIDENTAL
NOTES
Armando Gingras
303-541-1018
This fun tournament will be held on Saturday morning, October 19, at our Centennial Middle School courts. (Raindate will be Sunday, October 20). It will run from 9:00 am to noon. Arrive a few minutes early to register so that round-robin doubles play can begin promptly at 9:00.
This year the tournament will benefit Boulder’s Emergency Family Assistance agency. All proceeds will go the EFA. The “entry fee” is $10 in the form of a check made out to EFA.
Please bring a “trophy” to exchange. This can be an actual trophy, a bottle of wine, a piece of art, or even a “pink elephant.” While this is an informal social tourney, there is a traveling trophy on which the best player’s name is permanent inscribed.
Courts, balls, and food will be provided by the BTA. We encourage everyone to come to play and support this worthy event. Call if you have questions, or to pre-register.
BTA Annual Elections and Party
This will take place on
Friday, November 8 from 6pm to about 9pm. We will have more details in the next
newsletter.
BTA BOARD MEETING - Tuesday, October 15, 7pm LADDER PLAY – play offs SATURDAY MORNING DROP-IN
– continues unscheduled (bring balls) WOMEN’S 3.0 ROUND ROBIN
SOCIAL -Saturday, October 12, 1-4pm RECYCLE CHARITY
TOURNAMENT – Saturday October 19 BTA ANNUAL PARTY – Friday, November 8
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