B T A

NEWSLETTER

SEPTEMBER 2002                        #295

 

 

 

OFFICERS FOR 2002

 

President: Valerie Walls

Past President: Tracy Edmunds

Vice President: Mary Prassa

Secretary: Yeida Chang

Treasurer: Mary Anderson

 

BOARD MEMBERS

 

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

 

 

I know we are more than half way through a beautiful September and you are just now getting your newsletter. That’s what happens when one person wears two hats. Oh well, we carry on as best we can.

I just returned from a terrific vacation with my family in Canada. It is fun to catch up with them and my “tennis buddies” in the “far north.” I hadn’t been to Ontario for two years. It was time.

Speaking of “tennis buddies” I hear lots of good things that happen to people who are BTA members. The BTA League team members have again done themselves proud. Many got to state playoffs and four BTA members made it to the National Finals in Las Vegas. People have met through the BTA and found time to play recreationally as well as competitively.

The enthusiasm expressed by new members for what the BTA offers, is equaled only by members willing to undertake starting new programs and new tasks. Some of the new ideas put forth take a longer incubation period than expected but your Board listens carefully and encourages most endeavours.

The organized tennis season is winding down but your Board does not. It is gearing up for the coming 2003 season now. The most important help you can be is to fill out the enclosed Nomination Form. Either volunteer yourself or nominate someone else and return it to the BTA by October 31. Elections will be held in November. All the BTA members need your support.

This has been an interesting year for me. Time filled to overflowing. I probably played too much tennis, if there is such a thing. But I enjoyed all aspects of the tennis, the recreation, the competition (apologies to my various partners who carried me through many a game,) the spectator (live and on TV) and the sociability that pervaded it all. Aside from tennis , I sold my home, downsized, and kept up with my church activities as well as squeezing in some wonderful trips. Life is good!

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOW TO REACH THE BTA

 

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?

Want to tell the Board something?

Selling, or looking for tennis equipment?

Gossip?

 

3.0  level WOMEN

- check out the “Incidental Notes”

 



BTA  LADDERS 2002

CHAIRPERSON: Greg Withers

 

The ladder tournaments begin September 20th, therefore all challenges must be completed by the 15th.

 

 

LADDER STANDINGS SEPTEMBER 1, 2002

Ladder Rules are posted on our website


Men's Singles A

Randy Kryszak 303-530-4871

1.     Greg Withers 443-7462

2.     Joe Falke 444-4507

3.     David Tighe 443-9139

4.     Wayne Rogers 440-5702

5.     Andras Fejer 494-7324

6.   Fred Todd 684-9366h 938-6517w

7.   Dennis Newman 554-8803

8.     John Hill 303-499-3699

 

Men's Singles B

Yeida Chang 303-664-5953

9.     Steve Cook 499-8718h 543-1000w

10. Randy Kryszak 530-4871

11. John Fernandez 499-4712

12. Gary Yost 702-1850

13. Berkley Freeman 303-449-1719

14.   Stuart Schare 477-5370

15.   Bob Daly 604-9494

16.   David Pratt 303-926-7666

 

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.        Yeida Chang 664-5953

2.        Mona Tell 554-9801

3.        Phyllis Chernow 494-4272

4.        Polly Rothberg 447-2696

5.   Hanna Hartman 938-8370

6.   Barbara Brockman 303-440-1082

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.        Mara Hotaling 303-499-6869         Julie Bosworth 499-1511

2.        Mary Ann Briggs 303 442-4307 Samantha McBride 303-443-2794

3.        Babs Nelson 303-494-1960

Jane Polkinghorne 303-499-5869

4.        Amy Bolles 303-499-0920              Julie Bolles 303-499-0920

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

 

 

 

 

 

LEAGUE REPORT

CHAIRPERSON: Sylvia Henderson

 

STATE CHAMPIONS!

Congratulations go to the AWESOME BTA DAYTIME DOUBLES TEAM, CAPTAINED BY RUTH BOLLES, FOR WINNING THE CTA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP in a decisive victory over a fellow Boulder team from The Harvest House!  The BTA is proud of you ladies for your great playing and winning this season!

 

BTA PLAYOFF PARTICIPANTS!

The BTA had representation in the USA ADULT DIVISION STATE PLAYOFFS from two women’s teams:

                3.0 WOMEN – BTA BLUE:  Elaine Harris, Captain

                                This excellent team made it to the semifinals with a great record!

                4.0 WOMEN – BTA BLUE:  Yeida Chang, Captain

Congratulations, ladies, for your excellent representation of BTA at State Playoffs!

 

League season is almost finished for 2002 and The BTA extends a huge THANK YOU to all captains, team players, and league coordinators for a smoothly organized league season.  We hope you have had a fun season and are starting to plan and organize your teams for 2003.  The season starts sooner than we expect.

 

In preparation for 2003, be aware that the NTRP Rating system will convert nationally to a Dynamic Rating System.  We do not have all the details on the rules that will govern the new system, but we want you to be aware of two important aspects. New players, without a current computer rating, will be required to do a self-rating and there will be a disqualification system in place to prevent players from playing at an NTRP level below their skill level.  The USTA will provide further details in the upcoming months, hopefully in a timely manner to facilitate league team formation for 2003.

 

 

INCIDENTAL NOTES

 

 

NED CROW RESULTS

John Riggle

First place in the women's doubles went to Mary and Lisa Ballenger of Louisville; second place to Joan Nagel and Jane Hailey.

 First place in men's singles went to Pedro Santabarbara, and second to Alex Goldstein.  These were the only two events because of the low number of registrations for the other offered events. 

Despite the low turn-out, all who played said they enjoyed themselves and looked forward to some social tennis events through BTA this autumn.

 My very deep personal thanks to Valerie for stepping up at the 11th hour to bring the refreshments AND the tennis balls. 


3.0 BTA LEAGUE LADIES

Susan Gallo

303-582-9407

  Any women who played at the 3.0 level are invited to participate in an  End of Season Round Robin, Saturday, October 12 from 1-4 pm at Centennial Middle School Courts. Space is limited so get your entry in ASAP or phone Susan to register. Cost is $7 per person. Please register by October 9.

  This just a social event with balls and refreshments provided and PRIZES!

  If you would like to help, but not play, call also. If you just want to watch and socialize, bring a chair, and welcome.

 

 

 

 

 

THE RECYCLE CHARITY TOURNAMENT

This sort of got forgotten for this newsletter. October’s newsletter will have more specific information. Probably look for it to be played a Saturday in late October.

NOMINATION AND VOLUNTEER SHEET

 

Here is a list of some of the Positions and Activities offered by the Boulder Tennis Association.

Under each description is a place for you to put a name, either yours, or someone you know would be willing to do the job. If there is no space for a name it is because that is an appointed position. If you would like to help in a certain activity put “help” beside your name. You can help in as many activities as you want!

Fold the sheet, close it at the top, stamp it, and return it to the BTA.

 

 

JOB

DESCRIPTION

President

·   Schedules and presides over BTA Board meetings

·   Looks after the welfare of the BTA

·   Attends BTA functions and events

·   Writes a monthly column for the BTA Newsletter

·   Represents the BTA when necessary at other functions

I NOMINATE or VOLUNTEER

_________________________________________

Vice President

·   Assists the president and takes the president’s place when the president is unable to do it

I NOMINATE or VOLUNTEER

_________________________________________

Past President

·   Advises the President

Parks & Rec Liaison

·   Appointed by the Tennis Coordinator of the Boulder Parks and Recreation Department

Secretary

·   Records all BTA Board meetings and sends out the minutes to the members

·   Takes messages from BTA message answering machine and gives them to the people involved

I NOMINATE or VOLUNTEER

_________________________________________

Treasurer

·                   Keeps the financial records of the BTA

·                   Pays the Bills as directed by the Board

·                   Makes a monthly report to the Board

·                   Takes Mail from the BTA post box and distributes it to the people involved

I NOMINATE or VOLUNTEER

_________________________________________

Membership Chair

·   Keeps a record of members including all information given on Application form

·   Prints out mailing labels for BTA Newsletter

·   Sends E-mail addresses for E-mail BTA Newsletter to Web Master

·   Gives a list of members with pertinent information for Membership Directory to Newsletter Editor

·   Coordinates with League Chair to ascertain player’s eligibility

I NOMINATE or VOLUNTEER

_________________________________________

Newsletter Editor

·          Collects & edits articles for publication

·          Has copies made at Printers

·          Sends an e-mail copy of newsletter to Web Master

I NOMINATE or VOLUNTEER

_________________________________________

Newsletter Distributor

·          Picks up copies of newsletter from Printer

·         Prepares and mails the newsletter

·          Places copies of newsletter in tennis shops

I NOMINATE or VOLUNTEER

_________________________________________

Volunteer Coordinator

·  Writes a “volunteers needed” article for BTA Newsletter

·  Serves on tournament steering committees to determine volunteer needs

·  Schedules periodic meetings with chairs and coordinators to assess volunteer needs

Volunteer Coordinator

·                   Writes a “volunteers needed” article for BTA Newsletter

·                    Serves on tournament steering committees to determine volunteer needs

·                   Schedules periodic meetings with chairs and coordinators to assess volunteer needs

I NOMINATE or VOLUNTEER

_________________________________________

 

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League Chair

·                   Keeps records of the various Leagues and registered teams

·                   Reserves Courts as necessary

·                   Appoints Coordinators as necessary

·                   Makes a monthly report to the Board

·                   Coordinates with League Chair to ascertain player’s eligibility

·       Writes a monthly column for the BTA Newsletter

I I NOMINATE or VOLUNTEER

_________________________________________

Ladder Chair

·         Appoints Coordinators as necessary

·         Keeps records of members playing on the Ladder

·         Makes a monthly report to the Board

·         Writes a monthly column for the BTA Newsletter during Ladder season

I NOMINATE or VOLUNTEER

_________________________________________

Saturday Drop In

·   Coordinates with the Board to set the dates (April through September)

·   Reserves the necessary Courts

·   Works with committee members to make sure all scheduled dates have a volunteer leader

·   Ensures that balls and refreshments are available

·   Writes occasional article for BTA Newsletter

I NOMINATE or VOLUNTEER

_________________________________________

Tournament Chair

·   Sets dates with BTA Board

·   Reserves Courts

·   Writes announcements for BTA Newsletter

·   Approves Tournament Entry Form

·   Works with Tournament Director

·   Coordinates volunteers

·   Oversees the event

·   Writes follow-up article for BTA Newsletter

Austin Scott

Flagship Event

USTA Sanctioned Tournament

Starts last weekend in April

Usually runs for 9 days

I NOMINATE or VOLUNTEER

_________________________________________

Ned Crow

Open to all

Mid summer

Starts on a Thursday evening

Usually runs for 3 - 4 days

I NOMINATE or VOLUNTEER

_________________________________________

Ice Breaker

Open to all

First Saturday after Austin Scott

Round Robin Format

Usually takes ½ day (morning)

I NOMINATE or VOLUNTEER

_________________________________________

Recycle Charity

Open to BTA Members

First Saturday in October

Round Robin Format

Usually takes ½ day (morning)

I NOMINATE or VOLUNTEER

_________________________________________

Youth Programs Coordinator

·          Serves as liaison for NJTL Tennis activities

·          Coordinates events pertaining to youths

I NOMINATE or VOLUNTEER

_________________________________________

Area High Schools

·          Coverage of tennis events and programs of interest to BTA members as related to each high school in the area

I NOMINATE or VOLUNTEER

_________________________________________

 

Public Relations

·          Ensures public at-large knows about BTA and its activities

·          Serves as liaison with local media

·          Writes and distributes press releases to appropriate sources

I NOMINATE or VOLUNTEER

_________________________________________

Social

·          Plans social events of interest to BTA members (any season, tennis or non-tennis))

I NOMINATE or VOLUNTEER

_________________________________________

Valmont

·          Coordinates with various groups involved in planning Valmont City Park with regards to adequate tennis facilities being built

I NOMINATE or VOLUNTEER

_________________________________________

Liaisons

·          Coverage of tennis events and programs of interest to BTA members

·          Submit articles to BTA Newsletter

University of Colorado

                 As related to CU

I NOMINATE or VOLUNTEER

_________________________________________

Harvest House

                 As related to HH

I NOMINATE or VOLUNTEER

_________________________________________

Boulder Country Club

                 As related to BCC

I NOMINATE or VOLUNTEER

_________________________________________

The Meadows

                 As related to Meadows

I NOMINATE or VOLUNTEER

_________________________________________

USTA / ITA / CTA

                 As related to each association

·          Submit BTA related information for publication in COLORADO TENNIS

I NOMINATE or VOLUNTEER

_________________________________________

Rating Clinic Chair

·          Coordinates a clinic for people wishing to be rated by a “Pro” instead of the new self-rating system

I NOMINATE or VOLUNTEER

_________________________________________

 

 

 

 

NAME ________________________________________________

 

ADDRESS ______________________________________________

 

                        _______________________________________

 

TEL#s    day ___________________   eve ______________________

 

E-MAIL  __________________________________________

 

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Boulder, CO  80306-0912

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DATES TO REMEMBER

 

BTA BOARD MEETING  -  Thursday, September 19 18, 7pm

LADDER PLAY – play offs

SATURDAY MORNING DROP-IN – continues

WOMEN’S 3.0 ROUND ROBIN SOCIAL  -Saturday, October 12

 
 
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