USTA Northern Michigan District Tennis News

2009 Tri Level USTA League Competition Scheduled

2009-09-07T11:53:00.004-04:00

Hi all !

Information in now available for the 2009 USTA League Tri Level Competition

Link to Tri Level Information on the NMTA website.

Information:
Tri-Level October 23-25
Held at Grand Traverse Resort

October 2nd -Team deposit ($50) due to Rebecca Rogers, District League Coordinator
October 5th - 2009 Schedule Published online at USTA website.
October 23-25, 2009 - Local League Competition, Grand Traverse Resort, Acme

The following progression is for the 3.5,4.0,4.5 NTRP Tri-level only
November 7, 2009; Midwest Section Competition. Homewood-Flossmoor, Chicago
March 2010: National Competition (date TBD)

Competition for teams consisting of the following NTRP Levels will be offered during local league competition:
Teams must consist of players of the same gender.
2.5,3.0,3.5
3.0,3.5,4.0
3.5,4.0,4.5
However, progression will only be available for teams at the 3.5,4.0,4.5 NTRP level

For more information, contact Rebecca Rogers, DLC:
rebeccajeanrogers@gmail.com
Rebecca Rogers, District League Coordinator
Northern Michigan Tennis Association
313-300-0553

Posted by Ruth Smith
231-331-6810

Summer Splash June 20 & 21st, 2009

2009-05-14T17:58:00.002-04:00

Please join us at The 2009 Summer Splash
At Traverse City Central High School

Date: June 20 - Men’s & Women’s Doubles
Divisions: 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 8.5(combined NTRP ratings)
Date: June 21 - Mixed Doubles
Divisions: 6.0, 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5 (combined NTRP)

These are one day events so winners in the larger divisions will be playing a lot of tennis.
Two matches minimum.

SUMMER SPLASH
ADULT DOUBLES TOURNAMENT (at least 19 years old by 12-31-2009)
JUNE 20 & 21, 2009
CHECK-IN Traverse City Central High School. Turn north (toward the bay) at the
LOCATION: corner of Garfield Rd and Munson Ave/US-31 onto M-37. Proceed ¼ mile, then turn right on Eastern Ave. .TC Central HS is on the corner of Eastern Ave. and Milliken Dr.. The courts are along Eastern Ave in front of the school.

START TIMES: All players are to check in at Central High School by 8:30 am each day unless notified differently by the committee. Input phone # when you register online to assure late start time information.

EVENTS: Saturday play: M & W 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 8.5 Db (combined NTRP ratings),
Sunday play: Mixed 6.0, 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5 Db. (combined NTRP ratings))
Full consolation round for all divisions weather permitting.

FORMAT: Two out of 3 sets, regular scoring, 7-point Coman tie break at six all either set for 1st & 2nd sets. Third set will be decided by a Match tiebreak (10-point Coman tiebreak)9*+. Minimum of three teams is necessary for a division to be held. (The tournament committee may waive this restriction) Applicants may enter only one division each day (1 men’s or 1 women’s Saturday, 1 mixed Sunday).

RAIN: We have very limited indoor backup. In the event of inclement weather,
the tournament format may need to be drastically changed.
AWARDS: Awards given to winners and runners-up in the main draws and to
winners of the consolation draws.

ENTRY FEE: $50.00 per team per division. One Summer Splash t-shirt per
participant.
USTA: USTA sanctioned tournament

ENTRY Register online through Tennis Link
DEADLINE: Entries must be completed by 11:59 p.m., Monday, June 15, 2009.
Go online to http://www.usta.com/ / On the top right of the home page click on tennislink –Click on tournaments-enter now / Under Quick Search type in tournament ID #: 856920809 & click on find it / Click on Summer Splash tournament name. Click on click here to register online. Be sure both players register and pay or that you pay for both players if only one person registers. If you have problems contact: Ruth Smith 231-331-6810 - rasmithtennis@charter.net
TOURNAMENT Keith Bushy 321 W Silver Lake Rd N Traverse City, MI 49684
DIRECTOR: (c) 231-218-0225 email address: peggyjo@charter.net

SEEDING: Players must submit a tournament record to the director to be
considered for seeding.

EXTRAS: Come join us and enjoy door prizes, tournament t-shirt and great competition. Saturday night party, $5.00 and BYOB, main meal furnished, more details at tournament desk.

Union Grill Doubles Classic July 25 in Marquette, MI

2009-05-14T17:55:00.001-04:00

17TH ANNUAL UNION GRILL DOUBLES CLASSIC
SATURDAY JULY 25, 2009
(RAIN DAY SUNDAY JULY 26, 2009)
TOURNAMENT HEADQUARTERS—THE MICKEY JOHNSON TENNIS COURTS AT
WILLIAMS PARK ON OHIO STREET
9:00 AM
This year's theme is adult team tennis as this is the 20th anniversary where a Marquette 4.0 Men's
tennis team took second in the Nation. Please bring your pictures, trophies and stories for all to
share and enjoy.
Same great format as in the past. We are limited on tennis courts, therefore we are limiting the
entries to the first 40 mens entries and the first 20 womens entries. Remember this is a fun
tournament, so come prepared to grin, play some doubles and enjoy a fun filled day of tennis.
Format:
1. Doubles teams will consist of 1-”A” and 1-”B” player.
2. Teams will be determined on by the computer (whomever that is).
3. Some players may be reclassified to balance out the draw.
4. Each person must supply a new can of tennis balls.
Following the initial position round (1 regular scored set), the participants will be divided into
one of 4 flights determined by the position round. The event begins at 9:00 am at the Ohio Street
Courts with the drawing of teams.
Enter early. Entry fee is $40.00 per person this includes dinner at The Union Grill (partners in
life are invited). Trophies will be given to 1st and 2nd places in each flight. Trophies will be
handed out during dinner at The Union Grill.
Divisions: Men’s Doubles and Women’s Doubles.
______________________________________________________________________________
________
17th Annual Union Grill Doubles Classic Entry Form
NAME:_______________________________________
CLASS: A OR B PLEASE CIRCLE ONE.
Return forms to : Joe Havican, 131 East College Avenue, Marquette, Mi. 49855
(c) 906-361-9935
HAVGO@CHARTER.NET
Make Checks payable to: Marquette Tennis Association
I hereby waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages or losses I may have
towards tournament directors or sponsors.
SIGNATURE:_________________________________________________

Midwest Annual Meeting and Gala

2008-12-10T08:50:00.003-05:00

Northern Michigan represented at the 115th Annual Meeting of the Midwest Tennis Association and Gala Night of the Midwest Tennis and Youth Foundation.

From left: Don Newport 1st Vice President, Paul Wieland, 2nd Vice Presidentm Dick Ruemenapp, Treasurer

Front: Ruth Smith, President, Margaret Ruemenapp, Executive Director

Congratulations to the 2009 Board of Directors

2008-12-10T08:36:00.002-05:00

Northern Michigan congratulates the 2009 Board of Directors. The following slate of officers was elected or reelected at the Annual Meeting , November 16, 2008

Congratulations to all.

President Ruth Smith, Alden
1st Vice President Don Newport, Alpena
2nd Vice President Paul Wieland, Traverse City
3rd Vice President Wendy Reeve, Harbor Springs
Treasurer Dick Ruemenapp, Petoskey
Secretary Rochelle Cotey, Munising
Past President Mary Sivula, Petoskey

Directors

Harold Calton, Manistee
Vickie Lampel, Alpena
Jennifer Gerling, Alpena
Pat Blewett, Ishpeming

Thank you to Marilynn Smith, Tom Van Deinse, Chris Michalowski, Ed Watson, Bryn Lynch and Denise Bickel for their enthusiastic support of the Board in years past. It is your spirit of volunteerism that is passed on to our new Board

Margaret Ruemenapp: Executive Director

Northern Michigan Winners 2008

2008-12-09T17:32:00.003-05:00

The Northern Michigan District presents its 2008 Awards Winners.

Dree Lo, Petoskey, Volunteer of the Year, presented by Margaret Ruemenapp

Joe Havican, Petoskey, Laurila Award Winner, presented by Mary Sivula

Eric, Sara and Hunter Bergsma (missing Jillian), Traverse City, Family of the Year, presented by Larry Nykerk.

Emily Miller, Harbor Springs, Female Sportsmanship, presented by Laura Chamberlin

Spencer Powell, Traverse City, Male Sportsmanship could not attend.

Northern MI Tennis Association Annual Meeting

2008-10-07T10:24:00.003-04:00

Sunday, Nov. 16th, at approximately 4 pm

The NMTA Annual Meeting will be held following the Awards Luncheon

Please come and sit in on the NMTA Annual Meeting.
Voting members like to have the input of the tennis community when making decisions about the direction of tennis in our Northern MI District.

Please plan to attend or send input on what changes you would like to see in tennis to benefit the growth of this great sport !

Input to:
Margaret Ruemenapp, NMTA Executive Director
231-347-6312
northerntennis@sbcglobal.net

Nort

2008-10-07T10:24:00.000-04:00

2008 Northern MI Tennis Association Awards Luncheon

2008-10-07T10:13:00.003-04:00

Please join other tennis enthusiast on Sunday, Nov. 16th, in recognizing those in our Northern MI Tennis Association District who have put forth a special effort to support tennis !

It's waaaaay more fun if people are there to support these worthy award winners.

Sunday, Nov.16th, 2008 Northern MI Tennis Association Awards Luncheon:

Stafford's Bay View Inn, US 31 in Petoskey,
Please RSVP to Margaret Ruemenapp:
phone / 231-347-6312
email / northerntennis@sbcglobal.net

Gather at 1 pm
Lunch at 1:30 pm - $15.00
Cake and Awards at the conclusion of lunch.

Nominations for the 2008 Northern MI Tennis Association Awards..........

2008-10-07T10:08:00.003-04:00

September 25, 2008

Each year our Northern Michigan Tennis Association nominates 2 individuals, 1 family, and 2 juniors (one each male and female high school seniors) for an award in our District. This year is no exception.

Chair of the Awards Committee is Bryn Lynch and nominations should be returned to her at

Ms. Bryn Lynch
1220 Peninsula Court
Traverse City, MI 49686

bremal25@hotmail.com

Nominations will be accepted for :

The Phyllis Laurila Award: Awarded to the individual who has contributed to the development of tennis programs from the grass roots level up for five years or more

The Volunteer of the Year Award: Awarded to the individual who has given willingly of their time to support and promote the game of tennis in the Northern Michigan District.

Family of the Year Award: Presented to the family in the Northern Michigan District who has at least one adult and one junior member who are actively involved in playing/promoting tennis in our District.

Junior Female Sportsmanship Award: Awarded to the 18 and under age division female player from NMTA who demonstrates the highest standard of tennis accomplishments, character, conduct, sportsmanship, appearance and amateurism.

Junior Male Sportsmanship Award: Awarded to the 18 and under age division male players from NMTA who demonstrates the highest standard of tennis accomplishments, character, conduct, sportsmanship, appearance and amateurism.

We ask that you submit your nominee(s) in writing and return to Bryn Lynch by October 15, 2008. Thank you.

Mixed Doubles State Championships

2008-09-19T14:47:00.003-04:00

September 13-14 Thunder Bay Recreation Center in Alpena, Michigan ( our district) hosted the 2008 Adult Mixed Doubles State Championships. There were representatives from Northern Michigan, Western Michigan, Southeastern Michigan and Northeastern Michigan competing at 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, and 9.0 levels.

Northern Michigan's 7.0 team involved Paul Wieland (captain), Mark Fischer, Kirsten Pappas, Katie Lowran, Sandra Johnson, Gay Soupiset, Eric Bergsma and Mike Rubino. Our 8.0 team consisted of Dree Lo, Tina Blackman, Pam Osterlund, Brian Phillips, Denny Green (captain) and Patrick O'Neill.

Western Michigan was the star of the show taking all 4 titles for the State and moving on to the Sectional tournament in Indianapolis this coming weekend.

The district thanks the Board of Directors, League Committee, District League Coordinator and the staff and Friends of Thunder Bay in Alpena for a job well done. You were gracious hosts in your National Award winning club . We wish Western Michigan well in their competition this weekend and eagerly look forward to Tri-Level in October - it is such great fun !!

USTA Tri-Level League

2008-09-02T16:40:00.002-04:00

The USTA Tri-Level League play will be October 10-12, 2008 at Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, Michigan. The following levels of play will be offered:

Mens & Ladies - 3.0 / 3.5 / 4.0
Mens & Ladies - 3.5 / 4.0 / 4.5

The winners of the 3.5 / 4.0 / 4.5 division qualify to represent the Northern MI District at the Midwest Sectional Championships.

Requirements:

Play occurs at three consecutive NTRP Levels per team match
Players must be USTA Members with an NTRP rating or computer self-rating
Players must be at least 19 years of age

Getting started:

Contact Nancy Butson at (231) 264-5469 or nmtanancy@charter.net to request a team number. Deadline to request a team number is September 29, 2008. Once a team number has been received, you must have your team members register online at Tennislink http://tennislink.usta.com/leagues/

Deadline for team members to register is October 7, 2008.

Grand Traverse Resort has offered a special $79 room rate for this event. Please mention Group Code NMTA08 when making your reservation.

If you have any questions, or require more information, please contact Nancy Butson at (231) 264-5469 or Paul Wieland at nmtawieland@gmail.com

2008-08-18T10:10:00.004-04:00

Dear Northern MI District tennis players... I thought I would share an email from Peg Hanna (USTA Midwest Section - USTA League Coordinator) regarding the qualifiers for this years USTA League National Championships. Its time to start thinking about your 2009 teams!

NOTE: The 2.5 Men from Central Indiana have an automatic berth in the National Championships because there was NO OTHER COMPETITORS! If you know any beginner (2.5 level) players who might be interested in playing competitively, please have them contact me asap. I would be happy to educate them on the process of organizing and coaching a team.

Paul Wieland
NMTAWieland@gmail.com

Good Morning:

We could not have been blessed with glorious summer weekend that was the best in the past 9 years that I have been doing the USTA League program. A very special thanks goes out to the following Midwest Staff and Midwest Volunteers who helped me run a near perfect championship. Those people are Joyce Engle, Deb Thallman, John Ryan, Karen Birch, Jan Orban, Linda Spann, Diane Ansay, Mary Pat Kalbas, John Kolner, Mike Puck (outstanding job on the signs and banners) Kathy Dalla Costa, Katie Waggoner, Jen Conley, Karen Sefton and Nick Werth.

The winning teams are:

2.5 Women Northwestern Ohio Captained by Laura Barned Toledo
3.0 Women Chicago Captained by Lisa Aronson Chicago Suburbs
3.5 Women Northern Indiana Captained by Dawn White Fort Wayne
4.0 Women Wisconsin Captained by Kelly Lagman Madison
4.5 Women Southeastern MI Captained by Loraine Black Detroit Suburbs
5.0 Women Ohio Valley Captained by Brandi Schuermann Cincinnati Suburbs

3.0 Men Central Indiana Captained by Bill Bane Indianapolis
3.5 Men Chicago Captained by Chris Springer Chicago Suburbs
4.0 Men Southeastern MI Captained by Joe Pantaleo Detroit Suburbs
4.5 Men Middle Illinois Captained by Matt Morkin Bloomington Suburbs
5.0 Men Wisconsin Captained by Scott Ansay Milwaukee Suburbs

Going Straight to National with no Sectional Championship

2.5 Men Central Indiana Captained by Bill Bane Indianapolis
5.5 Men Northeastern OH Captained by Steve Kuri Cleveland Suburbs
Open Men Southeastern MI Captained by Dan Goldberg Ann Arbor

Hope you are enjoying your summer playing tennis in USTA Leagues!
Peg Hanna
USTA/Midwest Section
USTA League Coordinator
Adult / Senior/ Super Senior
peg@midwest.usta.com
419-666-9914
419-666-9924 fax

Petoskey Tennis Events

2008-08-15T11:14:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone,

Here is a list of up-coming events in the Petoskey area. Hope to see you at one of them. Please pass these on to other team members, friends and players in your community.

1. Friday, August 15th: mixer at Bay Tennis. Starts at 5:30 and goes until 7:30. Cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. The cost includes court time, drinks and snacks. Please call the club to sign up, 487-1713.

2. Petoskey City Championships: August 20-24th. Cost is $15 per event. Opportunities for mixed doubles, ladies and mens doubles and singles. Please call Margaret Ruemenapp to sign up. Deadline is Saturday, Aug. 16th.

3. USTA Clay Court Tourney: Runs the week-end of Sept. 5-7. Registration in on-line at the USTA.com website. Cost is $33 per event. There is only doubles play with flights being at 7.0 and 8.0. There will be an Open division also. Saturday night is a party to be held at the club. Any other info is on the website or you can call Doug, Jason or Mary at 487-1713. It should be fun. We are reviving the original clay tourney.

Mary Sivula

Summer Splash 2008 Results

2008-08-06T14:11:00.003-04:00

Following are the results from the 2008 Summer Splash Tennis Tournament held at Traverse City Central High School on July 19-20, 2008:

6.0 Men:
First Place - Doug & Leonard Hower
Second Place - Dave Rushlow & Terry Stull
Third Place - Murali Srinivasan & Mukesh Verma

7.0 Men:
Champions - Mark Fischer & Dan Watson
Finalist - Rene Boullion & Brad Zucco
Consolation Winners - Dan Fouch & Jim Massaroni

8.0 Men:
Champions - Stephen Weinstein & Paul Wieland
Finalist - Eric Bergsma & Erik Falconer
Consolation Winners - Jeff Hall & Jim Jantz

6.0 Women:
First Place - Maia Conway & Cindy Gokey
Second Place - Nadine Donajkowski & Vicki Goodburne
Third Place - Jill Hower & Sally Reeves

7.0 Women:
Champions - Barb Hodge & Nancy Schaefer
Finalist - Chris Davis & Tunie Fliss
Consolation Winners - Mary Lee Bretz & Gay Soupiset

8.0 Women:
Champions - Terri Counterman & Diane Gillespie
Finalist - Carolyn Ebbinghaus & Barb Polzin
Consolation Winners - Olivia Lagina & Maxi Neugebauer

6.0 Mixed:
First Place - Nadine Donajkowski & Pete Schmidt
Second Place - Sally Reeves & David Grams
Third Place - Dianne Richter & Dave Rushlow

7.0 Mixed:
Champions - Gail & Jeff Hall
Finalist - Amanda Flowers & Dave Sizemore
Consolation Winners - Karen Rosa & Jim Massaroni

7.5 Mixed:
Champions - Wendy Reeve & Johan Kruger
Finalist - Faith Gavaldon & Andy Holbrook
Consolation Winners - Jen Moore & Vince Szymanski

8.0 Mixed:
Champions - Terri Counterman & Rick Magnan
Finalist - Tonia Shoup & Tim Welsh
Consolation Winners - Kim Guilbeau & Jordi Llorejustribo

Congratulations to everyone who participated!

Mixed Doubles District Title Goes to. . . . . .

2008-07-18T16:27:00.004-04:00

Our District Mixed Doubles Winning Teams for 7.0 and 8.0 divisions are:

7.0 Team: Captain, Paul Wieland
Players: Eric Bergsma, Paul Wieland, Mike Rubino, Mark Fischer, Gay oupiset, Katie Lowran, Sandra Johnson, Kirsten Pappas

8.0 Team: Captain, Denny Green
Players: Pam Osterlund, Tina Blackman, Dree Lo, Patrick O'Neill, Denny Green, Brian Phillips

These two teams will represent Northern Michigan at the Mixed Doubles State Championship at Thunder Bay Recreation Center in Alpena, September 12 and 13. Congratulations and Good Luck.

SENIOR VICTORY

2008-06-07T10:13:00.002-04:00

The Senior Men played USTA League Tournament on Saturday May 31, 2008 at the Grand Traverse Resort. The winning team was captained by Vince Szymanski and consisted of Jack Unger, Cy Linder, Dan Fouch, Robert Francis, Neil Jentzen, James Massaroni and Steve Unger. This team will go on to the State level August 8-10 at Genesys Athletic Club in Grand Blanc, Michigan.

Go Northern Michigan!!!

USTA Leagues: Northern Michigan Champions

2008-05-26T15:01:00.004-04:00

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CHAMPIONS
FOR ADULT LEAGUE 2008

4.0 Women Grand Traverse Resort: Captain, Diane Whorton-Gillespie

Ruth Smith, Linda Gillam, Karen Wright, Dree Lo, Dinae Whorton-Gillespie, Sue Green, Laura Chamberlin, Tina Blackman, Jen Gerling, Pam Osterlund, Jean Bishop
**********
4.0 Men Bay Tennis & Fitness: Captain, Denny Green

Denny Green, Patrick O'Neill, Dan Dryden, Brian Phillips, Gerry Mayes, Jim Spencer, Fred Ball, Erik Lundteigen, Dick Collie, Ken Kruzel, Jeff Knight, Ron Turner
**********
3.5 Women Thunder Bay Recreation Alpena: Captain, Ann Diamond

Ann Diamond, Denise Burke, Marga Decker, Mary Lewandowski, Louise Burg, Julie Hoppe, Amber Gunderman, Mary Ellen Glawe, Jean Bishop, Eileen Wegmeyer, Laura Kemp, Vicki Konczak, Nadine Donajkowski, Vickie Lampel
**********
3.5 Men Grand Traverse Resort: Captain, Paul Wieland

Brad Zucco, Erik Falconer, Mark Fischer, Eric Bergsma, Mike Johnson, Jim Schmuckal, Greg Blanche, Vince Szymanski, Bob Francis, David Bearss, Rene Boullion, Nick Taylor, Cliff Girard, Dan Watson
**********
3.0 Women Thunder Bay Recreation Alpena: Captain Vicki Konczak

Vicki Konczak, Terri Rondeau, Mary Miller, Thanh Pham Bullock, Judith Grenkowicz, Vicki Goodburne, Nancy Lamp, Kelley Blade, Leigh Ann Jewell, Maria Kowalski, Nadine Donajkowski, Janelle Pilarski, Dorie White
**********
3.0 Men Bay Tennis & Fitness: Captain, Steve Witte

Steve Witte, John Kenzie, Rafael Garcia, Matthew Clarke, Todd Malpass, Bob Gault, Barry Siegel, Brad Rellinger, Mike Bacon, Tom Behan, Steve Murray, Larry Rellinger, Michael Moore

CONGRATULATION AND SUCCESS AT THE NEXT LEVEL!!

Player looking to hit in Petoskey this Summer

2008-05-19T09:58:00.003-04:00

Player looking to hit in Petoskey this summer !!

Michelle Reyes lives very close to the Petoskey High School Courts.
She is in town for the summer and would like to hit.
3.5 / 4.0 level and likes singles.

Please call Michelle to set up a time to hit and help make her summer a happier one.

Michelle Reyes / 231-347-4467

NMI JUNIOR TOURNAMENTS UNDERWAY

2008-05-09T11:39:00.002-04:00

ENTRIES CLOSE FOR THE NMTA QUALIFIER TO THE MIDWEST CLOSED ON
FRIDAY, MAY 23.

REGISTER NOW!! AT ID# 856950108

THE TOURNAMENT WILL BE HELD IN TRAVERSE CITY MAY30-JUNE1. PLEASE CALL TOM VAN DEINSE AT 1-231-933-9622 AT GRAND TRAVERSE BAY YMCA IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS REGARDING THE TOURNAMENT. HIS EMAIL IS TVD@GTBAYYMCA.ORG

YOU CAN ALSO CONTACT TOM VAN DEINSE REGARDING THE USTA/MIDWEST/DISTRICT TEAM CUP EVENT (FORMERLY JUNIOR DAVIS CUP) 14'S AND 18'S.

PLEASE CONTACT TINA BLACKMAN REGARDING THE MARIAN WOOD BAIRD CUP (FORMERLY JR WIGHTMAN CUP) AT 231-330-2946. HER EMAIL IS BLACKMANMOM@YAHOO.COM TRYOUTS ARE BEING ARRANGED FOR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, MAY 17-18,2008 IN PETOSKEY AT THE PETOSKEY HIGH SCHOOL COURTS. FLIERS ARE IN THE MAIL.

2008 Northern Michigan USTA Super Senior Leagues

2008-05-08T15:55:00.000-04:00

SUPER SENIOR TENNIS (OVER 60 YEARS)

PLAY AGAINST PEOPLE YOUR OWN AGE-OR OLDER-IN USTA LEAGUE TOURNAMENT.

TEAM CONSISTS OF 6 PLAYERS OF SAME GENDER.

PLAY 2 OUT 3 SETS WITH TIE BREAK AT 6 ALL IN A SET. THIRD SET IS A 10 POINT TIE BREAK

IF YOU HAVE AN NTRP RATING SIGN UP ACCORDINGLY. IF YOU DO NOT -YOU SELF-RATE. (DON’T GO HIGHER THAN YOUR ABILITY DUE TO EGO!)

YOU MAY FORM TEAMS OF STRAIGHT NTRP LEVELS—3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 OR COMBINED FOR 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0
(combined would be a 3.0 and a 4.0=7.0)

ROUND ROBIN TOURNAMENT PLAYED OUTDOORS

JUNE 14 & 15….SITE TO BE DETERMINED.

SIGN UP BY JUNE 1---tennislink.usta.com

COST IS $24 (PLUS $3 that USTA adds for tennislink)

WE HOPE WE HAVE TEAMS FROM NORTHERN MICHIGAN AS IF WE DO WE WILL HOST STATE SUPER SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP.

QUESTIONS OR HELP:

Nancy Butson---District League Coordinator
nmtanancy@charter.net 231-264-5469

Northern Michigan USTA Senior Leagues

2008-05-08T15:52:00.001-04:00

SENIOR MEN & WOMEN USTA LEAGUE

OPEN TO MEN AND WOMEN AT LEAST 50 YEARS OLD.
(There is a separate division for 60 and older if you wish)

TEAMS CONSIST OF SIX PLAYERS (THREE DOUBLES TEAMS OF SAME GENDER.

FORMAT IS 2 OUT OF 3 SETS WITH TIE BREAK AT 6-ALL AND A 10 POINT TIE BREAK FOR THIRD SET. YOU PLAY A ROUND ROBIN TOURNAMENT.

COST IS $24 (plus $3 that USTA charges for tennislink)

TEAMS REGISTER FROM TRAVERSE CITY, PETOSKEY, HARBOR SPRINGS, ALPENA AND ANYPLACE IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN. SUMMER RESIDENTS ARE WELCOME.

PLAY AT NTRP LEVEL OF 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 AND 4.5
IF YOU HAVE AN NTRP RATING YOU USE THAT OR IF YOU DO NOT YOU WILL SELF RATE. (Don’t rate higher due to ego!)

REGISTER AND SELF RATE ON-- tennislink.usta.com

MATCHES WILL BE PLAYED OUTDOORS ON MAY 30-JUNE 1. --SITE TO BE DETERMINED.

TEAMS MUST BE REGISTERED BY MAY 10

FOR HELP OR QUESTIONS:

Nancy Butson District League Coordinator
nmtanancy@charter.net 231-264-5469

Grand Traverse Resort Spring Open

2008-03-24T13:11:00.003-04:00

April 18-20 The Grand Traverse Resort is hosting their annual Spring Open,. ID # 856920508 featuring Boys and Girls Singles and Doubles 14-12.

Entries close Tuesday, April 15. Register on line, now, at our website address www.northernmichigan.usta.com

Junior Team Tennis- 10 and Under

2008-03-24T13:03:00.002-04:00

The Northern Michigan District has been awarded a 10 and under Junior team Tennis bid through the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Community Tennis Association. The spring League season will be held at Bay Tennis & Fitness in Harbor Springs and players 6-10 years may register by flier received at school in the greater Petoskey area or at the kickoff party Saturday, April 19 at Bay Tennis from 1-3 p.m.

Cost for the 6 week indoor league which includes a one hour match, 1/2 hour practice and USTA registration fee is $120.00

For further information regarding this program, please call one of the steering committee members: Andrea McNamara- 622-4580: Kristie Bixby- 348-9794: Laura Chamberlin- 526-8869: Lynne Lesky- 348-2692.

2008 Northern Michigan Junior Indoor

2008-03-17T09:58:00.004-04:00

The Northern Michigan Junior Indoor, a level 4 District - level 6 Midwest tournament was held March 14-15: Boys and Girls 16 at Thunder Bay Recreation in Alpena, Boys and Girls 14 at Bay Tennis & Fitness in Harbor Springs, Boys and Girls 12 at the Grand Traverse Resort in Traverse City and Boys and Girls 10 at Grand Traverse Bay YMCA in Traverse City. Congratulations to our winners and runners up in all divisions:

Boys 16:

Andrew Greenman, Traverse City def Tyler Brown, Petoskey 6-0,6-4
Consi: Daniel Seguin, Alpena def Troy Rondeau, Alpena 6-4,5-7,6-4

Girls 16:

Michelle Guarino, Midland
Elaine Elliott, Midland
Ashley Giordano, Alpena

Boys 14:

Julian Guerra, Midland def Zachary Phillips, Harbor Springs 6-0,6-64
Consi: Peter Pappas, Traverse City def Adam Blachut, Petoskey 6-0,6-4

Girls 14:

Kali Phillips, Harbor Springs
Margaret Jensen, Petoskey
Erin Clutter, Petoskey

Boys 12:

Jonathan Small, Midland def Luke Mills, Midland 7-5,6-1
Consi: Michael Roehmer, Mt. Pleasant def Jacob Fedrigon 6-0,6-0

Girls 12:

Dominique Vasile, Oakland
Tiffany Tuori, Ada
Kelly Burns, Holland

Boys 10

Dylan Jensen, Petoskey
John Merrill, Traverse City
Austin Wieland, Traverse City

Girls 10:

Amanda Bandrowski, Traverse City def Taylor Weckstein, Traverse City 6-3,6-4
Consi: Alexis Merrill, Traverse City def Elizabeth Templeman, Midland 6-0,6-0

The Bob Scholarship Winners

2008-03-07T14:54:00.003-05:00

Each year the Bob Swanson Steering Committee awards up to 6 scholarships valued at $1000.00 each to applicants from all over our District. This year the competition was exceptionally keen. Our Northern Michigan award winners were:

Erin Wiethoff, Escanaba
Ali Gribi, Traverse City
Justin Marzinski, Manistee
Derek Harrington, Kingsford
Sarah Malone, Traverse City
Emily Lelandais, Traverse City

Congratulations to all recipients and best of luck in your future!

The Bob Tournament was held February 22-24, 2008 at the Grand Traverse Resort. Winners and Runners-up were:
7.5 Men: Johan Krueger & Dave Sizemore def Branko Gegich & J.P. Milliken 6-4,6-1
8.5 Men: Carl Doerschler&Derek Harrington def Scott David & Dennis Murray 0-6,6-2,10-6
Men's Open: First Place Scott David & Joe Havican
6.0 Women: First Place Jean Clous and Cindy Gokey
7.5 Women: Wendy Judson & Barbara Patterson def Barbara Hodge & Barb Polzin 6-4,6-1
8.5 Women: Erin Chadwell & Ali Gribi def Sarah Malone & Josie Caldwell 5-7,6-4,11-9
6.0 Mixed: First Place Cindy Gokey & Brad Lowran
7.5 Mixed: Kathy Easter & Dave Sizemore def Faith Gavaldon & Andy Holbrook 6-2,6-3
8.5 Mixed: Erin Chadwell & Mark Fries def Kristen Campbell & Branko Gegich 6-2,6-3

Attention League Captains

2008-02-24T11:45:00.002-05:00

DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER YOUR TEAM. DEADLINE IS FEB.28! I NEED EVERY CAPTAINS E-MAIL. If you sent me an e-mail I have your adress. Nancy DLC

Still looking for a woman Partner for The BOB

2008-02-15T08:22:00.001-05:00

2/15/2008

Hi!

We have located the partner for the women's division.

ARE STILL LOOKING ........
for a 4.0 woman to play in the 8.5 mixed
OR a 3.5 woman to play in the 7.5 mixed.

Ruth Smith
231-331-6810

BOB 'Matchmaker ' Looking for 4.0 woman......

2008-02-12T08:09:00.000-05:00

Part of the service offered by The BOB Tournament committee is 'match making'. Right now the committee is looking for two 4.0 woman who would like to play in The BOB but have not yet hooked up with a partner.

We are looking for a 4.0 woman to play with an available 3.5 women in the 7.5 division.
We are looking for a 4.0 woman to play with an available 4.0 man in the 8.5 division.

If you are available and might be interested please contact:
Ruth Smith
231-331-6810
rasmithtennis@charter.net

Team Captain Alert !!

2008-02-12T08:03:00.000-05:00

Team Captains for USTA League - Immediate action is needed from any 2008 USTA League Captain who has not yet registered with the USTA League Coordinator. Please contact the League Coordinator immediately to register your team for 2008 play.

To decide what teams will be playing at which locations it is imperative the number of teams registered at each level be known.

If you have not had direct communication with Nancy Butson, USTA League Coordinator, acknowledging your “team registration” please contact her immediately.

Nancy Butson
230 Golfview Lane
Elk Rapids, MI 49629-9566
phone: 231-264-5469
Email: nmtanancy@charter.net

Get ready for "The Bob"

2008-01-24T08:37:00.000-05:00

"The Bob" Tournament, a charity event in Northern Michigan, will once again be held at the Grand Traverse Resort on February 22-24. The tournament features mens, womens, and mixed doubles draws, and is open to all players over the age of 18. Junior Scholarships will be awarded at the Saturday night banquet.

Men's - Open, 8.5, 7.5 and 6.0
Women's - 8.5, 7.5 and 6.0
Mixed - 8.5, 7.5 and 6.0

For further information please email Ruth Smith at rasmithtennis@charter.net or call (231) 331-6810. Please go to the below listed link for registration information.

"The Bob" Registration

Northern Michigan Junior Indoor - March 14-16, 2008

2008-01-23T15:39:00.001-05:00

Bring your racquets and maybe your skis! The snow is great, and so is the tennis. This tournament is a level 4 District tournament.

BG 16 U is being held at Thunder Bay in Alpena, Vicki Lampel, Director

BG 14 U is being held at Bay Tennis & Fitness, Margaret Ruemenapp, Director

BG 12 U is being held at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, Chris Michalowski, director.

BG 10 U is being held at The Grand Traverse YMCA, Tom van Deinse, Director

All divisions are FMLC. Draws will be posted on the "TennisLink" site for all divisions. Go to the link listed below to register!

Northern Michigan Junior Indoor

Hope to see you all there!

2008 USTA Leagues Dates

2008-01-23T11:33:00.000-05:00

Here is the information regarding USTA Northern Michigan Leagues for 2008. In addition to the leagues listed below, a 4.5 level league will probably be added. Stay tuned for details!

April 12-13 - 3.0 & 4.0 M & W (Alpena / Petoskey)
April 26-27 - 3.5 and 4.5 M & W (Alpena / Petoskey)
May 2-4 - 3.0 & 4.0 M & W (Grand Traverse Resort)
May 16-18 - 3.5 and 4.5 M & W (Grand Traverse Resort)
May 30-June 1 - Senior M & W (Petoskey - Outdoors)
June 14-15 - Super Seniors (Petoskey - Outdoors)
June 14-15 - 2.5 M & W (Petoskey - Outdoors)
June 28-29 - Senior M & W (Petoskey - Outdoors) if needed
July 11-13 - Mixed (Petoskey - Outdoors)
July 26-27 - Mixed (Petoskey - Outdoors)
October 11-12 - Tri Level (Petoskey)

If you have any questions, please call or email Nancy Butson at (231) 264-5469, or nmtanancy@charter.net.