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apology is extended.)From all the input, a “Who’s Who” list

was formulated. It should be noted that thecompilation of players, who either grew upor developed their game in the Southland,includes those who won national titlesand/or held top rankings. Since manySouthern Californians have enjoyed multifac-eted careers, a number of individuals appearin more than one category.

Finally, those currently active in tennis,meaning players such as Dodo Cheney andJeff Tarango, administrators like BobKramer and Bill Rombeau, businessmensuch as Bob Shafer, media like Lisa Dillmanand Bill Dwyre, coaches such as RobertLansdorp and special people like JohnComan and Carol Schneider, have notbeen listed.

To more fully appreciate their talents,the players who have made a differenceshould be recognized by era. As an exam-ple, in the early 1900s, Alphonzo Bell was asignificant performer and so was Mary K.Browne.The Bundy family, Tom on the men’sside and May Sutton Bundy along with hersisters Florence Sutton, Ethel Sutton Bruceand Violet Sutton Doeg were names of notein the ‘20s and the ‘30s. The Doegs (John,Doris and May Hope Doeg) added to theexcellence of the period in their own right.

Alan Herrington, who in time would be aforce administratively, was a part of the ‘20spicture, as were Ellsworth Vines and KeithGledhill. Midge Van Ryn Buck and EleanorTennant, who after her playing days wouldearn more acclaim as a coach than a player(Maureen Connolly was her protegé), weresimilarly formidable. The next decade found

This spring with attention focusing onthe Southern California Tennis Hall ofFame induction taking place at theRiviera Country Club on July 20th, I

began to think about individuals who havemade an impact on the game locally.Southern California has always been at theforefront of what is taking place in the sport.This is true whether the discussion concernsoutstanding players, administrators, businessleaders, media members, coaches or thediverse collection of special people who callthe section home. Each in his or her ownway has played a role in making tennis andSouthern California synonymous.

Because of the sheer number of peopleinvolved, formulating an all-inclusive list, run-ning from 1900-2000, is a daunting task.More to the point, an individual well knownfor work in Bakersfield may not have thesame reputation in San Diego. As a result, itwould be easy to overlook someone of localimportance. In an effort to avoid that situa-tion, the opinions of a group of expertsincluding Jack Kramer, Pat Yeomans andWilliam J. Kellogg, among others, weresolicited. (For those who somehow slippedthrough and are not recognized, a sincere (continued on page 4)

SoCal So Good M a r k W i n t e r s

Southern California has always been at

the forefront of what is taking place

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Jack Tidball at UCLA.

Florence Sutton, Violet Sutton Doeg, and Ethel Sutton Bruce. Photos from the Pat Yeomans Collection.

JUNE 2002

SCTANewsletter

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Annual Meetinghe 115th Annual Southern

California Tennis Association

Annual Meeting recognized

those who do so much each year to

make the game better in the section.

At the gathering the following were

honored: Paul Xanthos - Lifetime

Achievement Award; the Fred Brown’s -

Family of the Year; Braemar Country

Club - Organization of the Year; Chris

Surapol and Lori Stern - Evelyn

Houseman Junior Sportsmanship Award;

Goran Andrijasevic - NTRP Service

Award; Danyiel Callaghan, Margaret Kelly

and Daisy Lee - USA Team Tennis Service

Award; Challengers Boys & Girls Club

and Gertrude Pomish - Amateur Athletic

Foundation/National Junior Tennis League

Service Award; Wilbur May Foundation -

Multicultural Service Award; Mark

McCampbell and Butch Young - Promo-

tion of Competitive Tennis Service

Award; Karlyn Pipes-Neilsen - USA 1-2-3

Service Award; Heidi Stryker - Adult

League Service Award; John Thau -

Community Tennis Development Service

Award.

Lifetime Achievement Award winner PaulXanthos and Southern California TennisAssociation president Bill Rombeau.Photos: Cynthia Lum

USA TeamTennis ServiceAward winnerDaisy Lee.

USA Team Tennis Service Award winner Margaret Kelly.

Evelyn Houseman JuniorSportsmanshipAward winner Chris Surapol.

Evelyn Houseman JuniorSportsmanshipAward winner Lori Stern.

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Southern California Tennis Association executive director Henry Talbert (back left) with the Fred Browns who wereFamily of the Year.

Lou Dantzler accepted theAmateur Athletic Foundation/National Junior Tennis LeagueService Award for theChallengers Boys & Girls Club.

Mercedes-Benz CupActivities Calendar

With defending champion AndreAgassi and the world’s No. 1

ranked player Lleyton Hewitt, along withGustavo Kuerten, Andy Roddick, Jan-Michael Gambill and Tommy Haas set toappear, the 76th annual Mercedes-BenzCup, which takes place at the LosAngeles Tennis Center-UCLA, July 19-28,will be an outstanding affair. Here is a listof the tournament activities.

July 19 “All American Shoot-Out” for Main Draw singles wild card: Noon–3:00 pm (Free to the public).

July 20-21 Qualifying Matches; 9:00 am– 5:00 pm (Sunday - play starts at Noon; free to the public).

July 21 Wilson Youth & Family Tennis Clinic; 10:00–11:30 am; Sunset RecreationCenter Courts (Free to the public).

July 22 Racquet Day (Donate a service-able racquet - receive one free ticket forthe day session). UCLA Bruin Day

July 22 High School Day

July 22 “A Night At The Net”, a specialevening featuring some of the tourna-ment’s and show business’ biggest names joining forces to benefit MusiCares; 7:30 pm.

July 23 Pavilion’s Kids Day with free admission to youngsters under 16; chaperones $5.00.

July 23 Racquet Day (Donate a serviceableracquet and receive one free ticket for the day session).

July 24 adidas Youth Day.

July 25 Senior Day (individuals 50 and over); tennis and 10:00 am brunch with Vic Braden; $25 per person.

July 26 Ladies Day: a one-hour on-court clinic; a catered luncheon and an oppor-tunity to watch the day session matches.Attendees will also be able to choose either a manicure or massage after the morning activities; $75 per person.

July 26 USTA Membership Apprecia-tion Day.

July 26 Family Day.

For information about tournamenttickets or any of the listed programs,call (310) 824-1010 or toll free (877) LATENNIS.

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Once again, as part of the effort tomake opportunities accessible for a

wide range of players, a series of Pre-Qualifying tournaments leading up to the76th Mercedes-Benz Cup will be offered insix Southern California counties. The systemworks as follows:

● You may enter any number of events, aslong as the ones chosen do not have con-flicting dates.

● The singles winner and finalist, and thewinning doubles team from each Pre-Qualifying event will have the opportunity toenter the Wild Card Tournament scheduledJuly 11-14, at the Los Angeles Tennis Club.

● The winner of the Wild Card singles eventwill earn a spot in the Mercedes-Benz CupQualifying, scheduled July 20-21, at the SunsetCanyon Courts on the UCLA campus.

● The winner of the Wild Card doublesevent will have the opportunity to play inthe doubles “Shoot-Out” at the Mercedes-Benz Cup, tentatively scheduled Sundayafternoon, July 21. The winning team in the“Shoot-Out” will earn a spot in the doublesmain draw.

● Each player who enters a Pre-Qualifyingevent will receive a Mercedes-Benz Cup T-shirt and coupons redeemable for compli-mentary tickets to the first several days ofthe tournament.

J u n e 1 - 2 , 8 - 9Fallbrook Tennis ChampionshipsSite : Fallbrook Tennis Club2141 South Mission Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028-0763Contact: Dorothy Roth (760) 728-1100Entry fee: Singles - $28; Doubles - $34/teamChecks payable to: Fallbrook Tennis ClubSend entries to: Dorothy Roth, Fallbrook Tennis Club,PO Box 763, Fallbrook, CA 92028-0763Entry deadline: May 22

J u n e 1 - 2 , 8 - 9Site : Oxnard Tennis Center801 Hobson Way, Oxnard, CA 93030 Contact: Mark McCampbell or Julien Heine(805) 483-2600Entry fee: Singles - $25; Doubles - $30/teamChecks payable to: Tennis mAcademySend entries to: Tennis mAcademy at Oxnard TennisCenter. Entry deadline: May 25

J u n e 3 - 7Site: Cal State - Los Angeles 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032Contact: Tina Karwasky (323) 343-3094Entry fee: Singles - $25; Doubles - $30/teamChecks payable to: CSLA Tennis

Send entries to: Tina Karwasky, TennisCoach,Cal State - LA. Entry deadline: May 21

J u n e 8 - 1 4Kern County Singles ChampionshipsSite: Bakersfield Racquet Club1660 Pine Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301Contact: Teri Lynott - (661) 325-8652Entry fee: Singles - $18Checks payable to: Bakersfield Racquet ClubSend entries to: Teri Lynott, Bakersfield Racquet Club.Entry deadline: May 28

J u n e 1 0 - 1 6Site: Harvard Recreation Center1533 West 62nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90047 Contact: William Jenkins III - (213) 389-6522Entry fee: Singles - $25; Doubles - $30/teamChecks payable to: Southwest Tennis PatronsSend entries to: Don Bly, 3756 A Lockland Dr.,Los Angeles, CA 90008. Entry deadline: May 25

J u n e 1 7 - 2 3Site: Pacific Palms Tennis Center1 Industry Hills Parkway, Industry, CA 91744Contact: Pam Austin - (626) 854-2360Entry fee: Singles - $30; Doubles - $35/teamChecks payable to: IHTCSend entries to: Pam Austin,Pacific Palms Tennis Center.Entry deadline: June 4

J u l y 8 - 1 0Site: Balboa Park17015 Burbank Blvd., Encino, CA 91316Contact: Annette Buck (310) - 208-3838 X 224Entry fee: Singles - $25; Doubles - $30/teamChecks payable to: Mercedes-Benz CupSend entries to: Annette Buck, SCTA,PO Box 240015, Los Angeles, CA 90024-9115Entry deadline: June 25

M e r c e d e s - B e n z

Mercedes-Benz Cup Pre-Qualifying EventsA n n e t t e B u c k

Ball Boy/GirlOpportunity

The Mercedes-Benz Cup is lookingfor ball boys and girls to work atthe July 20-28 event. To participate,a youngster must be at least 12years-old and attend one of the fol-lowing try-outs:

La Cienega Tennis Center - June 15 at 2:00 PM

Los Angeles Tennis Center - UCLAJuly 7 at 9:00 AM

For more information, call (310) 824-1010.

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SoCal So Good By the ‘30s, almost every U.S. junior boy’schampion came from this section and he usedto say, ‘the girls are even better’. For over 40years, his badge of accomplishment was juniordevelopment. It is the most significant part ofthe story to be told about Southern Californiaand Perry Jones is entitled to the credit for it.”

The section has always been an incredi-ble mix of cultures and ethnicity. With time,

awareness increasedand the game benefit-ed. Pete Brown, amember of the SCTABoard of Directors,recalled the late ‘50s,saying “I had just got-ten out of the serviceand remember thatAfrican Americans didn’t go beyondWestern or CrenshawAvenues. That was the

cut-off, so most ofus played at Expo-sition Park wherethe Sports Arena islocated today. Someof us also went toRoss Snyder, WillRogers and SlausonParks. By the timethe ‘60s camearound, things reallystarted to change.”

The ‘70s found an ever-youthful Gonzalezalong with kids like Jimmy Connors and BillyMartin showing their stuff. Tracy Austin wasthe “Wunderkind”. Patti Hogan, along withJanice Metcalf, Peggy Michel and Janet

(continued from front page)Gene Mako, Bobby Riggs and Jack Tidballamong the on-court leaders. Gracyn WheelerKelleher was impressive during that period,too. The ‘40s proved to be a golden timethanks to the play of Kramer, Ted Schroeder,Bob Falkenburg and Pancho Gonzalez.Gussy Moran was a headliner for her shortsand Louise Brough Clappfor her shots.

Herb Flam, AlexOlmedo and Gil Shea;players from the intercol-legiate ranks, were a bigpart of the ‘50s storylocally. Beverly BakerFleitz, Barbara BreitGordon, Sally MooreHuss, Anita Kanter, NancyChaffee Kiner and JuliaSampson made their markat the same time. Theintercollegiate theme con-tinued into the ‘60s whereBill Bond, Allen Fox, BobLutz, Larry Nagler, DennisRalston and Stan Smithdrew accolades. KarenHantze Susman was a feature performer inthe early part of the decade. Billie Jean Kingbegan what became an all-star career in the‘60s. Carole Caldwell Graebner was also inthe spotlight.

It is easy to assume that SouthernCalifornia has been successful because of abottomless talent pool. While this is true, itis not the sole reason for the section’s supe-riority. “Perry Jones was the SouthernCalifornia Tennis Association secretary–‘Mr.Secretary’ that’s how the players referred tohim–and he ran the show with an ironhand,” explained former USTA and SouthernCalifornia Tennis Association president theHonorable Robert Kelleher. “He becameinvolved at the first Pacific Southwest in 1927.

Newberry were also solid during the‘70s. Tim Pawsat and Jim Pugh gaineddoubles notice in the ‘80s. At the sametime, Leigh Anne Eldredge, DebbieGraham, Stephanie London and CammyMacGregor earned their fair shareof acclaim.

While many of the men from theperiod are still competing, the ‘90sfound Ditta Huber, Nicole Hummel, KeriPhebus and Laxmi Poruri collectingraves, then leaving the game.

“Just look at the records fromthe mid-thirties to the present andsee who the top players have been,”Kelleher suggested. “The top five inthe rankings, and often more, werefrom California. Some came fromNorthern California, but they played

and improved in Southern California.That’s why local tennis has been out-standing.”

The same can be said for all of thosewho have been involved in the game locally.

On July 20th at the Riviera Country Club, the Southern California Tennis Association’s Hall of Fame

will induct: Louise Brough Clapp, Jon Douglas, Carl Earn, Allen Fox and Karen Hantze Susman.

For information about the Induction Gala Dinner and Ceremony contact (310) 208-3838.

H a l l O f F a m e I n d u c t i o n G a l a

Darlene Hard

Bob Lutz

Dennis Ralston

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SoCal So GoodP L A Y E R S

Men: 1900 until 1920Alphonzo BellTom Bundy

Women: 1900 until 1920Mary K. BrowneEthel Sutton BruceMay Sutton BundyMarion Jones FarquharFlorence Sutton

Ruby Bishop BixlerEthel Sutton BruceMay Sutton BundyJo CruickshankDoris DoegMay Hope DoegViolet Sutton DoegGracyn Wheeler KelleherBonnie MillerElizabeth “Bunny” RyanEleanor TennantBarbara Winslow

Myron McNamaraNolan McQuownRoy McQuownGene MakoSam MatchTed OlewineAlex OlmedoBudge PattyBobby PerezBob PerryDennis Ralston

Hugh StewartAllen TongJim WadeRoger Werksman

Women: 1940 until 1960Pauline Betz AddieMimi ArnoldLouise Brough ClappMaureen ConnollyBeverly Baker FleitzBarbara Breit Gordon

Gracyn Wheeler KelleherNancy Chaffee KinerGussy MoranHelen Pastall PerezMary Arnold PrentissEleanor PurdyJulia SampsonJane StantonElizabeth StruthersKaren Hantze SusmanPat Canning ToddBarbara Green WeigandtMen: 1960 until 1980Jeff AustinSteve AvoyerRoy BarthPaul BernsteinDick BohrnstedtBill Bond

Lloyd BourneMichael BriggsElty BrownCarlos CarriedoPaul ChamberlinChris ChapinJimmy ConnorsJerry CromwellBill DavidsonJohn DavisBob DelgadoJon DouglasFred DrillingMichael FalbergSteve FiskeJohn FortSteve FosterAllen FoxMike FranksDrew GitlinPancho GonzalezJacque GrigryChico HageyPeter HerrmannMike NissleyJim HobsonGary JohnsonLarry KingBob KriessMike KriessTom KriessBob LutzDon LutzBruce MansonPaul MarienthalBilly MartinBill MazeSteve MottLarry NaglerDon PaulsenSteve PottsWalter RedondoJack Lynch and Jack Kramer Welby Van Horn and Larry Hall

Budge Patty

Men: 1940 until 1960Ed AtkinsonGlenn BassettNoel BrownBob CarrothersTom ChambersEarl CochellBob DelgadoJon DouglasCarl EarnBob FalkenburgTom FalkenburgHerb FlamAllen FoxMike FranksDavid FreemanPancho GonzalezBen GorchakoffGreg GrantJacque GrigryLarry HallJoe HuntEarthna JacquetFrank Johnson Oscar JohnsonJack KramerElbert LewisRon LivingstonJimmy McDaniel

Bobby RiggsChuck RombeauTed SchroederPancho SeguraGilbert SheaJohn Shea

Men:1920 until 1940Willis AndersonH.W. BondRay CaseyJohn Hope DoegDavid FreemanKeith GledhillBen GorchakoffBob HarmanJulius HeldmanAlan HerringtonJoe HuntJack KramerArt KussmanElbert LewisJack LynchGene MakoTed OlewineBobby RiggsTed SchroederHarvey SnodgrassLes StoefenJack TidballWelby Van HornEllsworth VinesLouis Wetherell

Women: 1920 until 1940

Carolin Babcock

Darlene HardJulie HaywardLee HudsonSally Moore HussJoan JohnsonAnita Kanter

May Sutton BundyMary K. Browne Tom Bundy

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SoCal So Good

David ReedJim RombeauHoward SandsRandy SchneiderHoward SchoenfieldDavid SieglerStan SmithHugh StewartDoug SykesBrian TeacherEliot TeltscherJohn TidballSteve TidballRandy ThomasRobert Van’t HofButch WaltsPerry Wright

Women: 1960 until 1980Julie AnthonyLea AntonopolisMimi ArnoldPam AustinTracy AustinPatty BarthCamille BenjaminRobyn BerreyKathy BlakeSue BoyleCarol ChristianPat CodySandy CollinsKaren DawsonDiane DesforAnna Lucia FernandezCecilia FernandezElisa Fernandez

Margaret FredericksTory FretzGretchen GaltCarole Caldwell GraebnerStephanie GrantWhitney GrantBetty Ann GrubbCari Hagey Susan HageyBarbara HallquistDarlene HardStephanie HargesKathy HarterJulie HaywardMimi HenreidKelly HenryPatti HoganTerry HolladayJean InezVicki JensenKim JonesCollette KavanaughKristien KemmerBillie Jean KingAnn LebedeffJanet LagasseLynn LewisTrey LewisStacy MargolinJanice MetcalfPeggy MichelJanet NewberrySherrie PruittMarita RedondoBarbara Browning RohlandLori Sherbeck

Maureen Connolly

Geri ShepardShelly StillmanMaggie TaylorPam TeeguardenLaurie TenneyRobin TenneyPaulette VerzinRobin WhiteAndrea Buchanan WhitmoreKathy Chabot WilletteVal Ziegenfuss

Men: 1980 to presentBrad AckermanChuck AdamsEric AmendLarry BarnettJonathan CanterJimmy ConnorsKen DillerAnthony EmersonMatt FroomanWoody HuntKelly JonesJerome Jones

Ania BleszynskiCarrie CrisellLeigh Anne EldredgeElizabeth EvansAnna Maria FernandezCammy FoleyAngelica GavaldonAkiko GoodenDebbie GrahamCinda GurneyMelissa GurneyKelly HenryCarol HeynenTerry HolladayDitta HuberNicole HummelCheryl JonesLaura KimelBillie Jean KingShandra LivingstonNicole LondonStephanie LondonCammie MacGregorGretchen Magers

Marianne WerdelKimberly Wilson

A DMINI S TR ATOR S

Sally AllenJoe Bixler Linda Crosby Alan HerringtonJim HillmanCornwell JacksonPerry JonesRoger Ward

BUSINESSL E A DER S

Cap BestenlehnerJoe BixlerArt BrunnerGene EdwardsWilbur JohnsArzy KunzGene MakoRunar OhlsGeorge PeeblesBill ScottClyde Walker

M E D I A

Mel DurslagFran FroehlicherBill HenryFred Kinne Barry LorgeJeff Prugh

COACHES /TE ACHER S

Bill AckermanGlenn BassettAl BrayMarty BrayRay CaseyEd CollinsGeorge ConwayNorville CraigScotty DeedsCarl EarnFrank FosterAllen FoxBob HarmanJohn HowardJoan JohnsonCheryl JonesHank KriegerRuss LanthorneWynn MaceMyron McNamaraJ.D. MorganBen PressBob RumpGeri ShepardDick SkeenHarvey SnodgrassTani Tanasescu

Eleanor TennantGeorge ToleyJim VerdieckClyde WalkerKen WaltsHans Wichary

S PECI A L PEOPL E

Paul ArroyoGeorge BarnesEster BartoshMilo BekinsPowell BlankenshipTheris BrownBob CarrothersDoris CookJulie CopelandJune Holmes CrowAndy DavidsonHugh EvansJinx FalkenburgOmar FareedCharlie FarrellWillis FinellWilbur FolsomAlex GordonHal GorhamBob HageyThelner HooverEvelyn HousemanGertrude IrishGordon JorgensonRon KatzWilliam S. KelloggFred LambEtta LewisLake LovelaceJack LynchHarry MaidenMaurice McLoughlinBarbara MacnairDavid MayGeorge MazeWalter MichelTerry MullinCorky MurdockSyd NiemanBen ParksCindy ParksGeorge RichardsStephen RoyceJohn SissonTed StoglinLeonard StrausReese TaylorEleese ThorntonBill TildenRoxie TurpinVi WalkerWalter WesbrookHazel WightmanGeorge WernhamVan Zerbe

Joe Hunt

Billy MartinScott MelvilleTim PawsatGlenn PetrovicJim PughFrank SalazarTim TrigueiroRobert Van’t HofDarren Yates

Women: 1980 to present

Tracy AustinAmanda Basica

Anne MallSue PendoKeri PhebusNoel PorterLaxmi PoruriVeena PrabhakarStephanie ReheLaura RichardsLee Ann RostovskyPaula SmithDebbie SpenceJulie Tulberg

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As far back as I can remember–in factmuch longer than that–San Diegohas been loaded with gifted tennis

players. It should be. It has great public ten-nis facilities, a large population base and thebest weather in the country. However, SanDiego has never been afforded the respect itdeserves. I should know, because during myjunior days I was humbled over and over byplayers who called San Diego home (and Icame from Los Angeles County which Ithought was home to the best tennis playersin the world).

It all began when I was ten years old.At that age I could handle most local playersmy age and was very competitive with play-ers several years older. My dad decided itwas time to enter my first tournament – thevenerable La Jolla July 4th Tennis Champion-ship run by former French Doubles champi-on, Bob Perry. I journeyed to La Jolla withhigh hopes and dreams of grandeur. Theywere soon dashed when I encountered atall–at least a foot taller than I was at thetime–slender fellow with a perfect surfer tanand golden locks to match – born and bredin San Diego. Peter Hofman dispatched me

6-0, 6-0, but it really wasn’t even that close.I went back to the drawing board.

A couple of years later, I had achieved atop 10 ranking in Southern California andwas playing the best tennis of my life. Mydad entered me in a tournament nearGlendale and I proceeded to beat the No. 4and No. 2 seeds in succession. In the nextround I was to face an unknown San Diegan,(unknown to me, but not to others). I wasfull of confidence, sure that he would fall justas the others had. I was 12 at the time andreported for my match to find another giant(my mother swears to this day that he need-ed a shave).

No problem I said to myself – "Thebigger they are, the harder they fall". Well,you have to be able to touch the ball tomake them fall and Randy Thomas musthave laughed to himself as he bounced histopspin serves and groundstrokes over myhead in another 6-0, 6-0 humiliation. Later,I discovered that Thomas would typically gothrough the entire tournament year, fromthe 12s to the 16s, barely losing six games intotal. He was a force to be reckoned withas he dominated tennis in his age groups ona national level for years. Back to the draw-ing board again.

I played and practiced hard. I did manychin-ups trying to add some height to myframe as I continued to improve. By my lastyear in the 14s, I was feeling pretty goodagain and entered the Southern CaliforniaJunior Championships held at the LosAngeles Tennis Club. Once again, I cruisedthrough the draw for awhile. I thought Iknew everyone on the circuit. Seeing anunknown name in the next round I smiledwith glee but had a slightly unsettled feelingwhen I saw that he came from La Jolla.

No matter, I was sure I would advance,and boasted to Joe Bixler, the tournamentdirector at the time, that I had a greatchance of making it to the next round.When I told him that I was playing a fellownamed Chico Hagey, he coughed politely andmuttered something about not taking thismatch for granted. His words came back tohaunt me as, once again, I discovered yetanother remarkable talent from San Diego.

Back to the drawing boards. (As an aside,Hagey would reach the NCAA singles finalas a Stanford freshman.)

I could go on and on in this vein but,you can see why I developed such a healthyrespect for San Diego players. I solved theproblem for awhile by going to college onthe east coast. I had a pretty good recordbecause there were not many San Dieganswandering around in the snow. After collegeI returned to California and had a brain-storm. “If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em.” Imoved to San Diego.

After moving, I routinely ran intoplayers I hadn’t heard of in years, whogave me fits. People like Rick Evans, JohnWright, John Grout, Jack Rathburn and onand on. The experiences made metougher, and I started to feel more andmore like a San Diegan. Certainly, I couldboast that I was the best player in myfamily and maybe, just maybe I wouldsomeday be able to teach someone fromLos Angeles about San Diego tennis. Iwas really starting to get my confidenceback, but I should have known better.

One day, I was looking for a game andran across my cousin who had just come offthe beach after surfing. I had heard that heplayed a good game of tennis so I asked himif he wouldn’t mind hitting a few. He told methat he had left his racquets at home andhadn’t played in several months but said hewould give it a try if he could borrow one ofmy racquets. I agreed to this and we wentin search of a court. When we found one,he pointed out that he didn’t have a pair oftennis shoes but he could at least hit withme for a few minutes in his bare feet. I wasdesperate so I accepted his offer. One thingled to another and I soon found myself spin-ning my racquet to determine sides. Weended up playing a match, me in my perfectwhite outfit against Chris Wyer in his bathingsuit and bare feet. Needless to say, it wasback to the drawing boards again.

All these experiences have made merealize that San Diego tennis is trulyoutstanding and it is the basis of mymotto: “Beware of surfers walking bythe tennis courts!”

San Diego Is Deserving...W i l l i a m J . K e l l o g g

William J. Kellogg and Randy Thomas.

B. A re-examination of the age-eligibilityrules needs to be part of the process of re-defining the junior competitive structure.

C. Ranking procedures should have thefollowing attributes:

1. Should encourage tournament play.

2. Should encourage head-to-head play.

3. Should reward winning rounds intournaments.

4. Should assign weights to tourna-ments.

5. Should NOT punish losses.

D. Sections should be consulted to ensurethat a “one-size-fits-all” approach isn’tadopted.

Senior International CompetitionThere were many new and far-reachingdevelopments in this area caused by budg-et cuts at both the International TennisFederation (ITF) and USTA level. Becausethe ITF lost a major corporate sponsor,team competitions will be held everyother year beginning in 2003.

Group A (35 to 50 age groups) willhold their competitions in Germany fromAugust 11 to 18, 2003.

Group B (55 to 85 age groups) willhold their competitions in Philadelphiaimmediately following the US Open in2004.

It is not known how the ITF WorldIndividual Championships will fit into thenew format, but it is anticipated they mayalso be held in alternating years in con-junction with the cup competitions.

The USTA budget for senior cup com-petitions has been reduced by 70%. Closescrutiny of all expenses will be required.Specifically, teams will be reduced from

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Sectional Delegates MeetingsThree key issues were discussed: I. TheBudgeting Process; II. Organization Member-ship Approval; III. Junior Rankings (regardingLevel 5 and Level 6 events).

Budgeting Process

At the Semi-Annual meeting in New York,delegates expressed their frustration withthe way the USTA developed its AnnualBudget. Lack of timely input opportunities,inability to collect sufficient details andbudget surprises (including anticipated cuts)were some of the concerns. As a result, thedelegates initiated a call item that wouldrequire ratification of the budget by theExecutive Committee, before it could be putinto effect. This had been solely in the handsof the Board of Directors.

USTA president Merv Heller created atask force to study the issue. The recom-mendations produced a measure of com-fort among the sections that budgetaryconcerns will be satisfactorily addressed inthe future. After a great deal of discus-sion, it was ultimately agreed to postponeenactment of the call.

Delegates requested that three new peoplebe added to the Budget Committee: (1) a sec-tion President, (2) a section ExecutiveDirector and (3) a Delegate - one chosenfrom a large, medium and small section. It waslater noted that the section Presidents made arequest that called for three sectionalPresidents to sit on the Budget Committeewith no representation from either theDelegates or the Executive Directors. Therewas no resolution of this issue.

Organization(al) Membership ApprovalRecently, the USTA changed the applica-tion process for Organization member-ship so the sections were bypassed. Thenew situation left the sections with no say inwho becomes an Organization member.This is a problem because the definition of

an Organization member is broad.During discussions, it was pointed outthat sections have the ability to set theirown guidelines regarding Organizationalmembers who are entitled to a vote. Therequirements may vary from section tosection. The current process was deemedworkable, but sections were encouragedto address the issue locally because fur-ther study is needed.

Junior Rankings (regarding Level 5 and Level 6 events)

At the Semi-Annual Meeting, delegatespassed a resolution calling for rankingdata input of all divisions, in any tourna-ment, that has an event designated Level5. This would mean that the entire tour-nament would then be deemed a Level 5tournament. The Junior CompetitionCommittee and the USTA staff essential-ly disregarded this resolution and adopt-ed its own standards for ranking datainput. This development upset the dele-gates and another resolution, with a sim-ilar message, was issued. It is unclearwhether the resolution will have any sig-nificant impact on the process.

Player Development (HighPerformance Tennis)

A General Session entitled “A LegendaryConversation: Up Close with Jack Kramer”was very well received. During the presenta-tion Kramer candidly expressed his thoughtson the junior development process.

An Open Forum, conducted by the HighPerformance Task Force, provided newdirector, Paul Annacone with an opportu-nity to listen to opinions and discuss thefollowing:

A. Simplification of the junior competi-tive structure, procedures and rulesis imperative.

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The following is a summary, (prepared by Southern California Tennis AssociationUSTA delegate William J. Kellogg), of issues that were addressed at the USTA

Annual Meeting held at Marco Island, Florida.

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B. $400 for tournaments with 9to 15 players.

C. $600 for tournaments with 16to 31 players.

D. $800 for tournaments with 32to 63 players.

E. $1,000 for tournaments with 64 ormore players.

RankingsVery few appeals were submitted thisyear. It is expected that the USTA willmove to fully computerized rankingsbeginning in 2003. For 2002, additionalweight is expected to be placed on thecomputer ranking values for the finalrankings. It was also agreed that the rulerequiring play in two sections to be eligi-ble for a national ranking be waived in

cases when a player competes in twonational tournaments held in the samesection. The results from the ITF WorldChampionships held in the United Stateswill be counted for rankings.

AwardsThe committee has established new awardcategories: Senior Service Award andGold Slam Award. Selection criteria arein the process of being developed for thefirst award. The Gold Slam award will bepresented to seniors who win all four sur-face championships in their age division inthe same year.

Tournament EvaluationsIt is expected that additional evalua-tion of National tournaments will be con-ducted in the coming years.

Castillo And FoxJoin Board

B ob Shafer, chairman of theSouthern California Tennis

Association Nominating Committee,announced that Paul Castillo, CaliforniaInterscholastic Federation assistantcommissioner of athletics, and AllenFox, former NCAA winner, collegecoach, author and 2002 SouthernCalifornia Tennis Association Hall ofFame inductee, were elected to theSCTA Board of Directors in February.

UCLA420 Charles E. Young Drive West Los Angeles, CA 90024

(310) 208-3838 Website: usta.com/scta

Mark Winters - Executive Editor

Henry Talbert - Executive DirectorAnnette Buck - Director Adult & Senior TennisJohn Lansville - Manager of High Performance

Arlene Barco, Kerry Blum, Dona Garcia-Egger,Martha Katsufrakis, Julie Oshiro Kenton, SilkaKurth, Alyssa Philipson and Lesley Waite

S T A F F

C O N T R I B U T O R S

Quite A Run

Those calling the SouthernCalifornia Tennis Association overthe past 11 years have usually

been greeted by a friendlyvoice, one that always seemedable to direct an inquiry tothe right individual oranswer a perplexing ques-tion. As you can imagine,hence the phrase “havebeen greeted...”, a changehas taken place. CarmenJohns, who had handledthe telephones andMembership Services,retired at the end of April.

“It has been like mysecond home,” said Johns. “I

have had many interestingexperiences and have had a

chance to meet some very spe-cial people. It has been great fun.

My time with the Association willnever be forgotten.”

four to three players. Team captains will beretained for the time being, but may ulti-mately become “playing captains”. Given thesituation, creating publicity for the teams isbeing emphasized as a shared responsibility.

Adult/Senior CompetitionCommittee

Budget Cuts

There will be reduced funding for nationaltournaments, tournament director’s work-shops, NTRP zonal team competitions,and the Doubles Intersectionals. As aresult, the funding formula for NationalChampionships has been reworkedbased on the number of entries in eachtournament:

A. $200 for tournaments with 8 playersor less.

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Carmen Johns Photo: Mark Winters

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100thSectional

Championships

The Southern California JuniorSectional Championships, which will

take place June 22-30, celebrates its100th anniversary this year. Winners ofthe prestigious tournament include JackKramer,Tracy Austin, Michael Chang andLindsay Davenport. Head-Penn willagain be the presenting sponsor whichmeans all participants will receive atournament T-shirt. Don’t miss anopportunity to participate in the biggestand best junior sectional event in theworld. Enter today at www.usta.comor http://scta.usta.com. Contact JohnLansville at (310) 208-3838 Ext. 232with questions.

H i g h P e r f o r m a n c e

J o h n L a n s v i l l e

The Nike Junior Tour (NJT) is a threetournament series that gives Boy’s and

Girl’s 12s and 14s players (one from each division), who earn the most points, spots inthe Nike Junior Tour National MastersChampionships. The tournament, whichtakes place at Stanford University inSeptember, will provide travel expenses,along with room and board, for a sec-tion appointed coach and those whoqualify. The four National MastersChampionships winners will participate inthe Nike Junior Tour International MastersChampionships involving 25 countries inNovember.

Nike Junior Tour Tournaments:

J u l y 1 - 568th Santa Ana Junior Tournament

A u g u s t 1 7 - 1 8 , 2 4 - 2 526th Cerritos Summer JuniorTournament

A u g u s t 1 9 - 2 313th Todd Short Memorial JuniorTournament

For more information go to the NJT web-site at www.njtusa.com or the SCTA web-site at scta.usta.com. Note: Check theSouthern California Tournament Directoryfor entry details.

The Novice Circuit:Something New

The Novice Circuit is a new program forbeginners. Patterned after the successful

format that has been used in the San DiegoDistrict for some time, youngsters have achance to play round-robin matches over aone or two day period. The purpose is toprovide entry level pre-Satellite tournamentcompetition. If you would like more infor-mation about this innovative offering, callJohn Lansville or Darren Potkey at (310)208-3838 at Exts. 232 or 222

The 2002 Competition Training Centerseason is well underway and it promis-

es to be one of the finest in recent mem-ory. Many of Southern California's best 13& Under players are involved, competingagainst one another in practice andagainst other CTC teams in weekendmatches. The season culminates with theJamboree in June. Orange County (coachedby Hank Lloyd) is the defending champi-on. This year's team features SteveJohnson, Jr., who recently won the USTABoy’s 12 Winter Supernational singles titlein Tucson, Arizona.

One of the highlights of the earlyseason was a match in which SanFernando Valley (coached by Eric Mann)defeated South Bay/Los Angeles (coachedby Chuck Kingman) 31-28. The contestwas not decided until the mixed doubleswas played. Both teams are stocked withtalent and will play a role in determiningwhich CTC will call itself this year’sSouthern California champion.

For more information about Compe-tition Training Centers, contact DarrenPotkey at (310) 208-3838 Ext. 222.

Anne Yelsey will be one of the standoutsplaying the Junior Sectionals.Photo: Jerry Lowe

Nike Tour

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Prince is back as sponsor of the DoublesGrand Prix. The goal is for a team to

accumulate enough points to qualify forthe season ending Grand Prix MastersChampionships. With the importanceplaced on doubles by college coaches,competitors will have an opportunity toincrease their tennis scholarship potentialby playing the circuit. Those who take partwill also find their single’s skills improvingbecause they can work on differentaspects of the game such as the serve andvolley. Don't miss the chance to improve,have fun and become a Prince Doubleschampion.

Prince DoublesGrand Prix

CompetitionTraining Center

Season In Full Swing

D a r r e n P o t k e y

Invitation

National coach Eliot Teltscher invites play-ers ranked in the top 25 of the Boy’s

and Girl’s 14s, 16s and 18s to attend work-outs at the Whittier Narrows TennisCenter every Wednesday from 4:00 pm –7:00 pm. If you are in this group, all youneed to do is show up.

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J u n i o rJuly 1 - 5 (K , P)29th Wilbur Folsom Memorial JuniorTournamentYouth Tennis San Diego, San Diego, CABG18-10s, BG18-12d Entry Fee: S-$28 D-$30Entries close Midnight June 15Make checks to: Youth Tennis San DiegoSend entries to: 4490 W Point Loma Bl.San Diego, CA 92107-1006Contact: Anne Podney (858) 581-3632 Facility (619) 221-9150

J u n i o rJuly 1 - 5 ( N , K , P )68th Santa Ana Junior TournamentSanta Ana Tennis Club, Santa Ana, CABG18-10s, BG14dEntry Fee: S-$24 D-$26 B&G S-12 &14 S-$29Entries close Midnight June 13Make checks to: Alvin Alaman-76Send entries to: PO Box 10816,Santa Ana, CA 92711Contact: Alvin Alaman (714) 541-0503

J u n i o rJuly 5 - 7 ( K , C , P )1st Annual San Luis Obispo Junior ChampionshipsSan Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CABG18-10sd Entry Fee: S-$25 D-$25Entries close Midnight June 22Make checks to: Paul FialaSend entries to: 3745 Orcutt Rd,San Luis Obispo, CA 93401Contact: Paul Fiala (805) 543-9641

J u n i o r S a t e l l i t eJuly 5 - 7

3rd Chapman University Junior SatelliteTournamentChapman University Tennis, Orange, CASatellite BG18-10s, BG18-12d Entry Fee: S-$27 D-$30 Entries close Midnight June 26Make checks to: Panther TennisSend entries to: One University Drive,Orange, CA 92866Contact: Will Marino (714)997-6654

J u n i o r S a t e l l i t eJuly 6 - 7 and July 13 - 14

7th Whittier Narrows Summer JuniorSatellite TournamentWhittier Narrows Tennis Center,South El Monte, CASatellite BG18-8s, BG18-10dEntry Fee: S-$25 D-$30Entries close Midnight June 30Make checks to: West Coast TennisSend entries to: 1201 N Portrero Ave,S El Monte, CA 91733 Contact: Eric Stephens (626) 442-7358

J u n i o rJuly 6 - 7 and July 13 - 14 (K, P)

Beverly Hills Junior TournamentBeverly Hills Tennis Parks Department,Beverly Hills, CA BG18-8s, BG18-10d Entry Fee: S-$30 D-$36Entries close Midnight June 21Make checks to: Beverly Hills TennisSend entries to: 325 S La Cienega Blvd,Beverly Hills, CA 90211-3331Contact: Adam Roach (310) 652-7555

J u n i o rJune 22 - 30

100th Annual Southern California JuniorSectional ChampionshipsUSTA/Southern California SectionLos Caballeros Racquet Club,Fountain Valley, CA BG18-10s, BG18d Entry Fee: S-$25 D-$25 Family (3 or More)-$60Entries close Midnight May 30Make checks to: SCTASend entries to: PO Box 240015,Los Angeles, CA 90024-9115Contact: John Lansville (310) 208-3838

J u n i o rJune 24 - 28 ( K , P )85th Annual La Jolla Junior ChampionshipsLa Jolla Tennis Club, La Jolla, CABG18-10sd Entry Fee: S-$18 D-$20Entries close Midnight June 8Make checks to: La Jolla Tennis ClubSend entries to: 7632 Draper Avenue,La Jolla, CA 92037Contact: Bob Snider (858) 454-4434 Facility (858) 454-4434

J u n i o r S a t e l l i t eJune 28 - 30

Fontana Junior Satellite TournamentMarcos Tennis Academy, Fontana, CASatellite BG18-10sdEntry Fee: S-$20 D-$24Entries close Midnight June 22Make checks to: Marcos RolonSend entries to: 8007 Lomas Court,Fontana, CA 92336Contact: Marcos Rolon (909) 899-1759

J u n i o rJune 29 - July 4 ( K , P )2002 Jackie Tatum Junior Tennis ClassicRancho Cienega Tennis Club,Los Angeles, CA BG18-10sd, X18-10Entry Fee: S-$25 D-$30Entries close Midnight June 21Make checks to: RCTCSend entries to: PO Box 431589,Los Angeles, CA 90043Contact: Claude Tillis (310) 323-4222 Facility (310) 323-4222


21st Peninsula Racquet Club Junior SatellitePeninsula Racquet Club,Rancho Palos Verdes, CASatellite BG18-10s Entry Fee: S-$25 Entries close Midnight June 22Make checks to: Peninsula Racquet ClubJunior Tennis AcademySend entries to: 30850 Hawthorne Bl.Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90274Contact: Keith Oshiro (310) 541-2523 Facility (310) 541-2523

J u n i o r S a t e l l i t eJuly 6 - 7 and July 13 - 14

Canyon Crest Summer Junior Satellite TournamentCanyon Crest Country Club, Riverside, CASatellite BG18-8s Entry Fee: S-$25Entries close Midnight July 2Make checks to: Canyon Crest Country ClubSend entries to: 975 Country Club Dr,Riverside, CA 92506Contact: Brett Stephenson (909) 274-7907

J u n i o rJuly 6 - 7 and July 13 - 14(K, P)

San Diego Summer Junior Open TournamentRancho Bernardo High School,San Diego, CABG18-10sdEntry Fee: S-$30 D-$40 Family 3 or More DiscountEntries close Midnight June 24Make checks to: Play OutsideSend entries to: 1020 Honeysuckle Dr,San Marcos, CA 92069Contact: Kara Williams (760) 744-6215

J u n i o rJuly 8 - 12 ( K , P )12th Colina Del Sol Junior TournamentColina Del Sol Recreation Center,San Diego, CABG18-8s, BG18-10d Entry Fee: S-$22 D-$25Entries close Midnight June 30Make checks to: Colina Del SolSend entries to: 5319 Orange Ave,San Diego, CA 92115Contact: Henry Baisden (619) 563-1860


18th Jack Kramer Club Junior Satellite TournamentKramer Tennis Club, Rolling Hills Ests., CASatellite BG18-10s Entry Fee: S-$25Make checks to: Jack KramerDevelopment FundSend entries to: 11 Montecillo Dr,Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274Contact: Dennis Rizza (310) 326-4404

J u n i o rJuly 8 - 12 (K , P)

71st Los Angeles Metro Junior TournamentLos Angeles City Dept. of Rec. & ParksBG18-10sd, MX18-10d Entry Fee: S-$30 D-$35Entries close Midnight June 20Make checks to: City of L A,Department of Recreation & ParksSend entries to: Municipal Sports-Tennis,3900 W Chevy Chase Dr,Los Angeles, CA 90039Contact: Don Bly (818) 246-4088


City of Orange Summer Junior Satellite TournamentOrange County Tennis Academy,Orange, CASatellite BG18-10s Entry Fee: S-$28

Entries close Midnight July 3Make checks to: Orange County Tennis AcademySend entries to: 1051 Meads,Orange, CA 92869-1610Contact: Mike Nelson (714) 771-2410

J u n i o rJuly 13 - 15 ( K , C )

2nd Annual Santa Ynez Junior Tennis TournamentMatch Play Sports Tennis, Santa Maria, CABG18-10s Entry Fee: S-$25Entries close Midnight July 5Make checks to: Cheryl GunlockSend entries to: PO Box 8333,Santa Maria, CA 93456Contact: Cheryl Gunlock (805) 473-5930

J u n i o r N o v i c eJuly 13 - 14

North Orange County Junior Summer Novice TournamentFullerton Tennis Patrons, Fullerton, CANovice BG18-10sEntry Fee: S-$15Entries close Midnight June 28Make checks to: Fullerton Tennis PatronsSend entries to: Dave Nowick,237 Citrine Court, Gardena, CA 90248Contact: Dave Nowick (714) 402-1006


15th Costa Mesa Junior Satellite TournamentCosta Mesa Tennis Club, Costa Mesa, CASatellite BG18-8s, 1st round consolationEntry Fee: S-$24 Entries close Midnight July 8Make checks to: Hank Lloyd's TennisSend entries to: 880 Junipero Dr,Costa Mesa, CA 92626Contact: Hank Lloyd (714) 557-0211Facility (714) 557-0211

J u n i o rJuly 15 - 19 ( K , P )

17th Fallbrook Junior TournamentFallbrook Tennis Club, Fallbrook, CABG18-8s, BG18-10d, MX18-10dEntry Fee: S-$22 D-$26Entries close Midnight July 5Make checks to: Fallbrook Tennis ClubSend entries to: PO Box 763,Fallbrook, CA 92088Contact: Dorothy Roth (760) 728-1100

J u n i o r - J u n i o r S a t e l l i t eJ u l y 1 5 - 19 ( K , P )

41st Glendora Junior/Junior Satellite ChampionshipsGlendora Tennis Championships,Glendora, CABG18-8s, BG18-10d, MX18d; Satellite BG18-8s, BG18-10d, MX18dEntry Fee: S-$28 D-$32 S & D-$56Entries close Midnight July 1Make checks to: Glendora T.C.Send entries to: 235 La Quinta Dr,Glendora, CA 91741Contact: Paul Baiotto (626) 335-8640

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULES JUNE – AUGUST, 2002 ( pu l l out and save )

J U N I O R S :C= Central Coast, K = K-Swiss, N = Nike and P = Prince

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8th South End Junior Satellite TournamentSouth End Racquet/Health Club,Torrance, CASatellite BG18-8s Entry Fee: S-$25Entries close Midnight July 7Make checks to: S.E.T.A.Send entries to: 2800 Skypark Dr,Torrance, CA 90505Contact: Chuck Kingman (310) 530-0630Facility (310) 530-0630 Fax (310) 325-9421


Cabrillo Racquet Club Junior Satellite TournamentCabrillo Racquet Club, Somis, CASatellite BG18-10s Entry Fee: S-$25 Entries close Midnight July 8Make checks to: Cabrillo Racquet Club Send entries to: Cabrillo Tennis,3945 Clubhouse Dr, Somis, CA 93066Contact: Mark Ellis (805) 485-8801

J u n i o rJuly 18 - 21

1st Annual Coach Jim Verdieck TeamCup 10 & Under Team ChampionshipAnaheim Hills Racquet Club, Anaheim, CASatellite BG10sd Entry Fee: S & D-$60 Entries close at Midnight: July 8Make checks to: Anaheim Hills Racquet ClubSend entries to: Rusty Miller Tennis Acad.,PO Box 2486, Orange, CA 92859Contact: Rusty Miller (714) 998-4000


Angel Lopez Junior Satellite TournamentYouth Tennis San Diego, San Diego, CASatellite BG18-10s Entry Fee: S-$20Entries close Midnight July 12Make checks to: Barnes Tennis CenterSend entries to: 4490 W Point Loma Bl.San Diego, CA 92107-1006Contact: Alex Castenada (619) 221-9000

J u n i o rJuly 20 - 21 and July 27 - 2 8(K, C, P)

17th Foxenwood Junior TournamentFoxenwood Tennis & Swim Club,Santa Maria, CABG18-8s, BG18-10d, MX18-10dEntry Fee: S-$20 D-$22Entries close Midnight July 15Make checks to: Foxenwood ClubSend entries to: 1087 Clubhouse Dr,Santa Maria, CA 93455-3525Contact: Mark Boone (805) 937-0085

J u n i o rJuly 20 - 21 and July 27 - 28 (K, P)

1st Annual Rancho Penasquitos Tennis Center Junior TournamentRancho Penasquitos Tennis Assn,San Diego, CABG18-10s, BG18-14dEntry Fee: S-$25 D-$30Entries close Midnight July 16

Make checks to: Ken HeidmanSend entries to: 12350 Black Mountain Rd.,San Diego, CA 92129Contact: Ken Heidman (858) 484-0745

J u n i o rJuly 20 - 21 and July 27 - 28(K, P)

7th Tennis For All Open Junior TournamentFlint Canyon Tennis Club, La Canada, CABG18-10sd Entry Fee: S-$30 D-$35Entries close Midnight July 14Make checks to: Flint Canyon Tennis ClubSend entries to: 265 Berkshire Ave,La Canada, CA 91011Contact: Horacio Tamborini (818) 790-3355


12th Annual La Habra Junior Satellite TournamentLa Habra Tennis Center, La Habra, CASatellite BG18-10s Entry Fee: S-$24Entries close Midnight July 10Make checks to: LHTCSend entries to: 351 S Euclid St,La Habra, CA 90631-5412Contact: Bill Carpenter (562) 690-5040

J u n i o rJuly 22 - 26 (K , P)

13th Balboa Bay Club Junior TournamentBalboa Bay Racquet Club,Newport Beach, CABG18-10s, BG18-12d Entry Fee: S-$25 D-$30Entries close Midnight July 15 Make checks to: BBCRCSend entries to: 1602 E Coast Hwy,Newport Beach, CA 92660-6214Contact: Sharon Spradley (949) 759-0711


14th North Ranch Country Club Junior Satellite TournamentN. Ranch Country Club,Westlake Village, CASatellite BG16-10s, BG(16,12)dEntry Fee: S-$25 D-$30Entries close at Midnight: July 15Make checks to: Top Seed Tennis AcademySend entries to: 4761 Valley Spring Dr,Westlake Village, CA 91362Contact: Jonas Wallgard (805) 496-1995


5th West End Junior Satellite TournamentWest End Racquet Club, Torrance, CASatellite BG18-8s Entry Fee: S-$25Entries close Midnight July 17Make checks to: WEJTCSend entries to: 4343 Spencer St,Torrance, CA 90503Contact: Dan Johnston (310)542-7373 x201Facility (310)542-7373

J u n i o rJuly 22 - 26 (K , P)

6th Jack Kramer Junior TournamentYouth Education & Sports Foundation,Northridge, CABG18-8s, BG18-10d, MX18-10dEntry Fee: S-$28 D-$34Entries close Midnight July 8Make chks to: Northridge Tennis PatronsSend entries to: James Ciuffo,20230 Hamlin St., Winnetka, CA 91306Contact: James Ciuffo (818) 677-2058 or (818) 677-3330

J u n i o rJuly 26 - 28 (K , C, P)

Avila Bay Junior TournamentAvila Bay Club, Avila Beach, CABG18-10sd Entry Fee: S-$25 D-$25Entries close Midnight July 14Make checks to: Avila Bay ClubSend entries to: PO Box 2149,Avila Beach, CA 93424Contact: Paul Fiala (805) 595-7600 x106


Urban Village Tennis Center July Junior SatelliteUrban Village Tennis Center,San Diego, CASatellite BG18-8s Entry Fee: S-$20Entries close Midnight July 24Make checks to: Michael AmadorSend entries to: 4380 Landis St,San Diego, CA 92105Contact: Michael Amador (619) 641-6107

J u n i o r S a t e l l i t eJuly 27 - 28 and August 3 - 4

4th South Bay Tennis Center Junior Satellite TournamentSouth Bay Tennis Center, Torrance, CASatellite BG18-8s Entry Fee: S-$26Entries close Midnight July 19Make checks to: South Bay Tennis CtrSend entries to: 25924 Rolling Hills Rd,Torrance, CA 90505Contact: Ken Hance (310) 530-8212

J u n i o rJuly 29 - August 2 (K , P)

10th Costa Mesa Summer Junior ClassicCosta Mesa Tennis Club, Costa Mesa, CABG18-10s, BG16-12dEntry Fee: S-$25 D-$30 Base-$45Entries close Midnight: July 22Make checks to: Hank Lloyd's TennisSend entries to: 880 Junipero Dr,Costa Mesa, CA 92626Contact: Hank Lloyd (714) 557-0211

J u n i o r S a t e l l i t eJuly 29-August 2

Old Ranch Junior Satellite Summer ClassicOld Ranch Tennis Club, Seal Beach, CASatellite BG18-10s, BG18-12dEntry Fee: S-$30 Entries close Midnight July 14Make checks to: Old Ranch Tennis Shop

Send entries to: Old Ranch Tennis Club,3900 Lampson Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90740Contact: Jeff Gevertz (562) 598-8624

J u n i o rJuly 29 - August 2 (K , P)

7th Balboa Tennis Club JuniorTournamentBalboa Tennis Club, San Diego, CABG18-10sd Entry Fee: S-$22 D-$26Entries close Midnight July 19Make checks to: Balboa Tennis ClubSend entries to: 2221 Morley Field Dr,San Diego, CA 92104Contact: Geoff Griffin (619) 291-5248

J u n i o r - J u n i o r S a t e l l i t eAugust 3 - 4 and

August 10 - 11 (K , P)

9th Whittier Narrows Junior andJunior Satellite TournamentWhittier Narrows Tennis Center,South El Monte, CABG18-8s, BG18-10d, MX18-10d; Satellite BG18-8s, BG18-10d, MX18-10dEntry Fee: S-$25 D-$30Entries close Midnight July 28Make checks to: West Coast TennisSend entries to: 1201 N Portrero Ave,South El Monte, CA 91733Contact: Eric Stephens (626) 442-7358

J u n i o rAugust 5 - 9 (K , P)

11th Los Angeles Summer JuniorTournamentCTAUY, Los Angeles, CABG18-8s, BG18-10d Entry Fee: S-$29 D-$34 Family (singles 3 or more) -$64Entries close Midnight: July 22Make checks to: CTAUYSend entries to: PO Box 361396,Los Angeles, CA 90036Contact: Fred Williams (323)933-6941

J u n i o r S a t e l l i t eA u g u s t 5 - 9

13th Rancho San Clemente Junior Satellite TournamentRancho San Clemente Tennis & Fitness Club, San Clemente, CASatellite BG18-8s, BG18-14dEntry Fee: S-$25 D-$36 Family (singles 3 or more) -$65Entries close Midnight July 25Make checks to: RSCT&FCSend entries to: 111 Vista Montana,San Clemente, CA 92672Contact: Elle Hammargren (949) 492-1515

J u n i o rA u g u s t 5 - 9 ( K , C , P )

60th Santa Barbara Junior TournamentTennis Patrons Association of Santa Barbara BG18-10sd Entry Fee: S-$26 D-$30Entries close Midnight July 19Make checks to: SBTPSend entries to: PO Box 3886,Santa Barbara, CA 93130Contact: Leanne Ledbetter (805) 965-9510


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J u n i o rA u g u s t 5 - 9 ( K )7th San Dieguito Junior TournamentSan Dieguito Tennis Club, Encinitas, CABG18-10s Entry Fee: S-$25Entries close Midnight July 19Make checks to: Brad HumphreysSend entries to: 1414 Tennis Club Dr,Encinitas, CA 92024Contact: Brad Humphreys (760) 942-9725

J u n i o r S a t e l l i t eAugust 5 - 9

9th Northridge Junior Satellite TournamentCal State Northridge, Northridge, CASatellite BG18-10sdEntry Fee: S-$28 D-$35Entries close Midnight July 25Make checks to: Northridge Tennis PatronsSend entries to: 20230 Hamlin St,Canoga Park, CA 91306Contact: James Ciuffo (818) 677-2058

J u n i o r S a t e l l i t eAugust 10 - 11 and August 17 - 18

6th Upland Tennis Club Junior Satellite TournamentUpland Tennis Club Inc, Upland, CASatellite BG16-8s, BG16-10dEntry Fee: S-$25 D-$30Entries close Midnight August 2Make checks to: Upland Tennis ClubSend entries to: 1525 W 15th St,Upland, CA 91786Contact: Ahmad Hasan (909) 985-2725

J u n i o r S a t e l l i t eAugust 10 - 11 and August 17 - 18

Nellie Gail Summer Junior Satellite TournamentNellie Gail Ranch Tennis Club,Laguna Hills, CASatellite BG18-8s Entry Fee: S-$26Entries close Midnight August 3Make checks to/send entries to: Karen Amos,25921 Monte Royale Drive,Mission Viejo, CA 92692Contact: Karen or Jay Amos (949)367-1947

J u n i o rAugust 10 - 11 and August 17 - 18 (K , C, P)

Oxnard Tennis Center Junior TournamentOxnard Tennis Center, Oxnard, CABG18-10s, BG(18,14-12)dEntry Fee: S-$25 D-$36Entries close Midnight August 2Make checks to: Tennis mAcademySend entries to: 801 Hobson Way,Oxnard, CA 93930Contact: Mark McCampbell (805)483-2600


20th Annual Northridge Junior TournamentCalifornia State Univ. Northridge,Northridge, CABG18-10sd Entry Fee: S-$28 D-$35Entries close Midnight August 1Make checks to: CSUNSend entries to: Gary Victor,18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330Contact: Gary Victor or James Ciuffo (818) 677-2058


4th Annual Sunny Hills Junior TournamentSunny Hills Racquet Club, Fullerton, CABG18-10sd Entry Fee: S-$28 D-$35Entries close Midnight August 2Make checks to: Academy Pro ShopSend entries to: 1900 Camino Loma,Fullerton, CA 92633Contact: Brian Bartholomew (714) 525-2440


7th Stoneridge Junior Satellite TournamentStoneridge Country Club, Poway, CASatellite BG18-8s, BG18-10dEntry Fee: S-$20 D-$22 Family (singles 3 or more)-$15 per playerEntries close Midnight: August 5Make checks and send to: Roseann Alva17166 Stoneridge Country Club Lane,Poway, CA 92064Contact: Roseann Alva (858) 487-6668


9th Orange County Junior Satellite TournamentOrange County Tennis Academy,Orange, CASatellite BG18-10s Entry Fee: S-$28Entries close Midnight August 8Make checks to: Orange Cnty Tennis AcademySend entries to: 1051 Meads,Orange, CA 92869-1610Contact: Mike Nelson (714) 771-2410

J u n i o rAugust 14 - 18 (P)

AMP Nations Cup Junior Doubles TournamentSports Explorer, Los Angeles, CABG18-14d, MX18-14d Entry Fee: D-$30Entries close Midnight August 1Make checks to: Sports ExplorerSend entries to: 4154 Charlene Dr,Los Angeles, CA 90043Contact: Lisa Thomas (310) 854-6543 Facility (310)927-7309

J u n i o rAugust 17 - 18 and August 24 - 25 (N, K)

26th Cerritos Summer Junior TournamentCerritos Tennis Patrons, Lakewood, CABG18-10s Entry Fee: S-$24Entries close Midnight July 27Make checks to: Cerritos Tennis PatronsSend entries to: 5335 Fidler Ave,Lakewood, CA 90712Contact: Tom Spence (562) 866-1940

J u n i o r N o v i c eAugust 17 - 18

1st Annual Santa Ana Junior NoviceNeal Machander Tennis Center,Santa Ana, CABG16-8s

O p e n - S e n i o r - N T R PJune 29 - July 3

3rd Annual Jackie Tatum Tennis ClassicRancho Cienega Tennis Club,Los Angeles, CAMWsd, MXd, MW30-75sd,MX(30-40,50,60,70)d, MW(2.5-5.5)sd,MX(2.5-5.5)d Entry Fee: S-$25 D-$30Entries close Midnight, June 22nd Make checks to: Rancho Cienega T CSend entries to: RCTC, PO Box 431589,Los Angeles, CA 90043Contact: Claude Tillis (310) 323-4222 Facility: (310) 346-1989

O p e n - S e n i o r - N T R PJuly 1 - 5

21st Annual Whittier Narrows Moonlight Tournament – July 2002Whittier Narrows Tennis Center,South El Monte, CAMsd, Wsd, MXd, M30-90sd, W30-85sd,MX(30-40,50,60,70)d, MW(3.5-5.5)sd,MX(3.5-5.5)d Entry Fee: S-$27 D-$32Entries close, Midnight: June 26Make checks to: West Coast TennisSend entries to: 1201 N Potrero Ave South El Monte, CA 91733Contact: Eric Stephens (626) 442-7358 Facility: (626) 442-7358

W h e e l c h a i rJuly 5 - 7

Irvine Valley College Wheelchair ClassicIrvine Valley College, Irvine CAAll Wheelchair eventsEntry Fee: Base Fee-$45 (S & D)Make checks to: IVCSFDSend entries to: IVC, 5500 Irvine Center Dr,Irvine, CA 92618Contact: Mike Bistany or Mike Watson (949) 451-5597

N T R PJuly 6 - 7 and July 13 - 14

27th Annual Inglewood Summer TournamentEdward Vincent Jr. Park, Inglewood, CAMW(2.5-4.5)sd, MX(2.5-4.5)dEntry Fee: S-$30 D-$35Entries close, Midnight: June 21Make checks to: City of InglewoodSend entries to: 700 Warren Lane,Inglewood, CA 90302Contact: Don Bly (310) 412-5370 Facility: (310) 412-5407

O p e n - S e n i o r - N T R PJuly 6 - 7 and July 13 - 14

66th Annual Santa Barbara TournamentTennis Patrons Assoc. of Santa Barbara MWsd, MXd, MW(35-50,60)sd,MW(3.5,4.5,5.5)sd, MX(4.5,5.5)dEntry Fee: S-$28 D-$32Entries close, Midnight: June 21Make checks to: City of Santa BarbaraSend entries to: PO Box 3886,Santa Barbara, CA 93130Contact: Leanne Ledbetter (805) 965-9510Facility: (805) 965-9510

Entry Fee: S-$15Entries close Midnight: August 5Make checks to: Santa Ana Tennis ClubSend entries to: PO Box 10816,Santa Ana, CA 92711Contact: Luis Rodriguez or Neal Machander (714) 544-0503

J u n i o rAugust 19 - 23 (N, K)

13th Todd Short Memorial Junior TournamentYouth Tennis San Diego, San Diego, CABG18-10s, consolation rounds Entry Fee: S-$28Entries close Midnight August 5Make checks to: Youth Tennis San DiegoSend entries to: 4490 W Point Loma Bl.,San Diego, CA 92107-1006Contact: Anne Podney (858) 581-3632

J u n i o r - J u n i o r S a t e l l i t eAugust 19 - 23 (K , P)

74th Santa Monica Junior and Junior Satellite TournamentCity of Santa Monica Parks & Sports,Santa Monica, CA BG18-8s, BG18-10d,MX18-10d; Satellite BG18-8s, BG18-10dEntry Fee: S-$25 D-$30Entries close Midnight August 2Make checks to: City of Santa MonicaSend entries to: 1133 7th St,Santa Monica, CA 90403Contact: Danny Price or Jessie Dixon (310) 458-8920

O p e n - S e n i o r June 27-30 and July 4-7

85th Annual LaJolla ChampionshipsLa Jolla Tennis Club, La Jolla, CAMsd, Wsd, MXd, HWd, M35-65sd,W35-55sd, MX40d, FSd, FDd, MSd, MDdEntry Fee: Open S-$25 D-$28 Senior/Family S-$22 D-$24Entries close Midnight: June 8Make checks to: La Jolla Tennis ClubSend entries to: 7632 Draper Ave,La Jolla, CA 92037-3283Contact: Bob Snider (858) 454-4434 Facility (858) 454-4434

S e n i o rJune 28 - July 4

USTA Men’s 45 National Hardcourt ChampionshipsWestlake Tennis And Swim Club,Westlake Village, CA 91361Senior M45sdContact: Pierre Mareschal (818) 889-6164

N T R PJune 28 - July 6

68th Annual Santa Ana TournamentSanta Ana Tennis Club, Santa Ana, CAMWs, MW(3.5,4.5,5.5)sEntry Fee: Open/NTRP S-$27 D-$30Entries close Midnight, June 13Make checks to: Alvin Alaman - 76Send entries to: PO Box 10816,Santa Ana, CA 92711Contact Alvin Alaman (714) 541-0503 Facility (714) 541-0503


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O p e n - S e n i o rJuly 6 - 7 and July 13 - 14

Manhattan Beach OpenManhattan Beach Recreation Dept,Manhattan Beach, CAMs, Wsd, Md, M40sEntry Fee: S-$30 D-$40Entries close, Midnight: June 21Make checks to: City of Manhattan BchSend entries to: Rec & Parks Dept,1400 Highland Ave,Manhattan Beach, CA 90266Contact: Jim Grudzien (310) 802-5420 Facility: (310) 545-0888

O p e n - N T R PJuly 6 - 7 and July 13 - 14

Temecula Valley OpenMurrieta Tennis Club, Murrieta, CAMWsd, MXd, MW(3.0,4.0,5.0)s,M(3.0,4.0,5.0)d, MX(3.0,4.0,5.0)dEntry Fee: S-$27 D-$35Entries close, Midnight: June 26Make checks to: Murrieta Tennis ClubSend entries to:39405 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd,Murrieta, CA 92563Contact: Scott Dickey/Mike Deigan (909) 698-6774 Facility: (909) 698-6774

O p e nJuly 8 - 14

Mercedes-Benz Cup Pre-Qualifying and Wild Card TournamentBalboa Park, Encino & Los Angeles Tennis Club, Los Angeles, CAMsd Entry Fee: S-$25, D-$30Entries close, Midnight June 25Make checks to: Mercedes-Benz CupSend entries to: SCTA - Annette Buck,PO Box 240015Los Angeles, CA 90024-9115Contact: Annette Buck (310) 208-3838 x 224Facility: (323) 464-3195 (7/11 through 7/14 only)

O p e n - S e n i o r - N T R PJuly 12 - 14

7th Annual International Senior Champs and NTRP EventsCommunity Tennis Services, San Diego, CAMWsd, MXd, M(3.0-3.5,4.5-5.5)s,W(3.5,4.5-5.5)s, M(3.5,4.5-5.5)d,W(3.5,4.5)d,MX(3.5,4.5,5.5)d; Senior M30-85s,W(35-45,55,65,75)s, M35-75d,W(55,65,75)d,MX(40,50,60)d Entry Fee: S-$25 D-$30Entries close, Midnight June 27Make checks to: Community Tennis SvcsSend entries to: PO Box 83105,San Diego, CA 92138Contact: Virginia Glass (619) 224-5746 Facility: (619) 224-5746

O p e n - S e n i o r - N T R P - F a m i l yJuly 13 - 14 and July 20 - 21

41st Annual Glendora ChampionshipsGlendora Tennis Championships,Glendora, CAMsd, Wsd, MXd, HWd, M30-90sd,

W30-85sd, MX(30-40,50,60,70)d,MW(2.5,3.5,4.5,5.5)sd,MX(2.5,3.5,4.5,5.5)d,FSd, FDd, MSd, MDd Entry Fee: S-$28D-$32 Base Fee-$56 (S & D)Entries close, Midnight July 1Make checks to: Glendora Tennis ChampionshipsSend entries to: 235 La Quinta Drive,Glendora, CA 91741Contact: Paul Baiotto (626) 335-8640 Facility: (626) 335-2627

S e n i o rJuly 14 - 20

USTA Men’s 50 National Hard CourtChampionshipTennis Club of Santa Barbara,Santa Barbara, CA Senior M50sdContact: Larry Mousouris Facility: (805) 682-4722

O p e n - N T R PJuly 15 – 19

10th Annual Northridge Twilight TournamentCal State Northridge, Northridge, CAMWsd, MW(3.5,4.5,5.5)sdEntry Fee: S-$28 D-$35Entries close, Midnight July 5Make checks to: Northridge Tennis PatronsSend entries to: 20230 Hamlin Street,Winnetka, CA 91306Contact: James Ciuffo (818) 677-2058 Facility: (818) 677-2058

O p e n - S e n i o r - N T R P - F a m i l yJuly 19 - 21 and July 26 - 28

73rd Balboa Tennis Club ChampionshipsBalboa Tennis Club, San Diego, CAMs, Ws, Md, Wd, MXd, M35-80s,W35-70s, M(35-75)d, W(35,45,55,65)d,MW(3.5,4.5,5.5)sd, MX(3.5,4.5,5.5)d,FSd, FDd Entry Fee: S-$25 D-$30Entries close Midnight July 5Make checks to: Balboa Tennis ClubSend entries to: 2221 Morley Field Dr.,San Diego, CA 92104Contact: Geoff Griffin (619) 291-5248 Facility: (619) 291-5248

S e n i o rJuly 25 - 28

Ojai Summer Clay Court ChampionshipsOjai Valley Athletic Club, Ojai, CASenior M35-80sdEntry Fee: S-$27 D-$36Entries close Midnight July 19Make checks to: Ojai Valley Athletic ClubSend entries to: 409 S Fox St,Ojai, CA 93023Contact: Ryan Gaston (805) 646-7213 Facility: (805) 646-7213

O p e n – S e n i o rJuly 25 - 29

Lakewood Summer Open and Senior TournamentLakewood Tennis Center,Lakewood, CA

Msd, Wsd, MXd, M30-90sd,W30-85sd, MX(30-40,50,60,70)dEntry Fee: S-$30 D-$36Entries close Midnight July 19Make checks to: Lakewood TennisSend entries to: 4212 Clubhouse Dr, Lakewood, CA 90712Contact: Eric Stephens (562) 496-3530 Facility: (562) 496-3530

O p e n - N T R PJuly 27 - 28 and August 3 - 4

43rd Annual Oxnard City ChampionshipsOxnard Tennis Center, Oxnard, CAMWsd, MXd, MW(3.5-5.5)sd,MX(3.5-5.5)d Entry Fee: S-$25 D-$36Entries close Midnight July 19Make checks to: Tennis mAcademySend entries to: 801 Hobson Way, Oxnard, CA 93030Contact: Mark McCampbell (805) 483-2600 Facility: (805) 483-2600

O p e nJuly 30 - August 4

Claremont Pro Satellite Wild Card #2Claremont Tennis Club, Claremont, CAMs Entry Fee: S-$30Entries close Midnight July 22Make checks to: The Claremont ClubSend entries to: 1777 Monte Vista Ave,Claremont, CA 91711Contact: Barry Friedman(909) 625-6791Facility: (909) 625-6791

S e n i o rAugust 2 - 4

7th Annual San Luis Obispo Senior TournamentSan Luis Obispo Golf & Country Club,San Luis Obispo, CASenior M(35-45,55,65-70)s,W(35-45,55,65)s, M(35-45,55,65)d,W(35-45,55,65-70)d, MX(35-40,50)dEntry Fee: S-$25 D-$30Entries close Midnight July 26Make checks to: SLOTIASend entries to: 255 Country Club Drive,San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-8939Contact: Roberto Hassey (805) 544-9880 Facility: (805) 544-9880

O p e n - N T R PAugust 2 - 4

9th Annual Rancho Bernardo Inn TournamentRancho Bernardo Inn Tennis Club,San Diego, CA MWsd, MW(3.5-5.5)sdEntry Fee: S-$25 D-$30Make checks to: Rancho Bernardo InnSend entries to: 17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive,San Diego, CA 92128Contact: Carla Hilbig (858) 675-8473 Facility: (858) 675-8473

S e n i o rAugust 3 - 4 and August 10 - 11

14th Annual Flint Canyon Summer ClassicFlint Canyon Tennis Club, La Canada, CA

M30-85s, W(30,40,50,60)sd,M(30,40,50,60,70)d Entry Fee: S-$30 D-$35Entries close Midnight July 28Make checks to: Flint Canyon Tennis ClubSend entries to: 265 Berkshire Ave, La Canada, CA 91011Contact: Horacio Tamborini (818) 790-3355 Facility: (818) 790-3355

O p e n – S e n i o r - N T R PAugust 5 - 9

14th Annual Whittier Narrows Summer Moonlight TournamentWhittier Narrows Tennis Center,South El Monte, CAMsd, Wsd, MXd, M30-90sd, W30-85sd,MW(3.5-5.5)sd, MX(3.5-5.5)dEntry Fee: S-$27 D-$32Entries close Midnight July 28Make checks to: West Coast TennisSend entries to: 1201 N Potrero Ave,South El Monte, CA 91733Contact: Eric Stephens (626) 442-7358 Facility: (626) 442-7358

O p e n - N T R PAugust 10 - 11 and August 17 - 18

1st Rancho Penasquitos Tennis Center TournamentRancho Penasquitos Tennis Center,San Diego, CAMWsd, MXd, MW(3.5-5.5)sd,MX(3.5-5.5)dEntry Fee: S-$25 D-$30Entries close Midnight August 6Make checks to: Ken HeidmanSend entries to: 12350 Black Mountain Rd,San Diego, CA 92129Contact: Ken Heidman (858) 484-0745 Facility: (858) 484-0745

O p e n - N T R PAugust 10 - 11 and August 17 - 18

Fontana Open & NTRP ChampionshipsMarcos Tennis Academy, Fontana, CAMWsd, MXd, M(3.5-5.5)sEntry Fee: S-$25 D-$28 Open: S-$28 D-$32Entries close Midnight August 3Make checks to: Marcos RolonSend entries to: 8007 Lomas Court, Fontana, CA 92336Contact: Marcos Rolon (909) 899-1759 Facility: (909) 239-4132

O p e n - S e n i o r - F a m i l yAugust 14 - 18

AMP Nations Cup Doubles TournamentSports Explorer, Los Angeles, CAMd, Wd, MXd, M35-50, 65-75d,W35-45d, MX(35, 40,50)d, FSd,FDd, MSd, MDd Entry Fee: D-$30Entries close Midnight August 1Make checks to: Sports ExplorerSend entries to: 4154 Charlene Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90043Contact: Ronita Elder (310) 854-6543 Facility: (310) 927-7309


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D iamond Bar High School and Valencia High School were thewinners of the inaugural CIF-Southern Section/Wilson "First

Serve" Boys High School Team Tournament held at two SouthernCalifornia venues in March.

At the Billie Jean King Tennis Center in Long Beach, Valencia,coached by Annie Kellogg, dominated play, culminating with a 6-0victory in the championship match over Don Bosco Tech HighSchool, coached by John Sepulveda. Valencia completed the roundrobin tournament with a perfect 5-0 record, while Don BoscoTech finished 3-2.

At Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, Diamond Bar,coached by Dave Hamel, proved to be the best of the 12 teamsentered. In the championship match, the winners stopped MartinLuther King High School, coached by Ray Fisher, 5-1. Diamond Bardefeated Bolsa Grande, coached by C.A. Chamberlain, 5-1 in onesemifinal match, while Martin Luther King defeated Charter Oak,coached by Tami Rappa, 4-2 in the other.

The “First Serve” tournament was a joint effort by theCalifornia Interscholastic Federation - Southern Section, WilsonSporting Goods and the Southern California Tennis Association toencourage play amongst high school teams. Players ranked in thetop 150, during the past two years, were not eligible to participate.Those who took part received a USTA membership, a tournamentT-shirt and a Wilson hat.

Special thanks is extended to Cathy Jacobsen-Guzy of theBillie Jean King Tennis Center and Janice Maran of Orange CoastCollege for their support. The CIF - Southern Section/ Wilson“First Serve” Girls High School tournament is scheduled forSeptember 28th and October 5th. Anaheim Western High Schoolis the defending champion. For more information about the event,contact Darren Potkey at (310) 208-3838 Ext. 222.

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Diamond Bar High School was the winner. Photos: Darren Potkey

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Annacone And HiguerasHeadline Wilson Super Excellence

Two Wilson Super Excellence Clinics,which gave some of the section’s

top 10 and 12 performers a chance totest their skills in a day of drills andcompetition, were held at LosCaballeros and South End RacquetClubs. The coaches included PaulAnnacone, Jose Higueras and EliotTeltscher, who are part of USTANational staff, along with BobbyBerger and Chuck Kingman. All ofthose who took part had a great timeand are anxious to participate again.

Martin Luther King High School was the finalist.

Daniel Nguyen,Matthew Siow,StephanieHammel, DanielKosakowski,Sarah Cohen,Rachel Manasse,Daniel Moss,Stacey Tan,Brooke Schweyerand BiancaModoc enjoyed a12s Wilson SuperExcellence daywith PaulAnnacone andEliot Teltscher.Photo: JohnLansville

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t the Flint Canyon Classic, local jun-iors had an opportunity to test the

waters and discover what it would take toplay on the professional level. The singlestitle was captured by Laura Granville whowas a 1-6, 6-2, 6-3 singles winner overClaudine Scaul of Luxemborg. Kim Grant ofSouth Africa/Abagail Spears downed JuliePullin/Lorna Woodruff of Great Britain 4-6,7-5, 6-1 in the doubles final. Results aside,Angie Haynes, Tracy Lin, Lindsey Nelson,Kim-Anh Nguyen, Carla Tamborini, AnneYelsey and Riza Zalameda also made animpression.

“For a $25,000 USTA Challenger, thelevel of play was very, very high,” saidtournament director Horacio Tamborini.“We had ladies ranked as high as No. 130and some former top 30 performersalong with a past NCAA winner(Granville) and the U.S. Open Juniorchampion (Marion Bartoli of France whowas a semifinalist). The tournament, withparticipants from 25 countries, had awonderful flavor.”

J u n i o r T e n n i s

A Chance To Shine

Corona HighSchool Makes An Impression

he 3rd Corona del Mar NationalInvitation Tournament featured 16

of the best boy’s high school teams fromaround the country (and one from wellbeyond the U.S. boarders). Corona delMar High School, the host and No. 3seed, won the championship, defeatingAtherton High School of Menlo Park,California, the No. 4 seed, 5-4 in the final.University High School of Irvine, the No.1 seed, dropped a semifinal decision toAtherton and Harvard-Westlake HighSchool finished fifth with a 6-3 victoryover St. Joseph’s High School of Brisbane,Australia, the No. 2 seed.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .fter eight years of organizing andmanaging a 700 member senior

tennis league, Al and Arlene Bauer decid-ed last fall to turn their attention towardbringing youngsters and tennis together.To accomplish the task, they enlisted thehelp of Charlie Pasarell, Raymond Mooreand Tommy Tucker, along with the staff atIndian Wells Tennis Garden, almost 30teaching pros, and seven area high schooltennis coaches. A comprehensive pro-gram, associated with the AmateurAthletic Foundation/National JuniorTennis League in the Coachella Valley,resulted.

The Coachella Valley Kids TennisCarnival was the kick-off activity. ToddMartin, Jose Higueras, along with Bob and

Mike Bryan, headed a group that includedlocal teaching pros and 150 communityvolunteers who made the day a huge suc-cess. In January, following this tennis intro-duction, Indian Wells Tennis Garden beganhosting tournaments open to AdvancedBeginners and Intermediate players(youngsters who are non-ranked or havea low ranking) between 7 and 18 yearsold. Since then, desert clubs have beenhosting similarly structured events.

At latest count, participants havereceived more than 100 new racquets.Looking to the future, the plan is to pro-vide more equipment and instruction. Theultimate goal is to introduce moreCoachella Valley youngsters and their fam-ilies to tennis.

Coachella Kids At The Tennis Garden

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irl Scouts should circle August 7 ontheir calendar. The JP Morgan Chase

Open (formerly eStyle.com Classic) will behost the 2nd Annual Girl Scouts Day duringthe women’s professional tournament at theManhattan Beach Country Club.

Participants will have an opportunity tomeet a player, and the first 250 scouts willreceive a free poster. Girl Scout troops withchaperones are eligible for $6.00 tickets forthe day session. Tickets will be pre-sold. It isessential to call Julie Oshiro Kenton at (619)299-4075 in order to take part in this activity.

A Way To StartJ u l i e O s h i r o K e n t o n

ennis Rock & Rally promotions wereused to energize the game’s appeal

during USA Tennis Month in May. San Diego,Orange County and Kern County participat-ed in the program. The idea was for peopleto play tennis and learn about local programs.

USA Tennis 1-2-3 has the same goal.The series of beginning instructional classesintroduces basic skills. Tennis pros in thesection, not involved with Tennis 1-2-3,should think about taking part. After basicshave been learned, an individual can moveon to USA Team Tennis for Youth or Adults.

Those interested in learning moreabout USA Tennis 1-2-3 should contact thefollowing individuals.

Orange County—Eileen Minahan(949) 709-4535

San Diego—Gretchen Magers(619) 222-6254

Kern County—Tracy Burrell(661) 327-4986

Santa Maria—David Dantzer(805) 937-0213

If your community is not listed, contact JulieOshiro Kenton at (619) 299-4075 [email protected].


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or the 18th consecutive year, theAmateur Athletic Foundation of Los

Angeles has renewed its grant to supportthe National Junior Tennis League whichbrings tennis instruction to disadvantagedyoungsters at 140 Summer and 24 Year-Round locations in Southern California.

In 2001, Jack Kramer’s KIK (KidsInstructing Kids) was launched. The ideabehind the new program was to provideformer AAF/NJTL participants with thenecessary skills to teach tennis. Since itsinception last summer, 20 individuals havebecome instructors. Included in this groupare Eric Diamond, Holly McMahon, Ashley

Nicolaides, Melissa Ta and Janelle Williamsfrom Biola University; Jaren Boczan, LydiaChertov, Anna Faynshleyn, Alex Kaminskiand Tessa Watt from Poinsettia Park; KennyBrown, Melanie Brown, Simone Green,Anthony Pair and Ashley Price fromRancho Cienega Park; Nathan Belloli,Serena Dauphin, David Gerak, HeatherMaxin and Colin Merin from West HillsHigh School

This summer’s AAF/NJTL program,which offers 24 hours of tennis instructionin a 6 week period, begins July 1st. Forinformation about site locations, call (310)208-3838 Ext. 234.

ith summer just around the corner, the K-SwissSummer Grand Prix is about to begin its 23rd year.

The schedule includes all the Open junior tournamentsfrom June until the end of August. This year there are 41events to choose from.

Grand Prix points are awarded from the round of six-teen through the finals. At the end of the season, eight par-ticipants in each age division (10s-18s) with the most points,will be invited take part in the Masters Championships,October 19-20. Another goal beside reaching the MastersChampionships is to qualify for the 1000 Point Club. Lastyear, Anthony Gomez, a Boy’s 18 competitor and JamisonSteele a Girl’s 14 performer, became the 46th and 47th jun-iors to play their way into this prestigious group.

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UCLA men’s coach Billy Martin with KIK participants.

he Southern California JuniorSectional Championships, which will

be played June 22-30, is the largest event ofits kind in the world. With that as an intro-duction and with a Hall of Fame collection ofplayers on the winner’s lists, it is easy tounderstand why the tournament is soimportant for juniors.

In the March Newsletter, BrookeSchweyer and Heather Moore were intro-duced. They are youngsters who were askedto keep journals this year so they can sharetheir experiences about what it is like to playjunior tennis in Southern California. In thisissue, each girl will discuss how they arepreparing for the Junior SectionalChampionships.

Blending tournament play and practiceis an individual recipe. Some juniors need tocompete in order to stay sharp. Othersbenefit more from practice and less tourna-ment play.

Schweyer, who turned 10 in April, is bigon tournaments. “I played the Girl’s 14 Tier IIat Fullerton and Arcadia, and reached thesemifinals at both” she said. “I like to playtournaments because it helps me improve.”

Moore favors the practice approach.This spring a number of factors made it dif-ficult for her to work regularly with peopleher age. As a result, she spent a good dealof time training with her father, Gerald.

“We play almost every day” she admit-ted. “We try to work on everything. Whatwe do changes because of the differentamounts of time we have to play”

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Heather Moore is anx-ious to play the biggestjunior tournament ofthe year.

Brooke Schweyer ispreparing for the

Junior SectionalChampionships.

Photos: Mark Winters

(Note: Philipson is from New Hartford,N.Y. and her name is pronounced A-lis-A.)

f you are interested in taking part inTeam Tennis for Youth as an individual

or as a team, contact the following peoplefor details: Central Coast: Roberto Hassey(805) 544-9880; Santa Barbara: CathyCarpenter (805) 965-9510; Ventura: DanyielCallaghan (805) 485-8801; Golden Empire:Margaret Kelly (661) 397-9555; SanFernando Valley: Marlon Reveche (818) 595-2301; Pomona Valley/San Gabriel Valley:Carla DeLaurie (626) 796-5705; LosAngeles: Alyssa Philipson (310) 208-3838Ext. 226; Long Beach: Dan Mainzer (562)761-9597; South Bay: Alyssa Philipson (310)208-3838 Ext. 226; Orange County: ChrisEmery (949) 459-5771; South OrangeCounty: Barbara Lemberg (949) 240-2104;San Diego: Darice Carnaje (619) 379-4265;Inland Empire: Sean Comadena (709) 792-8724; Yucca Valley: Gideon Smith (760) 365-3851.

Something Newy name is Pierre A. Batton. I attendLong Beach Poly High School. This

past semester, I tried something new. Iattended a local tennis academy. I hadnever been exposed to so much tennis. Itwas also the first time anyone in my fam-ily went to live away from home beforethey were eighteen.

The opportunity to work with coacheswho help you master tennis, no matter yourgame or style, was great. There was alwayslots of match play. But, my best memoriesand experiences came from hanging out inthe dorms with the other kids. Overall, Ithink that parents who are thinking aboutencouraging their children to be involved inthe game should make certain that he orshe is dedicated to tennis and really loves it.If not, it will be a waste of time. As for me,it’s opened me up to a whole new galaxy.


ent things. I need to improve my serveand my footwork.”

Schweyer has also been working on hertechnique. “I’ve changed my serve and thenew one is way better,” she said. “I’m hittingmy forehand differently. Before, I was layingmy wrist back and now I’ve stopped.”

The goal of every junior is to win atournament. Moore is certainly in thisgroup. At Long Beach, she came up short,losing a first round Girl’s 12 Tier II match.Having been ill prior to the start of theevent, the 11-year-old didn’t play her “A”game. “I made too many unforcederrors,” she said. “I tried to stop them. Ieven tried to come to the net. I got con-fused and tired.”

Results of this sort are not fun toendure, but they can be helpful. “I learnedthat when I get tired, not to do too much,”Moore said. “I have to be patient and tellmyself to calm down; relax.”

Moore came away from the Aprilevent with conviction. “It was my firstmatch in a long time so now I know thatI need to practice harder and with differ-ent people,” she said. “I also need towork on conditioning.”

At last year’s Junior SectionalChampionships, Schweyer was a Girl’s 10finalist. In 2002, she is undecided whethershe will play the 12s or 14s. When askedabout playing the event, she said, “it is veryimportant, but I will try to play it like a nor-mal tournament.”

Moore, a quarterfinalist in the Girl’s 10last year, agreed. “It’s the biggest and that’swhy I want to do well.”

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American Youth Tennis Foundation(949) 454-8577 Ext. 11

Bloomfield Tennis Federation, Inc.(310) 327-9570

Cambria Tennis Club(805) 927-1356

Cerritos Tennis Patrons(562) 866-1940

Chinese American Tennis Associationof California

(562) 947-6188

Community Tennis Services(619) 224-5746

Conejo Valley Tennis Club(818) 707-9118

Corona Youth Tennis League(909) 735-4687

Crenshaw District Tennis Assocation(323) 290-0908

Cypress Tennis Club(714) 657-6002

Dolphin Athletic Club(310) 518-8075

East County Community Tennis Association(619) 912-4934

El Segundo Tennis Club(310) 524-2700

Fil-Am Tennis Club (Filipino-American)(909) 599-7898

Fullerton Patrons of Tennis(714) 992-4547

Generation Gap Foundation(949) 462-0654

Greater San Diego Tennis Council(619) 527-0014

Greater Whittier Tennis Club(562) 908-3666

Harvard Tennis Club, Inc.(310) 327-0677

Hemet/San Jacinto Valley Tennis Association(909) 765-6600

High Desert Tennis Association(760) 244-7783

Ione Harter Memorial Junior WheelchairAssociation

(949) 551-3641

Irvine Tennis Association(949) 786-8088

JP Yamasaki Memorial Foundation(714) 974-2356

Kern Community Tennis Association(661) 327-4986

L.A. Junior Chamber of Commerce/Safe Passage(213) 989-2141

Laguna Beach Tennis Foundation(949) 472-5504

La Mirada Tennis Club(562) 947-8744

Long Beach Tennis Patrons Association(714) 761-5005

Los Angeles Tennis Association (Gay/Lesbian)(310) 576-4855

Moorpark Tennis Club(805) 529-8667

Morongo Basin Tennis Club(760) 365-3851

Neighborhood Junior Tennis Program(818) 362-1068

North County Tennis Patrons(760) 402-8900

North Orange County Tennis Club(714) 680-4086

Orange County Community Tennis Association(949) 709-4535

Pasadena Tennis Association, Inc.(626) 449-6994

San Bernardino Tennis Patrons Association(909) 883-6640

Santa Barbara Tennis Patrons, Inc.(805) 965-9510

Santa Maria Tennis Club(805) 737-2422

Standing Tall Tennis(805) 937-0123

Ventura County Junior Tennis Association(805) 648-3876

Vince Dente Foundation(805) 595-7600

Youth Tennis San Diego(619) 221-9000

Community Tennis: R e g i s t e r N o w

More than 1000 Community Tennis Associations (CTAs) are currently regis-tered with the USTA. To learn about the advantages of becoming a registeredCTA, contact Becky Edles-Rye at (310) 208-3838 Ext. 239. Those who havealready taken the step include:

League ActivitiesD o n a G a r c i a - E g g e r

"Adult Spring League Tennis is by farthe largest and the most competitive ofthe four Southern California League pro-grams. A team (3.0 to 4.5 level) consistsof two singles players and three doublesteams. Three doubles teams is all that isneeded for 2.5, 5.0 and Open competi-tion. In 2001, over 550 teams, from 15geographic areas, battled to be the bestin the section. This year, the SectionalChampionships will take place at LosCaballeros Sports Village in FountainValley, August 15 - 18. The five winningteams advance to the ultimate Leagueplayer experience, the NationalChampionships.

"USA League Tennis - Senior is comingto a close. All matches should be com-pleted by August 29. Winning teamsadvance to the Sectional Championships,September 14-15 at the WhittierNarrows Tennis Center. The NationalChampionships will take place in PalmSprings and San Diego in October.

"Make plans to get a Fall DoublesLeague team together. Six players (threedoubles teams) are needed to partici-pate. The season runs from September 1through November 17. The SectionalChampionships will be in December.

"The Mixed Doubles League TennisSectional Championships, involving 40teams from across the section, was heldat Whittier Narrows Tennis Center inSouth El Monte. The following teams willbe among 50 from the 10 sections westof the Mississippi who earned a chanceto take part in the Western RegionalMixed Doubles Championships. TheSouthern California Tennis Association willhost the November 8-10 tournament at thePacific Palms Tennis Center in Industry Hills.For League questions contact Dona Garcia-Egger at (310) 208-3838 Ext. 225or [email protected].

or the past six years, the MulticulturalParticipation Committee has worked to build alegacy of health in communities. Nationally,

action plans were mandated to do even better. As anoutgrowth of this directive, a partnership has been forgedwith organizations and schools in Boyle Heights and SantaAna. Raising awareness of tennis as a physical activity isthe goal, because many individuals in these cities sufferfrom hypertension, heart disease and diabetes.

Along with the schools, parks and recreationdepartments, Boys and Girls Clubs are working toincrease awareness that moderate diet and exercise candelay and possibly prevent disease. As you can imagine,this is a tremendous undertaking. If you would like toassist in making your community healthier, call RonitaElder at (310) 208-3838 Ext. 248.

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Names In The News

Stephen Amritraj teamed with LukaGregorc of Slovenia to reach the quarterfi-nals of the Australian Boy’s doubles.Interestingly, as a qualifier, he dropped a 6-2, 6-1 decision to Gregorc in the firstround of singles play. Robert Yim surprisedtop-seed Brian Dabul of Argentina, butcame up 6-3, 7-6, short against Jo-WilfriedTsonga in the round of 16. CosminaCiobanu and Vania King were membersof the US Girl’s 14 team coached by ValerieZiegenfuss that played the Costa RicanBowl in San Jose, Costa Rica and thePanama Bowl in Curundo, Panama. DougStewart enjoyed unprecidented EasterBowl success, winning the Boy’s 18 singlesand doubles. Rick Leach, who played atUSC, was part of the Intercollegiate TennisAssociation 2002 Hall of Fame inductionclass. Eric Mann of the Burbank TennisCenter was one of three teaching pros toreceive the first Specialist in Little Tennis sta-tus from the USPTA. Paul Steele of SunsetHills Country Club has become a specialist inCompetitive Player Development.

MulticulturalCommittee BringsTennis And Health

To SchoolsR o n i t a E l d e r

Ryan Moore/Nick Rainey of USC won the 113th Annual Pacific Coast Men’s DoublesChampionship, played at The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, defeating Scott Lipsky/

David Martin of Stanford, the No.1 intercollegiate team in the country, 6-3, 6-4 in the final.With the victory, last year’s finalists add their names to a list of former championsincluding Jack Kramer/Ted Schroeder, Frank Parker/Pancho Segura, RafaelOsuna/Dennis Ralston, Arthur Ashe/Ian Crookenden and Bob Lutz/Stan Smith.

USC Duo Claims Pacific Coast Doubles

Finalists Scott Lipsky/David Martin and winners Ryan Moore/Nick Rainey

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Elder is always looking to balance MPC activities.

T he San Diego District serves up a sum-mertime tennis menu that is truly asmorgasbord. There's something for

everyone – young, old and in-between.As part of the USA 1-2-3 effort, local

teaching pros will conduct low-cost clinicsdesigned to get novices of all ages playingtennis quickly. To locate a program near you,call Community Tennis coordinatorGretchen Magers at (619) 222-6254.

The summer tournament scene inSan Diego is like an all-you-can-eat buf-fet. Whether junior, adult or senior, thecalendar is loaded with events everyweek. High on competitor's lists are the87th La Jolla Championships (June 27-July 7) and the 74th San Diego DistrictChampionships whose Labor Day finalsare a fitting season finale.

The Balboa Tennis Club hosts theUSTA National Men’s and Women’s OpenChampionships, June 10-16. Barnes TennisCenter presents the USTA Girls’ 16 SuperNationals, August 5-12. Both tournamentsfeature top players from throughoutthe nation.

Summer camp programs for novicethrough advanced juniors are as close as aphone call to your nearest tennis facility. Forteam play, the USA Senior League is a bigdraw for those born 1952 or earlier. All play-ers must have a current NTRP rating and bea member of the USTA. The competitiveformat is three doubles matches. Teamsmust be either the 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 or 4.5 level.Women play weekday mornings and menplay Sunday mornings during July andAugust. Roster deadline is June 10. Call(858)755-8110 for more information.

The crême de la crême for local tennisfans is the Acura Classic, July 27 - August 4at La Costa Resort. Martina Hingis, VenusWilliams, Jennifer Capriati, Monica Seles,Lindsay Davenport, Anna Kournikova andKim Clijsters will be featured in an up-closeand personal setting. A 20% discount, onindividual tickets, is available to USTA mem-bers for Monday through Thursday, day andevening sessions. Call (760) 438-5683 forinformation.

S a n D i e g o D i s t r i c t

Serving UpSummer

L e s l e y W a i t e

Urban Village SuccessK e r r y B l u m

Y outh Tennis San Diego is excited about tennis opportunities being offered toschools surrounding the Urban Village Tennis Center. Grants from the MayFoundation, Price Charities and the City of San Diego have made it possible for

students to experience tennis. Since most of the institutions do not have tenniscourts, youngsters are able to enjoy the game at the new Urban Village Tennis Centerunder the direction of head pro, Mike Amador who is assisted by Fred Aryee.

Three students from Rosa Parks, one of the neighboring schools, werehonored for outstanding sportsmanship at the Youth Tennis San Diego JuniorAwards banquet March 23rd.

The Urban Village is part of a ten city-block renewal project. Youth Tennis SanDiego worked closely with developer William Jones to assure that the tennis courtswere part of the facility’s grand vision.

M i chae l B andemer, A lexCastanedo, Brett Dickinson,Terry Klumpenaar, AnnMarie

Provancha, Scott Rogers and JoeZesbaugh are new Youth Tennis SanDiego Board Members.

William Higgins and Amberly Gaulhave joined the Barnes Center staff asthe Program Director and Front DeskManager. Alex Castanedo, the formerProgram Director, has accepted a posi-tion in the entertainment business.

Racquet Depot.com has become

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the Youth Tennis San Diego TournamentCircuit sponsor. The company providesdemo racquets and tennis accessories atmost tournaments hosted by theBarnes Tennis Center. The company alsorewards sportsmanship excellence witha $50 gift certificate.

The San Diego Cardiac Centerand Medtronic Physio Control donated an Automatic ExternalDefibrillator (AED) to the BarnesTennis Center. The staff receivedCPR and AED training.

New, New

Y O U T H T E N N I S S A N D I E G O

Amador is reaching out.

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E ric Yandoc received the BobCarrothers trophy for OutstandingSportsmanship at the 68th Annual

Harper Ink Tournament.In late March, over 150 guests

attended the annual awards banquet, anAcademy Awards-like affair which recog-nized sportsmanship, dedication to ten-nis, achievement and special personaleffort, hosted by the Junior PlayerCouncil. In celebration of its 50thanniversary, the Player Council invited anumber of former award winners topresent this year’s honors. Those in thisspecial group included: CandiceDonahoe, Mark McMahon, WalterRedondo and Erin Lowry-Wyler. EricRiley and Nathan Stadler, both membersof the Junior Council, were the hosts.

The award winners were: GeriGullan - Olive R. Pierce Award - Foroutstanding contribution to the welfareof tennis in San Diego County; CindyChu - Bill Dudash Memorial Award - Foroutstanding service to tennis by a junior;Brandon Wai - Sophie CustadoSportsmanship Award - For dedication,participation and devotion to tennis by ahigh school student; Kristin Strimple and

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George Pritzker - Southwest TrophySportsmanship Award - For best sports-manship exhibited by Boy’s and Girl’s 14players; Kyle and Casey McMakin -Roland Brock Sportsmanship Award -Presented to a Boy’s 18 player; KristinaPierce - Margaret Weckerly Sportsman-ship Award - Presented to a Girl’s 18player; Lindsey Green - Wilbur FolsomAward - Collegiate Player of the Year.

Wilbur Folsom Award - MostImproved Player Award winners were:Dan Tontz and Sheila Lewis-18s; JeffNguyen and Ashley Strimple-16s; JasonMcNaughton and Rebecca Lin-14s.

Junior Players of the Year - Highestnationally ranked player from San DiegoCounty included: Daniel Andrus andAmber Liu-18s; Brandon Wai andJulianna Gates-16s; Bijan Moallemi andEsther Cadua-14s.

Margaret Lennon - Youth Tennis SanDiego Award - For special achievementby a junior player; Albert Terrones - BillRennie Sportsmanship Award - For theoutstanding boy in the After SchoolTennis Program; Jaclynn Torres - ChabotFamily Leadership Award – For the out-standing girl in the After School Tennis

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AwardsS i l k a K u r t h

Youth Tennis Award Winners.

EricYandocwas theBobCarrothersrecipient.

Program; Oscar Santiago and Tran Phan- Belinsky Family Award - For the boyand girl who display outstanding sports-manship in the After School TennisProgram in the South Bay Region;Sasha Altshteyn and TamaraSarafijanovic - George E. Barnes FamilyJunior Tennis Award - For the boy andgirl who are Outstanding Role Modelswhile participating in programs at theBarnes Tennis Center.

Luis Guerrero also received specialrecognition for outstanding service totennis at Rosa Parks Middle School.

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M E N ' S 4 . 5 S I N G L E SC O N S O L A T I O N

Mark Schaeffer d. Jesse Duncan6-3, 6-0M E N ' S 4 . 5 D O U B L E S

Tom Nelson/Chris Newborn d.Allen Berger/Damien Schiller 2-6, 6-3, 6-4M E N ' S 4 . 5 D O U B L E S T H I R D / F O U R T H P L A C E

Ted Brown/Morris Gardner d.Eddie Oliveira/Scott Timm 6-4, 6-4M E N ' S 5 . 5 S I N G L E S

Damon Holmes d. Andy Buras6-3, 6-4M E N ' S 5 . 5 S I N G L E SC O N S O L A T I O N

Paul Brown d. Raul Foullon5-7, 6-1, 10-8M E N ' S 5 . 5 D O U B L E S

Ahmed Arnold/Holmes d.Roberto Ancira/Jay Damasco6-1, 5-7, 6-4W O M E N ' S 3 . 5 S I N G L E S

Vanessa Paul d. Michelle Kramer6-2, 6-3

M E N ' S 3 . 5 S I N G L E S

Dennis Ybarra d.Michael Koermer 7-5, 6-0

M E N ' S 3 . 5 S I N G L E SC O N S O L A T I O N

Harold Rosenberg d.Andres Medina 6-2, 6-2M E N ' S 3 . 5 D O U B L E S

Bruce Kasmer/Albert Leong d.Cary Brown/William Gaston 7-6, 6-3M E N ' S 4 . 5 S I N G L E S

David Zobler d. Verdell Adams 6-3, 6-0

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W O M E N ' S 3 . 5 S I N G L E SC O N S O L A T I O N

Julie Chan d. Carmen Hill6-2, 6-2W O M E N ' S 3 . 5 D O U B L E S

Geraldine Brantley/TandisizweRhone d. Adair Fox Gray/NylaJefferson 6-0, 6-2W O M E N ' S 4 . 5S I N G L E S

Teresa Gardner d.Lucinda Vega7-6, 6-4W O M E N ' S 5 . 5S I N G L E S

Chi Tran d.Rebecca Vineyard7-5, 6-1

MIXED 4.5DOUBLES

Erin Adams/RickyAtkins d.Michael Koermer/Liz van Calcar 6-4, 6-0

As a junior in the late ‘30s, John Howard was one of the most talented players in the section. He turnedprofessional in 1941 and spent time earning praise for his teaching skills at places like the Charlie Farrell

Racquet Club. When he wasn’t teaching, Howard played the pro tour with Don Budge, Bobby Riggs and PanchoSegura. He passed away in Long Beach last fall.

Mark Johnson, a former Northwestern men’s assistant coach and USPTA professional who taught elemen-tary school in Bonsall for the past 10 years, passed away in March.

Men’s 4.5 winner David Zobler andfinalist Verdell Adams.

Men’s 3.5 winner Dennis Ybarra andfinalist Michael Koermer.Photos: Annette Buck

Women’s 3.5 winner Vanessa Paul andfinalist Michelle Kramer.

Men’s 4.5Doubles winnersTom Nelson/ChrisNewborn andfinalists AllenBerger/DamienSchiller.

Mixed 4.5 Doubles winners Erin Adams/ Ricky Atkins and finalists Michael Koermer/Liz van Calcar.

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Women’s 4.5 winner Teresa Gardner.

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