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WHAT IS GTA ?

WHAT IS GTA ?. Georgetown Tennis Association Recognized by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) as a Community Tennis Association as well as a National Junior Tennis & Learning Organization.

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WHAT IS GTA ?

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  1. WHAT IS GTA? Georgetown Tennis Association Recognized by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) as a Community Tennis Association as well as a National Junior Tennis & Learning Organization. Non-profit tennis specific organization that exists to utilize USTA and other programming to promote and develop the game of tennis in the community. Dedicated to providing tennis programs for junior players of all ages and ability to learn the fundamentals of tennis and advance their playing skills in a supportive and fun environment. Mission is to promote and develop the growth of tennis by fostering the love for tennis in Georgetown Scott County. And offers youth the opportunity to serve their community (JTL).

  2. GTA BOARD MEMBERS GTA’s Board Executives: • Julie Dick, President/Executive Director • Darci Tipton, Vice President • J. Scott Dick, CPA, Treasurer • Millie Wrobleski, Secretary Board of Directors: • Kenda Moore, Policy & Procedure Director • Angie Salyers, Volunteers Director • Holly Osborn, CTA Representative • Chris Marsh, Communications

  3. What is USTA? • Volunteer-based Organization • Governing body for tennis in the USA • About 750,000 Members • Comprised of 17 Sections • Southern Section is largest (187,000+) • Southern Section has 9 States • AL, AR, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN www.USTAKY.com

  4. 10 & Under Tennis www.10andundertennis.com

  5. 10 & Under Tennis Fields Video

  6. Jr. Team Tennishttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAIAET2e2y8

  7. Jr. Team Tennis8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, and 18U • Great Experience • Team Aspect • Can Play with Friends • Parents involved as coaches, monitors, captains, etc. • Social • Fun

  8. JTT $90 Registration Includes USTA Membership Age Eligible through August 31st Team ShirtCourt Time

  9. When & Where do I play? 8U/10U SCHDULES May 21- July 27th WELCOME to Brooking Park Courts Located in front of SCHS 8U Practice/Matches: Wednesday evening 5:30 or 6:30 & Saturday Mornings 9 or 10 Time will depend on Team Placement 10U Practices/Matches: Tuesday evenings 5:30, 6:30 or Thursday evenings 5:30, 6:30 or Monday morning 11:30 & Saturday Mornings 9-12 Coaches will notify you in Spring as to your team placement.

  10. JTT Program Standards

  11. Where & When do I play?June 2nd – July 28th 12U,14U,18U Schedules Georgetown College Courts 12U Practice/Matches Tuesdays and Thursdays between 6:00pm - 8:30pm 14U Practices/Matches Tuesdays and Thursdays between 6:00pm - 8:30pm 18U Advanced Fridays at 1 -4 pm June 10 – July 29th 18U Beginner/Intermediate Determined by Coach

  12. JTT Important Dates March 2011 • 29th Coaches meeting May 2011 • 14thUSTA training • 21st 1st practice for all age groups. June 2011 • 14th 12U & 14U Team Pictures • 18th 8U/10U Team Pictures July 2011 • 16th 8U/10U State Championships • 30/31 12U/14U/18U State Championships August 2011 • 5-7th Jr. Team Tennis Georgetown Open Tournament 8U-18U • 13th Kids Day at the Cincinnati Masters • 19-21st Regional Championships, Mobile, AL • 31st 8U/10U Awards September 2011 • 1st 12U/14U/18U Awards

  13. CALLING ALL PARENTS!! PARENT TEAM TENNIS! NOW YOU can “play to learn” tennis just like your Jr. player! Our USTA certified instructors will work with you during your child’s practice to teach strokes, technique, match play and scoring. WHEN:May 31st-July 6th Tues & Wed 5:30 & 6:30 (you choose the day based on your child’s practice day) WHERE: Brooking Park courts $75 for 6 week session, made payable to GTA BRING a RACQUET and WATER $75 for 6 weeks!

  14. ROLE OF THE PARENT Positive Parents Behaviors • Emphasize Fun • Stress Good On-Court Conduct • Keep Tennis in Perspective • Provide ways to improve (hit with your child) • Enjoy the time spent with your child and watching them develop not just into better tennis players, but into good citizens. What NOT to do during a match? • Do NOT coach your player • Do NOT verbally or physically abuse anyone • Let your child deal with issues during their matches. Allow them to learn as they go. Use issues on the court as life lessons. Tennis should be fun and rewarding experience for our children!

  15. Code of Conduct • Fair Play • Abuse of Balls • Abuse of Equipment • Physical Abuse • Verbal Abuse • Audible Obscenity • Visible Obscenity • Failure to Give Best Effort • Unsportsmanlike Conduct • Gamesmanship

  16. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Jr. Team Tennis • Committees • Planning/Organizing • Monitors • Coaching

  17. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED • Why Volunteer? • Because we make you • Believe in the cause • Support child’s interest • Social Contact with a group • Need specific experience • Creative and leadership opportunities • Offer skills and talents to help the program develop

  18. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Benefits? • Achievement • Affiliation • Make a Difference • USTA Training/Experience Who? • Parents • Juniors looking for experience • Tennis Lovers who enjoy working with youth How? • Sign-up to help today! • Coach Meeting on March 29th • Contact Angie Salyers

  19. CLINICS 2011 Spring Clinics Upcoming Summer Clinics Park Courts Georgetown College Clinics will be offered starting at age 4 – Adults for all levels. For more info Check website georgetowntennis.org Saturday 6 week session April 16th –May 21st Brooking Park Courts Sign-up today $90 or at the Pavilion Beginners 6-8, 9-10, 11-14 10:00am – 11:00am Experienced 8-10, 11-14 11:30pm – 1:00pm Players who are familiar with tennis fundamentals & match-play

  20. 2011 Arthur Ashe Essay and Art Contest You Could Win a Trip to New York City to US Open 18 and Under Write or Draw your answer to the question, “Why do you think Arthur Ashe created the National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) network and how has your NJTL Chapter impacted your life?” • Be a VIP at Arthur Ashe Kids’, attend the US Open, see a Broadway show and receive a special award at a luncheon held in your honor. Essays must be in English and will not be returned. • (10) national essay winners and four (4) national art winners will be awarded a trip for two to New York (Aug. 26-28) and will be guests at the 2011 Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day • Entries, including completed entry form, must be submitted online to the USTA at www.usta.com/aaec or mailed or hand delivered to your local NJTL on June 1, 2011.

  21. A LITTLE TENNIS TRIVIA KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE BALL!

  22. THANK YOU KICK-OFF Supporters J. SCOTT DICK, CPA, PLLC All Today’s VOLUNTEERS/GTA Board Members Jason Miller, USTA Southern Chris Marsh, Parks and Recreation Jr. Team Tennis Supporters PARKS AND RECREATION GEORGETOWN COLLEGE PARENTS/PLAYERS!

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