APEX Tennis Center in Arvada has been named a 2019 USTA Outstanding Facility by the USTA. The award recognizes Apex Tennis Center’s exemplary facility and commitment toward the growth and development of tennis in its community. The award will be presented at the Outstanding Facility Awards Luncheon in New York City during the 2019 US…
Fraternal twins Trisha and Trini Somasundaram aren’t just on top on the tennis court, they are also leaders in their community. Winning the 2018 Colorado State High School 3A Title at #1 Singles and #2 Singles respectively, the Peak to Peak Pumas both serve on the Superior Leadership Youth Council, which creates events for the…
Known by his coaches for his work strong ethic and positive attitude, 11- year-old Drake Solley has a maturity beyond his years, taking in stride his original spot on the Colorado Team Orange squad (60-foot court) when he was already playing green/yellow ball (78-foot court.) “I think it was good to start there and get…
Story by Tom Fasano / Colorado Tennis, Spring 2019 Area league coordinators throughout the state take a bow! Their job is to help run USTA Colorado’s adult and junior tennis leagues outside the Denver-metro area. Whether it’s in Aspen/Mountains, northern Colorado, southern Colorado or Western Slope, Colorado league tennis continues to grow and will likely…
The news is shrunk You’ve likely noticed that there’s something quite different about this issue of Colorado Tennis. We made the announcement last fall that in an effort to expand our news reach, USTA Colorado was going to re-tool its venerable newspaper as a magazine. You’re now holding the result of this effort. Same downloadability,…
2019-20 TC ‘Developmental’ Player Selections/Skills Challenge A ‘Skills Challenge’ will be used to ensure that players meet the desired developmental criteria for player squads. Selections will be based on a player’s individual level of development – their tennis skills as well as their athletic skills; agility, balance, coordination, strength and speed. Players will participate in…
Meadow Creek Tennis & Fitness Club in Lakewood will be hosting the USTA National Indoor Cat III Championships, July 4-7, 2019. The event features the following divisions: Senior Men’s Singles & Doubles: 50/55/60 Senior Women’s Singles & Doubles: 40/50/60 Senior Mixed Doubles: 40/50/60 Registration deadline is June 24, via TennisLink.
Turn you passion into your profession! UPDATED 4/8/2019: POSITION FILLED USTA Colorado is looking for a League Coordinator. The League Coordinator position will enhance USTA Colorado’s abilities to further develop already strong and growing Adult & Junior league programs in Colorado. The coordinator position will provide the individual the opportunity to promote, administer, communicate, organize…
The Colorado Tennis Hall of Fame Gala is the primary fundraiser for the Colorado Youth Tennis Foundation, which helps makes tennis dreams come true for Colorado youth. Thanks to all those who helped make the night a spectacular memory. Check out the complete photo gallery on Facebook. Thanks to Black-Tie Colorado for…
The 2019 Big Book of Colorado Tennis has been published and will be arriving in mailboxes and tennis centers around the state starting later this week. But you don’t have to wait to explore the latest developments in youth tennis, or check out the latest league news or sit around waiting for your postal service…