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Community has been the cornerstone during these extraordinary times. All of us at USTA Colorado are thinking of you and our wish is that you and your family stay safe and healthy. We’re a community and are in this together! In honor of the traditions, and history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the…
This email was sent to JTT Facility Coordinators. In these unprecedented times, USTA Colorado is looking for new ways to support tennis providers. Please read all information below as this is a very important update about JTT for 2020. The 2020 JTT League has been cancelled (standard format). 2020 Options Run an in-house league* with USTA…
H5 Episode 37 / Spring 2020 / by Katie Newell Bringing the game of tennis to those who may not have had the opportunity before has been a long time passion for Diane Vartuli, recently retired Assistant Coach of Arapahoe High School and a tremendous proponent of the Racquets for All Program. Diane is primarily…
H5 Episode 37 / Spring 2020 / by Katie Newell For Chris Croxton, General Manager of the Denver Tennis Park, tennis is more than a sport. It’s at the core of who he is, and why he’s committed to giving others opportunities to get involved. Receiving free tennis lessons as a 7th grader from coach,…
Message from USTA Colorado about getting back on the courts: Interested players are contacting our office to ask about play in their area: “Is tennis allowed?” “What are the parameters?”; “Is it safe to play?”. The best advice is for players to contact their local tennis facilities, their city/county officials, or local government websites for…
The following letter was sent to numerous public officials around the state for their consideration…. USTA Colorado – the governing body for tennis in our state and the local affiliate of the United States Tennis Association (USTA) – thanks you and all those who are serving the public in these uniquely difficult times. From the…
H5 Episode 37 / Spring 2020 / by Katie Newell Albert Einstein once said, “Creativity is intelligence having fun.” Such is the life philosophy of the Galyardt family, who is finding smart and creative ways to stay together, play together, and bring value to their community during tough times. The Galyardt clan consists of Wes…
USTA Colorado has added two league coordinators to its staff. Welcome back Jarret Sutphin: Jarret previously worked for USTA Colorado for six years before taking some time to explore other ventures. “For the past four years I worked at a local brewery, Lariat Lodge Brewing Company, in every capacity. I was a manager and…
The USTA has released some recommendations for players and facilities once the restrictions have been lifted. The USTA recognizes that the coronavirus has been affecting different parts of the country in different ways and with different timing. We therefore believe it will be possible for people to return to playing tennis safely in some cities…
After much thought and consideration, USTA Colorado and the Intermountain Section have made the decision to cancel the 2020 L3 Summer Closed Championship scheduled for June 7-10, 2020 in Denver, CO. This was not an easy decision nor one that was taken lightly. However, due to the timing of the event, in regards to the…