Richmond Tennis Association

ATTENTION JUNIORS

Richmond Junior Circuit

The Association of Richmond Tennis Professionals along with the Richmond Tennis Association is proud to present the Richmond Junior Circuit as we start our 8th year of tournaments this summer. These tournaments are designed to make competitive play more accessible for our juniors. These tournaments are primarily for non ranked players playing bantam or intermediate tennis or looking to start playing Futures tournaments. These one day tournaments are held on Saturdays throughout the summer at various clubs around Richmond. You do not have to be a USTA member to participate but the overall goal of these tournamen ts is to introduce competitive play for juniors who are just starting tournament play with the hope of moving up to sanctioned tournaments in the near future. Entry forms are available at all clubs and facilities throughout Richmond or your can click here to download the registration. For more information you can call the circuit director, Joe Cappellino, at 804-360-0398.

Download the Weekly Richmond Jr. Circuit Standings (PDF doc)

Juniors! Here's your chance to play on a USTA Team

Richmond USTA Junior Team Tennis Spring Season Registration is Open
Get your teams together and sign up now!
If you would like to play or captain a team,
please email Angie at: rjtt@tennisacademyvirginia.com

Download your copy of the 2008 Handbook for Juniors
Starting to Play Competitive Tennis and Get Ready to Play!

How To Become a Better Serve & Volley Player for Doubles

Kathy Krajco runs the website Operation Doubles: Tennis Doubles Strategy & Tactics, which is a great resource for players interested in improving their doubles games. Here's some advice for your first volley as you approach the net: "As William Talbert wrote, "The first volley is the toughest," so don't take unnecessary chances with it. Rarely does your rush get you all the way to the net for your first volley. Therefore, don't make this tough shot tougher by going for too much. Unless you're well into your forecourt, your first volley should be another setup shot, not a finishing shot. Its aim is to draw another easy-to-volley return. Just place the ball deep in the opposition's court - to a back-player. Depth makes this a forcing shot, so you needn't hit hard and risk hitting out." Find Out more here

Mid-Atlantic 40s Hard Court Championships
Mid-Atlantic 40s Hard Court Championships results and pictures ... [ more info ]

Midlothian High Wins Dominion District
Midlothian HS won the Dominion District and was presented their trophy at the Girls District Tournament. Coach Doug Garrett was named Coach of the Year ... [ more info ]

Country Club of Virginia Cinco de Mayo
View 2008 Country Club of Virginia Cinco de Mayo Mixed Doubles Club Championship photos.. [ more info ]

Tennis 4 Life Takes Off in Richmond
Two moms start their own tennis program when they become frustrated with
a lack of court options and hitting partners for their rising tournament players... [ more info ]
USTA Promotes 'No-Cut' Team Policy for Middle and High School Teams
Area coaches comment on participation in the program... [ more info ]

Mills Godwin High School Girls Tennis Team Celebrate 2008 VSHL AAA Championship Win

The Godwin High Girls Team after their victory over Thomas Jefferson-Alexandria at Huntington Park May 31, 2008. Front row left to right - Seniors Brenna McCarty, Christine Albrecht, Katie Blow, Cathleen Crouch and Annie Larsen.Back row left to right - Megan Martin, Jane Fellowes, Maddie Wood, Alexandra Wilder, Olivia Long, Kate Larsen, Mary Frances Dudley, Kay Lagana, Jordan Jessee, Becky Seidel, Nicole Parker and Meg Kristofak. More photos.