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Ward is the winner!
Ward Hamilton is this year's winner of the U.S Open Raffle. He excitedly accepted his good fortune which includes roundtrip airfare, accommodations for two at the Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan, tickets for two to the Open on Friday August 29th and President's Box seats on Saturday August 30th (generously donated by Joe Grover, USTA Vice President from right here in Richmond) which will also include a tour of the exclusive areas on the grounds, even the player's lounge, plus tickets to a Broadway show and dinner for two on the town!!
Thanks to everyone for participating and supporting the Richmond Tennis Association. Your contributions will make it possible for us to provide year round tennis opportunities to juniors throughout the metropolitan area! |
 James Blake and Andy Roddick team up with the Bryan Brothers for AnthemLIVE! 2008
Sixth annual all-star tennis event returns to the ALLTEL Pavilion
at the VCU Stuart C. Siegel Center Sept. 12 at 7 PM
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Quickstart comes to Ridge Top!
Saturday August 9th, Quickstart tennis came to Ridge Top Recreation Center. Pat Anderson and Kerri Rhodes organized and the Richmond Tennis Association sponsored the area's 2nd Quickstart Tennis Tournament. Read more.
Richmond Tennis Association Wants You!
If you were a member of the Richmond Tennis Association
- The Richmond area could attract world class tennis eventsA tennis center could be built to host USTA and junior events.We could change lives by introducing more kids and adults in our community to the game of tennis.
- Richmond's tennis future could be even brighter than its great tennis history.
Read more »
Davenport Tournament Time in the City
Read about the Battle of the Pros and the 2008 City Championship Tournament Results Download a slide show of the Battle of the Pros! (25 meg PowerPoint file - alert: large download)
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September 5: Stonehenge Junior Open (Stonehenge) [REGISTER]
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September 6: Richmond Junior Tennis Circuit MASTERS/ARTP & RTA Event (CCV-Invitation) - [DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM]
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September 6: USTA-MAS Challenger #7 (Willow Oaks) [REGISTER]
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September 12: ACAC-Richmond Fall Smash (ACAC) [REGISTER]
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September 26-28: Anthem Challenge (Westwood) [To register check at local club or contact RTA for registration brochure]
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| 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)
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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 |
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How To Become a Better Serve & Volley Player for Doubles
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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
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- 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 ]
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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.
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| Update from Rachel Gale |
Rachel has been selected to be a member of the 2008 United States Women's Tennis Team by the United States Tennis Association. Read more in the official press release (92k PDF doc).
If you would like to contact Rachel, you can email her at: rg637@nc.rr.com
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Richmond Tennis Association
P.O. Box 17612
Richmond, VA 23226
Phone: (804) 754-4315
Fax: (804) 754-4316Fred Bruner, President
Assistant: Sheri Crowell
All Rights Reserved
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RULES Q & A with Eric Perkins, who is a member of the USTA National Rules Committee.
>> Submit Your Question <<
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Q: If you are playing a USTA match at an indoor facility where you have requested that the side nets be moved but they are not moved, and you get tangled up in the net, and fall down in the net while going for the ball, can you call a hindrance?
A: According to Rule 26 of the ITF Rules: If a player is hindered in playing the point by a deliberate act of the opponent(s), the player shall win the point. However, the point shall be replayed if a player is hindered in playing the point by either an unintentional act of the opponent(s), or something outside the player's own control (not including a permanent fixture). The nets separating the indoor courts would be considered a permanent fixture, thus there would be no hindrance under your scenario.
Once the players agree to play with the nets closed, all are playing under the same playing conditions so there is no fairness issue. The point stands as played.
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Photo: Godwin celebrates
its State Championship 2007
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