Richmond Tennis Association

Sept. 26 - 28, 2008

Westwood wins the Anthem Crown, Robious in Second by a One Point Margin!

Twelve teams competed for the championship. Final Day scores have been posted.

November 2008

November 8: Quickstart Tournament (Salisbury) [REGISTER]

November 22: Quickstart Tournament (Westwood) [REGISTER]

December 6: Smartbox I USTA-VA State Indoor (CCV) [REGISTER]

December 6: Quickstart Tournament (Raintree) [REGISTER]

See full calendar

As Reported

2nd Annual Recreational Club Challenge hands Ridge Top the Crown. [more info]

Wood'N'Racket offers specials in October on grass tennis. [more info]

Nomads win Mid-Atlantic Section Championship. [more info]

Tennis Academy of Virginia announces Fall Schedule. [more info]

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]

Richmond Tennis Association Wants You!

If you were a member of the Richmond Tennis Association:

The Richmond area could attract world class tennis events.
A 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.
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BECOME A MEMBER: Join for 2008 -- memberships are a major source of our operating funds. Please support the RTA and its work in the community. Register now!

Tennis Links

US Open Travelogue

US Open Cris and Melissa Robinson write: WOW! What an incredible experience. First of all, thank you to Ward Hamilton General Manager at Robious Sports & Fitness, for giving Melissa and me this great trip that he won through the RTA raffle. Thank you to Joe and Shima Grover for donating the President's Box tickets. Friday we watched some great tennis including Safin, Monfils, Federer and watched Genepri lose a tough match to Celic, and we also met up with some friends from Richmond. The day concluded with one of the best dinner experiences we have ever had ... Click here to read the full travelogue.

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!

Popular Winter Indoor Junior Program

Now taking registrations! Download application (13k Word doc). Don't let cold weather stop the fun.

Tennis Professional Wanted

Robious Sport and Racquet Club is looking for a full-time professional whose job description will include everything from racquet stringing to teaching all ages of students -- children to adults. Private lessons, group lessons, team clinics and kids clinics. Also will help run club tennis events. Commission-based pay; the harder you work, the more you make. Insurance after 3 months. Please contact Matt Magner, Director of Tennis, at tennis@robious.com or 804/330-2366.

quickstart tennis kids Upcoming Quickstart Tournaments

The Richmond Tennis Association presents the nation's first tournament series of QuickStart Tennis!

QuickStart tennis is an exciting, new play format ... designed to bring kids into the game by using specialized equipment, shorter court dimensions and modified scoring, all tailored to age and size. There are levels of play for 6 & under, 8 & under and 10 & under.

"It's the fast, fun way to get kids into tennis -- and keep them playing." USTA

Questions? Contact Cris Robinson (crisrobinson@comcast.net)

~~Oct. 25, 4-6 PM~~ Note: This will be rescheduled, date TBA
Nov. 8, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Nov. 22, 9 AM - 11 PM *New Date* Download registration form (28k Word doc)
Dec. 6, 4-6 PM

Download info and registration form (165k PDF doc)

Junior Indoor Winter League at Courtside West

We are looking for junior players who want to keep their games sharp with matchplay during the cold months before the spring season. Player levels range from intermediate to advanced and everyone is grouped according to ability and age. Play is on either Friday or Saturday evenings and each session consists of a singles and doubles match. Sign up for either Session 1: November 14-January 31 ($195), or Session 2: February 6-March 28 ($175), or both ($350). Space is limited so call Courtside West (740-4263) today to reserve your spot! For more information contact Damian Sancilio 740-4263, or Michael Rebuck 741-3576.

Mills Godwin HS 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.

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)

Richmond Junior Circuit Master's Tournament Wrapup

The Richmond Junior Tennis Circuit 2008 series recently held its Masters Tournament at The Country Club of Virginia on September 6-7. The Masters Tournament is where the top eight juniors in points in their respective age groups qualify to compete in a single elimination one day tournament. Read the full wrapup here.

The Association of Richmond Tennis Professionals along with the Richmond Tennis Association is proud to present the Richmond Junior Circuit, now finishing our 8th year. These one-day weekend summer tournaments are designed to make competitive play more accessible for our juniors, and are primarily for non-ranked players playing bantam or intermediate tennis or looking to start playing Futures tournaments. Look for information to come on next year's program or call the circuit director, Joe Cappellino, at 804-360-0398.

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

The RTA is a volunteer organization working to promote tennis in the Richmond community. If you have an idea for a community project or how we can improve, let us know!

THE RTA HOSTS the DAVENPORT CITY of RICHMOND CHAMPIONSHIPS and the ANTHEM CHALLENGE