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2007 Annual Report

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2004 USTA Intermountain Annual Report

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The USTA Intermountain Section Annual Report is produced by the Intermountain Tennis Association and is made available to staff, volunteers and members at the Annual Meeting and at intermountain.usta.com.


2008 Calendar of Events

January 10-13USTA Leadership MeetingDelray Beach, FL

February 22-24Community Tennis Development WorkshopLas Vegas, NV

April 11-14USTA Annual Meeting & ConferenceNaples, FL

August 23-26USA Tennis Teacher’s ConferenceNew York, New York

August 30 - September 4USTA Semiannual Meeting & ConferenceNew York, New York

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President’s ReportWelcome to Las Vegas, Nevada and the Intermountain Section’s 2008 Annual Meeting.We are here in Las Vegasas part of our partnership with the Tennis Channel Open.This is our second year working with the TennisChannel to help increase attendance and awareness of the Section’s only professional tournament.We havearranged for a special evening at the Tennis Channel Open on Monday night and look forward to you joining usin a sky box for dinner and evening matches.

This year we have invited the USTA’s Director of Outreach and Advocacy, Barry Ford, to be our keynote speakerat our opening session. Joining Barry will be Jon Vegosen, USTA At Large Board Member, who has beeninstrumental in his support of College Tennis, both as a varsity sport and as an intramural or club sport for all toplay.The ITA Advocacy Task Force will also be unveiling their ITA Advocacy Plan during the opening session.

The Intermountain Section will be placing staff and volunteer resources into advocacy efforts in 2008 andbeyond. Building the infrastructure of public tennis facilities is needed and important for tennis to continue tothrive. By joining efforts with the Park and Recreation Departments, the USPTA, PTR Professionals and variouscity and state officials, the Section hopes to increase the number of public renovation projects for old courts aswell as building new tennis courts through out the Section.

I hope that you and your committees have productive meetings and are focused on the upcoming year’sactivities.The Intermountain Section’s programs continue to grow, but we can always improve to increase ourvisibility in those areas where tennis is not traditionally found. By increasing the number of partnerships wehave with various allied organizations, or with other child-service organizations, we can introduce the sport of a lifetime to many more individuals.

I hope you have a productive and exciting time while here in Las Vegas at our Annual Meeting and at the TennisChannel Open. I hope you can stay an extra day or two and watch some matches at the Section’s premierepublic tennis facility, the Darling Tennis Center. I want to thank all the volunteers for everything you do for theSection, the Districts and for the sport of tennis.

Shari L. SpencerPresidentUSTA Intermountain Board of Directors

Tennis Advocacy...Together We GrowDid you know that tennis is the only traditional sport whose participation increased from 2000-2005?

Executive Director’s ReportWe have moved our Annual Meeting from December to March to partner with the Tennis Channel Open and to coincide with the Intermountain USPTA Divisional Convention. 2008 marks the first year that the USTAIntermountain Section and USPTA Intermountain Division have joined together for our respective annualgathering. By coordinating our meetings, we are able to share some speakers, support each others initiatives and spend a little social time together reconnecting and networking for future projects.This is a monumentalpartnership, which I and others, have worked towards since I became the Executive Director. As a long timemember of both organizations, this partnership will provide the catalysis for future collaborations and provideus all with even greater participation in the sport we all love.

This annual report contains the participation statistics for the past year’s performance. I hope you can take thetime to review this report so you have a better understanding of all the programs and initiatives we support.The Intermountain Section has had another successful year of increasing tennis participation.The Section grewin membership with a 3.6% growth in 2007 for an all time high USTA membership of 37,205. All six ITADistricts also grew in 2007, with the largest percentage of growth coming from our smaller Districts: Montanaat 10% and Wyoming at 14%. Participation in the USTA League programs also continued to grow in 2007, withthe ever-popular USTA Adult League growing by 4% while the Senior League grew by 3%.The relatively newUSTA Super Senior League grew by 14%. Overall, the Section had over 24,500 participants in the USTALeague Tennis Program.

Looking ahead in 2008, the tennis industries’ Quickstart tennis format could be a real boost to getting more ten and under children playing our sport. By using smaller court dimensions, smaller racquets and foam balls,instructors throughout the country will be getting kids ten and under on the court and playing tennis.Thisformat makes the game appropriate for the size and strength of the ten and under crowd and allows them torally sooner and begin “playing” sooner.The format is so easy that parents and grandparents can be theinstructors.The Intermountain Section and its Districts look forward to supporting this industry-wide initiativeand getting more children playing tennis.

Terry WaltersExecutive DirectorUSTA Intermountain


Tennis Advocacy...Together We GrowIf your community has a tennis project in its future, you can join the Intermountain Advocacy Network at www.intermountain.usta.com.

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Section Leadership & StaffIntermountain Board of Directors

Shari L. Spencer, PresidentHolger G. Nickel, Sectional Delegate and Past PresidentFrank Adams, Vice PresidentJon Messick, TreasurerJean Greenwood, SecretaryNancy Pflughoeft, Colorado RepresentativeDennis “Bubba” Bennett, Idaho RepresentativeLaurie Cripe, Montana RepresentativeTim Blenkiron, Nevada RepresentativeDon Sorensen, Utah RepresentativeJohn Agin, Wyoming Representative

USTA Intermountain Tennis Association1201 S. Parker Road, #200Denver, CO 80231-2154Phone: 303-695-4117Fax: 303-695-6518Toll Free: 866-695-4117www.intermountain.usta.com

Intermountain StaffTerry Walters, Executive DirectorMonica Haller-Bradley, Director of Recreation & Adult CompetitionKeith Bell, Director of Diversity & Community DevelopmentBethany Schott, Player Development CoordinatorSuzanne Coons, Section League CoordinatorMolly DeCoursey, Marketing & Communications CoordinatorPatricia Chien, Recreational Tennis CoordinatorTBA, Event CoordinatorMaggie Meyer, Administrative CoordinatorAdele Sobieski, AccountantSue Burke, Tennis Service Representative, COChris Harris, Tennis Service Representative, UT

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Colorado Tennis Association1241 S. Parker Road, Suite 100Denver, CO 80231 Phone: (303) 695-4116Fax: (303) [email protected]

Colorado StaffFritz Garger, Executive DirectorLisa Schaefer, CYTF Development Director & CTA Dir. of Sponsorship/Special EventsJason Colter, Tournaments/Ranking & Player Development DirectorKristy Harris, Community Development & Marketing DirectorKurt Desautels, PR/Communications Director; Editor, Colorado TennisJason Rogers, League Program Director and Information Technology CoordinatorDan Lewis, Junior League CoordinatorTBA, League Program CoordinatorKristen Gorsky, League Program CoordinatorElle Salinas, Diversity/Community Tennis CoordinatorGary Goff, Information Technology Director & Technical SupportAnita Cooper, Administrative AssistantTheresa Dickson, Accountant

Idaho Tennis Association1108 North Cole RoadBoise, ID 83704Phone 208-322-5150Fax 208-322-5170www.idahotennis.usta.com

Idaho StaffMatthew Warren, Executive DirectorTiffany Coll, Community Relations CoordinatorAdam Johnson, Adult Program ManagerMaribeth Standley, Adult Program CoordinatorTheresa Madson, Junior Programs CoordinatorJan Sutter, Executive Assistant

Montana Tennis Association1810 11th Avenue Helena, MT 59601Phone [email protected]

Montana StaffM.C. Beeby, Executive Director & District League CoordinatorVolunteer Staff:Gordon Terpe, Web MasterDouglas Morton, Ranking Coordinator



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Nevada Tennis Association1333 N. Buffalo, Suite 130Las Vegas, NV 89128 Phone: (702) 792-8384Fax: (702) 792-8737www.nevadatennis.usta.com

Nevada StaffRyan Wolfington, Executive DirectorRob Merriman, Junior Programs CoordinatorJerry Johnson, Community Development CoordinatorMary Maragos, Adult League CoordinatorDiana Winn, Administrative Assistant

Utah Tennis Association2469 E. Fort Union Blvd, #104Salt Lake City, UT 84121 Phone: (801) 944-USTA (8782)Fax: (801) [email protected]

Utah StaffLinda Vincent, Executive DirectorFritz Heinecke, Adult League CoordinatorRobin Wise, Tournaments/Junior Competition CoordinatorLiz Grayston, Junior Recreation CoordinatorKate Sturgeon, Data Entry/Web Mistress/Program AssistantTeresa Knudsen, Executive & Program Assistant

Wyoming Tennis AssociationP.O. Box 1247Laramie,WY 82073-1247Phone: (307) 742-0892 [email protected]

Wyoming StaffBecky Blalock, Executive Director & League Coordinator

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Membership Statistics

Membership statistics are provided by the USTA national database.All figures listed in this report are based on numbers as of December 31, 2007.

2007 USTA Membership by SectionRank Section # of Members % of USTA

1 Southern 174,254 24.47%2 Midwest 81,309 11.46%3 Texas 51,782 7.29%4 Florida 47,644 6.78%5 Eastern 46,094 6.78%6 Northern California 45,564 6.41%7 Southern California 43,589 6.21%8 Intermountain 37,234 5.22%9 Mid-Atlantic 35,029 4.97%10 New England 30,050 4.31%11 Middle States 29,948 4.29%12 Pacific NW 22,705 3.19%13 Missouri Valley 22,175 3.12%14 Southwest 12,590 1.79%15 Northern 11,446 1.62%16 Hawaii Pacific 7,363 1.03%17 Caribbean 5,497 0.77%18 International 2,133 0.30%

USTA Total Membership 706,406 100.00%

USTA Intermountain Section Rank Comparisons 2003-2007Date Rank # of Members % of USTA12/2007 8 37,234 5.210/2006 8 35,913 5.310/2005 8 34,418 5.210/2004 8 33,702 5.210/2003 8 34,068 5.2

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USTA Intermountain Section 10-year Membership History, 1998-2007

2007 USTA Intermountain Section Membership by Category Category # of MembersJunior Members 7,784Adult Members 29,351Unknown Gender 99Total 37,234



USTA Intermountain Section Membership by District, 2003-2007

2007 USTA Intermountain Section Membership Percentages by District

CommunityDevelopment

Recreational TennisUSTA Tennis on Campus

The USTA Tennis on Campus program is a fun and exciting way to expand the game on college campuses.This programwas developed by the USTA to help college campuses create more recreational opportunities for their student populationthrough team-based coed league play.The USTA has partnered with the National Intramural-Recreational SportsAssociation (NIRSA), Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA), and World TeamTennis (WTT) in bringing this program to college campuses. In 2007, the USTA Intermountain Campus Championship was held March 17-18, at the DarlingTennis Center, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Using the WTT format, 11 teams from 7 colleges battled it out for the rights torepresent the Intermountain Section at the USTA National Campus Championship.The University of Colorado at Boulderbeat out Denver University for first place honors. Both teams received Automatic Bids into the 2007 USTA NationalCampus Championship that took place April 26-28, in Cary, North Carolina.The 2008 Intermountain CampusChampionship will be held March 14-16 at the Darling Tennis Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

ITA Collegiate CommitteeDennis “Bubba” Bennett, ChairJon Messick, Board LiaisonPatricia ChienBecky BlalockRon DibeliusMadeleine MahoneyCathleen Razon

USTA Tennis WheelchairThe 2007 Intermountain Section Wheelchair Tennis Clinic and Camp took place on August 24-26 at the Liberty Park TennisCenter in Salt Lake City, Utah.The Wheelchair Instructor’s Clinic kicked-off the weekend and was headed by Frank Adams.The four-hour Instructional Clinic was very successful and included many local teaching professionals, seasoned wheelchairtennis veterans, and a few individuals and organizations that were interested in learning about and teaching wheelchair tennis.The Clinic was then followed by a day and a half wheelchair tennis camp.The camp included sessions on general skills, hittingdrills, match play, and a one-up one-down social. On the final day, the camp ended with a hit-around where players had thechance to have their strokes analyzed by Dartfish Video Software Solutions.With the help of many dedicated organizations,individuals, and volunteers the Intermountain Section was able to bring together long time players and supporters of thesport, as well as introduce the game to many new eager participants.

USTA Jr. Team TennisUSTA Jr.Team Tennis is a fun, team-oriented format to attract youngsters and keep them playing the game. By encouragingjuniors to form teams and compete with their friends, they learn to enjoy the game and will hopefully play for a lifetime.Each Intermountain District has varying age divisions and levels for juniors to participate in. Participation numbers from the districts are listed below.

USTA Intermountain Jr. Team Tennis Participants by DistrictDistrict 2004 2005 2006 2007

Recreational Tract Championship TractColorado 3,248 3,706 3,479 3,624 0Idaho 2,455 2,378 203 0 83Montana *0 85 66 12 0Nevada 1,386 363 377 452 13Utah 1,326 1,325 1300 3,425 152Wyoming *0 50 *0 58 0Total 8,415 7,907 5,425 7,571 248

* Numbers were unavailable at time of report.

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Tennis Advocacy...Together We GrowFacts about after school programs in your state are available at www.afterschoolalliance.org.

ITA Junior Recreation CommitteeTBA, ChairTollan Whitlock, Vice-ChairNancy Pflughoeft, Board LiaisonFritz GargerPatricia ChienNikki HolaRoby Parlade

USTA School TennisUSTA School Tennis strives to introduce students to the basic skills of tennis during physical education classes as well asextracurricular and after school programs. USTA School Tennis remains one of the most popular and effective ways forDistricts to reach tens of thousands students each year.

2007 Active School Tennis Partners by DistrictDistrict 2004 2005 2006 2007Colorado 354 351 366 327Idaho 97 98 0* 50**Montana 41 51 55 61Nevada 92 84 35 171Utah 48 200 230 329Wyoming 16 18 18 18Total 648 802 704 945

* Numbers were unavailable at time of report.** Number is estimated.



CommunityDevelopment

Community DevelopmentCommunity Tennis Associations

In 2007, tracking of CTA organizational members and all other known CTA’s continued.These numbers are listed below.The new uniform renewal process requires all existing CTA’s to renew their registration beginning in the designated month of November. All CTA’s will receive an automatic renewal notice every November.The Community DevelopmentCommittee conducted several projects in 2007 to support the ITA’s efforts in community development.These were:A CTA survey; a review of the ITA’s website on community tennis; and the on-going project of updating the Build YourTennis Court Facility Manual.The Committee also took part in arranging an agenda for this years Community TennisWorkshop at the ITA Leadership Meeting in Boise, Idaho.

USTA Intermountain Section Community Tennis Associations as of December 31, 2007District # of CTAs - 2006 # of CTAs - 2007 # of registered CTA’s - 2007Colorado 35 22 13Idaho 8 6 2Montana 19 9 6Nevada 9 5 2Utah 4 9 3Wyoming 9 5 4Total 84 56 30

Community Development CommitteeJessie Walker-Smith, ChairAngela Emery, Co-ChairJean Greenwood, Board LiaisonMC BeebyMadeleine MahoneySharyn RogersKeith Bell

Park and RecreationUSTA Intermountain’s partnership with Park and Recreation (P & R) throughout the Section is an essential link to growingthe game. Reports have shown that over 70% of tennis played in the United States is typically played on our public parkcourts. Based on this information, it is clear that tennis “starts in parks.” The Section measures our progress by cultivatingrelationships with park and recreation facilities and tracking USTA organizational memberships.The table below demonstratesthe current number of Park and Recreation Organizational Members in the USTA Intermountain Section by District.

USTA Intermountain Section P & R Organizational Members as of December 31, 2007District of P & R - 2006 of P & R - 2007Colorado 30 28Idaho 2 2Montana 6 6Nevada 2 4Utah 14 16Wyoming 6 6Total 60 62

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Tennis Advocacy...Together We GrowWant to connect to the National Recreation and Park Association’s advocacy efforts? Go to www.nrpa.org.

USTA National Junior Tennis LeagueFounded by Arthur Ashe, Charlie Pasarell and Sheridan Snyder in 1969, USTA National Junior Tennis League (NJTL) haspositively affected the lives of thousands of kids across the nation.The total number of active USTA NJTL chapters andprograms are listed below.

In November of 2007, the USTA Intermountain Section was honored to have two of its NJTL Chapters receive recognitionfor their outreach and continued success in providing tennis programming to youth.Tennis Mania, Inc. and Marty HennessyJr.Tennis Foundation were awarded NJTL Section Chapters of the year. Each organization will be recognized with a plaquedecorated in their honor. Congratulations to these two special NJTL Chapters! The Intermountain Section is also proud toannounce the Section winners of the Arthur Ashe Essay Contest in 2007: Kacey Walisundara, Alexandra Hurst, SamanthaWalisundara, Julio Chavez, Adriana Wojakowska, and Quinlan Stringfield.Their essays on “Why Arthur Ashe is a legend,”are posted on the ITA website. In 2008, essay contestants will be asked to answer the question “How do you exemplify theideals of Arthur Ashe?”

Active USTA NJTL Chapters and Programs by District District 2006 2007 Goal 2007 2008 GoalColorado 9 12 12 15Idaho 2 6 2 4Montana 1 3 1 3Nevada 3 6 3 6Utah 2 5 2 4Wyoming 0 2 0 2Total 17 34 20 34

Multicultural ParticipationIn 2007, the Multicultural Participation Committee remained diligent in meeting the fiscal priority of reviewing theindividual and program applications for multicultural participation, and submitting grants for tennis development andprogram enhancements.The committee’s motivation for 2008 is to strengthen its dedication and impact on diversity andinclusion within the entire Intermountain Section and program structure.

Multicultural Participation CommitteeCarl Lewis Powell, ChairHolger Nickel, Board LiaisonMarvin ChampionFritz GargerCathleen RazonRyan WolfingtonKeith Bell



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Adult Recreation & CompetitionThe USTA Intermountain Section is directly involved with the five following leagues, presented by Chrysler: USTA LeagueTennis-Mixed Doubles Division, USTA League Tennis-Adult Division, USTA League Tennis-Senior Division, USTA LeagueTennis-Super Senior Division in addition to ITA Fall Mixed Doubles.The following reports represent the status of theseleagues in 2007.

USTA League Tennis-Super Senior DivisionUSTA League Tennis, presented by Chrysler, Super Senior Division Section Championships will be held in March of 2008for the 2007 league season. National championships will be held in April of 2008 for the 2007 league season. Section wide,all six Districts had local leagues with total participation being 1,195 players.

Intermountain Fall Mixed DoublesFive Districts ran fall programs and 20 teams competed at the 2007 ITA Fall Mixed Doubles Section Championships held at the Darling Tennis Center in Las Vegas on November 9-11, 2007.

This league changed from a 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0 combined mixed doubles format to a 5.5, 6.5, 7.5, 8.5, 9.5 combinedformat in 2005. Players were also allowed to participate at the local level in more than one league provided the teams were different NTRP levels.This league continues to grow in participation every year. Five of our six Districts wererepresented at the Championships.Wild cards were added to allow some second place teams from Districts to advance to Section Championships.

USTA League Tennis Mixed DoublesThe league provided fun and excitement for the 3,381 men and women who participated in this league. Players wereallowed to participate at the local level in more than one league provided the teams were different NTRP levels.The 2007league championship was in Boulder, Colorado in July and teams from all six Districts met at the Harvest House SportingAssociation and the University of Colorado to compete in the USTA Intermountain’s 18th Mixed Doubles SectionChampionship, presented by Chrysler. Over 200 players, on 23 teams, represented all six Districts and four NTRPdivisions.Wild cards were added to allow some second place teams from Districts to advance to Section Championships.The winners of the round robin tournament were invited to the Western Regional Mixed Doubles Championships in LasVegas, Nevada on November 16-18, 2007.

League Committee Umpires CommitteeJulie Francis, Chair John Suter, ChairLarry Erickson, Vice-Chair TBA, Vice-ChairDon Sorensen, Board Liaison Leroy BeebySuzanne Coons Ned CooneyFritz Heinecke Art FraktTom Van De Hey Monica Haller-BradleyMatthew Warren Ken HarrisRob Scott Janna Rankin

Asher RogowLinda VincentSusan Hommel

Tennis Advocacy...Together We GrowNearly 70% of all tennis is played on public park courts.

USTA League Tennis Five Year Champion and Finalist Comparisons by DistrictWomen’s Adult Section Championships

2007 2006 2005 2004 20032.5 Women1ST UT CO UT ID ID2ND CO UT NV UT NV

3.0 Women1ST UT UT UT UT NV2ND NV NV ID NV MT

3.5 Women1ST UT ID UT NV WY2ND NV NV CO ID UT

4.0 Women1ST MT UT CO CO NV2ND CO CO NV NV CO

4.5 Women1ST NV UT CO CO NV2ND CO CO UT UT UT

5.0 Women1ST CO CO CO UT ID2ND - - UT NV CO

Men’s Adult Section Championships2007 2006 2005 2004 2003

2.5 Men1ST UT UT UT UT -2ND - - CO CO -

3.0 Men1ST ID UT UT ID ID2ND UT CO ID WY UT

3.5 Men1ST CO UT NV NV NV2ND NV NV UT UT UT

4.0 Men1ST NV CO NV CO NV2ND MT UT UT ID UT

4.5 Men1ST NV UT UT UT CO2ND UT CO NV NV NV



Adult Recreation & Competition

5.0 Men1ST UT CO CO MT UT2ND NV NV NV CO NV

Open Men1ST ID - ID NV ID2ND - - CO ID CO

Women’s Senior Section Championships2007 2006 2005 2004 2003

3.0 Women1ST MT CO ID NV NV2ND NV MT NV CO ID

3.5 Women1ST NV CO ID WY UT2ND ID MT MT NV NV

4.0 Women1ST CO UT NV NV UT2ND NV MT CO CO NV

4.5 Women1ST MT UT CO UT MT2ND UT CO UT MT UT

Men’s Senior Section Championships2007 2006 2005 2004 2003

3.0 Men1ST ID WY MT WY ID2ND CO MT ID CO WY

3.5 Men1ST CO WY ID ID UT2ND UT NV WY NV CO

4.0 Men1ST UT ID UT ID ID2ND CO CO ID UT UT

4.5 Men1ST CO UT CO CO CO2ND UT CO ID NV NV


Adult Division-USTA League TennisAdults-Section Growth History 2002-2007

Adults-Number of Participants by District




Adult Men-Number of Participants by District

Adult Women-Number of Participants by District


Senior Numbers-USTA League TennisSeniors-Section Growth History 2002-2007

Seniors-Number of Participants by District




Senior Men-Number of Participants by District

Senior Women-Number of Participants by District




Player Development2007 was a highly successful year for Intermountain’s Player Development with accomplished tournaments and high playerparticipation.There was an average increase in participants by 6.6% per sectional tournament; a total of 85 moreparticipants in all three sectionals. Also, there was a 6% increase in players that earned year-end National Rankings from2005 to 2006.This jump in rankings and increase in player participation is a true indicator of our Section’s continuedcommitment to the sport.

2007 Player Development-USTA Intermountain JuniorsIt was a great year for Intermountain junior participants.They competed well outside the Section and many players reachednew personal goals as well as gained notoriety for their successes both sectionally and nationally. Congratulations toeveryone who participated and a special thanks to those who provided support for the players.

Junior Competition CommitteePam Brewer, ChairLauri Cripe, Board LiaisonPatty Sheridan, E.D. LiaisonSteve CampbellMike HaberTheresa LovettScott PotterCarl Lewis PowellBethany SchottNick Smith

2006 USTA National RankingsA whooping 284 Intermountain juniors received national rankings and honors in 2006; 16 more players than last year!Congratulations to these juniors as well as the many others who competed on the national scene but did not meet rankingrequirements. National ranking lists for each age division are displayed at www.usta.com.

USTA Intermountain Sectional ChampionshipsThe three Intermountain Sectional Championships were a tremendous success in 2007.The Utah Tennis Association directedthe Snowball Sectional, the Colorado Tennis Association directed the Summer Sectional, and the Nevada Tennis Associationdirected the Great Pumpkin Sectional.These three events ran smoothly and were a huge triumph with the enormous helpfrom the hosting Districts and many dedicated volunteers. A big “thanks” to all the Districts for their hard work.

The Snowball Sectional Championship in Salt Lake City, Utah, January 12-17, 2007, welcomed us into the year. Everydistrict was proudly represented and there were a total of 436 participants – a 74 player increase from 2006.The onlyentirely indoor sectional for the juniors was a hit as usual, and players and supporters alike were thrilled at the high level of competition.

The Summer Sectional Championship was hosted in Denver, Colorado from June 12-17, 2007.With 497 participants,it was a record setting tournament for participation.There was a 14 player increase from 2006. Players battled for topendorsement spots into Zonals, Intersectionals, USTA Boys and Girls Team Championships, and World Team Tennis JuniorNationals.This sectional is indirect endorsement; it takes into account a player’s record from the past six months endingwith the Summer Sectional.

The Great Pumpkin Sectional Championship held October 25-29, 2007, was a hugely popular tournament again this year.About the same as last year, there were 338 participants as compared to 341 last year. Players enjoyed high levels ofcompetition in this direct endorsement tournament. Congratulations to all who participated this season!

Tennis Advocacy...Together We GrowDid you know that more than 300 varsity tennis programs have been dropped in the last decade at the college/university level?

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2007 Snowball Sectional ChampionshipNumber of Participants by District

CO ID MT NV UT WYBoys 12 13 8 3 6 18 1Boys 14 11 7 3 13 15 0Boys 16 22 6 3 13 9 0Boys 18 22 1 2 11 15 1

Girls 12 17 5 1 11 14 0Girls 14 12 3 3 8 22 0Girls 16 17 6 0 10 16 0Girls 18 18 4 4 11 15 1

2007 Summer Sectional ChampionshipNumber of Participants by District



2007 Great Pumpkin Sectional ChampionshipNumber of Participants by District





Circuit TournamentsAll five Circuit Tournaments were again a success this year. It was great to see all Circuits offer doubles; some sites eventoffered a doubles consolation for the first time ever.The increased participation trend continued as there were a total of1,386 participants compared to 1,239 in 2006.There was a 147 player increase – partly due to offering an extra site forboth the BG16’s and BG18’s Memorial Day Circuit.This change allowed for many more players to participate in thesepopular events, and it made for extremely competitive matches between the top players in our Section. Highly qualifiedtennis professionals in the area run our Circuits, and the success of the tournaments is a great reflection on their dedicationto our juniors.To convenience the parents and players, these tournaments are held in multiple locations throughout theSection.The compass draw format offers juniors multiple matches and the opportunity to develop their game and competewith players of a similar competition level.

Number of Junior Participants by District2007 Sweetheart Circuit

CO ID MT NV UT WYBoys 52 14 7 11 42 4Girls 42 21 4 10 37 2

2007 Easter CircuitCO ID MT NV UT WY

Boys 74 18 14 63 61 4Girls 45 19 8 61 48 1

2007 Memorial Day CircuitCO ID MT NV UT WY

Boys 62 17 34 20 49 3Girls 65 16 10 5 38 2

2007 Summer Sizzler CircuitCO ID MT NV UT WY

Boys 52 13 2 8 39 7Girls 33 13 1 6 30 1

2006 Labor Day CircuitCO ID MT NV UT WY

Boys 30 20 16 8 38 0Girls 30 13 10 4 28 1

Marketing, Communication & Sponsorship

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2007 TeamIntermountainParticipants:

12’s ZonalsAlexa Brandt Chloe Brandt Mary Crum Nicole Kalhorn Clara Larson Analise Marshall Alexandra Martinelli Samantha Martinelli Jordan Minnick Callie Morlock Meagan Monaghan Katherine Pepin Gabrielle Smith Samantha Smith Veronica Walton Rebecca Weissman

Alex Braun Cooper Bridge Billy Fielding Hunter LaCouture Harrison Lang Spencer Lang Alex Miles Hayden Sabatka Ozzie Tavares Jacob Tullis Samuel Tullis Phillip Vernon Harrison Vivas Jay Walter Eli Winegardner

14’s ZonalsHunter Anderer Zach Bellon Colin Haas Spencer Hafen Aaron Lapkin Alec Marx Nicholas Mahlangu Yannik Mahlangu Alex McKean Garrett Patton Brandon Pohl Hadrien Saperstein Mitchell Smith James Swiggart

Robert Turlington Joseph Weaver Kristofer Yee

Morgan Blanco Alyssa Boman Daniella Daniel Alyssa Evensen Nicole Evensen Kylie Peek Madison Mathis Victorie SapersteinCaitlyn Shafner Tiffany Tavares Jennifer Weissmann

16’s ZonalsKelsey Brading Melissa Cowles Ellen Crum Natalie Dunn Lauren Grzybowski Annika Karlsen Anita Lee Mary Anne MacfarlaneAlana McMahon Chelsea Patton Aubrey Paul Erin Sanders Caroline Schnell Angelica Sims Ashley Tanner Clarke Tatje Chrissy Uriarte Ryann Warner

Landon Barlow Eric Braun Matt Carroll Chris Cooprider Matthew Cowley Harry Jewett Trey Kennedy Devin Lane Tyler Loong Connor Macey Casey MacMaster Shane Monahan Hunter Nicholas Zach Pendleton Ben Scissors Evan Song Andrew Warren Brad Weaver

USTA B18’s NationalTeam ChampionshipsTrenton Alenik Calvin BennettJordan BridgeFletcher Keyes Erik Kreutzer Spencer SmithWill Vasos

Intersectional TeamChampionshipsChris CoopriderDevin LaneMary Anne MacfarlaneCasey MacMasterAlana McMahonErin SandersEvan SongChrissy Uriarte

USTA G18’s NationalTeam ChampionshipsMissy HarrisSimone KalhornElizabeth MarsicoPaige MilesShauna MorganRomina NedakovicKourtney Young

World Team TennisJunior NationalsTori Arneson Jordan Barlow Ramsey Bernard Daniel MooreBrooke Sailer Veronika Wojakowska



2007 Zonal, Intersectional, Junior Fed Cup, Junior Davis Cup, and World TeamTennis Junior Nationals CoachesFrank Adams, CO, BG 14 ZonalsSue Burke, CO,World Team Tennis Junior NationalsSteve Campbell, CO, BG 12 ZonalsDavid Crawford, UT, BG 12 ZonalsKim Gidley, CO, Girls 18 USTA Girls 18 Team ChampionshipsNicole Keneally, CO, BG 16 ZonalsJohnny Lane, NV, Boys 18 USTA Boys 18 Team ChampionshipsRobin Miller, CO, BG 14 ZonalsHolger Nickel, ID, USTA Intersectional Team Colleen Patton, CO, BG 12 ZonalsGreg Patton, ID, BG 14 ZonalsLindsay Rawstorne, UT, BG 16 ZonalsBrenda Vlasak, CO, BG 16 Zonals

Coaches Commission 10 & Under Rally and Great Pumpkin Warm-Up CampThe Intermountain Coaches Commission sent a talented team of 10 & Unders to Dallas,Texas for an Intersectional Rally.The other Sections involved were: Texas, Southwest, Carribean, Midwest, and Missouri Valley.Team Intermountain had afantastic time.The team was coached by Scott Potter (Montana) and Gretchen Maloney (Idaho).

In addition, the ITA Coaches Commission organized a highly successful Summer Sectional 10’s Warm-Up Camp inHighlands Ranch, Colorado, June 11, 2007.There were just under 20 young players who attended this prestigious event.Carey Brading, Brad Pearce, Lindsay Rawstorne, Gretchen Maloney, Nicole Keneally, Holger Nickel and Greg Pattoncoached some of our top youth at this camp.The camp’s theme was “developing the mental edge and high performancetechnical skills.” It was a joy to see some of our top young players come together and share their commitment to the game.

Coaches Commission MembersCarey Brading, ChairGretchen MaloneyNicole KeneallyHolger NickelGreg PattonBrad PearceScott PotterLindsay RawstorneBethany SchottKen Shioi

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Marketing & CommunicationsHighlights to our marketing and communications efforts in 2007 include: presenting at the Montana Tennis AssociationAnnual Meeting and at the Community Development Workshop in Boise, Idaho, gaining more exposure in the USPTAIntermountaineer Newsletter, supporting numerous Block Parties which were held in all of the Districts and conducting a survey through our national office to gain more knowledge of league player information at the District level.

Attending Montana Tennis Association’s Annual Meeting in Helena on October 27, 2007 gave the Section an opportunity to meet with local Community Tennis Association’s (CTA’s) and talk about 2008 Block Parties, Block Party Grants, and our customizable flyer service. Presenting at the Community Tennis Workshop, held in conjunction with the ITA LeadershipMeeting, in Boise, Idaho from November 30-December 2, 2007 was another opportunity to speak directly to CTA’s aboutthe same topics. Both of the opportunities allowed the Section to communicate to CTA’s some of the support we can offerthem at the local level.

The Intermountain Section worked closely with USPTA Staff to create relevant articles for their members. Section articleswere present in almost all the 2007 Intermountaineer Newsletters.

Block Parties were held in all of our Districts, mostly in May to celebrate Tennis Month. Nine Block Parties throughout ourSection received a $500 marketing grant from the National office.

The Marketing Department worked closely with the League and Diversity Department to gain more knowledge on ourleague players. Eleven questions from the National League Survey were selected, with the twelve asking what in state does the player live.The information gives a breakdown of how players from each District and ethnic category answered.

Marketing and Communications CommitteeRyan Wolfington, ChairJohn Agin, Board LiaisonBecky BlalockMolly DeCoursey

intermountain.usta.comStatistics show that the USTA Intermountain website’s monthly page impressions were 130,487 last year averaging 10,170impressions per month.Total user sessions have decreased by 5% from last year.The average daily user sessions for a monthare 119. It is estimated that of the 3,685 total monthly user sessions, 2,465 user sessions are unique visitors.

intermountain.com e-newsletterThe USTA Intermountain Section’s bi-monthly email communication continues to drive traffic to the Section and Districtwebsites.The publication features Section news and offers space to each District for local news and events. Statistics reportthat the e-newsletter currently has more than 2,800 subscribers, which is over 100 more subscribers than last year.Statistics also show that Section events and District news are some of the most viewed stories, so we highly encourageDistricts to submit articles. Over half of the subscribers that open the email are clicking on links within the newsletter.


Tennis Advocacy...Together We GrowWant easy access to court construction companies in the Intermountain Section? Look for the Intermountain Court Builder Guide at www.Intermountain.usta.com.

2007 USTA Intermountain Section Sponsors, Partners & Supporters



Advantage Sports Coatings

Advantage Tennis Academy

Air Force Academy

Blue Bunny Ice Cream

Darling Tennis Center

Gatorade

Green Valley Spa - Vic Braden Tennis College

Greenwood Athletic Club

Head

Huntsman World

Senior Games

Intermountain Tennis Foundation

Nevada Tennis Association

Nike Tennis

Nike Tennis Camp/US Sports

Overhead Smash Tennis & Apparel

Penn - Official Ball of USTA League Tennis

Prince Sports

Ranch Country Club

Renner Sports Services

RSN Promotionals

South Suburban Parks & Recreation

Tennis Center at Streamboat Springs

Tennis on the Beach

Tennis Industry Association - Tennis Welcome Centers

Teton Pines Resort

The Tennis Channel

USPTA Intermountain Division

Vail Racquet Club Townhomes & Condos

Vic Braden Tennis College

Weil Tennis Academy

Wilson Sporting Goods

Wilson - Official Ball

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2007 Annual Award HonoreesUSTA Intermountain Annual Award Honorees

Organization of the Year AwardMcCall Community Tennis Association - McCall, IdahoThis award is given annually to recognize the services rendered to Intermountain’s USTA members by its memberorganizations: Community Tennis Associations, Clubs, Park and Recreation Departments, etc. Section winners aresubmitted to the USTA for the National Organization of the Year Award.

Family of the Year AwardHarris Family - Salt Lake City, UtahThis award is presented annually to a family within the USTA Intermountain Section who has exemplified the benefits oftennis as a family recreational sport and has contributed to their tennis community in a significant way. Section winners are submitted to the USTA for the National Family of the Year Award.

Nikos Ridle Award/Junior AwardGeoffrey Lewis - Durango, ColoradoThis award is presented annually to a junior tennis player within the USTA Intermountain Section who exemplifies thespirit of tennis through their activities on and off the court.The award is given in memory of Nikos Ridle, a nationallyranked junior player from Billings, Montana, who was killed in an automobile accident at age 19. Section winners aresubmitted to the USTA for the Bill Talbert Junior Sportsmanship Award.

Jan Dowse Volunteer of the Year AwardGuss Morrison - ColoradoThis award is named after Jan Dowse, former Executive Director of the Utah Tennis Association. Jan served the Utah and Intermountain tennis community for more than two decades, and her contributions to the sport she loved are toonumerous to count. In her honor, this award is given annually to the USTA Intermountain Volunteer of the Year torecognize his or her outstanding contributions, personal unselfishness and devotion to the game.

Barbara Clark Multicultural Community Service AwardFrank Adams - Aurora, ColoradoInitiated in 2000, as the Mulitcultural Community Service Award, this award was renamed in 2006 to honor Barbara Clark,who passed away in September 2006. She was a longtime employee of the Section who was an ambassador for this award.This award is given annually to honor an individual in the USTA Intermountain Section who, through tennis, has made asignificant contribution to multicultural populations and communities in our Section.

Developmental Coach of the Year AwardPhil Betancourt - Pueblo, ColoradoInitiated in 2000, this award is given to recognize the outstanding individual efforts of a developmental coach in the USTAIntermountain Section.This Coach is being honored for his or her endless dedication to developing junior tennis players at all ability levels through teaching and coaching, presence at tournaments and events, and the ability to positively impactthe lives of their junior players on and off the court.

Media Excellence AwardCheyenne Edition - Colorado Springs, ColoradoThis award is given from time to time to outstanding media (print,TV, radio, or electronic) associations in the USTAIntermountain Section who go above the normal role of media to help promote the game of tennis in their area.Section winners are submitted to the USTA for the National Media Excellence Award.

David Freed Lifetime Service AwardHerbert Neils - Libby, MontanaThis award is given from time to time to an individual for lifetime service to tennis within the USTA IntermountainSection.This award was first introduced in 1988 and given to David Freed of Salt Lake City, Utah. David served asIntermountain’s Secretary and Treasurer for 39 years from 1936-1975.

Recipient biographies will be available on intermountain.usta.com.

Tennis Advocacy...Together We GrowThe Intermountain Section has three USTA trained Advocacy Consultants: Terry Walters, MC Beeby and Matthew Warren.



Past Award Honorees, 1981-2006Organization of the Year Honorees

2006South Suburban Parks & RecreationCentennial, Colorado2005Pikes Peak Community Tennis AssociationColorado Springs, Colorado2004Sweetwater Tennis Association Green River,Wyoming2003Coach Mike’s Tennis Academy,Salt Lake City, Utah2002Gates Tennis CenterDenver, Colorado2001Garden City Tennis AssociationMissoula, Montana2000Snowbird Canyon Racquet & Fitness ClubSalt Lake City, Utah1999Lynmar Racquet & Health ClubColorado Springs, Colorado1998Greenwood Athletic ClubEnglewood, Colorado1997Ken Caryl Ranch Metropolitan District Littleton, Colorado1996Twin Falls Tennis AssociationTwin Falls, Idaho1995The Ranch Country ClubWestminster, Colorado1994Green Valley Athletic ClubHenderson, Nevada1993The Aspen ClubAspen, Colorado1992Snowbird Canyon Racquet ClubSalt Lake City, Utah1991Clarion-Harvest House Sporting AssociationBoulder, Colorado1990Vail Racquet ClubVail, Colorado1989The Sports MallSalt Lake City, Utah1988Racquet World InvernessEnglewood, Colorado

1987Country Club of ColoradoColorado Springs, Colorado1986Boise Racquet & Swim ClubBoise, Idaho1985Meadow Creek Racquet ClubLakewood, Colorado1984Wyoming Racquet ClubCasper,Wyoming1983Denver Tennis ClubDenver, Colorado1982Yellow Stone Racquet ClubBillings, Montana1981Salt Lake Tennis ClubSalt Lake City, Utah

David Freed Award Honorees2004Wilbur Braithwaite Manti, Utah2003Calvin D. NelsonSalt Lake City, Utah2002Allen KielEnglewood, Colorado2001Sherrie Pruitt Farris Broomfield, Colorado2000Rosemary FriGreeley, Colorado1999Tom KeachPueblo, Colorado1998Lee HammelSalt Lake City, Utah1996Marie RobertsonCasper,Wyoming1995Sam MilsteinDenver, Colorado1994Sandy TuellerLas Vegas, Nevada1993Barbara Krase ChandlerBoise, Idaho1992Myron WalkerSalt Lake City, Utah1991Dr. James F. DydeDenver, Colorado

1990Jamie NanceEnglewood, Colorado1988David FreedSalt Lake City, Utah

Family of the Year Honorees2006Powell FamilyBoise, Idaho2005Vasos FamilyFort Collins, Colorado2004Macfarlane Family Ogden, Utah2003The Ingwaldson FamilyLas Vegas, Nevada2002The Albrecht FamilyGreat Falls, Montana2001The Olsen FamilyIdaho Falls, Idaho2000The Hammel FamilySalt Lake City, Utah1999The Cham-A-Koon FamilyGreat Falls, Montana1998The Miller FamilyBoise, Idaho1997The Bartz FamilyColorado Springs, Colorado1996The Shields FamilyGrand Junction, Colorado1995The Benson FamilyDenver, Colorado1994The Jensen FamilySalt Lake City, Utah1993The Fallin FamilyEnglewood, Colorado1992The Rosenberg FamilyGrand Junction, Colorado1991The DeAngelis FamilyMeridian, Idaho1990The Champion FamilyDenver, Colorado1989 The Chin FamilyBoise, Idaho1988 The LaTour FamilyLas Vegas, Nevada

1987 The Graham FamilyBoise, Idaho1986 The Zurcher FamilyParker, Colorado1985 The Gaynor FamilyLas Vegas, Nevada

Jan Dowse Award Honorees2006Jean GreenwoodSalt Lake City, Utah2005Eileen PeroDenver, Colorado2004Tom Van De Hey Colorado Springs, Colorado2003Holger NickelIdaho Falls, Idaho2002Eileen PinkertonBillings, Montana2001Darlene LangHenderson, Nevada2000Frank AdamsAurora, Colorado1999Gale VolkmanSalt Lake City, Utah1998 Carrie ReedTwin Falls, Idaho1997Marilyn WallinSalt Lake City, Utah

Nikos Ridle Award Honorees2006Stephen JacobsColorado Springs, Colorado2005Paige MilesSalt Lake City, Utah2004Andrea Throne Sheridan,Wyoming2003Sutton Shackelford,Salt Lake City, Utah2002Leah Clare WestonColorado Springs, Colorado2001 Christy RothDenver, Colorado2000Christian and Catrina ThompsonLas Vegas, Nevada

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1999 Cory RossLittleton, Colorado1998Jake CramLittleton, Colorado1997Vivian ShinLas Vegas, Nevada1996Dietz FryEnglewood, Colorado1995Colin JoynerGreat Falls, Montana1994Bryon OliverBoise, Idaho1993Josh Muterspaw Ashley TindleLas Vegas, Nevada Littleton, Colorado1992Chris JenkinsLakewood, Colorado1991Jane ChiMeridian, Idaho1990Jamie NanceEnglewood, Colorado1988Todd WilsonBillings, Montana1987 Nikos Ridle Billings, Montana

Developmental Coach of the Year 2006Carey BradingLittleton, Colorado2005Clark BartonSalt Lake City, Utah2004Scott Potter Bozeman, Montana2003Chad VaughnBoise, Idaho2002Lindsay RawstorneSalt Lake City, Utah2001Dave LuebbeJackson Hole,Wyoming2000Johnny LaneLas Vegas, Nevada

Barbara Clark Multicultural Community Service Award

2006Andy & Julie ClearyDenver, Colorado2005Andy ValdezSalt Lake City, Utah2004Dan Gonzales Denver, Colorado2003Mike MartinesSalt Lake City, Utah2002Jessie Walker-SmithAurora, Colorado2001Cory VargasPlatteville, Colorado2000Phil BetancourtPueblo, Colorado

Media Excellence Award Honorees2006Rocky Mountain NewsDenver, Colorado2005Vegastennis.comLas Vegas, Nevada2004Daily Camera Boulder, Colorado2003The Billings GazetteBillings, Montana2002Steve Gray,The Morning NewsBlackfoot, Idaho2001AT&T Media Services Salt Lake City, Utah2000Kevin Janison, KLAS-TVLas Vegas, Nevada1998Times News NewspaperTwin Falls, Idaho1997Tom DurkinSalt Lake City Tribune, Salt Lake City, Utah

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