Become an Official!

Are you interested in becoming a certified official?

The Macon Tennis Association will be hosting a

certification clinic for new and returning officials. 

February 25 & 26

You must register in advance

by clicking the appropriate link below.

0 - 3 Years of Certification

4+ Years of Certification

For more information,

contact Ann Kearbey

Links to: Becoming an Official, Clinic Handouts and Online Tests

2011 Year-End Ratings Information

2011 Year-End Ratings are

published on TennisLink

Click here for a list of all ratings for Macon players.

4.0 Low Eligibility List

Free 1-Year USTA 10 and Under Junior Membership

Until December 31, 2012, kids 10 and Under, new to the USTA, can receive a FREE Junior Membership – a $19 value!

Now it’s easier than ever for kids to get in the game.

New rules.

Kid-sized racquets.

Slower, lower-bouncing balls.

No courts necessary.

Kids can play anywhere, anytime, at any level.

And now, for a limited-time,

kids can join the USTA for FREE!

USTA Membership includes:

Annual subscription to Bounce newsletter

Access to play USTA Junior Tournaments

Access to play USTA Jr. Team Tennis

JOIN NOW!

Go to www.TRYUSTA.com/KIDS

or call 1-800-990-8782

and mention source code NEWGAME

Offer Expires: December 31, 2012

$200 REWARD

 $200 REWARD

FOR ROUNDING UP NEW TENNIS PLAYERS

Tennis Just Got More Rewarding!

Help get adults to play USTA League Tennis and earn $200.

Any tennis coach, team captain, Local League Coordinator or other tennis enthusiast will be rewarded with a cash prize when adding six new, beginner-level tennis players to a new or existing team. The Southern League Growth Initiative is an innovative program to promote beginner play in the USTA League Adult, Senior and Super Senior programs. New players must be at the 2.0, 2.5 or 3.0 levels only.

Team organizers will have the opportunity to

win a trip to the 2012 US Open.

In the event that a player is identified twice they will be counted towards the first submission. Persons qualifying for payments of $600 or more must provide their Social Security # before any payment can be issued. By submitting the form, the submitting member represents that all information contained on the form is accurate and that they acknowledge that any questions or disputes regarding eligibility for the incentive payments and/or interpretation of the rules will be resolved by USTA Southern in its sole discretion, and all such decisions shall be final.

Go to www.ustageorgia.com go to the bottom of the page and CLICK on the wanted poster for more information on recruiting your new team and to fill out the form.

NEW TIEBREAK PROCEDURE - ALL LEAGUES

All tie breaks (set and/or match tiebreaks) in local league matches will follow the Coman tiebreak format.

You will sides after the first point is played then after every 4 points (point totals of 1, 5, 9, 13, etc.).  Remember, you always change when the tiebreak score total is odd each time you change. Please inform all your players.

Even though you play out the full third set for the adult and senior leagues, you will use the Coman tiebreak procedure at the end of any set which reaches 6-all.

In mixed league, you play a third set match tiebreak in lieu of the third set.  The tiebreak is played following the Coman format.

For an illustration of the procedure, click here.

Congratulations

2010 Georgia Tennis Association Annual Awards

Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center

Congratulations to the MTA award winners at October's GTA Awards Banquet in Atlanta, Georgia.

• Tennis Official of the Year: Donna Bailey

Presented to a USTA certified tennis official who has made outstanding contributions to the cause of tennis officiating in Georgia (officials committee to provide input).

• USTA Georgia Volunteer Service Award: Jaime Kaplan

Presented to the key volunteer who made significant contributions to USTA Georgia and/or one of its program services, working above and beyond the normal call of duty.

• USTA Georgia High School Coach of the Year: Paul Midkiff

Presented to a high school tennis coach who has developed an outstanding high school tennis program through his or her leadership, coaching and inspiration.  His or her work benefits the growth of tennis and of well-rounded student-athletes coming out of the program.

• Junior Male Player of the Year: Jess Jones

Award is based upon participation and results at national, sectional, state league and/or tournament events.  The recipient of this award will be determined by the achievement of an exemplary win/loss record, ranking(s), and exhibition of high levels of sportsmanship.  Only amateur players will be considered.  Award recipients must reside in Georgia.

• Junior Tournament of the Year: Southern Girls and Boys 14's Closed Tournament

Presented to a USTA sanctioned tournament that exceeds expectations with regards to tournament organization, play, hospitality and facility amenities.

• Ruth Lay Ryner Award: Donna Bailey

Presented for outstanding volunteer service and promoting tennis.

Thank you for your service to Macon

and the game of tennis!