This year we would like to Honor our Heroes - this is anyone in our tennis community who has had  a diagnoses of  breast cancer.  Please e-mail Karen Rabb if you or someone you know has battled this disease. PLEASE LIMIT THIS TO LADIES WHO PLAY TENNIS IN OUR NEGTA  COMMUNITY ONLY.
Your help with this project is very valuable and appreciated.  If you are also interested in serving on this committee please let me know.

Karen Rabb
770-534-3004

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Hall County has chosen a new manager for their courts.

Walt Kilmartin is the new manager of all the Hall County tennis courts.

Walt can be reached at the Bob Bailey Tennis Center (Alberts Banks) at 770-965-6072

or his cell 770-530-1304.  Walt's e-mail is   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and the web site for the county courts is www.tennishallcounty.com.

Please stop by and welcome Walt to his new position.

USTA League 2009 Year End Ratings

The 2009 Year End Ratings have been released.  To see your End of Year 2009 ratings,  Access Year End 2009 Ratings, enter your USTA number and click "Go".  You may click the "Appeal" link to appeal your rating. (Note: Please read the disclaimer at the bottom of the Find a Rating page)   The following statement was released by the USTA NTRP National Oversight Group regarding the 2009 year end ratings.

Northeast Georgia Tennis  Association

Spring Senior league registration

 Seniors teams must be established by

February 14, 2010

For information contact:

Teri Miller at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

or

Amy Pope at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

A Chairman has been found for the Tennis Block Party. It will be held in May, 2010! It is a One day event!

Tennis Block Parties are an integral part of the USTA's Tennis Month promotional platform designed to kick off the outdoor tennis season in May. Block parties provides a great platform to promote our local tennis program to players of all ages and abilities.

Contact: Patsy Kilmartin - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   678-450-1735   or

Betsy Kiser - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it     678-936-5530

Please contact to offer you assistance.

Local Resources for Junior Tennis Players

Gainesville Park and Recreation:

Offers several junior (and adult) clinics, including QuickStart .  More information available in Program Guide  (www.gainesville.org) or call  770-531-2680.

Gainesville State College and University:

Offers junior clinics on Saturday mornings.  Call (678) 717-3605  for more information and to register.

Hall County Park and Leisure:

Contact Walt Kilmartin for information. He manages all the Hall county Park & Rec. courts.  Walt can be reached at the Bob Bailey Tennis Courts -Alberta Banks  @ 770-965-6072 or cell  770-530-1304  his e-mail is This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

 www.tennishallcounty.com

Brenau University Tennis Center:

Individual lessons and team clinics by appointment.  Contact Gordon Leslie This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to make arrangements.  This facility has two indoor courts.

Racquets & Togs Tennis:

Gary Sherby  has a junior clinics at City Park 4:30 - 6:00PM on Tuesday (beginner), Wednesday (novice), and Friday (intermediate).  Call 770-532-9900 for more information.

NEGTA Board of Directors for 2010

NEGTA is proud to announce the following new appointments to the Board of Directors for the 2010 League Year

President - Stephanie Usrey
Vice-President - Patsy Kilmartin
Secretary - Stacey Smith
Member-at-Large - Jackie Somerville
Immediate Past-President - Pam Williams

Contact information for your board members can be found under the Menu "Organization"

Important Dates for Leagues.

Last day you can add players to your Spring teams

Fall / Winter 2010 League Winners

Winter Combo Winners:

5.5 Women - Liz Robbins - Longwood

6.5 Men - Jim  Giles

6.5 Women - Marie Bartlatt & Sandra Souther - Brenau 

7.5 Women - Cindy Hebert - City Park

Women:

2.5 Gainesville Business -  Debbie Westray - City Park

3.0 Gainesville Business -  Gigi Andrews - Longwood

3.0 Gainesville Day - Marie Bartlett - Brenau  - Won the play off

3.5 Gainesville Day-  Cathy Bilbrough - Chattahoochee Country Club

4.0 Low  Day- Kristi Creegen - Rock Creek Park

 Men:

3.0 Gainesville - Michael Velasquez - Longwood

3.5 Gainesville -  Shannon Kent - Alberta Panks

4.0 Gainesville - Seth Hester -  City Park

3.0 Gainesville - Jeannie Boohaker & Sharon Virgin - CCC

3.5 Gainesville  -  Jan Eustis - Longwood

3.5 Gainesville Men - King Gore - Harbour Point

Mixed:

7.0 mixed - Shannon Kent - Alberta Banks