2011 Arkansas State NTRP League Tennis Championship Results

The 2011 Arkansas State NTRP League Tennis Championship results are in and the Winners are.........

Senior Results-

Men 3.5 Winner: Schaeffer-Harrison/LR/LRAC
Team Members: Robert S. Harrison,Doug Meyer,James Vick,Steven D. Schaeffer,Don Dobbins,Pete Biagioni,Elliot Esmaeilpour,Steven W Jonsson,Randy Abbott,Bobby B. Ring,James Patrick Hamilton, and Robert Porbeck

Men 4.0 Winner: Holmes/El Dorado/EDCC
Team Members: Robert R. Holmes,Charles Hartsell,John Michael O'Donohoe,Paul W. Fisher,Joseph Hickey,Steve Cousins,Dale E. Tommey,Michael David Haire,J. Scott Simpson, and William Miles

Men 4.5 Winner: Sawyer/Monticello
Team Members: Jimmy Sawyer,Albert M. King,Bob Worthington,John P. Sixbey,Chuck Cavin,Baylor C. Guy,Bill J. Bodie, and Fred L. Cooper

Women 3.0 Winner: Britton/JB/3 Oaks
Team Members: Paula Britton,Lori R. Huggins,Deborah Young,Karen C. Lynch,Regina P. Hinton,June Carole Morse,Joann Harmon, and Toni Inboden

Women 3.5 Winner: Schaeffer/LR/LRAC
Team Members: Anita Schaeffer,Debbie Worthington,Julie Sanders,Rebecca A. Reed,Teresa C. Murphy,Susan Toler,Becky A. Marks,Lory D. Palafox,Cindy A. Howard,Holly S. Parker,Paula B Aultz, and Michelle Damon

Women 4.0 Winner: Webb-Palafox/GHS/Burns
Team Members: Lavinia Webb,Karen K. Demott,Judy A. Wiley,Lory D. Palafox,Joy Wolf,Julie Sanders,Diane Bischof,Debbie Kilby,Sara B. Barnett,Jo A. Phillips,Rhea A. Ruggles, and Janet L. Borders

Women 4.5 Winner : Taylor-Fess/LR/LRAC
Team Members: Judi H. Fess,Paula R. Tinsley,Vicki Taylor,Vanessa L. Pruitt, Jill Hairston,Leslye Gibbens, and Cindy Jo Lucas


Adult Results-

Men 2.5 Winner: Nordentoft/NLR/Burns Pk
Team Members: Benjamin Albert Ride,Sujay Kola,Ian Cheyne,Han Y Cho,Cheiko Stewart, and Charles Edwin Ledbetter II

Men 3.0 Winner: Biagioni/LR/Chenal
Team Members: Chris Mcfadden Bridges,Eduardo G. Moros,Russell Owyoung,Derek B Cisne,Bryan J. Turriff,Roger P Purifoy,Joe T Hadden,Jim Garner,Stephen B. Niswanger,Adam W Raines,Sam Carter,Scott Polk,Pete Biagioni,James Patrick Cady, and Mark Benjamin Bridges

Men 3.5 Winner: Bauer/Rogers/SVCC
Team Members: Steven Bauer,David Ray Pollard,Michael Grennier,Lance Harris, Anthony Thomas Hucker,Sean Fraser,Manuel Haro,Jeff Greer,Joseph Gerard Hartsig,Ed Andrew Ozimek,Steven Hinkebein,Jesse Conn,Gregory W Spencer,Steve Phillips, and Beau Sylvester

Men 3.75 Winner:Siguenza/NLR/Henson
Team Members: kevin Michael Curley,Clarence McJunkins,Keith M. Fletcher,Carl Brown,Charlie Kinser,Travis Z. Rowan, and Reginald Q. Brown

Men 4.0 Winner: Cato-Ross/JB/JCC
Team Members: Byron Cato,Chris N. McDaniel,Christopher Rich,Troy Bartels,Danny Marongiu,Jesse S. Burnett,Greg Arnold,Will Hudson,John W. Ross,Denver L. Dudley, and Scott Mixon

Men 4.5 Winner: G.Jones/JB/JCC
Team Members: Gary A. Jones,Matthew C. Edens,John W. Ross,Carroll D. Scroggin,James A. Owens,Daniel Milnes,Aaron Hudson,Mark M. Bacon, and Chandler Harris

Women 2.0 Winner: Cronin/JB/3 Oaks
Team Members:Logan Cronin,Jennifer Ann Ziegler,Sarah Jackson,Donna G. Jones,Christy A. Moery,Kim A. Schoettle, and Stacee Johnson Jobe

Women 2.5 Winner: Bohnert-Colebank/Rogers/PCC
Team Members: Jennifer Lynn Bohnert,Donna Carol Field,Kim Evans,Kimberly Lynn Chronister,Donna Russell,Leslie Colebank,Becky Alexander,Audrey Elizabeth Byrd,Kim Rose Schaap, and Shannon Gordon

Women 2.75 Winner: Garretson - Mtn. Home
Team Members: Leslie A Stephens,Misty Gaston,Jessica L. Jackson,Elly Rumbach,Andi K Chappell,Myla J. Strohbehn, Emily Rose Scheller, and Sara Gotschall

Women 3.0 Winner: Clark/Rogers/SVCC (pictured above)
Team Members: Beth A. Clark,Vera H Huber,Alysia Diane Treece,Biffy Fletcher,Carolyn Dianne Gilmore,Melanie Wells,Paula Kaufmann,Kiki Hoener,Nery D. Iselin,Kathryn Miller, and Jennifer Keefauver

Women 3.25 Winner: Hurst-O'Donnell/LR/LRAC
Team Members: Ashley Hurst,Stacy Lea Nelson,Amie M Simmons,Anna O'Donnell,Margaret A. Minshall,Jennifer Ellen Fielding,Teresa L. Williams,Lori Ann Uekman,Elizabeth Wallace Grotte,Caroline W. Fox and Jenny Ledbetter

Women 3.5 Winner: Decker-Hayes/Bentonville/IND
Team Member: Lacey Hayes,Monica Crosby,Leslie Carol Decker,Allison Ann Ellison,Holly Hasler,Lisa Green,Susanne Decker,Ann Hendrix,Nancy Decker,Michelle Miller Gifford,Kristy Bailey,Vicky Post, and Monica Kelly

Women 3.75 Winner: Pfeil/Bentonville/IND
Team Members: Tara M. Pfeil,Erin F. Peetoom,Jenifer S. Tucker,Michelle Miller Gifford,Susanne Decker,Sheree Sander, and Lacey Hayes

Women 4.0 Winner: King/LR/LRAC
Team Members: Shannon A. King,Cindy Pugh,Melanie E. Bobo,Kerre L. Gilliland,Marti E. Henson,Catherine Edwards,Kathryn B. Perkins,Jill T. McIntyre,Rebecca L. Kinworthy,Griet Salinas,Casey Woodruff,Libby A. Woodruff,Lisa C. Nutt,Maureen Dickson,Sheffield Duke, and Stacy Campbell

Women 4.5 Winner: McColey/LR/LRAC
Team Members: Tamara L. McColey,Judi H. Fess,Mary C. Way,Vanessa L. Pruitt,Diane L. Werner,Vanessa Roper,Jenni L. Orahood,Jan P. Alman,Stephanie Fincher,Elisabet C. Jestice,Montserrat Flore,Mary M. Scharff,Cathy Mackey,Amanda W. Gore,Leslye Gibbens, and Adria Conklin

2011 Southern Senior Cup- Arkansas Team Results

The Southern Senior Cup was played over the weekend in Huntsville, AL. The Arkansas teams, playing in the Men's and Women's 35-75 age group divisions, felt stiff competition from their opposing teams from the Southern Section. Both, the Arkansas Men's and Women's teams lost in the first round of each division. Below are the main draw results of each Arkansas team:

Women 35s- NC def. AR 3-0
Simona Galik(NC)d Paula Juels Jones(AR) 6-1,6-1
Amy Dillingham(NC) d Brandy Tunnel(AR) 6-0,6-0
Galik/Hollman(NC) d Tunnel/Ladenhoff(AR) 6-3,6-1

Women 45s- AL def. AR 2-1
Cindy Lucas(AR) d Liz Moorman(AL) 4-6,6-1,10-2tb
Patti Randolph(AL) d Sheila Jackson(AR) Default
Upchurch/Thompson d Tarwater/Fess(AR) Default

Women 55s- MS def. AR 3-0
Camielle Soulier(MS) d Bonnie Wettengel(AR) 7-6,6-0
Anne Cooke(MS) d Leslie Jackson(AR) 7-6,6-4
Randall/Thompson d Jeter/Wettengel(AR) Default

Women 65s- LA def. AR 3-0
Peggy Andry(LA) d Barbara Thompson(AR) 6-0,6-1
Jan Pierson(LA) d Margaret Collier(AR) 6-2,6-3
Andry/Pierson(LA) d Potts/Adams(AR) 6-1,6-1

Women 75s- AL def. AR 2-1
Nell Seavey(AL) d Sally Palmer(AR) 6-2,6-2
Anita Larose(AL) d Anita Russell(AR) Default
Sitz/Russell(AR) d Seavey/Larose(AL) 6-4,6-2

Men 35s- GA def. AR 2-1
Martin Kajevski(AR) d Ramon Bernal(GA) 6-3,6-0
Stephen McQuillen(GA) d Eric Sixby(AR) 6-3,6-3
Buerkle/Klebonde d Kajevski/Sixby(AR) 6-3,7-6

Men 45s- SC def. AR 3-0
Anthony Stewart(SC) d Donnie Wallis(AR) 6-2,6-0
Al Cannon(SC) d Thad Beck(AR) 6-3,6-3
Besley/Watkins(SC) d Bailey/Murphy 6-4,6-1

Men 55s- GA def. AR 3-0
Rob Castorri(GA) d Bill Bodie(AR) 6-1,6-1
Tom Smith(GA) d David Beauchamp(AR) 6-3,6-4
Reid/Schnall(GA) d Jackson/Lucas(AR) 6-1,6-2

Men 65s- SC def. AR 3-0
Emile Rasheed(SC) d Bill Eby(AR) 6-1,6-1
Dewey Varn(SC) d David Sherry(AR) 6-2,6-3
Varn/Nitsche(SC) d Bell/Fincher 6-1,6-0

Men 75s- **** No AR Team Competed ****

Leslie Pfeiffer, Executive Director of the Arkansas Tennis Association, Resigns Effective 12/31/11

AT A RECENT NORTH LITTLE ROCK PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING on APRIL 18, 2011:

Leslie Pfeiffer, Executive Director of the Arkansas Tennis Association, stated that she would retire on December 31, 2011. She reported that the Burns Park Tennis Center expansion is finished that includes twelve (12) 36'tennis courts for eight (8) and nine (9) years olds, and events have expanded to 80 per year. The National Site Meeting group is visiting the Burns Park Tennis Center, looking for a location to have the national league championship in 2013. She thanked the commission and said it had been a great year.

Commission Member Jeanne Hyde made a motion, seconded by Commission Member Bruce Waller, to accept and file this report. All
voted aye and motion passed unanimously.
Commission Member Vicki Stephens thanked her for their work and coming to the meeting.

Job Opening @ USTA Arkansas- Executive Director Position

Position Title: Executive Director

Position Description
The Executive Director serves as the chief operating officer of the Arkansas Tennis Association (ATA).Overall, the Executive Director is responsible for achieving the overall mission of the ATA:  promote and develop the growth of tennis in Arkansas.  In order to achieve this mission, the Executive Director works
closely with the ATA President and Executive Board, and directs and supervises the employees of the ATA in order to implement and operate programs designed to increase all aspects of tennis within the State.  Within Arkansas, the Executive Director works with outside entities including the Arkansas Tennis Patrons Foundation, community tennis associations and tennis professionals to develop and enhance tennis programs in the State.  In addition, in partnership with the City of North Little Rock and through the Facility Manager, the Executive Director oversees the operations of the Burns Park Tennis Facility.  
The Arkansas Tennis Association is one of nine state associations within the USTA Southern Section.  The ATA Executive Director is expected to develop professional relationships with the Executive Directors of the other USTA Southern districts and to work closely with USTA and USTA Southern staff with the objective of growing the game of tennis in Arkansas.   

Major Duties
1. Manage and supervise ATA staff to insure that goals and objectives established by the ATA Executive Committee and Board of Directors are met.  Included under this duty are the responsibilities for maintaining ATA employee records (e.g., leave requests, compensation records,etc.), recruiting and training new staff, and annual performance reviews.
2. Conduct the financial management of the ATA in order to assure that the monetary and physical assets of the ATA are safeguarded.  Duties include development of the annual budget, recording of PBIF numbers, and oversight of ATA investments.
3. Inform the President and Executive Committee of activities of staff and other components of the ATA.  Provide administrative support to the Executive Committee, Board of Directors and other ATA Committees.
4. Act as a liaison between the ATA and our parent organizations, the USTA and USTA Southern, as well as Arkansas Community Tennis Associations (CTA).  Duties include attending semi‐annual and annual meetings of both the USTA and USTA Southern, other National and Sectional meetings and workshops that are deemed relevant to ATA operations, and periodic visits to Arkansas CTAs. When appropriate, work with the Arkansas Tennis Patrons Foundation on joint projects.
5. Support and serve as referee for ATA sponsored tournaments.  Currently, these tournaments include three Adult League mid‐season tournaments, eight Adult League State Championships, and the Junior Team Tennis State Championship.  
6.Oversee the operations of the Burns Park Tennis Facility.  Duties include direct supervision of the Facility Manager and Director of Tennis, preparation and regular review of the budget and financial status, and working with the City of North Little Rock to insure that the Burns Park Tennis Facility is meeting its goals and objectives.

Specific Position Requirements
Baccalaureate Degree (e.g., B.A., B.S or equivalent) or higher/or suitable work experience
Experience in business setting ideally at a managerial level
Experience in tennis management (e.g., tennis facility manager, CTA management, tennis professional,staff in an USTA office), USTA Membership

Application Details
Applications including a resume, a letter of interest, and a list of up to five individuals who can serve as references should be sent to Larry Cornett at searchcommittee@arktennis.com.  Email submission is preferable, however application materials may also be sent to:  Arkansas Tennis Association, 2024 Arkansas Valley Drive, #302, Little Rock, AR, 72212.  Applications will be reviewed starting July 15, 2011 and will be accepted until the position is filled.  For more information about the Arkansas Tennis Association, consult the website, www.arktennis.com.

The ATA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Applications from women, members of underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities are encouraged.  

Ryan Hudelson and Mary Wright Capture the 2011 Arkansas Junior Qualifying Tennis Championships

Ryan Hudelson (pictured right) of Little Rock won the Boy's 18s title with a 6-2, 6-2 victory over William Campbell of Little Rock and Mary Wright of Hot Springs defeated Lindsey Liles of Little Rock 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 for the Girl's 18s title in the Arkansas Junior Qualifying Tennis Championships at Burns Park in North little Rock, Arkansas. Other divisional winners include

Boy's 16s- Taylor Cramer of Texarkana, Tx
Girl's 16s- Tiffany Tang of Rogers

Boy's 14s- Jake Jacoby of Little Rock
Girl's 14s- Jacqueline Carr of Bentonville

Boy's 12s- Max Mendelsohn of Little Rock,
Girl's 12s- Tatum Rice of Hot Springs,

Boy's 10s- Eric Richardson of Jonesboro
Girl's 10s- Evelyn Maurras of Jonesboro

*** See comments for other results