Friday, November 23, 2012

Umpires and Line Judges Lawsuit Against USTA Could Turn into Class Action

Lawsuit Against USTA Addresses Pay for Umpires and Line Judges

Friday, November 16, 2012

Anil Chakka and Jacqueline Carr Voted Arkansas Junior Tennis Players of the Year by Central Arkansas Tennis Talk

The final votes have been cast by the readers of Central Arkansas Tennis Talk, and the winners of the 2012 Arkansas Junior Tennis Player of the Year Award are Anil Chakka of Little Rock and Jacqueline Carr of Rogers.

Anil Chakka (pictured upper right), is currently the highest ranked Arkansas junior boy in the Southern Section of the USTA. Anil reached #9 in the Southern rankings in the Boy's 12s division. In Arkansas competition, he swept thru the Boy's 12s division at the Arkansas Junior State Qualifying Championships without losing a set.

Jackie Carr of Rogers(pictured lower right) is currently the highest ranked Arkansas junior girl in the Southern Section of the USTA. Jackie reached #8 in the Southern rankings in the Girl's 16s division. In Arkansas competition, she swept thru the Girl's 16s division at the Arkansas Junior State Qualifying Championships with an impressive 6-0, 6-1 in the finals of this Arkansas Level 1 tournament.

Article Submitted by: Chuck Cavin, Pinnacle Tennis Academy

Sunday, November 11, 2012

2012 USTA Arkansas Award Winners

2012 USTA Arkansas Award Winners

 Hall of Fame- David Kossover

The Herschel Friday Award -Julio Olaya – Little Rock, Mary Wright – Hot Springs

The Jay Freeman Most Improved Player Award- Jackson Davis - Jonesboro, Catherine Nettle – Bentonville

Dr. Ted Bailey Sportsmanship Award- Branch Terrell – Benton, Katie Branum – Jonesboro

Henry Doyle Outstanding Senior- John Andrews – North Little Rock

Victor Sheshunoff Meritorious Education Award- Jared Ward– Bella Vista

Arkansas Tennis Professional of the Year- Gary Jones - Jonesboro

Patrick M. Riley Umpire of the Year- Bynum Matthews - Maumelle

Arkansas Tennis Family of the Year- The Greg Fess Family - Little Rock

 Member Organization of the Year- Otter Creek Racquet Club

Barbara Brewer Community Service Award- Abby Davis – Russelville

Adult Tournament of the Year- Tre' Day.com "Labor of Love" Charity Classic

Junior Tournament of the Year- Jr. Team Tennis State Championship 2012

 Special Tennis Event of the Year- Creekmore Tennis Center- Tennis Night In America- Fort Smith

Article Submitted by: Chuck Cavin, Pinnacle Tennis Academy