Materials for 2009-10 USTA League Captains
If you are a USTA League Captain, please click on your area where it is listed below to view and print important information for the 2009 and 2010 USTA League seasons. This information includes such things as the captain's letter, playoff schedule, and driving direction's to local tennis facilities.
NOTE: Please be sure to scroll through to the bottom of this page and read carefully as there is important information regarding USTA Pacific Northwest and USTA National rules and regulations for USTA League play as well as helpful resources for new and returning captains.
If you do not see your area listed below, please contact the USTA League Coordinator for your area and division with questions.
Northern Oregon
Southern Oregon
Southwest Washington
Eastern Washington - Spokane
USTA/PNW announces 2009 Captains of the Year
The USTA Pacific Northwest (USTA/PNW) is pleased to announce that Kenet Frodle of Kirkland, Wash., and Don Craig of Olympia, Wash., have each been named 2009 Captain of the Year.
Frodle and Craig will be honored on Saturday, December 5 at the USTA/PNW Hall of Fame and Awards Luncheon. The luncheon will be held at the Bellevue Club in Bellevue, Wash., and the public is invited to attend. Please click
here for more information.
There were many outstanding captains nominated and it was a very tough selection process. The USTA/PNW is fortunate to have so many hardworking captains and dedicated team members who took the time to recognize them by submitting a nomination. All captains who received nominations for 2009 Captain of the Year will receive a recognition letter acknowledging their nomination.
Thank you to all those dedicated USTA members who made nominations. Please check our website in the coming months for information regarding 2010 Captain of the Year nominations.
2010 USTA League Rules and Regulations
Please click
here to view and print the major rule changes for 2010 as well as the 2010 USTA Pacific Northwest League Regulations for the regular season in their entirety.
Please click
here to view the 2010 USTA National League Regulations.
Guide for USTA League Captains
Thank you for being a captain! League Captains are the largest group of volunteers in the USTA. Your willingness to serve your team and the League in this leadership role is greatly appreciated. The following suggestions were compiled to make your job easier and to provide tips for success.
USTA League teams are formed in a wide variety of ways, from public parks to private country clubs. Throughout the country, matches are played indoors and out, scheduled or not, timed or played to completion, on a wide variety of court surfaces. Each Section of the USTA has its own unique aspects and opportunities, and the USTA Pacific Northwest is no exception.
We have compiled a short booklet of general guidelines for captains including topics such as forming a team, securing courts for practice and play, reporting scores, etc. As you read and discover you have questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact your USTA Pacific Northwest Local League Coordinator.
Please click here to view and print a PDF file of the Guide for USTA League Captains. If you are unable to open PDF files, please click here to view the guide in your web browser.
2010 calendar for USTA League play in the Pacific Northwest
Please click here to view and print a complete 2010 calendar for USTA League play in the Pacific Northwest. The calendar lists important dates such as registration and section championships for each division and local area. In addition to USTA Pacific Northwest League events, you will find the dates for the 2010 USTA League National Championships.
Section introduces sportsmanship initiative
Section presents league sportsmanship award to BTAC
Last year, the USTA Pacific Northwest League Committee introduced the USTA League Sportsmanship Award to recognize teams and individuals who have best represented the qualities of being a good sport on and off the court throughout the league season. After evaluating many deserving nominations, the committee presented the first annual USTA League Sportsmanship Award to the Adult 2.5 Women's team from Bremerton Tennis and Athletic Club. Please click here to read more about this outstanding team and to view and print the sportsmanship award nomination form for the 2009 season.
Sportsmanship: Know The Code on court
The Code is essentially a summary of procedures and unwritten rules that custom and tradition dictate all players should follow. No system of rules will cover every specific problem or situation that may arise. If players follow the principles of The Code, they should always be able to reach an agreement, while at the same time making tennis more fun and a better game for all. The principles set forth in The Code shall apply in cases not specifically covered by the ITF Rules of Tennis and USTA Regulations.
If you and your teammates are not familiar with The Code, it's important that you take the time to read through it. If you are familiar, it's always a good idea to review. Please click here to view The Code.