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The True Reward of Tennis
Rick Meyers, Chairman of Junior Tennis Council of Abilene, Texas wrote the following article that clearly explains the gift of tennis.  This article appeared in the February 3^rd issue of the Abilene Reporter-News.  This article was shared by Drew Meyers. - More

Garrett Brasseaux wins Boys 16s Southern Closed
Without dropping a set, Garrett Brasseaux of Covington, won the Boys 16s Southern Closed Championships in Rome, Georgia.  His championship title qualifies him for the second consecutive year, for a spot on the STA Intersectional Team.  Garrett and his teammates claimed the Intersectional title for the South last year!

Congratulations to the 2008 Louisiana Junior Qualifying Champions

Girls 18s:  Nancy Worley	Boys 18s:  Charlie Jones
Girls 16s:  Hayley Everett	Boys 16s:  Garrett Brasseaux
Girls 14s:  Frances Altick	Boys 14s:  Jordan Daigle
Girls 12s:  Caroline Fruge	Boys 12s:  Cameron Andry
Girls 10s:  Abbey Altick	Boys 10s:  Silvio Cocito-Monoc

Financial Aid applications are available for the USTA Girls 18s National Hardcourt Championships.
Application for financial assistance is available to players endorsed to the USTA Girls 18s National Hardcourt Championships and can be found at www.USTAGirls.org.  Click on Schroder Scholarship link to download an application.  Applications must be postmarked on or before July 7^th, 2008.

Southern Closed Endorsement List - Updated 06/08/08

SOUTHERN CLOSED ENDORSEMENT LIST INFORMATION

Explanation of what it means to be an Endorsed Player and an Alternate to the Southern Closed

Zonals Registration is Now Open

PLEASE READ ADDITION/REVISION TO THE JUNIOR RANKING REGULATIONS
A recent revision of the Junior Ranking Regulations regarding the waiver policy for Junior Qualifying was passed by the Executive Committee on 3/30/08.
See the addition to the current waiver policy: Junior Ranking Regulations # 9, c which is bold and highlighted.

Louisiana had two top finishers at the 14s Girls National Championships held in March ’08.  Finishing 4^th was Mary Meyers from Shreveport and in 5^th place, Frances Altick from Monroe.  Congratulations to Mary and Frances on a great tournament!

2007 FINAL JUNIOR RANKINGS

Three Louisiana Juniors finish on top at the 12s National Open held at the YMCA in Baton Rouge, February 16-20.
Thomas Mayronne of Monroe, captured the 12s National Open singles title held at the YMCA in Baton Rouge, February 16-20. Thomas also reached the doubles  semifinals, with partner Cameron Andry.
Thomas was the 9^th seed going into the tournament and defeated the #1, 4, 2, and a fellow 9 seed on his way to the championship.  He defeated #2 seed David Parker, from Anderson, S.C., 6-3, 6-1 in the finals.  Thomas also reached the semifinals of the doubles with his partner Cameron Andry, from Baton Rouge.
Congratulations Thomas on your singles championship and congratulations to you and Cameron on your doubles play! 
Brenna Keller of Mandeville had a great tournament before falling to Courtney Williams of Birmingham in the finals of the backdraw.  Congratulations Brenna!

Players, parents and coaches please take time to read very carefully the 2008 Junior Ranking regulations that are posted on the junior page at www.louisianatennis.com  and in the 2008 yearbook.  There are several changes- both additions and deletions to the regulations from last year.  Please familiarize yourself with the ranking regulations and check the website often, as changes to the regulations made during the year will be posted online.

Louisiana's 2007 Southern Junior Cup Team Announced
The Junior Tennis Council announces the 2007 Southern Junior Cup Teams
The 12s Team

Boys		Girls
Thomas Mayronne		Whitney Williams
Cameron Andry		Katherine Schofield
Joseph Sanford		Brenna Keller

The 14-18s Team

Boys 14s		Girls 14s
Connor Winkler		Katherine Rossi
Hobie Hotard		Mary Meyers
Christopher Koch		Catherine Worley
Boys 16s		Girls 16s
Robert Verzaal		Nancy Worley
Matthew Zachary		Hayley Everett
John Woodard		Hannah Durham
Boys 18s		Girls 18s
Craig Wiltz		Whitney Wolf
Sanders Phelps		Lauren Mira
Lex Pierre		Kellie Gutterman

Congratulations on your selection to represent Louisiana at the 2007 Southern Junior Cup!  Best of luck to you all! Go Team Louisiana!

Junior players, parents and coaches please read carefully:
The new policy for rest periods between matches.  All new policies are in bold.  Tournament referees and umpires have been given this new policy, which will allow for more than one hour between singles matches in most all cases.

2008 Tournament Regulations - updated 2/22/08

08 JR GRAND PRIX REGS

A Must Read for Tennis Parents!

Financial Aid Grant Approved by LTA - Updated 10/03/2007
The Junior Tennis Council proposed to the LTA Board of Directors that a Financial Aid Grant for junior players be approved.  The LTA Board approved the Financial Aid Grant on 1/7/06.  All juniors that meet the criteria are urged to complete the online application.

2007 Academic Achievement Information

2008 JUNIOR SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS

Dazed and confused about the puzzle known as junior tennis? With a little perseverance and help from the LTA, you can become an expert in no time.  Here’s how

Southern Tennis Patrons Application for Financial Aid

Junior Player Medical Release Form

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USTA Junior Team Tennis

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College Tennis Opportunities

Louisiana Juniors Now Playing College Tennis