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2009 So Cal Section Champions and
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Welcome! to the USTA's Tennis on Campus Program
The USTA's Tennis on Campus Program was developed by the United States Tennis Association to help college campuses create and expand their on-campus intramural and club tennis programs…
Did you…
Play tennis in high school, but now you miss the competition?
Were you…
A former junior standout, who passed up a potential tennis scholarship to study academics?
Or are you…
New to tennis and looking to meet some new friends, and participate in organized sports activity on your campus?
Then, get involved!
Does your school have an intramural tennis league? An intramural tennis tournament? Or, a tennis club? Look it up…
The USTA is proud to be partnered with the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA), Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA), and World TeamTennis (WTT) in offering the Tennis on Campus program to your campus.
Or, maybe your school doesn't have a league or club yet...
Start your own!
The Tennis On Campus program provides a variety of benefits:
• A Turnkey intramural program that is fun and easy to run.
• Start-up funding and equipment support (applications available each spring)
• Increased use of campus tennis courts
• Eligibility for USTA National Campus Championship and USTA Southern California Section Campus
Championships
• Increased social and networking opportunities for the student population
• Promotes a healthy physical workout
"If you start your own club or get involved running intramurals, you'll get to know EVERYONE that plays tennis at your school… I am not exaggerating." – Mark Otten, grad student, UCLA Intramural/Club Tennis
Getting Started
A Starter Kit that includes:
• A “How To” Manual and CD
• Customized marketing materials to promote your campus program (banners, posters, etc.)
Local Support
• The USTA Tennis on Campus Coordinator in Southern California is available to help you execute a successful
program
• Provide on-campus support at sports fairs, festivals, etc.
• Assist with obtaining equipment
• Forming a Sport Club
Grants
The USTA is proud to offer financial support and resources through NIRSA to colleges and universities interested in supporting recreationally based team tennis programs for the students.
- Tennis On Campus “Start Up” Grant
Up to $750 per school for the purpose of developing a new USTA Tennis On Campus coed league or Sport Club.
By applying for this grant, the USTA and NIRSA expect you to make every reasonable effort to develop your sport club and field a team to compete in the USTA Campus Championship – Southern California.
To receive additional information and access the grant application, click here.
On Campus Recruiting /Support
· Recreational Sport Departments
· Tennis Classes
· Players who did not make varsity squad
· Former High School players are a natural for this program
Where do I get this stuff?? Contact Linda Milan at (310)208-3838 ext. 225, or lmilan@scta.usta.com
Awards/RecognitionThe USTA Tennis On Campus program is proud to honor a Tennis On Campus Leader and Club who have made significant contributions to the USTA Tennis On Campus program on their respective campus each year. 2009 marked the first year that these prestigious awards were granted.
2009 Recipients:Club of the Year: University of California – Davis Club Team
Leader of the Year: Steve Azeka, California Polytechic State University, San Luis Obispo
2009/2010 Tennis On Campus Club of the Year AwardApplication: The 2009/2010 Tennis On Campus Club of the Year Award application will are available from November 1st, 2009 through November 30th, 2009.
Click here for more information!Presented At:Section Awards: 2010 SCTA Annual Meeting, February, 2010
National Award: 2010 USTA National Campus Championship in Surprise, Arizona
Eligibility: The USTA Tennis On Campus Club of the Year Award honors Tennis On Campus programs/college club tennis teams for significant contributions made to the USTA Tennis On Campus program on their respective campus. Eligible applicants will be current college club tennis teams in good standing with their college or university and the USTA.
Criteria: Applicants must demonstrate significant contributions to the USTA Tennis On Campus program on their respective campus.
2009/2010 Tennis On Campus Leader of the Year AwardApplication: The 2009/2010 Tennis On Campus Leader of the Year Award application will be available from November 1st, 2009 through November 30th, 2009.
Click here for more information!Presented At:Section Awards: 2010 SCTA Annual Meeting, February, 2010
National Award: 2010 USTA National Campus Championship in Surprise, Arizona
Eligibility: The USTA Tennis On Campus Leader of the Year Award honors individual college student leaders for significant contributions made to the USTA Tennis On Campus program on their respective campus. Eligible applicants will be current college students who hold leadership positions within their Tennis On Campus program/college club tennis team. Applicants and their club must be in good standing with their college or university and the USTA.
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Monthly Tennis Tournaments
Beginning in Fall 2009, each month a participating school will host a tennis event on their campus. All schools participating in the Tennis On Campus program are invited. All skill levels are welcome.
CLICK HERE for photos from completed events.
2009 Schedule:
October 4 @ CSUN Kickoff hosted by the CSUN TC & SCTA
October 11 @ Cal Poly San Luis Obispo – 2nd Annual State Tournament Colleges from Northern Cal come to Southern Cal for fun & competition
November 15 @ UCLA, hosted by the UCLA Tennis Club 3RD ANNUAL DOUBLES MIXER
2010 Schedule:
January 23/24 UC Irvine WTT format
February 20-21 USTA Campus Championship Southern Cal @ Cal State Northridge
March 6-7 @ UCLA Tournament WTT format OR Raindate for Sectionals
March tbd 3rd Annual California Cup (in NORCAL) Invitational to top finishing
Sectional Championship teams from Northern & Southern Cal
April tbd open
April 15-17 USTA National Campus Championship@ Surprise Tennis & Racquet
Complex, Surprise, Arizona
May tbd open
May 15 Sports Explorer Community Service Project Crenshaw HS, Los Angeles
June tbd open
February 21-22, 2009 at LA Tennis Center at UCLA
USC tops UCLA to win championship!
Click to see: 2009 Southern California Campus Championship results
and more photos!
Both USC and UCLA won automatic bids to the
National Campus Championship in Surprise, AZ,
April 16-18, 2009
2009 USTA National Campus Championship
Photos & ResultsFor more Photos, click here!- USC, UCLA, UCSB and Cal Poly SLO represented Southern California
- USC finished as the finalist team in the Silver Draw (#18 out of 64 teams) Way to go SC!
- UCLA, UCSB and CP SLO all advanced from their pool play to the Silver Draw
USC Team after last Natioanl Campus Championship match.
Lei's brought from Hawaii by Ashley Ohira's parents who traveled to AZ to support the team, along with parents of Katie Pruitt, Robert Yee and Matt Black.
UCSB Students
Jay White, Abhi Dev and Maggie Walker
UCLA students keeping warm between matches.
Chikako Shimura, Andre Michelin, Alyssa Chen and Michael Sims
Ultimate Concentration
Charlie Fox, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
UC Santa Barbara team at National Championship
Cal Poly and UC Santa Barbara students enjoy the player party Saturday night
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UCLA students with Billie Jean King
(from the 2008 National Campus Championship)
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CLICK HERE for more Southern California National Championship photos!
How Successful is this program?
You be the judge!
64 teams (representing 64 unique colleges and universities) compete to become the USTA National Campus Champion! The 2007 site was the Cary Tennis Center in Cary, NC. In 2005 the championship was held in San Diego at the Barnes Tennis Center and the 2006 site was the University of Texas in Austin, TX.
The 2010 Championship will be held April 15-17 at the Surprise Tennis Center in Surprise, Arizona
Click to see 2009 National Championship Results!
NEWSLETTER
Tennis on Campus News is the USTA newsletter designed specifically for the needs of today's collegiate tennis sport club leaders and participants.
Each edition includes a look at how to increase and improve the programming your tennis sport club offers, a feature on a notable tennis sport club or tennis sport club participant, and a listing of the latest and greatest collegiate club tennis events to help you update your calendar.
Click here to register to receive the latest news from Tennis on Campus
Join in the fun! For more information
please contact Linda Milan at (310)208-3838 ext. 225 or lmilan@scta.usta.com
