. Stanley Malless – District Diamond Service Award This award is presented to a volunteer for distinguished service in his or her District. The award especially honors the individual who has contributed to the development of tennis programs from the grass roots up for five years or more. Stanley Malless, who has contributed a great
Bruce Stone “Regional Legend” Black Tennis Hall of Fame 2022 Through his 45+ years of leadership and coaching, Bruce Stone has introduced over 10,000 people in Black communities to the game of tennis. As a leader, volunteer and coach, Bruce has a superior record of accomplishments. Now in his late 70’s, he can still be
Unsung Hero – ED AMOS of Wolfe Park Tennis Association Click here to see video and read article of Mr. Amos’ tennis accomplishments.
Net Rushers Tennis continues to rack up the accolades. Please use the link below to read about Net Rushers Tennis latest accomplishments. The link takes you to a Digital Magazine, where Net Rushers Tennis is on page 4 and Junior player, Nia Cooper, on page 24. LINK TO DIGITAL MAGAZINE
LET’S CELEBRATE Motor City Tennis Club Member, Leonora King as the head of the People For Palmer Park Tennis Program. Leonora is also the past long-time Secretary for Motor City Tennis Club in Detroit, MI. Please click this link to read the Detroit Free Press’ article that recognizes Leonora and her accomplishments. CLICK HERE FOR
FURI SPORT FEATURED IN MEN’S JOURNAL MAGAZINE Guess who was featured in the latest Men’s Journal magazine? That’s right—we were! The FURI Sport ARMA PRO V2 was featured in Men’s Journal March 2020 Spring Gear Guide—known for featuring the latest, and most innovative outdoor and recreational gear. Here’s what they had to say: “FURI, a
A heartfelt thanks from a tennis playing father “I want to thank you for the wonderful time my son and I had at your tournament! I played and brought my disabled son with me to enjoy the outdoors. He requires assistance with all he does, so I was thankful to have drawn an end court
The tennis courts at Riverside Park have been renamed to the Marion I Rice Tennis Courts It’s official! The tennis courts at Riverside Park have been renamed to the Marion I Rice Tennis Courts. The Renaming and Dedication Ceremony took place during the Capitol City Open Tennis Tournament on June 8th, 2019. Many of you
State High School Tennis Hall of Fame finds Daryl P. Whitley By TYLER FENWICK tylerf@indyrecorder.com What happens when a Hall of Fame wants to induct someone, but that person won’t pick up the phone? Lucky for Daryl Whitley, he didn’t have to find out, but he almost did. The Indiana High School Tennis Coaches Association
Congratulations to Motor City Tennis Club for being selected as Michigan Community Tennis Association (CTA) of the year! CTA Award is givien to not-for-profit volunteer-based organizations that support programs that grow the game of tennis. Thanks to all the coaches, volunteers, grant writers, board members and students that made the award possible. (Jesse Cleary Facebook
Wolfe Park Tennis Association – Call for Excellence (Ace) Awards Each year WPTA takes time to recognize, honor and award our junior scholar athletes for their academic achievements in the classroom. WPTA core purpose strongly supports our junior’s athletic performance and physical health, but it also has always been proactively behind their core education values. To
INDUCTS JULIA STEELE and L. LaMONT BRYANT INTO 2019 HALL OF FAME Julia Margaret Steele The Chicago Tennis Patrons is thrilled to reward and recognize the invaluable and innumerable contributions of Julia Steele and her impact on the growth, reputation, and character of the sport of tennis in Chicago over the past four decades. Julia