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Hi Tennis Fans,

.     With the beautiful weather upon us, we are looking forward to a great season for UPIKE Tennis and our local high schools, including Pikeville, Belfry, and Shelby Valley.

      We are updating our tournament registration process this year. Please register online at [kenhuffclas.org], where you can pay immediately or opt to pay at the tournament before you play. If you prefer to use a paper entry form, you can download it from the website and mail it to me at:

Sue Huffman Stanley

1619 Hucknall Pl.

Statesboro, GA 30458

      Alternatively, you may email your completed form to suzyqtennisfan@gmail.com, and I will forward it to the tournament.

      Please note that all Appalachian Tennessee Series (ATS) tournaments are moving to the USTA’s Serve Tennis platform. As this is a transition year, results will be reported to UTR and WTN for high school players. Each participant will need a USTA membership to participate and receive these benefits.

To ensure the ATS can continue to cover awards and the year-end banquet, entry fees are set as follows:

  - One event: $25

  - Two events: $40

  - Three events: $50

      There are no additional discounts, as a percentage of these fees will support the ATS. This replaces the previous $25 membership fee; everyone will now earn points automatically, though you must still list the three events you wish to earn points in.

      Tennis remains a lifelong sport that promotes cardiovascular health and teamwork. Whether you are playing singles to improve individual performance or doubles to build cooperation,communication , and teamwork, the health benefits are significant.

     Tennis has other benefits for your overall body. It engages cognitive abilities. Each match becomes a true workout for both your brain and body. In Tennis your concentration and coordination improves greatly. It sharpens your reflexes, p improves reaction time and develops anticipation skills. Tennis also helps release tension and reduces stress and anxiety levels. What a fantastic sport we have all fallen in love with -Tennis.

     The Kenny Huffman tennis classic will be taking place on the Bob Amos courts July 24-26. The deadline for entries to be in is July 21. We are hoping for 60+ players.  You will be seeing KHTC flyers being placed all over town shortly. We always provide free bottled water and Gatorade when necessary. We have water, soda and Gatorade for sale to spectators. We always have some tents to help protect you from the hot July temperature and we will have some form of concessions this year. Be sure and put the date on your calendar. Come and enjoy the competition and family fun.

     This is a quote. I really like.  “let everything you do be done in LOVE.Remember the score in tennis starts with LOVE.

    

Sue Huffman Stanley
Founder of Kenny Huffman Tennis Classic
KHTC Secretary
KHTC Board Member
Author of “A Tennis Love Story”

      

      

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