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Receive the Monthly ROGY Player Pathway Newsletter! Upcoming Tournaments: July Heart of America (7/11) Iowa (7/13) Kansas (7/19) Nebraska ( 7/18) Oklahoma ( 7/11) St. Louis (7/26) Complete List Here Sportsmanship Spotlight Abigayle Bigsby is a nine year old Orange Ball player from Nebraska. She has won the Sportsmanship Skillzy at USTA Missouri Valley ROGY Player Pathway Newsletter Dear ROGY Player Pathway Parents and Coaches, Thank you for taking the time to open and read the newly introduced ROGY Player Pathway Newsletter. We will be sharing important information, upcoming events, as well as exciting 10 and Under Tennis stories with you through this publication. In order to directly receive publications in the future, please subscribe with your email address using the "Join Our Mailing List" box in the side content. Orange Ball Section Team Events! Parents and coaches, the next round of Orange Ball Team events will be here before you know it! All three events will take place on August 16th at locations across the section. See details below: Eligibility Requirements Must have earned six credits from district sanctioned events by August 6th, 2014. The top four players from each district who enter to play in the event will be selected (Not gender specific) Tournament Homepages Kansas and Oklahoma: 400049814 Heart of America, St. Louis and Missouri: 400050014 Nebraska and Iowa: 400049914 Click Here for additional information on Section Events Becoming a Great Tennis Parent The 10 and Under Tennis development stage can be full of incredibly fun and beneficial experiences for young player.
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Receive theMonthly ROGYPlayer Pathway
Newsletter!
UpcomingTournaments:
July Heart of America (7/11)
Iowa (7/13) Kansas (7/19)
Nebraska (7/18)Oklahoma (7/11) St. Louis (7/26)
Complete List Here
SportsmanshipSpotlight
Abigayle Bigsby is a nineyear old Orange Ball player
from Nebraska. She has wonthe Sportsmanship Skillzy at
USTA Missouri Valley ROGY PlayerPathway Newsletter Dear ROGY Player Pathway Parents and Coaches,
Thank you for taking the time to open and read the newlyintroduced ROGY Player Pathway Newsletter. We will be sharingimportant information, upcoming events, as well as exciting 10and Under Tennis stories with you through this publication. Inorder to directly receive publications in the future, pleasesubscribe with your email address using the "Join Our MailingList" box in the side content.
Orange Ball Section Team Events!Parents and coaches, the next round of Orange Ball Team eventswill be here before you know it! All three events will take placeon August 16th at locations across the section. See detailsbelow: Eligibility Requirements
Must have earned six credits from district sanctionedevents by August 6th, 2014.The top four players from each district who enter to playin the event will be selected (Not gender specific)
Tournament Homepages
Kansas and Oklahoma: 400049814Heart of America, St. Louis and Missouri: 400050014Nebraska and Iowa: 400049914
Click Here for additional information on Section Events
Becoming a Great Tennis ParentThe 10 and Under Tennis development stage can be full ofincredibly fun and beneficial experiences for young player.
three ROGY Player Pathwaytournaments. To Abigayle,
good sportsmanship means,"Saying nice words on thecourt when your opponentmakes a good shot. And ifyou win, don't brag; if you
lose, don't throw a fit. Tennisis about having fun."
Congratulations, Abigayle!Keep up the great work!
Web Resources
Participation Credit Lists
ROGY Player PathwayInformation Page
YouthTennis.com
Jr. Team Tennis
Free 1-year 10 and UnderUSTA Membership
Youngsters aren't the only ones who can learn and developthroughout this time period, however. These important yearsalso provide great opportunities for parents to learn and developways to become positive influences ontheir children's Sportsmanship practices and tournamentexperiences. See below for a video that discusses these areas ofimportance!
"How to Watch Your Kids Play Tennis"
Play Days: Join in on the fun! Looking for a great play opportunity for your 10 and UnderTennis Player? Play Days are the answer! Play Days let kidsexperience the thrill of competition without the pressure. Theyare designed for players of all ages and abilities and introducecompetition in a fun, low-pressure setting where the emphasis ison participation and effort, not wins and losses.
Play Days typically last two to threehours, and allow kids to playmultiple matches in a non-elimination setting-all with the goalof enhancing skills and makingfriends in a fun, socialatmosphere. Whether your 10 andUnder Player is a beginner or seasoned tournament player, PlayDays are a great option!
Click Here to Find a Play Day Event Near You!
Oklahoma June Early Development Center
Eric Wedemeyer, the director of the Oklahoma districts first EarlyDevelopment Center, had great things to say about the firstcamp hosted at Oak Tree Country Club in June: "We were superexcited to be hosting our first EDC! IT is always a joy to beworking with the "future stars" of our sport. The staff and I
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could not have been happier with the way camp went. The kidsworked hard on movement skills, technical molding, and overallfine tuning of their game. We look forward to the next camp!" Selection for EDC's is based on the ROGY Player PathwayParticipation and Win Credit Lists. Encourage your 10 and Underplayers to continue participating in the Pathway to becomeeligible for these great opportunities!
Free 10 and Under MembershipNew USTA Memberships for kids 10 years of age and youngerare FREE. Go to www.tryusta.com/juniorfree or call 1-800-990-USTA and mention the First Year Free code FYF14CNS.
Questions? Contact: Whitney Wilson; Youth Pathway Manager; [email protected]; 913-322-4854
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