The
USTA Pro Circuit will be making six stops in the
USTA Missouri Valley between June and October 2009.
With three women's events and three men's events on the USTA Pro Circuit calendar, USTA Missouri Valley tennis fans should be able to locate a hot match within driving distance, as well as take part in many of the special
Community Involvement Days planned at these events.
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USTA Professional Circuit Calendar 2009 - Missouri Valley
June 22-28
Via Christi Women's $10,000 Pro Circuit (Wichita State University in Wichita, Kan.) - Women
Monday, June 22
3 p.m. - Multicultural Clinic / Regional Rally
• Partner with Boys & Girls Club, McAdams CTA and NJTL (Alex Lee)
• Each participant will receive a new racquet
• Pizza provided to participants
Wednesday, June 24
5:30 p.m. - Feature Match
Approximately 7 p.m. - Wheelchair Exhibition and Clinic
• 5:30 feature match, followed by Wheelchair Exhibition and Clinic
• Exhibition featuring Nick Taylor, 2008 Paralympic Gold Medalist - Beijing
• Wheelchair Sports - lessons and tournament exhibition
Thursday, June 25
5:30 p.m. - Feature Match
Approximately 7 p.m. - Tennis Carnival
• 5:30 feature match, followed by Tennis Carnival
• Racquet demo with Wilson – Jeff Bianco
Contact:
Chris Young: cyoung@goshockers.com
Nick Taylor: nickryantaylor@yahoo.com
July 20-26 Millennium Tennis Club $10,000 Futures (Millennium Tennis & Fitness Club in Joplin, Mo.) - Men
Thursday, July 16
6-8 p.m. - Junior Pro-Am
Sunday, July 19
6-9 p.m. Adult Pro-Am
Tuesday, July 21
7 p.m. Tennis History Day
Player / Sponsor Reception
• A member from Tennis Collectors of America will display and explain tennis artifacts from early-1900s through today and provide information about the history and evolution of the game
• Items will remain in display cases for viewing throughout the tournament
Wednesday, July 22
6 p.m. - Kids Night
• Free admission for kids under 18 and their parents to evening matches
• Opportunity to speak with players one-on-one
Thursday, July 23
5 p.m. - Freeman Spirit of Women Night
• Freeman Spirit of Women group invited to attend matches
Saturday, July 25
10-11 a.m. - Community Day
• Free tennis carnival and clinics. Prizes for kids under 18, plus free admission to matches
Contact:
Marianella Padron: marianellapadron@hotmail.com
July 27-August 1
Lewis and Clark Community College $10,000 Futures (Godfrey, Ill.) - Men
Thursday, July 30
Time TBD - Wheelchair Exhibition
• Exhibition performed by Gateway Confluence Wheelchair Sports Foundation (Lyn DeLaney)
• Targeted audience: Riverbend Growth Association, a 600-member organization that focuses on the region’s economic development; this will be their monthly meeting (This is the Chamber’s Business After Hours Social)
• Doubles semi-finals matches
Saturday, Aug 1
9 a.m. - Kids Tennis Carnival
• Target audience: Alton Area Boy’s & Girl’s Club and the Bethalto, Ill. Boy’s & Girl’s Club
• Instructors will include Pro Circuit players and members of the Lewis & Clark Community College tennis team
July 27- Aug. 4
The Heartland Clinic USTA Women's Classic (Noyes Tennis Center in St. Joseph, Mo.) - Women
Activities and Dates TBA
Contact:
Cindy Cornelius: corneliuscindy21@yahoo.com
Sept. 14-20 USTA Challenger of Oklahoma (Philcrest Hills Tennis Club in Tulsa, Okla.) - Men
Activities and Dates TBA
Contact:
Russell Warner: philcrest@sbcglobal.net
October 12-18 $50,000 Pro Circuit Event (Plaza Tennis Center in Kansas City, Mo.) - Women
Sunday, October 11
10 a.m. - Qualifying begins
Tuesday, October 13
10 a.m. - Qualifying concludes; main draw begins
Saturday, October 17
11 a.m. - Singles and doubles semifinals
Sunday, October 18
Noon - Singles and doubles finals