Category Archives: Events

USTA Events Cancellation Notice

March 13, 2020 Dear USTA Official, In light of the heightened concerns and the fast-changing environment surrounding the COVID-19 virus, the USTA has decided to suspend all USTA-sanctioned products and events through April 20th. The USTA statement and updates are … Continue reading

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May Newsletter

There is important information regarding Oregon Assigning. Please read through this months newsletter. This wet weather is killing us! Hope you all are getting some work at the outdoor events. Seattle might be canceling a huge Jr. tournament in Seattle … Continue reading

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More Info on Portland Women’s 50K

I exchanged emails recently with Jeff Carey, the Tournament Director for the upcoming USTA Women’s Pro Circuit event being held at Tualatin Hills Tennis Center. According to Jeff, there are still ways to be part of the action, “We can always use … Continue reading

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Hilton Head Chair Academy Tips by guest blogger Denise Alexander

I just returned from the Academy last week. Hilton Head Island is so beautiful with fun restaurants, ice cream, and a great beach: and an alligator at the hotel in the pond. If you’re thinking of signing up for the … Continue reading

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Top 10 Reasons Rich Kaufman Will Remember Me From National Chair Academy, Hilton Head S.C.

10. All my matches went 3 sets; the longest one was a minute under 3 hours.                        9. My 1st pro match ever was the match he watched upon his arrival—he joined us Saturday due to weather delays in NY. Did … Continue reading

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Women’s Pro Circuit Event Coming to Portland

July 15th throught the 21st, Tualatin Hills Tennis Center will be hosting a USTA Women’s 50K Pro Circuit Challenger. This is great news for local officials who are qualified to apply to work the event, as well as those officials … Continue reading

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Holiday Plans

I’m not a good party planner but I heard a quote by Basil King, “Be bold and mighty forces will come to your aid.” So I boldly decided to plan a holiday party for the very deserving, hard-working Officials of the PNW. Mighty forces … Continue reading

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What Are Those “Lunch and Learns?”

The date is set for the May “Lunch and Learn”, previously referred to as an “Official Gathering“,to be held at West Hills Racquet Club, May 22. This session’s host is Yaeko Jacques, a rookie official who felt that the first session … Continue reading

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February Gathering

Today, I loved my job. I say loved because I usually just like my job and save love for more important things like my family and chocolate cake. But today was great. I hosted a group of tennis Officials at … Continue reading

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Launch and Learn

I gave a short presentation about our new website and blog to both USTA certification classes this weekend — you may’ve seen me. This happy group of our Rookie officials and new recruits paid close attention to Jane Goodman and Steve Halberg — here they … Continue reading

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