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PRESENTING SPONSOR
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SALT LAKE METRO TENNIS LEAGUE
RECREATIONAL SERIES
June 23-July 23, 2008 |
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Recreational Series
The Salt Lake Metro Recreational Series League tennis ran June 23- July 23, 2008. 33 Teams participated with a total of 215 players. Teams were from Grantsville, Bountiful, Salt Lake City, Kearns, South Jordan, Sandy & Cottonwood Heights. Six matches were played during this five weeks period at the various sites. Divisions were gender only and included ages 12, 14 & 18 Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced players. Several facilities also included QuickStart tennis for boys and girls 10 and under as well as 8 and under on 60' and 36' courts. The QuickStart format for 10 and under uses smaller racquets and low compression balls. 8 and under uses smaller racquets and large foam balls. At the conclusion of the Recreational Series all participants and their families were given discount tickets to Lagoon and enjoyed the "Clearwater Terrace" which was reserved for everyone to bring picnics.
Top winning teams from each division were invited to play in the Recreation Series District Playoffs held July 30-31 @ Liberty Park.
Also participating in their own Recreational Series were Clearfield Recreational Tennis League, Wasatch Front Tennis League (players from Ogden/Roy/Morgan) and Murray City League. Clearfield Recreational Tennis League had 6 teams, 33 players. Wasatch Front Tennis League had 14 teams, 104 players and Murray City Tennis League was made up of 5 teams, 36 players. The top teams from each division participated in the District Playoff Tournament.
All players in all leagues were registered on TennisLink.
Click here to preview the team pictures from Recreational Series, Championship Series and District Playoffs
Championship Series
This years Championship Series Area Competition had teams from as far away as Tooele and Brigham City to teams right here in the Salt Lake Valley from Kearns Oquirrh Park, South Jordan and Liberty Park. These five teams made up the Intermediate division with a total of 56 players. The Advanced division had 36 players from Jordan High School, Kearns Oqurrh Park, Tooele and two North Canyon teams.
BG18 & U Intermediate
1st Place Brigham City Advantage
2nd Place Liberty Park
3rd Place Tooele
4th Place Kearns Oquirrh Park
BG16 & U Intermediate
1st Place Liberty Park
2nd Place Brigham City Advantage
3rd Place South Jordan
4th Place Tooele
Sectionals
1st Place Brigham City
2nd Place Liberty Park
Brigham City Advanced won USTA Sectional Division and are being invited to USTA Jr. Team Tennis Nationals in October.
BG18 & U Advance
1st Place Jordan High School
2nd Place Tooele
3rd Place Kearns Oquirrh Park
BG16 & U Advanced
1st Place North Canyon A Team
2nd Place North Canyon B Team
Sectionals
North Canyon A Team won USTA Sectionals Division and are being invited to USTA Jr. Team Tennis Nationals in October.
Click here to preview the team pictures from Recreational Series, Championship Series and District Playoffs
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GET INVOLVED TODAY!
Call the Utah Tennis Association or to find a tennis facility near you to sign up.
Utah Tennis Association 944-USTA (8782)
VIEW TENNIS FACILITIES
Or go to www.tenniswelcomecenter.com enter your zip to find a location near you.
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Recreational Series
5 weeks
June 23- July 23, 2008
(no USTA membership was required)
6 matches were played during these 5 weeks
Divisions were gender only and included:
18 & Under Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced
14 & Under Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced
12 & Under Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced
NEW: 10 & Under QuickStart Tennis Recreational Series District Playoffs
will be held at Liberty Park:
Wed and Thurs.
July 30 – 31
Championship Series
Intermediate Division
Kearns Oquirrh Park & Tennis
June 20-21, 2008
BG18 & Under Intermediate
BG14 & Under Intermediate
Advanced Division
Kearns Oquirrh Park & Tennis
July 11-12 & 14, 2008
BG18 & Under Advanced
BG14 & Under Advanced
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