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ATA featured in the July Edition of
Ebony Magazine!
Ebony Magazine explores Blacks in Tennis past and present. The July edition of the magazine is now in stores near you. In the meantime, please feel free to enjoy the story online.
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JOIN THE ATA at the BBT Open in Atlanta
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oin us for a special reception followed by a great evening of tennis at the BBT. Purchase your tickets today for this great event.
To see the full flyer and for details on how to purchase your ticket - Click the picture or Click Here. Get the word out and let's have a great ATA Night at the BBT Atlanta Open!
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98th ATA National Championships
Juniors:
Play will begin on Monday, August 3rd and will be completed by August 8th. All Junior matches will be played at Jimmy Evert Tennis Center/Holiday Park.
Junior tournament will consist of singles, doubles and a consolation round.
Since this is a National Championships, doubles matches will be the best 2 out of 3 sets, however, in the event of rain, this may be altered and is up to the discretion of the tournament director in the event of inclement weather.
Adults:
Singles play will begin on Tuesday, August 4th
Doubles play will begin on Wednesday, August 5th
The adult component of the National Championships will end on Sunday, August 9th.
Since we have shortened the length of the Adult tournament, Please know that the more categories you enter may impact the number matches you play on a given day.
Also new this year is the option to pay for 1/2 of the doubles team.
Adults will play at the Fort Lauderdale TC.
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ATA Honors Featuring the Black Tennis Hall of Fame Inductions
August 6, 2015
ATA Honors was formed to celebrate the accomplishments of our ATA Members, Clubs and coaches. The celebration continues with the Induction of the 2015 Black Tennis Hall of Fame
The 2015 Inductees are:
Player/Contributor Category:
Nick Bollettieri, Florida
Angela Buxton, London, England
Dale Caldwell, New Jersey
Arthur Carrington, Massachusetts
Marcus Freeman, Texas
Chip Hooper, Florida
John Wilkerson, Texas
Regional Legends:
Bobby Curtis, Florida
Denton "Pops" Johnson, Sr., Florida
The Annual Induction Ceremony will take place during the 98th ATA National Championships. To view the complete profile of the 2015 inductees click here.
USTA President/CEO and past ATA Champion, Ms. Katrina Adams will be a featured speaker.
Details are below:
Thursday, August 6, 2015
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Broward County Convention Center
1850 Eisenhower Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Attire: All White
Tickets are $50.00 each. If you are a registered player staying at the B Ocean Hotel or a parent/coach with a Meal Plan, this event is included in your package.
For details on purchasing tickets, please send an email to crucker@americantennisassociation.org
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Upcoming Events
Mid-Tac 2015 Championships
July 3-5, 2015
Indianapolis, IN
If you are in the Indianapolis area, be sure to stop by and check out some awesome matches.
Baltimore Adult Open
July 17-19, 2015
Druid Hill Park
Baltimore, MD 21217
ATA Sanctioned
Men's, Women's & Mixed Open Singles and Doubles;
Women's 35 Singles and Doubles; Men's & Women's 45 Singles & Doubles;
Men's 55 & 65
Singles & Doubles.
Entry Deadline: July 12, 2015
For More information Contact
Carlton Cromwell at 410.597.9656.
89th Annual PA Open
Tennis Tournament
ATA and USTA Sanctioned
Event Categories:
NTRP (3.0-
3.5- 4.0- 7.0) Singles, Doubles and Mixed
Men's Open Singles & Open Doubles
Men's Singles - 35, 45, 55, 60, 65, 70
Men's Doubles - 35, 45, 55, 60,65,70
Women's Open Singles
Women's Singles - 35, 45, 55, 65
Women's Doubles - 35, 45, 55, 60,65
Mixed - 35, 45, 55, 60, 65
Entry Deadline: July 12, 2015
For More Information Contact:
George Guy: guy3015@verizon.net
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B Ocean - Adult Host Hotel
The ATA is happy to return to the B Ocean in 2015.
We are sure that many of you are scratching your heads and saying...the B Ocean... I thought it was a Sonesta now! And you are right! Last year the Sonesta took over the B Ocean.
In late 2014 the B Ocean purchased a beach front hotel.
We are thrilled to be working with the B Ocean once again!
An exciting Fort Lauderdale oceanfront hotel located directly on the beach just steps from the sea foam. This exquisite destination offers guest rooms and suites with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean or the dazzling city skyline.
The B Ocean has offered a rate of $109.00 per night for the ATA.
In addition to the greatly discounted hotel rate, parking has been discounted for the ATA. Self park is 15.00 per day and valet is $20.00 per day.
All registered players staying at the B Ocean will receive free entry to the Welcome Event; Blue Martini Evening; and the ATA Honors featuring the Black Tennis Hall of Fame Inductions.
The hotel features an onsite restaurant, coffee shop, beach bar & restaurant
; Shipwreck Bar & Lounge featuring Karaoke
and a live Mermaid show.
Book your room today! Click here to book online or call 1-888-Bhotels (662-4683) and mention the ATA National Championships! If you have questions regarding booking your room please click here to send us an email.
The hotel is located at:
1140 Seabreeze Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316.
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Junior Hotel Information
The Hyatt Place is located adjacent to the Harbor Shops and minutes from the Jimmy Evert Tennis Center. Guests will be in walking distance to a variety of restaurants.
Hyatt Place offers complimentary airport shuttle service.
The Hyatt Place is offering a special rate of $96.00 per night plus tax. This rate includes breakfast. Double Rooms come with two queen beds and a queen sleeper sofa.
Reservations for the Hyatt place must be made through the ATA, please click here to send us an email to reserve a room. Please include arrival and departure date, and type of room requesting - a double or king suite.
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