﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/css" media="screen" href="/cms/includes/rss.css"?><!--RSS generated by USTA Northern California at Sun, 19 May 2013 02:22:44 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:feedburner="http://rssnamespace.org/feedburner/ext/1.0"><channel><title>USTA Northern California Events</title><link>http://www.norcal.usta.com/events/</link><copyright /><generator>USTA Northern California</generator><item><title>Adult 40 &amp; Over Sectional Championships</title><link>http://www.norcal.usta.com/events/event/?Eventid=9677&amp;F_d=05/17/2013</link><description>Winning District teams will compete to be NorCal's Sectional Champions. Winning teams will advance to National Championships.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ To be eligible for participation, players must have played in at least two local league season matches. One default received may count toward qualification. 
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 Championships will be played at Natomas Racquet Club in Sacramento and Broadstone Racquet Club in Folsom. 
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  Schedule of Play (Subject to Change)&nbsp;  
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  Hotels:  
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 Residence Inn Natomas: 2410 West El Camino Avenue  in Sacramento. 
  $99 Studio Double/Double Rooms  and  $114 for Two Bedroom Suite s 
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 Hampton Inn &amp; Suites:&nbsp;155 Placerville Road in Folsom 
  $129 for Two Queens and Kings  
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  Reminder: Teams will play 2 lines of Singles and 3 lines of Doubles during this event.  ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Helen,Bae</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 12:53:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>10 and Under Training Workshop - Mill Valley</title><link>http://www.norcal.usta.com/events/event/?Eventid=8031&amp;F_d=05/19/2013</link><description>Todd Dissly, RSI's 2012 Junior Champion of the year and USTA Master Trainer will lead this special workshop on 10 and Under Tennis.

</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ This is an interactive 3.5 hour intensive training geared specifically toward teaching 10 and Under tennis with the new rules and tennis equipment.  Along with receiving training from national professionals, participants will receive the knowledge to implement the 10 and Under Tennis into their program and recreational practice plans. 
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 Cost:&nbsp; $25 (includes food &amp; drinks) 
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   Register Now   ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Tamara,Ramos</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:11:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Regional Future Tennis Champions - AVAC (San Jose)</title><link>http://www.norcal.usta.com/events/event/?Eventid=9588&amp;F_d=05/19/2013</link><description>The Regional Future Tennis Champions is a team based competition. Each team is comprised of four Red Level, two Orange Level, and two Green Level players. Each season there are a minimum of four Regional tournaments located around Northern California and the top finishers from each tournament will qualify [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ 
  The Regional Future Tennis Champions is a team based competition.  Each team is comprised of  four Red Level, two Orange Level, and two Green Level players.  Each season there are a minimum of four Regional tournaments located  around Northern California and the top finishers from each tournament  will qualify for the end of the season Future Tennis Champions Event.  
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   Tournament Details   
 Location: Almaden Valley Atheletic Club, 5400 Camden Rd, San Jose,&nbsp;CA 
 Date: May 19, 2013 
 Time: 1 to 5pm 
 Fee: $160 per team 
 How to register: contact Summer Verhoeven at sverhoeven@norcal.usta.com 
 * Registration for this event will close once the maximum number of teams are selected. 
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 Each  season there are a minimum of four Regional tournaments located around  Northern California and the top finishers from each tournament will  qualify for the end of the season Future Tennis Champions Event. 
 12  and Under Tennis is a rapidly growing play-based tennis program which  utilizes adapted court sizes and ball speeds appropriate to the age,  size and ability of the junior players allowing them to play much sooner  and develop technically, tactically and emotionally. 
 These  team based tournaments are one of the many activities along the  Northern California Program Pathway which includes Jr. Team tennis, and  sanctioned Orange and Green Ball tournaments. 
 To  find out more about Future Tennis Champions tournaments please contact  Summer Verhoeven at sverhoeven@norcal.usta.com or at (510) 748-7346. 
 
 ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Summer,Verhoeven</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 15:40:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Harker Middle School Family Tennis Play Day - Intro to Red Ball</title><link>http://www.norcal.usta.com/events/event/?Eventid=9671&amp;F_d=05/19/2013</link><description>FREE! Family Play Day is geared towards new/beginning players aged 5 – 10. Each players will need an adult partner/family member (any ability level) This level is for players who have NEVER played tennis before or have limited experience. The main focus is for players to have fun hitting the ball over [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Youth participants will receive a prize and light snacks. Registered participants will receive an email if there is a change or rain cancellation. REGISTER at:&nbsp; http://www.norcal.usta.com/juniors/taut_play_days/  
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     Photograph (framed) 
     Digital Shorts: 3 minutes maximum 
     Art: painting, watercolor, etc. on a canvas no larger than 11x17 
     Spoken word- poetry 
 
   Deadline   : &nbsp; Entries may be submitted by 3 pm (PST) on   July 29, 2013.   
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  Prize:&nbsp;  All selected entries will be incorporated in the San Francisco Public Library exhibit as well as our gala. Winners will also be invited to a ribbon cutting ceremony at the library. 
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              Winners to receive:  
              Ages 7-11  
              Ages 12-18  
         
         
              First Prize  
             $50 
             $100 
         
         
              Second Prize  
             $25 
             $50 
         
         
              Runner-up  
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 Entry vehicles- 
  Canvases, Spoken Word, Photographs (framed), mail to:   
 USTA NorCal 
 Attn: Silvia Duenas-Bielser 
 1920 North Loop Rd. 
 Alameda, CA 94502 
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  Digital short   email to   duenas-bielser@norcal.usta.com  
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  Please call Silvia Duenas Bielser at 510-263-0462 if you have any questions.   
   Read about the &quot;Breaking the Barriers&quot; Exhibit   
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  For Edison Elementary Students Only  
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  Loaner Equipment Provided. Must Register Online In Order To Participate.  
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   Register Here Today!   
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  Question? Contact:   
  Lani Chenoweth   
   chenoweth@norcal.usta.com    
  (510) 612-7505  ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Lani,Chenoweth</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 12:03:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Red Ball Play Day - Chabot Swim (and Tennis) Club 2:30-4PM</title><link>http://www.norcal.usta.com/events/event/?Eventid=9553&amp;F_d=06/01/2013</link><description>Play Days are a great way for kids under the age of 12 to play tennis in a fun, non-threatening, non-elimination, competitive environment and allows kids to experience serving, rallying and scoring in an informal competition.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ For players who have previously played tennis (two or three times) and are ready to learn to drop-hit serve, overhand serve or underhand serve. The main focus is to rally with others while learning how to serve and score. 
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  Must register online and be a USTA member  (free first year membership for kids 10 &amp; under) in order to participate and receive credit toward the  USTA NorCal Jr. Development Pathway . 
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 Dress for active outdoor play. Snacks/prizes and loaner equipment provided. Registered participants will receive an email if there are any changes or cancellations. 
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 Cost: FREE 
   Click Here to Register Today!   
 Questions? Contact Lani Chenoweth 
  chenoweth@norcal.usta.com  or (510) 612-7505 ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Lani,Chenoweth</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:21:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Red Ball Play Day - Chabot Swim (and Tennis) Club 1-2:30PM</title><link>http://www.norcal.usta.com/events/event/?Eventid=9554&amp;F_d=06/01/2013</link><description>Play Days are a great way for kids under the age of 12 to play tennis in a fun, non-threatening, non-elimination, competitive environment and allows kids to experience serving, rallying and scoring in an informal competition.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ For players who have previously played tennis (two or three times) and are ready to learn to drop-hit serve, overhand serve or underhand serve. The main focus is to rally with others while learning how to serve and score. 
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  Must register online and be a USTA member&nbsp; (free first year membership for kids 10 &amp; under)&nbsp;in order to participate and receive credit toward the  USTA NorCal Jr. Development Pathway . 
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 Dress for active outdoor play. Snacks/prizes and loaner equipment provided. Registered participants will receive an email if there are any changes or cancellations. 
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 Cost: FREE 
   Click Here to Register Today!   
 Questions? Contact Lani Chenoweth 
  chenoweth@norcal.usta.com  or (510) 612-7505 ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Lani,Chenoweth</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:21:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>NJTL Regional Training  - Stanford University</title><link>http://www.norcal.usta.com/events/event/?Eventid=9585&amp;F_d=06/01/2013</link><description>Features experts and partners from NJTL National Staff, USTA Serves, USTA Player Development, USTA Northern California Section Staff, and more. A GREAT networking opportunity!</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ The two-day NJTL Regional Training combines tennis, education/life skills and organizational development. Community leaders and coaches are strongly encouraged to attend 
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   Cost:   For $49, you receive two days of training (includes Player Development Training), workshop materials and meals. If you only want to attend the Player Development Training,&nbsp;cost&nbsp;of $15 includes the one-day training, workshop materials and lunch. Space to attend the workshop is limited and will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.. 
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   Day 1,&nbsp; 9-a.m.-5 p.m, Education /Life Skills - ACE Training  ,&nbsp; The ACE curriculum was not only designed to help enhance young minds through education and the sport of tennis, but it was also developed as a MAJOR fundraising tool. Learn more by attending! 
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   Day 1, 7-9pm, Fundraising and Development &ndash; USTA Serves       Want to grow your organization? Topics will include capacity building, fundraising, USTA Serves grants, board recruitment, volunteer development, the power of community partnerships and more. 
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   Day 2, 9am-5pm. The USTA Player Development Workshop   Open to all Certified Teaching and Coaching Professionals who coach and teach high performance players (7 years &amp; older) and all instructors who work with CTAs or NJTLs certified or not. 
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  REGISTER NOW! &nbsp;Deadline is: May 17, 2013 
 For one-day registration (Player Development Workshop),  REGISTER&nbsp;HERE - limited spots!  
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 For questions, please contact USTA NorCal Manager, Allison Vidal at  vidal@norcal.usta.com . 
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 More information at:  http://www.norcal.usta.com/CommunityTennis/njtl_regional_training_june_1-2/ &nbsp;or click on the flyer below. 
 &nbsp; ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Christine,Samuel</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 13:33:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WTT Sunday Corporate Challenge Event Series</title><link>http://www.norcal.usta.com/events/event/?Eventid=9646&amp;F_d=06/02/2013</link><description>Corporate employees - Join us for Tennis, Food &amp; Fun.  Coed team play using World Team Tennis format.  3.5 and 4.0 levels.  USTA members - $50 Non-members $75.  Team Registration deadline:  Thursday 5/30/13.  Contact DeDee Winfield to register winfield@norcal.usta.com</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Corporate employees - Join us for Tennis, Food &amp; Fun.  Coed team play using World Team Tennis format.  3.5 and 4.0 levels.  USTA members - $50 Non-members $75.  Team Registration deadline:  Thursday 5/30/13.  Contact DeDee Winfield to register winfield@norcal.usta.com ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Tamara,Ramos</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 17:06:28 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>