Phyllis Greene does such a wonderful job collecting used tennis racquets from you and our community. As a result of your generosity, children throughout our community are able to play tennis with these racquets. In the picture to the right, players from Savannah High School are being fitted with a racquet. Thank you for your continued support of our programs. Phyllis is also continually collecting other tennis related items as well, including bags, balls, racquet covers, some clothing, etc. Anytime you have material to donate, please let her know. Please contact Phyllis Greene at
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TAIL ACTIVEWEAR is returning as the title sponsor for this year's Savannah Challenger. The 2010 Savannah Challenger is a $50,000 USTA men's pro-circuit challenger tournament that will be held May 1-9 and will take place at the Franklin Creek Tennis Center. The 2009 Savannah Challenger won the Georgia Special Tennis Event of 2009. Be a spectator! Be a Volunteer! The Challenger Committee can use help in all areas of tournament coordination: Player Transportation, Court Maintenance, Food & Beverage, Tournament Desk, Ball Persons, Tickets Sales, Hospitality & Parking. If you are interested in volunteering, for all or part of the event, contact Tammy at
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. Ball persons can sign-up online at www.savannahchallenger.com.
SATA EXPANDS WORK IN THE SCHOOLS, Organizes Recreational Coaches Workshop
For years SATA has organized programs in public and private schools throughout the community, both in school and after school. This year, however, SATA has become a key player in a network of community organizations dedicated to increasing the recreational opportunities of underserved school children through the healthy sport of tennis. This past summer an "after school initiative" was launched with the intention of greatly expanding after school tennis programming with the intention of impacting children through raising issues of healthy lifestyle choices, sportsmanship, and character development - using tennis as a vehicle.
7.5 Combo Ladies Compete as Finalists in Sectional Championships!
The 7.5 Combo Doubles team captained by Teresa Reardon competed at the Sectional Combo Doubles Championships in Mobile, Alabama held on January 22-25, 2010. Team members include Teresa Reardon, Becki Sasser, Amy Roberts, Cynthia Smith, Carla Easter, Kristi Lowenthal, Lisa Marye, Janet Whitley, Karen Agee, Tanis Bond, Terri Eurek, Eileen Galves, Missie Stratton and Chrissie Clure.
SATA is pleased to announce the recent addition of Special Populations Coordinator, Mary Smith, organizer for "Special Pops" tennis in Atlanta for almost 20 years and recent newcomer to Savannah. SATA and Mary will be launching Special Olympics tennis for young people and adults in Savannah this spring. We need your time and materials to make this program a success! How can you help?
1. Donate used rackets, balls, clothing, and gently used tennis shoes. Drop off in large marked container located at Franklin Creek Tennis Center.
2. Become a volunteer! Call or write Mary Smith, 404-395-8691,
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for further information on how you can help!
Savannah Challenger Pre-Sales Discounted Pass
All USTA and Savannah League team members are invited to purchase Challenger tickets at the Landings member price of $10.00 per person. The $10.00 pass will be valid for the entire event from May 1-10, 2010. Regular ticket prices will be $5.00 per day, so this is a great savings. To receive the discounted tickets, you must pay for your tickets (non-refundable) by March 15, 2010. To purchase your tickets you can go to www.SavannahChallenger.com or call the Franklin Creek Tennis Center at 912-598-2570 and ask for Tammy. You will need to identify your STL or USTA team and can pick up your tickets at the will call desk of the tournament. This offer is available for the first 400 tickets on a first-come, first-served basis for Landings members and non-members alike.
The 3.5 Super Senior 60's Women from the Landings, captained by Sandra Paredi, and the 3.5 Super Senior 70's Women from the Landings, captained by Jackie Hites, both won their divisions at the Georgia State Championships. They will be representing Georgia in the USTA Southern Sectional Tournaments March 12-14, 2010 in Pelham, Alabama. Good luck to these ladies.
Fall 2009 Adult League Winners
The Fall 2009 Adult season was recently completed with the following winners. These teams qualify to represent Savannah in the Georgia State Championships in May 2010.
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Men
2.5 BP- Falls
3.0 BP - Steinhauser
3.0 SB - Seyferth
3.5 BP - Vaughn
3.5 BP- Connor
4.0Low - BP - Hattrich
4.0 Golf Club - Gussler
4.0 BP - Jenkins
4.5 BP - Phan
7.5 Combo Doubles Ladies Win State!
The 7.5 Combo Doubles team captained by Teresa Reardon won the Georgia State Championships, held November 6-8 in Dalton, Georgia. Team members include Teresa Reardon, Becki Sasser, Amy Roberts, Cynthia Smith, Carla Easter, Kristi Lowenthal, Lisa Marye, Janet Whitley, Karen Agee, Tanis Bond, Terri Eurek, Eileen Galves, Missie Stratton and Chrissie Clure.
This team went to compete to win! With a true team effort, they decisively won their group 4 team wins to 0, losing only 1 individual match. The team went on to win the semi finals and the finals, 3 to 0.
The Captain Reardon said, "this team is compiled with some really fun spirited, competitive women ... they make my job as captain easy." The team plans to compete at the sectionals in Mobile, January 2010.
Savannah Junior Wins Petersburg Racquet Club Tournament
Jackson Pittard, a member of The Landings Club Junior Tennis Academy, won the Petersburg Racquet Club Fall Junior Satellite (Level 5) USTA tournament, held in Martinez, GA Nov. 6-8, 2009.
Once again SATA won the Community Tennis Association of the Year award at the Awards Dinner hosted by USTA Georgia on October 24th. SATA also won this award in 2005. The award is presented to the CTA showing outstanding performance in the areas of: increase in participation, member service, and the promotion of tennis in their community. This is a great honor considering the quality of competition in the State of Georgia, one of the largest tennis playing states in the country, and places SATA among the top CTA's in the country. This award is a tribute to all the hard working volunteers and staff who do so much to bring tennis to the Savannah community.
Some months ago Austin Nichols distinguished himself and Savannah by winning the Sportsmanship Award at the USTA Georgia Junior State Championships, a tournament that involved over 1,000 participants. This past month Savannah's Lucy Brown, Captain of an 18 and under team, won the Janet Louer Team Captain Sportsmanship Award at the 2009 Georgia/Florida Junior Team Tennis Challenge. This is a tremendous honor and is awarded to a team captain that exemplifies characteristics of fairness, timeliness, and honesty along with a positive and encouraging attitude towards players and respect for tournament officials, staff and fellow captains. CONGRATULATIONS TO LUCY BROWN!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SENIOR MIXED DOUBLES STATE CHAMPIONS!
The Senior Mixed Doubles Georgia State Championships were held on August 14-16 in Augusta.The Southbridge 8.0 Senior Mixed Doubles team won the championships decisively, winning all of their matches (4-0), and losing only one individual match.The team will go on to compete at the Sectionals, October 16-18, in Jackson, Mississippi. Good luck!!
Team members include Daryl Bondurant (captain), Nancy Bondurant, Lynn Smith, Chris Lowry, Teresa Reardon, Becki Sasser, David Culverhouse, James Fillingim, Greg Stewart, Norma Johnston and Beth Fisher.
2009 USTA Jr. Team Tennis Championship Sportsmanship Award
A player from the Savannah Area Tennis Association league has been nominated and chosen for the 2009 USTA Jr. Team Tennis Championship Sportsmanship Award. Austin Nichols was nominated by opposing teams for his outstanding attitude both on and off the court.
The Grand Prix will be six separate tournaments, starting Sept 12.at various private and public facilities in Savannah.These events are designed to introduce novice and advanced players to local match play and a tournament styled experience. There will be singles or doubles depending on the club or facility and the size of the draw. We will strive to have as much singles play as possible.Scores will be kept based on points earned at each event. Note: As in years past, the 10 and under novice group will be allowed to serve both serves from the service line. Older novice/intermediates will be allowed to serve their 2nd serve from the service line.
The Men's Super Seniors 60's ended their summer season with 3.0-Occiano team finished in a tie with Strickland's team. They tied with individual wins and losses and team matches won and loss. Occiano lost only 19 sets to Strickland's 20 to win the league championship.
League Coordinator's Corner
Registration is currently open for the following spring leagues:
7.5 Combo Ladies Compete as Finalists in Sectional Championships!
SATA Long-sleeve T-Shirts and Visors for Sale
