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G18
Alexandria
Chatt
G16
Tiffany
Chen
G14
Elysia
Bolton
G12
Isabel
Alviar
B18
Michael
Lorenzini
B14
Stefano
Tsorotiotis
B12
Natan
Spear
B16
Gianni
Ross
Inside this Issue
Sportsmanship Winners 2
10 and Under Tennis 2
CDTA Cup Teams 3
2013 Qualifier 4-5
USTA League Tennis 6,7,8
River Trails Tennis Center 7
Nomination Forms 9
Wheaton Sports Center 10
USTA Jr. Team Tennis 11
Rod Schroeder/Nike Camp 12
Congratulations to the Men’s 70 Champions.
L-R Phil Dlouhy, Rick Sommer.
L-R Bk: Stephanie Batka, Marie Hajduk, Phil Dlouhy,
Bob Zumph, Rod Schroeder, Joe Lyden. L-R Frt: Rick
Sommer, Arnie Villagomez, Brenda Szczech, Katherine
Bianchi, Trudy Landauer. Not Pictured: Bill Johnston.
T he 2013 event brought 10 of the 13
Districts together to compete in Lans-
ing, Michigan on May 18-19, 2013.
Competition was held in the Women’s
35, 45, 55, 60, 65, and 70 divisions and
in the Men’s 35, 45, 55, 60, 65, 70 and
75 divisions.
Fun was had by all as they had great
tennis weather on Saturday and Sunday.
The players also received a gift at regis-
tration, banquet, Wilson Demo night and
of course a lot of round robin tennis.
CDTA
Billie Jean King of New York, NY, (formerly of Chicago) and Jon
Vegosen of Chicago, will be inducted into the 2013 USTA/
Midwest Section Hall of Fame on December 6 in Chicago. The
2013 USTA/Midwest Section Hall of Fame induction ceremony
will take place at the Chicago Renaissance in downtown Chicago
during the USTA/Midwest Section’s 120th Annual Meeting.
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On August 6, 2013 Leah Friedman,
CDTA's Junior Development Coordi-
nator & friends were on WGN News
discussing youth tennis. Pictured
with Leah is volunteer Christina Brax-
ton from Whitney M. Young Magnet
High School. To see the video please
go to our web site.
The South Suburban Tennis Academy (USTA Organiza-
tional Member www.sstatennis.com) conducted a interactive
tennis activity at the Taste of Orland in Orland Park, IL on
Saturday, August 3. We arranged our space into seven sta-
tions at which a different activity was done. We were empha-
sizing the 10 and Under Tennis program. (Thanks to USPTA
for supplying us with some posters.) At each station, an ac-
tivity that demonstrated some of the 10 and Under Tennis
drills and a,b,c's were conducted. There were 70 parents
who signed up their children for the free 10 and Under Tennis
USTA memberships. There were more than 120 children who
participated in our activities. We are looking forward to
teaching the 10 and Under Tennis program at all our sites in
the future. It was a fun time for all!
“Kids who see adults
behaving in a sportsmanlike
way gradually come to
understand that the real
winners in sports and in life
itself are those who know
how to persevere and to
behave with dignity - whether
they win or lose a game.”
Alex Bergendorf B12 Qualifier, Natalie Brunini G16, Cameron Compall G12 Qualifier,
Carol Finke G18 Qualifier, Conrad Harron B18 Qualifier.
Corinne Hildebrandt G14, Hana Khatib G16, Kazuki Komoda B14, Jordon O'Kelly B16 Qualifier,
David Prabhu B16, Jacob Sosler B12
Parents: Set the example for your kids by creating a positive & encouraging environment.
Players: Handle victory and defeat with grace & dignity & treat opponents with fairness & courtesy.
Coaches: Stress importance of Sportsmanship as highly as the development of strokes & strategy.
For more tips on being a good sport, please read The Code at usta.com/thecode
For more information on junior programs
contact Leah Friedman at:
[email protected] or 847-803-2382.
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L-R Assistant Coach RK Bacalla, Toby Ma, Michael
Lorenzini, Martin Joyce, Anthony Arocho, Alex Hager-
moser, Jeremy Bush, John Zordani, Dave Bacalla, Alex
Ross, Sam Hoogland, Head Coach Mark Bey.
Bk L-R: Head Coach Manny Velasco, Lexi Petrovic, Julia
Schroeder, Carol Finke, Brienne Minor, Christina Zordani,
Coach Chris Sheldon. Ft L-R: Elizabeth Zordani, Natalie
Whalen, Lexi Kiven, Zoe Spence, Tiffany Chen.
O n June 14th to the 16th the USTA/Midwest Section hosted a team competition between Midwest
Districts for boys and girls in the 12s, 14s, and 18-and-under age divisions. This is an exciting team
competition. Match play consists of a round-robin format throughout the weekend and concludes with
the top teams advancing to the championship match. CDTA players in the 18's are chosen by invitation
only from the Super Excellence Program to participate. Player's from the 12s & 14s are selected to par-
ticipate based on their ranking, tournament play, character, and sportsmanship.
Frt L-R: Kazuki Komoda, Alex Lee, Jake Zipoli, Eli Gordon.
Bk L-R: Coach Ben Ashford, Maya Jamroz, Lahari Yela-
manchili, Cameron Compall, Elizabet Verizova.
Frt L-R: Meg Kowalski, Haleigh Porter, Zoe Taylor & Elysia
Bolton. Bk L-R : Coach Michael Benson, John Benson (non-
player), Nicholas Marino, Daniel Mateescu, Jeffrey Chen,
Mark Wu.
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L-R: B12 Natan Spear-Champion, Jake Zipoli Finalist, Eli Gordon 3rd, Alex Lee 4th Pl, & Boys 12 Group Picture.
L-R: G12 Cameron Compall 4th,
Isabel Alviar Champion, Elizabet Verizova
Finalist, Lahari Yelamanchili 3rd.
L-R: B10 Finalist Bobby Pesch,
Champion Michael Ross, 4th Michael Choi,
3rd Noah Hernandez.
L-R: B14 Stefano Tsorotiotis
Champion,
Nicholas Marino Finalist,.
L-R: G18 Alexandria Chatt Champion,
Brienne Minor Finalist,
L-R G18 Grace Tapak 4th,
Carolyn Ryba 3rd.
L-R B18 Conrad Harron 3rd,
Dave Bacalla 4th.
L-R: B18 Aron Hiltzik Finalist,
Michael Lorenzini Champion.
T his was the first year that all 10 age groups were hosted and run by clubs and or-
ganizations, rather than our CDTA volunteers. We had a total of 570 players partici-
pate over three weekends, and we endorsed 132 players and 168 alternates to the Mid-
west Closed.
We would like to thank Oak Brook Tennis Center, College Park Athletic Club, WTS Tennis
Services, H-F Racquet Club, Northwestern University (Combe Center) & The Libertyville
Club. And a special thank you to Patty Lambropoulos for running the finals. Special
thanks again to the tournament directors who ran the host sites and our volunteers for
their help with the 2013 Chicago District Championships.
A big thank you to our T-shirt sponsors, Midtown Athletic Club, Score Tennis & Fitness,
Rod Schroeder National Tennis Camp, XS Tennis, 5 Season's Sports Club BR.
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L-R: G10 Brooke Theis Champion,
Sylwia Mikos Finalist, Nika Belova 4th
Megan Heuser 3rd.
L-R G12 Sisters who played in G12- Lopez - Shannele and Sienna, Sisters Matta -
Diya and Sonal, Sisters Mikos - Marta, Agata and Sylwia.
L-R: G14 Nicole Roc Finalist, Elysia Bolton Champion,
Meg Kowalski 3rd, Alessandra Bianco 4th.
L-R: G16 Michelle Linden Finalist, Tiffany Chen Champion,
Alexandra Angyalosy 4th, Christina Zordani 3rd.
Patty addressing the players and parents at the finals.
Alex Ross 3rd, Eddie Grabill 4th.
L-R: B16 Tony Leto Finalist,
Gianni Ross Champion.
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Nancy Williford, CDTA League Coordinator
Phone: 630-778-7131 [email protected]
2013 State Champions
Adult 40 & Over 4.5+ Men
H-F Racquet & Fitness, Homewood L-R: Gene Smyth, Kevin J. Spudic,
Alan Unnerstall, Brian Johnson
(Capt.), Aaron Pinkus, Bret Reum,
John Morris, Mark Exner. Two fu-
ture stars: Zack Johnson,
Christopher Morris.
2013 State Champions
Adult 40 and Over 3.5 Men
Norris Recreation Ct
St. Charles L-R Bk: Mark Meier, Kevin
Chamberlain, Terry Disz,
Adam LaFrance, Arnold
Villagomez, Jim McTeague,
Scott Mills. L-R Frt: Mike
Khan, Adam Brown. Not
Pictured. Jim Potts (Capt.).
2013 District Champions
Mixed 18 & Over 7.0
Centennial Tennis Club, Wilmette L-R: Mike Gorski, Sandy Clarke,
Kevin Flatt, Steve Simons, Will Fer-
guson (Capt), Alison Donnelly, Patty
Lynch, Scott Curtis.
2013 District Champions
Mixed 18 & Over 7.5
Centennial Tennis Club, Wilmette. L-R Bk: Sid Tan, Craig Hagerman,
Will Ferguson (Capt.), Scott Curtis.
L-R Frt: Janine Stalcup, Maria
Lomongo, Alison Donnelly.
2013 District Champions
Mixed 18 & Over 8.0
Centennial Tennis Club, Wilmette L-R Bk: Mike Gorski, David Muzzall, Chris
Springer, El Cid Balitaan, Will Ferguson (Capt.),
David Stefan. L-R Frt: Ann Pielet, Julia Wilson,
Janelle Lobmier, Kate Leckenby.
2013 Sectional Champions
Adult 40 & Over 4.0 Men
Oak Brook Tennis Center, Oak Brook L-R Bk: Craig Berry, John Laurx, Dave
Lamphere, Jim Klemenz, Glenn Federwitz,
Patrick Johnston, Brien Hodgman, Jim
Miller, Eric Esancy (Capt.). L-R Frt: Jay
Goldner, Stephen Chertok, Jim Cohick,
Jack Battiste.
2013 Sectional Champions
Adult 18 & Over 5.0 Men
River Trails Tennis Center
Arlington Hts. L-R Bk: Jason Stanislaw, Ryan Edelson,
Brett Morse-Karzen, Mark Baladad. Frt:
Jeronie Barnes, Mike Haber (Capt.). Not
pictured: Greg O’Neil, Mike Chabraja,
Paul Brandt, Aaron Rusnak, Chris
Kushner, Jeremy Edelson.
2013 Sectional Champions
Adult 18 & Over 4.0 Women
Rush Copley Healthplex, Aurora L-R Bk: Raquel Karpinski, Karen Adams
(Capt.), Shannon Moore, Robin Boker, Heidi
Ellsworth, Selena Estka, Rebecca Huskis-
son. L-R Frt: Lisa Vlach, Deanna Castro,
Kelly O’Donnell, Kim Granholm, Sue Sprov-
ieri, Mary Beth Eck, Carrie DeLaage.
All our League pictures including the Playoff &
District Championship pictures are in our “Photo
Gallery” off the “Home page” of our web site.
All USTA League Tennis pictures will be in our
2014 Yearbook!
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Adult 40 & Over 4.0 Women
Score Tennis & Fitness, Countryside
L-R: Elizabeth Lear, Christa Wood, Val
Curran, Egle Kulbokas, Kim Maxi-
movich, Chris Henrickson (Capt.),
Jackie Spicuzza.
Adult 40 & Over 3.5 Women
Naperville Tennis Club, Naperville.
L-R:Michelle Dellaportas, Ilyse Jar-
man, Linda Warning, Anne Dahl,
Kathy Bianchi (Capt.), Rose Nor-
thon, Leslie Kawar, Debbie Phillips.
Not in Picture: Stephanie Batka,
Lori Bijonowski, Lanette Disera-
Geissler, Allison Genovese, CJ John-
son, Gail Kennedy, Christi Lanham,
Diana Pavlova.
Adult 40 & Over 4.0 Women
Centre Court Athletic Club, Hanover Park
L-R frt: Jan Mack, Atsuko Yoshizaki,
Chris Brodsky (Capt.), Hoda El-
shakankery, June Lynch. L-R bk: Audene
Gordon, Peg Marovich, Chris Zastrow,
Peggy Schwerman, Jenny Kuberski, Julie
Pawula.
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“THE PLAYERS’ CLUB”
9 Indoor Cushioned Courts
7 Outdoor Clay Courts
20 Men's and Women's Leagues
CITA Traveling Teams
Private & Group Instruction
Over 70 USTA League Teams
Whirlpool and Sauna
No Monthly Dues!!!
Adult 18 & Over 3.0 Women - South
Oakbrook R & F Club, Westmont
L-R: Georgia Levine, Kim Harte, Elizabeth
Sheridan, Carrie Henry, Denise Doherty,
Michelle Paist, Debbie Hank (Co-capt.),
Karen Hagan.
Adult 18 & Over 3.0 Women
Midtown Athletic Club, Chicago
L-R :Cheryl Reid, Laura Purcell, Carole
shepherd, Marcia Proffitt Florence, Jenny
Lee, Leslie Antunovich, Kristen Kao,
Kathleen Sullivan. (Capt.
Bates/Dossiea).
Adult 18 & Over 3.0 Women - North
Oak Brook R & F, Westmont
L-R: Mary Fran Kitz (Capt.), Shirley
Dehmlow, Dana Smith, Laurie Smith,
Deb Loughman, Linda Nash, Donna
Guiliano.
Adult 18 & Over 3.5 Women
Rush Copley, Aurora
L-R Lori Bijonowski, Chris Masini, Christy
McGovern, Janine Stalcup (Capt.), Cindy
Sullivan, Patty Lynch, Meredith Settel-
myer, Jamie Feger.
Adult 18 & Over 4.5 Women
Glenbrook Racquet RC, Northbrook.
L-R: Marina Ohlmuller, Laura
Feldman, Sara Marberry, Catherine
Lesterhuis, Lauren Gallagher
(Capt.), Susan Thornquist, Michelle
Neuman.
Adult 18 & Over 4.5 Men
Tam Tennis & Fitness, Niles
L-R John Smith, Andrew Snyder
(Capt), Cesar Uribe, Rodney Ber-
ganos, Russ Needler, Andrew Mar-
tin, Chris Norback, David Lee.
Adult 18 & Over 4.5 Women
Centre Court, Hanover Park
L-R: Joanne Rajchel, Hoda El-
shakanery, Christine Smith, Deb-
bie Reyna, Patti Behnke, Stepha-
nie Sarkiss, Angie Vaughn, Grace
Hersh, Amy Brodsky (Capt.).
Adult 18 & Over 4.0 Women
Heritage Tennis Club, Arlington Heights
L-R Frt: Sharon Barns, Kathy Butler, Jenni-
fer Lenahan, Sheri Long. L-R Bk: Kristin
Lueken, Anne Ordway, Laurie Gray (Capt.),
Joni Roseri.
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Adult Player of the Year: This award honors a local adult who has excelled in ranking, tournament play, and sportsmanship.
Coach of the Year: This award recognizes a teaching professional/coach who contributes to tennis in the community and the District by pro-
moting and developing programs and players.
Facility of the Year: This award recognizes an outstanding tennis facility that has supported and promoted the overall growth of the game.
Family of the Year: This award honors a CDTA family that works together with an enthusiastic family spirit to promote and develop the growth
of tennis.
Junior Player of the Year (Female): This award recognizes an outstanding girl in any junior division for the highest standards of tennis accom-
plishments, character, and sportsmanship.
Junior Player of the Year (Male): This award recognizes the outstanding boy in any junior division for the highest standards of tennis accom-
plishments, character, and sportsmanship.
Junior Recreational Player of the Year (Female): This award recognizes the outstanding junior recreational girl player, who exhibits the love
of the lifetime sport of tennis through her passion, enthusiasm, sportsmanship, and strong level of participation in a Patrons-sponsored pro-
gram.
Junior Recreational Player of the Year (Male): This award recognizes the outstanding junior recreational boy player, who exhibits the love of
the lifetime sport of tennis through his passion, enthusiasm, sportsmanship, and strong level of participation in a Patrons-sponsored pro-
gram.
League Player of the Year (Female): This award recognizes an active and talented female league player in USTA League Tennis or local club
leagues.
League Player of the Year (Male): This award recognizes an active and talented male league player in USTA League Tennis or local club
leagues.
Lifetime/Special Achievement: This award recognizes an individual who has contributed to the overall game of tennis in a very special way
or over the span of many years.
Organization of the Year: This award recognizes an aggressive, well-organized, community based tennis organization in the District.
Tennis Official of the Year: This award recognizes an active and highly rated official working District, Section, or National events for at least
five years.
Tournament Director of the Year: This award recognizes a tournament director who demonstrates a consistently high level of expertise in
hosting tournaments and an enthusiasm for all aspects of the game.
Volunteer of the Year: This award recognizes an active and effective volunteer for time, enthusiasm, and effort put forth in the District for
five years or more.
The Chicago Tennis Patrons are seeking nominations for the 2013
Awards to be presented at the 25th Annual Evening Champions
SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2014
NOMINATION DEADLINE November 15, 2013
You can fill out a Nomination Form on-line at our web site at: www.chicago.usta.com
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T he South Side Junior Tennis Camp hosted a PTR 10 and
Under Tennis Certification July 6th and 7th. Participants
spent both days working with Chicago District Junior Develop-
ment Coordinator and PTR Clinician Leah Friedman. Through
the course, participants reviewed the foundation of youth ten-
nis as well as developing a lesson plan. PTR is an internation-
ally recognized tennis teaching certification with approximately
14,000 members in 117 countries.
L-R Bk- Camille Clark, Ruta Grinvalde, Rashley Yeremia, Steven Lewis,
Courtney Dorsey, Vi Clark, Leah Friedman. L-R Frt: Andy Ventress,
Karyn Esmeralda, Revel Yeremia, Marianne Moser.
Brienne Minor and Caroline Dolehide,
Win the USTA Girls 18s Clay Court
Title in July. Jerry Morse Karzen
& son Brett.
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Chicago Storm Girls-14 U
Advanced-Champions-
Wheaton
Jokers Wild-18
Advanced-
CHAMPIONS.
The players had to
run off because all
had jobs to get to!
Elmhurst-14 Advanced-Finalists
Lightning-18 Intermediate
Deuces Wild-18 Advanced-
FINALISTS with Medals Eagles-18 Intermediate-FINALISTS with Medals Minty Fresh-18 Intermediate
Aces of Club-18 Intermediate
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Dukes of York-18 Intermediate Park Forest Predators-18 Advanced
Chicago Storm-14 U
Advanced-Champions.
Thunder-18 Intermediate
Finalists at Sectionals-Chicago Storm 14 Adv, Wheaton.
C hicago District JTT Championships was held at H-F Racquet & Fit-
ness Club on Saturday July 20, 2013. JTT has grown from 153
players in 2012 to 260 in 2013. We had three different divisions for
the Championship: 14 Advance, 18 Intermediate, and 18 Advance.
Junior Development
Coordinator
Leah Friedman
847-803-2382
Nearly 550 junior tennis players
comprising over 70 different teams
traveled to Indianapolis Aug. 2-4 to
compete in the 2013 USTA Jr. Team
Tennis Midwest Section Champion-
ships, one of the largest junior ten-
nis events in the country.
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