Shakopee Tennis Association

The Shakopee Tennis Association has been selected to host the USTA Team Tennis Area Championships July 17 & 18. There are 41 teams from the Northern Section registered. Expected attendance is 400+ players and coaches along with another 300+ spectators. Match play will start on Thursday, July 17th at 8 a.m. There are 16 14U Intermediate teams registered including the Shakopee Thunderbolts, Bearcats, and Mustangs. 16 18U Intermediate teams are also registered including The Shakopee Spitfire, Avengers and Corsairs. There are 9 18U Advanced teams registered also.

The Team Tennis Area Championship is a round robin total games won tournament. The top four finishers in each division will continue on the the Northern Sectionals at the U of M Baseline Tennis Center July 28-31. Sectional winners advance to USTA Team Nationals in Mobile, AL in late October. Matches will be held at the High School, Jr. High/Stans Park and Lions Park courts.

Volunteers Needed
There is a need for volunteers to assist in the successful operation of the tournament. If you can offer an hour or three of your time please call Amy Pistulka at 612-209-0617 or click here to email Amy.

All Volunteers receive a free t-shirt and free lunch!

Volunteers are needed for the following positions:

Setup - Help set up tents and on court facilities on Wednesday, July 16th after 3 pm.

Court Monitor - Court Monitor makes sure play progresses smoothly by timing warmups and making sure players keep the play moving along. No experience is necessary... just sunscreen.

Constenson Stand - Work the Constenson Stand at the Jr. High selling food and snacks.

Constenson Stand Grill - Work the grill over lunch Thursday or Friday. Must be able to flip burgers and turn hot dogs.

Concessions (High School) - Work the concession stand at the high school courts.

Runner - Help the tournament directors with any problems that might arise plus make trips for supplies for the concession stands.

Driver - Drive the shuttle van that will run between the 3 site locations. Must be over 25 and have a valid drivers license.

Takedown - Takedown tents and court related items after 7 pm on Friday, July 18th

All Volunteers receive a free t-shirt and free lunch!

The Shakopee Tennis Association has seen tremendous growth over the last few years and has been recognized by the USTA due to the strong support of our local families. Please help us make this a huge success!

Summer 2008 Registration is now open. There are a few changes from past years. The STA is now charging a $2.50 per session ball fee. We go through over 1000 balls in a summer. We are able to buy in bulk and provide consistent quality, so the 1 opened can per player per session is no longer in force. Just bring your racquet, water and be ready to have fun! Click here to sign up!

Please look over the Summer Youth brochure. We are recommending that players with competitive play experience take advantage of the Junior Team Tennis option and Begining through intermediate (with limited or no match play experience) sign up for morning lessons.

The STA promotes tennis as a lifetime sport and has a firm policy to never turn away interested players, so do not fret! Sign up and prepare for a summer of fun and new (and old) friends.

It is also recommended that all parents and adult players attend the 2008 Program rollout meeting on March 18th at the Shakopee Library at 7 pm. You will be able to meet the coaches and have all your questions answered.

See you on the 18th!