USTA Pro Circuit Tournament Comes to Little Rock in April

The longest running event on the USTA Pro Circuit is proudly hosted right here in Arkansas. St. Vincent Auxiliary has sponsored the men's professional tennis tournament since 1984. The 2014 tournament will run the week of April 7th with the finals on April 13th and will be played at The Pleasant Valley Club.

Over the years, this tournament has launched the professional tennis careers of very well known icons in sport. The most notable being Andre Agassi. Others who have gone on to world class careers are the Jensen brothers, Brad Gilbert, Ken Flach, Robert Seguso, Jimmy Arias and Andy Roddick to name a few.

In 1992, the United States Southern Tennis Association voted this event the "Adult Tournament of the Year" and, in 2010, it was awarded "Special Tennis Event of the Year". The tournament has grown from a small event with only a few spectators to a major tennis event featuring top future professional players from around the world attended by hundreds of people and sponsorships that raise funds for health related causes.

The Wildcard Tournament begins April 1, 2014 and will be played at Rebsamen Tennis Center. The tournament features former college players and up and coming Arkansas juniors trying to earn a spot in next week's main draw.

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The Free Conway Junior Tennis Program begins its Spring Season on Tuesday, March 11th

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The Free Conway Junior Tennis Program begins its Spring Season on Tuesday, March 11th. This 4-week tennis lesson plan is free for children ages 6-14.

Email: pinnacletennisacademy@gmail.com or call the office at 501-570-6755.

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2013 USTA Arkansas Award Winners

2013 USTA Arkansas Award Winners


The Herschel Friday Award -Dylan DeLuca of Bentonville & Katelyn Jackson of Roland

The Jay Freeman Most Improved Player Award- Ryan Rouse of Jonesboro

Dr. Ted Bailey Sportsmanship Award- Evelyn Maurras of Jonesboro

Bette Mooty Scholarship Award- Grady McCain of Greenwood

Margie O' Brien Scholarship Award- Branch Terrell of Little Rock

Victor Sheshunoff Meritorious Education Award- Chris Cash of Fayetteville

Arkansas Tennis Professional of the Year- Pablo Esner of Hot Springs

Patrick M. Riley Umpire of the Year- Jason Lyon of Conway

Arkansas Tennis Family of the Year- The David and Carrie Moore Family of Fort Smith

Member Organization of the Year- NEATA of  Jonesboro

Barbara Brewer Community Service Award- Delores (Dee) Cox of Van Buren

Adult Tournament of the Year- WATA Team Tennis Championship of Fort Smith

Junior Tournament of the Year- The 2013 Arkansas Jr. State Qualifier of Little Rock

Special Tennis Event of the Year- "Keep the Ball in Motion, Rally and Give Back" of Rogers

2013 State Volunteer Service Award- Randy Curtis of Little Rock

2013 President's Award- Kim Magee of Little Rock

Free Cabot Junior Tennis Program begins its Spring Session on Monday, March 3rd

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The Free Cabot Junior Tennis Program begins its Spring Session on Monday, March 3rd. This 4-week tennis lesson plan is free for children ages 6-14.

Contact the office at pinnacletennisacademy@gmail.com or call the office at 501-570-6755.

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Tone Up with TENNIS!!! Get Fit TODAY!

If you are looking for a fun, challenging way to lose weight and tone your body, then try Tennis! Spending extra time on a tennis court chasing a little yellow ball will give you toned legs, sculpted arms, and a killer core while having fun, too.

Here are some of the benefits of tennis for weight loss and body tone...

- Tennis is a sport that really requires you to keep moving. The more you move, the more calories you burn. As you dash around the court chasing the ball, you will be running, jumping, hopping and skipping without even realizing it.

- Tennis conditions your body not only for weight loss, but also for building up lean, strong muscles as well. You do not have to lose weight to play tennis, or be conditioned in any way, because a great deal of the conditioning will come from the game play itself.

- Tennis easily burns more calories than walking or running and better conditions your body as well. Because tennis involves moving around to catch the ball, using your arms to swing your racquet and using your abdominals to power your swings, you are using a large part of your entire body all at once.

- Tennis is easily one of the most enjoyable activities for weight loss that you can participate in. So get your friends together and have some fun. You may be surprised at what you can accomplish by using tennis as a weight loss strategy!

Whether or not you’re trying to lose weight, tone your muscles or simply stay fit, tennis is a great way to have fun, socialize and burn calories. All physical activity burns calories, even activities like standing, sitting and sleeping.

To learn more about the Game of Tennis and the Health Benefits that You can Enjoy,  Call for a FREE Evaluation at 501-570-6755 or Email- pinnacletennisacademy@gmail.com . CONWAY and CABOT Areas Only

Mary Smith's Overspending Causes City of Conway's Financial Woes

To the Left: The Condition of the City of Conway Finances Before Mary Smith Took Office...... To the Right: The Condition of the City of Conway Finances After Mary Smith Ends Her Term in Office....... Job Performance Matters!!! .......We don't need Mary Smith causing More Financial Ruin at the City Level!!! ......Vote for Change in the Coming Elections....... Mary Smith's City Council Term ends December 2014

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Shelia Whitmore's Overspending Causes City of Conway's Financial Woes

To the Left: The Condition of the City of Conway Finances Before Shelia Whitmore Took Office....... To the Right: The Condition of the City of Conway Finances After Shelia Whitmore Ends Her Term in Office....... Job Performance Matters!!! .......We don't need Shelia Whitmore causing More Financial Ruin at the City Level!!! ......Vote for Change in the Coming Elections....... Sheila Whitmore's City Council Term ends December 2014

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David Grimes' Overspending Causes City of Conway's Financial Woes

To the Left: The Condition of the City of Conway Finances Before David Grimes Took Office....... To the Right: The Condition of the City of Conway Finances After David Grimes Ends His Term in Office....... Job Performance Matters!!! .......We don't need David Grimes causing More Financial Ruin at the City Level!!! ......Vote for Change in the Coming Elections....... David Grimes' City Council Term ends December 2014

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Shelley Mehl's Overspending Causes City of Conway's Financial Woes

To the Left: The Condition of the City of Conway Finances Before Shelley Mehl Took Office....... To the Right: The Condition of the City of Conway Finances After Shelley Mehl Ends Her Term in Office....... Job Performance Matters!!! .......We don't need Shelley Mehl causing More Financial Ruin at the City Level!!! ......Vote for Change in the Coming Elections....... Shelley Mehl's City Council Term ends December 2014

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World Class Tennis Comes to Memphis - February 8-16

The Racquet Club of Memphis is host to the US National Indoor Men's ATP Tournament from February 8th-16th.

The Men's Draw will feature former Grand Slam champion Lleyton Hewitt of Australia and young rising star Vasek Pospisil of Canada. Top-ranked American participants will include Sam Querrey  and Jack Sock.






The #1 world-ranked team of  twins Bob and Mike Bryan will compete in the doubles event.

For tournament details please visit www.memphistennis.com or call (901) 765-4401.

Arkansas High School All State Tennis Singles Athletes for 2013

2013 TENNIS ALL STATE- SINGLES

7A Boys Singles.......................7A Girls Singles

Dylan Deluca- Bentonville.........Emma Baker- Bentonville
Andrew Miller- Bentonville.......Lindsy Pearce- FS Southside
Edward Zhao- LR Central........Alye Darter- Heritage
Cory Stewart- Springdale.........Brooke Buckner- Mt St Mary

6A Boys Singles.......................6A Girls Singles

Connor Mackey- Jonesboro......Katie Branum- Jonesboro
Spencer Turner- Lake Hmltn......Luna Lazovich- Lake Hmltn
Christian Mathis- Mtn Hm..........Kami Ward- Lake Hmltn
Jaden McClellan- Mtn Hm..........Eliska Wurfel- Mtn Hm

5A Boys Singles.......................5A Girls Singles

Nick Bell- HS Lakeside............Katie Brown- Harrison
Stuart Riser- LR Christian.........Tatum Rice- HS Lakeside
Jake Jacoby- Pul Academy.......Kristen Curtis- LR Christian
Smith Ney- Shiloh Chrstn..........Rachel Young- LR Christian

4A Boys Singles.......................4A Girls Singles

Trent Brandon- Ark Baptist.......Katherine Gilbrech-Heber Sprgs
Jordan Thatch- Highland............Samantha Cook- Maumelle
Rett Matthew- Maumelle...........Marie Marver- Prairie Grove
Matt Phillips- Valley View..........Emily Metcalf- Valley View

3A Boys Singles.......................3A Girls Singles

Grant Honeycutt- Bergman........Kyra Williams- Bergman
Connor Noland- Episcopal........Meredith Headlee- Episcopal
Jack Nolan- Episcopal..............Claire Seale- Episcopal
Quinton Mauldin- Piggott...........Katie Stanage- Fountain Lk

2A Boys Singles.......................2A Girls Singles

Austin Reaves- Cedar Rdg.......Emma Warnock- Union Chrstn
Spence Reaves- Cedar Rdg......Emma Carr- Haas Hall
Luke Anderson- Mulberry........Annie Phillips- Parkers Chpl
Grant Mason- Riverside............Macey Vaught- Conway Chrstn

TEAM RESULTS- HIGH SCHOOL WINNERS

7A Boys-Bentonville ................ 7A Girls-  Rogers

6A Boys- Jonesboro .................6A Girls- Lake Hamilton

5A Boys- HS Lakeside .............5A Girls- HS Lakeside

4A Boys- Ark Baptist.................4A Girls- Valley View

3A Boys- Episcopal ...................3A Girls-Episcopal

2A Boys- Riverside.....................2A Girls- Parkers Chpl

David Grimes Wastes Money of Taxpayers in Conway on $133,000 Christmas Tree Purchase

David Grimes, who serves on the City Council of Conway, chose to bypass competitive bidding on an extremely overpriced $133,000 Christmas tree purchase. David Grimes' history of  reckless spending of taxpayer's monies has caused the city budget to be mismanaged to the point that the firemen and policemen were forced to sue the city for failure to provide pay raises promised them from a 1/4% sales tax (Read Arkansas Business article by Kate Knable on October 1, 2012 of Russell Wood Law Firm lawsuit on behalf of city workers).

David Grimes says that he supports families and children, but in reality Grimes has caused severe pain and agony to these precious city employees and their children by causing layoffs and no pay raises for them.

Call David Grimes at 501-269-0412 or email him at david.grimes@cityofconway.org and let him know that you are disappointed in his reckless spending of your hard-earned money. David Grimes' City Council term ends December 2014.

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Shelley Mehl Wastes Money of Taxpayers in Conway on $133,000 Christmas Tree Purchase

Shelley Mehl, who serves on the City Council of Conway, chose to bypass competitive bidding on an extremely overpriced $133,000 Christmas tree purchase. Shelley Mehl's history of  reckless spending of taxpayer's monies has caused the city budget to be mismanaged to the point that the firemen and policemen were forced to sue the city for failure to provide pay raises promised them from a 1/4% sales tax (Read Arkansas Business article by Kate Knable on October 1, 2012 of Russell Wood Law Firm lawsuit on behalf of city workers).

Shelley Mehl says that she supports families and children, but in reality Mehl has caused severe pain and agony to these precious city employees and their children by causing layoffs and no pay raises for them.

Call Shelley Mehl at 501-450-0004 or email her at shelley.mehl@cityofconway.org and let her know that you are disappointed in her reckless spending of your hard-earned money. Shelley Mehl's City Council term ends December 2014.

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Mary Smith Wastes Money of Taxpayers in Conway on $133,000 Christmas Tree Purchase

Mary Smith, who serves on the City Council of Conway, chose to bypass competitive bidding on an extremely overpriced $133,000 Christmas tree purchase. Mary Smith's history of  reckless spending of taxpayer's monies has caused the city budget to be mismanaged to the point that the firemen and policemen were forced to sue the city for failure to provide pay raises promised them from a 1/4% sales tax (Read Arkansas Business article by Kate Knable on October 1, 2012 of Russell Wood Law Firm lawsuit on behalf of city workers).

Mary Smith says that she supports families and children, but in reality Smith has caused severe pain and agony to these precious city employees and their children by causing layoffs and no pay raises for them.

Call Mary Smith at 501-472-9211 or email her at mary.smith@cityofconway.org and let her know that you are disappointed in her reckless spending of your hard-earned money. Mary Smith's City Council term ends December 2014.

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Shelia Whitmore Wastes Money of Taxpayers in Conway on $133,000 Christmas Tree Purchase

Shelia Whitmore, who serves on the City Council of Conway, chose to bypass competitive bidding on an extremely overpriced $133,000 Christmas tree purchase. Shelia Whitmore's history of  reckless spending of taxpayer's monies has caused the city budget to be mismanaged to the point that the firemen and policemen were forced to sue the city for failure to provide pay raises promised them from a 1/4% sales tax (Read Arkansas Business article by Kate Knable on October 1, 2012 of Russell Wood Law Firm lawsuit on behalf of city workers).

Sheila Whitmore says that she supports families and children, but in reality Whitmore has caused severe pain and agony to these precious city employees and their children by causing layoffs and no pay raises for them.

Call Shelia Whitmore at 501-327-5026 or email her at shelia.whitmore@cityofconway.org and let her know that you are disappointed in her reckless spending of your hard-earned money. Shelia Whitmore's City Council term ends December 2014.

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Jake Jacoby and Emily Metcalf win the Overall Arkansas State High School Tennis Championships

Jake Jacoby (pictured right) of Pulaski Academy defeated Trent Brandon of Arkansas Baptist 6-4, 6-3 for the Boy's Singles Title in the Overall Arkansas State High School Tennis Championships. Emily Metcalf (pictured below) of Valley View defeated Tatum Rice of  Lakeside, Hot Springs 6-4, 6-2 to win the Girl's Singles division title.

In reaching the Boys' Finals, Jacoby defeated Edward Zhao of LR Central 6-0, 6-2 in the Semi-finals. Brandon reached the Finals by defeating Christian Mathis of Mtn. Home 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 in the other Semi-final.

Enroute to the Girls' finals, Metcalf defeated Lindsay Pearce of FS Southside 6-1, 6-1 in the Semi-finals. Rice reached the finals by defeating Alye Darter of Rogers 7-5, 6-3 in the other Semi-final.

In the Overall High School Doubles divisions, Grayson Greer/Hunter Harrison of Pulaski Academy defeated Kauffman/Hill of Lakeside, Hot Springs 6-4, 7-6 for the Boys' title. Tiffany Tang/Katherine Tang of Rogers defeated Tabler/Dinsmore of Bentonville 6-2, 6-1 for the Girl's title.

The winners of the singles/doubles titles in each conference are as follows:

7A Boy's Singles- Dylan Deluca-Bentonville          
7A Girl's Singles- Alye Darter-Heritage

7A Boy's Doubles- Kamath/Smardo-Fayetteville   
7A Girl's Doubles- Tang/Tang-Rogers

6A Boy's Singles- Christian Mathis-Mtn. Home     
6A Girl's Singles- Kami Ward-Lake Hamilton

6A Boy's Doubles- Edwards/McKee-Jonesboro  
6A Girl's Doubles- Henson/Gamberini-Lake Hmltn

5A Boy's Singles- Jake Jacoby-Pul. Academy         5A Girl's Singles- Tatum Rice-Lakeside
5A Boy's Doubles- Kauffman/Hill-Lakeside             5A Girl's Doubles- Allen/Howe-Lakeside
 
4A Boy's Singles- Trent Brandon-AR Baptist           4A Girl's Singles- Emily Metcalf-Valley View
4A Boy's Doubles-Moser/Brooks-Subiaco              4A Girl's Dbls- McAlexander/McAlexander, VV

3A Boy's Singles- Jack Nolan-Episcopal                  3A Girl's Singles- Meredith Headlee-Episcopal
3A Boy's Doubles- Yoo/Nichols-Episcopal              3A Girl's Doubles- Lanier/Pigh-Episcopal

2A Boy's Singles- Luke Anderson-Mulberry             2A Girl's Singles- Emma Warnock-Union Chrstn
2A Boy's Doubles- Hargrove/Jones-WestSide,GF    2A Girl's Dbls- Brumley/Stackhouse-Parkers Chpl

Article Submitted by: Chuck Cavin, Pinnacle Tennis Academy

FREE Cabot Women's Tennis Clinic is scheduled for Saturday, October 26th....Beginners Welcome!!!

FREE Cabot Women's Tennis Clinic is scheduled for Saturday, October 26th. This "Introduction to Tennis" class is for beginners from ages18 to 55. This class is designed to progress into the Fun, Friendly
Atmosphere that Women's League Play offers!!!

Contact Chuck at
pinnacletennisacademy@gmail.com or call the office at 501-570-6755

FREE Conway Women's Tennis Clinic Scheduled for Saturday, October 12th

FREE Conway Women's Tennis Clinic is scheduled for Saturday, October 12th. This "Introduction to Tennis" class is for beginners from ages18 to 55. This class is designed to progress into the Fun, Friendly Atmosphere that Women's League Play offers!!!

Contact Chuck at
pinnacletennisacademy@gmail.com or call the office at 501-570-6755

Free Cabot Junior Tennis Program begins its Fall Season on Monday, September 23rd

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The Free Cabot Junior Tennis Program begins its Fall Season on Monday, September 23rd. This 4-week tennis lesson plan is free for children ages 6-14.

Contact Chuck at pinnacletennisacademy@gmail.com or call the office at 501-570-6755.

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The Free Conway Junior Tennis Program begins its Fall Season on Tuesday, September 17th

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The Free Conway Junior Tennis Program begins its Fall Season on Tuesday, September 17th. This 4-week tennis lesson plan is free for children ages 6-14.

Contact Chuck at pinnacletennisacademy@gmail.com or call the office at 501-570-6755.

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Trent Brandon and Tiffany Tang Top Arkansas Junior Tennis Rankings

Trent Brandon of Little Rock (pictured left) and Tiffany Tang of Rogers (pictured right) lead the Arkansas Juniors with the #1 ranking in the Boys 18s and Girls 18s divisions, respectively. Other top-ranked juniors are as follows: Boys 16s-Ryan Hargrove....Girls 16s-Kami Ward....Boys 14s-Jeff Simpson...Girls 14s-Tatum Rice....Boys 12s-Foster Rogers....Girls 12s-Brooke Killingsworth....Boys 10s-Ethan Richardson....Girls 10s-Elizabeth Richardson.....Below is the list of the Top 10 players in each division.......


Boy's 18s
1. Brandon, Trent   
2. Guy, Cole Chapman
3. Jacoby, Jake   
4. Bell, Nicholas S.   
5. Henry, Kyle   
6. Stewart, Cory Scott   
7. Cramer, Taylor   
8. Mathis, Christian K.   
9. Talbert, Matt   
10. Nichols, Drew

Girl's 18s
1. Tang, Tiffany   
2. Beaver, Alexis   
3. Jackson, Katelyn   
4. Olaya, Myrna D.   
5. Metcalf, Emily Ann
6. Tarwater, Annie
7. Arnold, Rachel
8. Carr, Jacqueline Ariana
9. Lefler, Julia E.
10. Greer, Kendall

Boy's 16s
1. Hargrove, Ryan   
2. Zhao, Edward   
3. Phillips, Matthew   
4. Neal, Jack Connor   
5. Anderson, Luke James
6. Meghreblian, Jack Taylor
7. MacKey, Connor   
8. McClellan, Jaden   
9. Riser, Stuart   
10. Montgomery, Braydon Dale

Girl's 16s
1. Ward, Kami Rave   
2. Darter, Alye   
3. Metcalf, Emily Ann   
4. Nettle, Catherine Mary
5. Buckner, Brooke Victoria
6. Gray, Ashley   
7. Shah, Kruti   
8. Lazovich, Luna   
9. Weber, Kirsten Nicole
10. Dinsmore, Kendra N.

Boy's 14s
1. Simpson, Jef   
2. Kauffman, Spencer   
3. Brown, Hudson Freeman
4. Hill, Jack Henry   
5. Nair, Jay    Little Rock   
6. Tidwell, Hutch   
7. Stearns, Parker   
8. Kopek, Anthony Paul
9. Rogers, Foster
10. Crow, Connor

Girl's 14s
1. Rice, Tatum Brooke   
2. Roper, Hunter   
3. Baker, Emma MeiYuan
4. Jackson, Lilly   
5. Gibbens, Caroline M
6. Rice, Thea Hale   
7. Minton, Abigail   
8. Headlee, Meredith Nicole
9. Worsham, Shelby   
10. LaFrance, Katie Perdue

 Boy's 12s
1. Rogers, Foster  
2. Davis, Jackson  
3. Hernandez, Seth Julian
4. Barnett, Wesley  
5. Greer, Christian  
6. Nolan, Henry  
7. Richardson, Eric  
8. Johnson, Conner Nicklaus
9. Polk, Jack Thomas  
10. Weeks, Steven Douglas

 Girl's 12s
1. Killingsworth, Brooke Elizabeth
2. McKee, Maddie  
3. Maurras, Evelyn  
4. Shinabery, Ashlee  
5. Melton, Riley Nicole
6. Hughes, Avery  
7. Parker, Clara E.  
8. Meghreblian, Micah  
9. Allen, Emma  
10. Magness, Anna L

Boy's 10s
1. Richardson, Ethan   
2. Mars, Thomas   
3. Rouse, Ryan John   
4. Harrell, Isaac   
5. Hughes, Matt   
6. Byrd, Nathaniel   
7. Swope, Carter   
8. Dassinger, Keeton Lewis
9. Dhayal, Harshit
10. Ross, Deandre

 Girl's 10s
1. Richardson, Elizabeth
2. Rogers, Cydney Blair
3. Payne, Jenna Davis   
4. Greer, Piper   
5. Coleman, Eleanor M.
6. Hughes, Caroline   
7. Shinabery, Allison   
8. Orr, Maggie   
9. Janes, Mary-Jewel   
10. Love, Sarah Joiner

Free Cabot Junior Tennis Camp starts its Summer II Session on July 22nd

The Free Cabot Junior Tennis Program begins its Summer II Session on July 22nd.. This 4-day tennis lesson plan is free for children ages 6-14. Contact Chuck Cavin at pinnacletennisacademy@gmail.com or call the office at 501-570-6755.

Free Conway Junior Tennis Camp begins its Summer II Session on Monday, July 15th

The Free Conway Junior Tennis Program begins its Summer II session on Monday, July 15th. This 4-day tennis lesson plan is free for children ages 6-14. Contact Chuck at pinnacletennisacademy@gmail.com or call the office at 501-570-6755.

The Free Cabot Junior Tennis Program begins its Summer I Session on June 17th

The Free Cabot Junior Tennis Program begins its Summer I Session on June 17th. This 4-day tennis lesson plan is free for children ages 6-14. Contact Chuck at pinnacletennisacademy@gmail.com or call the office at 501-570-6755.

Free Conway Junior Tennis Program begins its Summer I Session on June 10th

The Free Conway Junior Tennis Program begins its Summer I Session on June 10th. This 4-day tennis lesson plan is free for children ages 6-14. Contact Chuck at pinnacletennisacademy@gmail.com or call the office at 501-570-6755.