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The University of Colorado Club Tennis Team
About:

The University of Colorado club tennis team is a student run, widely respected co-ed team in which students at the University can participate. The goals of the team are to come to practices, compete in tournaments and play at an advanced level. There are a variety of teams competing throughout the United States including Florida, Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona and many more. In order to get on the team, one must participate in a tryout process. This team is extremely competitive and consists of players that are serious and dedicated.

General Information:

The team includes 15 boys and 15 girls selected by captains through a tryout process. You must be a full-time student and be paying full student fees to be able to participate on the team.

Team Info:


 * Membership: 30 members
 * Competitions: We compete against a variety of schools in the area as well as tournaments including the Badger Classic Tournament in Madison, Wisconsin, the NIRSA National Tennis Tournament and the Las Vegas Regional Tournament
 * National Affiliations: NIRSA and the United States Tennis Association (USTA)

Membership Requirements:


 * Must be enrolled in at least 9 credit hours and be in good standing as a CU-Boulder student
 * Pay Club Dues ($100 per year)

Practice:

Practices are held all year around in a 2 hour time period. The team mostly practices at Williams Village but also goes to the Harvest House for indoor courts during the winter season.

Officer’s Contact Information:

President – Heather Sabatka, 203-536-5905 heather.sabatka@colorado.edu

Vice President - Christina Macey, 303-880-1818 christina.macey@colorado.edu

Secretary - John Richards richarje@colorado.edu

Treasurer - Julie Swinehart, 720-320-3322 julia.swinehart@colorado.edu

Fundraiser - Ashley Camenson, 970-631-3729 ashley.camenson@colorado.edu

Social Coordinator - Caroline Thielenhaus, 248-202-0236 caroline.thielenhaus@colorado.edu

USTA Club Tennis Code: 1. GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP will be expected at all times on and off the courts. a. Cheating will not be tolerated. b. Throwing of racquets, banging of racquets on court, foul language or loud outbursts are not allowed. c. Avoid mannerisms and movements to distract your opponent or the play of others on nearby courts. d. Accept calls of linesmen and umpires graciously. e. Award questionable calls to your opponent when competing without benefit of linesmen and umpires. f. Adhere to the rules of continuous play; stalling will not be condoned. g. Coaching during progress of the match is prohibited, except between second and third sets. h. Be on time for all matches. Check in at tournament desk 15 minutes before match time.

2. COURTESY and thoughtfulness of others will be expected at all times on and off the court. a. Win and lose graciously. b. At the conclusion of the match, shake hands and congratulate opponent. c. At the conclusion of the match, thank umpire and linesmen for calling the match. d. Avoid criticism of opponents and officials. Failure to abide by these rules of behavior after one warning by the umpires or official referee or his designee, and penalties under the point system adopted by the USTA/PNW will result in default from the match or tournament.

Infractions of the Code of Ethics will be reported to the Sportsmanship Committee of the USTA/PNW and may result in loss of membership privileges, including playing tournaments and ranking. DRESS CODE: Shoes with tennis soles are required on all tennis courts. Proper attire shall generally mean clothing manufactured for tennis.

Links:

Harris, Mark C. "Rules and Dresscode." United States Tennis Association. 1 Dec. 2008 [.]

Recreation Services. "Collegiate Sport Clubs." Co-ed Tennis Club. Recreation Center. 28 Nov. 2008 [.]

Sabatka, Heather. "Club Information." Colorado Club Tennis. Recreation Center. 26 Nov. 2008 [.]