UNITED STATES COURT Haven Pell TENNIS ASSOCIATION

UNITED STATES COURT TENNIS ASSOCIATION

Annual Report2012-2013

C H I C A G O

Haven has stepped down as Chairman of the

United States Court Tennis Preservation Foundation

to pursue a sixth career as a writer/blogger --

www.libertyPell.com (irreverent look at US politics)

and www.WellPlayed.US (the games we play and how

they shape the lives we lead) -- with our thanks

for three decades of looking after court tennis.

Jonathan H. PardeeAugust 29, 2013

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Many thanks to the USCTA for all your help with the Tennis & Racquet Club Roof Project and for

directing the 2012 auction proceeds to this effort. The support from the US tennis community has been

great and we look forward to hosting players and tournaments again in 2013/14.

Thank You USCTA!

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Table of Contents

CreditsJames Zug, Chair, USCTA Communications CommitteeJane Lippincott, EditorTimothy Smith, Designer

Photographers:Michael Do, Jane Lippincott, Melissa Quintal, Ken Forton, Fredrika Adam,and Jeremy Wintersteen

Printed at PDQ Printing and Design, Newport, RI 02840

CoverChicago OpeningPhoto by Tony Armour Photography

Copy EditorsKen Forton, Jeremy Wintersteen and James Zug

AdvertisingJosh Bainton

President’s Report .......................................................................................... 4-5

Board of Governors ....................................................................................... 8-9

Club Representatives ................................................................................. 10-11

History of the USCTA ....................................................................................12

Bylaws ....................................................................................................... 14-15

Annual Awards ................................................................................................16

National Champions 2012/13 .......................................................................18

Treasurer’s Report ............................................................................................21

Financial Report 2011-2012 ..................................................................... 22-23

United States Court Tennis Preservation Foundation ......................................24

USCTPF Donors ............................................................................................25

International Court Tennis Hall of Fame ........................................................26

Chicago: Billy the Rat-Catcher and other tales from Chicago By James Zug .. 28-32

Club Reports ............................................................................................. 34-51

U.S. Rankings .................................................................................................55

Tournament Draws ................................................................................... 56-77

Record of Champions ............................................................................... 80-88

Membership Report ........................................................................................89

Membership Information ................................................................................90

Membership Roster ................................................................................... 91-95

International Clubs and Associations ........................................................ 96-97

Club Directory ................................................................................................98

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Dear Fellow Member: A tale of Two Cities - this year was the year of Chicago and next year will be the year of Boston. As you can see from our cover story, we are thrilled to have the historic Chicago court back in use after a seventy-five year hiatus.

The grand opening in October 2012 was spectacular.

The Boston Tennis & Racquet roof renovation began this summer. Through the enormous efforts of Suzy Schwartz and her committee the deal was struck with the building’s owner and the funds were pledged to undertake this long overdue project. I’m pleased to say that the USCTA, through a pledge of its 2012 auction proceeds, contributed almost $60,000 to the Boston effort. We wish them all the best and we can’t wait for the court’s official reopening in the fall of 2013. The 2012/13 season was very active and extremely successful by all accounts. Starting back in October at the Hadden Tomes and culminating in August with the Pell Cup, our Association and the people involved running the tournaments have been and continue to be hard at work making things go smoothly. Of note this year on the professional front is the dominance of Camden Riviere who captured his second U.S. Open title without the loss of a set, conceding just seven games in his first three matches and overall a total of fourteen games in twelve sets. In the semis, he demolished the defending champion Bryn Sayers 0, 2 and 1, and in the finals he dismissed his long-time rival Steve Virgona 2, 4 and 1. Camden also won the National Open defeating James Stout in 4 sets, and he beat the current World Champion, Rob Fahey for the U.S. Professional Singles playing for the Schochet Cup title in June. Finally Camden led his New

England team of Tony Hollins and Rich Smith to victory over New York in the finals to capture the 2012-2013 National League title. Congratulations to Camden Riviere for a

great season. Our hopes are with him, Steve Virgona and Tim Chisholm; as they enter the eliminator season for the World Championship to be held in Melbourne next May. We hope to bring the world championship title back to America for the first time since Wayne Davies held it twenty years ago. On the amateur front, it’s been an interesting year with no one player dominating the scene. Young Pat Winthrop continues to be a force to be reckoned with by winning the U.S. Amateur defeating the up and coming Danny McBride in straight sets. On the other hand, Bradley Allen won the Tuxedo Gold Racquet, defeating Pat Winthrop in straight sets (it should be noted that Bradley had to get past yours truly first which he did with ease). Lex Miron is proving to be a force in the 40 and over crowd, winning the singles and doubles in Tuxedo. And continuing to show his command of the game of doubles, Simon Aldrich won both the 40’s doubles (with Lex) and the 50’s doubles (with Charlie Johnstone).It should not go unmentioned that the U.S. sent a team to the Bathurst Cup in England this year. Ben Cook, Rakesh Jasani and Captain Jeremy Wintersteen met

Greg Van Schaack (USCTA President)

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

John McLean - World Masters 75 Singles Champion Photo by Michael Do

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some fierce competition in the extremely experienced and talented Aussie team where they lost both singles and doubles. In the consolation against the French, unfortunately the result was the same, but the matches were extremely close. We are proud to have such fine players representing us in this historic competition. Speaking of team events, my sources tell me the Lord Percival Cup had the largest turn out in its history. The matches were hard fought and only in the last moments of the battle did Prince’s Court secure the victory. Let us not forget the Anne Boleyn and the U.S. Mixed held in Philly in February. Ruth Kelly of Philadelphia defeated Francine Royan of Tuxedo in the finals of the Anne Boleyn and Patrick Winthrop and his partner, Sara Lacombe, defeated yours truly and his talented partner, Amanda Avedissian. Good times in Philly!! For the older set, the U.S. hosted the World Masters at the Racquet & Tennis Club in New York. Charlie Johnstone, Mike Gooding and staff are to be commended for coordinating a gargantuan effort to schedule matches, arrange housing, organize social events and award prizes for over 60 competitors. By all accounts it was one of the most successful Masters in recent memory. Also, Tuxedo and Philadelphia are to be thanked for their efforts in hosting the team events, the Bostwick, Danby and Cockram Cups. These international senior team competitions are the epitome of what the game of court tennis is about for the “mature” crowd with camaraderie and sportsmanship winning the day. This year was also the year of the U.S. hosting the Clothier Cup, a junior team event pitting the best U.S. junior players against the best Australian juniors. I’m afraid our best just wasn’t good enough, however,

as the Aussies won 8-0 over two days of singles and doubles competition in Newport. Bradley Allen is to be applauded for his efforts in organizing the trip for the Aussie players which included matches in New York and Tuxedo. Big thanks as well to Rich Smith and Sergio Lopez for their efforts in Newport. I attended the matches and was impressed with our team’s comportment on court even as they were being dominated by a stronger, more experienced Australian team. Off court the boys got along famously. Finally it should be noted that the name of our game will continue to be “court tennis” in the United States. After your Board analyzed the survey results it felt that there were not enough compelling reasons to change the name to “real tennis” to conform to the international game. Perhaps in the future we will revisit the notion, but for now we are still the USCTA. Yours Respectfully, Greg Van SchaackPresident

USCTA PresidentsWilliam L. Van Alen 1955-1971John E. Slater 1971-1988Edward J. Hughes 1988-1998Charles T. Johnstone 1998-2001

William F. McLaughlin, Jr. 2001-2006James D. Wharton 2006-2009J. Gregory Van Schaack 2009-

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USCTA Board of Governors 2012-2013

Officers

PRESIDENT Greg Van SchaackAt Large Board [email protected]

FIRST VICE-PRESIDENTPeter PellNew York [email protected]

SECOND VICE-PRESIDENTJeremy WintersteenAt Large Board [email protected]

TREASURERArnold SpanglerNew York [email protected]

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MEMBERSHIP SECRETARYPeter VogtPhiladelphia [email protected]

SECRETARYJames ZugGeorgian Court Representative [email protected]

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Board Members

USCTA Board of Governors 2012-2013

Photos by Michael Do

Richard L. Brickley Jr.At Large Board [email protected]

James J. DodderidgeAt Large Board [email protected]

Alexis MironAt Large Board Member [email protected]

Mary LivingstonAt Large Board [email protected]

Howard McMorrisAt Large Board [email protected]

Steve VirgonaAt Large Board [email protected]

James D. WhartonAt Large Board [email protected]

P.J. YeatmanAt Large Board [email protected]

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USCTA Club Representatives 2012-2013AIKEN

Dacre Stoker Aiken Representative [email protected]

Rick [email protected]

BOSTON

Arthur DraneBoston [email protected]

Ken [email protected]

CHICAGO

Ally BulleyChicago [email protected]

Patrick [email protected]

LAKEWOOD

James ZugLakewood [email protected]

Schuyler [email protected]

GREENTREE

Peter DiBonaventuraGreentree [email protected]

Charlie [email protected]

NEWPORT

Ross S. CannNewport [email protected]

John A. [email protected]

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PHILADELPHIA

Andrew [email protected]

Peter VogtPhiladelphia [email protected]

TUXEDO

Dan LaukitisTuxedo [email protected]

Robert [email protected]

WASHINGTON

Ryan CareyWashington [email protected]

Vernon [email protected]

HONORARY REPRESENTATIVE

G.H. Bostwick Jr.

NEW YORK

Peter PellNew York [email protected]

Arnold SpanglerNew York [email protected]

Sam [email protected]

Addison [email protected]

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The first reference to tennis in the Americas extant in the historical record is a decree against playing tennis on Sundays, issued by the Governor of New Amsterdam, Peter Stuyvesant, on October 26, 1656. The centuries that followed were replete with further proof that some version of the “game of kings” was being played in North America. In October 1876, exactly a year and a half after the newly invented game of lawn tennis came to these shores, Hollis Hunnewell and Nathaniel Thayer opened the first bona fide court tennis facility on Buckingham Street in Boston. Over the course of the next 120 years, 18 more courts were built; today there are ten active courts in the US, the oldest in Newport (1880) and the youngest in Chicago (2012).

The United States Court Tennis Association, under the leadership of its first president William L. Van Alen, initially convened on January 30, 1955 in New York. Prior to that time there was no central authority to regulate, promote, and preserve the game in the United States. Indeed, when the Laws of Tennis in America were first adopted on New Year’s Day 1934, just three clubs – The Racquet & Tennis Club, The Racquet Club of Philadelphia, and The Tennis & Racquet Club – were signatories.

ADMINISTRATIONBesides the promulgation of tennis rules, which were revised in 1979 and again in 2000, the Association has the authority to coordinate and control all national championships and major competitions, and in conjunction with its member clubs, organize and conduct tournaments for all levels of play in America. The USCTA sets the annual tournament schedule and supplies the national level competition medals. The governing body raises funds through membership dues and contributions and by hosting such events as the U.S. Court Tennis Association Annual Dinner and Auction. The USCTA financially backs the construction, maintenance, and restoration of courts, and supports the development of female and junior players. The Association conducts relations with other national governing bodies around the world, promotes international play, and supports the U.S. at international competitions.

PROFESSIONAL TENNISOne of its most essential functions is the vigorous support of professionals in America, without whom the continued existence of the game would be precarious. The Association provides prize money for tournaments such as the National Open, the World Championship,

the U.S. Professional Singles playing for the Schochet Cup and the Men’s and Ladies’ U.S. Opens.

AMATEUR TENNISThe Association also encourages top flight amateur play. It began publishing a list of the Top 25 U.S. Amateur Players in 2004 in order to stimulate competition and increase the level of play, particularly among mid to upper level players. The USCTA also promotes team competition by supplying teams and backing for such international tournaments as the Bathurst Cup.

JUNIOR TENNISThe USCTA is committed to ensuring the future of the sport in America through an active Junior Tennis program. It offers workshops and professional instruction as well as creates opportunities for young players to compete by funding international teams and supports U.S. tournaments like the Junior Nationals and the Lieb Cup.

PUBLICATIONSThe USCTA publishes an Annual Report, a monthly e-newsletter “Chase the First,” a fixtures calendar, Top 25 rankings, e-mail news, and other announcements. The USCTA, in conjunction with the USCTPF, also maintains a website.

History of the USCTA

USCTA 50s Double Championship Medal Photo by Michael Do

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Dillon Aldrich Photo by Michael Do

Brian Owens, Rich Moroscak & Zach Sacks Photo by Michael Do

Marty Hublitz & Steve Hufford Photo by Michael Do

Haven Pell, Dick Boenning & Bill McLaughlin Photo by Michael Do

Arnold Spangler & Mike Gooding Photo by Michael Do

Ken Forton, Melissa Purcell & Arthur Drane Photo by Michael Do

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ARTICLE I - Name:The name of the corporation shall be The United States Court Tennis Association, Inc.

ARTICLE II - Term of Existence:The corporation shall be perpetual.

ARTICLE III - Purpose:The corporation is formed to act as a central coordinating authority between the various clubs which have courts, the individual owners of courts, and all amateur and profes-sional players of the game, and in all other matters con-nected with the game, so as to foster and promote the game of court tennis and its history.

ARTICLE IV - Membership:Any person, club, corporation, or unincorporated associa-tion may be elected to membership upon the approval of the membership committee and the Board of Governors. The Board of Governors shall have full power to designate as many different classes of membership, with their respec-tive prerogatives, together with the dues therefore, as the said Board of Governors sees fit.

ARTICLE V - Board of Governors:The directors of the corporation shall be known as the Board of Governors. The Board of Governors shall not ex-ceed 21 persons. Representatives elected by member clubs, Club representatives, shall serve for the period of one year or until their successors are qualified, or elected in their place and stead. Representatives elected by the member-ship, At Large representatives, shall serve for the period of two years or until their successors are qualified, appointed or elected in their place and stead:a. One representative from the Aiken Club.b. One representative from the Tennis and Racquet Club of Boston.c. One representative from the Greentree Court.d. Two representatives from the Racquet and Tennis Club of New York.e. One representative from the Racquet Club of Philadelphia.f. One representative from the Tuxedo Club.g. One representative from the National Tennis Club of Newport.h. One representative from the Georgian Court Club.i. One representative from the International Tennis Club of Washington, D.C.

j. One representative from the Racquet Club of Chicago.k. Ten At Large representatives to be elected by the mem-bership at the annual meeting, one of whom shall represent the professional ranks. In case of a vacancy, death, resigna-tion, or inability to serve of any of the ten representatives, the Board of Governors shall appoint a succeeding repre-sentative for the unexpired term.There shall be one alternate member of the board from each court. Such alternate member shall attend all meetings of the board and take part in all discussions thereat but shall vote only in the event that the principal member of the board from this court shall be not present.

ARTICLE VI - Officers: a. The officers of the corporation shall be: 1. President 2. First Vice-President 3. Second Vice-President 4. Secretary 5. Treasurer b. Each Officer must at the same time of his election be a member of the Board of Governors and shall be elect-ed by the Board of Governors at their annual meeting to serve for one year, irrespective of his continuing as member of the Board of Governors for such period. c. The President shall be the chief executive officer of the corporation, and shall preside at all meetings of the corporation. The president shall appoint the chairmen of all committees, and shall be an ex-officio member of all committees. d. The first vice-president shall, during the absence or temporary disability of the president, possess all powers of the president. e. The second vice-president shall, during the absence or temporary disability of the president and the first vice president, posses all powers of the president.

USCTA Bylaws

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f. The secretary shall keep a record of the proceedings of all meetings of the corporation, and a list of all persons selected to membership. In addition, he shall conduct the correspondence of the corporation, and shall notify the of-ficers and the Board of Governors, and all members of the committees of their election and appointment. g. The treasurer shall be custodian of all funds of the corporation, and shall deposit the same in the name of the corporation in a bank or trust company to be designated by the Board of Governors. He shall collect and receive all monies due to the corporation. He shall keep full and accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements in books belonging to the corporation, which shall be open to the inspection of any member or officer on reasonable notice. He shall make a report of the finances of the corporation at all meetings. His accounts shall be audited by a certified public accountant annually.

ARTICLE VII - Committees:The president may from time to time appoint chairmen of committees, and describe their powers and duties.

ARTICLE VIII - Annual Meeting of The Board of Governors:The Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors shall take place immediately following the annual meeting of the members. At least two weeks’ notice in writing shall be sent to each member of the Board of Governors. Six members of the Board of Governors shall constitute a quorum at any meeting.

ARTICLE IX - Annual Meeting of Members:The annual meeting of the members of the Corporation shall take place no later than June 25 of each year, at such time and place as the Board of Governors shall designate. At least two weeks’ notice in writing shall be sent to all members. Nine members shall constitute a quorum at the annual meeting.

ARTICLE X - Special Meetings:Special meetings of the members and of the Board of Governors may be called by the president or at the written request of five members submitted to the secretary, upon seven days’ notice to either the members or the Board of Governors. Such notice shall state the purpose for which the meeting was called.

ARTICLE XI - Amendment to Bylaws:These Bylaws may be altered, amended, or repealed by a vote of the majority of the members or of the Board of Governors at any annual meeting or at any special meeting thereof, which is called for the purpose, in the notice of which the subject matter of the proposed alteration, amendment, or repeal of the articles to be affected thereby, shall be specified.

ARTICLE XII - Interpretation of The Bylaws:Any question as to interpretation or application of these bylaws and the conduct of the affairs of the Association shall be decided under the laws of the State of New York.

Pete Bostwick Photo by Michael Do

Pat Winthrop Photo by Michael Do

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USCTA Annual AwardsHUGHES-SLATER CUPAwarded for Outstanding Service to the USCTA

2012 Temple Grassi2011 Ryan Carey2010 Robert M. Goodyear2009 Peter Pell2008 Jeremy Wintersteen2007 Haven Pell & Fred Prince2006 Clarence McGowan2005 Arnold Spangler2004 Jane Lippincott2003 Charles Johnstone2002 Howard McMorris & Sam Abernethy2001 Sheila Reilly & William McLaughlin2000 James Wharton & Richard Brickley

MOST IMPROVED PLAYER 2012 Zach Sacks2011 Dan Laukitis2010 Garrett Gates2009 Jeff Horine2008 Patrick Winthrop2007 William Broadbent2006 Matt Porter2005 Richard Moroscak2004 Richard Tanfield2003 Alexis Miron2002 Camden Riviere2001 Peter Pell2000 Bradley Allen1999 Gregory Van Schaack

PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR2012 Barney Tanfield2011 James Stout2010 Camden Riviere2009 Steve Virgona2008 Richard Smith2007 Mike Gooding2006 Ivan Ronaldson2004 Josh Bainton2003 Tim Chisholm2002 Rob Whitehouse2001 George Wharton2000 Tim Chisholm1999 Tom Greevy1998 Jimmy Burke

MOST IMPROVED JUNIOR PLAYER 2011 Caroline Lippincott2010 Dylan Ward2009 Jacob Mason2008 Caroline Lippincott2007 Alexander Rodzianko

BOENNING TROPHYAwarded for Sportsmanship

2012 Arthur Drane2011 PJ Yeatman2010 Jeremy Wintersteen2009 Rich Moroscak2008 Richard Tanfield2007 James Dodderidge2006 Dacre Stoker2005 Sheila Reilly2004 Simon Aldrich2003 Gregory Van Schaack2002 Sam Howe2001 Charles Johnstone2000 Morris Clothier1999 G.H. “Pete” Bostwick1998 John McLean

GEORGE PLIMPTON PRIZEAwarded for Literary and Artistic Achievement

2011 Frederika Adam2009 Ed Hughes2007 Michael Do2003 James Zug

ROBERT M. GOODYEAR AWARDAwarded to an individual or organization for Exemplary Hospitality within the tennis community

2012 Howard McMorris2011 Peter Regna2010 Robert M. Goodyear

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Goodyear Award - Howard McMorris Photo by Michael Do

Boenning Trophy Winner - Arthur Drane, with Greg Van Schaack & Dick BoenningPhoto by Michael Do

Hughes-Slater Cup Award - Temple Grassi Photo by Michael Do

Most Improved Player - Zach Sacks Photo by Michael Do

Professional of the Year - Barney Tanfield Photo by Michael Do

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USCTA National Champions 2012-2013U.S. Open Singles Camden Riviere

U.S. Open Doubles Camden Riviere & Tim Chisholm

National OpenCamden Riviere

U.S. Professional Singles Schochet CupCamden Riviere

U.S. Amateur SinglesPatrick Winthrop

U.S. Amateur DoublesBill Barker & Neil Mackenzie

U.S. Ladies’ Open SinglesTara Lumley

U.S. Ladies’ Open DoublesFrederika Adam & Karen Hird

U.S. 40’s SinglesLex Miron

U.S. 40’s DoublesLex Miron & Simon Aldrich

U.S. 50’s SinglesWilliam Maltby

U.S. 50’s DoublesCharles Johnstone & Simon Aldrich

U.S. 60’s SinglesGreg Van Schaack

U.S. 60’s DoublesGreg Van Schaack & Peter Clement

U.S. 70’s SinglesMichael Flinn

U.S. 70’s DoublesFrank Oliveira & J. Beresford Packham

U.S. Amateur Mixed DoublesPatrick Winthrop & Sara Lacombe

U.S. Junior SinglesPaul Monaghan

U.S. Junior DoublesBen Boddington & Erik Barker

Etchebaster CupMartin Kinsella

Level Championships:Greevy Cup (20-29) Rakesh JasaniNoll Cup (30-39) Diego AlvaradoBurke Cup (40-49) Baker ThompsonWharton Cup (50-59) Chris BernabeiHickey Cup (60 +) Chris Hughey

U.S. Professional Singles playing for The Schochet Cup Photo by Melissa Quintal

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We expect our financial condition to be excellent again for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013. Although our projected cash position of more than $130,000 is expected to be less than a year ago, we believe we are still in a strong financial position that will allow us to continue to do many of the activities and support our membership base as we have in the past. Additionally, we

believe our cash cushion will allow us to weather any downturn in the economy, to fund any large unforeseen expenditure, or to withstand a reduction in our revenue.

Our revenue for the year increased to an all-time high. A significant decision the Association made this year was to donate our annual auction proceeds of approximately $57,000 to the Boston court for its refurbishment and roof repair. The auction proceeds were the highest ever raised as the membership enthusiastically supported the Boston project. This contribution, when combined with other large donations, will ensure the future viability of that court. Our revenue from membership dues also increased as we added new members, a significant number coming from the Chicago court opening.

Our expenses also increased slightly over the prior fiscal year as we increased our commitment for prize money. We continue to support the professional game and this year increased our prize money to the U.S. Pro Singles–Playing for theSchochet Cup. Last year we made a major financial commitment to our communications group, which we believe has helped improve our interaction and communications with our members. The web site is now continuously updated and the annual report has been upgraded significantly to provide the permanent annual record of tournament results, club reports, pictures and articles for our membership. Finally, the remainder of our expenses is due to insurance, meetings, mailings, photos and various miscellaneous items.

As we have in the past, we plan to continue our conservative fiscal policies in order to keep our finances healthy. As always, we again thank the USCTA members for their strong support of the Association and its activities.

We will make available the financials for the 2012-2013 fiscal year as soon as the accountants finish them in the fall.

Respectfully submitted,Arnold E. Spangler-Treasurer

Treasurer’s Report 2012-2013

Arnold Spangler (USCTA Treasurer)

2013 U.S. Ladies’ Open in Tuxedo Photo From Melissa Quintal

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Financial Report 2011-2012The United States Court Tennis Association, Inc: Statements of Financial Position Cash Basis September 30, 2012 and 2011

ASSETS 2011 2012 Cash $ 139,585 $ 157,216 Prepaid Insurance - Note 2 10,169 8,564 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 149,754 165,780

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, AT COST Equipment 3,900 3,900 Less: Accumulated Depreciation (3,900) (3,900) Total Property and Equipment, Net 0 0 TOTAL ASSETS $ 149,754 $ 165,780

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Unrestricted $ 149,754 $ 149,754 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $ 149,754 $ 149,754

The United States Court Tennis Association, Inc: Statements of Activities Cash Basis For the years ended September 30, 2012 and 2011

UNRESTRICTEDREVENUE 2011 2012 Membership Dues $ 55,127 $ 55,953 Grant Income 14,112 4,500 Advertising Income 9,450 12,500 Auction Income 40,730 39,286 TOTAL REVENUE 119,419 109,239

EXPENSES Prizes and Tournament Expenses 31,456 40,517 Special Events 4,299 8,081 Stationery, Printing, Postage, Photography, and Office Expenses 4,282 3,565 Newsletter & Reports 20,900 22,062 Sub-Contract 7,698 14,562 Professional Fees 1,275 1,175 Meeting and Travel Expense 2,417 2,753 Insurance 3,753 3,949 Grant Expense 8,720 0 Donations 1,500 0 Miscellaneous 245 0 TOTAL EXPENSES 86,545 96,664

INCOME FROM OPERATIONS 32,874 12,575

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) Miscellaneous Income 1,974 3,272 Interest Income 282 179 TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) 2,256 3,451

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS 35,130 16,026

NET ASSETS, OCTOBER 1 114,624 149,754

NET ASSETS, SEPTEMBER 30 $ 149,754 $ 165,780

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Notes to Financial Statements 2011-2012THE UNITED STATES COURT TENNIS ASSOCIATION, INC.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTSSEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

NATURE OF ORGANIZATION: The United States Court Tennis Association, Inc. (USCTA) is a non-profit corporation organized on February 25, 1955 for the purpose of fostering and promoting the game of court tennis for persons of all ages. USCTA’s activities include establishing and administering the rules governing the game of court tennis, supporting clinics and special events, and selling merchandise for promotional activities.

BASIS OF ACCOUNTING: The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on the cash basis of accounting. Consequently, certain revenues are recognized when received rather than when earned, and certain expenses are recognized when cash is disbursed rather than when the obligation is incurred.

DEPRECIATION: Property and equipment are being amortized using accelerated methods over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets.

INCOME TAXES: The Association is an organization which is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501 (c) (4) of the Internal Revenue Code.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION: For the financial statements, USCTA has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 117, “Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Organization.” Under SFAS No. 117, USCTA is required to report information regarding its financial position and activities according to three classes of net assets: unrestricted net assets, temporarily restricted net assets, and permanently restricted assets.

CONTRIBUTIONS: USCTA has also adopted SFAS No. 116, “Accounting for Contributions Received and Contributions Made.” Accordingly, any contributions received are recorded as unrestricted, temporarily restricted, or permanently restricted support depending on the existence and/or nature of any donor restrictions.

NOTE 2 - PREPAID EXPENSES

Prepaid Expenses consist of the following at September 30:

2011 2012Prepaid Insurance $ 2,637 $ 2,704Prepaid Prizes and Medals 7,532 5,860 TOTAL 10,169 8,564

NOTE 3 - AUCTION

USCTA has established an annual auction for the past several years. Income is recorded as the actual amount realized from the bidder. Donations for the auction are in the form of both services and special events and no fair market value has been established for the individual donors.

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This past year saw a continuation of the efforts of the U.S. Court Tennis Preservation Foundation to assist the game where and as needed. We stand ready to support the efforts of those who wish to improve the game in this country whether requests emanate from individuals, clubs or the USCTA. Please consider speaking to any member of our board about your ideas.

Looking back on the last season, by virtue of its tax-exempt status, the Foundation was found to be a useful partner in promoting the following activities:

• Continuity of play at Georgian Court in Lakewood, NJ.• Restoration of roof at the Tennis & Racquet Club in Boston• Fostering junior development through the John Lieb endowment• Providing funding for traveling teams to England and Australia• Support of the U.S. Professional Singles Championship for the Schochet Cup• Funding the Foundation Players Program to train promising new players of all ages • Reimbursing the USCTA for costs in connection with the Clothier Cup and Van Alen Cup• Funding for uscourttennis.org

On the administrative side, a few years ago, a small group of people representing the United States Court Tennis Association and the United States Court Tennis Preservation Foundation worked to develop a plan to better coordinate the activities of the two bodies. The primary focus of those

United States Court Tennis Preservation Foundationconversations was optimizing the use of scarce resources: volunteer time and contributions.While the final recommendations were ultimately not adopted, greater cooperation and coordination were encouraged. Following this, beginning late in 2012, the Preservation Foundation began a strategic review of its own operations. We engaged Foundation Management Group, a Washington DC-based nonprofit consulting firm to review our activities and role in the game from top to bottom.

The Executive Committee is expected to complete its consideration of the findings in the summer of 2013, after which a report will be submitted to the Board of the Preservation Foundation, which will consider adopting policies based on the FMG recommendations.

We hope that three purposes will be served by this extensive self-analysis.

1. The Preservation Foundation should try to achieve a higher level of service to the game.2. Greater transparency and understanding as to the efforts of the Preservation Foundation. 3. The report might be useful to others involved in the administration and promotion of the game at all levels.

Of necessity, the Preservation Foundation has been more inwardly focused in 2013 then we have been in the past or would expect to be in the future. That said, we are hopeful that this self-study will permit the Preservation Foundation better to serve the players and the game in the United States going forward.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Board,Haven N. B. Pell - Chairman

Haven N.B. Pell (USCTPF Chairman)

USCTPF Dinner in Chicago Photo by Frederika Adam

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USCTPF Donors July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013

Supporter (< $499)

Alexander AimetteDavid E. Boennnig

Dickson G. & Emily BoenningEverett Campbell

Ross S. CannPeter H. ChapmanSteven E. Chapman

Kevin S. ClancyPeter W. Clement

Peter M. Cosel & Sheila M. ReillyElizabeth A. CurrenJohn S. W. DawsonStephen J. De Voe

Eleanor Dick

Christine M. DonovanJoseph Erlich

Douglas R. EwingVirginia G. Goodyear

Genie A. GordonAlan Goulty

Robert J. HarringtonRalph E. Howe

Charles T. JohnstoneMitchell J. Kelly

Kent Lucas FoundationJane C. Lippincott

Charles T. MathesonJames I. McLaren

John W. McLeanLindsay A. McManus

John MeigsRichard S. MeyerMichael A. Moore

John Cullen MurphyJ. Beresford Packham

Lucien M. PapouchadoPeter J. Pell, Jr.

Robert D. PowerRobert S. PriceRandall B. RoePaul Rodzianko

Stephen M. Sader

Jesse F. Sammis IIIWilliam W. Schwarze

Will SimondsChristian R. SonneHenderson SuppleeJeanne G. Swiacki

Philip P. TavaniJoseph M. Tomaino

Roger W. TuckermanAlfred B. VanLiewFrancois G. VerglasDavid L. Winstead

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Winning Gallery ($10,000 +)

Grille ($5,000 - $9,999)

Subscriber ($500 - $999)

George BellRichard L. BrickleyStephen Columbia

Gifford Combs

Francis H. Curren IIITemple & Ellie Grassi

Michael & Rosemary McElroyEric Silverman

J. Gregory Van SchaackWilliam T & Lorine E. Vogt

Charitable Foundation

Parker BrickleyPhillip C. Clapp

Dan diBartolomeoShawn M. Herlihy

Robert G. ManiceEdward L. MartinRobert McLane

Northfield Information Services

John W. SearsWilliam M ThompsonPennock J. Yeatman IV

Dedans ($2,500 - $4,999)

Gregory A. BeardPaul Bolster & Althea Wagman-Bolster

Allan E. Bulley IIICharles C. de Casteja

Robert BryanPeter Di Bonaventura

Michael DouglasArthur A. Drane

James and Laura DuncanRussell B. Fearing

Robert G. & Cecilia ForbesKenneth J. Forton

Devens HamlenStephen Hufford

Carolyn & William KaelinWilliam F. McLaughlin

John S. Patton IIIVernon Peterson-Cassin

James D. WhartonJeremy R. Wintersteen

Nick ($1,000 - $2,499)

Robert C. CarlsonBruce Chafee

Walter L. DeaneMichael de Vlaming Flinn

David B. FordFrederick & Diana Prince Foundation

Harsha V. GopalJeffrey W. Horine

Breton V. HornblowerAdam Inselbuch

John F. McGillianHoward McMorris II

Gary H. & Nancy MulterJonathan H. Pardee

Haven N.B. PellVernon Peterson-Cassin

Peter J. RegnaJay R. Schochet

Suzanne H. SchwartzState Street Foundation

Nicholas Stogdon, Carol Bundy, Percy & Sam StogdonRobin B. Martin

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By James Zug

It was meant to be. In February 2012 when the Racquet Club of Chicago started to pull up the carpet that had lain on the court since the club had given up on court tennis in 1936, they uncovered the past. They were archeologists, almost, discovering an ancient civilization hidden below accumulating layers of cork, carpet, Astroturf and rubber.

The chase lines were still there. There was the gorgeous Joseph Bickley cement, blinking in the light. The Chicago court was the last that the famed construction engineer did; he died in 1923 as the court was being built. His final masterpiece was still there: red bricks laid on their side and then the Bickley cement: a five-inch layer totally intact. You could play that day.

The ball trough running along the center of the court was still there, filled in with concrete; the basket hole at the marker’s box was still there, just filled with loose gravel. They had the original 1924 blueprints and would march around the court, measuring where the walls should be. “In every case, the actual floor matched the blueprints,” said John Cashman, the head professional at the RCC. “We could see that where the Bickley cement ended and where the wall should begin. You could see the place for the tambour. It was magical.”

The other thing the uncovering revealed was the enduring tension over the court. The original Bickley floor had lawn tennis lines on it. When the Racquet Club converted the court in 1936, they first simply played lawn tennis on the Bickley floor, unsure, perhaps, of whether to fully commit the sacrilege of deliberately taking down a court tennis court. Only after the Second World War did they tear out the penthouses, tambour and galleries and construct a simple white box with a carpet.

Regularly thereafter, RCC members discussed bringing court tennis back to the club but it wasn’t until the last couple of years that the process accelerated. An influx of younger members newly passionate about the tennis flowed into the older stream of court tennis

Chicago: Billy the Rat-Catcher and other tales from Chicago

aficionados (many also racquets players) and the notion, after meetings and votes, became a reality in November 2011.

In February 2012 work began. The project team included incoming RCC president Bill Bickford, the contractor, Bramco Construction, the architect, Northworks Architects and consultants: Ally Bulley, John Cashman, Mike Gooding, Ed Hughes, Peter Lucke-Hille, Colin Lumley and Chris Ronaldson. The Millennium Court at Middlesex University in London, built in 1999, was taken as the most usual model for the renovation. Despite international standards for tennis courts, each court is different. “If you went around measuring every part of every court in the world,” Cashman said, “you’d find different numbers for each court. We tried to keep to the middle.” For instance, the dedans is four inches shorter in length than many courts—the slightly smaller size is perhaps more suitable for the current game, in which forcing has becoming so dominant.

By following the original 1924 blueprints, the committee discovered a few anomalies. The original penthouse was made of Bickley cement, not wood and had no proper bandeau. Its pitch was at 19%. RCC had to recalibrate the penthouse roof to 27% which is more standard today.

Ally Bulley with his father, Allan Bulley Photo by Frederika Adam

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Also the blueprints suggested that from the floor to the edge of the penthouse was 7.7 feet; the blueprints forgot to factor in the five inches of the Bickley floor, so it was actually 7.2 feet.

Through the spring, work continued apace. Pat Pugliese, the RCC masseuse, built the benches and ball in the troughs dedans. The club agreed to enlarge the original royal dedans and add a bar in the corner. In July Steve Virgona, the Australian who was a pro at the Racquet Club of Philadelphia for a half dozen yearsand two-time world champion, relocated to Chicago. He joined Will Hopton, a racquets pro familiar with tennis, and Cashman who had a deep background in tennis, having started his coaching career as an apprentice at RCOP in 1975, leaving Philadelphia in 1988 to come to Chicago.

The court became playable in late July. On Wednesday August 1, 2012, the Racquet Club of Chicago formally initiated play. About twenty-five members played that afternoon and evening and then they had a dinner in the library. In September the club hosted a formal opening for all its members, of which two hundred and fifty came, and in October they hosted the grand international opening.

The latter was a stunning, exciting, exhausting four-day party. More than two dozen clubs were represented. Three former world champions (Pete Bostwick, Howard Angus and Chris Ronaldson) came, as did the current men’s world champion Rob Fahey. Everyone unhappily dispersed on Sunday—or so they thought they had. Because of Hurricane Sandy, many people got stranded in Chicago or other parts of the country—some didn’t get home until Thursday evening.

What to do if you are stranded by a hurricane? Play tennis. The funny thing was that the court was booked those days by local players. “In the beginning we had a bunch of group clinics and guys were coming up, curious to see what court tennis was about,” said Cashman. “And we had about twenty guys who already knew how to play. But even in August, the court was full eight hours a day.”

Court tennis has been a huge success for RCC. The dedans bar has been busy. Many visiting players who have work or relatives in Chicago stop in for some tennis, some regularly. Hampton Court came on a tour; Prince’s Court came out for an inter-city weekend. The

club hosted National League matches attended by more than a hundred members and two successful amateur tournaments. Fifty people entered the club championship in singles; twenty-five teams were in the doubles draw. From March 11 to May 3, 2013, tennis had 392 hours of play (for comparison racquets had 260, squash had 252 and squash doubles had 180). Seventy Chicagoans have joined the USCTA, helping set the record for the largest influx of new members in a single year in the Association’s history.

And Billy the rat-catching dog has solidified as the symbol of the club. He is on the back wall at the pass line, and his potential and actual victims are depicted in various poses on the bandeau. “We are extremely proud of our Billy logo at the pass line, not to mention our bandeau rats,” Bulley said, “and we are confident that bandeau décor is a budding trend which will soon be sprouting up in various courts around the world. It is the court tennis equivalent of body art.”

The dog represents a confidence in tennis in Chicago. “It was so helpful talking with Haven Pell at Tuxedo one weekend” Cashman said. “He was the last guy to build a court in America. We were so stressed about the building, wanting this to be the best court. The last thing we wanted was someone to come here and find something we did wrong. Haven said, ‘Your court will be your court. Take this ball and run with it. Have fun. Don’t take it too seriously.’ And so we went in with Billy and everyone has loved that.” The original print of Billy hangs in the men’s bathroom downstairs. “In the past couple of years, it had slowly become an image associated with the club,” said

Chicago Opening Photo by Frederika Adam

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Bill Bickford. ‘During the restoration, we debated putting in a crown like other clubs or an onion”—the name “Chicago” comes from the French rendering of the local Native American word shikaakwa, meaning “wild onion” for the plants common along the Chicago River—“but this scrappy, one-eyed rodent-killing canine seemed to sum up the city well.”

Normally a sleepy time at RCC, summer is now busy. “It is a beautiful thing,” Cashman said. “The court is air-conditioned. We’ve got a summer league on Thursdays for racquets and tennis. Bookings are steady. Five years ago it was much more laid back here in the summer. Now it is super busy.” Tara Lumley, the eighteen-year-old daughtet of U.S. Hall of Famer Penny Lumley, and Colin Lumley, even came for a gap-year month of apprencenticeship. “We could not be more pleased with the results of the restoration and, more important, the level of play over the past year,” Bickford said. “We have received very positive feedback from the many distinguished guests who have traveled to Chicago to play court tennis. John Cashman and Steve Virgona continue to build an impressive program for our membership as well as the entire court tennis community. Our club tournaments are over-subscribed, the open tournament weekends have been a huge success, and the national league matches have exhibited the highest level of competition for all to enjoy. Any regrets? Not (yet) making plans for court #2!”

Chicago Then and Now Photos by John Cashman

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Colin Lumley, John Cashman & Chris Ronaldson Photo by Frederika Adam

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Club Reports 2012-2013

The past season for the NTC can be categorized as one of continued, modest growth. Due to the able stewardship of our treasurer, Berry Packham, we are in very good financial shape. Last year saw us able to meet our expense targets each month, while exceeding our revenue expectations on a regular basis. This has resulted in a slight year end surplus, a good thing, but with it increased expectations for the future. With the strong fiscal guidance from the board our prospects for continued growth appear to be realistic.

Membership has increased slightly over last year under Steve Devoe’s friendly guidance and the goals set out at the beginning of the year have been surpassed. But, as everyone knows, this is a critical area, requiring constant, unflagging attention. We are always on the lookout for new people of character, interested in joining our unique organization and to accomplish this all members are encouraged to keep passing the word about all the benefits of becoming a member of the court tennis Family at the NTC.

As busy as the court is, we have not been flooded with complaints from members unable to find playing time. Prime time slots are difficult, but there are always a few periods each week which remain open until the last minute. Right now the court is open for bookings almost fourteen hours a day. That works out to eleven booking periods a day or seventy-seven periods per week. We have been averaging just under eighty hours of play per week for the recent past and that equates

to an 80% occupancy rate. Not bad for an organization that numbers fewer than 150 members all told.

With regard to events, the National Tennis Club is certainly one of the busiest courts in the country. For the last few years we have held roughly 25% of all USCTA sanctioned events. This situation should be alleviated to a certain extent when the roof repairs, currently underway in Boston, are completed by year end. In the interim all Boston members have been extended the courtesy of playing at the NTC while their court is out of play. Simply call Rich or Sergio and join the summer fun in Newport. On the national front, Pat Winthrop continues to hold the # 1 Amateur Ranking on this side of the pond, along with several of the more prestigious titles. So take note current juniors; Pat is one of the many end products of the same junior system you currently enjoy. The bar is set pretty high, but the result is there for all to see and it is certainly eminently attainable.

Other accomplishments on the National front saw Tom Pickin, a former Newport junior, reach the finals of the Level 30 Singles Championship, the Greevy Cup, while more recently Petra Napolitano fought to victory in a tough, though unlikely, Three-Setter, against Sheila Reilly in the U.S. Ladies Invitational Singles. The 60’s and 70’s National Singles and Doubles saw several local stalwarts take home some silverware: Frank Oliveira deserves high praise for winning the 70’s Doubles with Berry Packham as his partner and playing well enough in the singles to get to the final. On the other side of the doubles draw was Spencer Berger who fought hard in a losing effort as one of the finalists. In the 60’s Doubles Jonathan Pardee, who organized a flawless event as Tournament Director,

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also found time to combine with Alex Walsh to play well enough to reach the final, where they ran into a very accomplished pair from out of town and lost, but none-the-less home grown talent took half the medals on offer. A good showing for the NTC!

In early June the U.S. Professional Singles Championship playing for the Schochet Cup saw a loaded international field produce some fantastic play, culminating in a final between current World Champion Rob Fahey and Camden Riviere, currently the World # 2. Camden won a highly contested three setter, featuring unbelievable shots and gets and a level of play to which we would all like to aspire. We are particularly grateful for the continued generosity of many longtime sponsors of the event, most notably Dan diBartolomeo and Northfield Information Services - was their 20th year and also Suzy and Jay Schochet, without whom this event simply would never have started or grown into what it is annually, the premiere international professional singles competition.

Further on the competitive front, the National Tennis Club continues to lead all clubs in the U.S. on reporting results, both singles and doubles, into the international handicap system, referred to as the RTO In many months over the past year the NTC will represent 50% or more of the results posted to the system by U.S. clubs. This is absurd since we are such a small club, but it is an another indication of how we are supporting the USCTA and tennis in general on a wide front. Newport players continue to travel to all parts of the world to compete and carry the banner and message that court tennis is indeed alive and well in Newport. As we are wont to say, Newport is a very warm and welcoming place. Come and play tennis here, the way it should be enjoyed.

With regard to the physical plant side, the International Hall of Fame, which is responsible for the maintenance of the outside of our building, has again addressed the issue of the leaky roof and finally appears to have been successful. The recent deluge, which recorded in excess of five inches of rain in less than 24 hours, left us with a perfectly dry court and play was allowed to continue unabated throughout. Kudos to the ITHOF. On the inside of the building, our area of responsibility, we have nearly completed two projects that have lingered far too long on the “To Do” List, the Dedans and the Fitness Room. Both areas have been refurbished completely and are experiencing increased usage as a result of the efforts. Hopefully the annual complaint/question we have heard at several AGM’s will not now be heard for at least a generation. A fund raising letter has gone out to the membership to help defray the

cost of these two significant upgrades. Every one of us benefits to a certain extent so be as generous as you can with your contribution; it is appreciated.

In the last month we have debuted a new website. It will continue to be fine-tuned with pictures and stories added as appropriate. If you have questions or submissions talk with Rich or Sergio as they are the ones primarily responsible for content and updates. The Marketing Committee has played a huge part in getting this project off the ground. They deserve a huge thank you from all of us, as we are now the beneficiaries of a modern, user friendly website, www.nationaltennisclub.org. Check it out; I think you will like it.

This report would not be complete without making reference to our professionals. The NTC is truly blessed with some of the best professionals in the game. They make the club a pleasant place to visit, they teach us how to play the game and they make the total experience one of pure pleasure. And on a personal note, as I said at the Awards Dinner in April, this has been a tough year for me personally and if it were not for my family at the NTC I’m not sure how I would have survived.

NTC Club Champions

President’s Cup – Pat WinthropLadies’ – Brenda SabbagDoubles – Pat Winthrop & Aitor AldazabalHandicap Singles – Brewer RoweHandicap Doubles – Pat Winthrop & Alexandra KlaraTom Pettitt (30+ Level Singles) – Brewer RoweBoomerang Cup (40+ Level Singles) – Brewer RoweJunior Singles – John HarkinsMost Improved Player – Paul Harkins

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Lakewood, NJ (1899) Georgian Court By James Zug

Consolidation was the key for Lakewood this past season. For the second year in a row, Neil Smith made a Herculean effort each Tuesday to come to Lakewood and conduct a clinic for the students and staff of Georgian Court University. Neil’s work was greatly appreciated and the GCU women loved playing on the famous Gould court.

The fourth annual Lakewood Invitational came off in September with the usual aplomb. Four clubs were represented and each person, fueled by the pizza lunch, played a total of six sets over the course of the one-day event.

The biggest excitement came in mid-March. The Middlesex University Real Tennis Club, on a lightning-fast, four-day tour of the U.S., visited Lakewood. A group of stalwarts came out to face them, captained by Schuyler Wickes and including Justin May, John Broussard, Jim Zug, Chris Bernabei, Alvar Soosaar and Gary Barnes. In addition, Schuyler and Alvar gave a multi-media lecture on tennis for GCU’s adult learning program and a coterie of GCU coaches, students and administrators. Afterwards, they discussed the future of tennis at the university, which will hopefully lead to more activity. Of note is an interesting development: GCU is admitting male students beginning in the fall of 2013, so for the first time since it was founded in 1908, it will be a fully co-ed institution.

2012 Lakewood Invitational - Arthur Drane, Adrian Camacho, Michael Thiry & Marc Lewinstein Photo by Ken Forton

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Georgian Court Photo by Michael Do

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Court Tennis is going along well under the stewardship of Head Professional Tim Chisholm, his new assistant Josh Dodgson, and Tom Greevy. The 2012-2013 season included a number of USCTA events including the Hadden Tomes and Gold Racquets, the U.S. 40’s and 50’s, the Ladies U.S. Open, and the Bostwick and Danby Cups. Also, this year the club completed many club tournaments.

The 2013 Gold Racquet weekend was hugely successful with record numbers of attendees, large draws of top ranked competitors in the championship draws, and record numbers in the Cuspidor and Spittoon events. The tournaments and parties got a vitalizing shot in the arm when a horde of Montrealais brethren descending from the North. Add to that the return of some famous Brits - Maltby, Coyne and Agate -with a bat in each hand and a place in every draw.

Former Tuxedo member and current head of the T&RA William Maltby stormed through the draw until he was finally stopped by defending Champ Pat Winthrop – but he didn’t go down without a fight and let it be known the youthful Mr. Maltby was running back and forth all weekend between rackets and tennis courts. An inspiration to us all. Bradley Allen completed a determined march through the top half of the draw to meet Winthrop in the final. Allen stuck to his game plan and surprised everyone with a decisive straight sets victory, 6/5 6/3 6/1. Congrats Bradley!

In recent years the Cuspidor has come into its own and is now a worthy event people come to play. Some 80 players competed in 4 divisions over 3 days with tight matches and exciting tennis. Here are the final results:

Fountainbleau Division: Rives/Schutz def. Nagler/Habina 8/6Hampton Court Division: Royan/Cutshall def. Ewing/Hebard 8/2Hobart Division: Laukitis/Owens def. Avedissian/Cushing 8/2Newport Division: McHugh/MacKenzie def. GVS/Maltby 8/3

Special thanks to the professional staff and the organizers, Barbara Regna and Guy Devereux, for another memorable weekend in Tuxedo.

The 2013 U.S. 40’s and 50’s were contested on the Tuxedo grounds. William Maltby was back in town to build on his success at Gold Racquets, teaming up with fellow chieftain Greg Van Schaack. But in the U.S. 40’s semis Devereux was on form with Bill Barker and made it through to the final. Longtime hometown team of Charles de Casteja and Nick Sonne put on a great display against Lex Miron and Simon Aldrich, but nothing could deter the latter from the final. And what a barn burner it was! The Devereux Barker team gave it their all but Miron and Aldrich persevered 6/5, 6/5.

In the U.S. 40’s Singles final Bill Barker put up a lively first set win before Miron took control and the gold winning 4/6, 6/0, 6/1. Congrats to Lex for winning both Singles and Doubles titles.

Walter Deane Photo by Michael Do

US Ladies’ Open Photo by Frederika Adam

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Tim Chisholm Photo by Michael Do

Tara Lumley - U.S. Ladies’ Open Winner Photo by Fredrika Adam

Lucienne & Greg Van Schaack Photo by Fredrika Adam

In the U.S. 50’s the Maltby/Van Schaack team charged into the final hungry for some gold to add to their crowded shelves. But there they met 6-time winning team of Charlie Johnstone and Simon Aldrich. A brilliant, thrilling 3 setter ended with lucky #7, 6/4, 4/6, 6/4.

So for Maltby it came down to the U.S. 50s Singles event to claim a title. And claim it he did with a decisive win over Peter Hill in the final. Congrats William!

Tuxedo was proud to host the 2013 U.S. Ladies’ Open. The Singles draw was full of top players and provided excellent matches throughout. Karen Hird worked her way past Helen Grassi to advance to the final, as Tara Lumley did with Tuxedo crowd favorite Freddy Adam. In the end Lumley proved too much for Hird winning 4/6, 6/4, 6/0.

In the doubles, Adam and Hird had their revenge with a win over Lumley and hometown hero Anne Gwathmey, 6/2, 6/1.

The Tuxedo Club hosted the Bostwick and Danby Cups – (Bi-Annual) International age group team competitions. The Bostwick Cup, with participants 60+ years of age, is named after former World Champion “Pete” Bostwick. The Danby Cup, with participants 70+ years of age, is named after the legendary U.K. Danby Family. The 2013 competitions featured teams from the United States, United Kingdom and Australia.Congratulations and kudos to all the teams/players that competed in the 2013 Bostwick and Danby Cups. The camaraderie and sportsmanship displayed by all is a wonderful example to all players that enjoy our game. Special kudos to the victorious UK teams for their display of teamwork throughout the week, which was noticed and commented on by many in attendance.

Tuxedo Club Champions:

Mens Singles Club Championships: Alan McHugh Mens Doubles Championship: Alan McHugh and Dan LaukitisA Handicap Doubles: Rob Silvay and Joe Capella A Handicap Singles: Alan McHughB Handicap Singles: Jeanne HeffernanB Handicap Doubles: Kevin Shea and Josh Scherer B Doubles Championships: Chris Heffernan and Arnold Spangler

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In September, Dacre Stoker, tennis chair, took on the roleof teaching professional. In addition to teaching lessons,he has created both a winter and a summer league onMonday evenings which attracted 38 players; both eventscombined spirited play on court and jovial social activitiesoff the court. Dacre and club secretary, Lou Papouchadoinitiated an online court booking system, which has beenvery well received by tennis players.

The fall competitive season kicked off with the twelfthannual Calhoun Witham Cup in November. As in previous years, we had a sold-out field of twenty-four teams from Boston, New York, Washington, Newport, Australia, and England, as well as many Aiken players. The tournament consisted of six Divisions of four teams with each participating team being guaranteed three matches. The six divisional winners and top two other teams played in the quarterfinals followed by the top 4 moving on to the semifinals Sunday morning with the finals played at noon on Sunday.

In the quarter finals Aiken’s Robert Glance andPhiladelphia’s John Iole prevailed against Radley’s VernCassin and Sarah Backhouse 2-6, 6-5, 6-5. Aiken’s TomSwift and Francois Verglas won over Newport’s ClemNapolitano and Washington’s Martin Whitmer 6-5 6-2.Melbourne’s Bob Malseed and Newport’s Steve Devoeoutlasted Petra Napolitano and Kip Curren from Newport2-6, 6-2, 6-5. Ginny Goodyear and her son Seth Kopaldprevailed in a real nail biter with Aiken’s Jason Mengel and Robert Cook 6-5 5-6, 6-5.

This set the stage for the Sunday morning semifinals, butnot before the crowd of over one hundred were treated toa gourmet tournament dinner prepared by Chef Brandonfrom Juniper restaurant.

In the semifinals Goodyear and Kopald beat Glance andIole 6-4, 6-2, while Malseed and Devoe beat Verglas andSwift 6-2 2-6, 6-1. A brunch was served compliments ofthe Witham family after the semi finals.

The finals were played to a packed viewing room andside galleries. Ginny Goodyear and her son, Seth Kopald,prevailed in a very close back and forth match over BobMalseed from Melbourne and Steve Devoe from Newport6-5, 6-4.

Informal dinners have continued every Wednesday eveningat the Club. These are held mostly outdoors on our patio or indoors if the weather is too cold or rainy (which is not too often). Members rotate responsibilities to cook, or to bring prepared foods, to serve anywhere from eight to over twenty regulars who have come to really enjoy this event. A nice selection of wines is always served and socializing continues well into the night and sometimes spills over to nearby bars.

The Honeck Bisque Doubles, our annual intra-club teamdoubles event, held in January, is played in memory of Hank Honeck. To honor Hank’s love of the “bisque,” we utilize a bisque or a half bisque in addition to handicapping the matches. As usual, a wide variety of players participated in this spirited event. The winning team included: Robert Cook, Charlie Bostwick, Duncan Rutherfurd Jr, Ginny Goodyear, and Zach Harrington.

In April, the Knox Doubles attracted a large field of16 teams. Each team played a round robin schedule ofthree matches in four pools. The top two teams in eachpool advanced to the quarterfinal round, winners thenadvanced to the semifinals and then to the finals onSunday afternoon. As usual, the social committee, headedby Michael Sullivan, put on wonderful social and dinnerevents throughout the weekend. Spectators enjoyed manyclose matches. The first semifinal was an all Aiken event;

Greevy Cup - Dave Tedeschi (finalist) with Greg Van Schaack, Rakesk Jasani (winner) & Dacre Stoker Photo from Aiken Tennis Club

Bob Cook Photo by Michael Do

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Michael Sullivan, Lex Miron, Jeremy Wintersteen, Camden Riviere, Gary Swantner, Rick Preston & Dacre Stoker Photo from Aiken Tennis Club

Geoff Ellis Photo Michael Do

Clayton Vaughters and Jason Mengel ended Rakesh Jasani and Ben Cook’s quest for three consecutive Knox titles with a 6-1, 6-3 victory. The second semifinal was another entertaining three set match. Lex Miron and Jeremy Wintersteen defeated Morgan Purvis and Gary Swantner 6-5, 4-6, 6-3, setting up a rematch from pool play earlier in the week.

In the finals Vaughters and Mengel jumped out to anearly 5-0 lead before taking the first set 6-2. Miron andWintersteen then changed the strategy that they usedup to this point in the tournament. At the beginningof the second set, Lex moved back and Jeremy began todefend the galleries. The move paid off and they won thesecond set 6-4. The third set was a battle with Miron andWintersteen jumping out to a 4-2 lead. Vaughters andMengel dug in and came back to win three games in a row to go ahead 5-4. Experience then took over and Lex and Jeremy repeatedly found the dedans and won the next two games in spectacular fashion to claim the title 6-5 in the third set. It was a successful first trip to Aiken for Miron, and Wintersteen adds the 2013 championship to go with his victory in 2009. The galleries were constantly full and the social events were well attended. Camden Riviere and Wayne Davies were generous with their time, offering great coaching and advice in between marking matches and serving as tournament officials.

John Harte, John Haddon and Duncan Rutherfurd havereinvigorated our members by conducting teaching clinics in the little known sport of bottle pool. As a result of the

increased interest many new players have become regular players, while the more seasoned players have found good reason to dust off their cues. Club Championships are being played retroactively, Duncan Rutherfurd narrowly edged out Morgan Milner to win the 2010 Championship, 2011 and 2012 Championships will be contested later this year.

Over the past year, the Club has added six new members:Bobby Hottensen, Martin Whitmer, Tom Francoline, TomMatthews, Morgan Purvis, and Robert Glance. At thesame time we have lost a few members, which has keptour total membership at 90.0

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As I write this report, it is the first day that the tennis court is closed for our long awaited roof project. By the time this goes to print, T&R will likely have a secure roof and a court suitable for tournament play. Thanks to the efforts of generous donors, the USCTA, the USCTPF, our club members and staff and the building owners, this long awaited project is finally here. Notwithstanding our leaky roof, tennis at the T&R continued to grow during the 2012-2013 tennis season. Court hours were up, a healthy number of new players stepped on court, and a number of them dropped their handicaps precipitously. While we couldn’t host any tournaments, our members stormed our sister clubs, put up the paint, and brought home the gold.

In other exciting news, Tony Hollins has joined the T&R pro shop. Tony’s hard work and great attitude had everything to do with the club’s tennis expansion. Our head pro, Jimmy Burke, after recovering from his quad muscle tear last season, had knee replacement surgery just an hour or so before the horrific Boston Marathon bombing. We trust that he will make a full recovery and be back on court this autumn. Tom Pickin did a nice job helping us out last summer, as well. As has been our custom, T&R sent a healthy contingent of players and fun-seekers to the Newport trifecta: the Handicap Doubles, the Velvet Rope, and the Pell Cup. In the Handicap, Leonard Mazzone was a finalist in the C Division. Dan Villiers won the Velvet Rope A Division, and Peter Bender took the B division. At the Pell, Matt Porter and Kip Curren won the A Division, while Arthur Drane and Paul Bolster were finalists in the C Division. Ken Forton organized the fourth annual Lakewood Invitational. This fall tennis event continues to attract

players from many courts—this year from Philadelphia, Washington, Newport, and Boston—to see Gould’s historic court and get back in the swing of things. T&R was also well represented at the International Opening of the tennis court at the Chicago Racquet Club. Arthur Drane, Jeremy Wintersteen, Suzy Schwartz, Helen Grassi, Matt Mitchell, Peter Bender, and Ken Forton made the pilgrimage, with Arthur making it to the finals of the doubles squash. Kudos to Chicago for finishing the court to such a high standard. Next up was the Jimmy Dunn: T&R sent a record contingent of 18! Bill Connors and Brad Ursprung took the C Division. Then, on to New York for the Silver Racquet and NY Open Handicaps. Jeremy Wintersteen fell to Bill Barker in a three-set nail-biter in the Silver Racquet Final.

This season’s Whitney Cup team had a rough go of it, but the boys will take the next year to rebuild and come back stronger than ever. T&R had greater success at the Patriot Cup, our annual face-off with Newport. Boston kept the Cup, with the steady leadership of Captain Arthur Drane. Newport again helped out the T&R by hosting, the Jimmy Knott, where Tom Pickin was the Finalist.

Jeremy Wintersteen was part of a three-player U.S. team that went to England in February to compete in the Bathurst Cup, a biennial competition between the U.S., England, France, and Australia. Jeremy and the other U.S. players, Ben Cook and Rakesh Jasani of Aiken, competed hard but lost to Australia in the first round. The battle for third place against the French was a close one with three of the five matches going the distance, but France prevailed in the end.

David Schenkein and Dick Brickley were our representatives in the over 50, over 55, and over 60 tournaments. At the Norty Knox in Aiken, Jeremy tried to defend his title but lost in the final. Arthur made the final of his division at the Cherry Blossom. Jeremy made it to the semifinal in the U.S. Amateur Doubles, and Suzy Schwartz made it to the semifinal in the U.S. Mixed Doubles. T&R also sent a good contingent to the U.S. Ladies Open, where Helen made it to the semis against Brit Karen Hird.

Diego Alvarado and Tom Pickin met each other in the final of the Noll Cup; Diego pulled it out 6/5, 2/6, 6/3. Andy Roberts and Dave Tedeschi went down to Aiken to contest the Greevy Cup. Dave lost to Rakesh Jasani in the final, and Andy won the back draw.

Team New England (Tony Hollins, Rich Smith, Camden Riviere) won the National League this year. Congratulations to the team! Tony Hollins had a good

T&R Club President -Suzy Schwartz Photo by Michael Do

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tournament at the U.S. Pro Singles in Newport, winning his first two matches in the satellite round, which won him a spot in the main draw, where he had to play Cam. I’m sure next year will bring Tony much success.

The fourth season of Winter League was a huge success. Four teams and approximately sixty players participated in the team doubles handicap competition played over the winter and spring. Congratulations to Captain Eric Shabshelowitz and his team, the Bandeau Bandits, for taking the Champions Cup after an all-day finals extravaganza! Thanks go to the captains and to Tony and Jimmy for their organizing efforts.

At this writing, the T&R has 187 players with an RTO handicap, 83 of whom are active (at least one match in twelve months). 99 T&R players were USCTA members. Thanks go to our pros, Jimmy Burke and Tony Hollins, for their efforts. Our free beginner clinics continue to be a success and are introducing lots of folks to our game and making converts. Thanks go to Club Manager Tom Dobbins and Finance Manager and Masseuse Janice Pearson for all they do for the T&R Tennis Program. Thanks also go to the T&R Tennis Committee (Arthur Drane, Dick Brickley, Jimmy Burke, Tony Hollins, Ken Forton, Jeff Horine, Jeremy Wintersteen, Matt Mitchell, and Helen Grassi), chaired by Arthur Drane, and to others who help with T&R tennis throughout the year. Boston will be back on-line for the 2013-14 season, so look out for an event to officially re-open the court. Dick Brickley, Jeremy Wintersteen, Arthur Drane, and Ken Forton served on the USCTA Board: Dick and Jeremy At-Large and Arthur and Ken as Club Representatives.

T&R Club Champions

Singles – Jeremy WintersteenLadies’ Singles – Helen GrassiDoubles – postponedMixed Doubles – Gary Multer & Helen GrassiB Doubles – Andy Roberts & Bill Connors30+ – Diego Alvarado40+ – Matt Breuer50+ – Dan NaglerGeorge Blake Memorial (Handicap Singles) – Matt BreuerMost Improved Player – Matt Breuer Champions Cup (Winter League) – Bandeau Bandits: Captain Eric Shabshelowitz, Chris Blier, Nicole McNeil, Arthur Drane, Andy Roberts, Adam Haselkorn, Casey Kokos, Meghan McCarthy, Ryan Hayes, Paul Bolster, Avery Hunt, Kathy Pugh, Tony Ashmore, Ted Martin, Daniel Smith, Jon Paul

National League James Stout, Barney Tanfield, Camden Riviere & Tony Hollins Photo by Jeremy Wintersteen

Marwan Isbah, Shawn Herlihy, Jeff Horine & Alex Spence Photo by Michael Do

National League Photo by Jeremy Wintersteen

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The past year was memorable for court tennis in Philadelphia. When the court was not being used for the numerous national events that we hosted, our members were honing their game to a razor’s edge or, at least, having fun trying. Our professionals are the key to happiness in so many ways on and around the court. In 2012, James Asher joined us and immediately showed that his considerable squash skills would soon translate into a solid tennis game.

The season kicked off with the Jimmy Dunn, which drew a large crowd from far and wide. Head Professional Rob Whitehouse teamed with Senior Professional Gabe Kinzler and reached the finals of the Open Division. However, Barney Tanfield and Lex Miron proved to be better on that day, prevailing over the locals in a tight match. Andrew Purcell pulled a rare double, winning the A with Rich Moroscak and the B with Gary Swantner. The other division winners were Bill Connors and Brad Ursprung in the C, Brit Elmore and JP Patton in the D, and John Broussard and Scilla Smith in the E.

December brought sad news. Philadelphia lost two stalwart supporters of the game when close friends John Mirkil and E. Newbold Smith passed away within days of one another. Both men were patriarchs of prominent Philadelphia tennis families and will be remembered for their contributions to the game and the fun that they had playing it.

The best players in the world were at the Philadelphia Racquet Club in January for the US Open. Philadelphia amateurs Jon Crowell and Christian Bullitt won first round matches before losing to Steve Virgona and Camden Riviere, respectively. Gabe Kinzler provided early round excitement in the singles by beating Rich Smith. He and Rob had the closest match in the doubles where they lost a five setter to Chris Chapman and Ben Matthews. The singles final between top seeds Virgona and Riviere was a showcase of power, speed and athleticism. Camden got off to a fast start in the first set and held on to win 6-2. Steve was ahead 4-3 in the second set but unusually warm weather made the court wet and slippery. Play was halted in order to dry the court. When play resumed, Virgona had lost his momentum and quickly the second set as well. Rivere returned to his early dominance and took the third set and the match. The next day Camden and Tim Chisholm were straight set winners against Steve and

Bryn Sayers in the doubles final, 6-2,6-5,6-4.

February brought the ladies to Philly to compete in the National Mixed Doubles Championship and the Ann Boleyn. Pat Winthrop and Sara Lacombe won the Mixed in a hard-hitting match against Greg Van Schaack and Amanda Avedissian. Philadelphia’s Ruth Kelley showed that her long hours in the court had paid off as she bested Francine Royan to take the Boleyn. Philadelphia also hosted the Wharton Cup, a handicap event for players with handicaps in the 50’s. It was an all-Philadelphia final with Chris Bernabei coming out on top of Joe Spera.

For many players, the highlight of the tennis season in Philadelphia is the Lord Percival Cup held annually over St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Thanks to some hard work by tournament organizer Jim Zug, the Percy had its biggest field in many years. Every club but two fielded a team and Washington and New York sent two teams. The two Washington teams ended up in the final and JP Patton’s squad emerged victorious.

Philadelphia hosted an international seniors event in May as teams from England, Australia and the US competed for the Cockram Cup. The US team consisted of Peter Hill, Steve Hufford, Simon Aldrich, Ted Manges, Alan McHugh, Tom Wilson, John Madzin and Peter Vogt. England proved too strong and coasted to victory, and Australia prevailed over the US for second place.

The final national event on the schedule in Philadelphia was the National Juniors in June. Erik Barker from Washington was the winner in the under 18 division, while Philadelphian Patrick Monaghan won the under 21. In the doubles, it was Ben Boddington and Barker victorious over Sam Gerson and Monaghan in the under 21 and Evan McDonnell and Barker beat Frank

Scilla Smith Photo by Michael Do

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Drew MacGowan Photo by Michael DoSteve Virgona Photo by Michael Do

McDermott and Drew Callahan in the finals of the under 18. The Club championships saw some familiar names enjoying success. Jon Crowell successfully defended two titles. He won the doubles with Christian Bullitt by beating PJ Yeatman and Drew McGowan and won over Peter Hill in the singles. Experience trumped youth in an exciting ladies singles final as Kathy Carson beat Ruth Kelley in three sets. Carson also won the mixed doubles title with Peter Vogt over Sandy Leighton and Kelley. The full list of club tournament winners is set forth below.

Thanks are due to our outstanding professionals and our hard-working Tennis Committee. We were sad to see Gabe Kinzler leave us at the end of the season and thank him for all of his good work here. We are excited about John Lumley joining us in the fall. Next season in Philadelphia we will be hosting the US Amateur and the Noll Cup, as well as our normal full schedule of events such as the Dunn and the Irish. Hope to see you here!

RCOP Club Champions Club Singles Championship Jon Crowell Club Doubles Championship Bullitt/Crowell Ladies Club Championship Kathy Carson Club Mixed Doubles Championship Vogt/CarsonWright Cup Singles Norris Jordan Hart Cup Singles Todd Ruth Mirkil Cup Singles Gary Barnes A Class Handicap Gary Swantner B Class Handicap Sandy LeightonC Class Handicap Chris Bernabei Club Doubles Handicap Spera/BroussardClub B Doubles Handicap Leighton/SperaHallahan Cup Doubles Standish/Spera Most Improved Player Ruth Kelley Tennis player of the year Joe Spera

Ruth Kelley Photo by Michael Do

Baird Standish Photo by Michael Do

Wharton Cup Winner - Chris Bernabei with Finalist - Joe Spera Photo by Philadelphia Steve Sader Photo by Michael Do

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New York The Racquet & Tennis Club’s outstanding professionals, Mike Gooding, James Stout and Barney Tanfield, once again led club to another outstanding season. The Club hosted the following USCTA events during the 2012 – 2013 season:

DATE EVENT DRAW(S)

November 8 – 11 Silver Racquet Amateur SinglesNew York Open Handicap A, B, & C SinglesDecember 9 – 11 Whitney Cup Amateur Doubles May 18 – 24 World Masters 2013 Over 50 Singles & Doubles Over 55 Singles & Doubles Over 60 Singles & Doubles Over 65 Singles & Doubles Over 70 Singles & Doubles Over 75 Singles & Doubles

In addition to these events the Racquet and Tennis Club hosted the USCTA Annual Dinner and Auction in conjunction with the Whitney Cup.

Silver RacquetThe New York Racquet & Tennis Club hosted the Silver Racquet Invitational and New York Open Handicap on November 8-11. In conjunction with the tennis, the club hosted an invitational squash doubles tournament, paired doubles racquets, and U.S. Amateur Racquets (singles and doubles). Throughout a busy weekend of great sport, the club executed equally brilliant social events. A strong racquets and tennis contingent decorated the 60 strong stag dinner on Thursday night and carried on through with more than 400 glittering others to Saturday night’s exceptional Fall Dinner Dance.

The tennis events featured 62 players competing in four draws, the Silver Racquet Invitational and the A, B, and C flights of the NY Open Handicaps. In the Invitational, eight players vied for the title which was bound to have a new champion for the first time in three years. Early round play warmed up the semifinalists for each of Saturday’s thrilling three set semifinal matches. Lex Miron (NY) and Bill Barker (DC) went to battle first. Barker’s great gets and hard volleys dispatched Miron’s measured length and precision targeting in the first set. Miron’s movement improved with his shot selection as he leveled the match in the second set.

Barker was relentless in the decisive third set, winning timely deuce games and a berth in the finals. The second semifinal pitted Danny McBride (DC) against Jeremy Wintersteen (BOS by way of ME). A familiar position for last year’s semifinalist, Wintersteen shook off McBride’s good play in the first set and leveled the match at one set all with his characteristic steadiness. Wintersteen carried momentum best in the latter part of the third set and came away victorious. The Barker VS Wintersteen final was another three set epic. Wintersteen got off to a good start on the service end and took the first set. Barker followed with effective angles in the second set, pushing the match to a final set. The third set provided for some great tennis; Barker and Wintersteen seemed to test each other with every ball, probing for weakness and finding only rarely small openings. The set trudged to five games all but Barker held firm and prevailed in the final game for a 3-6, 6-4, 6-5 victory.

New York Open HandicapThe NY Open Handicaps included 60 players across three flights. In the A finals, Zach Sacks (NY) upset the current World Rackets Champion James Stout (8-3). In the B finals, Tom McGinnis (NY) defeated Arthur Whitcomb (NY) in a close battle of sparring partners (8-6). In the C finals, the squash doubles maven, Matt Sharnoff (NY) upended Adrian Camacho’s (DC) run to the finals (8-3).

Whitney CupThe Whitney Cup once again attracted the top amateurs in the country and featured spectacular play, exceptional performances and exciting, close matches. An exciting change from prior years was the inclusion of The Racquet Club of Chicago which teamed up with Tuxedo. Consistent with the format that has been in place since

Bob Hay Photo by Michael Do

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moving the event from Greentree to New York, the six teams were split into two groups vying for a place in the finals.

Group 1 consisted of Washington, Tuxedo-Chicago and New York. New York (2011 Champions) won this group with a 3-2 victory over Washington and a 4-1 victory over Tuxedo-Chicago.

Group 2 consisted of Greentreee-Aiken, Philadelphia and New England (2011 Finalists). Greentreee-Aiken dispatched a 4-1 beating to Philadelphia. Greentree-Aiken also defeated New England in a very close 3-2 match.

In the early stages of the finals it appeared New York was in control with leads in both the Seniors and #4 matches. The tide turned quickly and violently as Greentree-Aiken gained control and took both matches making every match a must win for New York for the remainder of the day. New York’s #1 was next on and made quick work of their opponents. The #2 match followed with much anticipation. New York’s #2 team dug in after an unexpected loss on Saturday to level the overall match at 2 all. In the final match New York raced to a 6-1 lead. The second set was fiercely competitive but New York proved to be just strong enough to secure as second title in as many years.

World Masters 2013The World Masters featured strong play and a robust international field: 18 players from Australia, 16 from the United Kingdom and 19 from the United States. It included many old friends and served as a reminder of the richness of our tight-knit, global community.

The most riveting match was the Over 50 Doubles final. Mike Happell (AUS) & John Prenn (U.K.) faced off

against Mark Nicholls (U.K.) & Simon Aldrich (U.S.). A surprisingly easy 6/0 first set win for Happell & Prenn left us wondering if this match would disappoint. But Nicholls & Aldrich regrouped, adjusted and captured a nail-biting second set, 6/4. The third set was equally gripping: back and forth until 3-all. But Happell & Prenn elevated their play, won a close seventh game and then went on roll to take the set, 6/3.

Other winners: Happell, Over 50 Singles; Prenn, Over 55 Singles; Prenn & Nicholls, Over 55 Doubles; Prenn, Over 60 Singles; Tim Hurburgh (AUS) & Wayne Spring (AUS), Over 60 Doubles; Graeme Holloway (AUS), Over 65 Singles; Holloway & John Faul (AUS), Over 65 Doubles; John Ward (UK), Over 70 Singles; Hurburgh & Paul Wheeler (AUS), Over 70 Doubles; John McLean (U.S.), Over 75 Singles; Wheeler & Bob Malseed (AUS), Over 75 Doubles

We would like to thank our professionals Mike Gooding (head), James Stout and Barney Tanfield. Our thanks also go to all members who contribute to make our tournaments and programs run successfully.

Racquet & Tennis Club Champions Club Singles A. Miron Club Doubles J. Willcocks & J. Larken 1st Class Singles Jarvis Cromwell A. Miron 1st Class Doubles Appleton Cup A. West & N. Wimmer 2nd Class Singles T. McGinnis 2nd Class Doubles S. Abernethy & T. McGinnis 3rd Class Singles A. Daigh 3rd Class Doubles A. Daigh & T. Gaffney 4th Class Singles A. Daigh 4th Class Doubles P. Playfair & J. Dines

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It has been a remarkable year at the Racquet Club of Chicago. There have been so many people who have worked tirelessly to restore the court, and we are truly delighted to be back as part of the court tennis community. It has been a great honor for us to welcome Steve Virgona to the club as our new tennis professional. He has made a superb start in Chicago and, along with head professional John Cashman, has been responsible for rapidly developing our new program. The first balls were struck on August 1st and from that point onwards the court has seen incredibly high usage. A huge number of our members have quickly become hooked on the game and court hours have rapidly surpassed all our expectations.

We staged our members’ opening of the court on 20th September and we were privileged that Rob Fahey, Claire Vigrass, Freddy Adam and James Stout were able to join our celebrations. Rob and Claire took on Freddy and Steve in an entertaining mixed doubles game before we were treated to the marvelous spectacle of Rob and Steve playing singles. We were also fortunate to simultaneously be able to enjoy a rackets exhibition between current World Champion, James Stout, and our own rackets professional, Will Hopton. This series of amazing matches was preceded by the 2012 Club Championships Finals. The months of August and September saw the first Racquet Club Tennis Championships in Chicago since 1932 being played out. The entry for the singles had over 60 players and there were 25 teams in the doubles draw. In the singles final John Prenn emerged victorious over Marty Kinsella and he then teamed up with Rick Durkes to defeat Marty and Kirk Baldwin in the doubles. All 300 members and their guests who were in attendance gathered on the court once the play was done for the evening in order for an historic photo to be taken. Everyone then descended to the first floor to enjoy a splendid dinner during which the club president, Bill Bickford, and the Chairman of the USCTPF, Haven Pell, spoke very eloquently about the magnificent achievement of restoring the court.

The Racquet Club then opened its doors to welcome tennis players from across the world to our International Opening weekend (25th-28th October). It proved to be

an extremely special four days during which the members were able to celebrate with the whole tennis community. We were very fortunate that former World Champions Pete Bostwick, Howard Angus and Chris Ronaldson along with current Champion Rob Fahey were with us for the weekend. Our Pro Shop team expertly ran 3 divisions of tennis draws in addition to rackets and doubles squash tournaments. The A category was won by Peter Pell and William Maltby, in the B division Mike Keiser and Nick Manby-Brown emerged victorious and the C Champions were Bill Bickford and Max Drake. On the social front many of the participants attended a fantastic Thursday buffet before everyone enjoyed a cocktail reception on Friday evening and finally a spectacular Saturday dinner/dance at which many of the visiting clubs generously presented gifts to the club in recognition of the restoration. The festivities officially ended after the awards ceremony on Sunday afternoon but due to Hurricane Sandy battering the East Coast many people were unable to return home for a number of days. We were delighted that many of our visitors continued to play on the court and continued to enjoy being in Chicago well into the following week!

We hosted our first USCTA event in mid-January as players from all over the country joined us for the Etchebaster Cup. The final was a superb match in which Chicago’s Marty Kinsella overcame John Saxe from Washington in a tight 3 setter. The back draw resulted in an all Chicago final and after an epic battle Graham Bayly squeezed by Ken Love. A few weeks later the Burke

Chicago Opening Scoring Photo by Tony Armour Photography

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Barry Toates & Chris Ronaldson in Chicago Opening Exhibition Photo by Frederika Adam

Cup came to town and it was a great privilege to welcome Boston’s head professional Jimmy Burke for the weekend. Our own Racquet Club players were once again to the fore as Baker Thompson battled past Jack Brown in a pulsating final. However, Peter Bender defended the out-of-towners honor by besting Ally Bulley in the Consolation final. We very much enjoyed putting on these two events and are thoroughly looking forward to featuring many times on the USCTA schedule in seasons to come. The members were also royally entertained by three first class National League matches this season as Steve Virgona and Will Hopton faced off against visiting teams from New York, Tuxedo/Philadelphia and New England. The standard in all of these contests was extremely high and it was a pleasure to watch the game being played at such a level.

John Prenn graciously decided not to defend his Club Championship during 2013 and therefore many local Chicagoans fancied their chances of being immortalized in gold paint! There were numerous tightly fought matches including two excellent semi-finals where Marty Kinsella overcame Kirk Baldwin and Jack Brown defeated Rowan Carroll. The dedans and side galleries were full of enthusiastic supporters for the final in which Marty recovered from dropping the first set to come through in three. It was wonderful to see two members playing so well after only nine months of playing the game. Dick Ryan and Francis Freeman beat off all the competition to become Club Handicap Doubles champions and Brad Schwalm/Webber Scott are due to meet to decide the Handicap Singles crown.

It certainly has been a whirlwind season but we are all so excited in Chicago to be back on the tennis map. The court continues to be booked solid even as summer is finally upon us and we are eagerly anticipating the start of the new season in the fall.

Chicago Club Champions

Singles - Marty Kinsella

Handicap Doubles - Dick Ryan & Francis Freeman

Opening Dinner Photo by Frederika Adam

View through the Chicago Grille Photo by Frederika Adam

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The views through the glass wall at Prince’s Court were exceptional this year. We enjoyed seeing Chris Ronaldson overcome Barry Toates 6/4 3/6 6/5 in a classic exhibition match in October. An enthusiastic crowd cheered a great evening of National League competition between Chicago and New England in January. Gabe Kinzler and Steve Virgona, representing Chicago, and Rich Smith and Camden Riviere, from New England, played some amazing matches, and all spectators experienced a level of play rarely seen in Washington.

We hosted the Hickey Cup (handicap 60+ level singles) in February, which former Prince’s Court President Chris Hughey won in straight sets over fellow Prince’s Court member Chase Motz. We also hosted the U.S. Amateur tournament in March, in which many local players, most notably Danny McBride, were unable to deter the singular focus of Pat Winthrop, as Pat went on to retain his title, defeating Danny in the finals. The doubles contest came down to an exciting all-Washington final, with Bill Barker and Neil MacKenzie clinching a tight four-set match against Bradley Allen and Danny McBride.

In April, Prince’s Court hosted its annual Cherry Blossom tournament. This year’s “Lucky 13” theme included tennis-themed gambling, antique bingo boards, and a night of bowling at D.C. hotspot Lucky Strikes. As usual, Ryan Carey’s mad genius in running the tournament was matched only by his exuberance on court. Ryan and Pat Winthrop were rewarded for their extraordinary play when they defeated Camden Riviere (off-handed) and Phil Shannon in the Masters Division. Also notable was the victory in the Wishbone division by first-time Cherry Blossomers Erik Barker and Chase Motz. Prince’s Court welcomed guests from around the nation and the world, many of whom stayed with members of the club. We extend a warm reinvitation to our out of town guests, as well as our thanks to our members who billeted them.

As usual, Prince’s Court members also went on the road to compete against the best. Our juniors traveled in October to compete in the 12 and Under and 15 and Under championships. Erik Barker defeated Chase Motz in the 12 and Under Singles, and they teamed up together to win the 12 and Under Doubles. Erik also won the 15 and Under Singles and teamed with Will

Harkins to defeat Motz & Arthur Browne in the doubles.

November’s Jimmy Dunn tournament always draws a good number of Washington players, and this year was no exception. Rich Moroscak teamed with Andrew Purcell to capture the A level trophy, and Ryan Carey and Kris Motz won the A level consolation crown. In the D level, Britt Elmore and John Patton III took the trophy, and Temple Grassi paired with Kathy Carson to win the consolation.

In December, our Whitney Cup players welcomed Vu Hoang to the squad, where his doubles play and patented tambour-climb contributed greatly to Washington’s competitiveness. Bradley Allen won the Gold Racquets tournament in Tuxedo in February.

Sara Lacombe teamed with Pat Winthrop in February to win the U.S. Mixed Doubles Crown, and Adrian Camacho won the Noll Cup backdraw, for handicaps 30-39, in March. Ryan Carey teamed with Philadelphia swashbuckler Gary Swantner to win the Norty Knox in Aiken.

We also sent two very strong teams to compete for the Lord Percival Cup in Philadelphia in March. After a series of very close matches, both teams squeaked through to an all-Washington final. Washington’s Ryan Carey, Mark Philpott; John Patton III, Vern Cassin; Britt Elmore, and Yiannis Mostrous emerged victorious two matches to one over Vu Hoang, Charlie Katz; Matt Fraidin, Adrian Camacho; Greg Faron, and Billy Duvall.

Haven Pell Photo by Michael Do

Washington, DC (1997)International Tennis ClubBy Stephen Hufford

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Vu Hoang Photo by Michael Do

Most of our 2013 club championships are still in contention, with competitive draws in all brackets. The play among friends has been spirited. The Van Alen Cup (men’s level doubles) was won once again by Rich Moroscak and Bill Barker. Phil Shannon handily won the Price Cup (handicap 20+ level singles) in February in a straight-set finals victory. Sara Lacombe remains our unchallenged Ladies Champion. The other local crowns are still in contention approaching season’s end.

Prince’s Court supported Ryan Carey in his efforts to go 12 rounds for charity on 12/12/12 as he outlasted all competitors (and partners) and proved his endurance by playing from dawn to dusk. With a little help from his friends (Mostrous, Katz, Hoang, Moroscak, J. Motz, K. Motz, T. Motz, Grassi, Shannon, Homer, Carlson, Cassin, Donovan, Gordon, Fraidin, McCray, Camacho, Patton, and more), Ryan played for over 12 straight hours and fostered significant contributions to some worthy charities.

The surroundings of the club were much improved through the generosity of Temple and Ellie Grassi, who, along with other donors, replaced the sixteen year old furniture in the viewing areas. Cecilia Forbes dedicated her time and skill to selecting the furniture. Haven Pell orchestrated the replacement of the tattered flags above the side penthouse, hit by far too many stray balls during the last 16 years.

Throughout the year, our visiting Washington “interns” Lewis Williams, Ben Boddington, and Neil Mackenzie consistently brought their energy, enthusiasm, and additional capabilities to the club. Adrian Camacho provided outstanding assistance both in the pro shop and on court. All members appreciate their many contributions to the Prince’s Court community.

We wish a fond farewell to departing President Chris Hughey, as he leaves for a two-year posting with the State Department in Brazil. His vacancy will be filled by two members. Temple Grassi’s longstanding role as ambassador to the world will be formalized as he assumes the role of Chairman of Prince’s Court, while Vern Cassin will take on the role of President.

With more play on the way, good changes ahead, and a demonstrated ability to hold fast to that which is good, we look forward to our next year!

Adrian Camacho & Anders Cohen Photo by Michael Do

John Motz Photo by Michael Do

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U.S. Rankings

Ranking Player Handicap Home Court1 Clayton Vaughters 24.7 ATC2 Dylan Ward 24.8 RCOP3 Thomas Pickin 31.1 T&R4 Amanda Avedissian 35 NTCT5 Alex Rodzianko 43 TUXT5 Seth Kopald 43 ATC7 Adrian Camacho 43.6 ITCW8 Alex White 44.5 NTC9 Chas Woodward 50.5 RCC10 Phoebe Livingston 52.1 NTC

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USCTAJunior Top 10 U.S. Amateur Court Tennis Players

(as of 6/23/2013)

Note: The Junior Top 10 List includes amateur players who are 25 years of age or younger, U.S. residents and who are members of the USCTA. This list is published once a year for the Annual Report. There is a requirement for players to have at least one recorded singles match in the Real Tennis Online handicap system in the twelve months prior to the publication date of the Annual Report. To join the USCTA, or to inquire about your membership status, contact your Club Professional. The Real Tennis Online (RTO) system, which is for both professionals and amateurs, is used by players in the U.S., England, Australia, and France. All American clubs utilize the system. For more information on it, log onto www.realtennisonline.com. The US Court Tennis Preservation Foundation is a co-owner of the RTO system and underwrites its operation for the benefit of court tennis in the U.S. and abroad. If you have any questions or comments, please contact your Club Professional or Gary Swantner at [email protected]. Members of the USCTA's Handicap & Ranking Committee include Bob Buettner, Ryan Carey, Ken Forton, Marty Kinsella, Ivan Ronaldson, Dacre Stoker, Gary Swantner, Barney Tanfield, Jim Wharton, Arthur Whitcomb, Jeremy Wintersteen, and P.J. Yeatman.

The United States Court Tennis Association

Ranking Player Handicap Home Court1 Virginia Goodyear 31 ATC2 Sara Lacombe 33.2 ITCW3 Amanda Avedissian 35 NTC4 Brenda Lou Sabbag 36.9 NTC5 Ruth Kelley 41.9 RCOP6 Sheila Reilly 45.5 NTC7 Petra Napolitano 46.2 NTC8 Emily Boenning 46.8 NTC9 Kathy Carson 47.4 RCOP10 Helen Grassi 49.4 T&R


USCTALadies Top 10 U.S. Amateur Court Tennis Players

(as of 6/23/2013)

Note: The Ladies Top 10 List includes amateur players who are female, U.S. residents and who are members of the USCTA. This list is published once a year for the Annual Report. There is a requirement for players to have at least one recorded singles match in the Real Tennis Online handicap system in the twelve months prior to the publication date of the Annual Report. To join the USCTA, or to inquire about your membership status, contact your Club Professional. The Real Tennis Online (RTO) system, which is for both professionals and amateurs, is used by players in the U.S., England, Australia, and France. All American clubs utilize the system. For more information on it, log onto www.realtennisonline.com. The US Court Tennis Preservation Foundation is a co-owner of the RTO system and underwrites its operation for the benefit of court tennis in the U.S. and abroad. If you have any questions or comments, please contact your Club Professional or Gary Swantner at [email protected]. Members of the USCTA's Handicap & Ranking Committee include Bob Buettner, Ryan Carey, Ken Forton, Marty Kinsella, Ivan Ronaldson, Dacre Stoker, Gary Swantner, Barney Tanfield, Jim Wharton, Arthur Whitcomb, Jeremy Wintersteen, and P.J. Yeatman.


Ranking Player Handicap 3/4/2013 Home Court1 Nicolas Victoir 2 N/A R&T2 Patrick Winthrop 7.7 1 NTC3 Lex Miron 10.6 5 R&T4 Jonathan Larken 11.4 2 R&T5 Bradley Allen 12.3 3 ITCW6 Danny McBride 12.5 4 ITCW7 Rich Moroscak 13.6 6 ITCW8 Ben Cook 13.8 7 ATC9 Guy Devereux 14.2 8 R&T10 Jon Crowell 15.4 10 RCOP11 Jeremy Wintersteen 16.3 9 T&R12 John Motz 17 12 ITCW13 Peter Hill 17.4 N/A RCOP14 Bill Barker 18 11 ITCW15 Chris Arriz 19 N/A R&T16 Alex Spence 19.5 14 T&RT17 Peter Pell 19.6 15 R&TT17 William Thompson 19.6 N/A R&T19 Alan McHugh 19.7 17 TUX20 Christian Bullitt 19.8 20 RCOP21 Nick Sonne 20.3 19 TUXT22 Simon Aldrich 20.4 16 R&TT22 Anthony Smithie 20.4 18 R&T24 Shawn Herlihy 20.7 13 T&R25 Zach Sacks 21 22 R&T


USCTATop 25 U.S. Amateur Court Tennis Players

(as of 6/23/2013, next list due out in November)

Note: The Top 25 List includes amateur players who are U.S. residents and who are members of the USCTA. This list is published four times a year - for the Silver Racquet, Gold Racquet, U.S. Amateur, and Annual Report. There is a requirement for players to have at least one recorded singles match in the Real Tennis Online handicap system in the six months prior to the publication date for the Silver Racquet List and in the three months prior to the Gold Racquet, Amateur, and Annual Report Lists. To join the USCTA, or to inquire about your membership status, contact your Club Professional. The Real Tennis Online (RTO) system, which is for both professionals and amateurs, is used by players in the U.S., England, Australia, and France. All American clubs utilize the system. For more information on it, log onto www.realtennisonline.com. The US Court Tennis Preservation Foundation is a co-owner of the RTO system and underwrites its operation for the benefit of court tennis in the U.S. and abroad. If you have any questions or comments, please contact your Club Professional or Gary Swantner at [email protected]. Members of the USCTA's Handicap & Ranking Committee include Bob Buettner, Ryan Carey, Ken Forton, Marty Kinsella, Ivan Ronaldson, Dacre Stoker, Gary Swantner, Barney Tanfield, Jim Wharton, Arthur Whitcomb, Jeremy Wintersteen, and P.J. Yeatman.


The top 25 and top 10 lists include all U.S. based amateurs who are members of the USCTA. For questions and or specific guidelines contact your club professional or Gary Swantner at [email protected].

Members of the USCTA Handicap and Ranking committee include Bob Buettner, Ryan Carey, Ken Forton, Marty Kinsella, Sergio Lopez, Ivan Ronaldsen, Gary Swantner, Barney Tanfield, Arthur Whitcomb, Jeremy Wintersteen and PJ Yeatman.

Clayton Vaughters - Top U.S. Junior Photo by Michael Do

Tom Pickin Photo by Melissa Quintal

Dylan Ward by Melissa Quintal

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2012

Newport Handicap Doubles

National Tennis Club/Newport - June 21-24, 2012

Velvet Rope

National Tennis Club/Newport - July 13-15, 2012

Van Alen

The Queen’s Club - July 6-7 2012

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Pell Cup 2012

National Tennis Club/Newport - August 16-19, 2012

Ryan Carey/Kris Motz

Kip Curren/Matt Porter

Ryan Carey/Kris Motz

Kip Curren/Matt Porter

U12 Singles

National Tennis Club/Newport - October 5-7 2012

U12 U15 Doubles


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Hadden Tomes

Tuxedo Club/Tuxedo Park, New York - October 19-21 2012

8/6 8/4 8/1 8/5 8/4 8/2 8/4 8/5 8/6 8/7 s

8/4 8/1 8/6 8/3 8/5 8/3 8/7 8/7 8/3 8/5 8/3

8/6 8/7 8/4 8/5 8/6 8/0 8/7

Erik Barker Photo by Michael Do Chase Motz Photo by Michael Do

2012 Vam Alen Cup Teams

U15 Singles


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Chicago A

The Racquet Club/Chicago - October 25-28 2012

Chicago B


Chicago C


Brad Corbin & Ben Lawrence Photo by Michael Do

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New York Open Handicap A

Racquet & Tennis Club/New York - November 8-11 2012

New York Open Handicap B

2012 U.S. Ladies - Newport Photo by Jane Lippincott

New York Open Handicap C


Michael Gale Photo by Michael DoRacquet & Tennis Club/New York - November 8-11 2012

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Calhoun Witham

Tennis Club/Aiken, South Carolina - November 8-11 2012

Frank Oliveira/John Murphy


John Harte/Francois Verglas

Richard East/Alec Miller

Robin Williams/Andrew Adamson


Charles Fliflet/Fred VanLiew

Zach Harrington/Charlie Bostwick

David Permain/Robert Glance

Robin Williams/Andrew Adamson 6/1,6/4














































Silver Racquet


Bill Barker Photo by Michael Do

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Jimmy Dunn

Racquet Club/Philadelphia - November 15-18 2012

Open Division

B Division

A Division

D Division

E Division

C Division

Rob Whitehouse/Gabe Kinzler Rich Moroscak/Bill Barker

Rich Smith/Tony Hollins

Rob Whitehouse/Gabe Kinzler Rich Moroscak/Bill Barker

Rich Smith/Tony Hollins

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Simon Aldrich Photo by Michael DoGiles Wrench Photo by Michael Do

Whitney Cup


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Jimmy Knott

National Tennis Club/Newport - December 14-16 2012

National Open

Tennis Club/Aiken, South Carolina - January 11-13, 2013

Etchebaster Cup

The Racquet Club/Chicago - January 18-21 2013

National Open- Davre Stoker, Camden Riviere, Rick Preston & James Stout Photo from Aiken Tennis Club

Camden Riviere - Is he Right-handed or left-handed? Answer: He’s a lefty who can play right-handed! Photo by Michael Do

2013

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Gold Racquets - Pat Winthrop, Guy Devereux & Jonathan Larken Photo by Michael Do

U.S. Open - Singles

Racquet Club/Philadelphia - January 24-31, 2013

U.S. Open - Doubles

Racquet Club/Philadelphia - January 24-31, 2013

Wharton Cup

Racquet Club/Philadelphia - February 1-3, 2013

2013 U.S. Bathurst Team - Jeremy Wintersteen, Ben Cook & Rakesh Jasani Photo from Jeremy Wintersteen

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Greevy Cup

Tennis Club/Aiken, South Carolina - February 8-10, 2013

Peter Pell Photo by Michael Do

Bathurst Cup

Holyport - February 15-22, 2013

KieranBoothdef.BenCook6/1,6/0,6,1

BretRichardsondef.JeremyWintersteen6/2,6/1,6/1

Booth&Richardsondef.Cook&RakeshJasani6/3,6/0,6/5

RubberMatches:

MikeHappelldef.BenCook6/1,6/2

MikeWilliamsdef.JeremyWintersteen6/1,6/2

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JamieDouglasdef.PeioSarlangue6/1,6/1,6/1

ConorMedlowdef.TimBatten6/0,6/2,6/4

PeterWright&AlistairLumsdendef.Sarlangue&FlorianRenaud6/4,6/0,6/1

RubberMatches:

Douglasdef.AntoineDebrulle6/0,6/1

Wrightdef.EduardPetitcollot6/0,6/1

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Renauddef.Wintersteen6/3,6/5,4/6,2/6,6/3

Sarlanguedef.Cook6/56/4,4/6,5/6,6/2

Sarlangue&Renauddef.Cook&Jasani6/4,3/6,4/6,6/2,6/5

RubberMatches:

Wintersteendef.Dubrulle6/1,6/5

Renauddef.Jasani6/3,6/1

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Douglasdef.Happell4/6,5/6,6/5,6/5,retired

Boothdef.Medlow6/2,2/6,6/5,6/1

Booth&Richardsondef.Wright&Medlow6/2,5/6,6/2,6/5

Boothdef.Douglas6/5,3/6,6/3,6/4

RubberMatch:

Medlowdef.Williams6/2,6/4

The Bathurst Cup was played at Holyport Real Tennis Club in Holyport, England. The U.S. was represented by Jeremy Wintersteen, Ben Cook and Rakesh Jasani.

Noll Cup

National Tennis Club/Newport - February 8-10, 2013

Burke Cup

The Racquet Club/Chicago - February 8-10, 2013

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Hickey Cup

International Tennis Club/Washington - February 8-10, 2013

Tuxedo Gold Racquet

Tuxedo Club/Tuxedo Park, New York - February 15-18, 2013

Pat Winthrop Winthrop

Peter Pell 6/3,6/4 Winthrop

Dan Laukitis 6/4,6/1 Gould

James Gould 6/4,6/0 Winthrop

Guy Devereux 6/3,6/2 Devereux

Ryan Carey 6/1,6/5 Devereux

Greg Van Schaack 6/5,6/4 Barker

Bill Barker 6/4,6/1 Larken

Jonathan Larken 4/6,6/4,6/3,6/1 Larken

Tom Wilson 6/2,6/1 Larken

Rahul Vinnakota 4/6,6/0,6/1 Sonne

Nick Sonne 6/3,1/6,6/0 Larken 6/2,6/3

Danny McBride McBride

Alan McHugh 5/6,6/1,6/2 Meringoff

Todd Meringoff 6/3,6/5 Meringoff

Lex Miron 6/1,6/4

Cuspidor

Tuxedo Club/Tuxedo Park, New York - February 15-18, 2013

U.S. Mixed Doubles

Racquet Club/Philadelphia - February 22-24 2013

Anne Boleyn

Racquet Club/Philadelphia - February 22-24 2013

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Percival

def.def.

U.S. Amateur Doubles

International Tennis Club/Washington - March 8-10, 2013

U.S. Amateur Singles

International Tennis Club/Washington - March 8-10, 2013

Racquet Club/Philadelphia - March 15-17 2013

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U.S. 40 Singles

Tuxedo Club/Tuxedo Park, New York - April 5-7 2013

U.S. 40 Doubles


U.S. 50 Singles


U.S. 50 Doubles


Washington’s Percival Cup teams Photo by Michael Do U.S. Amateur Winners - Neil Mackenzie & Bill Barker with Finalists Danny McBride & Bradley Allen Photo by Ryan Carey

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Cherry Blossom

International Tennis Club/Washington - April 11-14 2013

Knox

Tennis Club/Aiken, South Carolina - April 19-21 2013

Rakesh Jasani/Mike Sullivan

Bryan Halterman/Adam Inselbuch

Rick Preston/Paul Sauerborn

Rick Preston/Paul Sauerborn Bryan Halterman/Adam Inselbuch

Charlie Bostwick/Andrew Gould

Bryan Halterman/Adam Inselbuch Charlie Bostwick/Andrew Gould


George Bostwick/Garrett Gates

Ben Cook/Robert Cook


Clayton Vaughters/Jason Mengel

Jeremy Wintersteen/Lex Miron






Jeremy Wintersteen/Lex Miron Bryan Halterman/Adam Inselbuch














































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Women’s Invitational Doubles

National Tennis Club/Newport - April 26-28, 2013

Women’s Invitational Singles

National Tennis Club/Newport - April 26-28, 2013

U.S. 60 Singles

National Tennis Club/Newport - May 3-5, 2013

U.S. 60 Doubles


U.S. 70 Singles


U.S. 70 Doubles


Frank Oliveira

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Cockram Cup

Racquet Club/Philadelphia - May 13-17 2013

2. AUS3. USA

1. UK

1. UK2. AUS

3. USA

1. UK2. USA3. AUS

Bostwick Cup

Tuxedo Club/Tuxedo Park, New York - May 13-17 2013

2. AUS3. USA

1. UK

1. UK2. AUS

3. USA

1. UK2. USA3. AUS

Danby Cup

Tuxedo Club/Tuxedo Park, New York - May 13-17 2013

2. AUS3. USA

1. UK

1. UK2. AUS

3. USA

1. UK2. USA3. AUS

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World Masters 55 Singles

Racquet & Tennis Club/New York - May 18-24, 2013

World Masters 55 Doubles










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James Guest

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U.S. Professional Singles


U.S. Pro Satellite


U.S. Ladies’ Open Singles

Tuxedo Club/Tuxedo Park, New York - June 14-16, 2013

U.S. Ladies’ Open Doubles

Tuxedo Club/Tuxedo Park, New York - June 14-16, 2013

Camden Riviere Photo by Melissa Quintal Rich Smith Photo by Melissa Quintal

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U 21 Singles

Racquet Club/Philadelphia - June 21-23 2013

U18 Singles


U18 Doubles


Erik Barker Evan McDonnell

Barker/McDonnell 10/3

Drew Callahan Frank McDermott

U 21 Doubles


Erik Barker - U18 Singles Winner Photo by Michael Do

U.S. Junior Champion - Paul Monaghan Photo from PhiladelphiaU.S. Junior Doubles: Paul Monaghan & Sam Gerson (finalists), Rob Whitehouse, Ben Boddington & Erik Barker (Winners) Photo from Philadelphia

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National League2012/13 NATIONAL LEAGUE

New England/Aiken New York Chicago Philadelphia/Tuxedo Camden Riviere James Stout Steve Virgona Tim Chisholm Rich Smith Mike Gooding Will Hopton Rob Whitehouse Tony Hollins Barney Tanfield Gabe Kinzler Josh Dodgson

New York vs. New England/Aiken @ Boston – October 10, 2012

• Riviere def. Stout 4/6,6/1,6/4 • Tanfield def. Hollins 6/2,6/3 • Stout/Tanfield def. Riviere/Hollins 8/6 • New York 5, New England/Aiken 2

Philadelphia/Tuxedo @ New York – October 24, 2012

• Stout def. Chisholm 6/3,4/6,6/2 • Tanfield def. Whitehouse 6/3,6/1 • Stout/Tanfield def. Chisholm/Whitehouse 8/3 • New York 7, Philadelphia/Tuxedo 0

New York @ Chicago – December 13, 2012

• Virgona def. Stout 3/6,6/5,6/0 • Gooding def. Hopton 4/6,6/3,6/4 • Stout/Gooding def. Virgona/Hopton 8/1 • New York 5, Chicago 2

New England/Aiken vs. Philadelphia/Tuxedo @ Tuxedo – December 14, 2012

• Riviere def. Chisholm 6/2,6/5 • Whitehouse def. Hollins 6/5,3/6,6/3 • Riviere/Hollins def. Chisholm/Whitehouse 8/2 • New England/Aiken 5, Philadelphia/Tuxedo 2

New England/Aiken @ New York – January 16, 2013

• Riviere def. Stout 6/2,6/0 • Tanfield def. Hollins 6/2,6/1 • Riviere/Hollins def. Stout/Tanfield 8/6 • New England/Aiken 5, New York 2

Chicago vs. New England/Aiken @ Washington – January 22, 2013

• Riviere def. Virgona 6/3,2/6,6/4 • Kinzler def. Smith 6/4,5/6,6/1

New York vs. New England/Aiken @ Boston – October 10, 2012• Riviere def. Stout 4/6,6/1,6/4• Tanfield def. Hollins 6/2,6/3• Stout/Tanfield def. Riviere/Hollins 8/6• New York 5, New England/Aiken 2

Philadelphia/Tuxedo @ New York – October 24, 2012• Stout def. Chisholm 6/3,4/6,6/2• Tanfield def. Whitehouse 6/3,6/1• Stout/Tanfield def. Chisholm/Whitehouse 8/3• New York 7, Philadelphia/Tuxedo 0

New York @ Chicago – December 13, 2012• Virgona def. Stout 3/6,6/5,6/0• Gooding def. Hopton 4/6,6/3,6/4• Stout/Gooding def. Virgona/Hopton 8/1• New York 5, Chicago 2

New England/Aiken vs. Philadelphia/Tuxedo @ Tuxedo – December 14, 2012• Riviere def. Chisholm 6/2,6/5• Whitehouse def. Hollins 6/5,3/6,6/3• Riviere/Hollins def. Chisholm/Whitehouse 8/2• New England/Aiken 5, Philadelphia/Tuxedo 2

New England/Aiken @ New York – January 16, 2013• Riviere def. Stout 6/2,6/0• Tanfield def. Hollins 6/2,6/1• Riviere/Hollins def. Stout/Tanfield 8/6• New England/Aiken 5, New York 2

Chicago vs. New England/Aiken @ Washington – January 22, 2013• Riviere def. Virgona 6/3,2/6,6/4• Kinzler def. Smith 6/4,5/6,6/1• Riviere/Smith def. Virgona/Kinzler 8/3• New England/Aiken 5, Chicago 2

Philadelphia/Tuxedo @ Chicago• Virgona def. Chisholm 6/4,6/1• Hopton def. Whitehouse 6/1,6/2• Virgona/Hopton def. Chisholm/Whitehouse 8/3• Chicago 7, Philadelphia/Tuxedo 0

Chicago vs. Philadelphia/Tuxedo @ Philadelphia – February 19, 2013• Chisholm def. Virgona 6/2,6/2• Whitehouse def. Kinzler 1/6,6/1, 6/5• Virgona/Kinzler def. Chisholm/Whitehouse 8/5• Philadelphia/Tuxedo 6. Chicago 1

Chicago @ New York – February 20, 2013• Virgona def. Stout 4/6,6/3,6/5• Tanfield def. Kinzler 6/0,6/1• Tanfield/Stout def. Virgona/Kinzler 8/7• New York 5, Chicago 2

New England/Aiken @ Chicago – February 25, 2013• Riviere def. Virgona 6/4,6/2• Hopton def. Hollins 6/1,6/5• Riviere/Hollins def. Virgona/Hopton 8/1• New England/Aiken 5, Chicago 2

Philadelphia/Tuxedo vs. New England/Aiken @ Newport – March 5, 2013• Riviere def. Chisholm 6/3,6/1• Dodgson def. Smith 6/3,6/4• Riviere/Smith def. Chisholm/Dodgson 8/5• New England/Aiken 5, Philadelphia/Tuxedo 2

New York vs. Philadelphia/Tuxedo @ Tuxedo – March 15, 2013• Chisholm def. Stout 6/0,6/0• Tanfield def. Dodgson 6/4,6/2• Chisholm/Dodgson def. Stout/Tanfield 8/4• Philadelphia/Tuxedo 5, New York 2

Semifinal: Chicago @ New York – April 2, 2013• Stout def. Virgona 6/3,6/3• Tanfield def. Kinzler 5/6,6/2,6/1• Virgona/Kinzler def. Stout/Tanfield 8/6• New York 6, Chicago 1

Final: New England/Aiken vs. New York @ Newport – April 23, 2013• Riviere def. Stout 6/0,6/0• Smith def. Tanfield 6/5,6/2• Riviere/Smith def. Stout/Tanfield 8/2• NEW ENGLAND/AIKEN wins 2012/13 National League

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Anders Cohen Photo by Michael Do

Brit Elmore, Yiannis Mostrous, Martin Whitmer & Arthur Drane Photo by Michael Do

Ryan Carey Photo by Michael Do

Sandy Leighton & Sean Quinn Photo by Michael Do

USCTA Auctioneer Brook Hazelton Photo by Michael Do Barney Tanfield, Jane Lippincott & James Stout Photo by Michael Do

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Robert Pilkington Photo by Michael Do

Yiannis Mostrous Photo by Michael Do

Geoff Ellis Photo by Michael Do

Amanda Avedissian & Chris Cushing Photo by Michael Do

Tom Rowe Photo by Michael Do

Bruce Katz Photo by Michael Do

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World Champions1750 c. Clergé, France 1765-1785 c. Masson, France 1785-1800 c. Joseph Barcellon, France 1816-1819 Marchisio, Italy 1819-1829 Phillip Cox, England 1829-1862 J. Edmund Barre, France 1862-1871 Edmund Tompkins, England 1871-1885 George Lambert, England 1885-1890 Thomas Pettit, U.S.A. 1890-1895 Charles Saunders, England 1895-1905 Peter Latham, England 1905-1907 C. (Punch) Fairs, England1907-1908 Peter Latham, England1908-1912 C. (Punch) Fairs, England1912-1914 George F. Covey, England1914-1915 Jay Gould, U.S.A.1915-1928 George F. Covey, England 1928-1955 Pierre Etchebaster, France 1955-1957 James Dear, England 1957-1959 Albert Johnson, England 1959-1969 N. R. Knox, U.S.A. 1969-1972 G. H. Bostwick Jr., U.S.A. 1972-1976 James F. C. Bostwick, U.S.A. 1976-1981 Howard Angus, England 1981-1988 Chris Ronaldson, England 1988-1994 Wayne Davies, Australia 1994-present Robert Fahey, Australia

World Doubles Champions2001 Tim Chisholm & Julian Snow2003 Robert Fahey & Steve Virgona2005 Robert Fahey & Steve Virgona2007 Robert Fahey & Steve Virgona2009 Robert Fahey & Steve Virgona2011 Robert Fahey & Steve Virgona

U.S. Open Singles Champions1919 Jay Gould1921 Jay Gould1922-1950 no tournament held 1951 Alastair Martin1956 A. B. Johnson1957 A. B. Johnson1958 A. B. Johnson1959 A. B. Johnson1960 James F. C. Bostwick

1961 James F. C. Bostwick1962 James F. C. Bostwick1963 A. B. Johnson1964 R. Hughes1965 A. B. Johnson 1966 G.H. Bostwick Jr.1967 J. F. C. Bostwick1968 G. H. Bostwick Jr.1969 J. F. C. Bostwick1970 J. F. C. Bostwick1971 G. H. Bostwick Jr.1972 J. F. C. Bostwick1973 Eugene L. Scott1974 Eugene L. Scott1975 Eugene L. Scott1976 Eugene L. Scott1977 Eugene L. Scott1978 James J. Burke Jr.1979 Barry Toates1980 Chris J. Ronaldson1981 Graham Hyland1982 Wayne Davies1983 Wayne Davies1984 Chris J. Ronaldson1985 Wayne Davies1986 Chris J. Ronaldson1987 Graham Hyland1988 Wayne Davies1989 Wayne Davies1990 Wayne Davies1991 Lachlan Deuchar1992 Lachlan Deuchar1993 Robert Fahey1994 Wayne Davies1995 Wayne Davies1996 Julian Snow1997 Julian Snow1998 Chris Bray1999 Wayne Davies2000 Robert Fahey2001 Robert Fahey2002 Robert Fahey2003 Tim Chisholm2004 Tim Chisholm2005 Robert Fahey2006 Robert Fahey2007 Robert Fahey

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2008 Robert Fahey2009 Camden Riviere2010 James Stout2011 Steve Virgona2012 Bryn Sayers2013 Camden RiviereU.S. Open Doubles Champions1959 Alastair Martin & Robert Grant III1960 James Dunn & W. I. Forbes Jr.1961 James Dunn & W. I. Forbes Jr.1962 James Dunn & W. I. Forbes Jr.1963 Alastair Martin & Northrup Knox1964 James Dunn & William Vogt1965 James Dunn & William Vogt1966 James Dunn & William Vogt1967 James Dunn & William Vogt1968 G. H. Bostwick Jr. & J. F. C. Bostwick1969 G. H. Bostwick Jr. & J. F. C. Bostwick1970 G. H. Bostwick Jr. & J. F. C. Bostwick1971 Alastair Martin & Eugene L. Scott1972 Samuel P. Howe & Edward M. Noll1973 R. Jerry Bijur & Luis Dominguez1974 Eugene Scott & Samuel P. Howe1975 J. F. Sammis III & Roger Tuckerman1976 J. F. Sammis III & Roger Tuckerman1977 Norwood Cripps & Chris Ronaldson1978 Eugene L. Scott & Ogden M. Phipps1979 Eugene L. Scott & Barry Toates1980 Graham Hyland & Ogden M. Phipps1981 Graham Hyland & Ogden M. Phipps1982 Ogden M. Phipps & Wayne Davies1983 Barry Toates & Frank Faulderbaum1984 Lachlan Deuchar & Kevin Sheldon1985 James J. Burke & Peter Clement1986 Wayne Davies & Peter DeSvastich1987 Graham Hyland & David Collins1988 Wayne Davies & Peter DeSvastich1989 Lachlan Deuchar & Peter DeSvastich1990 Robert Fahey & Peter Meares1991 Wayne Davies & Lachlan Deuchar1992 Julian Snow & Robert Fahey1993 Julian Snow & Robert Fahey1994 Chris Bray & Michael Gooding1995 Chris Bray & Michael Gooding 1996 Julian Snow & Nick Wood 1997 Julian Snow & James Male1998 Ruaraidh Gunn & Steve Virgona1999 Julian Snow & James Male2000 Julian Snow & Nick Wood2001 Robert Fahey & Nick Wood

2002 Mike Gooding & Nick Wood2003 Mike Gooding & Nick Wood2004 Tim Chisholm & Morris Clothier2005 Robert Fahey & Ruaraidh Gunn2006 Tim Chisholm & Camden Riviere2007 Robert Fahey & Steve Virgona2008 Robert Fahey & Steve Virgona2009 Camden Riviere & Nick Wood\2010 Steve Virgona & Ben Matthews2011 Steve Virgona & Rob Fahey2012 Steve Virgona & Tim Chisholm2013 Camden Riviere & Tim Chisholm

U.S. Professional Singles Champions1974 Tom Greevy1975 Edward M. Noll1976 CJ Ennis1977 Norwood Cripps1978 Chris Ronaldson1979 James J. Burke1980 James J. Burke1981 Chris Ronaldson1982 James J. Burke1983 Wayne Davies1984 Chris Ronaldson1985 Lachlan Deuchar1986 Chris Ronaldson1987 Chris Ronaldson1988 Chris Ronaldson1989 Not Held1990 Not Held1991 Chris Ronaldson1992 Lachlan Deuchar1993 Wayne Davies1994 Wayne Davies1995 Wayne Davies1996 Wayne Davies1997 James Male1998 Chris Bray1999 James Male2000 Nick Wood2001 Rob Fahey2002 Tim Chisholm2003 Rob Fahey2004 Rob Fahey2005 Rob Fahey2006 Rob Fahey2007 Rob Fahey2008 Rob Fahey2009 Rob Fahey

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2010 Camden Riviere2011 Camden Riviere2012 Camden Riviere2013 Camden Riviere

U.S. Amateur Singles Champions1892 Richard D. Sears1893 Fiske Warren1894 B. Spalding De Garmendia1895 B. Spalding De Garmendia1896 Lawrence Stockton1897 George Fearing 1898 L. M. Stockton 1899 L. M. Stockton1900 Eustace H. Miles1901 Joshua Crane Jr.1902 Joshua Crane Jr.1903 Joshua Crane Jr.1904 Joshua Crane Jr.1905 Charles E. Sands1906 Jay Gould1907 Jay Gould1908 Jay Gould1909 Jay Gould1910 Jay Gould1911 Jay Gould1912 Jay Gould1913 Jay Gould1914 Jay Gould1915 Jay Gould1916 Jay Gould1917 Jay Gould1918-1919 no tournament held1920 Jay Gould1921 Jay Gould1922 Jay Gould1923 Jay Gould1924 Jay Gould1925 Jay Gould1926 C. Suydam Cutting1927 George Huband1928 Hewitt Morgan1929 Hewitt Morgan1930 Lord Aberdare1931 William C. Wright1932 William C. Wright1933 James H. Van Alen1934 Ogden Phipps 1935 Ogden Phipps1936 Ogden Phipps

1937 Ogden Phipps1938 James H. Van Alen1939 Ogden Phipps1940 James Van Alen1941 Alastair Martin1942-1945 no tournament1946 Robert Grant III1947 E. Mauran Beals1948 Ogden Phipps1949 Ogden Phipps1950 Alastair Martin1951 Alastair Martin1952 Alastair Martin1953 Alastair Martin1954 Alastair Martin1955 Alastair Martin1956 Alastair Martin1957 Northrup Knox1958 Northrup Knox1959 James F. C. Bostwick1960 Northrup Knox1961 Northrup Knox1962 Northrup Knox1963 Northrup Knox1964 James F. C. Bostwick1965 George H. Bostwick Jr.1966 George H. Bostwick Jr.1967 George H. Bostwick Jr.1968 George H. Bostwick Jr.1969 George H. Bostwick Jr.1970 James F. C. Bostwick1971 George H. Bostwick Jr.1972 James F. C. Bostwick1973 Howard Angus1974 Eugene L. Scott1975 Eugene L. Scott1976 Eugene L. Scott1977 Eugene L. Scott1978 Eugene L. Scott1979 Ralph E. Howe1980 Eugene L. Scott1981 Eugene L. Scott1982 Eugene L. Scott1983 Eugene L. Scott1984 Eugene L. Scott1985 Kevin McCollum1986 Kevin McCollum1987 Morris Clothier1988 Morris Clothier1989 Michael Happell

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1990 Morris Clothier1991 Morris Clothier1992 Julian Snow1993 Tim Chisholm 1994 Nigel Pendrigh1995 Tim Chisholm1996 Nigel Pendrigh 1997 Nigel Pendrigh1998 Nigel Pendrigh1999 Nigel Pendrigh2000 Julian Snow2001 Julian Snow2002 Julian Snow2003 Julian Snow2004 Nigel Pendrigh2005 Camden Riviere2006 Nicolas Victoir2007 Nicolas Victoir2008 Matt Porter2009 Addison West2010 Addison West2011 Kieran Booth2012 Patrick Winthrop2013 Patrick Winthrop

U.S. Amateur Doubles Champions1909 Jay Gould & W. H. Tevis Huhn1910 George R. Fearing & Joshua Crane Jr.1911 Jay Gould & W. H. Tevis Huhn1912 Jay Gould & W. H. Tevis Huhn1913 Jay Gould & W H. Tevis Huhn1914 Jay Gould & W. H. Tevis Huhn1915 Jay Gould & W. H. Tevis Huhn1916 Jay Gould & W. H. Tevis Huhn1917 Jay Gould & W. H. Tevis Huhn1918-1919 no tournament held1920 Jay Gould & Joseph W. Wear1921 Jay Gould & Joseph W. Wear1922 Jay Gould & Joseph W. Wear1923 Jay Gould & Joseph W. Wear1924 Jay Gould & Joseph W. Wear1925 C. Suydam Cutting & Fulton Cutting1926 Jay Gould & Joseph W. Wear1927 Jay Gould & William C. Wright1928 Jay Gould & William C. Wright1929 Jay Gould & William C. Wright1930 Francis P. Frazier & George Wightman1931 Jay Gould & William C. Wright1932 Jay Gould & William C. Wright1933 George Fearing & William C. Wright

1934 Ogden Phipps & William Rand1935 Ogden Phipps & William Rand1936 Ogden Phipps & William Rand1937 Ogden Phipps & William Rand1938 Ogden Phipps & William Rand1939 Ogden Phipps & William Rand1940 James H. Van Alen & William L. Van Alen1941 Ogden Phipps & George Grant III1942-1945 no tournament held1946 E. M. Edwards & William Lingelbach1947 E. M. Edwards & William Lingelbach1948 Alastair Martin & Ogden Phipps1949 Alastair Martin & Robert L. Gerry Jr.1950 Alastair Martin & Robert L. Gerry Jr.1951 Alastair Martin & Esmond Martin1952 Ogden Phipps & Frank Shields1953 Alastair Martin & Frank Shields1954 Alastair Martin & Frank Shields1955 William Van Alen & F. Hasting Griffin Jr.1956 Alastair Martin & Northrup Knox1957 Alastair Martin & Northrup Knox1958 Northrup Knox & Seymor H. Knox III1959 Northrup Knox & Seymor H. Knox III1960 Alastair Martin & Robert Grant III1961 Northrup Knox & Seymor H. Knox III1962 Alastair Martin & William Vogt1963 Northrup Knox & Ogden M. Phipps1964 Northrup Knox & Ogden M. Phipps1965 Northrup Knox & Ogden M. Phipps1966 Alastair Martin & Stephen Vehslage1967 J. L. Van Alen II & William L. Van Alen Jr.1968 Northrup Knox & William Talbert1969 G. H. Bostwick Jr. & J. F. C. Bostwick1970 Northrup Knox & Alastair Martin1971 Northrup Knox & Alastair Martin1972 Northrup Knox & Eugene L. Scott1973 G. H. Bostwick Jr. & J. F. C. Bostwick1974 Ralph E. Howe & Samuel P. Howe1975 Ralph E. Howe & Eugene L. Scott1976 William Shettle & Peter Clement1977 Northrup Knox & Ogden M. Phipps1978 Ralph E. Howe & William Surtees1979 Ogden M. Phipps & Ralph E. Howe1980 Northrup Knox & James F. C. Bostwick1981 Ogden M. Phipps & Eugene L. Scott1982 Ogden M. Phipps & Eugene L. Scott1983 George H. Bostwick Jr. & Ralph E. Howe1984 George Bell Jr. & Peter Clement1985 George Bell Jr. & Peter Clement1986 G. Randolph Jones & Kevin McCollum

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1987 G. Randolph Jones & Kevin McCollum1988 Henry Bunis & Peter DeSvastich1989 Morris Clothier & G. Randolph Jones1990 Morris Clothier & G. Randolph Jones1991 Morris Clothier & G. Randolph Jones1992 Ralph E. Howe & Julian Snow1993 Ralph E. Howe & Julian Snow1994 Ralph E. Howe & Julian Snow1995 Morris Clothier & Tim Chisholm1996 Nigel Pendrigh & Peter Clement1997 Ralph E. Howe & Julian Snow1998 Simon Aldrich & Nigel Pendrigh1999 Ralph E. Howe & Julian Snow2000 Ralph E. Howe & Julian Snow2001 Ralph E. Howe & Julian Snow2002 Ralph E. Howe & Julian Snow2003 Ralph E. Howe & Julian Snow2004 Lex Miron & Peter Pell2005 Morris Clothier & Simon Aldrich2006 Nicolas Victoir & Alexis Hombrecher2007 Nicolas Victoir & Alexis Hombrecher2008 Matt Porter & Jeremy Wintersteen2009 Alexis Hombrecher & Lex Miron2010 Addison West & Peter Pell2011 Patrick Winthrop & Ben Cook2012 Lex Miron & Peter Pell2013 Bill Barker & Neil Mackenzie

U.S. Seniors Singles Champions (U.S. 55’s)1980 William T. Vogt1981 William T. Vogt1982 William T. Vogt1983 Clarence C. Pell1984 William T. Vogt1985 William T. Vogt1986 Donald H. Newman1987 Donald H. Newman1988 Donald H. Newman1989 Donald H. Newman1990 James L. Van Alen Jr.1991 James L. Van Alen Jr.1992 James L. Van Alen Jr.1993 John McLean1994 John McLean1996 John McLean1997 John McLean1998 John McLean1999 John McLean2000 John McLean2001 John McLean

2002 Robert Pilkington2003 no tournament held2004 Dick Tanfield2005 David Jenkins2006 Gregory Van Schaack2007 Gregory Van Schaack2008 Gregory Van Schaack2009 Gregory Van Schaack2010 Gregory Van Schaack

U.S. Seniors Doubles Champions (U.S. 55’s)1966 S. H. Knox & A. B. Martin1967 W. E. Lingelbach Jr. & William I. Forbes Jr.1968 W. E. Lingelbach Jr. & William I. Forbes Jr.1969 F. S. Mosely Jr. & William F. Talbert 1970 C. Devens & Charles H. Stockton1971 William J. Clothier & William G. Foulke1972 Alastair B. Martin & J. W. Gerard1973 William J. Clothier & Bertram L. O’Neill1974 William E. Lingelbach & William T. Vogt1975 William E. Linglebach & William T. Vogt1976 William E. Linglebach & William T. Vogt1977 William J. Clothier & William T. Vogt1978 William J. Clothier & William T. Vogt1979 Alastair B. Martin & Northrup R. Knox1980 F. Hastings Griffin & William T. Vogt1981 William T. Vogt & J. R. Mirkil1982 F. H. Griffin & William T. Vogt1983 F. H. Griffin & William T. Vogt1984 William T. Vogt & William L. Van Alen Jr.1985 William T. Vogt & William L. Van Alen Jr.1986 F. Hastings Griffin & William L. Van Alen Jr.1987 Donald Newman & Peter East1988 H. D. S. Boenning & Sidney Gorham1989 Donald Newman & F. Hastings Griffin Jr.1990 George H. Bostwick Jr. & William T. Vogt1991 George H. Bostwick Jr. & Clarence C. Pell1992 George H. Bostwick Jr. & John McLean1993 George H. Bostwick Jr. & John McLean1994 George H. Bostwick Jr. & John McLean1996 George H. Bostwick Jr. & John McLean1997 George H. Bostwick Jr. & John McLean1998 George H. Bostwick Jr. & John McLean1999 Sam Howe & Jonathan Pardee2000 George H. Bostwick Jr. & John McLean2001 George H. Bostwick Jr. & John McLean2002 Robert Pilkington & Alex Walsh2003 no tournament held2004 Sam Howe & Howard McMorris2005 David Jenkins & Bill Colegrave

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2006 Gregory Van Schaack & Chris Cline2007 Gregory Van Schaack & Chris Cline2008 Gregory Van Schaack & Chris Cline2009 Gregory Van Schaack & Chris Cline2010 Gregory Van Schaack & Charles Johnstone

World Ladies’ Singles Champions1985 Judy Clarke 1987 Judy Clarke 1989 Penny Fellows 1991 Penny Lumley 1993 Sally Jones1995 Penny Lumley1997 Penny Lumley1999 Penny Lumley2001 Charlotte Cornwallis2003 Penny Lumley2005 Charlotte Cornwallis2007 Charlotte Cornwallis2009 Charlotte Cornwallis2011 Claire Vigrass2013 Claire Vigrass

World Ladies Doubles Champions1985 Judy Clark & Anne Link1987 Lesley Ronaldson & Katrina Allen1989 Alex Garside & Melissa Briggs1991 Sally Jones & Alex Garside1993 Penny Lumley & Charlotte Cornwallis1995 Penny Lumley & Sue Haswell1997 Penny Lumley & Sue Haswell1999 Penny Lumley & Sue Haswell2001 Penny Lumley & Jo Iddles2003 Penny Lumley & Jo Iddles2005 Charlotte Cornwallis & Sue Haswell2007 Charlotte Cornwallis & Penny Lumley2009 Charlotte Cornwallis & Karen Hird2011 Claire Vigrass & Sarah Vigrass2013 Claire Vigrass & Sarah Vigrass

U.S. Ladies’ Singles Champions1984 Leslie Ronaldson1985 Elizabeth Woodthorpe1986 Sally Jones1987 Jane Hyland1988 Jane Lippincott1989 Sally Jones1990 Alice Bartlett1991 Charlotte Cornwallis

1992 Lissen Tutrone1993 Helen Mursell1994 Jane Lippincott1995 Katrina Allen1996 Sue Haswell1997 Penny Lumley1998 Penny Lumley1999 Jane Lippincott2000 Penny Lumley2001 Penny Lumley2002 Penny Lumley2003 Penny Lumley2004 Charlotte Cornwallis2005 Charlotte Cornwallis2006 Charlotte Cornwallis2007 Charlotte Cornwallis2008 Claire Vigrass2009 Charlotte Cornwallis2010 Claire Vigrass2011 Claire Vigrass2012 Claire Vigrass2013 Tara Lumley

U.S. Ladies’ Doubles Champions1984 Lesley Ronaldson & Maggie Wright1985 Julie Talbert & Elizabeth Woodthorpe1986 Sally Jones & Helen Mursell1987 Jane Hyland & Helen Mursell1988 Jane Lippincott & Katherine Wooley1989 Sally Jones & Alexis Warren-Piper1990 Jane Lippincott & Sheila Reilly1991 Catherine Castle & Lissen Thompson1992 Sheila Reilly & Jane Lippincott1993 Jane Lippincott & Helen Mursell1994 Sheila Reilly & Eleanor Douglas1995 Katrina Allen & Karen Toates1996 Sue Haswell & Sheila Reilly1997 Penny Lumley & Evelyn David1998 Penny Lumley & Fiona Deuchar1999 Jane Lippincott & Brenda Sabbag2000 Penny Lumley & Evelyn David2001 Penny Lumley & Jo Iddles2002 Penny Lumley & Evelyn David2003 Penny Lumley & Evelyn David2004 Charlotte Cornwallis & Alex Garside2005 Charlotte Cornwallis & Melissa Grassi2006 Charlotte Cornwallis & Sue Haswell2007 Charlotte Cornwallis & Karen Hird2008 Sue Haswell & Ginny Goodyear2009 Charlotte Cornwallis & Karen Hird

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2010 Claire Vigrass & Frederika Adam2011 Claire Vigrass & Aldona Greenwood2012 Claire Vigrass & Amanda Avedissian2013 Frederika Adam & Karen Hird

U.S. Mixed Doubles Champions1986 Katherine Wooley & Daniel McCorrnick1987 Katherine Wooley & Daniel McCorrnick1988 Katherine Wooley & Daniel McCorrnick1989 Evelyn David & Peter DeSvastich1990 Katherine Wooley & Daniel McCorrnick1991 Alice Bartlett & Peter DeSvastich1992 Lissen Tutrone & Robert McLane1993 Jane Lippincott & Barclay Douglas Jr.1994 no tournament1995 Jane Lippincott & Alex Walsh1996 Jane Lippincott & Alex Walsh1997 Jane Lippincott & Nick Baker1998 Jane Lippincott & Alex Walsh1999 Jane Lippincott & Tiger Riviere2000 no tournament held2001 Jane Lippincott & Josh Bainton2002 Penny Lumley & Kip Curren2003 Jane Lippincott & Gabe Kinzler2004 Jane Lippincott & Gabe Kinzler2005 Sheila Reilly & Bradley Allen2006 Frederika Adam & Gregory Van Schaack2007 Frederika Adam & Gregory Van Schaack2008 Ana Radeljevic & Matt Porter2009 Amy Hayball & Patrick Winthrop2010 Jane Lippincott & Patrick Winthrop2011 Dana Goodyear Kopald & Rich Moroscak2012 Patrick Winthrop & Amanda Avedissian2013 Patrick Winthrop & Sara Lacombe

U.S. Junior Singles Champions1992 A - Drew McGowan (PRC) B - Gabe Kinzler (PRC)1993 A - Drew McGowan (PRC) B - Gabe Kinzler (PRC)1994 A - Drew McGowan (PRC) B - Alex Nagy (PRC)1995 A - Drew McGowan (PRC) B - Alex Nagy (PRC)1996 A - Steve Tomlinson (ENG) B - Alex Nagy (PRC)1997 A - Gabe Kinzler (PRC) B - Peter Pell (NYRT)1998 A - Gabe Kinzler (PRC)

B - Matt Wight (ENG)1999 A - Gabe Kinzler (PRC) B - Rich Greenland (ENG)2000 A - Gabe Kinzler (PRC) B - Rich Greenland (ENG)2001 A - not played B - Frank Curren (NTC)2002 A - Barney Tanfield (PRC) B - Tom Weaver (ENG)2003 A - Pat Winthrop (NTC) B - Dave Hampton (NTC)2004 Pat Winthrop (NTC)2005 Camden Riviere (ATC)2006 Pat Winthrop (NTC)2007 Pat Winthrop (NTC)2008 A - Thomas Pickin (NTC) B - George Handy III (ATC)2009 Pat Winthrop (NTC)2010 Dylan Ward (PRC)2011 Christian Thorndike (ATC)2012 Paul Monaghan (PRC)2013 Paul Monaghan (PRC)

U.S. Junior Doubles Lieb Cup Champions2000 Josh Bainton & Peter Fagan 2001 Bradley Allen & Frank Curren2002 Mary Livingston & Bradley Allen2003 Dylan Aldrich & Frank Curren2004 Pat Winthrop & Tom Weaver2005 Pat Winthrop & Tom Weaver2006 Tom Pickin & Alex White2007 Pat Winthrop & Alex Rodzianko2008 Paul Monaghan & Caroline Lippincott2009 Christian Thorndike & Jacob Mason2010 Jacob Mason & Justin Bartenbach2011 Caroline Lippincott & Jacob Mason2013 Ben Boddington & Erik Barker

U.S. Parent/Child Doubles Champions1976 William T. Vogt & William T. Vogt Jr. (PRC)1977 William T. Vogt & Peter Vogt (PRC)1978 William T. Vogt & William T. Vogt Jr. (PRC)1979 William T. Vogt & Peter Vogt (PRC)1980 William T. Vogt & William T. Vogt Jr. (PRC)1981 William T. Vogt & Peter Vogt (PRC)1982 William T. Vogt & William T. Vogt Jr. (PRC)1983 George deB. Bell & George deB. Bell Jr. (PRC)1984 George deB. Bell & George deB. Bell Jr. (PRC)1985 William T. Vogt & William T. Vogt Jr. (PRC)

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1986 George deB. Bell & George deB. Bell Jr. (PRC)1987 W. Fairbaims & W. Fairbairns (ENG)1988 George deB. Bell & George deB. Bell Jr. (PRC)1989 G. H. Bostwick Jr. & G. H. Bostwick III (NYRT)1990 George deB. Bell & George deB. Bell Jr. (PRC)1991 William J. Clothier & Morris W. Clothier (PRC)1992 A - William J. Clothier & Morris W. Clothier (PRC) B - Andy Kinzler & Gabe Kinzler (PRC)1993 A - William J. Clothier & Morris W. Clothier (PRC) B - Vincent Maiello & Mathew Maiello (PRC)1994 A - Sam Sammis III & Jesse Sammis IV (NYRT) B - Vincent Maiello & Mathew Maiello (PRC)1995 A - Sam Sammis III & Jesse Sammis IV (NYRT)1996 A - Andy Kinzler & Gabe Kinzler (PRC) B - Dick Tanfield & Barney Tanfield (PRC)1997 A - Robert Devens & Bob Devens (TUX) B - Peter DeSvastich & Derek DeSvastich (TUX)1998 A - R. Seymour-Mead & T. Seymour-Mead (ENG) B - Simon Aldrich & Dylan Aldrich (NYRT)1999 A - Andy Kinzler & Gabe Kinzler (PRC) B - Peter DeSvastich & Derek DeSvastich (TUX)2000 A - Dick Tanfield & Barney Tanfield (PRC) B - Simon Aldrich & Dylan Aldrich (NYRT)2001 A - Dick Tanfield & Barney Tanfield (PRC) B - Simon Aldrich & Dylan Aldrich (NYRT)2002 Dick Tanfield & Barney Tanfield (PRC)2003 Dick Tanfield & Barney Tanfield (PRC)2004 Dick Tanfield & Barney Tanfield (PRC)2005 Rhett Riviere & Camden Riviere (ATC)2006 Alec Monaghan & Paul Monaghan (PRC)2007 Otto McGowan & Drew McGowan (PRC)2008 A - George Handy II & George Handy III (ATC) B - George Handy II & Alex Handy (ATC)2009 A - Beth Winthrop & Pat Winthrop (NTC) B - Alec Monaghan & Paul Monaghan (PRC)2010 A. Gordon McMorris & Howard McMorris (NYRT)2011 Patrick Winthrop & Beth Winthrop (NTC)2012 Chris Sonne & Nick Sonne (TUX)

U.S. 40’s Singles Champions 1993 Peter Clement 1994 Sam Howe 1995 Charlie Johnstone 1996 Peter Clement 1997 Peter Clement 1998 Peter DeSvastich 1999 Gregory Van Schaack 2000 Simon Aldrich 2001 Simon Aldrich 2002 Simon Aldrich

2003 Simon Aldrich 2004 Simon Aldrich2005 Simon Aldrich2006 George deB. Bell Jr.2007 Peter Hill2008 Peter Hill2009 Guy Devereux2010 John Motz2011 Bill Barker2012 Rich Moroscak2013 Lex Miron

U.S. 40’s Doubles Champions1993 Peter Clement & James Van Alen1994 Charles Johnstone & Robert Manice1995 Peter Clement & Jonathan Pardee1996 Peter Clement & Jonathan Pardee1997 Peter Clement & Jonathan Pardee1998 Greg Van Schaack & Robert Manice1999 Charles Johnstone & Barclay Douglas2000 Simon Aldrich & Peter DeSvastich2001 Simon Aldrich & Peter DeSvastich2002 Simon Aldrich & Peter DeSvastich2003 Simon Aldrich & Peter DeSvastich2004 Peter Vogt & Peter Hill2005 Bruce Manson & Gregory Van Schaack2006 George deB. Bell Jr. & Rob McLane2007 Chris Cline & Charlie Johnstone2008 Norris Jordan & Ted Manges2009 Guy Devereux & Rich Moroscak2010 John Motz & Bill Barker2011 Alexis Hombrecher & Lex Miron2012 Rich Moroscak & Bill Barker2013 Lex Miron & Simon Aldrich

U.S. 50’s Singles Champions1993 Sam Howe1994 G.H. Bostwick Jr.1995 John McLean 1996 Sam Howe 1997 Robert Pilkington 1998 Sam Howe 1999 John McLean 2000 Gregory Van Schaack 2001 Gregory Van Schaack 2002 Sam Howe 2003 Robert Pilkington 2004 Sam Howe2005 Gregory Van Schaack2006 Gregory Van Schaack

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2007 Bruce Manson2008 George Bell2009 Simon Aldrich2010 Greg Van Schaack2011 Simon Aldrich2012 Steve Hufford2013 William Maltby

U.S. 50’s Doubles Champions2005 James Wharton & Charles Johnstone2006 Paul Sauerborn & Rick Preston2007 Gregory Van Schaack & Charlie Johnstone2008 George Bell & Simon Aldrich2009 Simon Aldrich & Charles Johnstone2010 Simon Aldrich & Charles Johnstone2011 Simon Aldrich & Charles Johnstone2012 Ted Manges & Norris Jordan2013 Charles Johnstone & Simon Aldrich

U.S. 60’s Singles Champions 1993 Peter East 1994 Peter East 1995 G. H. Bostwick Jr.1996 G. H. Bostwick Jr.1997 G. H. Bostwick Jr.1998 John McLean 1999 John McLean 2000 John McLean 2001 John McLean 2002 Sam Howe 2003 Sam Howe 2004 Peter DeSvastich2005 Dick Tanfield2006 Rick Preston2007 Peter DeSvastich2008 Dick Tanfield2009 Gregory Van Schaack2010 Gregory Van Schaack2011 Gregory Van Schaack2012 Gregory Van Schaack2013 Gregory Van Schaack

U.S. 60’s Doubles Champions

2006 Rick Preston & Tom Rowe2007 Jonathan Pardee & Alex Walsh2008 Peter DeSvastich & Dick Tanfield2009 Gregory Van Schaack & Peter Clement2010 Gregory Van Schaack & Peter Clement2011 Gregory Van Schaack & Peter Clement2012 Gregory Van Schaack & Peter Clement2013 Gregory Van Schaack & Peter Clement

U.S. 70’s SIngles Champions2011 John McLean2012 Michael Flinn2013 Michael Flinn

U.S. 70’s Doubles Champions2011 John McLean & Pete Bostwick2013 Frank Oliveira & J. Beresford Packham

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Thanks in large part to the opening of the Chicago court and the attendant enthusiasm of the Chicago members for the game, the number of USCTA members grew to 804 in 2012-2013. This is an all-time high for USCTA membership and an increase of nearly a hundred members from last year.

There are currently 778 USCTA members who are in the RTO handicap system, 716 men and 62 women. Of those, 50 do not have a current handicap. For the other 728 members, the handicap breakdown is as follows:

Handicap Number 0-19.9 33 20-29.9 83 30-39.9 129 40-49.9 178 50-59.9 159

60-69.9 84 70-79.9 47 80+ 15

Our membership dues and the proceeds from our auction are the primary source of the revenue that funds the operation of the USCTA. So, with your help, we are able to publish this Annual Report and the monthly newsletter Chase The First; maintain a website at www.uscourttennis.org.; provide prize money for our professionals and medals for our amateurs; and support the development of junior players and the game in general. This year the USCTA also provided funds to Boston to help with its court renovation project. None of this would have been possible without your dues and other generous contributions. Thank you for your support.

In the past, the period of your annual USCTA membership has coincided with the playing season so that memberships expired in June. However, this caused problems as far as determining eligibility for early season USCTA tournaments because many clubs did not bill USCTA dues until after the season had started. To solve this problem, USCTA memberships will now expire at the end of the calendar year. So, when you pay your dues in the fall of 2013, your membership allows you to participate in USCTA events up until December 31, 2014. This will allow you to pay your dues when your club bills you in the fall without concern that your membership has lapsed.

Please encourage beginning players at your club to join the USCTA. We thank you for your continued interest and support. We look forward to seeing you on the courts and at some of our many functions throughout the year.

Respectfully submitted,

Peter A. Vogt

USCTA Membership Report 2012-2013

Peter Vogt (Membership Secretary)

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USCTA Membership InformationAs stated in the Bylaws of the United States Court Tennis Association: “Any person, club, or unincorporated association may be elected to membership upon the approval of the Membership Committee and the Board of Governors.”The United States Court Tennis Association offers annual membership in the following categories:

FULL MEMBER: $75Full membership privileges

JUNIOR MEMBER: $25Full membership privileges available to those under 25 years of age, or attending school or college

OVERSEAS MEMBER: $35Full membership privileges available to non-American citizens living abroad

Because dues are only part of what keeps this Association going, the Membership Committee and the Board continue to offer additional special categories of membership. Those considering membership in the United States Court Tennis Association are urged to consider these special categories and discuss the benefits of each category with their USCTA representative.

CONTRIBUTING MEMBER: $100 (in addition to the annual dues)PATRON: $500BENEFACTOR: $1,000

CHARTER MEMBERS

W. AndersonGeorge F. Baker, Jr.E. Mauran Beals John C. Bell, Jr. Crawford Blagden G. H. Bostwick W. A. Coolidge A. L. Corey E. B. Coxe IIIC. S. Cutting Fulton Cutting

F. F. de Rham, Jr.Charles DevensW. Palmer DixonGeorge DwightE. M. EdwardsC. FrothinghamR. L. Gerry, Jr.R. Grant IIIN. R. Knox Seymour H. KnoxT. I. Laughlin

W. E. Lingelbach, Jr.A. B. MartinE. B. MartinH. C. McClintockRobert S. MillenH. R. MixwellF. S. Moseley, Jr.D. A. NewhallC. C. PellOgden PhippsF. G. B. Roche

Francis X. ShieldsChas. M. StocktonJ. H. Van AlenW.L. Van AlenJohn Hay WhitneyG. W. WightmanWilliam C. Wright

LIFE MEMBERS

The Right Honorable Lord Aberdare William J. ClothierWilliam G. FitzgeraldEdward J. Hughes

Northrup R. KnoxAlastair B. MartinAnthony P. NegrettiBertram L. O’Neill

Chris RonaldsonJohn E. SlaterThe Tennis & Rackets AssociationWilliam L. Van Alen

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Tracey AbermanSamuel AbernathyAlexander AcquavellaNicholas AcquavellaKeene AddingtonAlexandr AimetteAitor AldazabalSimon AldrichJoan AllemanBradley AllenPeter AlofsinDiego AlvaradoDavis AndersonVincent AndrewsSilas Anthiny IIISilas Anthony JrMatti AntillaI. Alexander AntonJames Ardery JrChase ArnoldChristian ArrizJoseph AshmanTony AshmoreCharles AyresJim AyresGordon BairdHarold BaldwinBill BarkerErik BarkerJacob BarkerThorold BarkerGary BarnesJoseph BarnettRichard BartlettDavid BartonC Nathan BattleGraham BaylyHarold BeachamGregory BeardJohn BeineckeGeorge BellPeter BenderG. Spencer BergerChris BernabeiDavid BerrySean BerryEric BertlesonMichelle BettinJames BianchiWilliam BickfordWilliam Bickford Jr

John BigelowWilliam BlalockIvan BlasChristopher BlierChristopher BlundinBen BoddingtonDavid BoenningDick BoenningEmily BoenningRussel BoggessPaul BolsterJohn BorlandCharles BostwickPete BostwickThomas BostwickLaura BostwickCharles Bostwick JrAvery BourkeGarrett BowdenJohn BoyleTimothy BradleyMatthew BreurParker BrickleyRichard BrickleyJoseph BrickmanThomas BristoweWilliam BristoweWilliam BroadbentPaul BrookeJohn BroussardAndrew BrownJack BrownLarry BrownArthur BrowneEric BrownellRobery BryanMatthew BrysonCharles BuaronCameron BuettnerConnor BuettnerRobert BuettnerAlan BulleySusan BulleyChristian BullittChad BurdetteBen BurgessWilliam BurginPeter BurkeJames BurkeJames BusterudErienne Cabillon

Zach CafritzMarco CaggainoAdrian CamachoCothran CampbellAngus CampbellRoss CannPeter CannonJoseph CappellaJuan CappellaRyan CareyRob CarlsonDavid CarringtonThomas CarrollJohn CarrollKathleen CarsonChris CasazzaVernon CassinJohn CassisJames CathcartHenry CatoBarry CerfBruce ChafeeArthur ChapmanPeter ChapmanBosset ChaudrySteven ChickPeter CiprianoKevin ClancyPhillip ClappSam ClappPeter ClementChristopher ClineEvelyn ClothierMorris ClothierAthol CochraneAnders CohenMichael ColeWalter ColesStephen ColumbiaGifford CombsDavid ConnellyWilliam ConnorsGiles Conway-GordonBen CookRobert CookChristopher CookJohnny CookDavid CooperElise CoreyCraig CorranceJames Cowperthwait

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James CrandellJohn CrawfordHarry CrosbyJonathan CrowellBeth CurrenFrancis CurrenLeigh CurryMcneil CurryHoward CushingAlex DaighJohn DamonPeter DamonCharles DanielsDryw DanielsonRobert DaumEvelyn DavidSheppard DavisJohn DawsonCharles De CastejaCharles De ChabaneixEtienne De La ValettePhilip De LobkowiczDaniel De RouletJamie De YoungWalter DeaneRobert DeansBrian DearnleyWarren DempseyFred DentPriscilla DepreePeter DesvastichBrian DettmannGuy DevereuxStephen DevoeDan DibartolomeoEleanor DickRonald DickSam DickermanJoshua DinesJamie DodderidgeCarl DoergeRory DommChristine DonovanDavid DonovanMichael DouglasJustin DoyleWilliam DoyleMason DrakeArthur DranePeter DunneMathew DupeeRichard DurkesMarion DurstOliver DuttonPeter East

Russell EchlovRobert EdmondsJohn EdwardsEamon EganJoseph EhrlichGeoff EllisBrit ElmoreAlenandra EscherMax EsserySamuel EvansStephen Evans-FrekeValerie Evans-FrekeMartha EverettDouglas EwingKeith FaganRoss FairbanksScott FarnesiStephen FarrellyKip FawcettSteven FazziniRussell FearingClark FetridgeMichael FishmanAverell FiskJay FitzgibbonsCharles FlifletMichael FlinnJon FloraAlex ForbesCecilia ForbesLucien ForbesRobert ForbesDavid B FordDavid S FordWinfield ForemanKen FortonWilliam FoshayLincoln FrankFrancis FreemanVictor FrezzaDavid FriedmanTimothy FulhamDavid FunkMichael GaleDaniel GardellaNeil GarofanoGarrett GatesJonathan GauntMark GeallJames GeddesRobert GeddesChris GeorgeAdam GerchenRalph GerraJohn Gibbs

Daniel GilbraneRichard GilderJames GimbelPaul GirouxRobert GoerganRick GoldNicholas GoodmanVirginia GoodyearDana Goodyear-KopaldHarsha GopalGenie GordonAlan GordonSidney GorhamDennis GrabowJack GrahamMark GrahamHelen GrassiTemple GrassiCarl GravesThaddeus GrayJames GreenwoodRichard GriffithBenjamin GriswoldAmy GrossDee GrossGreg GrossArchie GwathmeyLouis HabinaChester HallBooth HalloranBryan HaltermannEd HamiltonSam HamiltonDevens HamlenWilson HandlerGeorge HandyDon HannanPaul HarkinsRobin HarkinsJohn HarringtonRobert HarringtonZach HarringtonMike HarrisCotton HarroldTyler HathawayJohn HavensBob HayRyan HayesPatrick HaynesBrook HazeltonAndrew HeaneyBrad HearshGeordie HebardCharles HeenanO. J. Heestand

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O. J. Heestand JrChris HeffernanKirk HeilbrunGardine HempelShawn HerlihyEllen HermannHoward HickeyLawrence HicksHenry HilebrandBrian HillPeter HillVu HoangCharles HodgesRomer HolleranWilliam HolmbergPatricia HomerBill HookJeff HorineThomas HornbakerBreton HornblowerRobert HottensenRalph HoweSam HoweEric HoyleLawrence HoyleMarty HublitzSteve HuffordEd HughesChris HugheyPeter HumphreyMichael HunterChris HurdDaniel HutchinsonBlair HuttonJames HuttonMatt HydePeter ImberNigel IngramAdam InselbuchElihu InselbuchJohn IoleNathaniel JacksonRakesh JasaniCarl JenkinsJonathan JensenRobert JohnstonCharles JohnstoneGraham JonesNorris JordanLoren KaganBruce KatzCharlie KatzHorace KeeseyMichael KeiserMitchell Kelley

David KillebrewAndrew KingDavid KingMarty KinsellaAndrew KinzlerJonathan KitchenRobert KneipCasey KokosJonathan KondrackiWesley KoontzThomas KorossySara LacombeThomas LacostaJohn LambrosPeter LanctotPatrick LandersJohn LandrethStuart LansingJonathan LarkenEric LarsenDaniel LaukitisBen LawrenceAndreas LazarBrendan LeblancChristopher LeffingwellJ.P. LegerSandy LeightonMarc LewinsteinJohn LewisCharles LibbyMark LindblomAdam LindenmannCaroline LippincottJane LippincottDavid LittleAnne LivingstonMary LivingstonPhoebe LivingstonGain Lo FaroHakkan LonaeusMatthew LongleyKenneth LoveLark LoveringKevin LuzakJohn MacaskillAlexander C. MacCormickAlexander M.C. MacCormickIan MacDonaldDavid MacDonaldAmy MacMillanHorace MacVaughAnne MaddenJohn MadzinJason MagnaChris Mahan

Alice MahoneyVincent MaielloMarian MakinsMagda MalakPeter MallisonHugh MaloneFrederick MaloneWilliam MaltbyTed MangesBruce MansonAlexander MarchessiniMichael MartinRobin MartinTed MartinMark MashburnCharles MathesonScott MatisonDavid MatthewsHarrison MatthewsPaul MattocksJustin MayKeith MayesMac McAndrewDaniel McBrideJoseph McCannThomas McCarthyJake McCrayJames McDermottConnie McDonnellMichael McElroyDavid McFaddenJake McFaddenThomas McGinnisAndrew McGowanChristopher McGowanClarence McGowan JrAlan McHughCameron McKinneyJames McLainRobert McLaneJames McLarenWilliam McLaughlinJohn McLeanRobert McLeanLindsay McManusHoward McMorrisEdward McNallyAndrew McNallyJohn McNamaraJohn McNamara JrDaniel McSweeneyHarry McVickarJohn MearsJoshua MedeirosJohn Medgysey

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Peter MedgyseyEthan MeersChris MeigherJason MengelPhilip MengelTodd MeringoffMichele MerrickKeith MerrillScott MerrillHoward MertzRichard MeyerGraham MichenerWoody MillenHenry MillerAlex MiralLex MironMatthew MitchellAnne MonahanChristopher MooreJames MooreMichael MooreWilliam MooreMaria MoringoTodd MorleyRichard MoroscakBrent MorrisWhitten MorrisStephen MossYiannis MostrousKornelia MostrousChase MotzJohn MotzKris MotzNoah MotzTristan MotzGerry MountMichael MoyerGary MulterNancy MulterJohn MurphyPatrick MurphyDaniel NaglerAlex NagyClement NapolitanoPetra NapolitanoCharles NeuhauserMax Niederste-OstholtYanni NikollaBurton NoahJonathan NoelDavid NolanGregg NourjianChristian OberbeckJoe O’ConnorRodney O’Connor

Gordon OdgenEric OkenFrank OliveiraJohn OlsenBrian OwensJ.B. PackhamMichael PaoliniTimothy PapaLucien PapouchadoDan PaquetteWade PaquinJonathan PardeeTed PardoeRichard ParryGlenn PartridgeJohn PattonJp PattonBell PaulGregory PearceParker PearsonHaven PellPeter Pell JrPeter Pell SrRaymond PepiMatthew PettinelliRobert PettyMark PhilpottScott PhilpottOgden PhippsThomas PickinRobert PilkingtonElizabeth PingpankPiers PlayfairJames Plowden-WardlawRichard PoholekElliott PoolMatt PorterRidge PorterPam PostKurt PoultonRobert PowerJohn PrennRichard PrestonRobert PriceThomas PriceWesley PriceFrederick PrinceKathy PughAndrew PurcellMelissa PurcellMorgan PurvisHans PuschSean QuinnJc RabyTedford Radway

William RandWilliam Rand SrStephen RaslavichGeorge RazookPeter ReadVerne ReadWilliam ReesPeter RegnaAnthony ReillySheila ReillyConnor ReillyChase RichterSteven RichterLuis RinaldiJames RitchieBill RivesRhett RiviereJames RivkinDavid RobbAndrew RobertsAlexander RodziankoChauncie RodziankoPaul RodziankoPeter RoesslerPeter RohrPhilip RooneyAlan RoseBrewer RoweThomas RoweWilliam RoyanSteve RozekBettina RuckelshausAlan RutherfurdDuncan RutherfurdRichard RyanSteven RyanEitan SaboSteve SaderJesse Sammis IIIJesse Sammis IVEiki SatakePaul SauerbornVal SauriJohn SaxeJay SchochetChris SchutzJames SchwalmSuzanne SchwartzWilliam SchwarzeChris ScottDaniel ScottAndrew SegalJericho SeguinJoshua SeguinHoward Seitz

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John SeitzEric ShabshelowitzPhil ShannonMatt SharnoffHarry ShawKevin SheaHarry ShealyDoug ShearJoseph SheenanRobert SheppardWilliam ShettlePaul ShiverickThomas ShumakerThomas Shumaker JrThomas ShumanAnne ShumanRobert SilvayEric SilvermanTalbot SimondsWillie SimondsWill Simonds JrSara SirnaMark SlaterKrzysztof SliwaPatrick SloaneWalter SmerconishColgate SmithHank SmithScilla SmithAnthony SmithieChuck SnyderKen SofferChristian SonneNick SonneAlvar SoosaarArnold SpanglerChristopher SpanglerAlex SpenceJoseph SperaGuy SpierBaird StandishPaul StavrakosMary StevensJennie StevensonMike StevensonJohn Mclean StewartHume SteyerIan SteyerPhillip StocktonDacre StokerParker StokerMatthew SturgisMichael SullivanHenderson SuppleeOgden Sutro

Gary SwantnerDavid SweetTom SwiftJay TackettRichard TanfieldChristopher TaubeJohn TaylorDavid TedeschiDavid TeitelbaumPaul TennantClarke ThomasAshley Thomas LenihanWilliam ThompsonBaker ThompsonWesley ThornburghJohn ThortonHugh TilneyAndrew TimmermanBardyl TiranaJ.M. TomainoWalter TomensonPeter TonissiJay TreesPaul TromblyWilliam TuckerRoger TuckermanRobert TyszkowskiEdward UlmannBradley UrsprungDonald UtroskaRyan VaileDonald ValentineJames Van Alen IIJames Van Alen JrVechten Van BurgerAlfred Van LiewErrett Van NiceGuy Van PeltGreg Van SchaakWalton Van WinkleChad VandiverBauer VaughtersFrancois VerglasNicolas VictoirAnthony VillaDaniel VilliersRahul VinnakotaDieter VoeglelePeter VogtPj VogtCharles Von WeiseEdward WadsworthPeter WadsworthEdward WagnerSydney Waldron

Alexander WalshDenis WalshLucas WalshJulia WardFred WarrenCarl Weatherley-WhitePeter WebsterBenjamin WebsterD Reed WebsterAddison WestJames WhartonJames WhitallArthur WhitcombRobert WhiteBill WhiteMartin WhitmerJonathan WhitneySchulyer WickesBruce WilcoxDent WilkensDonald Wilkinzon IIIDonald Wilkinson JrScott WillardSpike WillcocksBenson WilsonCharles WilsonTom WilsonNoah WimmerGeorge WintersteenJeremy WintersteenBeth WinthropPat WinthropRobert WoodChas WoodwardGiles WrenchKurt WulfekuhlerRobert WyckoffPaige YagerPJ YeatmanJesse YoungTristan YoungJules ZacherMichael ZiatykJames Zug

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International Clubs and AssociationsAUSTRALIAAustralian Real Tennis AssociationChairman: Henry Turnbullc/o The Royal Melbourne Tennis Club18 Sherwood StreetRichmond, Victoria 3121e: [email protected]

Ballarat Tennis ClubLarter Street Ballarat, Victoria 3350e: [email protected] Professional: Brett MacFarlane

Hobart Tennis Club45 Davey Street Hobart, Tasmania 7000e: [email protected] Professional: Barry Toates

The Royal Melbourne Tennis Club18 Sherwood Street Richmond, Victoria 3121e: [email protected] Professional: Frank Filippelli

FRANCEComité Français du Jeu de Courte PaumePresident: Jacques Pouyot2 Passage Ronsin77300 Fontainebleaue: [email protected]

Cercle du Jeu de Paume de FontainebleauPalais National77300 Fontainebleaue: [email protected] Professional: Eric Delloye

Jeu de Paume & Squash de Bordeaux369 Avenue de Verdun33700 Merignace: [email protected] Professional: Paul Knox

Société Sportive du Jeu de Paume et de Racquets74 ter Rue LauristonParis 75016e: [email protected] Professional: Angus Williams

Jeu de Paumme de Navarre19 rue General Dauture64000 Paue: [email protected]

IRELANDIrish Real Tennis AssociationChairman: Cees de Bondt e: [email protected]

THE NETHERLANDSThe Dutch Real Tennis AssociationChairman: Theo Bollermane: [email protected]

ENGLANDThe Tennis and Rackets AssociationChief Executive: Chris Daviesc/o The Queen’s ClubPalliser RoadLondon, W14 9EQe: [email protected]

Bristol & Bath ClubBeggar Bush Playing FieldsAbbots Leigh RoadBristol, BS8 3QDe: [email protected] Professional: Kevin King

Cambridge University Court Tennis CourtGrange RoadCambridge, CB3 9DJe: [email protected] Professionals: Kees Ludekens

Canford SchoolWimborne Minster Dorset, BH21 3ADe: [email protected] Professional: Steve Ronaldson

Falkland Palace Royal Tennis ClubFalkland Palace Royal Tennis ClubFalkland, Fife KY15 7BUAll enquiries to: Peter Cahusace: [email protected]

Hardwick HouseWhitchurch,Reading Berkshire, RG8 7RBAll enquiries to: Michael Parsonse: [email protected]

Hatfield House Tennis Clubc/o Fore Street LodgeHatfield House Old Hatfield, Herts, AL9 5NFe: [email protected] Professionals: Jon Dawes

Holyport Real Tennis ClubHolyport StreetHolyport,Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 2JRe: [email protected]

The Hyde Tennis ClubWalditchBridport, Dorset DT6 4LBe: [email protected] Professional: Ben Ronaldson

Jesmond Dene Tennis ClubMatthew BankJesmondNewcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 3REe: [email protected] Professional: Paul Hetherington

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Leamington Tennis Court Club50 Bedford Street Leamington Spa Warks. CV32 5DTe: [email protected] Professional: Kevin Sheldon

M.C.C. (Lord’s)The Tennis Court,MMC, Lords GroundSt. Johns Wood, London, NW8 8QNe: [email protected] Professional: Adam Phillips

The Manchester Tennis & Racquet Club33 Blackfriars Road Salford 3, Manchester, M3 7AQ e: [email protected] Professional: Steve Brokenshaw

Middlesex University Real Tennis ClubThe Millennium Real Tennis CourtMiddlesex UniversityHendon Campus2 Campus WayHendon, London NW4 4JFe: [email protected] Professional: Matty Ronaldson

Moreton Morell Tennis Court ClubMoreton Morrell Warwick, Warks, CV35 9ALe: [email protected] Professional: Tom Granville

The Newmarket & Suffolk Real Tennis ClubFitzroy Street Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 OJWe: [email protected] Professional: Andrew Knibbs

The Oratory SchoolThe Sports CentreThe Oratory School, Woodcote, Berks. RG8 0PJe: [email protected] Professional: Andy Chinneck

Oxford University Tennis Courtc/o Merton CollegeMerton StreetOxford, 0X1 4JDe: [email protected] Professional: Andrew Davis

Petworth House Tennis CourtEstate Yard Petworth HousePetworth, Sussex GU28 0DUe: [email protected] Professional: Chris Bray

Prested Hall Racket ClubFeering Nr KelvedonEssex, CO5 9EEe: [email protected] Professional: Ricardo Smith

The Queen’s ClubPalliser Road London, W14 9EQe: [email protected] Professional: Andrew Lyons

Radley Collegec/o Sports Center Radley CollegeAbington, Oxfordshire OX14 2HUe: [email protected] Professional: Chris Ronaldson,

The Royal Tennis CourtHampton Court PalaceSurrey, KT8 9AUe: [email protected] Professional: Nick Wood

Seacourt Tennis ClubVictoria AvenueHayling Island, Hants, PO11 9AJe: [email protected] Professional: Danny Jones

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONInternational Real Tennis Professionals AssociationChief Executive: Susie Falknere: [email protected]

The Next Generation…waiting for a court…Photo by Michel Do

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USCTA Club Directory 2013-2014AIKENAiken Tennis Club146 Newberry Street SWAiken, SC 29801(803) 648-2152 (803) 648-3531 faxe: [email protected]: Dacre Stoker

BOSTONTennis & Racquet Club939 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02115 (617) 536-4630 (617) 247-1978 faxe: [email protected]: Jimmy Burke, Tony Hollins

CHICAGOThe Racquet Club of Chicago1365 North Dearborn ParkwayChicago, IL 60610 (312) 642-1431e: [email protected]: John Cashman, Steve Virgona, Will Hopton

LAKEWOODGeorgian CourtGeorgian Court UniversityLakewood, NJ(610) 212-4301All enquiries to: Schuyler Wickese: [email protected]

LONG ISLANDGreentreeManhasset, Long Island (Private)All enquiries to: Peter DiBonaventura(203) 255-5605e: [email protected]

NEWPORTNational Tennis Club194 Bellevue Avenue Newport, RI 02840 (401) 849-6672 (401) 846-1671 faxe: pros@nationaltennisclub.orgwww.nationaltennisclub.orgProfessionals: Rich Smith, Sergio Lopez

NEW YORKRacquet & Tennis Club370 Park Avenue New York, NY 10022(212) 753-9727(212) 980-7180 faxe: [email protected]: Mike Gooding, Barney Tanfield, James Stout

PHILADELPHIARacquet Club of Philadelphia215 S. 16th Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215) 772-1544(215) 557-6326 faxe: [email protected]: Rob Whitehouse, John Lumley

TUXEDO PARKTuxedo ClubTuxedo Park, NY 10987 (845) 351-7345(845) 351-7309 faxe: [email protected]: Tim Chisholm, Josh Dodgson

WASHINGTONInternational Tennis Club1800 Old Meadow RoadMcLean, VA 22102(703) 556-8801e: [email protected]: Ivan Ronaldson

UNITED STATES COURT TENNIS ASSOCIATION

Annual Report2012-2013

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Haven has stepped down as Chairman of the

United States Court Tennis Preservation Foundation

to pursue a sixth career as a writer/blogger --

www.libertyPell.com (irreverent look at US politics)

and www.WellPlayed.US (the games we play and how

they shape the lives we lead) -- with our thanks

for three decades of looking after court tennis.

Jonathan H. PardeeAugust 29, 2013

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