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2008 Southern Junior Cup Team Announced

2008 Southern Junior Cup 12s Team
Girls 12s	Boys 12s
1. Caroline Fruge	1. Charlton Boyd
2. Elizabeth Allen Hotard	2. Andy Wang
3. Caroline Brinson	3. Kody Anderson
12s Coach:  Francisco Acuna
Southern Junior Cup 14-18s Team
Girls 14s	Boys 14s
1. Mary Meyers	1. Jordan Daigle
2. Frances Altick	2. Hobie Hotard
3. Catherine Worley	3. Thomas Mayronne
Girls 16s	Boys 16s
1. Hayley Everett	1. John Woodard
2. Hannah Durham	2. Connor Winkler
3. Carley Wahlborg	3. Lex Pierre
Girls 18s	Boys 18s
1. Lauren Mira	1. Matthew Zachary
2. Sidney Bruscato	2. Craig Wiltz
3. Isadora Bickham	3. John Michaelis
14-18s Coaches:  Johnny Wahlborg and Grady Wilson

2008 Southern Junior Cup Player Information

08 Southern Junior Cup Reimbursement Form

Heat and Hydration Concerns for Tennis Players

Team Southern Captures the 2008 Intersectional Title in Shreveport
Three of Louisiana’s top players in the nation were selected to represent the South at Intersectionals in Shreveport.  Lauren Mira, Garrett Brasseaux and Robert Verzaal were on the team that put the South into the championship, which they won against Southern California.  Currently, both Robert and Garrett are in the top 60 in the national standings; 42 and 52 respectively.  Lauren, who suffered an ankle sprain during the event, is at 40 in the national standings.  The LTA Board and Junior Tennis Council congratulate these three outstanding players for their selection to the Intersectional team.

Meyers and Simon win the Gold at the 14s Zonals Team Championships
Mary Meyers and Elaine Simon were on the STA Zonals team that captured 1^st place in the Gold Division at the recent 14s Zonals Championships in Huntsville, Alabama.  They beat another Southern team to win the title.  Congratulations Mary and Elaine!

The True Reward of Tennis
Rick Meyers, Chairman of Junior Tennis Council of Abilene, Texas wrote the following article that clearly explains the gift of tennis.  This article appeared in the February 3^rd issue of the Abilene Reporter-News.  This article was shared by Drew Meyers. - More

Garrett Brasseaux wins Boys 16s Southern Closed
Without dropping a set, Garrett Brasseaux of Covington, won the Boys 16s Southern Closed Championships in Rome, Georgia.  His championship title qualifies him for the second consecutive year, for a spot on the STA Intersectional Team.  Garrett and his teammates claimed the Intersectional title for the South last year!

Congratulations to the 2008 Louisiana Junior Qualifying Champions

Girls 18s:  Nancy Worley	Boys 18s:  Charlie Jones
Girls 16s:  Hayley Everett	Boys 16s:  Garrett Brasseaux
Girls 14s:  Frances Altick	Boys 14s:  Jordan Daigle
Girls 12s:  Caroline Fruge	Boys 12s:  Cameron Andry
Girls 10s:  Abbey Altick	Boys 10s:  Silvio Cocito-Monoc

Southern Closed Endorsement List - Updated 06/08/08

SOUTHERN CLOSED ENDORSEMENT LIST INFORMATION

Explanation of what it means to be an Endorsed Player and an Alternate to the Southern Closed

PLEASE READ ADDITION/REVISION TO THE JUNIOR RANKING REGULATIONS
A recent revision of the Junior Ranking Regulations regarding the waiver policy for Junior Qualifying was passed by the Executive Committee on 3/30/08.
See the addition to the current waiver policy: Junior Ranking Regulations # 9, c which is bold and highlighted.

Louisiana had two top finishers at the 14s Girls National Championships held in March ’08.  Finishing 4^th was Mary Meyers from Shreveport and in 5^th place, Frances Altick from Monroe.  Congratulations to Mary and Frances on a great tournament!

2007 FINAL JUNIOR RANKINGS

Three Louisiana Juniors finish on top at the 12s National Open held at the YMCA in Baton Rouge, February 16-20.
Thomas Mayronne of Monroe, captured the 12s National Open singles title held at the YMCA in Baton Rouge, February 16-20. Thomas also reached the doubles  semifinals, with partner Cameron Andry.
Thomas was the 9^th seed going into the tournament and defeated the #1, 4, 2, and a fellow 9 seed on his way to the championship.  He defeated #2 seed David Parker, from Anderson, S.C., 6-3, 6-1 in the finals.  Thomas also reached the semifinals of the doubles with his partner Cameron Andry, from Baton Rouge.
Congratulations Thomas on your singles championship and congratulations to you and Cameron on your doubles play! 
Brenna Keller of Mandeville had a great tournament before falling to Courtney Williams of Birmingham in the finals of the backdraw.  Congratulations Brenna!

Players, parents and coaches please take time to read very carefully the 2008 Junior Ranking regulations that are posted on the junior page at www.louisianatennis.com  and in the 2008 yearbook.  There are several changes- both additions and deletions to the regulations from last year.  Please familiarize yourself with the ranking regulations and check the website often, as changes to the regulations made during the year will be posted online.

The Junior Tennis Council is proud to announce and congratulate the players that will represent Louisiana at upcoming 2008 Southern Junior Cup in Chattanooga in September.  Player selection was based on the specific criteria in the Louisiana ranking regulations, #10.

2008 Tournament Regulations - updated 2/22/08

08 JR GRAND PRIX REGS

A Must Read for Tennis Parents!

Financial Aid Grant Approved by LTA - Updated 10/03/2007
The Junior Tennis Council proposed to the LTA Board of Directors that a Financial Aid Grant for junior players be approved.  The LTA Board approved the Financial Aid Grant on 1/7/06.  All juniors that meet the criteria are urged to complete the online application.

2007 Academic Achievement Information

2008 JUNIOR SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS

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Southern Tennis Patrons Application for Financial Aid

Junior Player Medical Release Form

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Louisiana Juniors Now Playing College Tennis