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Entry forms are now being accepted for:

KCTA Jr. Ranking tournament at Seven Oaks Country Club July 16 - 19. Entry deadline is July 6.

Kern County Doubles Championships at BRC. Entry deadline is July 1.


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Monday, Jul 6
All Day Kern County Mixed Championships @ BRC
Tuesday, Jul 7
All Day Kern County Mixed Championships @ BRC
Wednesday, Jul 8
All Day Kern County Mixed Championships @ BRC
07:00 PM KCTA Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, Jul 9
All Day Kern County Mixed Championships @ BRC

Grand Prix Points
The top 8 players in each division are invited to play in our Grand Prix tournament at the end of the year. So, play hard and play often!


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Eric Lopez's 8.0 team had a great season. They won our local league in Bakersfield which consisted of six teams, and swept the area playoffs in Long Beach in April not dropping a set. They came in second in our flight in the Sectionals in Long Beach this past weekend.
Names in picture,Brook Luter, Sharie Holmes, Christine, Olague, Heather Farrer(in front), Eric 'EL Capitan' Lopez, Keith Lewis, Robert Limpias, Lisa Limpias. Not Pictured Sally Goossen, Dave Hillestad, Carol Maier, Debra Pappe, Jeff Warnick.


Bakersfield Heat went undefeated during the Sectionals to clinch their second Nationals appearance in two years.
The Southern California Sectionals were held in Lakewood and Long Beach, CA on May 30-31.
Now they will advance to the 2009 USTA League Western National Championships, November 19-22 in Las Vegas.
The Heat won in the second-set tie-breaker of the final match.


Team Members (l-r): Kori Harrison, Brad Huggins, Maddie Jayne, Dorthe Sawaya, Robert Jennings, Kevin Gilmore, Mark Sawaya, and Steven Barefield. Not pictured: Tim Kounter,Danielle Zili, Yanira Greene and Veronique Royer



The Bakersfield Brigade makes it to The 6.0 Southern California Mixed Doubles Championships’ Finals

The Bakersfield Brigade won both of their team matches on Saturday and their first match on Sunday to advance to the finals of the USTA 6.0 Southern California Mixed Doubles Championships. The Bakersfield Brigade had a closely contested league that prepared them for a great run during the USTA Southern California Section 6.0 Mixed Doubles Championships. Team captain, Steven Barefield said “It’s his second time making it to the final match at this level, we gained valuable experience and we’ll be back.” The Southern California Section Mixed Doubles Championships were held on May 30-31 in Lakewood, California.
The Bakersfield Brigade won 3-0 against Orange County and later Saturday prevailed 2-1 against Inland Empire. Sunday Bakersfield won 2-1 against San Gabriel Valley and loss to Beach Cities by a match score of 1-2 in the finals.


Team Members from left to right: Scott Keys, Colleen Grace, Terry Stevens, Yanira Greene, Jane Talbot, Randy Bye, Maddie Jayne, Steven Barefield, Sandy Bye, Melvin Waldrop, Donna Fujihara, and Steve Talbot

Team members not present: Susan Guenette

Kern Community Tennis Association
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About KCTA

KCTA Welcomes You...
to the Kern Community Tennis Association Website. We hope you find what you're looking for. If you don't, please let us know what you would like to see here. We'll try to get it online! See you at the next tournament!

Our Purpose
The Kern Community Tennis Association (KCTA) is a non-profit, volunteer based organization established in 1965 to develop and grow the game of tennis at all levels for both juniors and adults. The KCTA has a particular interest in partnering with community organizations throughout Kern County to attract low income and minority youth to the sport of tennis. The KCTA also coordinates and supports a schedule of tennis events and tournaments culminating in the Grand Prix Masters Championships for both juniors and adults.

Want to Participate?
The Board meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Bakersfield Racquet Club @ 7:00 PM. Our Junior Committee meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at Bakersfield Racquet Club @ 7:00 PM. Meetings are open to all who would like to attend.

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Announcements

Congratulations!

Posted by: jessicahorg on 06/22/2009 10:19 PM
Congratulations to our 50/50 raffle winner.....Lupe Magallanes! He won $400!!!

We will be having another 50/50 raffle during the Kern County Mixed Doubles and Doubles Championship at BRC. The big drawing will be held on Friday, July 17 during the doubles final matches.

2009 Adult and Junior Grand Prix

Posted by: jessicahorg on 06/13/2009 07:30 PM
Did you know that when you play in a Jr. Ranking or Adult KCTA tournament you earn Grand Prix Points?

These points determine your KCTA ranking and assist you in qualifying for our end the year Grand Prix Tournament.

The top eight ranked players in each division are invited to play in this special tournament each year. This year we have developed an entry form for the Grand Prix. Anyone can enter....but only the top eight ranked players will be able to play.

So follow your Grand Prix Points. Play often to accumulate more points and if at the end of the year you feel you qualify send us your entry.

The Adult Grand Prix is sponsored by Barber Honda Automotive Group and will be held on November 17 - 22 at In Shape Sport/Laurel Glen.

The Junior Grand Prix is sponsored by RJ's Bar and Grill and will be held on December 2 - 6 at the Bakersfield Racquet Club.

Grand Prix Entry Form

SCTA Hall of Fame Induction Gala

Posted by: jessicahorg on 06/13/2009 05:54 PM
The SCTA would like to invite you to the Hall of Fame Induction Gala on Friday, July 24, 2009. This years honorees are Robert Falkenburg, Robert Landsdorp, Robert Lutz, Margaret Michel
Stanley Smith and Patricia Yeomans. The event will take place at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills. For more information please contact Martha Katsufrakis at 1-310-208-3838.

Jr. Summer Tennis Clinic

Posted by: jessicahorg on 05/28/2009 01:28 PM (Read: 44)
The KCTA would like to welcome Justin Ahart as our new Junior Clinic Administrator. Justin has a lot of enthusiasm for tennis and youth and is excited to be organizing our Jr. Summer Tennis Clinic.

Our Summer Tennis Clinic for grades 7 - 12 will be held at In Shape Sport/Laurel Glen on August 3 - 7 from 8:30 - 11:00. The cost is $25 for all four sessions or $15 if your coach is a volunteer. To reserve your spot please call the KCTA office by July 29 at 587-7471.

If you are interested in volunteering or making a donation to this clinic please contact the KCTA office. We can always use bottled water or gatorade for our players and your help in spreading the word about this low cost opportunity for players of all ability levels.

Let Justin and his team of volunteers inspire your youth this summer at our Summer Tennis Clinic. Read on..
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Local Summer Tennis Camps

Posted by: jessicahorg on 05/09/2009 10:37 PM
Looking for a summer tennis program for your child? We have provided you with some links to review.

Links updated as information is available.


Stockdale Country Club's Summer Camps

Seven Oaks Country Club's Summer Camp Info

Bakersfield Country Club Summer Camp

KCTA Summer Jr. Clinic

First Pres. Tennis Camp

BRC Tennis Camp

Carriage Masters Cash Payout Program for 2009

Posted by: jessicahorg on 03/19/2009 11:19 AM
The KCTA and Carriage Masters are pleased to announce the return of the Carriage Masters Cash Payout Program for 2009.

Please read the following letter from our President and the Carriage Master's Cash Payout Rules for 2009 so you can better prepare for your tournament season.

Carriage Masters Rules for 2009

Letter from Steven Barefield, KCTA President

Track Carriage Masters Winners Here

2009 KCTA Calendar of Events

Posted by: jessicahorg on 01/25/2009 01:53 PM
We would like to thank our sponsors:
Barber Honda Automotive
RJ's Bar & Grill
Carriage Masters and
Luigi's
for making our 2009 events possible.

2009 Calendar

KCTA 2008 Year In Review

Posted by: jessicahorg on 01/27/2009 01:30 PM
Want to get to know us a little better? Read this brief overview of our accomplishments for 2008 and goals for 2009.

Year In Review

Jr. Incentive Program

Posted by: jessicahorg on 12/23/2008 02:07 PM (Read: 281)
Be sure to check out the Jr. Incentive Program Details. Winners from the 2008 Terrio Therapy-Fitness Jr. Grand Prix will be the first juniors eligible for this new program.
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The Bob Lynn Sportsmanship Grant

Posted by: jessicahorg on 07/31/2007 01:49 PM (Read: 787)
Tennis is a sport for a lifetime and Bob Lynn enjoyed it as a player and an observer until his passing in 2005. As a legacy to Bob his family has created the Bob Lynn Sportsmanship Grant.
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KCTA Website

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We hope you are enjoying the new KCTA website. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact me at
Deborah -New KCTA Webmaster
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Bakersfield's USTA Jr. Team Tennis Squad

Bakersfield Bobcats USTA/Junior Team Tennis Squad

The Bakersfield Bobcats USTA/Junior Team Tennis Squad qualified for the Southern California Sectional Championships in Long Beach. The Sectionals were played on June 13-15, Bakersfield took the Bronze Medal (3rd) out of 10 Teams. They now will go into a Playoff Tournament at the end of July in LA against 3 teams from Northern California to determine who will represent California at USTA/JTT National Championships in Mobile Alabama in October. GO BOBCATS!!!!!!

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