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Bakersfield CA,93389
(661) 747-4873
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Bakersfield Life
Feb 28, 2025
By Lisa Kimble
BAKERSFIELD RECOGNIZED AS SOCAL'S FIRST TENNIS TOWN!
Our tennis community and tradition were recognized in a brief ceremony on BRC's center court during the BTOpen. Trevor Kronemann, SCTA Executive Director, presented an award to local leaders recognizing Bakersfield as its inaugural Tennis Town. Receiving the award on behalf of our tennis community were Mayor Karen Goh, Tracy Burrell, Hank Pfister, Mark Fredriksz, Zach Gomez, Dave Krueger, and Robert Limpias. In response, Mayor Goh issued a proclamation declaring March 17 - 23 to be Bakersfield Loves Tennis Week. Learn more by clicking on the links to read the article, proclamation, or watch the video.
A BIG THANK YOU to all who supported the Frank Thiessen Memorial Tournament. We had 154 entries - a 13% increase over the last one. It was a beautiful weekend for some fun tennis. We especially want to thank BRC and its members for the use of their courts, SCC and its members for the use of their courts, Bakersfield Mazda for being our tournament sponsor, and the Bloemhoef family for their many entries honoring Frank's Wasco legacy.
Friends of KCTA,
As you know, Bakersfield was recently awarded the honor of being named USTA SoCal's first Tennis Town. Many factors contributed to our selection, but KCTA's success in making tennis available to all student athletes regardless of their background or family's income level was a critical component. We are proud of our role in the community and thankful to our many donors who have made that possible.
Give Big Kern has become KCTA's most important fundraiser. We have a strong start with 11 Matching Gift Sponsors who will multiply the value of the donation you make. Next Tuesday is THE day, but donations are being accepted now. On behalf of student athletes across Kern County, we hope you will consider making a donation.
Thank you,
KCTA Board of Directors
