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Testimonials All Videos-----Thank-you @joefike68 SNAPS! — Kern Community Tennis Association Boys Tennis Season Kickoff Bakersfield Life Feb 28, 2025 By Lisa Kimble Read Article UPCOMING EVENTS Oct 18 - 25 - Women's Tennis Open at BRC. Nov 6 - 8 - McDonald's Tournament at SCC. 2026 Event Calendar Friends of KCTA, KCTA hosted our 7th Girls' Drills to launch the 2026 high school tennis season on Saturday, August 22. BRC and its members were kind enough to again share their facility. The event was sponsored by Tennis Serves Others and lunch was provided by Little Caesars. We provided two hours of court time for 351 girls with local teaching professionals, and the Shopping Spree distributed 2000 articles of gently-used clothing and tennis gear. As always, our success was made possible by many hard-working volunteers. More than 50 people devoted their morning (and/or previous afternoon) to delivering and staging gear, registering participants, over-gripping racquets, ensuring smooth traffic flow, providing tennis instruction, feeding the masses (135 pizzas), and restoring BRC to its original condition. Every girl was provided stretching/strengthening instruction by Glinn & Giordano staff members who volunteered their time (photo attached). This was our first Blue Zones Project (BZP) event - BZP is a national initiative to promote healthier lifestyles based on studies of regions with exceptional life spans. We were also joined by special guest Ryan Tos, CIF Central Section Commissioner. This week we will deliver racquets, shoes, sports bras, shorts, socks, and visors to fulfill requests from schools across Kern County and give several hundred student athletes the opportunity to compete with quality gear. Thank you, KCTA Board of Directors 2026 Women's Tennis Open WTO: Tournament Schedule The 3rd Annual Women's Tennis Open is almost here! Join us at Bakersfield Racquet Club from October 18–25 for an exciting week of professional women's tennis!  The tournament kicks off Sunday with our ProAm and Dinner, followed by qualifying matches on Monday. Throughout the week, enjoy exciting matches and special recognition events before the Doubles Finals on Saturday and Singles Finals on Sunday.  Admission is free and the tournament is open to the public all week! Come out, enjoy some great tennis, and support these talented athletes! For more information call 325-8652. SCC McDonald's Tournament The McDonald’s Junior Tennis Tournament will take place November 6–8, 2026, at Stockdale Country Club in Bakersfield, California. Entry forms must be dropped off at the Stockdale Tennis Shop, located at 7001 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93309, by Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Draws will be posted here on Monday, November 2, after 9:00 p.m. Players are responsible for confirming their match dates and times. For questions, contact tournament directors, Moses Jimenez at 661-432-9636 or Mark Windes at 661-565-5714. Entry Form Players' Drill 7th Annual Girls' Season Kickoff 2026 Girls' Drills IMG_6352 2026 Players' Drills to Kickoff Girls' Season 2026 Girls' Drills 1/12 Thank You! Dear Friends of KCTA: The 2026 Give Big Kern campaign has officially concluded, and we have much for which to be thankful. We received support from the community at a level never seen before. We exceeded our goal, surpassed our record for GBK donations by 40%, and, perhaps most important, we increased our donor base by 60%. That resulted in KCTA ranking #7 overall (out of 149 organizations), #1 in Volunteer Led organizations, and #2 in Education & Youth Development. We are proud of the confidence that shows you have in our work. The statistics are great, but far more important is what this support will enable us to do for young people in our community. During the coming year, we will provide over 600 pairs of shoes, 300 racquets, 5,000 practice balls, and many thousands of pieces of clothing and other gear to local student athletes. We will also sponsor up to 15 hours of professional instruction for over 400 kids. Most would not be able to participate without this support that keeps them healthier, happier, out of trouble, and more focused in the classroom. This recent note from a Highland player says it better than we can. "Without you guys, I wouldn't be able to play tennis. KCTA has really improved my social life in high school by making it possible for me to play on a team." Thank you, KCTA Board of Directors 2025 KCTA Impact Report Read Full Report BAKERSFIELD RECOGNIZED AS USTA SOCAL'S FIRST TENNIS TOWN! Read Here Proclamation 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.

HIGH SCHOOL RACQUET AND SHOES DISTRIBUTION 2025-2026 Thank you for your support in making the 2024-2025 Equipment Distribution Program a success. On August 23, 2025 we treated the girls' high school athletes to their chance to get the racquets, shoes, tennis balls and sports bras to help them safely play their best - here are the stats: 150 Racquets 200 pairs of Tennis Shoes 250 Sports Bras 3000 Practice Tennis Balls The boys' season was launched on February 1st with donations of: 100 Racquets 220 pairs of Tennis Shoes 600 Articles of Clothing 2000 Practice Tennis Balls These number don't just happen - they are a result of your support and encouragement and we are grateful! Tehachapi athletes showing off their very PINK tennis shoes and racquets!

Junior Tournament Draws McDonalds Junior Tournament Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled play time. Adult Tournament Draws Barber Honda Tennis Championships Doubles Draws Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled play time. All matches will be played at the Stockdale Country Club.

Three spots on the KCTA Board of Directors open each year: Directors serve a 3-year term Monthly Meetings and Service Opportunities to help grow tennis for juniors and adults New ideas and love of the sport are all that is required! Nominations with 10 signatures is due by December 6, 2023- Voting on the nominations will take place in December, 2023 with new terms starting in January, 2024 We would love your input and involvement - please consider fellow players and yourself as possible candidates! The KCTA is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Board Members must be sponsored by tennis community members and are elected to their positions. Jerry Matthews President Melissa Sweaney Vice President Heather Tkac Treasurer Zach Gomez Secretary DIRECTORS Noel Dalton Clare Gilliam Nikki Hiebert Sal Moretti Paul Yanez Contact Information Admin@kctatennis.org (661) 747-4873

The 2025 Tracy Macnair Burrell Sportsmanship Award winner is Kermina Rashed from Independance High School Tracy Macnair Burrell with Kermina Rashed. Eighteen outstanding senior girls were recently recognized with $3,200 in college scholarships for their outstanding accomplishments on and off the court in a dinner and awards ceremony at Hodel's Country Dining. Tracy Macnair Burrell, for whom the award is named, shared her thoughts as we celebrated these impressive young women before a crowd of nearly 100 that included families, coaches, and teammates. Each of these young women is a winner in tennis, academics, and service to others, so the Board was challenged to choose an overall winner. The winner of the 2025 Tracy Macnair Burrell Sportsmanship Award is Kermina Rashed from Independence High School. The selection process also identified six finalists: Liberty’s Kara Campoy and Emily Cove, Cesar Chavez’s Elliora Ignacio, Shafter’s Yarelly Moran Martinez, and East’s Joselin Sandoval. Article Here FRONT ROW (LEFT TO RIGHT) Deyanna Garcia, Independence; Elliora Ignacio, Cesar Chavez; Joselin Sandoval, East; Valentina Garcia, East; 2025 Winner Kermina Rashed, Independence; Kammie Lau, Frontier; Kimberly Gomez, Cesar Chavez; Nahomy Ramirez, Cesar Chavez BACK ROW (LEFT TO RIGHT) Marely De Arcos Esmerio, Shafter; Emily Cove, Liberty; Maddie Power, Liberty; Kara Campoy, Liberty; Keira Murphy, Frontier; Tracy Macnair Burrell; Yarelly Moran Martinez, Shafter; Hayden Hernandez, Frontier; Nicole Harootian, Frontier; Briana Yolanda Chiquito, Mira Monte; Danna Trinidad, Cesar Chavez

KCTA 2024 Annual Report Kern Community Tennis Association 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 high school tennis programs to help coaches and players acquire the racquets and other equipment they need to be successful. We sponsor free drills for jr. high and high school players as well as younger kids. The KCTA also coordinates and supports a schedule of tennis events and tournaments culminating in the Grand Prix Masters Championships for adults. Want to Participate? We encourage anyone interested in serving on the Board of Directors to contact the KCTA at bkuney@kerntennis.org for more information. The Board of Directors meets periodically throughout the year via e-mail or physical meetings. We also need and warmly welcome volunteers who want to help in the drills we offer to juniors or other outreach programs - please let us know if you are interested! Nominations will be accepted for 2026 KCTA Board positions in November Nominations for 2026 will be accepted in November of 2026 with voting taking place in December 2026. You may nominate yourself or someone you feel is interested in promoting tennis for juniors and adults right here in Kern County. Ten signatures are needed for each nomination. The deadline for the nominations is Monday, December 6, 2026. Refurbished Used Racquets Get A Chance to Shine Again! Thank you to all of you who donated racquets. They were lovingly restrung and regripped and handed over to young men who needed a good racquet to play their best. They now know that they are supported by many men and women they've never met, but who share their love of tennis. Thank You All So Very Much! Tennis Serves Others (TSO) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that unites tennis ladies to organize and promote charitable activities. TSO is partnering with KCTA by collecting gently-used tennis clothing and shoes to support the "Shopping Spree" that is part of our launch of the high school girls' tennis season. This year the Shopping Spree provided over 1500 items to nearly 400 girls. Jerry Matthews receiving a small portion of the gear donated from Kelley McBride, TSO CEO. Advancements In Women's Tennis Article regarding girl's and women's tennis! Read More

2026 Awards Hank Pfister with 2026 Winner of Hank Pfister Sportsmanship Award, Keen Nguyen. Front Row - Jose Pantoja Tinoco, Alvin Nguyen, Carlos Real, Xavier Montes, and John Eoh Back Row - Jesus Alvarez, Adrian Duran, Keen Nguyen, Hank Pfister, Oliver Hartman, and Joshua Durant Not Pictured - Omar Garcia Kern Community Tennis Association (KCTA) recently honored 11 senior boys for their outstanding sportsmanship, leadership, and work ethic on the court, in the classroom, and in our community. The awards ceremony and dinner were held at Hodel's Country Dining with each young man receiving a plaque and a scholarship check for his accomplishments. Scholarships for this year's honorees totalled $1,900. The award is named in honor of Hank Pfister, a lifelong resident of Bakersfield who spent 13 years on the professional tour and 28 years as the Director of Tennis at Stockdale Country Club. This year's winner was Keen Nguyen from Liberty High School. Finalists were Jesus Alvarez from Arvin High School and Adrian Duran from Golden Valley. Other honorees were Joshua Durant, North; John Eoh, Centennial; Omar Garcia, Foothill; Oliver Hartman, East; Xavier Montes, Wasco; Alvin Nguyen, Golden Valley; Carlos Real, West; and Jose Pantoja Tinoco, Arvin.

2026 SPRING KCTA LADIES' CLINIC May 12, 2026 @ Stockdale Country Club A heartfelt thank you to everyone who played, volunteered, donated, and supported the KCTA Ladies Clinic. Your kindness and generosity made this event so special and will help provide opportunities and equipment for local junior athletes. We truly appreciate our amazing tennis community and all you do to support the KCTA both on and off the court.

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