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Joynce Killinger; Allen West Win Singles Ladders

From October 15th 2011 through December 15th 2011- RRC members had the opportunity to participate and play with other RRC members in our first interclub ladder competition.
 
I am pleased to announce the winners for the Women's and Men's Singles Ladder.
 
2011 Women's Winner: Joyce Killinger
 
2011 Men's Winner: Allen West
 
Congratulations!!
 
I am orchestrating a 2012 Spring Singles Ladder which will start in March 2012. Please be on the outlook for the 2012 Spring Ladder information very soon!
 
Have a wonderful Holiday Season and again thank you to all of the 2011 Fall Ladder participants.

Gonzo Arriagada

RRC Members Attend Hilton Head Sectionals

Eleven RRC members of the 70s 3.5 men's team along with their wives attended the recent sectionals in Hilton Head.  Check out some photos from the event.

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RRC 7.0 Mixed Doubles Team Takes State

Congratulations to the 2011 RRC 7.0 Mixed Doubles Team on winning the USTA NC State Championship this year.

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Photos: 6th Annual Jimmy V Tournament

On August 20th, 2011 the Raleigh Racquet Club hosted the 6th Annual Jimmy V Racquets for Research.  Below are some photos from the event. Thanks for all who showed up and supported the fight against cancer!

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RRC's Reilly Wins Southern Open Doubles' Title

Tennis is a game where you play by the Code, a game  rich with tradition and great champions, and where you learn early to how to win and  lose with grace. With only a few champions crowned at each tournament, most tennis player finish each tournament with a loss.

So it is uncommon for a junior player to end his junior career with victories.

Especially so for a player competing at the southern and national level. This happened recently for the Raleigh Racquet Club’s Michael Reilly. Reilly, competing in the Boys 18’s Singles draw in the USTA National Segment “Southern Open” tournament July 9-12, 2011 in Birmingham, AL, powered through the singles draw with compelling wins to reach the semifinals, dropping no more than six games in straight set victories before falling to eventual champion Michael Rinaldi of Florida.

Reilly then won the 3rd place playoff match with a thrilling 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 (12-10) over a 5-star ranked player in the  final singles match of his junior career. The match was played in 112 degree heat.
 
Reilly and Rinaldi, the #1  doubles seed,  paired to win the Southern Open Boys 18’s Doubles Title losing a combined 8 games over 4 rounds.
 
Michael finishes his junior career ranked in the Top 100 players in the US Boys 18s.

He has collected 2 national tournament titles, 2 southern championship titles, 2 southern championship finalists trophies, 2 NC State championships, and has hundreds of  USTA tournament victories.
 
Reilly, who recently signed his National Letter of Intent in a ceremony at the RRC,  will continue his tennis career at the University of North Carolina – Wilmington in the fall.

Until then, you will find Michael working with the RRC junior tennis players, teaching the skills he learned on the same courts he grew up playing on a few years ago.
 
Mike’ s dad had a great time traveling the South, going to tournaments, talking tennis, sports, and life  with his son! That’s the biggest win of all. He’ll cherish those times for the rest of his life!

RRC Junior Hot Shots Take State Championship

The Raleigh Racquet Club 8u Junior Hot Shots followed up their city championship with by taking the state championship at the USTA Jr. Team Tennis State Championships held July 15th-17th in Greenville, NC.

Please join us in congratulating the players and coaches on this great achievement!

RRC Junior Hotshots Coach Bill Mears had the following to say to his players:

Congratulations RRC Junior Hotshots....you are the best in the State.  I'm very proud of each and everyone of you.  And I expect even more championships as a team in the future. Keep working hard at improving your games!  

I'm sure I can speak for Coaches John and Carolina, when I say we've all worked hard and we have had a lot of fun this year.  

For those of you moving on to the 10U, good luck and I'm sure you will do well.  Those of you still in the 8U, let's try for a repeat!!  I've really enjoyed working with you all.  And thanks for all the cards and gifts; very creative stuff!

Coach Bill

RRC Seasonal Indoor Lottery Begins Aug. 1st

Here are some important dates to remember:

    Monday, Aug. 1st - Monday, Aug. 15th: Signup begins for Indoor Seasonal Court Times
    Wednesday, Aug. 17th - Posting of Final Booking Times for Lottery
    Thursday, Aug. 18th, 7pm: Official Lottery held in main lobby of the RRC Clubhouse.

The following packages will be available:

• LEVEL 1 $900 (Non-Member Rate $1400)
• LEVEL 2 $700 (Non-Member Rate $1200)
• LEVEL 3 $500 (Non-Member Rate $1000)

The exact times and availabilty for each package are still being worked out and will be sent out via the club newsletter and updated on the site.

NC Sends 11 Teams to Represent State in Sectionals

2011 North Carolina USTA League Adult & Super Senior State Championships

GREENVILLE, NC (June 28, 2011) – The final week of the 2011 USTA North Carolina League Adult & Super Senior State Championships concluded last weekend as more than 1,200 athletes battled for a bid to Sectionals. The tournament, which was divided into two weeks for the first time ever, featured more than 2,300 athletes vying for one of 20 bids.

Capital locked up five of the tournament’s 11 spots, while Lake and Metro each captured two bids. Coastal and Foothills rounded out the remaining two championships.
The following teams will represent the state of North Carolina at the Sectional Championships.

Division, Winner,  Captain
2.5 Adult Women Capital Sandra Kuhn
3.5 Adult Women Lake Amy Brandon
4.5 Adult Women Capital Connie Crossley
3.5 Adult Men Capital Christiaan Prinsloo
4.5 Adult Men Lake Baker Arrowood
3.5 SS 60s Women Capital Liz Archambault
4.5 SS 60s Women Metro Marla Figard
3.5 SS 70s Women Foothills Ann Burke
3.5 SS 60s Men Coastal John Anema
4.5 SS 60s Men Metro John Lineberger
3.5 SS 70s Men Capital Sam Scott

The Adult Sectional Championships, which is regarded as the world’s largest tennis tournament with more than 2,000 athletes competing, takes place July 30-August 7 in Mobile, Ala. Winners from the 8-day tournament will then advance to the National Championships later in the year.

Sectionals for the super seniors will take place in Hilton Head, S.C. Dec. 2-4.

For a complete recap of the tournament, including final standings, photos and video highlights, please visit http://www.ncleaguetennis.com/