2007 REGIONAL RALLIES

What is a Regional Rally?

Established in 1988, Regional Rallies are one of NJTL’s longest running and most successful offerings. Each year, USTA/NJTL provides grants and equipment to selected Chapters/Programs – “Host Sites” - that have the means to host a day or weekend tennis event extravaganza for NJTL participants in the local and neighboring areas. The Host Sites invite a minimum of three other NJTLs in their region to attend the event and to meet other kids in the area that have the same interests. USTA/NJTL provides a Regional Rally Host Kit which helps the host site with planning and tournament details.

Regional Rallies serve as both a reward for active Chapters and Programs, and an incentive for new organizations to join the NJTL Network. To host a Regional Rally, you must applyto your section using the attached application. The grants and equipment are available to chapters/programs that are active NJTLs only. If you are not an active chapter, you must renew your NJTL registration at before applying.

Host Site Benefits

Cash Grant – determined by the number of anticipated chapters and programs attending the event (including Host Site). The funds will be distributed in two installments, the first to cover some up front expenses, the second sent after the Regional Rally Accountability forms have been completed and returned to the National Office.

Total NJTL Chapters/Programs / Base Funding
(1ST Installment) / Additional Funding
(2nd Installment) / Total
Funding
2 – 3 / $200 / $0 / $200
4 – 5 / $200 / $300 / $500
6 – 8 / $200 / $600 / $800
9+ / $200 / $1000 / $1200

Equipment/Prize Package–Quantity (1 or 2) isdetermined by the number of anticipated chapters/programs attending

Total NJTL
Chapters/
Programs / Qty
2 – 5 / 1
6 + / 2

Each package includes (subject to change based on availability):

  • 4racquets (for prizes)
  • 3 backpacks (for prizes)
  • 1 case of regular tennis balls
  • 1case Stars balls
  • 1 NJTL banner
  • 30 Regional Rally t-shirts (additional t-shirts available for purchase)
  • 3 collared NJTL polos

Host Site Responsibilities

Work closely with USTA Section staff to plan and run the event

Incidental expenses (e.g. food, DJ, travel stipends for attending chapters/programs)

Additional prizes, t-shirts, equipment (if necessary)

Event staff – instructors, volunteers

Volunteer recognition

Local/school advertising, marketing, and promotions

2007 REGIONAL RALLY APPLICATION

Before completing application, consult with your Section Staff representative (see list below) to determine date of Regional Rally and attending chapters/programs.

Return the application to your Section Representative no later than April 13, 2007.

Section:
Section Rep: / Form Completedby:
Date Completed:
Proposed Rally Dates(Rallies should be held from May 1 – September 30)
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2)

Host Site Information

NJTL Name:______ID#______

Name of Contact:______

Shipping Address (no P.O. Boxes):Street______

City ______State:______Zip: ______

*Email*:______

Phone: ______

Number of NJTLs Attending: ______Estimated Total Participants:______

Attending NJTLs(List NJTL name, location, and main contact; use additional space if necessary)

1)

2)

3)

4)

RETURN BY April 13, 2007 To: Your Section NJTL Staff (See attached page).

NJTL SECTION CONTACTS

USTA/Caribbean Section
Rosa Maria Martinez
Box 40439
Santurce, PR00940
P: (787) 982-7782
F: (787) 982-7783
/ USTA/Eastern Section
Paulette Clark
4 West Red Oak Lane
White Plains, NY10604
P: (914) 330-2949
/ USTA/Florida Section
Shelly Licorish
6861 Tamarind Circle
Orlando, FL32819
P: (407) 903-0493
F: (407) 226-3344

USTA/Hawaii Pacific Section
Madeleine Dreith
1500 South Beretania Street, Ste 300
Honolulu, HI96828
P: (808) 955-6696F: (808) 955-8363
/ USTA/Intermountain Section
Keith Bell
1201 South Parker Road, # 200
Denver, CO80231
P: (303) 695-4117
F: (303) 695-6518
/ USTA/Mid-Atlantic Section
Janice Reardon
7926 Jones Branch Drive, Ste. 120
McLean, VA22102
P: (703) 556-6120
F: (703) 556-6175

USTA/Middle States Section
Marge McGann
1288 Valley Forge Road, Suite 74
P.O. Box 987
Valley Forge, PA19482
P: (610) 935-5000
F: (610) 935-5484
/ USTA/Midwest Section
Shelly Kindig-Bugg
493 Avocet Drive
East Lansing, MI48823
P: (517) 336-1987
F: (517) 336-1995
/ USTA/MissouriValley Section
Fred Johnson
8676 W. 96th St., Ste. 100
Overland Park, KS66212
P: (913) 322-4828
P: (888) 368-8612
F: (913) 322-4801

USTA/New England Section
Deirdre Tindall
110 Turnpike Road
Westborough, MA01581
P: (508) 366-3450
F: (508) 366-5805
/ USTA/Northern Section
Nancy Lundberg
1001 W. 98th Street, Suite 101
Bloomington, MN55431
P: (952) 887-5001
F: (952) 887-5061
/ USTA/Northern California Section
David Hong
4219 Pacheco St.
San Francisco, CA94116
P: (415) 794-0927

USTA/Pacific Northwest Section
Valerie Wright
2356 Greenbrook Drive
Medford, OR97504
P: (541) 773-2070
F: (541) 773-2070
/ USTA/Southern Section
Yasmine Osborn
5685 Spalding Drive
Norcross, GA30092
P: (770) 368-8200
F: (770) 368-9091
/ USTA/Southern California Section
Arlene Barco
UCLATennisCenter
420 Circle Drive West
Los Angeles, CA90024
P: (310) 208-3838
F: (310) 824-7691

USTA/Southwest Section
Bill Lucero
2720 E. Thomas Road
Suite B170
Phoenix, AZ85016
P: (602) 956-6855
F: (602) 956-0527
/ USTA/Texas Section
Kerlin Butchee
8105 Exchange Drive
Austin, TX78754
P: (512) 443-1334
F: (512) 443-4748