Advancing Community Through Tennis
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League is what turns the solitary tennis player into a team player, and a bunch of individuals into a group of buddies. This is the place to get discussions going about the various leagues available to players today. These include the Honolulu Tennis League (HTL), Island Tennis League (ITL), Kilauea Night League and more.
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This is where Hawaii's Pro Circuit success stories are told. We have a history of achievements and achievers. If you are a player, you have a place in this forum. It's your story to tell in photos and words. Those of you who know of a current or past Pro Circuit player are asked to shine a light on one of the treasures sitting in our own back yard. Photos encouraged.
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Tennis is an international sport with national level support and development for beginners to pros. What is happening with tennis in America and how is it affecting us at home and abroad?
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College tennis is a huge part of the community and development of players. University of Hawaii, HPU, BYU, UH Hilo and Chaminade and all the mainland colleges attended by folks from Hawaii are up for highlight and discussion.
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Who is your favorite pro tennis player? What do you think is the "greatest match of all times"? Share your views and experiences with others in this "shrine" section.
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Hawaii has a great history of tennis and is a destination draw for players from around the world. The Hawaii Grand Prix circuit was revived in 2008. What are the different offerings of tournaments for the different levels and how are they doing?
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Tennis coaching and training is the stuff by which lives are changed, communities are born, players are forged and legends are built. Coaching and training methods and philosophy are always subject to revision and innovation. Coaches out there with ideas, methods and resources for the teachers and trainers of Hawaii?
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The sport of tennis is constantly upgrading its equipment and technology to provide better, stronger, higher performance, longer lasting and enhanced experience for players, coaches and facilities. Do you have a new product that people need to know about and would like to discuss its characteristics and merits? Any discounts or tips for HIT members?
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Hawaii has world class tennis resort facilities on every island. Share a profile of your facility or your favorite tennis getaway. Be sure to include contacts, pro profile and a pic! People can respond with their favorite story about being there or suggestion.
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Balancing the needs of people and communities in any area of public interest is the great challenge of people, organizations and governments within a society. Sports facilities creation, usage and upkeep is always a concern. How is Hawaii's public being served?
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Start here when you want to ask a question or offer an answer on how to fund your tennis project. Whether you are raising funds for a court resurfacing project at the local high school or you need to attract donations to keep a college team in place this is the place to get the ball bouncing. Let's get the discussion going so the children in our community have a team to go to and a place to learn when their turn to play finally arrives.
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* 1 hour wins with 71% in…Posted by Leilani Magee on January 22, 2012 at 3:26am
It was a sight to see...All the courts were full and people were waiting patiently to play seated on the cement walkway bench at the Kula public tennis courts.…
ContinuePosted by Leilani Magee on December 27, 2011 at 3:30pm
Christel Yount presenting the donation checque for Play Tennis! after school program equipment
Educator, tennis and paddle tennis player, Christel Yount, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Honolulu Sunset, presents…
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Ever wonder why the Tennis Channel has been less accessible than golf on cable tv? Simple answer is Comcast was…
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Junko reapplies lessons learned from the tennis court to real life
Out of the ICU
Akira Kadomatsu, Junko Kadomatsu's husband, is recovering with much effort and determination on his part and the part of ohana. Two…
Posted by Leilani Magee on December 11, 2011 at 12:30am
Many of you know Junko Kadomatsu, a standout in league play, an open competitor who had a successful run at the 2011 Open Team Nationals, and my doubles partner at Women's Night Doubles. Junko's husband is the body surfer referred to in this KITV post.
Akira Kadomatsu was found unconscious and not breathing at Shipwreck Beach in Poipu,…
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Annie Hwang and Sherry Liu (BYU) relax for a minute after earning this year's WND title
Annie Hwang and Sherry Liu are the latest pair to extend the reign of BYU women as champions at the annual KRC Women's Night Doubles tourney. The BYU team…
ContinuePosted by Leilani Magee on November 20, 2011 at 2:00am
Katelyn Sweeney performed on a couple of stages this week
Katelyn Sweeney Ching is an accompanist at the Honolulu Waldorf School, Tennis…
ContinuePosted by Leilani Magee on November 19, 2011 at 1:30am
PLAY TENNIS!
Play Tennis! s a no-cost grass roots tennis program for youth of underserved communities on Oahu,…
ContinuePosted by Leilani Magee on July 15, 2011 at 6:30pm