WATA JTT TEAM MANAGER INFORMATION
TEAM MANAGERS FOR JUNIOR HIGH AND JTT LEAGUE MUST COMPLETE THE SAME SAFE PLAY REQUIREMENTS:
TO BECOME A JR. HIGH SCHOOL OR
JTT LEAGUE TEAM MANAGER (CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONS)
2021 LEAGUE INFORMATION
JTT SPRING LEAGUE:
- JTT SPRING LEAGUE TEAM REGISTRATION DEADLINE: APRIL 30TH
- ALL CHAMPIONSHIP TRACK TEAMS MUST DECLARE BY MAY 1ST.
- ALL MATCHES MUST BE SCHEDULED AND EMAILED TO LESLIE JACKSON BY MAY 9TH
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Important information concerning Covid-19 and JR Team Tennis
The WATA JTT program will be following all Covid-19 guidelines & directives mandated by the USTA, USTA Southern, State of Arkansas, and all cities in the 5-county area served by Western Arkansas Tennis Association. This includes Sebastian, Crawford, Franklin, Logan & Scott.
Volunteer Team Managers will be required to follow these guidelines. Please read all pertinent information concerning your responsibilities in managing a team and facilitating a team match.
VOLUNTEER TEAM MANAGER PRACTICE & MATCH INSTRUCTIONS FOR COVID-19
Learn about returning to play safely
Playing Tennis Safely - Covid-19 - Print
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2020 MANAGER MEETINGS WILL BE HELD ON ZOOM -
Contact Leslie Jackson, 479-651-5735 for Meeting information.
Orange & Green Ball:
Thursday, September 17th, 7:00 PM
Yellow Ball:
Monday, September 21st, 7:00 PM
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DEADLINE TO COMMIT TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS IS OCTOBER 9TH!
CONTACT YOUR TEAM PRO (BRIAN, BRADEN OR DAWN)-- OR LESLIE OR GREG.
Please check with your players asap to see who is interested in going to State.
We will find a team for everyone who wants to go.
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JTT TEAM MANAGER NOTEBOOK:
USTA SAFE PLAY INFORMATION
for new and returning Team Managers:
All JTT volunteers must:
- submit to USTA National's FREE background check,
- complete the required safety training course and
- register as a Team Manager in Tennislink.
- Valid for 2 years upon completion date.
JTT LEAGUE TEAM MANAGER (CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONS)
ONCE YOU ARE SAFE PLAY APPROVED, YOU HAVE ACCESS TO ALL TEAM & LEAGUE INFORMATION:
- LEAGUE SUMMARY
- TEAM STANDINGS
- TEAM COUNTS
- MATCH SUMMARY
- MATCH SCHEDULE
- PLAYER ROSTER
Help Guide: http://activesupport.force.
MANAGER HOMEWORK:
- Youth Protection Policies & Procedures
- Emergency Care Guidelines
- Expectations of Volunteer Team Managers
- WATA JTT Team Manager Code of Ethics
Documents that MUST be signed & turned in to the Team Manager:
- Player Conduct Agreement-(Player & Spectator Conduct form)
- Consent & Waiver Form
- WATA Covid-19 Waiver of Liability
Home Team is responsible to have this document signed at every match by all players & team managers!
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CONTACT PARENTS TO SET UP TEAM MEETING & FIRST PRACTICE
AT TEAM MEETING:
- OBTAIN THEIR AVAILABILITY FOR PRACTICES & MATCHES
- HAND OUT PAPERWORK THAT NEEDS TO BE SIGNED & RETURNED TO YOU
- HAND OUT EXPECTATIONS OF YOUR TEAM MEMBERS & THEIR PARENTS
WORKING WITH PLAYERS
- Experience Scorecard
- NTRP Playing Characteristics
- Top 10 Games - very valuable & easy to run!
PRACTICE:
Courts are available for free @
Creekmore Tennis Center, Ben Geren Tennis Center & Tilles
(479-782-5333 to reserve)
Hardscrabble teams will have their home matches at
Hardscrabble unless scheduled elsewhere.
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MATCH PLAY
To Do:
- CONTACT OPPOSING TEAM MANAGER TO SET UP MATCH DATES
- TEAM MANAGER CONTACTS ARE FOUND IN TENNISLINK
- HOME TEAM SECURES COURTS, PROVIDES BALLS & COVID-19 ATTENDANCE CHART
- WINNING TEAM ENTERS SCORES
- Score Entry Instructions
DEADLINE TO COMMIT TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS IS OCTOBER 9TH! CONTACT YOUR TEAM PRO (BRIAN, BRADEN OR DAWN)-- OR LESLIE OR GREG.
Please check with your players asap to see who is interested in going to State. We will find a team for everyone who wants to go.
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PLAYERS & PARENTS INFORMATION:
USTA Junior Team Tennis Expectations
Parent Resources:
Expectations of Players, Parents and Team Managers
CONTACT INFORMATION:
WATA JTT COORDINATOR WATA PROGRAM COORDINATOR
LESLIE JACKSON GREG GILLIAM
479-651-5735 479-459-2255
rljack2@gmail.com greg.gilliam@uafs.edu