USTA/Virginia Tennis Committees

Virginia Tennis Committees are a valuable component to the infrastructure of our organization.  It is the knowledge and talents of the dedicated committee members that helps facilitate the development and execution of our many programs, events, and overall administration. 

USTA/VA Committees are comprised of the following: volunteer members possessing skills in areas that contribute to their specific committee; a Committee Chair, appointed by the President of the Board; an assigned Board liaison; a USTA/VA staff member, appointed by the Executive Director.  

Committees serve two year terms.  2009/2010 was a great success for Virginia Tennis thanks to our many committee members and we are looking forward to an even better term for 2011/2012.   Congratulations and welcome aboard to all new members and chairs/co-chairs.  Let's grow the game!

USTA/Virginia would like to thank all the committee chairs/co-chairs and members who attended the 2011 Leadership Workshop at Westwood Club in Richmond on Saturday, February 19...we are excited about the workplans for 2011/2012.


2011/2012 Committee Members

 

Committees Summary

The following are the duties of the Standing & Appointed Committees: 


Community Development: 

  • The Community Development Committee shall consist of a chair and other members as the President shall appoint. 

  • This Committee serves as the communications and coordination channel between USTA/VA and our Community Tennis Associations. 

  • This Committee works with the USTA/VA Community Tennis Representatives to increase participation at the local level. 

  • Organizations that this committee may work with include: CTAs, NJTL’s, and Tennis in the Parks. Tennis on Campus, Adaptive Tennis, School Tennis, QuickStart, Multicultural Participation, and Grants and Scholarships.

  • This Committee is encouraged to participate in USTA/VA and USTA/MAS meetings, clinics, workshops and special events and assist in enlisting area organizations to host/support such activities.

  • The Chair represents USTA/VA on the USTA/MAS Community Development Committee.


Leagues:  

  • The USTA/VA Leagues Committee works with the USTA/VA District League Administrator to oversee all USTA Leagues which includes; Adult, Mixed, Senior, Senior Mixed, Super Senior, Super Duper, Singles, Tri-level and Combo Leagues. 

  • The Committee shall seek to increase participation and providing opportunities for participants to submit their concern and work cooperatively to improve the administration of the program. 

  • The Committee shall also serve as the District League Grievance Committee. This Chairperson represents USTA/VA on the USTA/MAS Leagues Committee.


Leagues Review:  

  • The League Review Committee shall review proposals deny/approve new leagues; review yearly Area League Coordinator (ALC) agreements/contracts with corresponding recommendations to the Board of Directors. 

  • This Committee shall also hear grievances pertaining to Area League Coordinators.


 Jr. Team Tennis: 

  • The Jr. Team Tennis (JTT) Committee shall work with the District Office to oversee Jr. Team Tennis which includes: 10 & under, 12 & under, 14 & under and 18 & under Divisions (including both intermediate and advanced divisions). 

  • The Committee seeks to provide opportunities to increase participation through program development. 

  • The Committee will make recommendations for the JTT Rules Addendum, address grievance issues and discuss playoff system.


Junior Tournaments:  

  •  The Junior Tournaments Committee works with the USTA/VA District Tournament Administrator to determine schedule conflicts for tournaments, ranking requirements, ranking systems, and resolve issues. 

  • This Committee shall appoint a USTA/VA Representative to the USTA/MAS Junior Tournament Committees.


Adult Tournaments: 

  • The Adult Tournaments Committee shall work with the USTA/VA District Tournament Administrator to determine schedule conflicts for tournaments, ranking requirements, ranking and qualification systems, and resolve issues. 

  • This Committee shall appoint a USTA/VA representative to the USTA/MAS Adult Tournament Committees.


Officials:   

  • The Officials Committee shall consist of a chair appointed by the President and one representative for each of the four regional umpire associations (Northern, Central, Southeastern, and Southwestern). 

  • All members of this committee must be USTA certified umpires. 

  • This Committee assists member organizations and directors of sanctioned USTA/VA tournaments in obtaining referees and officials.  In cooperation with the USTA/MAS Officials Committee, the committee recommends assignment of referees and officials for USTA/MAS tournaments. 

  • The Committee assists the USTA/MAS Chief of Officials in organizing and supervising officials’ training and qualification programs and clinics.  

  • In addition, this committee is a grievance body for grievances brought by an official regarding officiating activities including complaints by umpires about fellow umpires, the selection and assignment of officials, violations of the Umpires’ Code of Conduct, etc.

  • The Chair is a member of the USTA/MAS Officials Committee.


Grievance, Bylaws and Rules:  

  • The Grievance, Bylaws, and Rules Committee shall consist of a chair, the General Counsel and other members as the President may appoint. 

  • The Committee reviews proposed changes and amendments and enforces the District Bylaws, Standing Orders, Rules and Regulations, Standards of Conduct, fair play and good sportsmanship and other governing rules and regulations. 

  • The Grievance, Bylaws and Rules Committee makes recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding necessary changes to these documents, changes are reported to the Executive Committee. 

  • Appeals from Grievance Committee decision(s) will be directed to the BOD.  In addition, this committee addresses appeals from other VT Committees. 

  • The Chair serves as the USTA/VA representative on the USTA/MAS Grievance and Bylaws Committee.


Budget and Finance: 

  • The Budget and Finance Committee shall be composed of the Treasurer, the Executive Director and other members as the President shall appoint. 

  • The Treasurer shall be the committee chair. 

  • This Committee develops the USTA/VA proposed annual budget and recommends budget, finance and accounting policy and procedures for both current and long term goals. 

  • The Chair is a member of the USTA/MAS Budget and Finance Committee.


Nominating Committee:  

  • The Nominating Committee shall be composed of five members nominated by the President and approved by the Board of Directors. 

  • The five members shall represent the four regions, Northern, Central, South-Eastern, and South-Western, Virginia and one at large member; one of whom shall have prior Board experience.

  • The Nominating Committee selects the slate of Officers in the even numbered years. The procedures are outlined in the USTA/VA Standing orders.


Long Range Planning:  

  • The Long Range Planning Committee shall consist of a chair and other members as the President shall appoint.

  • The Committee shall be responsible for the creation, implementation and evaluation of a 3-5 year strategic plan. 

  • The purpose of this committee is to develop long range goals relative to District, Section, and National objectives and priorities.


Wheelchair Tennis:

  • The Wheelchair Tennis Committee oversees the Wheelchair Tennis Programs, Workshops, Trainings, and Events to promote the growth of Wheelchair Tennis throughout Virginia.
  • The Committee shall consist of a chairperson and other members as the President shall appoint.


Adaptive Tennis:

  • The Adaptive Committee shall consist of a chairperson and other members as the President shall appoint.
  • The Committee oversees the Adaptive Tennis Programs, Workshops, Trainings, and Events to promote the growth of Adaptive Tennis throughout Virginia.


Diversity:

  • The Diversity Committee shall consist of a chairperson and other members as the President shall appoint.
  • The Committee promotes and develops the growth of multicultural participation and diversity in all aspects of organized tennis.
  • This Committee shall work collaboratively with USTA/Virginia Tennis committees to ensure that multicultural participation and diversity remain common threads throughout all programming and events in Virginia.


Collegiate:

  • The Collegiate Committee shall consist of a chairperson and other members as the President shall appoint.
  • The Committee oversees the Campus Recreation Programs, including P.E. Class Intramurals, Sport Club Teams and Recreation Dept. Programs.
  • This Committee also acts to encourage and support varsity tennis teams at all colleges in Virginia.


Resource Documents

2011/2012 Sample Workplan

Committee Application

Committee Roles and Responsibilities

2011/2012 Committee Members

2011 Expense Report