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9 in \'09

9 in \'09

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Started by Anonymous 18 years, 4 months ago
Dear Coaches, Parents, Players and Friends of Georgia High School Tennis, Although initiatives and rules changes must be conducted only by GHSA officials, we would like you to consider and share your views with regard to recommending a change to a 9 point scoring system for Georgia high school tennis. This change has been long in coming. Georgia is one of the greatest tennis states, yet we have talented kids sitting the bench, or worse, getting cut from the team. The USTA supports a no-cut policy. The USTA Georgia web site states "Such a policy ensures not only that all interested students are given a chance to develop as better tennis players, but more importantly, to become well rounded student athletes." This is an admirable idea, but an unrealistic goal when you consider only 7 players may be included each match under the current format. We need to join Alabama and the many other states that have 12 players on the courts each match. We would be interested in your views! Please forward this online petition web site to all coaches, parents, players and interested Georgians who love tennis. Our High School players are the future of Georgia Tennis. The more signatures we have to bring to the ADs, the better chance we have for success. Every signature matters, every player matters. Let's clear the bench and keep our high school players in the game. Again, we do not have the authority to make this happen, but we can come together as a group and express our concerns and interests to the GHSA. Please take a moment to share your ideas with us.

Updates

May 23, 2008

The momentum is building fast. Seeing this many people back the nine point system proves we can finally open up the courts.

6 Comments

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David Kim
18 years ago Featured

If states like Alabama can pull this off then why is GA dragging its feet? Its about the kids not the administrative convenience.

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Beth Rhodes
18 years ago Featured

About time. Tennis should be about participation not bench warming.

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Jason Hunt
18 years ago Featured

Tennis is a great sport and these kids deserve to compete. 7 spots is just not enough in 2009.

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Karen Quinn
18 years ago Featured

Keep them on the court and away from trouble. High school sports need to be inclusive.

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Mike Fisher
18 years ago Featured

My son sits every match even though he has put in all the hours. Let the kids play.

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Sarah McBride
18 years ago Featured

Yes! WAY too many talented kids getting cut before they even get a chance to show what they can do. Change the format already.

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