A small rain shower suspended play mid-day on Saturday, but soon the sun came back out and dried the courts. However, only a couple hours later a heavy downpour put an end to play for the remainder of the day and matches were rescheduled for Sunday morning. The tournament finished up on a beautifully sunny Sunday afternoon and all winners were declared and sent home with medals and chance to compete at the Sectional Championships.

The State Championships serve as the premier event and demonstrate the best elements of tennis: spirited competition, friendship, achievement, sportsmanship, and fun. Six teams will earn state championship crowns and be granted passage on to the USTA Southern Sectional Championships to be held in Mobile, Alabama August 20-22, 2010. Winners in Mobile will then advance to National Championships later this year.

Local Wilmington champs who moved on to the state tournaments were:
QuickStart 8 and Under from Ogden Park and Pine Valley
QuickStart 10 and Under from Hugh McRae and Ogden Park
12 Beginner from Landfall
12 Intermediate from Landfall
14 Intermediate from Landfall
14 Advanced from Landfall
18 Intermediate from Landfall
18 Advanced from Landfall

Congratulations to the Wilmington teams advancing to the Southern Sectional Championships, 14 Advanced and 18 Advanced from the Country Club of Landfall.

USTA Jr. Team Tennis is the largest youth tennis league in the country, helping girls and boys ages 6 to 18 get in the game, get on the court, and have a good time. Teams are coed and are formed by skill levels (Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced) as well as by age groups: 18 & under, 14 & under, 12 & under QuickStart 10 & Under and QuickStart 8 & Under. The emphasis is on skill development, fun, teamwork and friendly competition, all with the possibility of advancing to the national championship. Tennis is a sport you can play for life and Jr. Team Tennis lays the foundation for a lasting relationship. For tournament specific information please visit: www.ncjrteamtennis.com.