Posts Tagged ‘tennis’
GSMKY 059: Fall…Finally!
Happy Fall! On this episode of GSMKY, Chris and Chad bring you the winners of the First National Bank Russell County Open, and release updated POINT STANDINGS thru the first 8 CKTS tournaments of 2026. As usual, we’ll tell grand tales of feats on the court, make fun of anything, and bring you announcements of…
Read MoreFirst National Bank Russell County Open 2026 Draws are Now Released; Parking Information!
The 2026 CKTS Tour hits its 2nd-to-last stop this weekend (September 19-20) with the 3rd-annual First National Bank Russell County Open. This is the 8th stop on the 2026 Central Kentucky Tennis Series (CKTS) Tour where we are excited to welcome players from a wide area to Russell Springs this weekend at Russell County High…
Read MoreGSMKY 058: Unretired
WE ARE BACK!!!! On this episode of GSMKY, Chris and Chad attempt to explain why we’ve been M.I.A. for more than two months (excuses, excuses…). We have a Challenge the Call question today about indoor tournaments. We bring you the winners of the Glasgow Open, and release updated POINT STANDINGS thru the first 7 CKTS…
Read MoreGlasgow Open 2026 Draws are Now Released
The 2026 CKTS season continues this weekend (September 5-6) in Glasgow, Kentucky for a Labor Day tradition: The Glasgow Open! This is the 7th stop on the 2026 Central Kentucky Tennis Series (CKTS) Tour after a fun indoor trip to Bowling Green for the Kids on the Block Points for Puppets Tournament three weeks ago.…
Read MoreINDOOR PLAY this Weekend in BG; Draws Posted for Kids on the Block Points for Puppets Tournament
The 24th season season of the CKTS continues this weekend (August 15-16) in Bowling Green, Kentucky with the annual Kids on the Block Points for Puppets Tournament. This will be the second of two Tour stops in Bowling Green, where we are excited to welcome over 100 players competing this weekend. Due to the forecasted…
Read MoreAlton Blakley Lake Cumberland Open 2026 Draws are Now Published
The 2026 CKTS season continues this weekend (August 1-2) in Somerset, Kentucky with the annual Alton Blakley Lake Cumberland Open. This is the 5th stop on the 2026 Central Kentucky Tennis Series Tour after the rain-dodging event in Danville two weekends ago. We are excited to have over 100 participants competing in our event this…
Read MoreDanville Open 2026 Draws are Now Available
The 2026 CKTS season approaches mid-season this weekend (July 18-19) in Danville, Kentucky with the annual Danville Open, where over 100 players will be participating in this fantastic event. This tournament is directed by Tao Costello, Racquet Sports Director at The Danville Country Club. Tao has help this season from other area high school coaches…
Read MoreState Farm Etown Open 2026 Set for a Great 4th of July Weekend
The 2026 CKTS season continues this weekend (July 4-5) in Elizabethtown, Kentucky with the annual State Farm Etown Open, where 120 of the best competitors in the state will be participating. Once again the tournament is sponsored by local State Farm agents. Director Karen Henson and the Etown Tennis Commission have a great event planned…
Read MoreGSMKY 057: A Fortnight is Two Weeks
On this episode of GSMKY, Chris and Chad run through the results of the Sydney Cassady Memorial Tournament and check the updated POINT STANDINGS! CKTS TourPass: you need one; we explain. Men’s tennis is returning to Murray State – is it a big deal for real? We congratulate the Adult 40 & Over Champions, welcome…
Read MoreSydney Cassady Memorial Tournament 2026 Draws are Now Available
The 24th season season of the CKTS continues this weekend (June 13-14) in Bowling Green, Kentucky with the 3rd Annual Sydney Cassady Memorial Tournament. This will be the first of two annual stops in Bowling Green, where we are excited to welcome 110 players competing this weekend. This tournament was created in honor of Sydney…
Read MoreGSMKY 056: Your Big Trophy
WE’RE BACK! Welcome to the 9th season of GSMKY! Today Chris and Chad reflect on the high school tennis season, give you results and photos from the Miller Park Tennis Classic, tell you about some changes ahead for this season of CKTS, and share plenty of announcements of great tennis opportunities ahead. All this plus…
Read More2026 Season of the CKTS Begins! Draws for Campbellsville are Now Available
The 24th season of the CKTS launches this weekend (May 30-31) in Campbellsville, KY with the annual Miller Park Tennis Classic. We are excited to welcome 124 of the best youth and adult tennis competitors registered from all around the Commonwealth. Miller Park and Campbellsville University will be the host sites as usual. The draws…
Read MoreGSMKY 055: Deck the Halls with Boughs of Poly
On this edition: SCHEDULE REVEAL!! Ho Ho Ho from your friends Chris and Chad, sending you a Christmas surprise of NINE CKTS tournaments in 2026. Find out WHEN they’re happening and WHERE is the 9th! We also discuss the USTAKY Championship Calendar and give you a look ahead to KY Tennis Weekend in February. Plus…
Read MoreGSMKY 054: Aces, Appetizers & Alfie
On this edition: Our Aces & Appetizers review and a SPECIAL GUEST interview with USTAKY Vice President ALFIE CHENG that you don’t want to miss! In our conversation with Alfie we learn about his journey from Malaysia to become an EKU Colonel and later create the Lake Cumberland Tennis Association CTA. Plus, there’s more of…
Read MoreGSMKY 053: Combo-nation
On this edition: On this edition: State COMBO team results with a salute to Phil Means! Aces & Appetizers 11/9 event is almost here! USTAKY Award winners are named. Is Chad a regular patron of the theatre—why or why not? Plus, more announcements than you can handle on a cold, rainy fall day, all on…
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