Posts Tagged ‘tennis’
GSMKY 047: I Kinda Wish They Were All Indoors
On this episode we review the action of the Sydney Cassady Memorial Tournament, look ahead to the State Farm Etown Open, name the winners of the State 40 & Over and State 18 & Over, and go over lots of announcements that YOU need to know. Plus we have an extended discussion about getting hit…
Read MoreState Farm Etown Open 2025 Set for an Awesome 4th of July Weekend
The 2025 CKTS season continues this weekend (July 5-6) in Elizabethtown, Kentucky with the annual State Farm Etown Open, where 165 of the best competitors in the state will be participating. Once again the tournament is sponsored by local State Farm agents, and it’s one of our largest tournaments each year. Director Karen Henson and…
Read MoreSydney Cassady Memorial Tournament 2025 Draws are Now Available; Indoor Play
The 23rd season season of the CKTS continues this weekend (June 14-15) in Bowling Green, Kentucky with the 2nd Annual Sydney Cassady Memorial Tournament. This will be the first of two annual stops in Bowling Green, where we are excited to welcome over 155 players competing this weekend. Due to the strong likelihood of rain…
Read More2025 Season of the CKTS Set to Begin; Draws for Campbellsville are Now Available
The 23rd season of the CKTS launches this weekend (May 31-June 1) in the same city it began last year (Campbellsville, KY) for the Miller Park Tennis Classic. We are excited to welcome 111 of the best youth and adult tennis competitors registered from all around the Commonwealth. Miller Park and Campbellsville University will be…
Read MoreGSMKY 045: Kentucky Tennis Weekend 2025
It’s a special audio-only edition of GSMKY! At the annual Kentucky Tennis Weekend in Louisville, Chris and Chad had the opportunity to interview representatives from USTA Southern, USTA Kentucky, and the Raise a Racquet Foundation to hear their insights about the progress of tennis over the last year, as well as the great things that…
Read MoreGSMKY 044: Aces We Have Heard on High
2025 SCHEDULE REVEAL!! On this special Holiday episode of GSMKY, we reveal the long-awaited 2025 CKTS tournament schedule, look back at the CKTS Aces & Appetizers event from last month, list the USTAKY and USTA Southern Award winners, and look ahead to January events. Plus, we talk wayyy too much about the wonders of Buc-ee’s.…
Read MoreGSMKY 043: Aces & Appetizers for All!
It’s a special AUDIO-ONLY edition of GSMKY! This was recorded November 10th on-location at the “CKTS Aces & Appetizers” event in Bowling Green. During this fun-filled afternoon we had the opportunity to interview several CKTS division award winners between court rotations in the SOKY Lounge at Buchanon Indoor. We had a blast! See the show…
Read MoreGSMKY 042: Make Tennis Great Again
Tennis in Kentucky is already GREAT, but today’s special guest talks about how we can make it even greater! Jason Miller is the Executive Director of USTA Kentucky, and he’s with us today to discuss challenges that Kentucky tennis facilities are facing and how we can work together for a common goal. He also lays…
Read More2024 Season-ending Point Standings are Now Available; Awards Distributed at Special Event in Bowling Green on Sunday Nov. 10
The OFFICIAL 2024 season-ending Point Standings for all Divisions are ready and available for viewing on the Standings page of our website. Players’ names that are highlighted in yellow will receive champion or runner-up awards at our first-ever “CKTS Aces & Appetizers” event on Sunday November 10, 1:00-4:00 PM CST in Bowling Green at the…
Read MoreVerify Your Points NOW! Unofficial 2024 Season-ending Point Standings are Now Available
The UNOFFICIAL 2024 season-ending Point Standings for all Divisions are now tabulated and available for viewing on the Standings page of our website. Please check the divisions you played for accuracy, to make sure you received correct points! Any possible corrections must be reported by the end of the day on Sunday 9/29. Standings will…
Read MoreFirst National Bank Russell County Open 2024 Draws are Now Released
The 2024 CKTS tournament season concludes this weekend (September 14-15) with the inaugural First National Bank Russell County Open! This is the final stop on the 2024 Central Kentucky Tennis Series (CKTS) Tour after an exciting Labor Day weekend at the Glasgow Open two weeks ago. We are very excited to play on BRAND NEW…
Read MoreGlasgow Open 2024 Draws are Now Released
The 2024 CKTS season continues this weekend (August 31-September 1) with our first trip to Glasgow, Kentucky in over a year for a Labor Day tradition: The Glasgow Open! This is the second-to-last stop on the 2024 Central Kentucky Tennis Series (CKTS) Tour after a great turnout in Bowling Green for the Gator Open two…
Read MoreGator Open 2024 Draws are Now Released
The 2024 CKTS season continues this weekend (August 17-18) with a return trip to Bowling Green, Kentucky for the 4th-annual Gator Open. This is the sixth stop on the 2024 Central Kentucky Tennis Series (CKTS) Tour after an awesome tournament in Somerset two weeks ago. We are excited to have nearly 120 players joining us…
Read MoreAlton Blakley Lake Cumberland Open 2024 Draws are Now Released
The 2024 CKTS season continues this weekend (August 3-4) in Somerset, Kentucky with the annual Alton Blakley Lake Cumberland Open. This is the 5th stop on the 2024 Central Kentucky Tennis Series Tour after a truimphant return to Danville just two weeks ago. We are excited to have nearly 130 participants competing in our event…
Read MoreDraws are Released for the Triumphant Return of the Danville Open
The 2024 CKTS season hits the midway point this weekend (July 20-21) in Danville, Kentucky with the return of the Danville Open. This tournament was part of the Tour until a decade ago, and now it is back with new facilities and a new director. This event is directed by Boyle County High School Tennis…
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