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2009/2010 USTA/Virginia Tennis Committees

USTA/Virginia Tennis

Committee Summary 2009-2010

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

Budget and Finance Committee:

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 VT 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.

Community Tennis Committee:

The Community Tennis committee shall consist of a chair and other members as the President shall appoint.
This committee serves as the communications and coordination channel between VT and Community Tennis Associations.
This committee works with the VT 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 VT and USTA/MAS meetings, clinics, workshops and special events and assist in enlisting area organizations to host/support such activities.
The Chair represents VT on the USTA/MAS Community Tennis Committee.

Grievance, Bylaws and Rules Committee:

The Grievance, Bylaws, and Rules committees 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 VT representative on the USTA/MAS Grievance and Bylaws 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/VT Standing orders.

Officials Committee:

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 VT 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.

USTA Leagues Committee:

The USTA Leagues Committee works with the VT League Administrator to oversee USA Tennis Leagues which includes; Adult, Mixed, Senior, Senior Mixed, Super Senior, Super Duper Senior, Commonwealth 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 VT on the USTA/MAS Leagues Committee.

Leagues Review Committee:

The League Review Committee shall review proposals deny/approve new leagues; review yearly ALC agreements/contracts with corresponding recommendations to the Board of Directors.
This committee shall also hear grievances pertaining to Area League Coordinators.

Adult Tournament Committee:

The Adult Tournament Committee shall work with the VT Tournament Administrator to determine schedule conflicts for tournaments, ranking requirements, ranking and qualification systems, and resolve issues.
This committee shall also have a Wheelchair Tennis Subcommittee to help form and aid Wheelchair Tennis programs in Virginia. This Committee shall appoint a VT representative to the USTA/MAS Adult Tournament Committees.

Junior Tournament Committee:

The Junior Tournament Committee works with the VT Tournament Administrator to determine schedule conflicts for tournaments, ranking requirements, ranking systems, and resolve issues.
This committee shall appoint a VT Representative to the USTA/MAS Junior Tournament Committees.

Junior Team Tennis Committee:

The Junior Team Tennis Committee shall work with the District Office to oversee Junior 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.

Long Range Planning Committee:

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.

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Committee Roles and Responsibilities