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51 Years

Hi Tennis Fans,

       I have really enjoyed watching and hearing about all my tennis friends.  Anytime you want to call me, write to me, or email me you are welcome to do so.  My address is:  Sue Huffman Stanley, 1619 Hucknall Place, Statesboro, GA 30458.  My email is:  suzyqtennisfan@gmail.com .  My phone # is:  404-483-6051.  I am the founder, the secretary, and board member of the Kenny Huffman Tennis Classic.  The tournament is held in memory of my first husband, Kenny, who died of cancer at the young age of 28.  He was a fantastic tennis player, a great husband and father to Missy & Kenny II.  Our tournament is now 51 years old.  It is a classic.

      The Kenny Huffman Tennis Classic (KHTC) has come a long way.  At our anniversary last year, we had 92 players to register.  We also had a small tornado come through.  Due to our wonderful committee and volunteers, we were back up and running in 1½ hours.  The tournament was originally called the Kenny Huffman Memorial Tennis Tournament.  We shortened the name several years ago.  It was originally played on the Pikeville College tennis courts which were renamed the Kenny Huffman Tennis Courts.  The KHTC has a long history with a million memories.  It has been able to keep going due to all the committee members throughout the years.  People like Lee Smith, Francis Smith, Steve Huffman, Ralph Hood, Jim Vanover, Ron Compton, Victor Allara, Rick Raleigh, James Sullivan, Tony Robinson, Paula Ratliff Coleman, Mary Rowe, Ruth Moore, and Robert Wright.

       Our current committee has 9 members:  Jim Vanover, Freddie Napier, Ralph Hood, Victor Allara, Coty and Kristy Marcum, Tim McNamee, Brad Stanley, and myself Sue Huffman Stanley.  They are some of the most dedicated members we have ever had.  They are going to have to work really hard this year to put on a successful tournament.  So, if any of you who come to the tournament this year want to volunteer to help, just ask Jim Vanover or Freddie Napier.  We are short about 3 members.  Plus, for the first time in 15 years, I will not be able to attend.  My husband, Brad, has had a stroke, and we can’t make the trip.  I am trusting God will give our committee the strength and wisdom to put on a great tournament.   I was thrilled this year with our junior players and how far they advanced at the regional and state tournaments.  It is neat to watch them grow and improve year after year.

       This year at the KHTC on July 26-28, we will have a Food Truck.  We just don’t have the manpower to do a concession stand.  But they will have hot dogs, hamburgers, and chips.  We will have things like Gatorade, Mtn. Dew, Dr. Pepper, Water, Protein Bars, Granola Bars, Pizza and fruit for sale in the registration area.  Tim McNamee will be in charge of it.  Every player will receive a t-shirt, free water, and a free raffle ticket to win some of our prizes.  We raffle off a TV, recliner, printer, grill, and a Head racket bag. So, don’t forget to buy some.

The raffle tickets prices are:

$1.00 each      

$20.00 = 25 Tickets

$40.00 = 50 Tickets

$60.00 = 75 Tickets

$80.00 = 100 Tickets

       Last year we lost (4) 12 x 12 tents because of the terrible storm.  So, it might look a little different.  But we should have extra tents for protection from the sun.  We also have plenty of chairs.  Bring your whole family and come for some enjoyable competition.
 

        I will leave you with a couple of quotes from the Mastro Roger Federer: “I fear no one but respect everyone.”  “Sometimes you have to accept that a guy played better on the day than you.”  “A man who wins is a man who thinks he can.”  Finally, “There’s no way around hard work.  Embrace it.”  Maybe you can learn from some of his wisdom.

 

Sue Huffman Stanley
Founder of Kenny Huffman Tennis Classic
KHTC Secretary
KHTC Board Member
Author of “A Tennis Love Story”

      

      

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