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The "Little Mo" is
a program of the Maureen Connolly Brinker Tennis Foundation which furthers
junior tennis development for boys and girls 8, 9, 10 and 11 & under. The
"Road to the Little Mo Nationals" is a nationwide, year-long circuit of
fun, competitive tournaments culminating in a national champion being crowned
in each age division. The "Little Mo" tournaments offer an opportunity for
the younger player to compete against others who are the same age at the
sectional, regional, and national level. The "Road" begins this spring with a "Little Mo" Sectional tournament held in each of the seventeen sections for boys and girls.After the Sectional tournaments have been completed, the eight (8) quarterfinalists from each age division will advance to the "Little Mo" Regionals in the summer. There are four regional "Little Mo" tournament sites: Alpharetta, Georgia (East); Dallas, Texas (South); San Diego, California (West); and Homewood, Illinois (North). After the completion of the Regional "Little Mo" tournaments, the four (4) semifinalists from each age division will advance to the prestigious "Little Mo" Nationals at St. Stephen's Tennis Academy in Austin, Texas from October 26-28, 2002. The "Little Mo" Nationals will have a prestigious draw of 16 from each age division and the winner of each age division will be crowned "Little Mo" National Champion. The "Little Mo" Nationals is the only event in the country which offers the opportunity for a youngster to become a National Champion in Boys & Girls 8, 9, 10, and 11 & under. The popular "Little Mo" tournament, in its 26th year in Texas, is named in memory of its tennis champion namesake, Maureen Connolly, who was known as "Little Mo". In 1953, she was the first woman to capture the elusive Grand Slam by winning the Australian Championships, the French Championships, Wimbledon, and the U.S. Championships. She was only eighteen years old when she accomplished that magnificent feat. From that time on, Maureen was known as the incomparable "Little Mo". In July 1954, "Little Mo" injured her leg in a horseback riding accident which ended her tennis career. Although her tournament career was over, Maureen continued to promote her beloved game and in 1968, she joined her dear friend, Mrs. Frank A. Jeffett (Nancy) to co-found the Maureen Connolly Brinker Tennis Foundation. Unfortunately, her tragic death of cancer occurred six months later on the eve of Wimbledon at 34 years of age. Today, the foundation continues to benefit countless numbers of boys and girls throughout the country and the world. Mrs. Jeffett, along with fellow trustees Norman Brinker and Bob Taylor, Carol Weyman, Executive Director, and a capable Advisory Board, lead the foundation in a myriad of programs and activities. In order to play the "Little Mo", you must be living in the United States, Puerto Rico, or British Columbia (according to the USTA map of sections). For information on the "Little Mo", contact Carol Weyman - Tournament Chairman (214) 352-7978. Cartennis@aol.com www.mcbtennis.org Home | Tournaments | Rankings | Coaching | Players | College | Sports Science | Camps | Membership | Forums
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