There are far too many tennis entities to include them all in this web site. Some of the general Characteristics considered are: pioneer, long standing, tennis excellence, contribution, dedication, one of a kind, first of a kind, etc. The following are more specific guidelines for entity types:

Organization Profiles
* Early clubs
* Long standing - existing over 50 years
* First of a kind

Tournament Profiles
* Long standing - existing over 50 years
* Sanctioned

Player Profiles
* PNW president or director
* National ranking or winner of a national (U.S or Canadian tournament)
* PNW #1 ranking mutiple times in open events
* Multiple year winner of the Oregon State open tournament
* Long time successful coaches or tennis administrators (>30 years)

High School Events
* Tournament startup
* Long time successful coaches (>30 years)
* 3 time state championship tournament winners

College Events
* Division I & II program startup and change
* Players receiving NCAA recognition
* Teams receiving NCAA recognition
* Long standing successful coaches

Junior Events
* Players receiving national recognition
* Startup and change of sanctioned Jr. tournaments

Senior Events
* Players receiving national recognition
* Startup and change of sanctioned Sr tournaments

Prominent Senior Players
* Players ranked #1 in the NW 5 or more times in senior singles and/or senior doubles
* Winner of 1 or more gold balls