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2009 Tennis in the Parks
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What is the Tennis in the Parks Initiative?
Tennis in the Parks (TIP) is a partnership between NRPA and the United States Tennis Association that provides resources and support to communities who are committed to growing and improving tennis programs, infrastructure and advocacy efforts in their local communities.
The NEW and improved 2009 TIP online registration process has begun for renewal agencies and new agencies. ALL TIP agencies/organizations must re-register each year to continue participation in this FREE initiative and to continue to receive available resources. Please note that the registration system is NEW in 2009. Both new and renewal agencies will need to create an account on the USTA website by clicking the registration link below.
Chance to Win a Wilson Racquet Sports Tennis Package by Hosting a Recreational Coach Workshop!
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has partnered with Wilson Sporting Goods to offer a Wilson Racquet Sports Tennis Package valued at $250. For simply becoming a 2009 Recreation Coach Workshop Host Site, 10 agencies will win the package which includes: One (1) K Tour triple bag, one (1) KZen Racquet, and one (1) Wilson Aluminum Sports Bottle. The ten winners will be selected at random on June 30, 2009.
Besides the chance to win the Wilson Racquet Sports Tennis Package, the USTA is ready to send a specially trained, certified teaching professional to train your tennis coaches AT NO COST TO YOUR AGENCY/ORGANIZATION! These workshops are an excellent primer for new coaches as well as a valuable refresher course for those with teaching experience but who seek more current methods and effective tools. Faculty are all certified by the Professional Tennis Registry and/or U.S. Professional Tennis Association and have received special training from the USTA. 96% of past attendees surveyed said they would recommend a Recreational Coach Workshop (RCW) to a friend or colleague.
A USTA RCW is an interactive, on-court training program designed for tennis teachers and coaches working with players at the recreational level. If you want to grow tennis in your community and have a chance to win a Wilson Racquet Package, NRPA and the USTA urge your agency/organization to sign up to host a RCW today!
This active 6-hour session covers:
• Teaching in large groups • The games-based approach to coaching • The QuickStart Tennis format • Running effective team practices • The Top 10 Games Every Coach Should Know
As a Host site you will receive even more benefits from the USTA: • Financial reimbursement when you submit completed evaluations • Customizable marketing materials to promote the workshop • Youth and adult curriculum materials • USTA Teaching Group Tennis and Games Approach to Coaching videos • Ability to grow the game in your community with permanency • Ability to make your program more attractive to local consumers.
It’s easy to get started today.
If your Park & Recreation Agency, Club, NJTL, Community Tennis Association, or other organization is interested in hosting one of these workshops, please visit the RCW Host Site Resource page to learn more and to sign up as a host. You can also view the RCW Host Flyer for Parks by clicking here. Lastly, you can email oncourttraining@usta.com with questions.
USTA Tennis Teachers Conference
August 29-September 1, 2009 – New York, NY
Now in its 39th year of success, the Tennis Teachers Conference is the premier resource for teaching professionals, organizers and coaches. If you want cutting edge information and the opportunity to connect with colleagues from around the US and the world, you will want to register for this conference! Registration will open by the end of the day on June 11th. Visit www.usta.com/ttc for further schedule and event information.
Sign up by July 15th to obtain the early-bird registration rate! See the website listed above for more details.
$100,000 Prize for Best Tennis Town
Does your town or city have what it takes to be the Nation's Best Tennis Town? Tennis is played from coast to coast in small, rural towns, large, urban metro areas, and everywhere in-between. The United States Tennis Association wants to know if your community has what it takes to be named Best Tennis Town! The grand prize for the 2009 Best Tennis Town will receive the following:
2009 Best Tennis Town title and trophy
$100,000 to be used for community wide programming or facility enhancements that the winning entrant endorses, as approved by the USTA
The community will receive the 2009 Best Tennis Town award during the 2009 US Open, at a date to be determined e new
Round Two of the new 2009 USTA Recreational Tennis Grant is now closed. Applications were due to USTA by May 15, 2009.
Park and Recreation agencies were eligible to apply for this new funding. This is significant because this is the first time the USTA offered a National Grant opportunity for programming/partnerships for park and recreation agencies. Priority was given to park and recreation agencies that are registered as Tennis in the Parks agencies.
There were two (2) categories of grant assistance available.
1. Program/Project Support (grant range: $2,500 - $10,000) For applicants seeking funding to support their general tennis programming, project and equipment needs and meeting these objectives: increase tennis participation, support tennis programming, and foster diversity with both tennis participation and programming.
2. Community Partnership Investment (grant range: $10,000 - $50,000) For applicants seeking funding to establish and/or develop community based partnerships meeting the following objectives: increase tennis participation, support tennis programming, and foster diversity with both tennis participation and programming. The USTA is awarding grants to selected organizations that present a clear vision for establishing community based partnerships to meet these objectives. Proposals should involve all parts of the tennis community and leverage the USTA’s financial investment at the local level. Matching funding is required from the applicant. It is expected that communities that receive this grant will become self-sufficient and not need USTA grants to operate in the future.
This exciting new opportunity gave park and recreation agencies resources to grow tennis, increase participation and use tennis as a vehicle to build stronger, healthier communities.
83rd Annual National Public Parks Tennis Championships
The 83rd Annual National Public Parks Tennis Championships in Columbia, South Carolina will take place from July 25 - August 2, 2009. Events for Juniors, Familes and Adults will take place at the Lexington County Tennis Complex and will be hosted by the Lexington County Recreation and Aging Commission. For more information visit:
The USTA has expanded facility services from offering grants to renovate and upgrade existing facilities to also include assessing, developing, designing, and planning facilities. The USTA is ready to assist your agency with these types of facility projects.
The first step to apply for Public Facility Assistance is to complete the FACILITY ASSISTANCE FORM (you must be a registered TIP agency).
The Facility Assistance Forms may be submitted to the USTA at any time during the year. Communities that complete the on-line inquiry form will be interviewed for clarification and scope of project, as well as possible assignment of specific services. Due to the large volume of inquiry forms being submitted to the USTA, communities should expect to be contacted within four to six weeks of the initial inquiry submission. Please note that special preference will be given to communities expressing an interest in constructing permanent QuickStart courts and/or tennis lines.
Services offered by the USTA could include:
Referral for advocacy assistance
Concept drawings
Color rendering or site specific plans
Construction and Maintenance Manual
Technical training
Invitation to complete a competitive grant application
Please note that TIP communities must be invited to apply for Public Facility Funding and the grant application will only be made available to communities that complete the Facility Assistance Form, complete an interview with the USTA and are invited to apply.
Other Related Information:
The USTA accepts and encourages general technical questions (i.e. how high should an indoor building be? Our city wants courts, now what? How high should a net be?). Please direct your questions to technical@usta.com.
A copy of the Construction and Maintenance Manual will be made available to all TIP communities courtesy of the USTA upon request.
Technical Training Workshops – Throughout the year, the USTA will offer training programs that will focus on facility planning and development, programming, and advocacy. Simply send your name, city, state and statement of interest to technical@usta.com for information on a workshop relevant to your area of interest.
The Big Serve, the USTA’s online advocacy resource, is loaded with useful information. An advocacy toolkit is available online and is a must-have for communities that are working towards renovating existing facilities or building new facilities. With the support of tennis lovers like you, the USTA is working to expand the role of tennis in communities across the country.
NRPA and the USTA are committed to provide communities with access to safe, appealing and functional tennis environments. We believe the USTA has the resources and experience to help your agency/organization serve its residents and clientele.
Thank you for all that you do to support tennis in your community!
Tennis In the Parks Newsletter
Click Here to view the most recent Tennis In the Parks Newsletter
Features Include:
TIP Desktop Resource Guide
Tennis Equipment Discounts Available for TIP Agencies
Host a Recreational Coach Workshop
Recreational Tennis Grant
$100K available for 'Best Tennis Town'
Click here to view the February 2009 edition of the Tennis in the Parks Newsletter.
Click Here to view the Winter 2009 edition of the Tennis in the Parks Newsletter.
Click Here to view other the past editions of the newsletter.
2009 Tennis Night in America
Youth Registration Night – A Tennis Night in America Event
On March 2, 2009, tennis organizations and facilities of all kinds participated in a historic night – Tennis Night in America. A tennis celebration took place with the first ever BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean King Cup and Youth Registration Night, a grassroots initiative.The BNP Paribas Showdown featured four of the top female tennis players in the world competing at MadisonSquareGarden in New York and was broadcast live on HBO.
In addition, the USTA launched the largest youth tennis recruitment ever – Youth Registration Night – with hundreds of local events facilitating early registrations for spring and summer programs.
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