Promote your Little Tennis® program
by running a Tennis Across America™ event
April 2008 -- USPTA will celebrate the 19th annual Tennis Across America on May 10. All members have an opportunity to help the children, adults and senior citizens of their communities get involved in the game. Hosting a Tennis Across America event and promoting Tennis - for the Health of it! SM not only puts people on the court, but also shows tennis is a great way to get healthy, stay fit and have fun. The program not only attracts new players to tennis, but also targets former and current players of all ages who want to jump-start their spring and summer tennis activities. Many people often ask how they can make their Tennis Across America event unique year in and year out. We suggest that they add a little excitement to their clinics by bringing different programs into the mix. For example, Little Tennis is an extremely powerful tool for those who wish to play, promote or teach tennis to very young children and their families. It uniquely caters to teachers, parents, kids and program organizers. It not only helps children learn the game but also involves their parents and grandparents. If parents and children are invited to participate in a day of tennis fun together, it may increase enrollment in children's after-school and summer programs and get parents to sign up for lessons as well. Parents usually love the physical component of tennis because today's children don't get enough exercise. Little Tennis provides exercise and social interaction in a healthy environment. Last year, teaching professionals planned and publicized their free Tennis Across America grassroots clinics, and they are still reaping the benefits by drawing in new players, filling lesson programs and receiving positive publicity.
Get credit for hosting your Tennis Across America event by registering it today! The deadline to register your 2008 Tennis Across America events is July 1! Registered public events will be promoted on USPTA's Web site. Also, registered events help your division get credit in the race to be No. 1 in Tennis Across America participation.
For more information about Tennis Across America or Tennis Around the World, please contact Rick Bostrom at 800-USPTA-4U (877-8248) or sports@uspta.org.
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