News and Updates from USTA Colorado’s Community Outreach
National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) is the official celebration of the contributions made and the important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrate their heritage and culture. The Hispanic community have had a profound and positive influence on our country through their strong commitment to family,…
The fourth installment of USTA Colorado’s Breaking the Barriers Exhibit: Rise to the Possible, has earned several marketing industry awards, including the Fourteeners Award and the Communicator Award for 2020. Inspired by the vision, dedication and legacy of Vicky Matarazzo, a long-time USTA Colorado volunteer and Volunteer Tennis Director for Special Olympics Colorado, USTA Colorado launched the…
Gay pride or LGBT pride is the positive stance against discrimination and violence toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people to promote their self-affirmation, dignity, equality rights, increase their visibility as a social group, build community, and celebrate sexual diversity and gender variance. Diversity and Inclusion are core values and strategic priorities for USTA Colorado. We reach…
H5 Episode 37 / Spring 2020 / by Katie Newell For Kristyn Wykert, Certified Tennis Professional and Assistant Business Development Director at The Tennis Center at Steamboat Springs, using her skills and passion for the game is about doing more than creating better tennis players. It’s about creating a more connected and cohesive community in…
Community has been the cornerstone during these extraordinary times. All of us at USTA Colorado are thinking of you and our wish is that you and your family stay safe and healthy. We’re a community and are in this together! In honor of the traditions, and history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the…
Message from USTA Colorado about getting back on the courts: Interested players are contacting our office to ask about play in their area: “Is tennis allowed?” “What are the parameters?”; “Is it safe to play?”. The best advice is for players to contact their local tennis facilities, their city/county officials, or local government websites for…
The USTA has released some recommendations for players and facilities once the restrictions have been lifted. The USTA recognizes that the coronavirus has been affecting different parts of the country in different ways and with different timing. We therefore believe it will be possible for people to return to playing tennis safely in some cities…
Dear TIA Members and Friends, In light of the current global health crisis, our entire industry has come together to analyze the most pressing needs and top concerns of all involved in our industry. The collective goal is to collaborate on programs aimed at providing both the immediate and longer-term support that is needed due…
USTA Colorado supports the most recent announcement from the USTA, suspending all sanctioned tournament and league play until May 3. We are all responsible for reducing the spread of the coronavirus by maintaining Colorado Governor Polis’ policy of social distancing, as advocated by medical professionals across the country. USTA Colorado also recognizes that many facilities across the…
On behalf of USTA Colorado, our office is thinking of you during these difficult times. This global pandemic has put a strain on all of us in our tennis community. We know that most facilities have closed and that so many people involved in the delivery of tennis are adversely affected. Obviously, many of our…