News and Updates from USTA Colorado’s Community Outreach
USTA National is hosting a free webinar on Thursday, April 19th at 12.00 pm MDT regarding Tennis Facility Development & Management. This 75 minute webinar will be offered as a 0.1 CEU (Continuing Education Unit) Credit for those that are involved in Public Parks. To learn more about the webinar and speakers, and to register, please click here….
Each year, the USTA recognizes facilities throughout the country to encourage increasingly high standards for construction and/or renovation through the Outstanding Facility Awards program. Nominations are now being accepted for four categories of facilities: small public (2-10 courts), large public (11+ courts), educational institutions and private. Nomination deadline is April 17, 2018. All 2018 award…
Adopt a Court and Blended Line Funding USTA Colorado Adopt-a-Court grant applications are currently being accepted for repair and renovation of existing tennis courts that are open to the public. Grant awards have ranged between $300-$5,000. This matching grant program must be matched dollar for dollar from the local parks and recreation agency or other…
February is Black History Month where we celebrate historical achievements and contributions by Black Americans. It’s a time to recognize the central role of African Americans in US history. Join us in celebrating the legacy of USTA Colorado’s Breaking the Barriers: An Exhibition in Courage featuring local African American tennis pioneers and contributors who lead the path to allow everyone…
A true tennis angel has returned to the heavens. It is with great sadness that USTA Colorado shares the news that Colorado’s long-time Special Olympics tennis director, Vicky Matarazzo, has passed away. Vicky’s legacy of helping people will live on long past her death. “She is a saint,” says Fritz Garger, Executive Director of USTA…
Wyoming Tennis Association seeks a motivated, energetic and dynamic individual to serve as the association’s Executive Director, Junior Development and District League Coordinator with the goal of increasing both junior and adult participation in the sport of tennis. This is a full-time position based within the State of Wyoming. This individual serves at the pleasure of…
The City and County of Denver – Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a dedicated Tennis Recreation Coordinator to oversee, coordinate, evaluate, and implement citywide operational standards for our Tennis program. Provides instruction to participants in organized recreational programs, classes and activities for Tennis. Identifies community and customer needs and interests, assesses program responsiveness to these interests and initiates…
PE Teachers Schools are central to Net Generation. If a child isn’t introduced to a sport by their parents or in school, chances are slim that they’ll ever pick it up at all. So, to be sure we had the best possible product for PE teachers to utilize, we partnered with SHAPE America to write…
Looking to hire the right tennis instructor for your program? From certified, year-round teaching professionals to non-certified, seasonal assistants, the USTA free webinar series, designed to grow the game and strengthen community tennis programming, is tackling a topic that can be challenging for many facilities. Be sure to register soon for this practical webinar on…
By the end of Q3, the 2017 Racquets For All collection goal had been met! In all, thirty-five contributors had donated 623 racquets, 90 of them coming in the form of brand new youth racquets provided by longtime USTA Colorado partner, Subaru of America. The official vehicle of USTA Colorado, Subaru continues to be an…