News and Updates for players and parents
Are you ready to 3v3? The 2018 3v3 Grand Prix dates are set, and registration is now open for the first half of the season. How 3v3 works Singles. Doubles. Simultaneously. 1 match. 2 courts. 3 players. Substitutes wait in between courts. Players can “tag” in and out between games. Kids play singles and doubles…
The 2018 Big Book of Colorado Tennis is now available to download from our newsstand. Of course, if you don’t like to click more than once, you can just view it here. USTA members can expect to see a hardcopy in your mailboxes and at facilities across the state next week. Here’s a peek at…
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…
Gamifying the Game In addition to playing right-sized tennis with modified racquets, balls and courts, kids in Colorado will soon track their own points from earning “stars” and “trophies” as they progress through the 10 and Under Youth Tennis Tournament Pathway. Beginning in January 2018, Colorado and the Intermountain Section will implement the national Youth Progression…
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…
Frequently Asked Questions/FAQs Why is there a Youth Progression Pathway? The pathway ensures young players, ages 7-10 years old, compete at appropriate levels of play as they progress through competitive stages based on age, participation and achievement. The following are a few examples of the importance of Youth Tennis Progression for our young players:…
The final 2017 3v3 Grand Prix Series events are taking place on Sunday afternoons throughout the month of October. Hosted by Crestmoor (10s) on October 1, Columbine Country Club (12s) on October 8 and Colorado Athletic Club Inverness (14s) on October 22, players and their parents are enjoying the fun, flexible format! Winners earn a…
The 3v3 Grand Prix Series continues in Boulder this month! Limited space available for 4-6 person teams at the September 17 green ball 12s event at the Meadows Club as well as at the September 24 orange ball 10s event hosted by Gonzo Tennis at Centennial Middle School. The 3v3 Grand Prix Series provides fun,…
Get more players on your courts by offering the right formats! Smaller courts allow players to build confidence and learn skills and strategy while covering the entire court. They’ll have more fun and keep coming back for more, which translates to tennis growth in your community and at your facility! Easily add 36’ and 60’…