United States Tennis • USTA • AWARDS MORE THAN $100,000 INTO WHEELCHAIR TENNIS PROGRAMS

David Wagner of the United States in action against Dylan Alcott of Australia during the quad wheelchair singles final on day 13 of the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, 26 January 2019. EPA-EFE/LUKAS COCH

 

 

USTA AWARDS MORE THAN $100,000

IN USTA WHEELCHAIR TENNIS GRASSROOTS GRANTS

TO 36 WHEELCHAIR TENNIS PROGRAMS NATIONWIDE

Grant recognizes organizations

that grow wheelchair tennis in their local communities

 

The USTA today announced that it is awarding more than $100,000 in USTA Wheelchair Tennis Grassroots Grants to 36 deserving wheelchair tennis programs nationwide. Grants were awarded to local organizations that promote and develop the growth of wheelchair tennis and use the sport of tennis to help build stronger, healthier communities. The first USTA Wheelchair Tennis Grassroots Grants were awarded in 2008 and since then, the USTA has given more than $550,000 to wheelchair tennis programs across the country.

 

Grant amounts were based on each program’s existing budget, as well as the future programming needs of the organization. Recipients can use the award to meet the USTA’s grant initiatives including coaching, court time, equipment, recruitment and events (tournaments, camps, etc.).

 

“The USTA is proud to award these grants to deserving wheelchair tennis organizations in recognition of their commitment in promoting and growing the sport of wheelchair tennis,” said Joanne Wallen, USTA Director, Adult Individual Play. “These grants will be a part of a continued effort in expanding programs that support the wheelchair community through tennis and foster growth and success in players.”

 

The USTA grants are being awarded to the following organizations:

Dwight Davis Tennis Center, St. Louis
Southern Arizona Adaptive Sports, Tucson, Ariz.
Courage Kenny Foundation, Minneapolis
South Coast Wheelchair Tennis Foundation, Attleboro, Mass.
Wheelchair Sports Federation, Middle Village, N.Y.
Adaptive Sports & Adventures Program, Charlotte, N.C.
SDSU Aztec Adapted Athletics, San Diego
Wichita Adaptive Sports, Wichita, Kan.
University of Houston, Houston
Athletes with Disabilities Network Northeast, Wales, Penn.
Sportable, Richmond, Va.
OPAF & The First Clinics, Charlotte, N.C.
MSU Adaptive Sports & Recreation Club, East Lansing, Mich.
Northwest Wheelchair Tennis Association, West Linn, Ore.
Count Me In, Kensington, N.H.
Marshfield Tennis Club, Marshfield, Mass.
City of Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo, Calif.
Got Ability Sports, L3C, Brighton, Miss.
HSC Community Services, Inc., New Britain, Conn.
City of Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
USTA Florida Tennis Management, Orlando, Fla.
South Shore YMCA, Norwell, Mass.
Columbus Regional Tennis Association, Columbus, Ga.
University of Louisville, Louisville, Ken.
New York Junior Tennis & Learning, Woodside, N.Y.
QCA Adaptive Sports Association, Davenport, Iowa
Sanford Physical Medicine and Rehab, Sioux Falls, S.D.
Southern California Tennis Association, Los Angeles
Arizona Disabled Sports, Mesa, Ariz.
Rome Tennis Center at Berry College, Rome, Ga.
Paula G. Manship YMCA/Lamar Tennis Center, Baton Rouge, La.
Winderemere Racquet Club, Blythewood, S.C.
USTA Caribbean Tennis Association, San Juan, P.R.
Mid-Carolina Tennis Association, Rock Hill, S.C.
Kidz Fitness Solutionz, LaPlace, La.
Centre Court Athletic Club/Hanover Park Park District, Hanover Park, Ill.

 

Organizations that are interested in starting a wheelchair tennis program or would like more information about wheelchair tennis can email wheelchairinfo@usta.com.