Tennis is important to Atlanta, more so than many other large cities, so it’s worth noting that World Tennis Day is March 10.
This day serves as a kickoff to the Play Events. More than 1,000 facilities will host USTA Tennis Play Events in March, demonstrating how fun and easy it is for families to get into the sport of tennis. These events also will also give parents the chance to sign up their children for spring and summer tennis programs.
World Tennis Day is a celebration of tennis around the world and will be held in conjunction with the BNP Paribas Showdown at New York’s Madison Square Garden featuring 17–time Grand Slam singles champion Roger Federer taking on rising star Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria in one match, and tennis legends Monica Seles and Gabrielle Sabatini squaring off in the other match.
“World Tennis Day is a wonderful platform to inspire healthy and active lifestyles for families throughout the country,” said Kurt Kamperman, USTA Chief Executive, Community Tennis. “The thousands of USTA Tennis Play Events in celebration of World Tennis Day are part of USTA’s continued commitment to provide opportunities to bring more kids and their families into the game.”
The USTA has made it easier and more fun for kids to get into the game—and stay in the game. With tennis now sized right for age and skill level, kids play on shorter courts, with smaller racquets, and slower, lower-bouncing balls. Kids are able to play tennis made just for them, so they have a great time and want to keep playing and improving.
To learn more about USTA Tennis Play Events, please visit www.youthtennis.com.
Here are the Atlanta events being held in conjunction with World Tennis Day:
When: Sunday, March 1 and Sunday, March 8 from 12-1 p.m.
Where: Washington Park (at intersection of Connally St. and Kelly St. NE), Atlanta
Contact: Raynee Bhagwandas at raynee10u@mail.com or (404) 5466788
Ages: Ten and Under, Eleven and Over
Level: Beginner
Fee: Free
When: Saturday, March 7 from 10-11 a.m.
Where: Chesnut Hill Tennis Courts, 5184 Lupine Lane, Acworth
Contact: John Irvin at Irvintennis@bellsouth.net or (770) 235-6614
Ages: Ten and Under
Level: Beginner
Fee: Free
Registration: YouthTennis.com
When: Saturday, March 7 from 1-3 p.m.
Where: Georgia Gwinnett College Tennis Facility, 100 Countryside Place, Lawrenceville
Contact: Tenesha Davis at tdavis@playtga.com or (404) 855-1090
Ages: Ten and Under
Level: Beginner
Fee: Free
Registration:
When: Saturday, March 14 from 10-11 a.m.
Where: Paces Club Tennis Complex, 4209 Glenaire Way, Acworth
Contact: John Irvin at Irvintennis@bellsouth.net or (770) 235-6614
Ages: Ten and Under, Eleven and Over
Level: Beginner
Fee: Free
Registration: YouthTennis.com
When: Saturday, March 21 from 12-3 p.m.
Where: South Fulton Tennis Center, 5645 Mason Road, College Park
Contact: Sam Kennedy at satennis1@yahoo.com or (678) 640-7318
Ages: Ten and Under, Eleven and Over
Level: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced
Fee: Free
Registration: YouthTennis.com
