More Than Just a Game Enriching the lives
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More Than Just a Game Enriching the lives of students through tennis USTA School Tennis
Getting Started • Enter the Schools Registry! • You will receive a recognition certificate, School Tennis Handbook and a USTA/Schools Clipboard all at no cost • www. usta. com/schools • Become a USTA School Organization member • $35 gets your school a 1 year membership as well as a curriculum kit, a laminated set of station signs and equipment and Skillastics discounts • Org members are also eligible for USTA grants
How can the USTA help you. . . 1. Training – Free school teacher in-services (3 hours) • Comprehensive hands on training showing how to implement tennis in a PE curriculum, student management techniques, station teaching, Tennis Skillastics and extra curricular play • Suitable for any location (i. e. gym, cafeteria, blacktop) • In order to host an in-service, school must commit to 3 year organization membership ($100) • Host schools receive a $1000 equipment package and Tennis Skillastics (must have 12 teachers)
How can the USTA help you… 2. New curriculum materials – Developed by USTA with Dr. Robert Pangrazi – Written by Physical Educators for Physical Educators – Based on National Association for Sport and Physical Education standards – Features 8 progressive easy-to-implement lessons – Versatile and flexible curriculum can be taught in any school – Curriculum package contains a complete teaching manual, instructional DVD, quick-reference pocket guide, and a CD of animated signs for activity stations and skill drills.
How can the USTA help you. . . 3. Equipment support – Discounts are available to school districts and after school providers – Equipment is age appropriate, easy to use, and ensures a positive first time experience for all students learning tennis for the first time 4. Technical Expertise – Program start-up – Play formats – Court layout specs – lining a school yard for modified courts (Quickstart Tennis) – Site visits/consulting
Mini-Mountaineer After School Tennis • 8 week programs • Kids receive a racquet, t-shirt and foam ball as part of their registration • All instructors proficient in the 10 and Under Tennis format • Current programs are being held at Warm Springs Intermediate School, Park Middle School, Wright Denny Intermediate School, and Eastern Greenbrier Middle School
Jr. Team Tennis • Co-ed recreational tennis leagues for kids ages 6 -18 • Matches include boys and girls singles, boys and girls doubles and mixed doubles • Opportunities to advance to District, Section and Nationals Championships • Combination of practice and match play with an emphasis on skill development, fun, teamwork and friendly competition
We’re here to help! USTA West Virginia School Tennis Contacts: Kyle Hoffman (khoffman@mas. usta. com) Avi Parida (aparida@mas. usta. com)
