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Mission Statement:
To promote the growth of tennis by obtaining grants from other non-profit organizations and raising funds through various fund raising activities which provides funds to build or improve public tennis facilities and offer tennis scholarships to deserving individuals throughout the South Bay. |
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Currently the South Bay Community Tennis Association (SBCTA) is working on the LGHS Tennis Facility Renovation Project. The project will combine matching funds from the Los Gatos High School, LGS Recreation Department, SBCTA, Local Corporate Sponsors, New Mellinium Foundation, and grants from the USTA and NRPA. |
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The goal is to raise $175,000 to renovate current tennis courts, replace fencing, and add lights to courts #4 and #5.
For more information, make a donation, volunteer, or join our Corporate Sponsorship Commitee, contact Todd Dissly.
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One of the most enjoyable experiences I have in our organization is through the USTA Schools Program. The program aim is to expose young children to tennis right on their own blacktops & playgrounds of their school. The NEW progression tennis equipment (transition balls & mini nets) has revolutionized the way Tennis is introduced to new players.
The tennis industry has learned from other sports that it is incorrect to teach young beginners on a regulation size court with regulation size balls. You must modify the playing field and equipment to make the game easier and more FUN for beginners. Everyone has heard of T-Ball for Baseball players and sees the modified ball and field used for young soccer or basketball players, but until NOW there was no real solution for tennis.
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By using the NEW progression tennis balls the game is slowed down and the ball is easier to control. The mini portable nets and shortened court (think foresquare) allow smaller players to play on a court more suitable for their size and speed. With little or no coaching a young player can develop the skills to rally the ball in minutes. The new nets can be placed on a driveway, blacktop, backyard, and turn any surface into a MINI tennis court.
Through support from the USTA, the SBCTA has run several successful programs at elementary schools in the South Bay:
Payne Elementary School
Los Alamitos Elementary
Lakeside Elementary
McKinley Elementary
Castillero Middle School
San Antonio Elementary
Williams School
Stratford Elementary
For information on how to bring MINI tennis to your blacktop contact Todd Dissly, USTA School Tennis Trainer. |
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Every summer the South Bay CTA gathers the community tennis players for the Annual Rock & Rally Tennis Festival.
The signature event features games & prizes for the whole family. Last year special guest, Wayne Bryan, stopped in for some fun.
Bryan, father of World's #1 Doubles team, Bob & Mike, ran an on-court clinic, took photographs, and signed FREE copies of his book, "How to raise your child to be a champion in Athletics, Arts & Education.
Every year is more fun than the last. Bring your family out to a great day of tennis in the community! |
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The best way to improve your game is to watch great tennis. The SAP Open features the best tennis players in the world and it is right here in downtown San Jose at the HP Pavilion. Join the South Bay CTA for a night of great tennis and FUN with your friends! Treat your family to great night out!
For tickets and to join our group at the SAP Open contact Todd Dissly, SAP Open Elite Staff. |
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