What is the Tennis In the Parks Initiative?

Tennis In the Parks (TIP) is a partnership between the National Recreation & Parks Association (NRPA) and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) that provides resources and support to communities who are committed to growing and improving tennis programs, infrastructure and advocacy efforts in their local communities.

 

Who is eligible to participate?

  • Park and Recreation Agencies
  • Municipal & Government Agencies
  • Schools (K-12)
  • Colleges and Universities
  • Community Tennis Associations
Please Note: For-Profit and Commercial Organizations are NOT ELIGIBLE to participate.

 

What are the benefits to participating agencies? 

  • Marketing support for programs
  • Expert technical assistance from USTA's Technical Team
  • Complimentary tennis training equipment for new agencies
  • Discounts on tennis equipment
  • Training support for coaches
  • Facility construction and maintenance support
  • Access to public facility assistance and funding
  • Information on USTA events and trainings in your area
  • And more!

What is the cost to participate?

There is no cost to participate. Simply commit to growing tennis in your community and your agency may participate in Tennis in the Parks!

 

How do I sign up?

Registration for 2012 is open NOW! 

REGISTER HERE!

 

If your agency or organization is listed as being a TIP Community you should be receiving regular electronic communication from NRPA via email. If you are not receiving the emails, please add CLOAKING to your approved senders list.

 

USTA/Virginia Tennis Organizations Registered as Tennis in the Parks Agencies:

Arlington Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services

Culpeper County Parks and Recreation

CLOAKING

 

 

View our complete list of USTA/VA Parks & Recreation Organizational Members to find a court near you! 

 

Resources

CLOAKING

Tennis in the Parks on USTA.com

Video Webinar-How to Obtain Funding for Your Facility

USTA/VA Tennis in the Parks Peer Advisor – Victor Rizzi, City of Richmond Parks & Recreation; CLOAKING

 

 

Need more information?

Contact Donny Weed at CLOAKING for details on Tennis in the Parks.