Free tennis events to be held in Atlanta in celebration of Nickelodeon’s “Worldwide Day of Play.”
Hundreds of USTA Free Tennis Play events are being held across the country to encourage a healthy and active lifestyle during National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month in September and the USTA and the tennis industry are hosting USTA Free Tennis Play Events across the country in celebration of Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play. USTA Free Tennis Play Events allow families to share their love for tennis together – while having fun and being active.
The following are events taking place in Atlanta:
Date: Saturday, Sept. 5
Time: 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Host: Paces Club Tennis Complex
Where: 4209 Glenaire Way, Acworth, Ga., 30101
To Register: Visit YouthTennis.com
Contact: John Irvin at (770) 235-6614 or Irvintennis@bellsouth.net
Date: Sunday, Sept. 13
Time: 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Host: Sandy Springs Tennis Center
Where: 500 Abernathy Rd., Sandy Springs, Ga., 30328
To Register: Visit YouthTennis.com
Contact: Judi Edwards at (770) 2358487 or thescottiegirl@comcast.net
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 15 and Tuesday, Sept. 22
Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Host: International Community School
Where: 2418 Wood Trail Ln., Decatur, Ga., 30033
To Register: Visit YouthTennis.com
Contact: Dawn Jones at (404) 580-4932
Date: Saturday, Sept. 19
Time: 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Host: Smoke Rise Country Club
Where: 4900 Chedworth Dr., Atlanta, Ga. 30087
To Register: Visit YouthTennis.com
Contact: Jim Richards at (770)908-1843
Date: Sunday, Sept. 20
Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Host: Fowler Park Tennis Courts
Where: 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming, Ga. 30005
To Register: Visit YouthTennis.com
Contact: Jane Trinkle at (404) 256-9543
Studies have shown that an early, positive experience in sports is vital and creates a lifelong commitment to an active lifestyle. If we reach children when they are young enough, they can learn to love physical activity and sports for life.
Per the USTA:
Kids are learning to play faster – and enjoying more success – thanks to the USTA’s initiative, which features tennis sized right for age and ability. That means shorter racquets, lower-bouncing balls and smaller courts. With the sport now using kid-friendly equipment, it is easier than ever for kids to experience early success, which is vital in developing a lifelong commitment to an active lifestyle.
USTA Free Tennis Play Events invite the whole family, of all skill levels, to try tennis at local events and facilities across the country. The events showcase how fun and easy it now is for families to get into the sport, and they also provide a great way for parents to spend time with their children – all while keeping them active. This year marks the fourth year of the September USTA Free Tennis Play Event campaign. Since its inception in September 2012, nearly 5,000 events have been hosted throughout the country.
For more information on USTA Free Tennis Play Events, please visit www.youthtennis.com.
