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Community Tennis
WHAT IS A COMMUNITY TENNIS ASSOCIATION?
A USTA Community Tennis Association (CTA) is “any incorporated, geographically defined, not-for-profit, volunteer-based organization that supports or provides programs which promote and develop the growth of tennis.” As an association, the group works to coordinate and maintain tennis programs and services; guaranteeing that they are open and accessible to all. These tennis enthusiasts may act as advocates, program administrators, and promoters or fund-raisers. Fueled by local volunteers, they exist to promote and develop the game of tennis in the community.
CURRENT IDAHO DISTRICT COMMUNITY TENNIS ASSOCIATIONS
Name: Donnelly Tennis Club
Contact Person: Nancy Sommerwerck
Contact Information: njsnomad@msn.comName: Idaho Falls Community Tennis Association
Contact Person: Kris D'Antoni
Contact Information: kdantoni@sentientscience.comName: Idaho Wheelchair Tennis Association
Contact Person: Tim Woods
Contact Information: woodst@dhw.idaho.govName: Magic Valley Tennis Association
Contact Person: Sue Davis
Contact Information: mvtennis@hotmail.comName: McCall Tennis Association
Contact Person: Linda Hallock
Contact Information: mccalltennis@gmail.comName: Meridian Tennis Association
Contact Person: Sandy Moore
Contact Information: luv10snglf@msn.comName: One By One Foundation
Contact Person: Jo Hopkins
Contact Information: jhoppy57@msn.comName: Treasure Valley Tennis Association
Contact Person: Chad Vaughn
Contact Information: tvtainfo@gmail.com
HOW DOES AN ORGANIZATION BECOME A USTA COMMUNITY TENNIS ASSOCIATION?
Information on how to form, develop or improve a Community Tennis Association can be downloaded here in the USTA Guide for Community Tennis Associations . For more information or additional resources, contact Wendy Nielsen, at (208) 322-5150, Ext. 205, or wnielsen@idtennis.com.
REGISTRATION PROCESS
If you already have formed such an organization, it is simple to become registered with Idaho Tennis Association and the USTA. Becoming a USTA organizational member is highly recommended, establishing your organization's eligibility for additional benefits, such as discounted insurance and equipment. Then register as a CTA . If such an organization does not exist in your community, or if you are interested in strengthening an existing community tennis organization, see the USTA Guide for Community Tennis Associations . By registering with the USTA, a Community Tennis Association will become linked to a large network of other CTAs and receive regular communication from Idaho Tennis Association, USTA/Intermountain Section, and USTA. Opportunities to attend workshops, to receive financial assistance and to tap into District, Section and National resources and grants also become more readily available.
USTA GRANTS
There are currently several types of grants available from the USTA and Intermountain Section for Community Tennis Associations, school programs, Parks and Recreation programs and facilities, and individuals. Click here for descriptions and applications for USTA grants . Click here for descriptions and applications for USTA Intermountain Section grants .
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF REGISTERING YOUR CTA?
Registering as a Community Tennis Association (CTA) and/or a National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) chapter has numerous benefits and opens up an array of options for different grants, awards, trainings, programs and Web site assistance to both your organzation and your constituents. Organization members are also eligible for USTA-offered liability iInsurance, exclusive access to USTA Community Funding grants, and preferential access to USTA Tennis & Education Foundation grants.
WHAT OTHER RESOURCES DO CTAS HAVE?
ITA "Funding Finders" Grant Book . This grant book touches the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the multiple, non-tennis-specific grant opportunities that are in available in Idaho and nationwide.
Click here to download USTA's Community Tennis Associations Quick Reference Online Resource Guide.
IDAHO TENNIS FOUNDATION
Idaho Tennis Foundation, Inc. was incorporated in 1974 as a non-profit organization with the goal of providing financial assistance for junior tennis programs in Idaho. The Foundation is currently governed by volunteer board members representing the various provinces across the state. An Executive Director manages the day-to-day operations of the organization. Idaho Tennis Foundation is recognized as exempt as set forth in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
WHAT DOES THE FOUNDATION FUND?
In 2010, Idaho Tennis Foundation adopted a gifting policy and funding direction of raising money to support the Tennis is Elementary after-school program. This state-wide afterschool program is designed to introduce the game of tennis to elementary school students by using the USTA “QuickStart” format. The program can take place in a gym, cafeteria, parking lot or multipurpose room while using smaller racquets and foam balls. Click HERE for more information on the Tennis is Elementary program.
Specifically, the Foundation will fund scholarships for students, equipment costs, instructor pay, and any administrative expense. It is the goal of the Foundation to provide every elementary school student the opportunity to participate in the program and learn the game of tennis in a fun and welcoming environment.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
We need your financial support!!! We have over 200 trained instructors and 346 elementary schools interested in the program across the state. We need your financial support to allow us to provide tennis opportunities to every child in the state.
● $35 sponsors one child for one month
● $65 provides a child a racquet, balls, and a backpack
● $210 sponsors one child for one entire semester of Tennis is Elementary
● $420 sponsors one child for one entire year of Tennis is Elementary
● $750 provides the equipment and instruction at one entire school
● $1,000 sponsors an entire school Tennis is Elementary program
HOW DO I DONATE?
Your contributions to the Idaho Tennis Foundation are tax deductible. The Foundation will accept cash or cash equivalents, real property, securities, personal property and gifts-in-kind.
Make checks payable to: Idaho Tennis Foundation
Mail to: Idaho Tennis Foundation
1108 North Cole Road
Boise, ID 83704
2011 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Bruce Goslovich – President
Todd Miller – IdTA Board Liaison (interim Secretary/Treasurer)
Heather Silverman – East Region Trustee
Nicole Sirak – West Region Trustee
TBA – Central Region Trustee
TBA – At Large Trustee
TBA – At Large Trustee
Steve Bickham – USTA-Idaho and Idaho Tennis Foundation Executive Director
For more information, contact our Executive Director at (208) 322-5150, Ext. 203.