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: Eagle Tennis Association
Contact Person: Jo Hopkins
Contact Information: jhoppy57@msn.comName: Idaho Falls Tennis Association
Contact Person: DJ Calderwood
Contact Information: dcalderwood@melaleuca.com
Name: Idaho Wheelchair Tennis Association
Contact Person: Tim Woods
Contact Information: woodst@dhw.idaho.govName: Jerome Tennis Association
Contact Person: David Perry
Contact Information: dperry@palmspringsads.comName: Magic Valley Tennis Association
Contact Person: Kathy Deahl
Contact Information: mvtennis@hotmail.comName: McCall Tennis Association
Contact Person: Jo Conn
Contact Information: mccalltennis@gmail.comName: Pocatello Community Tennis Association
Contact Person: Ron Osborn
Contact Information: rosborn@cityofchubbuck.usName: Save the Grass Courts Association (SAGA)
Contact Person: George Burns
Contact Information: geomburns@msn.comName: Treasure Valley Tennis Association
Contact Person: Tony Keife
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 found in the USTA Guide for Community Tennis Associations . This free resource is available by clicking on the link and downloading the Adobe PDF file or by contacting Wendy Nielsen, at (208) 322-5150, Ext. 205.
REGISTRATION PROCESS
If you already have formed such an organization, it is simple to become registered with Idaho Tennis Association and the USTA. Simply become a current USTA organizational member for $35. 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?
STA-offered Liability Insurance Exclusive access to USTA Community Funding Grant Preferential access to USTA Tennis & Education Foundation grants Training and educational workshops and seminars Web site development "Best Practices" sharing CTA Newsletter USTA Awards
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 nonprofit organization dedicated to growing the game of tennis, especially with youth, in Idaho. By working closely with the Idaho Tennis Association, the United States Tennis Association, and Idaho-based community tennis associations (or CTAs) , the Foundation identifies programs that would best promote this mission. It then develops fundraising efforts that not only raise money for the program(s) identified, but also help carry the Foundation’s mission forward.
The Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors which meets approximately once a month, and an Executive Director who manages the day-to-day operations. Idaho Tennis Foundation is recognized as exempt as set forth in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bruce Goslovich, Board President (CPA and avid Treasure Valley player)
Heather Silverman, Secretary (Idaho Falls)
John Heinrich (Sun Valley /Ketchum)
Mark Tichenor (Treasurer Valley, Boise State University’s Women’s Tennis Team head coach)
Carrie Reed (Twin Falls)
Todd Miller (Treasure Valley, liaison to Idaho Tennis Association’s Board of Directors)
Matthew Warren (Executive Director of Idaho Tennis Association)
WHAT DOES THE FOUNDATION FUND?
Idaho Tennis Foundation has adopted a gifting policy which stipulates that its grants, in accordance with the Idaho Tennis Association strategic plan, will focus on marketing, community tennis, junior tennis, adult tennis, and special events.
In 2008, the Foundation decided that the Tennis Is Elementary program , aimed at introducing tennis to grade-school children at their local elementary schools, would do much to spread its message. TiE, patterned after the USTA QuickStart program, offers Idaho elementary schools the flexibility to fit an introductory tennis program into their existing after-school activities. The indoor program uses large foam balls and smaller courts, which is designed to get younger hitting immediately. The emphasis is on movement and having fun.
The first TiE pilot programs in the Treasure Valley have been very successful. Immediate sellouts and waiting lists have been the norm.
WHAT WE NEED
In a word, cash. TiE equipment is readily available, instructors have been trained, and schools are lining up to implement the program. Now we need to help make the program affordable. Examples of possible funding levels are below. But any donation would be greatly appreciated!
$600 – to buy the equipment needed for a program to be put into a school
$200 – to pay the instructors for a four week class
HOW DO I DONATE?
Your contributions to Idaho Tennis Foundation are 100 percent tax deductible. The Foundation will accept cash or cash equivalents, real property, securities, personal property and gifts-in-kind. (As a recognized 501(c)(3) organization, all gifts are deductible for federal estate and gift tax purposes.)
Make checks payable to:
Idaho Tennis Foundation
Mail to:
Idaho Tennis Foundation
1108 North Cole Road
Boise, ID 83704
For more information, contact our Executive Director at (208) 322-5150, Ext. 203.