San Mateo to Host Tennis Festival for Kids

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Rock and Rally at Central Park (50 E 5th Ave.) in San Mateo will host a USTA Tennis Festival as part of March Into Tennis on March 23 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

More than a thousand facilities across the U.S. will host Tennis Festivals to showcase the fun and excitement of playing tennis, as well as sharing with parents the benefits of involving their children in the sport.

Tennis Festivals welcome the whole family to play tennis at all skill levels. Parents and children are encouraged to participate and experience first-hand the way in which tennis is now sized right for their kids age and ability.

In addition, the RS Tennis Academy (433 Chatham Rd.) located in Burlingame will host the RS Academy Junior Tennis Festival March 27 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Tennis Festival initiative launched during “Tennis Night in America” on March 4 at Madison Square Garden.

Tennis Night in America featured the BNP Paribas Showdown with 2012 US Open champion  and Olympic gold medalist, Serena Williams, against the world’s No. 1 woman player, Victoria Azarenka.

In addition, former World No. 1 Rafael Nadal squared off versus former US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro.

“Tennis Festivals are a wonderful way to introduce kids—and their parents—to the lifetime sport of tennis,” said Kurt Kamperman, USTA Chief Executive, Community Tennis. “These events are designed so that kids can experience tennis in a relaxed, fun atmosphere that will encourage them to get involved—and stay involved—in the sport.”

For more information on this event log onto: www.norcal.usta.com/playdays. Or for more information on Tennis Festivals or “Tennis Night in America,” visit www.youthtennis.com.