USTA BJK NTC ORANGE BALL PLAY DAY TO HOST A TENNIS PLAY EVENT IN CELEBRATION OF WORLD TENNIS DAY

WHAT:  In celebration of World Tennis Day, a nationwide effort to get kids excited and active in tennis, USTA Billie
Jean King National Tennis Center will host a USTA Tennis Play Event on March 16 from 2:30 – 5 p.m. for $25 per participant. During the month of March, the USTA will invite families and kids of all ages and skill levels to try tennis at local events and facilities across the country—encouraging play by encouraging kids to get on the court and in the game.

Contact:
Tina Taps – taps@usta.com
/ (718) 760-6200

BACKGROUND:

Studies
have shown that an early, positive experience in sports is vital to combating
physical inactivity and creating a lifelong commitment to an active lifestyle.
More than a thousand facilities will host USTA Tennis Play Events this March,
each showcasing how fun and easy it now is for families to get into the sport.
These events will allow parents to sign up their children for spring and summer
tennis programs.

The USTA is making it easier and more fun for
kids to get into the game—and stay in the game. With tennis now sized right for age and ability, kids play

on shorter courts, with smaller racquets, and slower, lower-bouncing balls.

Kids are able to play tennis made just for them, so they have a great time with
the game and want to keep playing and improving.

To
learn more about USTA Tennis Play Events, please visit www.youthtennis.com.