PHILADELPHIA, SURROUNDING TOWNS TO HOST USTA TENNIS PLAY EVENTS IN CELEBRATION OF WORLD TENNIS DAY

What: Philadelphia-area facilities will host USTA Tennis Play Events in celebration of World Tennis Day, a nationwide effort to get families excited and active in tennis. 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 everyone to get on the court and in the game.

When: Tuesday, March 10, 2015 from 3-6 p.m.
Where: Vare Recreation Center, 2600 Morris Street
Philadelphia
Contact: Brian Hughes, TheSPTA@hotmail.com/ (215) 528-0196
Fee: Free
Registration: www.youthtennis.com

When: Saturday, March 14, 2015 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Capitolo Playground, 900 Federal
Philadelphia
Contact: Brian Hughes, TheSPTA@hotmail.com/ (215) 528-0196
Fee: Free
Registration: www.youthtennis.com

When: Saturday, March 14, 2015 from 5-6:30 p.m.
Where: Northampton Tennis and Fitness Center, 405 Newtown Richboro Road
Richboro, Pa. 18954
Contact: Laura Canfield at the Bucks County Tennis Association, Inc., buckscountytennis@verizon.net/(215) 322-7020
Fee: Please call Laura Canfield for fee information
Registration: www.youthtennis.com

When: Saturday, March 21, 2015 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Spooky Nook, 2471 Creek View Drive
Lancaster, Pa. 17602
Contact: Delanie Mast, dmast4@aol.com / (717) 587-7184
Fee: Contact Delanie Mast for fee information
Registration: www.youthtennis.com

When: Saturday, March 21, 2015 from 6:30 -9 p.m.
Where: Northampton Tennis and Fitness Center, 405 Newtown Richboro Road
Richboro, Pa. 18954
Contact: Barbara Long, Middle States / Philadelphia, balong11@verizon.net/(215) 322-7020
Fee: Please contact Barbara Long for fee information
Registration: www.youthtennis.com

When: Monday, March 23, 2015 from 4-7 p.m.
Where: Capitolo Playground, 900 Federal
Philadelphia
Contact: Brian Hughes, TheSPTA@hotmail.com/ (215) 528-0196
Fee: Free
Registration: www.youthtennis.com

When: Thursday, March 26, 2015 from 4-7 p.m.
Where: Hawthorn Cultural Center, 1200 Carpenter Street
Philadelphia
Contact: Brian Hughes, TheSPTA@hotmail.com/ (215) 528-0196
Fee: Free
Registration: www.youthtennis.com

When: Saturday, March 28, 2015 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Barry Playground, 1800 Johnston
Philadelphia
Contact: Brian Hughes, TheSPTA@hotmail.com/ (215) 528-0196
Fee: Free
Registration: www.youthtennis.com

When: Saturday, March 29, 2015 from 5-6 p.m.
Where: Doylestown Tennis Club, 10 Welden Drive
Doylestown, Pa. 18951
Contact: Jim Klein, jklein1227@comcast.net /(215) 345-7897
Fee: Free
Registration: www.youthtennis.com

When: Sunday, March 29, 2015 from 1:30 -2:30 p.m.
Where: Roberts Ridge Park, 286 Frost Lane
Newtown, Pa. 18940
Contact: Laura Canfield at the Bucks County Tennis Association, Inc., buckscountytennis@verizon.net/(215) 322-7020
Fee: Free
Registration: www.youthtennis.com

BACKGROUND:

World Tennis Day on March 10 serves as a kickoff to the Play Events. World Tennis Day is a celebration of tennis around the world and is held in conjunction with the BNP Paribas Showdown at New York’s Madison Square Garden featuring 17--time Grand Slam singles champion Roger Federer taking on rising star Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria in one match, and tennis legends Monica Seles and Gabrielle Sabatini squaring off in the other.

“World Tennis Day is a wonderful platform to inspire healthy and active lifestyles for families throughout the country,” said Kurt Kamperman, USTA Chief Executive, Community Tennis. “The thousands of USTA Tennis Play Events in celebration of World Tennis Day are part of USTA’s continued commitment to provide opportunities to bring more kids and their families into the game.”

More than 1,000 facilities will host USTA Tennis Play Events in March, showcasing how fun and easy it is for families to get into the sport of tennis. These events also 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 skill level, 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 and want to keep playing and improving.

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