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USTA Southwest News
USTA SOUTHWEST NEWS - June 2021
Become a USTA Southwest Board Member!
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The Nominating Committee of the Southwest Section of the United States Tennis Association (USTA) invites prospective future board members to submit an application to be on the USTA Southwest Board of Directors and Nominating Committee.
Term of service is two years commencing on Jan. 1, 2022 - Dec. 31, 2023. Applications must be completed and submitted electronically no later than midnight PST, July 5, 2021.
Once completed, the applications will be submitted to the Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee may seek feedback from individuals familiar with an applicant’s performance in the roles listed on the application.
All positions are on volunteer basis. Learn about this process & apply by clicking HERE.
USTA Southwest is Hiring For Two Jobs
Open positions for these jobs are located in the Phoenix Region and El Paso/Southern New Mexico Regions.
These are community-focused full-time service and sales jobs, promoting the USTA brand and programs.
To learn more about these positions, click HERE.
Apply by June 5 with cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Eric Mitchell at mitchell@southwest.usta.com
‘Growing the Game’ grants continue USTA commitment to COVID relief
We currently have two vacant Tennis Service Representative jobs at USTA Southwest that we are looking With an additional $3 million in “Growing the Game” grants targeted for organizations that attract and engage new and returning tennis players from May to November, the USTA is moving forward with the next phase of its funding to continue rebuilding the sport of tennis.
The initial funding effort began in April 2020 and was designed to provide immediate relief, spur the industry’s recovery and help the industry rebuild through a year severely impacted by the COVID-19 virus.
That funding, coupled with the support and services of the USTA and the 17 USTA sections, amounted to a total of $50 million infused into the tennis economy by the sport’s national governing body. With this commitment, as well as the formation of Tennis Industry United in March 2020—which better allowed the sport to harness its collective power— tennis saw a surge of 6.7 million new and returning players in 2020.
In distributing the new grants, the USTA will work with its sections and Tennis Industry United to identify and reward deserving organizations. The USTA previously announced a continued commitment of $45 million in 2021 to grassroots tennis, which is funneled through the 17 USTA sections.
“Tennis starts at the local level, and therefore we must invest funds into local communities,” said USTA CEO Mike Dowse. “Our efforts in 2020 guided tennis through one of the worst crises the sport, and the world, has ever faced, and we are committed to maintaining our momentum. By investing at the local level, we can continue to attract and retain millions of players.”
HOW TO QUALIFY
To qualify for the “Growing the Game” grants, organizations will be encouraged to develop entry-level programs to engage and retain new or returning players coming to the game, regardless of age. Special emphasis will be placed on those supporting Parks & Rec programs across the country. Grants will be awarded on a sliding scale, depending on the number of new and returning players who participate in entrylevel programming.
Applications for the grants will be available on the Tennis Industry United website through October 1.
Interested providers and organizations should reach out to USTA Southwest ’s Ashley Portwood at portwood@southwest.usta.com for more details on the ‘Grow the Game’ Grants.
READ ABOUT ‘GROW THE GAME’ GRANTS HERE
Become a Tennis Champion
Tennis thrives in communities when dedicated, passionate volunteers advocate for the sport. Do you find yourself always talking about tennis? Always encouraging your friends to play, or constantly seeking out a way to promote the sport of a lifetime?
Become a Tennis Champion!
The USTA is launching this effort to educate, celebrate, connect, and inspire people with a passion for tennis to join a team with a mission to grow tennis in their local communities.
What does a Tennis Champion do?
The USTA will serve up fun ‘monthly challenges’ for Tennis Champions to complete. There will be
tools and resources provided to help with challenges. Once you complete the challenge, you will submit proof and receive a prize. It ’s that easy!
What are the Monthly Challenges?
The challenges require digital and in-person tasks, including: * Connector Challenges, designed to encourage Tennis Champions to connect their social circle and community groups to tennis. * Community Challenges, where Tennis Champions help their community experience tennis at local venues. * Communicator Challenges, where Tennis Champions share local tennis information digitally and physically throughout their communities.
Tennis Champions Benefits and Rewards
* Opportunities to get up to $600 worth of incentives* * Exclusive tennis promo codes and coupons * Monthly educational webinar opportunities * Networking opportunities
Are you in?
If this sounds like it is right up your alley and you’re 18 or older, apply today. Come be a Tennis Champion and spread your passion and help grow the game! Applications are now open. Hurry, space is limited to the first 500 chosen!
USTA Southwest Section League Tennis Championship Dates – 2021
ADULT 40 & OVER June 18-20, 2021 Reffkin Tennis Center - Tucson, AZ ADULT 18 & OVER August 13-15, 2021 Albuquerque, NM (Various sites) ADULT 55 & OVER September 10-12, 2021 El Paso, Texas MIXED 18 & OVER/MIXED 40 & OVER September 24-26, 2021 Surprise, AZ (Surprise Tennis & Racquet Complex) ADULT 65 & OVER December 3-5, 2021 Tucson, AZ (El Conquistador Tennis Center)
