United States Tennis Association to provide campus grants 2011-2012

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) is proud to offer financial support and resources through NIRSA to colleges and universities interested in starting a tennis sport club or developing a Tennis on Campus program..

By offering a USTA Tennis On Campus program through your Recreational Sports Department, it will enhance the college experience for many of these athletes, promote a healthy lifestyle, increase social and networking opportunities for the student population and increase regular use of campus tennis facilities.

Grants being offered:

• Tennis On Campus “Start Up” Grant
  Up to $750 per school for the purpose of developing a new USTA Tennis On Campus coed league or Sport Club
  • This program must be initiated in 2011-2012 academic year
  • On campus coed league should run for a minimum of 6-8 weeks of league play
  • Sport club should be started and should run indefinitely
  • Minimum participation of 50 students
  • Appropriate documentation of league/sport club team must be submitted to NIRSA (including but not limited to photos, program flyers, marketing materials, participant counts, etc.).

By applying for this grant, USTA and NIRSA expect you to make every reasonable effort to develop your sport club and field a team to compete at the USTA Campus Championship - section event held in your region. For a complete listing of events check here.