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Dear Applicant,

 

Thank you for your interest in growing the game of tennis by providing an upgraded facility for those in your community. Please make sure that you meet the following criteria and initial by each requirement:

_____The facility is a USTA member in good standing and agrees to hold USTA programs and/or tournaments as part of its on-going programming for a minimum of five years to develop new tennis players by providing clinics, either at no cost or at a nominal fee to the public.

_____The existing facility will be available to the public and shall be primarily maintained by public funds.

_____ Adopt-A-Court funding shall only be used for; repair, reconstruction and/or relocation of existing tennis courts, court equipment and/or fixed amenities.

The improvements shall be substantially completed in the year the money is granted.

_____The facility agrees, if requested, to disclose or provide information regarding all usage fees prior to grant assistance.

_____The facility will comply with all applicable A.D.A. requirements.

_____The facility will provide a safe, properly constructed and functional facility including other amenities (i.e. shade areas, water fountains, backboards, lighting, etc.) to make the game of tennis more enjoyable and to encourage the growth of tennis.

_____The facility will provide photos and documentation of publicity after renovations, as well as information regarding new tennis programs, increased number of players annually for a period of five years after the completion of the upgrades.

All applications for court surfacing/resurfacing must include a Deco Performa (please contact DecoTurf online at www.decoturf.com or 800-DECO-1ST. Funding will be granted only after completion of the Adopt-a-Court Application and determination by the USTA Adopt-A-Court Subcommittee that the facility complies with the stated criteria. Incomplete or revised applications will not be accepted.

I have read and understand the above criteria and sign on behalf of the facility that we meet all requirements and will complete all obligations if awarded the Adopt-A-Court (AAC) Grant.

 
   

Facility Representative PRINT

  
 

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Please complete this application in its entirety.

Incomplete or revised applications could result in the application being returned.

If additional space is required, please attach on a separate page.
  1. FACILITY Information:
    2.

    1.

    USTA Membership #:

    		        

    2.

    Facility Name:

    		        

    3.

    Facility Address (street)

    		        
     

    (city, state and zip)

    		        

    4.

    Facility e-mail address and/or web-site:

    		        

    5.

    USTA Section

    		        

    6.

    Is this facility ADA compliant?

    		  

    Yes

    		  

    No

    7.

    Number of courts at facility:

    		        

    8.

    Type of Surface: (specify if known)

    		  

    Hard:

    		  

    Clay:

    9.

    Is there a backboard currently?

    		  

    Yes

    		  

    No

    10.

    Total number of existing courts:

    		  

    At facility

    		  

    In city

    11.

    Estimated number of players:

    		  

    Monthly

    		  

    Summer months

    12.

    List any USTA programs currently run

    		        
     

    at this facility:

    		        

    13.

    Is the facility a Tennis Welcome Center*?

    		  

    Yes

    		  

    No
     

    *For more information, please visit www.tenniswelcomecenter.com
  2. APPLICANT Information
    3.
               

    13.

    Name:

    		        

    14.

    Address (street)

    		        
     

    (city, state and zip)

    		        

    15.

    E-mail address:

    		        

    16.

    Phone numbers:

    Day:

    		  

    Evening:

    		  
  3. Facility’s Potential
    4.

    17.

    List the anticipated USTA programs post renovation:
       
       
       

    18.

    Briefly describe how a USTA grant would grow and/or enhance the game of tennis in the community (i.e. increased number of players and programs)
       
       
       

    19.

    Describe how the community/tennis facility will commit to publicizing the grant, the participants, the local donors, etc.
       
       

     
  4. Information About Improvements:
    5.

    20.

    Describe the planned improvements (in detail):

    		  
         
         

    21.

    Who have you chosen to perform the proposed work?

    		  
     

    Company Name:

    		  
     

    Contact Name:

    		  
     

    Address:

    		  
     

    Phone:

    		  

     

    Attach photographs of the existing facility

    and 8˝ x 11 copies of any plans of the proposed improvements.
  5. Budget Information

 

Funds:

Please attach proof

Amount

  

Expenses:

Amount

USTA National office ($2500 max):

    

Professional fees:

  

USTA Section office:

    

Construction Costs:

  

USTA District office:

    

Other Costs (specify):

  

Park and Rec.

        

Government:

        

Foundations:

        

Corporations:

        

Fundraising efforts:

        

Local Sponsors:

        

Others (specify):

        
         
         
         

Total Funds:

    

Total Expenses:

  
 

If Total Expenses exceed Total Funds, please explain how the difference will be covered:
         
         

I understand that acceptance of the grant is a commitment to the USTA by the facility to promote the game of tennis.

Any photographs, brochures, or materials submitted in connection with this application is considered the property of the USTA and will not be returned. By submitting this application, applicant grants to the USTA and its assignees the right to use applicant's name, biography, description, photograph, rendering or any other materials submitted in connection with this application for any and all promotional purposes.

 

Signature of applicant

Date

 

 

Did you remember to include the following?

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All 4 pages of the application

      
       

At least 2 current bids*:

      
       

Supporting photos:

      
       

Proof of committed funds

      
       

DecoTurf Proforma**

      

* submit two (2) competitive bids for all surfacing projects and any work valued at over $5,000.00

** to be completed if facility is requesting funds for resurfacing, see page 1

 

 

Please submit this application along with your bids, project description, photos, and any other relevant information to your Section USTA office or Marcia Bach for NRPA applications.

If you need help identify this contact, please call or e-mail:

 

Shannon Hatton

(914) 696-7291

hatton@usta.com

 

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