USTA

USTA - FYI

On behalf of Jay Witmer

To: USTA Board of Directors

Executives Directors

Sectional Delegates

Sectional Presidents

USTA/MS Leadership

It is with mixed feelings that I announce the resignation of Larry Davidson from his position as Executive Director, USTA/Middle States.

We want to thank Larry for all he has done for the Middle States Section and for the sport of Tennis.

We wish him the very best in all his future endeavors.

Ben Zislis, presently the Associate Executive Director, has been appointed Acting Executive Director, USTA/Middle States, effective immediately. (zislis@ms.usta.com)

Jay Witmer

President - USTA/Middle States

USTA/NRPA Tennis in the Parks Deadline Extended

USTA announces an additional $1.5 million to support public tennis facility enhancements and construction

The United States Tennis Association announced the release of $1.5 million additional funding to support public tennis facility enhancements, renovations and new construction projects at their annual meeting last weekend in California . Specifically, USTA will fund up to 20% for renovation and new construction for public tennis facility projects meeting guidelines developed by a task force comprised of USTA volunteers, staff and park and recreation professionals.

These public tennis facility funds will be awarded in three grant cycles during 2005. The first step to being considered for a public tennis facility matching grant will be to complete the USTA/NRPA Tennis in the Parks Assessment by May 1, 2005. All communities ranking facilities as their highest priority in the assessment will then receive instructions regarding the grant program levels and requirements.

Communities that completed the USTA/NRPA Tennis in the Parks Assessment prior to February 14^th have already been notified of their top ranking priority.

For those ranking facility renovation or new construction as their top priority, notification will be forwarded soon regarding the public tennis facility grant guidelines.

For all those ranking one of seven other priorities, you already have been notified of your grant eligibility. You may re-submit for public tennis facility enhancement, renovation, or new construction during Round 2, but you must complete the full assessment once again.

To complete the online assessment to participate in the USTA public tennis facility matching grant program click here

Please forward all questions to programs@nrpa.org

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