b'COLORADOCOACH-FALL2019FROMTHESPORTPRESIDENTS [PublishDate] Tennis President Diane WolvertonHappy Fall! Ispeaktoyouoftenaboutthe Racquets for All Challenge, where we ask for racquets to be donatedHIGH SCHOOL CHALLENGE - Its On! sotheycanbegiventoathletes wantingtoplaythisgreatsport. Since 2010, Colorado high school teams have collected more than 1,200 racquets and given hundreds of people across the state access to the lifetime sport of tennis! Here again is the information and a HOW? greatphotoofTomTalmadge,Have a team parent or team member organize the program. (back and middle of photo), bringing racquets, shoes andReach out to other students at your school.Hold a school-wide racquet collection drive. Ask neighbors, friends, parents, family members, etc if they have racquets to donate. used tennis balls to the Rangeview Raiders.Look at theBe creative.Think of interesting people and places that may have racquets. excitement and joy on their faces!Dont forget to bringBring the racquets youve collected to Regionals or States and well tally them up.your racquet donations to regionals and state!Its worthWHO? $200 cool cash for the team donating the most racquets!Any Colorado high school team can participate. The team that collects the most racquets receives the winning prize each season!WHAT? Racquets for All is a non-profit, volunteer-driven program which collects used tennis racquets, balls and other equipment.Collected items are assessed, refurbished as needed, and distributed to individuals and organizations in Colorado who do not have access to such equipment. Established in 2008 as part of the Colorado Youth Tennis Foundation, a fundraising arm of USTA Colorado with a mission to use the lifetime sport of tennis to promote the physical, emotional and social development of all youth to aspire to become active, productive and responsible citizens.WHY? Open the door to tennis to those who may not be able to play because they dont have access to equipment.Many high school teams are in need of this support. Participate in a fun green team building project Meet individual student community service requirements Earn money for your team. Prize will be awarded to the boys and girls team that collects the most racquets based on the following - $50 if the top team collects up to 10 racquets, $100 if the top team collects between 1125 racquets and $200 if the top team collects 26 or more racquets.All teams that collect more than 25 racquets are eligible to win a case of balls.While not a part of the High School Challenge, Racquets for All can always use cash donations to purchase needed equipment and share the sport of tennis throughout Colorado.If you or someone you know is interested in a cash donation, let us know! Ialsowouldliketoshareaveryunique&FREE QUESTIONS? opportunity for tennis coaches, called the CollaborativeVisit www.coloradotennis.com Email rfa@coloradotennis.comCoaching Series, put on by USTA!(*dates and themesLike us at www.facebook.com/racquets4all to be confirmed )Details on the next page.I hope everyones fall tennis season was successful!As always, let me know if there is anything you need, have questions about, or want to donate equipment or may be needing it!Love All~Diane Wolvertondianewolv07@gmail.com'