I WOULD LIKE TO PASS ALONG SOME REALLY IMPORTANT INFORMATION WHICH CAN BENEFIT YOU AND YOUR TEAMS! Racquets for All is a non-profit, volunteer-driven program of the Colorado Youth Tennis Foundation 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. Since 2010, Colorado high school tennis teams have collected over 1,200 racquets through the Racquets for All High School Challenge which has given hundreds of people, including many high school tennis players, across the state access to the lifetime sport of tennis! The boys team and girls team that collects the most racquets every season wins a cash prize for their team and all teams have the ability to win cases of balls for their teams. Most of the donated racquets received are in need of restringing and there is a need for stringers to help out. Volunteers receive string and as many racquets as they can handle. This is a great way to get community service hours and to help out a great cause. Contactrfa@coloradotennis.com if you are interested in the High School Challenge collection, need equipment or know stringers who might want to get involved. (Racquets for All link) http://www.colorado.usta.com/cta/community/outreach/racquets_for_all/) Funding may be available to help renovate or repair tennis courts and tennis court amenities at your high school or at other tennis courts in your community through the Adopt a Court grant. (http://www.colorado.usta.com/cta/resources/financial_assistance/adopt_a_court/) Applications are now accepted on a first come, first serve basis with no deadlines. The Colorado Youth Tennis Foundation and USTA Colorado also have funds available to support individual players and community junior tennis programs. For more information check out the Resources tab at www.COLORADOTENNIS.com. The 2019 Big Book of Colorado Tennis comes out in February! The Big Book lists sanctioned junior and adult tournaments throughout the state, as well as all new rules and regulations governing play for competitors at every level. To help new players and parents navigate their way, the Big Book also provides a quick reference guide to help everyone find the right event to match their age, schedule, and ability level. The entire slate of USTA Colorado-offered adult and junior leagues is also included, making the annual Big Book of Colorado Tennis essential reading for every Colorado tennis player. If you are not a member of USTA and would like to get the Big Book to share with your players, please contact the editor atkurt@coloradotennis.com. I hope to see you at the coaching clinic and please let me know if there is anything you need. There are some amazing grants with funding organizations! Diane Wolverton Tennis President, CHSCA diane.wolverton@adams12.org 720-841-7230