Sports & Recreation — Tennis


 
MSCPVA Sports & Recreation Contact
Mr. Jason Arneson
President
Colorado Wheelchair Tennis Foundation
1191 S. Parker Rd. #101
Denver, CO 80231
Email:jason_arneson@hotmail.com

Wheelchair tennis is one of the fastest growing and most challenging of all wheelchair sports. Everyone, including quads and those who use power chairs, can play competitively.There are 12 levels of competition: five men's divisions, three women's divisions, two quad divisions, one master's division (ages 40+) and one junior division.

In wheelchair tennis, rules and regulations are basically the same as in traditional tennis, except the wheelchair player is allowed two bounces of the ball. The sport allows individuals with disabilities the opportunity to play tennis with their family and friends regardless if they have a disability or not. Proficient wheelchair users can play and actively compete against standup players.

RESOURCES & UPCOMING EVENTS
RESOURCES

First Serve
Get the latest updates and news about Colorado Wheelchair Tennis
Website: www.cwtf.net

USTA
70 W. Red Oak Lane
White Plains, NY 10604
914-696-7234
FAX: 914-696-7167
Website: www.usta.com

U.S. Tennis Association, Wheelchair Tennis Committee offers two publications, Tennis in a Wheelchair and Wheelchair Tennis: Myth to Reality; a monthly newsletter. Two-Bounce News, goes to USTA members.
www.usta.com/adaptivetournament/default.sps

 

 

International Tennis Federation
c/o Ban lane
Roehampton, London SW155XZ
United Kingdom
44-181-878-6464
FAX: 44-181-392-4745
Email: itf@tennis.com
Website: www.itftennis.com

American W/C Table Tennis Association
Jennifer Johnson
23 Parker Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
914-937-3932 (H & FAX)
Email: johnsonjennifer@yahoo.com

Additional Local Website Contact:
www.coloradowheelchairsports.org

UPCOMING EVENTS
USTA INTERMOUNTAIN WHEELCHAIR WEEKEND
August 21-23, 2009
LIttleton, CO


Download information and registration form >>
2009 PTR/ROHO $14,000 Wheelchair Championships
September 9-13, 2009
Hilton Head Island, SC, USA


ITF Championship Series II Event
Part of the NEC Wheelchair Tour
USTA Fall Southern Championship Event

Download entry form >>

Colorado Wheelchair Tennis Foundation Players, Supporters & Friends,

Tennis season is about to be in full swing and the CWTF has a full lineup of programs happening in the next few months. Here is the latest news from our organization.

Drop-in Tennis at Denver's Washington Park - Monday Nights Check out the dates and information for the Spring & Summer drop-in tennis at Denver's Washington Park by going to: http://www.cwtf.net/Drop-in_Tennis.html This program is a joint effort between the CWTF and Denver Parks & Rec Special Needs Department. It's really important that we have at lease 4 players show up at each session or this program may be in jeopardy of being canceled.

The 2nd Annual Rocky Mountain Wheelchair Open July 10, 11 & 12 in Denver Our biggest tournament of the year will be happening in Denver at Gates Tennis Center. We hope to have as many players enter as possible. The tournament flyer is attached, or you can download it here: http://www.cwtf.net/Tournaments.html

A National Wheelchair Camp For Junior Players There is a great camp coming up in July for junior wheelchair tennis players. Although the camp is in California, it's a great opportunity. The camp flyer is attached (click here to download >>) or you can go to the website here: www.usta.com/jrcamp

A Colorado Clinic For Junior Players July 10th in Denver — Save The Date >>
As a part of our Rocky Mountain Wheelchair Open tennis weekend, we wanted to kick it off with an instructional tennis clinic for junior wheelchair players. The clinic will be at The Gates Tennis Center in Denver on July 10th from 3:00pm-4:30pm. We'll invite the kids to stay and watch the 1st round of the adult tournament that starts at 5:00pm. Please save the date and please forward this to any junior disabled athletes, parents or organizations. RSVP by sending an e-mail to: cwtfdirector@gmail.com

Renew Or Sign Up For Membership There are several levels of membership with the CWTF for both wheelchair players and able-bodied supporters. Read more about membership by going to: http://www.cwtf.net/Membership.html

Please check out the latest updates to “First Serve” on — WWW.CWTF.NET right now for the latest news and updates about Colorado Wheelchair Tennis.
Highlights on the website include:

Thursday Nights — Free Drop-in Tennis & Ball Machine at the Arvada Tennis Center
To sign up for UP/DOWN LEAGUE, check out www.cwtf.net or contact Brent Baribeau at cwtfdirector@gmail.com
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