A group of enthusiastic kids and adults, interested in learning the game of tennis, participated in the second Tennis Fun Day, held at the Arsenal tennis courts in Pittsburgh on Saturday August 28, 2021. Tennis Fun Day is a city-wide tennis outreach and community service event organized by a group of high school tennis players, with a little help from their parents. Its goal is to promote an interest in and grow the game of tennis, and to encourage young kids to be more physically active and healthier. The United States Tennis Association’s Allegheny Mountain District and Dick’s Sporting Goods sponsored the event.
The volunteers collected over 75 donated tennis racquets that were restrung and refreshed with new overgrips donated by Gamma. The USTA’s AMD generously provided brand new children’s racquets, balls, and prizes for the kids. All participants went home with a tennis racquet and prizes.
High school volunteers organized the set up and ran the on-court drills and games. Tennis professional Janis Finn donated her time to oversee the on-court activities and to provide the adults with three hours of high-level tennis instruction.
A hearty thank you to the above-mentioned entities and individuals. A special thanks to my co-organizers, Stephanie Le, Chrissy Gargani, and Dana Patterson, as well as to Carter Chui for assembling and organizing the high school tennis players who participated with enthusiasm and positivity. Thanks to all of the volunteers and all who showed up to make the day a huge success.
