NorCal Adaptive Tennis

USTA NorCal's Adaptive Tennis strives to cultivate an inclusive environment tailored to the recreational needs of individuals with physical, mental or emotional challenges. Open to all ages and abilities, regardless of background, our Adaptive Tennis program welcomes everyone to experience the joy of tennis. The aim is to dismantle barriers and extend opportunities to those who may not otherwise have access to tennis, offering various events such as Play Days, local clinics, and after-school programs in collaboration with providers across the Section. Through Adaptive Tennis, USTA NorCal affirms that tennis is a sport without boundaries, allowing everyone to embrace its recreational and competitive spirit and reap its numerous benefits.

USTA NORCAL PLAY DAYS

A Play Day is a 1-2 hour tennis event hosted by USTA NorCal in collaboration with community tennis professionals and volunteers. Designed to make tennis accessible to people of all ages with disabilities, Play Days aim to introduce the sport in a lively and engaging manner, ensuring that each participant leaves with a sense of accomplishment and newfound excitement for tennis.

Upcoming 2024 Play Days include:

• March 15, 6-8 PM: Valley Children’s Adaptive Sports Tennis Play Day at the Spalding G. Wathen Tennis Center, located on the Fresno State University campus
  • To register, call 559-353-6658 or email adaptivesports@valleychildrens.org
• March 24, 3:30-5:30 PM: Lifetime Activities Down Syndrome Play Day at the Walnut Creek Tennis Center
• May 5, 6-8 PM: Valley Children’s Adaptive Sports Tennis Play Day at the Spalding G Wathen Tennis Center, located on the Fresno State

ADAPTIVE TENNIS PARTNERS:

USTA NorCal collaborates with providers across the NorCal section and has current Adaptive Tennis partnerships with the following providers:

• ACEing Autism
  
• Adaptive Athletics Association
• Fremont School for the Blind
• Society for the Blind
• Special Olympics
• Valley Children’s Adaptive Sports

If you are interested in learning more about Adaptive Tennis, contact Christy Perez at perez@norcal.usta.com; 510-263-9815.