Pella Tennis Association wins CTA Summer Fun Extravaganza
WIth six community tennis associations taking part, the Pella Tennis Association takes home the grand prize of $1,100. USTA Iowa sponsored the 2023 CTA Summer Fun Extravaganza Contest. The summer-long event was a way to earn money for Community Tennis Association members by adding more fun events at summer tennis tournaments. CTA’s were able to earn money by incorporating the following:
Adults enhancements: dressing as your favorite player, wearing your college jersey during a doubles match, having a notable community member (mayor, television anchor, etc.) attend the event.
Junior enhancements: hold the Net Generation banner in a photo, complete a tennis acronym worksheet, guessing the number of items in a tennis can, and more.
Payouts for the contest range from $500-$800, depending on how many items are submitted. The contest wrapped up on September 12, 2023. To view all of the photos Pella Tennis Association submitted, click here.
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