Tennis events for young kids are coming to an area near you.
We are encouraging facilities to host Tennis Play Day events for parents and children between September 1 and October 6 as part of a joint partnership with the Nickelodeon Network to promote healthy, active lifestyles for children.
The widely viewed kids' television station is blacking out its coverage for the Worldwide Day of Play on Saturday, September 24 for a few hours even in an effort to get kids off the couch and out on a field of play, or, in our case...a tennis court!
This is a great way to get your child started or interested in the sport and a terrific opportunity to see what local facilities offer tennis-programming wise for kids!
If you're a facility interested in hosting a USTA Free Tennis Play Day in celebration of Nickelodeon's Worldwide Day of Play, register HERE.
For parents and kids, take a look at our schedule below or click HERE to see a list of upcoming Play Day events in your area. If you can't find one near you, call your local facility and request one!
USTA SOUTHWEST PLAY DAYS FALL SCHEDULE
9/4/12
FREE Play Day at Kiwanis Tennis Center
Kiwanis Recreation Center
6111 S. All America Way - Tempe, Arizona
4-5 pm
Contact: Larry Funk at larry_funk@tempe.gov or (480) 350-5721
9/7/2012
Free Tennis Play Day in celebration of Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play
Jim Reffkin Tennis Center
50 South Alvernon Way - Tucson, Arizona
6-7:30 pm
Contact: Meghan Houk at meghanhouk@reffkintenniscenter.com or (520) 791-4896
Mesa Youth FREE Tennis Play Day
Gene Autry Tennis Center
4215 E. McKellips Road - Mesa, Arizona
6:39-8:30 pm
Contact: Tom Kenney at mesatennis@gmail.com or (480) 202-5322
9/08/2012
USTA CAZ Play Day
Chandler Tennis Center
2250 S. McQueen Rd. - Chandler, Arizona
8 am - 11 am
Contact: Even Smith at tsr@phoenixtennis.com or (480) 639-6704
Bisbee Kids Tennis Play Day
Fred Corrin Courts
Vista Park - Bisbee, Arizona
9 am - 10:30 am
Contact: Cathy Clifton at writeandshoot@gmail.com or (520) 432-3401
"Tennis is Fun" Nickelodeeon Worldwide Day of Play Event
Alamosa City Tennis Courts
2500 Sunset Gardens Rd - Albuquerque, New Mexico
10:30 am - noon
Contact: Dee Sanchez at deesanchez53@comcast.net or (505) 792-4642
Prescott JR Tennis Play Day
Grace Sparkes Activity Center
824 E. Gurley St. - Prescott, Arizona
9-11 am
Contact: Ron Barron at ronbarronptr@gmail.com or (928) 899-7472
9/14/12
Scottsdale Ranch Park 10 & Under Tennis Play Day
Scottsdale Ranch Park Tennis Center
10400 E Via Linda - Scottsdale, Arizona
4 - 6 pm
Contact: Karen Weir at kweir@scottsdaleaz.gov or (480) 312-8401
9/15/2012
Fountain Hills USTA Free Tennis Play Day
Golden Eagle Park Tennis Court 2
15900 E. Golden Eagle Blvd. - Fountain Hills, Arizona
9 am - 10:30 am
Contact: Anjelica Giardino agiardino@fh.az.gov or (480) 816-5132
Town of Fountain Hills Play Day
Fountain Park
(480) 816-5170. - Fountain Hills, Arizona
9 am - noon
Contact: Kathy Worrell agiardino@fh.az.gov or (480) 816-5170
9/16/2012
ColemanVision 10U Orange Ball Play Day*
Tanoan Country Club
10801 Academy Road, NE - Albuquerque, New Mexico
2-3:30 pm
Contact: Becky Lee at nnmtaprograms@gmail.com or (505) 280-2465
*Held during Women's USTA Pro Circuit ColemanVision Championships event.
Dona Ana Quickstart Superset Series
Lion's Park
Corner of Picacho & Melendrez - Las Cruces, New Mexico
1-5 pm
Contact: Shannon Alvarez at chulav01@aol.com or (575) 915-5740
9/22/2012
Prescott JR Tennis Play Day
Grace Sparkes Activity Center
824 E. Gurley St. - Prescott, Arizona
9-11 am
Contact: Ron Barron at ronbarronptr@gmail.com or (928) 899-7472
USTA Play Day With Seth Korey Tennis Academy
La Camarilla Tennis Club
5320 East Shea Blvd. - Scottsdale, Arizona
11 am -12:30 pm
Contact: Seth Korey at thedarkeclipse7@yahoo.com or (602) 803-4006
Roswell Tennis Association Play Day
Cahoon Park Tennis Courts
1101 W. 4th St.. - Roswell, NM
9-11 am
Contact: Jack Batson at jackb27760@aol.com or (575) 626-7238
9/23/2012
GOLD KEY PLAY DAY
Gold Key Racquet Club
12826 N. 3rd St - Phoenix
Noon - 2 pm
Contact: Ashley Maisner at ashley@goldkeyracquetclub.com or (602) 993-1900
9/28/2012
STRC PLAY DAY
Surprise Tennis & Racquet Complex
14469 West Paradise Lane- Surprise, Arizona
6:30 - 10:30 pm
Contact: Jennifer Wright at Jennifer.Wright@surpriseaz.gov or (623) 222-2400
9/29/2012
Kids Play Day
Silver High School Tennis Courts
Silver St - Silver City, New Mexico
1-2 pm
Contact: Linda Rowse at Lindar1967@msn.com or (575) 590-7982
Prescott Valley Free Tennis Play Day
Bradshaw Mountain High School
6000 E. Long Look Drive- Prescott, Arizona
10 am - 1 pm
Contact: Barbara Briseno pataquickstart@prescotttennis.org or (928) 772-2099
10/1/12
FREE Play Day at Kiwanis Tennis Center
Kiwanis Recreation Center
6111 S. All America Way - Tempe, Arizona
4-5 pm
Contact: Larry Funk at larry_funk@tempe.gov or (480) 350-5721
10/6/2012
Prescott JR Tennis Play Day
Grace Sparkes Activity Center
824 E. Gurley St. - Prescott, Arizona
9-11 am
Contact: Ron Barron at ronbarronptr@gmail.com or (928) 899-7472
USTA Free Tennis Play Day in Celebration of Nickelodeon's Worldwide Day of Play
The Phoenician Resort Tennis Garden*
6000 E. Camelback Road - Scottsdale, Arizona
11 am - noon
Contact Jason Purcell at purcelltennis@me.com or (480) 423-2488
*Note - will be held on Grass Court at Phoenician Resort
Paseo Racquet Center FREE Tennis Day
Paseo Racquet Center
6268 W. Thunderbird Ave, Glendale, Arizona
Noon - 1 pm
Contact: Brian Prudhomme at brpudhomme2@cox.net or (623) 979-1234
Anthem USTA Tennis Play Day
Anthem Community Center
41130 N. Freedom Way, Anthem, Arizona
Noon - 2 pm
Contact: Michelle Collins at mcollins@anthemcouncil.com or (623) 879-3027