The USTA Tennis on Campus program is a natural extension to a college or university's physical education tennis classes, intramurals/extramurals program or recreational league, and the chance to begin, or continue another type of education while in college, your tennis education!
USTA Tennis on Campus programs offer students and faculty the chance to compete in a friendly and competitive playing environment. The playing format of USTA Tennis on Campus is designed to be flexible, so that it will work on any campus and incorporate players of all ability levels and teams of all sizes.
Beginning players may elect to concentrate more on skill building and the social aspects of tennis, while more advanced players might opt to form a sport club team and compete against nearby schools. Find out if your school has a club!
The USTA Tennis on Campus program offers a great deal to students and the university:
- Social interaction and team camaraderie
- Emphasis on having fun with friends who want to learn and play tennis
- A terrific way to stay active or learn a new sport
- Eligibility for and travel stipends to the USA Team Tennis National Campus Championships
- An increase in the use of a university's tennis facilities
- Fosters more support for the school’s varsity tennis teams
- USTA Missouri Valley, Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA), and National Intramural Rec Sports Association (NIRSA) support to help your program succeed.
Rewarding Excellence
Nominate your college or university’s tennis club for the 2009 Outstanding Tennis on Campus Program Award. Teams must have conducted a Tennis on Campus program for the 2008-09 school year, and be currently registered with the USTA Missouri Valley.
Nominations are due to the USTA Missouri Valley Award Committee no later than Friday, October 9, 2009.
The 2009 Outstanding Tennis on Campus Program recipient will be recognized at the 2009 USTA Missouri Valley Annual Conference, December 5, 2009 at the Sheraton in Overland Park, Kan.
Grants & Funding Opportunities for Your Club
National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association - NIRSA
By offering a USTA Tennis On Campus program through your Recreational Sports Department, it will enhance the college experience for many of these athletes, promote a healthy lifestyle, increase social and networking opportunities for the student population and increase regular use of campus tennis facilities. Visit the NIRSA Grant Site for more information & application details. 2009 USTA Campus Championships Missouri Valley
More Information & Resources
Find a Program/Club at Your School
Dual-Match Format
TennisOnCampus.com
USTA Guide To Tennis On Campus (PDF)
How To Form A Club On Your Campus (PDF)
Tennis on Campus Newsletters (In PDF form)
National Intramural Rec Sports Association (NIRSA)
Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA)
Who to Contact
If your school or team is interested in starting up a program or in hosting an event or tournament, please contact Dan Bratetic, at 913-322-4840 or bratetic@movalley.usta.com
Missouri Valley Tennis on Campus - Facebook Page
USTA Tennis on Campus - Facebook Page
Past USTA Campus Championships-Missouri Valley champions
2009 - University of Kansas
2008 - Oklahoma
2007 - St. Louis University
2006 - Iowa State University
2005 - Washington University