LOCAL IMPACT

Impact

ACCESS. 

It’s a simple word, but it is the only word that matters when it comes to tennis in the Pacific Northwest.  

 

USTA PNW is a 501(c)3 nonprofit committed to making the game of tennis and its physical, social and emotional health benefits accessible for all people and communities throughout Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Northern Idaho.

 

We believe that the game of tennis is a vehicle that can transform lives and that belief is the heart of our mission.  Through the sport of tennis, we have seen people and communities grow stronger, healthier, and more connected. Through the work that we do, we aim to make tennis viable and accessible to all people in every community throughout the Pacific Northwest. 

 

We do this by providing free and low cost programs, running adult and junior leagues and tournaments and creating year-round indoor court access to world-class, public tennis facilities and instruction in Tacoma and Vancouver Washington. Explore our impactful programs below:

 

USTA PNW fosters social connections and uplifts neighborhoods and communities by creating fun opportunities for people of all ages to engage in physical activity while fulfilling social and emotional needs that infuse vibrancy in people that last a lifetime. This is done through community tennis programs and providers like: 

 

Tennis leagues, which promote camaraderie among various ages, abilities, and from across the region.

Click here to learn more about our league programs

 

Youth tennis and junior teams foster friendships among youth and parents, promote good sportsmanship, and build a solid foundation for lifelong play. 

Click here to learn more about our youth programs

 

RecTennis was created by USTA PNW and is recognized as one of the best youth sports programs offered in the country. Our programs are local, affordable and each coach has been trained to run classes that are active, well planned, and tailored to the social, mental and physical skill level of your child.

Click here to find a RecTennis Program in your neighborhood

 

Public Indoor Facilities operated by USTA PNW provide year-round access to world-class tennis facilities and instruction in Tacoma and Vancouver Washington.

Click here to find out more about our USTA PNW Tennis Centers

 

Junior Scholarship Program, which is intended to increase access to youth tennis programs throughout the Pacific Northwest. This scholarship program eliminates the cost barrier to entry into the sport and encourages all kids to pick up a racket.

Click here to find out more about our scholarship program and how you can support youth tennis scholarships in your area. [link to new scholarships page]

 

Community Provider Grants support local grassroot facilities, organizations, and projects that will help grow the game in our sections. Grants are designed for those planning on hosting a HS event, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion project, an adaptive program, or a Design Your Own Grant project. 

Click here to find out more and get application details

 

The Need

When you donate to USTA PNW you can feel good knowing that you are creating community, character and well-being through everyday moments. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit we rely on the support of donors like you who make it possible for EVERYONE to experience the life-long benefits that tennis has to offer Donate today!

 

We at USTA PNW invite you to join us in our commitment to transform lives by donating, volunteering and sponsoring.  Here’s a quick look at the impact your contribution makes within our communities.

HOW YOUR DONATION

MAKES AN IMPACT

$ 500

$500 Provides equipment for two schools including rackets, nets, and balls

Allows 60 children to attend 8 tennis sessions in a Title 1 school

$ 250

$250 Covers an entire season of tennis classes for four Title 1 students

$ 200

$200 Provides eight tennis classes for players in need at our tennis centers

$ 100

$100 Provides a child with one week of RecTennis summer camp

$ 50

$50 Provides a group lesson for two families of four in a local park

OUR

IMPACT

Players served in the Pacific Northwest

960,000

across Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington

players

Play opportunities created

130,000

across our section

play opportunities

Adult League participants

35,000

in USTA programming

participants

Recreational participants

39,000

in our RecTennis programs

participants

Tournament participants

15,000

in our RecTennis programs

in adult and junior competition

Junior Team Tennis participants

1,800

in USTA JTT programming

participants

Jobs created

1,200

impacting 300 communities

jobs

Scholarships provided

1,400

to RecTennis participants

scholarships

School Partnerships Formed

639

through our RecTennis programming

partnerships

Title 1 schools served

120

through our RecTennis programming

schools

Tennis racquets donated

2,500

to programs and partners

racquets

Tennis balls donated

50,000

to programs and partners

balls