2010 Season off to Strong Start!

The 2010 USTA 10 and under tennis league is off to a strong start. This years program headed off to the new Oshkosh North Tennis Facility. In its third year, the Oshkosh Tennis Association is introducing the game of tennis to over 60 kids. The main focus of the program is to get kids excited about a great life long sport. The use of modified courts and balls helps participants gain confidence early on in the game. The OTA hopes to build and keep strong the game of tennis in the Oshkosh community!

Oshkosh receives grant from Midwest Youth Tennis & Education Foundation

The Oshkosh Tennis Association has received a $1000 grant from the Midwest Youth Tennis & Education Foundation to help assist with the Midwest Youth Team Tennis 10 & under program in the summer of 2009. Established in 1992, the Midwest Youth Tennis & Education Foundation Inc. (MYTEF) is dedicated to supporting youth tennis programs and activities throughout the USTA/Midwest Section. As the charitable and philanthropic entity of the USTA/Midwest Section, its mission is: “To develop the life skills of youth through tennis and education”.

If you are interested in getting involved with the OTA, please contact Sheila Counts at oshkoshtennisassociation@yahoo.com.

OTA receives USTA Recreational grant

The Oshkosh Tennis Association has received a $2500 grant from the USTA to help assist with the Midwest Youth Team Tennis 10 & under program in the summer of 2009. The USTA Recreational grant is awarded to non-profit community based organizations that support tennis programming and infrastructure in their local community. The USTA seeks applicants that are well established community based organizations or agencies committed to: increase tennis participation, support tennis programming, and foster diversity with both participation and programming. Oshkosh was one of two receipients in Wisconsin and one of nine throughout the Midwest to receive this grant.

If you are interested in getting involved with the Midwest Youth Team Tennis program in Oshkosh as a volunteer or coach, please contact Sheila Counts at oshkoshtennisassociation@yahoo.com.