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The 2008 WWTA Charity Tennis Classic was a huge success! Over $21,000 was raised at the 2008 WWTA Charity Tennis Classic held on September 19th at the Cary Tennis Park. The morning and evening events had more than 150 tennis players, more than 30 kids participating in our free clinic, more than 40 volunteers, countless spectators and donations of cash, products and services from more than 70 area businesses. The Western Wake Tennis Association is proud to present a check to Hospice of Wake County in the amount of $18,000 and just over $3,000 to the WWTA's scholarship programs. Also of note, the North Carolina Tennis Association selected the WWTA Charity Tennis Classic for its 2008 Charity Event of the Year Award!
Hospice of Wake County served approximately 190 families per day in 2007 and that number has risen to 240 families per day in 2008. Hospice of Wake County is also building a 20 bed facility in western Wake County that is estimated to be completed in fall 2009. The Western Wake Tennis Association is pleased to support this organization because of the valuable service they provide to our community. Hospice of Wake County's website is www.hospiceofwake.org and WWTA's website is www.westernwaketennis.com.
The 2009 WWTA Charity Tennis Classic will be held on Friday, September 18th. Mark your calendars!
Many of you are aware that, as a fundraiser, the North Carolina Tennis Foundation has sought, and has had approved, legislation for the production of a specialized license plate supporting tennis. To those of you who are unaware of this initiative, please consider this as another opportunity to give back to NC Tennis. Each year the NC Tennis Foundation will receive $10.00 from each renewal of your special license plate. Funds from this project will be used by the Foundation to promote youth tennis in North Carolina. With your support, we can introduce more children to the lifelong benefits of tennis.
We hear a lot about your “core”, and how important it is, ways to work on it and how without it you couldn’t do much. Core workouts are certainly the buzz in the exercise world and for a lot of athletes and tennis is no different. Read the latest article by our guest writer and find out what core exercise can do for your tennis game
We’ve all heard the term, seen the braces, and in more cases than not, felt the pain. Tennis Elbow. What is it? Find out by reading the latest article from our guest writer.
NC Wheelchair Tennis Clinics are being taught by certified Wheelchair instructors. All levels are welcome from beginners to advanced! Cost of the clinic is $10 per session. No need to call ahead. The clinics will be given every third Saturday of the month as long as weather permits. Tennis Wheelchairs are available at each location for use by participants. If you would like to volunteer as a NC Wheelchair Rep, call Jane at 336-852-8577.
The WWTA is pleased to announce the first in a series of guest articles on Tennis Conditioning, Stretching and Injury Prevention. Back sore? Shoulder or knee aching? Pain keeping you off the court or from playing your best? Starting this May we will be having a monthly article related to your health and playing tennis. This month’s focus is on stretching.
Welcome to the new and improved WWTA web site. We hope you find it useful. Please visit the site frequently as news, content, photos, and other information will be changing. If you have any comments about the WWTA web site, please contact Lori Kerr, Web Master. Web Master.
Thanks to Robert Edwards and Melissa Feuerstein for assistance with web site content. Special thanks to Rachel Shocket for web site design.
