TENNIS BUDDIES OF RENO
A fun, interactive, and supportive environment for individuals with Down Syndrome and other developmental disabilities where athletes can improve their fitness levels and learn to play tennis.
Our program is designed for practice, playing games and group tennis drills for those over the age of 8. Requirements for Participation (participant must meet all of the below criteria):
-
-
- Ages 8 & up
- Have a developmental disability
- Able to walk without assistive device
- Able to sidestep to both sides
- Able to follow simple directions
- Able to get transportation to Tennis Buddies
-
Dates: Wednesdays: September 8, 15, 22, 29 and October 6, 13
Session times: 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Reno Tennis Center, 2601 Plumas Street, Reno
BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS FREE CLINIC
The SJTA partners annually with Big Brothers/Big Sisters for a FREE clinic. Check back for future dates. Membership with BBBS is required. For additional information, please contact Beth Osborne at bosborne@bbbsnn.org
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB TENNIS WEEKS
SJTA provides one week of tennis every summer at a low cost price hosted across the street from the William N. Pennington Facility at the Reno High School Tennis Courts. Please contact the facility at (775) 331-5437 to register. Our 2021 programs were a SMASH! We hope to see you in 2022!
SKIING IS BELIEVING
In 2021, the SJTA partnered with Skiing is Believing for the first time to add a full day of tennis for this group! Registration with SIB is required. For additional information, please contact SIB here.