ACEL Tennis
This first year of ACEL tennis, in partnership with USTA, will focus on introducing tennis to our members and exploring methods of cultivating tennis into a fully sanctioned ACEL sport.
How to get started in ACEL Tennis 2021-22
How to get started in ACEL Tennis 2021-22
Step 1: We need to know how many organizations and how many athletes are interested. Fill-out the ACEL Tennis Interest Form by August 17.
Once we have a list of organizations and athletes, the USTA will do the following this fall:
Step 2: Make certain that your coaches and athletes attend the fall USTA training.
Step 3: Begin practice and schedule scrimmage games with other ACEL members.
In the spring, the USTA will host the ACEL Invitational Tennis Tournament ini the Lafayette area which will be open to any ACEL athlete. There may be a small fee per athlete for this event to cover the cost of awards.
Once we have a list of organizations and athletes, the USTA will do the following this fall:
- identify area tennis courts near our interested members and help those members negotiate usage,
- host training for ACEL coaches,
- and/or in conjunction with coach training, host an "evaluation" tournament for our athletes if there is enough interest.
Step 2: Make certain that your coaches and athletes attend the fall USTA training.
Step 3: Begin practice and schedule scrimmage games with other ACEL members.
In the spring, the USTA will host the ACEL Invitational Tennis Tournament ini the Lafayette area which will be open to any ACEL athlete. There may be a small fee per athlete for this event to cover the cost of awards.