Tennis Across America

2010

May is the month for free tennis lessons across America. Kim has held lessons for various groups, such as the Girl Scouts to introduce them to tennis. If you have a group that would like to participate in a free lesson, please contact Kim to schedule a time for May 2010.

2007

 An article about the event that was published in the USPTA's Intermountaineer is copied below. Also included here is a slide-show from the event.

Article from the Intermountaineer:

"Free tennis clinics for Girl Scouts troops were held during the USPTA’s Tennis Across America (TAA) events in Colorado Springs, CO on May 19, 20, and 29. The clinics were held at the Colorado Springs Park and Recreation Woodmen Valley Park site and advertised through connections with Girl Scout troop leaders and the WoodmenTennis.com website. USPTA Intermountain TAA coordinator, Kim Davis, headed the clinics. Kim chose to dedicate free lessons to the girl scouts this year for TAA in tribute to her daughter, Krista Davis, who is a Brownie Girl Scout.

"The free clinics focused on the fun of tennis while introducing the basic strokes of the volley, forehand, and serve. The clinics helped the Brownie Girl Scouts (ages 6-8) receive a sport try-it patch while many of the older Girl Scouts became motivated to take their first step in earning their tennis patches. To receive a tennis patch, Girl Scouts must learn the basic strokes of tennis in a USA Tennis 1-2-3 class or similar series and learn the rules of tennis and scoring. In addition, Girl Scouts must do one other tennis related activity like attend a tennis competition, find information about a touring tennis player, or volunteer to help at a local tennis program or event.

"There was lots of exercise, fun, and excitement with a total of 35 girl scouts attending the free clinics. All participants were grateful for the opportunity to take part in USPTA’s Tennis Across America and everyone received prizes that were donated by Davis Tennis.

"The success of the event was evident by the smiling faces and inquires about the Woodmen Valley summer tennis lesson program. The event gave the girls a positive exposure to tennis and inspired many to continue learning more about the game."