YOUTH TEAM TENNIS
The Roanoke Valley Tennis Association (RVTA) is again sponsoring Youth Team Tennis this summer for our local youth.
Youth Team Tennis League Details-
- Open to youth ages 10 to 18. Please note this is not a program for true beginners. Participants must be able to rally, serve, keep the score and know the basic rules of tennis.
- Teams will be coed
- Matches will consist of one 8 game pro-set set using no ad scoring for: boys/girls singles, boys/girls doubles, and mixed doubles
- Each match requires only 3 tennis courts and will likely be completed in approximately 2.5 hours
- Matches will take place at various locations in the Roanoke/New River Valley (depending on who sponsors teams)
- Matches will be played outside on Tuesday evenings (6p start) from early-June through the end of July.
- Adult coaches/captains are needed; not a lot of experience is required; just willingness to help and coordinate members of your team (can be parents). If you are interested in helping with this program, please email Sue Lunsford at suelunsford16@gmail.com and include your phone number
- Cost is $30 plus a small registration fee
Please note if you are a member of Hidden Valley Country Club, Hunting Hills Country Club, or Roanoke Country Club, please sign up for your club team (either Intermediate or Advanced – check with your Club Pro to confirm level of play) All other youth should register for the Independent Team (Intermediate or Advanced).
YOUTH TENNISBASH
This RVTA-sponsored program is design to teach kids how to play the game of tennis while having fun! Series are routinely scheduled monthly on a Thursday or Friday evening at local country clubs and public courts. Registration is required and space is limited. Registration closes on Tuesday evenings at midnight prior to each event!
2023 RVTA Net Generation Youth Tennis Bash Details: - TBD
2023 RVTA Net Generation Youth Tennis Bash Details: - TBD
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BETTY BARR & FRED RAWLING YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS
Announcing the 2023 RVTA Scholarship Recipients!
The Betty Barr Memorial Girls Tennis Scholarships and the Fred Rawlings Memorial Boys Tennis Scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors who will be entering college in 2023. In recognition of their tennis participation, community service, character, leadership, and academics, the RVTA is excited to announce the 2023 scholarship recipients!
Congratulations to:
Sophie Dewire, recipient of the $1000 Betty Barr Memorial Girls Tennis Scholarship. Sophie graduated from Patrick Henry High School and will be attending Virginia Commonwealth University.
Carson Rigger, recipient of the $1000 Fred Rawlings Memorial Boys Tennis Scholarship. Carson graduated from Blacksburg High School and will be attending Virginia Tech.
Katherine Carroll, recipient of the $500 Betty Barr Memorial Girls Tennis Scholarship. Katherine graduated from Cave Spring High School and will be attending the College of William and Mary.
Marco Gustafson, recipient of the $500 Fred Rawlings Memorial Boys Tennis Scholarship. Marco graduated from Glenvar High School and will be attending Roanoke College.
Best of luck to our outstanding RVTA scholarship recipients and to all of our 2023 high school graduates!
Congratulations to our Scholarship Receipts
Like Ms. Barr and Mr. Rawlings, the RVTA supports community tennis for all ages and at all levels. In so doing, it is our honor to award two girls' scholarships (one for $1000 and one for $500) and two boys' scholarships (one for $1000 and one for $500) to high school seniors who will be attending college in the fall. Selection criteria will be based on tennis, community service, character, leadership, and academics.
For more information, view our resources page.
