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Tennis Jamaica:- Uses tennis as a successful vehicle for the education and development of young Jamaicans.
- Operates internationally acclaimed programmes for all ages.
- Has taken the game to over 70 schools across Jamaica.
- Trains physical education teachers& coaches in every parish.
- Provides racquets and balls to schools enrolled in Tennis Jamaica programmes, and to other institutions: over J$27 million worth of equipment has been given out over the past 12 years.
- Grooms talented young players to develop all-round, to gain university scholarships, and to compete locally and on the international circuit. Has just launched a new Scholarship Programme to local tertiary institutions.
- Is now establishing 4 Regional Tennis & Learning Centres, to help expand and enrich all of its programmes.
Why Tennis? - Tennis develops a strong sense of independence and discipline
- Tennis caters to all ages
- Tennis can be played by the very young as well as by the more “mature”
- This allows it to be a great game in allowing bonding between the ages.
- Parents can teach their children or the children may be the tutors.
- Tennis easily facilitates outdoor bonding between parent and child
- Future educational opportunities are available
- Many U.S. Universities offer FULL Tennis Scholarships
- Tennis Jamaica is often unable to fill this demand.
- Scholarships are based on Academic as well as Athletic Prowess.
Tennis is played by over 20million Americans and is the fastest growing traditional sport according to the Sporting Goods Manufacturing Association of America. An oasis in Cross Roads We have our headquarters in the Cross Roads area; where we operate the only public tennis courts on the Island – The Eric Bell Tennis Center – so why not come by bring your child, some of their friends and enjoy some outdoor bonding and affordable fun! Tennis Jamaica - Creating new opportunities for our youth through tennis, come join our quiet revolution. Help us for a better Jamaica…for all of us. |