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Palmer Park Tennis Academy Selected for 2015 MY GIFT TO KIDS TENNIS Fundraiser

9/30/2015

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Donations Will Help Continue People for Palmer Park’s Tennis Programming

The USTA Southeastern Michigan District and the Midwest Youth Tennis & Education Foundation (MYTEF) have selected People for Palmer Park and its Palmer Park Tennis Academy for the 2015 MY Gift to Kids Tennis fundraising campaign taking place Oct. 1-31.  MYTEF’s campaign is designed to help raise support for local junior tennis programs throughout the USTA/Midwest Section. 

The Palmer Park Tennis Academy (PPTA), along with 9 other junior tennis programs from the USTA/Midwest Section, were selected based on their support and use of tennis to positively influence youth in their respective communities.  The MY Gift to Kids Tennis annual fundraiser calls on tennis and community supporters alike to make monetary donations toward their local tennis program.  Junior programs often rely on volunteers and donations to help maintain and grow the services they provide to youth in their communities.

HOW TO DONATE!
To make a donation or to learn more about People for Palmer Park and its tennis programming visit the Midwest Youth Tennis and Education Foundation online at www.midwesttennisfoundation.com/mygift.

More details about each of the 10 programs selected for the fundraiser are online.  Donations will be taken Oct. 1-31 and 100% of all donations go directly to the program.  Donations could also help the program receive additional money from the Midwest Youth Tennis and Education Foundation. 


About Palmer Park Tennis Academy

Palmer Park Tennis Academy (PPTA) is offered through the People for Palmer Park, a non-profit organization committed to the “preservation, recreation, and revitalization of Palmer Park, for the good of all.”  The tennis academy began as a program for kids age 10 and under in 2011 with 35 children participating.  The program now has approximately 100 participants each summer, with nearly 30 children continuing through the winter at a nearby tennis club.  Realizing the need for tennis programming for older children, PPTA added programs for teens and for those kids continuing to improve their game.

Funds are needed to keep registration costs low, enabling the organization to reach more inner city children.  Money will also be used to support new instructors needed for growing programs.
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About the Midwest Youth Tennis and
​Education Foundation


Founded in 1992 as the charitable arm of the USTA/Midwest Section, the Midwest Youth Tennis and Education Foundation has been supporting communities, programs and individuals to provide greater educational opportunities for youth. The Foundation places emphasis on programs and activities that provide youth with a positive, fun and disciplined environment to learn the game of tennis - and create alternatives to negative recreation. It also assists young players who have demonstrated talent, and are in need of financial support to compete at higher levels.  For more information, visit http://www.midwesttennisfoundation.com.



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Kids' Tennis Play Date this Saturday, 9/26!

9/24/2015

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Coach Lee is throwing a Kids' Tennis Play Date!
THIS SATURDAY, 9/26 from 1-3pm at the Palmer Park Tennis Courts. 
All children ages 5-14 are welcome to join us, regardless of their skill level! Racquets will be provided! 

INTERESTED? Just show up! Fee per child is $10
Location: Palmer Park Tennis Courts, Woodward just north of McNichols

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Members of Palmer Park Tennis Academy to Participate in 20/20 Tourney 8/29

8/26/2015

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YOUTH TENNIS ACADEMY CHEERLEADER ALERT!
Some of Coach Lee's future tennis stars are taking part in a charity tournament THIS SATURDAY 8/29 from 2:00-5:00pm at the Bloomfield Open Hunt Club. 

The event will include instructional games with the pros, match play, a pro exhibition, food and beverage, fun giveaways, and great prizes!  All profits will benefit the Vision Research-ROPARD Foundation (www.vrrf.org).  



Come out if you can to support and cheer on our Palmer Park tennis kids!


Info on the event here: 
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/2020-tourney-2015-a-charity-youth-tennis-event-registration-17198095968


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Winners of Tennis Raffle Announced 7/26

7/27/2015

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On Sunday afternoon, 7/26 at the park's tennis courts, we drew the names of three lucky winners of our People for Palmer Park/Palmer Park Tennis Academy U.S. Open Raffle.

The winners are:
1st Prize - Yolanda Lewczuk
Two 2015 U.S. Open Tickets (VIP)

2nd Prize - William Giovan
One Year Family Membership to Birmingham Racquet Club

3rd Prize - Dave Manzo 
One Year Membership at The Tennis & Golf Co. + one case of balls.

Congratulations to all our winners and all of you that supported this fundraiser. 100% of the proceeds benefit our tennis program. You have greatly helped us to teach the future tennis pros of Detroit and beyond!
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Win 2 Seats in Presidential Suite at the U.S. Open

7/18/2015

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Exciting news for all you tennis enthusiasts! Raffle Tickets now available for the U.S. Open in New York later this summer. Tickets are only $20 each and benefit our tennis academy.

1st Place Prize - 
Pick a day between August 31 and September 4:
  • Seating for 2 in the USTA President’s Courtside seats 
  • Lunch in the USTA President’s Dining Room
  • Hospitality in the USTA President’s Suite
  • Access to courtside seating in Louis Armstrong Stadium
  • Access to all other courts at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
  • Access to the U.S. Open Bus transportation from the Grand Hyatt New York

2nd Place Prize - Family Membership to Birmingham Racquet Club
3rd Place Prize - Membership to The Tennis Company and a case of balls

We will have these raffle tickets for sale ONE LAST TIME Saturday, 7/25 at the Tennis & Golf Company on Woodward (between 12 & 13 Mile), 12:00-4:00pm. Tickets are $20 each. Don't miss your chance to win this once in a lifetime opportunity! Drawing to be held 7/26 at the Palmer Park Tennis Courts.


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Tennis Academy Fundraiser/Mini Tennis Clinic

5/14/2015

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SAVE THE DATE! 
Saturday, May 30th, 2:00-5:00pm at McDonald's (8 Mile & Woodward).
  • Free Workshop
  • Mini Tennis Court
  • 10% Discount Dunham's Cards
  • Free Racquets to the first 10 attendants (6 yrs old ONLY)

Thank you for supporting People for Palmer Park, the Palmer Park Tennis Academy and most importantly, OUR TENNIS KIDS!
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Adult Tennis Program begins in June

4/29/2015

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If you've met our Tennis Director, Lee King, you know...

Tennis is not just a sport, it's a passion!

We've got a great adult tennis program, Start/Restart Tennis beginning in June.
Class size is limited to 20 people and last update was that 8 spots already filled.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn or RELEARN with folks who LOVE to teach you!

Register now through May 30, 2015 at www.startplayingtennis.com
Choose "Find a Local Program" link where you see the Start/Restart Tennis logo.


WHEN: Classes held Wednesdays, 7-8pm (June 17-August 19, 2015)
COST: $65
WHERE: Palmer Park Tennis Courts, Woodward Ave. between McNichols and 7 Mile, Detroit
CONTACT: Leonora King, 313-828-8847, leonorakng@aol.com

Download the Start/Restart flyer below.

recreation_restartflyer2015.pdf.docx
File Size: 2685 kb
File Type: docx
Download File

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Kids Yoga Fundraiser for Junior Tennis Program

3/9/2015

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This Sunday March 15, 2015 at 3pm
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The fine folks at Blue Yoga in Birmingham, are having a kids' yoga party this Sunday, March 15, at 3pm. 
Owner and yoga instructor, Niki Fink, has donated the studio and her time

All proceeds will benefit People for Palmer Park's Junior Tennis Academy! 

Palmer Park’s Junior Tennis Academy was a huge success last summer with dozens of students under the age of 10 learning to love the game of tennis, having a great time on the Palmer Park court, and even participating in their first tournaments! 

Please support our tennis kids by attending this event. THANK YOU!

Location: blue yoga 161 Townsend St. Birmingham, MI 48009
Suggested donation: $18
Phone: 248-792-9053
Website: blueyogabirmingham.com

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