The 1st Annual "Get Match Tough" Youth Tennis Challenge is a first of its kind fundraiser. The "Get Match Tough" Challenge will not only impact First Serve Memphis in a direct and profound way but, it will also impact each participant that signs up and plays.
Over the 5 months of the Challenge, each participant will be actively engaged in pursuit of his or her match and fundraising goals. Unlike a tennis tournament or league, the emphasis here is on playing and competing, not on winning and losing. It's not even about who’s the best player or wins the most matches.
IT'S ABOUT YOUNG PEOPLE SETTING A GOAL AND ACHEIVING IT.
As players set goals, collect pledges, play matches and win prizes, parents, pros and coaches have a role to play, too. Whether it is transportation, helping set up the fundraising webpage, assisting with registration and sponsorships, offering words of encouragement or scheduling matches, having you in their corner will be important to their success in the Challenge. Sportsmanship and integrity as it relates to reporting of scores as well as meeting and playing against new players are fundamental to the challenge. Parents, pros and coaches will need to hold each player accountable.
We are excited to bring this unique opportunity to the youth of our community–to set and achieve goals, to help kids less fortunate, and to do it all through the great sport of tennis! In this first year of the Challenge, there may be situations that come up that are unforeseen and not covered by the rules or guidelines. We have a dedicated staff to assist you in such instances throughout the Challenge.
CAN TENNIS REALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY?
YES IT CAN!
Good luck to all the participants. Have lots of fun playing your matches!
We appreciate YOU playing!!!
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The Challenge: 15,000 tennis matches, 500 participants, 5 months.
Participants: Set Goals. Collect Pledges. Play Matches. Win Prizes. Fund a Great Cause.
Dates: January 9 to May 23, 2008
Registration Deadline: No deadline. Registration is on-going starting Dec. 29, 2008.
Registration Fee: No fee is required. All participants receive a complimentary t-shirt
Event Website: www.getmatchtough.com
Player Packet: Pick up guidelines & t-shirt at Leftwich or Eldon Roark Tennis Center prior to first match.
Register Online: http://www.active.com/framed/event_detail.cfm?CHECKSSO=0&EVENT_ID=1661436
Entry: Open to all tennis players ages 18 & under and any skill level.
Location: Play matches on any tennis court anywhere.
Schedule: Players schedule their own matches. Check website for special events.
Format: Singles & doubles, practices matches, USTA tournaments, high school and middle school team matches, Quick start may be used for 10 & under.
Point System: Participants will accumulate points for matches played as follows:
Match Type Singles Doubles
8 game pro set 30 pts 15 pts
USTA tournament match 60 pts 30 pts
2 out of 3 set practice match 120 pts 60 pts
• Participants will receive one (1) point for each set won.
Scores & Results: Winning player or team enters match results and scores online.
Standings: Individual and team rankings are posted online.
Awards: Presented for most matches played, most points and most money raised.
"Match Tough" Player Award: Players must play a minimum 100 matches to be eligible.
Fundraising Incentives: Players win prizes in appreciation of their fundraising efforts.
Proceeds: To benefit First Serve Memphis.
First Serve Memphis: First Serve Memphis provides academic, life skills and tennis programming that challenges and inspires underserved young people who are dedicated to succeed in life.
Donations: Donations are Tax-Deductible.
Fundraising: You can collect pledges online (the preferred method) by setting up an
Active.com personal fundraising webpage. For offline donations use a pledge form to collect donations, by check only, made payable to Tennis Memphis. Download pledge form from event website.
Fundraising Goal: $200,000
Tennis Memphis: Tennis Memphis, an official 501 c 3 not-for-profit organization, operates First Serve Memphis and manages the Memphis public tennis centers.
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