Growth Catalyst Program Assistance Form

Before continuining with this form, please make sure to reiview the following requirements to receive assistance.

There are a limited amount of funds. We will go through and approve these requests as long as we have funds. So the sonner you submit this the more likely it will be approved. We have a large amount of funds but with anything, we only have so much in our budget to give. If you are interested please go ahead and fill this out.

Requirements-

Design and run a program using modified equipement for Adults. (We are really looking to have programs that are more play oriented than clinic and instruction based. Depending on your audience they may need a little instruction to start but the idea is to get them going and playing)

Run AT LEAST one 4 week session (does not have to be consecutive weeks, it could also be 4 one day events on different days throughout the year).

Must submit your program and this form AT LEAST 1 month prior to your program start date.

Must submit your program using the programming module in Serve Tennis (if you need assistance on this, the state office can work on helping and setting this up, just reach out)

Must invite USTA Staff (Nick Baxendell- nick@nctennis.com) as an admin to your organzation.

*Stipends will be sent the day of the start of your first program*

Name*

First NameLast Name

Email*

example@example.com

Address for equipment

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Who should a check be made out to for a stipend?*

We will send your stipend check the day after your program start date.

Address on where the stipend check should be sent

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Organization*

Are you running one of USTA National's Red Ball Pilots?*

YesNo

USTA National will be able to provide the following:

*Please note that National has a very specific format they want followed in order to receive this package. If you are interested, reach out to nick@nctennis.com

- 24- 23in. racquets

- A case of red balls

-2- portable nets

- A USTA Quarter Zip

- $720 stipend

*USTA NC can then be able to support via paid local marketing ads, an additional small stipend, and possibly additional equipment

Program Dates:*

Please make sure that your program is AT LEAST 1 month from the time you request. We need time to get you equipment and organize paid advertising in your area to market your program.

Where will you have your program take place?*

How much will you charge for your program?*

Link to your program registration*

Short description/purpose of your program*

Description of needed equipment and expenses for your program*

USTA NC will be able to provide a provider up to the following: a case of red balls, a 12 pack of foam balls, 24- 23in racquets, 4 portable nets, and four courts worth of throw down lines. We also have funds available to to cover courts fees and some money to provide a stipend to the provider. *Please note that depending on your needs we may not send all this equipment. Please let us know what you would need and we will then review this and let you know the exact support we will be able to provide.