Free “Arthur Ashe Champions Day” Youth Tennis Festival (Mountain View)

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Join us for an end-of-summer tennis festival to celebrate the legacy of Arthur Ashe & breaking barriers in sport. For kids 7-15 years.

NOTE: This is a FREE clinic but ALL participants must register to attend.

Honoring the legacy of tennis great Arthur Ashe and his commitment to diversity and inclusion, Arthur Ashe Champions Day will bring together youth from different backgrounds, age groups and skill levels for a free celebration of tennis. Cuesta Park tennis courts in Mountain View will host more than 30 world-class coaches to work with participants on tennis fundamentals and intermediate and advanced techniques through on-court skills and challenges. Everyone will enjoy a free pizza and pasta lunch as they watch an inspiring exhibition by current collegiate tennis stars from the Stanford and Menlo College tennis teams.

• Open to children of all skill levels from ages 7 – 15.
• Limit to one clinic by skill level for each participant.
• Choose either the morning Development Clinic or the afternoon Performance Clinic.
• The College Exhibition is from 12 -1 PM
• Food and beverages will be catered for everyone during the exhibition.
• Only participating players should register, but
• Parents, non-participating siblings, and family members are encouraged to attend

Agenda

: 09:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Morning Check-in

Info: Late check-in ends at 10:15 AM | Check in for the Development Session at the front festival desk and proceed directly to the courts for warmup activities. Participants will be (1) checked in (2) provided an age group bracelet (3) and an event t-shirt.

: 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM

Development Session

Info: The Morning Development Session is for all players from the beginner to intermediate levels. Participants will be grouped by age and proceed through a fun series of short warmup activities followed by rotating game stations.

: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Afternoon Check-in

Info: Late check-in ends at 12:15 PM | Check in for the Performance Session at the front festival desk and proceed directly to the lunch stations and Court 1 stands for the College Exhibition. Participants will be (1) checked in (2) provided an age group bracelet (3) and an event t-shirt.

: 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM

College Exhibition & Lunch

Info: Free lunch is included for all participants

: 01:15 PM – 03:00 PM

Performance Session*

Info: ***For advanced tournament players only*** Following the College Exhibition, afternoon participants will be grouped by age and proceed through a series of warmup fitness stations, followed by fast-paced drills, games, and “Beat the Pro”

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.