Preschool Tennis Development Program Eastern Region At: Grotto Bay Tennis Courts Head Coach: Romar Y. Douglas Tennis is for kids and adults TENNIS FOR ALL - A sport for life
Preschool Tennis Program
Program Framework The eastern region will focus on public and private preschools from Devonshire to St. George, targeting approximately 120 students Each preschool will have a class twice per month during the school year Classes are held at Grotto Bay Tennis Facility Each class will be for 45 minutes to one hour
Program Criteria The program will incorporate new regulations as advised by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) for junior tennis development. The activities will assist with the development of: Motor Skills Co-ordination Teamwork Sportsmanship Tennis Etiquette Fundamental tennis skills will be taught during the various lesson plans. Holding the tennis racket Racket tennis ball contact Swing movement of the racket Eye ball coordination Footwork, and drills In court out of court Speed and movement drills
Program Team Leader Eastern Region The Program for the Eastern Region will be managed by Coach Romar Douglas Romar Douglas has played tennis since he was 9 years old and has been a member of the Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) for the past twenty years. He was a top junior player and is currently ranked #6 in the BLTA men s ranking. He has represented Bermuda in the United States as a junior and in Davis Cup as a senior. He was a Johnson C. Smith University Tennis Scholarship recipient and CIAA Men s Tennis Team 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 All Conference Player. He is US Professional Tennis Registry (PTR), BLTA and International Tennis Federation (ITF) Level 1 certified, member of the BLTA Pro Association, 2013 Junior International Tennis Championship (JITIC) Under 14 National Coach, member of the BLTA Board and owner and operator of Grotto Bay Tennis Club. His passion is to continue the development of tennis in Bermuda, especially through the opportunities tennis can offer our youth.
SPONSORSHIP: A Win-Win Solution Tennis- Is fun for all ages and abilities Is a non contact sport with minimal risk of injury Offers a great way to make new friends Gets kids active, enhances co-ordination and flexibility Helps kids learn to compete fairly with opponents good sportsmanship Preschool Students- Will be encouraged to lead healthier lives through sport Helps them become more responsible, self-motivated and disciplined Helps develop character, integrity, resilience, selfregulation, and social skills Learn a sport that they can continue all their life
Specialized Junior Equipment
Cost inclusive of: Cost of the Program Annual Cost $25,000.00 Est. 120 students 2014/2015 school year Coach & Assistant Coach Fees $9,600 Administration $2,100 Court / Facility Cost $2,200 Media Cost, Participation Awards & Ceremony $2,500 Supplies balls, string, grips $2,100 Start up equipment junior racquets & nets $3,200 cones, target spots, domes, start lines/corners, balls hoppers and tubes $1,500 Tee shirts Platinum Sponsor (Optional) $1,800
Sponsorship Packages PLATINUM SPONSOR TITLE SPONSOR: $25,000.00 per annum- The Program will be named after the sponsor; all correspondence will reflect the sponsor s logo; the sponsor will be invited to participate in all media activity; the sponsor will have the opportunity to distribute marketing material quarterly promoting products that benefit the participants; the sponsor will receive a copy of the quarterly tennis development preschool report and news letter. GOLD SPONSOR SUPPORTING SPONSOR: $15,000 per annum The sponsor will be reflected as a Supporting Gold Sponsor on all correspondence; the sponsor will have an opportunity to visit with the students at the tennis facility; the sponsor will receive a copy of the quarterly tennis development preschool report and newsletter. SILVER SPONSOR SUPPORTING SPONSOR: $7,500.00 per annum The sponsor will be reflected as a Supporting Silver Sponsor on all correspondence; the sponsor will have an opportunity to issue a special note of encouragement to the students annually; the sponsor will receive a copy of the quarterly tennis development preschool report and newsletter. BRONZE SPONSOR CONRIBUTING SPONSOR: Donations up to $7,500.00 The sponsor will be reflected as a Contributing Sponsor and receive a copy of the quarterly tennis preschool newsletter.
LETS PLAY TENNIS!! Let s partner together to support the positive development of Today's Learners - Tomorrow s Leaders I look forward to hearing from you! Coach Romar Douglas Grotto Bay Tennis Club 11 Blue Hole Hill Hamilton Parish CR04 Bermuda Telephone: 441 293-3420 Mobile: 441 335-7000 Email: grottobaytennis@gmail.com