On a first come basis while funds last, elementary or middle schools are eligible to receive a $500 stipend from USTA SC when the following criteria has been confirmed by USTA SC. Each elementary or middle school must:
1. Join the USTA as an Member Organization for $35: http://membership.usta.com/section/Organizational-Memberships/122.uts
2. Establish Tennis in PE class and register it at: http://www.usta.com/Youth-Tennis/Schools/tennis_in_pe/
3.Have PE teacher(s) participate in a USTA school tennis workshop within the past two school years (2014-2016) or complete online course 1-4 at: www.coachyouthtennis.com
4. If a school sponsored team exists, the coach must register as a "No-Cut" Coach: http://ct2.usta.com/schools
5. Support a Kids Tennis Club (before or after school) Support is defined as providing specific contacts/leads which materialize in a registerd Kids Tennis Club at the school in 2016
6. Have a minimum of 10 students or 25% (whichever is greater) of its Kids' Tennis Club register for a season of USTA Junior Team Tennis Program, OR play in 2 USTA sanctioned junior tournaments in 2016