105 Tennis and Pickleball Tournament

105 Tennis and Pickleball round robin tournament benefiting ACE Outreach program. Lunch provided.

In 2016, the Bush Tennis Center in Midland, TX launched the ACE OUTREACH PROGRAM. This program is designed to provide guidance and support to area youth by connecting them with positive role models via the sport of tennis. To achieve this, the Bush Tennis Center has partnered with the University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB) and the United States Tennis Association to bring free in-school programs to over 40,000 elementary-aged children in the Permian basin. These programs are supplemented by free or discounted after-school and summer activities at the Bush Tennis Center. Through ACE, these children are not just learning to play tennis, but also being instilled with the values of sportsmanship, integrity, self-confidence, and hard work.

Pickleball is indeed the fastest-growing sport in the United States. According to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, the number of active players in the U.S. has more than doubled since 2013, from about 2.5 million to nearly 7 million. The game is also gaining popularity around the world, as it has become a favorite of recreational and competitive athletes alike.