Sweetwater Tennis Center - Cobb County Parks, Recreation ...

03Community Growth28The growth and expansion of SweetwaterSweetwater Tennis Center has registered as a NJTL-NationalJunior Tennis League member. The USTA/National JuniorTennis League (NJTL) is a nation-wide network of communitytennis organizations seeking to develop the character ofyoung people through tennis and education. Founded in1969 by Arthur Ashe, Charlie Pasarell and Sheridan Snyder,this growing network of tennis providers share similarvalues, ideals and goals by:We would like to thank ourwonderful sponsors for all oftheir support and dedication.1. reaching out to those who may not otherwise have theopportunity to play the sport,2. instilling in youngsters the values of leadership andacademic excellence,3. giving all kids (regardless of income, race, gender) theopportunity to fully develop their tennis skills so they canderive a lifetime of enjoyment from the sport.The NJTL is a great way for kids to get exercise, makefriends and have fun in a team-orientated and safeenvironment. NJTLs offer a variety of on– and off-courtprogramming, emphasizing educational and life-skillcomponents to enhance overall development. Many of thecosts associated with running a program are decentralizedby in-kind and monetary support from the USTA, allowing forlocal chapters/programs to provide high-qualityprogramming for their constituents.IHOPMartin’sSports Authority