PRESENTED BY USTA
Get More Players on Your Courts in Just 10 Minutes!
Are you looking to energize your tennis facility and attract new players?
The USTA’s Adult Red Ball Tennis initiative is a FUN, social experience designed to bring adults onto your courts and have them playing the game in just 10 minutes!
With modified equipment and an all-inclusive package, this program is set to supercharge the success of your players and infuse a new level of excitement into your facility.
Why Adult Red Ball Tennis?
- Fun and Accessible: Perfect for newcomers, the program uses red felt balls and 23-inch rackets to make the game accessible and enjoyable for all skill levels.
- Community Building: Create a vibrant social atmosphere that keeps players coming back.
- Easy Implementation: With the USTA’s support, getting started is a breeze!
Provider Incentives
- Equipment Package ($400–$800 Value)
- 23-inch rackets (12 or 24)
- Red felt balls (36 or 72)
- Portable nets (1 or 2)
- Received prior to starting the pilot program.
- USTA Pullover
- Show your community you support Adult Red Ball Tennis.
- Stipend ($300–$720)
- Received after post-event survey and confirmed additional Adult Red Ball programming in 2025.
- Marketing Tool Kit
- Access to Adult Red Ball Tennis marketing templates to promote your pilot program.
Adult Red Ball Tennis: Pilot Requirements
It’s easy, just fill out the interest form below and USTA’s team will be in touch to confirm your participation in the pilot program.
Here’s what to expect:
- Complete a quick and easy orientation once selected.
- Run your pilot up to December 31, including any combination of classes, mixers, and events.
- Submit player surveys to earn stipends ranging between $300–$720.
Hear What Others Are Saying:
Red ball tennis is a social play experience that allows individuals to have instant success, playing in a fun and social environment as soon as they pick up a racquet. The goal is to bring the world’s healthiest sport to millions of new players and become a movement. It will be accessible, affordable, and driven by local play ambassadors.”
– Matt Barnhart, Sr. Director, Play and Competition
“We’re thrilled to partner with the USTA to bring this exciting program to our customers. It’s all about making tennis fun and accessible!”
— Ashley Owens, Co-Founder, CourtReserve
Ready to Elevate Your Facility?
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to boost your facility’s energy and attract new players.
Submit your interest form today and see what the fun is all about!
Join the movement and let’s bring more players to the game we all love!
