U.S. Blind Tennis Assoc. to Host Training in Los Angeles Dec. 13
November 25, 2024
The United States Blind Tennis Association (USBTA) will host a Blind and Visually Impaired (BVI) Tennis training event on Dec. 13 at the Wayfinder Family Services location on 5300 Angeles Vista Blvd. in Los Angeles. The event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., is being held in partnership with the USTA Southern California Section and Wayfinder Family Services.
BVI tennis is an adaptive sport that allows individuals with visual impairments to experience the sport. The sport uses modified equipment and rules, such as sound balls, smaller racquets, different court dimensions, and sight classifications to level the playing field.
The training is an opportunity for tennis organizations, providers, and anyone interested in learning more about BVI tennis. Participants will gain insights from BVI tennis experts Dana Costa, USBTA president, and David Dilettuso from the USBTA. They will also learn how to implement BVI tennis programs in their communities and how to make existing tennis programs more inclusive.
The USBTA was founded in 2022 and has been working to grow the sport of BVI tennis in the United States. The organization hosted a “Come and Try BVI” event at the US Open in September, which gave fans the opportunity to experience BVI tennis firsthand.
“We are excited to partner with the USTA Southern California Section and Wayfinder Family Services to host this training event,” said Costa. “We believe that BVI tennis is a valuable sport that can provide individuals with visual impairments with the opportunity to participate in physical activity, socialize, and compete. We hope this training will help to grow the sport in Southern California and beyond.”
Contact Dana Costa, usblindtennis.org, 412-576-4103