Who we are
Tennis for Charity’s mission is to change and advance the lives of young people through tennis. We provide funds for various tennis programs and partners who focus on the underserved and at-risk youth, many of whom might not otherwise have access to learn the game of tennis.
Tennis is one of the few sports that can be played for a lifetime and is one of the healthiest activities, both physically and mentally.
Tennis and tennis programs help youth:
- burn calories, build muscle, improve heart health, and increase bone strength.
- build independence, self-esteem and tactical thinking.
- develop skills to manage pressure and adversity.
- learn teamwork, discipline, sportsmanship and responsibility.
- improve brain functions in ways that aid memory, learning, creativity and behavior — all leading to better grades in the classroom.
Who we serve
Tennis for Charity provides funding for the following youth tennis organizations:
- Activities Beyond the Classroom –
- Buddy-Up for Life
- Inner City Tennis Project
- Inner City Youth Opportunities
- LEAP (Life & Education Advancement Pathway) at Ziegler Park
- National Junior Tennis & Learning
In addition to funding youth tennis programs, Tennis for Charity has made contributions to:
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Since 1974, Tennis for Charity has donated over $9.1 million, used to support CCHMC’s Five-Plus Clinic, which provides medical, psychological, and social support to children who have survived cancer for more than 5 years.
Barrett Cancer Center at University Hospital
Since 2004, Tennis for Charity has donated over $1.5 million, which is earmarked for both patient care and cancer research.
How we support
Tennis for Charity owns the Lindner Family Tennis Center, location of the Western & Southern Open in Mason, Ohio.
Programs are funded through leasing the facility to various organizations throughout the years.
- Western & Southern Open
- Ohio High School Athletic Association’s sectional, district, and state tennis tournaments
- NCAA Division II Tennis Championship
- AVP Beach Volleyball championships
Avariety of options are available for events.
- corporate meetings and receptions
- seminars
- festivals
- weddings, and more
To find options for hosting your event at this unique location, contact:
Dick Clark
(513) 398-2872
[email protected]
Who we serve
the Classroom
Introduces tennis into Cincinnati public elementary schools by conducting programs during Phys Ed classes, after school tennis clubs and hosting tennis summer camps. In addition to introductory lessons, the program focuses on building tennis skills and teaching team competition with the goal that many students will continue to play in junior and senior high.
Provides tennis instruction and playing opportunities solely for children with Downs Syndrome.
A year-round program that provides tennis instruction to children with emphasis on the underserved and at-risk youth in the Greater Cincinnati Area. In addition to tennis, the program focuses on developing life skills, teaching healthy life habits, and conveying civic and social responsibility.
Provides a summer day camp for children of inner-city families who could not otherwise a fford to learn the game of tennis. In addition to teaching tennis, the goals of the camp are to educate and mentor low-income inner-city youth, engage in healthy exercise, and teach good nutrition habits.
LEAP (Life & Education Advancement Pathway) program is held in the months of June and July at Ziegler Park in the Pendleton neighborhood. It combines tennis instruction with an educational component to help prevent the “summer slide” by keeping students’ minds active so they are prepared to start the next school year.
A 9-week summer tennis program operated by the Cincinnati Recreation Commission in many of the disadvantaged areas of the city. It introduces the game of tennis to children aged 6-14 by using a combination of instruction, games, and match play.
Since 1974, Tennis for Charity has donated over $9.1 million, used to support CCHMC’s Five-Plus Clinic, which provides psychological, medical, and social support to children who have survived cancer for more than 5 years.
at University Hospital
Since 2004, Tennis for Charity has donated over $1.5 million, which is earmarked for both patient care and cancer research.
How we support
Programs are funded through leasing the facility to various organizations throughout the years.To find options for hosting your event at this unique location, contact:
Dick Clark (513) 398-2872 [email protected]
How to donate
Please mail checks made out to Tennis for Charity to:
Tennis for Charity
250 East Fifth Street – Suite 1310
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202