Program areas at Fred Wells Tennis and Education Center
Tennisworks: our free tennisworks youth development programs advance the physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being of youth who have less access to resources through supportive relationships and on- and off-court experiences. Full-time experienced staff engage youth through school and community partnerships as well as independently run leadership programming, Tennis play opportunities, and camps. In 2023, there were 1,470 unique tennisworks program participants.
Adult programs: adult Tennis programming includes ability-based drills and clinics, in-house and usta league play, senior drills, and private lessons. Adult Tennis offerings reinforce Tennis as a lifelong sport that promotes health, wellness, and community connection for all ages. In 2023, 1,286 unique adult players participated in fwtec programs, adding up to more than 44,000 adult play experiences.in addition to programming, nearly 13,000 court hours were reserved for individual play. 3,000 unique players of all ages also hit the courts to share the game with friends and family or practice with the ball machine.all programs and court rentals are open to the public. While not required to participate, patron memberships are available to support our mission and access select benefits. At the end of 2023, 568 families, 384 juniors, 492 adults, and 477 seniors/senior couples (ages 62+) held active patron memberships.
Junior programs: our fee-based junior programs offer age and ability-based classes as well as match play opportunities for ages 5 to 18. Certified Tennis professionals lead all junior Tennis programming with a focus on skill development, confidence, and finding enjoyment and connection through the sport of Tennis. In 2023, 1,239 unique players participated in fwtec junior Tennis programs. Combined with tennisworks participation, there were over 20,000 junior Tennis play experiences on our courts in 2023. 72 unique players received a total of $66,283 in scholarship assistance to remove financial barriers to participation in our fee-based programs. An additional $4,510 was disbursed to cover tournament-related expenses for youth in need.