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Alabama Crimson Tide Adapted Events

Wheelchair Tennis Camp

Location Tuscaloosa, AL
Event Date(s) Jul 22, 2020 to Jul 25, 2020
This event has been canceled.

We Accept:


Event Description

Due to the uncertainty created by the COVID-19 virus we have established a way for you to reserve a spot in camp without any upfront financial commitment. Simply join our FREE Wait List. When camp is confirmed to take place, you will receive an email from us giving you the ability to pay the camp dues. If at the time you still wish to attend camp, you can pay securely online. If your circumstances change and you no longer wish to attend camp, simply let us know. You won’t owe us anything.


2020 WHEELCHAIR TENNIS SUMMER CAMP

  July 22 - 25
  Who: Ages 12 - 19,  Independent in Activities of Daily Living with an interest in competitive wheelchair tennis and ready to participate in multiple practice sessions per day.  
  Check-In: 12:30pm  
  Cost: $250
Includes Room, Board, Instructional Costs, Camp T-shirt, Practice Jersey, Airport Shuttle and Administrative Costs.
 

The University of Alabama's Wheelchair Tennis Camp will be held July 22-25th, 2020. Campers planning to attend should be 12-19 years old, independent in activities of daily living, with all skill levels welcome. All campers will receive group and personal instruction and will compete in sanctioned tournament play giving national (USTA) or international (ITF) ranking points. 

Staff

This year the current head and assistant coaches for Alabama's Wheelchair Tennis Team will be working as camp staff. Additionally, current student-athletes will be available to assist each camper's growth and learning.

Travel Plans

Travel plans should allow campers to be on campus Wednesday morning, July 22th. The first meeting and on court session will take place Wednesday afternoon. All campers must check-in by 12:30pm. We will provide an airport shuttle from the Birmingham Airport. Flights should arrive no later than 11:00am, and flights on Saturday should depart no earlier than 3:00pm.

Housing

Housing for camp will be in separate, gender based sections of a University of Alabama dormitory on campus. Bedrooms, restrooms, and shower facilities are all accessible.

Scholarships

Questions

Questions on registration, housing, travel and meals should be directed to Camp Organizer Kassie Teeter - (704) 941-7880 or kllipscomb@ua.edu

Questions on tennis instruction, skill levels, tournament play and scholarships should be directed to Camp Director Evan Enquist - (507) 269-8587 eaenquist@ua.edu