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Diversity & Multicultural Participation
In 1991, the USTA formed a Multicultural Participation Committee (formerly called Minority Participation Committee) for the purpose of increasing multicultural participation in all USTA programs and activities. In 2004 the USTA added an Office of Diversity to help guide multicultural participation efforts in all facets of the organization. Diversity development, as well as other new initiatives, have been created within the existing array of USTA programs.
Formed in 1993, the Middle States Multicultural Participation Committee has grown to include 14 volunteers and two staff members representing each of Middle States’ six districts.
Diversity and Multicultural Participation is a Strategic Level I Priority for both USTA National and Middle States that actively seeks to include all individuals who play, watch, support or enjoy the game of tennis in all USTA events, programs, membership and activities.
Grants
Financial disparity is consistently identified as a significant barrier that prevents multicultural players from getting into the sport. To help boost tennis participation among aspiring multicultural players, the USTA has created the Multicultural Grants Program, which offers grants to programs, community tennis associations and individual players.
Diversity/Multicultural Participation (This Includes You)
The USTA Multicultural Participation Department is made up of a National Director of Multicultural Development and a staff person in each of the 17 USTA Section Offices.
The role of the staff is:
> To generate awareness of tennis programs and activities.
> To provide training opportunities for tennis coaches at local, regional, and national locations.
> To work closely with all USTA program coordinators to promote their programs to diverse communities.
> To identify possible funding sources to assist programs, players and coaches in their efforts.
> To work closely with the volunteer Multicultural Participation Committee in the recruitment of new volunteers.
> To work with established and new Community Tennis Associations to insure that the multicultural segment of the community is represented.
> To cultivate relationships with professional, cultural and educational organizations who may serve as partners to promote and develop the growth of tennis.
> To educate and provide training opportunities to sectional and national staff in the area of diversity, tolerance, and inclusion.
> To assist in strengthening the USTA image.
> To facilitate the relationship between minority owned businesses and the USTA to ensure total inclusion in all vendor and supplier bidding opportunities.
For information contact Middle States Diversity Manager
Renee Bridges 610-935-5000 x224 or bridges@ms.usta.com