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The Greater Portland Tennis Council |
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Our mission is to encourage and to promote participation in tennis throughout the Greater Portland area--for enjoyment, for health, and for the general betterment of the community.
The Greater Portland Tennis Council (GPTC) was formed in 1988. Today, our organization is a chartered, 501(c)(3) Community Tennis Association (CTA) and a member of the United States Tennis Association (USTA). The GPTC organizes a wide range of tennis events and activities open to the public.
For general information, contact us at info@greaterportlandtenniscouncil.com
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Here are some of the tennis groups that the GPTC gives financial support to:
* 'T' is for Tennis - This program was started in 2006 in Portland Public Schools to provide tennis, physical education and life skills during school hours to low income children in the Head Start program at four area schools. In 2009, the GPTC obtained a a USTA Recreational Grant to help support equipment and operating expenses. Over 400 children were served during the 2008-09 school year.
*Special Olympics Programs - The GPTC teams up with local Parks and Recreation programs and helps them run Special Olympics programs. Some of the funds the GPTC provides are used to purchase equipment and supplies to help run these programs. The Lake Oswego Tennis Center has become an avid supporter of Special Olympics and has used the GPTC to help continue their successful program.
* World Team Tennis - The GPTC oversees the Portland World Team Tennis League. Shawn Alford runs the league and funds from the GPTC, along with team fees and help from the Portland Parks & Recreation, help make World Team Tennis one of the most enjoyable tennis activities in the summer! For more information on World Team Tennis, please contact Shawn Alford at pdxwtt@gmail.com.
* Racquet and Shoe Drive - Former GPTC Board Member Glenn Good organized a tennis racquet and shoe drive for the 2010 high school season. Collection boxes were at various tennis clubs around town and the racquets and shoes were given to coaches at the GPTC Coaches Clinic on February 6. The GPTC donated money to help string racquets, put on new grips, and get them into playing condition.
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