All-star party to benefit proposed public tennis facility in Kirkland

Tennis Outreach Programs (TOPs), a Redmond-based non-profit organization, is hosting a free All-star Tennis Benefit Party from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 at the Nordstrom Tennis Center.

November 3, 2010 6:28 pm
Leonardo Fisher-Alvarez makes it through an obstacle as the group works through some fun drills during a tennis class at the Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center.
Leonardo Fisher-Alvarez makes it through an obstacle as the group works through some fun drills during a tennis class at the Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center.

Tennis Outreach Programs (TOPs), a Redmond-based non-profit organization, is hosting a free All-star Tennis Benefit Party from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 at the Nordstrom Tennis Center. The event features USTA Quick Start Tennis, a clinic for adult attendees and King and Queen of the Court Doubles with Tom Gorman (Davis Cup Captain) and Trish Bostrom (No. 5 World Doubles 1978). Also match tips and tricks with Dan Willman and Mike Calkins (coaches of 14 nationally ranked junior players).

During the event, which includes a live auction and donation opportunity, TOPs will make a presentation for a planned public indoor tennis facility in Kirkland. RSVP by e-mailing: mwhitney@tennisoutreach.org

TOPs is a community outreach organization targeting “at risk” youth through tennis and educational programs. To support and enhance our community services, TOPs is currently working with local county and city agencies to plan and develop a new regional indoor multi-use tennis and learning facility. With the new facility, TOPs will be able to provide year round tennis programs. The facility will also provide a safe place with tutoring and education opportunities for kids, both before and after school.