Community Outreach
Ever wonder what COTA does in the community other than league tennis? Here are a few examples:
COTA and
East Athens
Inner City Tennis Club
The East Athens Inner City Tennis Club launched Wednesday, July 13, 2021.
Sponsored by the East Athens Development Corp in partnership with the Clarke-Oconee Tennis Association and other supporters, the club provides basic tennis training while strengthening team members’ outlook, resolve and work ethics.
The program emphasizes teamwork and good sportsmanship, as well as spiritual growth, education, and other positive attributes.
For more information, email EADC at fsmith.eadc@gmail.com.
“May is Tennis Month” Events in Our COTA Communities
Celebrating “May is Tennis Month” with the East Athens Inner City Tennis Club on May 20, 2023
Celebrating “May is Tennis Month” with the Oglethorpe County Library and the Recreation Department in May 2023.
Tennis Play Days
COTA sponsors Tennis Play Days to encourage younger kids to play tennis. They typically include on- court activities, food and prizes. These events have occurred in Clarke, Madison and Morgan counties.
Tennis Support for Schools
COTA provides curriculum and equipment to elementary teachers who want to include tennis in their PE or enrichment classes. Schools that have benefitted from COTA’s support include Clarke County Elementary Schools, Madison County Elementary Schools and Morgan County Elementary Schools. In addition, COTA provides financial support to high school tennis programs.
Tennis Facility Support
At Right - COTA Executive Director, Robin Stevens (2nd from left) presents Madison County High School Tennis Team with a donation.
Below - Clarke Oconee Tennis Association Executive Director, Robin Stevens (left) and Past President, Elizabeth Davis (center) present Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Davol (right)with a check for $1,000 to help resurface the four tennis courts at Herman C. Michael Park.
Bottom Right - Past President, Elizabeth Davis (left) presents ACC Tennis Director, Cameron Williams (right) with a check for $1,000 to support tennis programming at Athens Tennis Center and Bishop Park.
Tennis and Special Populations
Several COTA players joined the UGA Aces for Athens program to help put on a Special Olympics Clinic at Bishop Park. The kids and volunteers had a fabulous time. Thanks to those who came out!
