AUBURN, Ala.- The Yarbrough Tennis Center recently received a $60,000 Tennis Venue Services grant and $17,500 Build it Forward Funding grant from the United States Tennis Association (USTA).

The grants will be used to improve the lighting for the indoor courts at the Yarbrough Tennis Center. The renovations are expected to take place Aug. 4-31, and the indoor courts will be closed during work.

“We are committed to supporting the enhancement and construction of tennis facilities in communities across the country,” said Craig Morris, Chief Executive, Community Tennis, USTA. “Investing in the development of tennis facilities nationwide, not only fulfills the USTA’s mission of growing the sport of tennis, but also provides the opportunity to enjoy lifelong healthy activity through tennis for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.”

To ensure communities have access to safe, appealing and functional tennis environments, grant recipients also receive start-to-finish project management assistance from the USTA’s Tennis Venue Services team, which provides industry-leading experience in tennis court and facility design, as well as technical assistance, including construction document review and business development insight to ensure the facilities can deliver tennis at a high-level.

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