United States Tennis Association opens first of its kind National Campus.
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) today held the ceremonial “First Serve” at the new, first of its kind, USTA National Campus, the new “Home of American tennis” located in Lake Nona, Orlando.
Tennis icons such as Chris Evert, Jim Courier and James Blake joined local dignitaries, partners and tennis enthusiasts to open the model tennis facility that has 100 courts and is open to the public.
“The opening of the USTA National Campus is a monumental milestone for our sport,” said USTA Chairman of the Board and President Katrina Adams. “The new Home of American tennis will redefine how the USTA delivers on its mission and will provide a new vision for the future of tennis in the U.S.”
More than 100 international, national and local events and tournaments are already scheduled at the world class facility in 2017. The tennis center is also open to the public and will serve the Orlando community by providing year round programs for all levels of play.
“We couldn’t be more pleased to see USTA’s vision for a national campus become a reality,” said Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer. “As the new ‘Home for American tennis,’ Orlando further solidifies itself as a global magnet for sports, health and wellness innovation.”
The USTA National Campus is now one of the largest tennis facilities in the world. it is located on 64 acres and divided into dedicated areas that will focus on the complete tennis pathway.
Features:
- Built over 64 acres in the Sports and Performance District in Orlando, Fla.
- Features 100 tennis courts, including Plexicushion Acrylic cushion courts, European red clay courts, Har-Tru Hydro courts, six Rebound Ace indoor courts and a cluster of 36-foot and 60-foot SportCourt Power game courts.
- There are pavilions located throughout the facility featuring water filling stations, restrooms and shade.
State-of-the-art local facility for all players in the local community featuring:
- Off-court amenities including a lounge, café, pro shop and locker rooms.
- Collegiate Tennis Hub to serve as the home of the University of Central Florida varsity tennis, College MatchDay events and more.
- USTA Player Development courts for elite U.S. players to train.
- Red clay courts feature a half-million tons of red clay shipped from Cremona, Italy, to best prepare top U.S. players for the European clay-court circuit.
- Two championship courts, with 500 seats each, located on site for fans to watch feature matches and Team USA events.
- On-site IP TVs and PlaySight live streaming service.
- 50,000 sq.ft. Welcome Center.
Facility Layout:
- Family tennis area that includes 16 SportCourt Power game courts (eight 36-foot and eight 60-foot courts) to enable youth and adults to develop their games.
- Player Development area featuring 20 courts (8 DecoTurf acrylic cushion, 6 European Terre Davis red clay and 6 Rebound Ace indoor courts) plus player lodge for housing and indoor/outdoor workout areas.
- Collegiate area featuring 12 Plexicushion courts, concessions, locker rooms, and elevated seating for 1,200.
- A Tournament and League area with 32 Har-Tru Hydro-courts and 20 Plexicushion courts; also, a tournament administration building with a training room, officials space, a a stringer area, restrooms, concessions and a viewing deck.
More photos from the opening ceremony at : FloridaleisurePhotography.com
