The Houston Parks & Recreation Department – Youth Tennis Program is a FREE program offered at a variety of public parks throughout the year. The program provides children with fundamentals of the game of tennis & educational components that develop life skills. National Junior Tennis & Learning was founded in 1969 by tennis professionals.
About NJTL
Arthur Ashe, Charlie Pasarell & Sheridan Snyder, with the goal of developing the character of young people through tennis by:
Reaching
- REACHING out to those who may not otherwise have the opportunity to learn and play tennis.
Instilling
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INSTILLING the values of leadership and academic excellence.
Giving
- GIVING youngsters the opportunity to fully develop their tennis skills so they can derive a lifetime of enjoyment from the sport.
EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAMS
Students are encouraged to participate in the additional educational programs offered through the NJTL. Creative expression through art, writing & research projects are a part of the summer programming. To reflect on Arthur Ashe‘s appreciation for reading, the NJTL Reading Rally celebrates the joy of reading and sharing books.
NJTL Essay Contest
USTA Texas Art
ACE Curriculum Classes
NJTL & Net Generation Life Skills
Curriculum
NJTL Reading Rally
Seasons of Play
Winter & Spring Sessions
- 8 weeks each – 2 days per week
- Ages 6-18
Summer Sessions
- 4 weeks each – 4 days per week
- Ages 4-18
Fall Sessions
- 6 weeks each – 2 days per week
- Ages 6-18
SUPPORT & VOLUNTEER
- Support the NJTL Game Set Match Gala
- Make a donation or purchase a raffle ticket
- Join HYTA (Houston Youth Tennis Association)
– $25 membership fee and receive an age
appropriate racquet & ball for your child.
Save these dates!
Game Set Match Gala
& Tennis Fashion Show
Friday, May 10, 2024
Royal Sonesta Hotel Galleria
2222 W. Loop South
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2022 Game Set Match Gala and Tennis Fashion Show Recap
Dear NJTL Supporter,
Thank you to EVERYONE who attended or supported the 10th Annual Game Set Match Gala and Tennis Fashion Show held April 2, 2022 at the Westin Oaks Galleria hotel!
We had a fabulous time celebrating with Honorary Chairs — Rosario & Paul Boling, Margaret & T.C. Chang, and Bev Taylor — and were enthralled by listening to American tennis pro Frances Tiafoe about his journey to where he is today and his advice to “Dream Big”!
Frank Billingsley did an excellent job as the master of ceremonies, and Houston’s own Michael Russell led the conversation with Frances. The silent and live auctions were lots of fun, and it was so neat to get to see the kids model the latest tennis fashion from Tennis Express. We also had the chance to recognize amazing NJTL kids who were NJTL Essay Contest winners and others who were deservedly scholarship winners.
On behalf of the Houston Tennis Association, Tennis Express, and thousands of NJTL students, a heartfelt expression of gratitude goes out to the Gala volunteers, donors, and guests who helped us reach the goal of contributing more than $100,000 to support HTA NJTL! We would love to add even more to that total, so for anyone who might want to contribute now, please click the donate button below. (For those who made a donation, remember that a receipt showing the taxable benefit is available at any time by logging into One Cause; however, if you prefer a letter from HTA, please email us at gala@houstontennis.org.)
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2022 Highlights Video
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2020 Game Set Match Gala Recap
The 2020 Game Set Match Gala was held this year on Friday, February 7 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in the Galleria area of Houston. Guests were entertained with live music during the silent auction portion of the evening followed by a dinner with Emcee Rachel McNeill of KPRC. Special Guest Chanda Rubin, seven-time WTA Tour singles title champion, formerly ranked number 6 in the world.
A live auction and fashion show by local retailer Tennis Express concluded the successful evening for all in attendance. The NJTL provides tennis classes and education programming to kids and teens in the Greater Houston area.
