July 2012 E-Newsletter
- 02 July 2012
It is never too late to join our summer program, we accept kids all summer!
1. Summer Parks Tennis Program Photos
Check out photos from the South Minneapolis Parks Program. North Minneapolis photos to come soon. Read some of our Challenge of the Day stories that our summer coaches have posted on our Facebook page; kids are learning much more than tennis this summer! And remember, it is never too late to join the program, we accept kids all summer. Schedules and registration information is below.
North Minneapolis Info
Parks Schedule - Registration Form
South Minneapolis Info
Parks Schedule - Registration Form
2. New Website
We rolled out a new website in June. One feature that we are excited about is that volunteers can now sign-up on-line for ICT programs.
3. Volunteers Needed for Tennis Carnival - Sat. July 21
To mark the end of our summer parks program, we are hosting a tennis carnival for all kids registered in the summer program. Flyers will be passed out at the parks for kids to sign up. To sign up to volunteer click here.
4. Summer Tennis Lessons at Reed-Sweatt
In addition to programs ICT offers, the Reed-Sweatt Family Tennis Center, the for-profit subsidiary of ICT, offers paid junior group lessons for younger and beginner players. Take a look at their summer lesson offerings here. Register by calling the tennis center at 612-825-6844.
5. ICT Benefit Clay Court Tournament - August 11-17
6. Save the Date(s) - November 9 & 10
Please mark your calendar for the weekend of November 9 & 10, 2012 and plan on joining InnerCity Tennis. Our celebratory weekend begins Friday evening, November 9th at International Market Square in Minneapolis. Join us to experience a showcase of our program, our partners, and the youth and adults - who are at the heart of what we do. On Saturday, November 10th, we invite families - children, youth, parents and grandparents to Reed-Sweatt Family Tennis Center for a "Family Tennis Day", a day of great tennis activities for youth and adults to share.
7. Volunteer "Practice" Mondays (Summer Schedule)
All ICT volunteers are invited to take part in our free Monday morning "practices" from 9:00 - 10:30. No need to RSVP - come check it out! The next session is Monday, July 9 at the tennis center.
- Improve your own tennis game
- Learn how to work with young kids
- Enjoy refreshments afterwards
8. Facebook & Twitter
Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to get our posts on your page. See all the latest photos and videos, hear about upcoming events and interact with ICT community members. This is an easy way to stay connected and show your support for what we do.
9. Healthy Summer Drink: the Berry-Cado Smoothie
If your kids freaked out by avocados, blend some into this smoothie. The healthy, monounsaturated fats in the fruit contribute to healthy blood flow, which makes for a healthy brain! Make the Berry-Cado Smoothie.
10. Value of the Month - Integrity
ICT has identified seven key character assets to nurture and incorporate into the lives of our youngsters for future success: Responsibility, Respect, Teamwork, Enthusiasm, Integrity, Perseverance and Service. Each program that ICT has developed is designed to build one or more of these assets.
Integrity - I will follow the rules, even when no one else is watching.
