A LOVE OF TENNIS
McGuinty Grand Slam September 10-11 2011
About A Love of Tennis
Organization incorporated as Hillcrest Tennis Academy. Name changed and objects of corporation changed 2009 to focus this organization on Inner City Kids.
We became a National organization in 2010 and are in the process of applying for charitable status.
Business Objectives:
In support of our mission Love of Tennis will focus its efforts on pursuing these five objectives.
1. Introduce a healthy and active lifestyle to 15,000 young people
2. Creating Partnerships and Chapters across Canada
3. Creating nice environments for youth to play
4. Developing sponsorship and Fundraising Initiatives
5. Grow and Expanding the "A Love of Tennis" Grand Slam
Mission:
To impact the lives of youth by combining tennis and fitness training with educational programs that promote healthy eating, character development and life enhancing values through the sport of tennis.
Honesty – I will call the ball in even when no one is looking
Vision:
By 2015 we will be the leader in promoting confidence and self esteem in our youth to believe that they anything is possible. They will believe that no dream is unachievable through hard work and dedication and be aware of the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle as well as improve their marks in school so they may have a brighter future.
Core Values:
These essential core values are incorporated into all tennis programming and decisions made at Love of Tennis. Our six core values are the names of our six courts.
Perseverance – I will keep trying one more time forever. Even when things seem impossible I won’t give up.
Commitment – I will do what is promised. I will do what is expected and I will make no excuses.
Respect - I will listen to others. I will share and take turns and I will be courteous. I will also respect my equipment, the courts that I play on and the rules of the game.
Integrity – I will do what I say.
Teamwork - I will put us before me.
