During
winter break the Greater San Diego City Tennis Council held a
groundbreaking ceremony for a renovated four-court community tennis
complex at Roosevelt IB Middle School. In addition to the tennis court
upgrades, the project includes improvement of the existing sand surface
field to a multi-purpose grass park. Both developments will provide an
enhanced experience for the student body as well as the community.
The
existing four asphalt-surfaced tennis courts that are on the west side
of the school will be resurfaced to a state-of-the-art conventional
two-toned hard court surface and the potentially dangerous metal nets
will be replaced with conventional tennis nets. The courts will also be
lined for USTA “10 and under tennis” to enhance the enjoyment and
development of younger children. The tennis courts are being renovated
and resurfaced. This project was jointly financed by a combination of
foundations, private donors, and a grant from the San Diego District
Tennis Association.
Dr. Arturo Cabello, principal
of Roosevelt stated, “It’s an honor to be a part of this collaborative
effort to support academics and athleticisms. We encourage our students
to find a sport they like and become good at it so they might compete
for academic and athletic scholarships to college one day.”
The
president of the Greater San Diego City Tennis Council, Ben Press,
commented, “As an alumnus of Roosevelt Middle School, I remember playing
on two white cement tennis courts. Now four tennis courts will be
renovated for the enjoyment of students and community members for many
years to come.”
Former NBA superstar, television sportscaster, and a neighborhood member, Bill Walton showed his support by attending the ground breaking event. “I am proud, privileged, honored, humbled and most fortunate to be directly involved in this wonderful project," said Walton. "We owe our children the best, and this is a huge step in the right direction."
Former NBA superstar, television sportscaster, and a neighborhood member, Bill Walton showed his support by attending the ground breaking event. “I am proud, privileged, honored, humbled and most fortunate to be directly involved in this wonderful project," said Walton. "We owe our children the best, and this is a huge step in the right direction."
The Greater San Diego City
Tennis Council is a 501-C3 charitable organization whose mission is to
repair and resurface public tennis courts within San Diego County.
For more information, contact Principal Cabello at (619) 293-4450 or acabello@sandi.net
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