Hudson Community Tennis Center

Phase 2Ensuring the future of tennis in Hudson

for generations to come

Tennis – a sport for all ages and challenges

Tennis – very active in Hudson

Vision – Make Hudson Proud!• Create a Community Tennis Center that will

revitalize tennis in Hudson• Increase physical recreation in Hudson• Create situational courts for young player tennis

programs• Enable tennis recreation for people of all ages

and physical abilities/challenges• Create courts with lights• Create center which can be used for phys-ed

classes as well as tournaments (school and USTA)

Phases

• Phase 1:– Completely rebuild the six existing courts from the

ground up and re-design water drainage between baseball field and parking lot.

– FULLY FUNDED– COMPLETED July 2015

• Phase 2:– Four additional courts, – Pavilion– Lights

Facts

• People who play tennis lead healthier lives

• Tennis can be played by young and old

• People of any ability can play

• People with physical challenges can play and enjoy the game

• Students who play tennis have better academic performance

Phase 1 Completed View

New Look

Hudson Proud!

New Tennis Sitefits within Master Plan

Aerial View-Phase 2

Why 10 Courts?• Opportunity for both varsity and JV to play

select home matches at the same time

• Community play and programming can occur during selected matches

• Hudson would be able to apply for post-season tournaments and USTA tournaments – These will drive economic activity in Hudson

Why Pavilion?

• Protection from weather

• Hot summer days can be dangerous. Shade is at a premium and helpful for both players and spectators

• Great gathering spot for the community during tennis activities

• Great gathering spot during other Hudson sports activities

Why Lights?

• Hudson is one of the very few area communities without lighted public courts

• Lights will significantly extend the playable time on the courts – especially for families

• Many Spring, Fall, and even some winter evenings offer great play opportunities if lights are available

• Late summer evenings, when it cools down, are great times to play

Phases

• Phase 1:– Completely rebuild the six existing courts from

the ground up and re-design water drainage between baseball field and parking lot.

– COMPLETED July 2015

• Phase 2:– Four additional courts, pavilion and lights.– Cost: ~$900,000– Timing: when funded

Donor levels

• $500,000 – Overall naming rights

• $100,000 – Pavilion naming

• $25,000 – Court naming

• $10,000 – Bleachers naming

• $5,000 – Plaque

• $1,000 – Large brick

• $250 – Small brick

“Hudson Community Tennis Courts” is a project of Hudson City Schools with support from the Hudson City schools Foundation. The Hudson City Schools Foundation is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and all donations are tax-deductible.Donations can be made directly to Hudson City Schools with designation: “Tennis Court Project”.

Want to know more?

• Check out http://www.hudson.k12.oh.us/tenniscenter

• Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/hudsoncommunitytenniscenter?fref=ts

• Contact any of the following people:• Hugo Sandberg (330) 388-3480 or

hugo.sandberg@hexpol.com

• Tom Tobin (330) 655-7552 or tomtobin@aefonline.com

• Derek Cluse – Schools Business Manager (330) 653-1207 or clused@hudson.edu

• Ray Ebersole – Athletic Director (330) 653-1450 or ebersolr@hudson.edu

• Send donations to Hudson City Schools Treasurer at:

2386 Hudson-Aurora Road, Hudson, Ohio 44236

Action steps• Would you partner with us?• Please contribute to the project

– Contributions are tax deductible– We can accept appreciated securities

• Help us make connections with others who may be interested– Individuals– Companies– Organizations

• Help galvanize partnership with City of Hudson