Nonprofit

BUDDY UP TENNIS INC


  • Mission

    Buddy Up Tennis exists to serve individuals with Down syndrome in an enjoyable and supportive environment, by providing an opportunity to learn and play tennis, in order to impact athletic, social, and emotional development. Buddy Up Tennis provides an enjoyable supportive environment where Athletes can learn to play tennis while engaging in activities in order to improve their athletic, social and emotional development with one on one attention from their Buddies. Athletes belong to a team, have the opportunity to progress throughout the program, foster friendships, build confidence, and so much more. These are life skills that are valuable both on and off the courts.

    About Us

    Buddy Up Tennis is a high-energy, adaptive tennis and fitness program for children and young adults with Down syndrome. We provide fun and rewarding 90-minute clinics on a weekly basis.

    Already serving over 550 individuals with Down syndrome with the support of over 750 volunteers and 65 coaches, Buddy Up Tennis is implementing plans to continue growing in many other cities and states. Buddy Up Tennis is an Ohio non-profit corporation with a Section 501(c)(3) charitable organization status, and relies on charitable contributions for funding.

    Cause Areas Include

    • Disability
    • Health & Medicine
    • Sports & Recreation
    • Volunteering

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