Abilities Tennis Association of North CarolinaSwing into Spring
Swing into Spring is our annual tournament that kicks off our competitive season every March.
Children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities · March 13, 2027 at 9:30AM. Schedule: 9:00 – 9:30 AM Player Registration; 9:30 – 12:00 PM Group photo and Doubles Play Begins; 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Skills Clinic; · No fee for this event
From atanc.org/all-programs/swing-into-spring ↗About this program
Welcome to another Swing into Spring Tournament!!
The tournament and skills clinic are open to all children and adults ages 8 and up with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We look forward to seeing all our friends from past tournaments and hope to welcome new friends into our family.
Although there is no fee for this event, all players must register online.
GET READY FOR UNIFIED DOUBLES. Grab a doubles partner and register for the 15th Annual Swing into Spring! Need a partner? We’ll find one for you. Participation is free.
In addition to the tournament, we will hold a Beginner Skills Clinic. If you are a new or beginner level athlete with intellectual disabilities come on out and join the fun!
After the tournament, a Tennis Carnival will be held for all athletes, unified partners, and clinic attendees. We will be hitting tennis balls towards a target for a chance to win prizes.
Questions
Who is the tournament open to?
The tournament and skills clinic are open to all children and adults ages 8 and up with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Is there a fee for the event?
Although there is no fee for this event, all players must register online.
Is there a Beginner Skills Clinic?
In addition to the tournament, we will hold a Beginner Skills Clinic. If you are a new or beginner level athlete with intellectual disabilities come on out and join the fun!
What happens after the tournament?
After the tournament, a Tennis Carnival will be held for all athletes, unified partners, and clinic attendees. We will be hitting tennis balls towards a target for a chance to win prizes.
Details
- Who
- Children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- When
- March 13, 2027 at 9:30AM. Schedule: 9:00 – 9:30 AM Player Registration; 9:30 – 12:00 PM Group photo and Doubles Play Begins; 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Skills Clinic;
- Where
- Althea Gibson Tennis Complex, 3405 Park Avenue Wilmington, NC 28403
- Cost
- No fee for this event
- Ages
- 8 and up
Run by
ClinicsFree for several locations, as written on their listings (for example, Hickory, Mooresville, Pinehurst, Smithfield, Wake Forest and Winston-Salem)Tennis instruction and practice for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Players are placed on a court for their skill level and can receive 1:1 attention from coaches and volunteers. Choose from over 30 locations around the state of North Carolina!
TournamentsThe competitive spirit is alive in our community! Tournaments give athletes the opportunity to experience the drive to compete against their peers and feel the joy of community and inclusiveness. Players compete at all skill levels in state tournaments hosted across North Carolin
Abilities Tennis OnsiteAbilities Tennis OnSite brings the game directly to organizations that serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, such as day programs, schools, and residential facilities, removing transportation and scheduling barriers.