Abilities Tennis Association of North Carolina
Unified Doubles
In unified doubles, a player with an intellectual/developmental disability (IDD) partners with a player without an intellectual/developmental disability to compete against similarly paired opponents.
Athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities, paired with players without disabilities · Annual Swing into Spring unified doubles tournament in Wilmington; leagues and events held across the state · All ATANC programs are free of charge to all participants
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Unified sports promote inclusion and foster a deeper understanding of individuals with IDD.
Besides our annual Swing into Spring unified doubles tournament in Wilmington, we host unified doubles leagues and events across the state that offer opportunities for unified play.
Questions
Why is unified doubles popular among athletes and volunteers?
In unified doubles, a player with an intellectual/developmental disability (IDD) partners with a player without an intellectual/developmental disability to compete against similarly paired opponents. Unified sports promote inclusion and foster a deeper understanding of individuals with IDD.
Details
- Who
- Athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities, paired with players without disabilities
- When
- Annual Swing into Spring unified doubles tournament in Wilmington; leagues and events held across the state
- Where
- Wilmington, NC (annual tournament) and locations across North Carolina
- Cost
- All ATANC programs are free of charge to all participants
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.