OPAF’s First Volley adaptive tennis was named the United States Tennis Association (USTA)-Iowa District Community Tennis Association (CTA) of the year in ceremonies held in Ames, Iowa. First Volley offers amputees and those with physical challenges a chance to try tennis.
“I am so happy to have OPAF in the Iowa District and see the great work they do,” said John Terpkosh, community program manager for USTA-Iowa. “In the…year they have been here, I have seen more work and people reached with the message of tennis. They are a wonderful partner to collaborate with.”
“This kind of recognition can go a long way in developing our program in Iowa,” said OPAF Executive Director Robin Burton. “We now have established weekly adaptive tennis lessons in Waterloo, along with established First Volley programs running on both the east coast (Pennsylvania) and the west coast (California).”
This is the second time that First Volley has been recognized as the CTA of the year, OPAF noted in a press release. Previously, it was awarded CTA of the year in the middle states section.
