Thursday, August 28, 2014

Ready for the new season!!


Number 2 player in the world, Drew Broderick, along with legendary paddle player Rich Maier did an exhibition and clinic for a big group of current and future paddle players at Windward Lake Club in Alpharetta GA, APTA grant recipient and fast growing paddle venue in greater Atlanta (and where Rich is the new head Pro). 

Is everybody ready for some paddle!!








Wednesday, August 20, 2014

BITSY GRANT UPDATE 8/20/14 - DONATION TIME - Let's Get this DONE!

Bitsy Grant Rendering
The mission of Peachtree Paddle is to grow this great sport in the Atlanta area.  Though we’ve made great progress, missing UNTIL NOW has been publicly accessible courts.  After two years of effort, we are pleased to announce we have all necessary approvals to build three paddle courts and a warming hut at the Bitsy Grant Tennis Center.  

HGOR has been retained to handle design and permitting and Total Platform Tennis will build the courts.  Expected completion is slated for early February, in time for the Peachtree Invitational.  The facility will be operated by Universal Tennis Academy (UTA).  UTA’s leadership team are enthusiastic paddle players and are excited to offer paddle programming at Bitsy Grant.

NOW OUR EFFORTS TURN TOWARD FUNDRAISING & WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!

This project will be funded almost entirely from private donations.  Cost for three courts and a warming hut are expected to be $400,000.  We have raised $56,000 before going public with the campaign through private donations and an APTA grant. More importantly, we have received a matching gift offer - once we raise the first $200,000, a donor will match that gift with an additional $200,000.  

We are seeking TAX DEDUCTIBLE Leadership Gifts, however, we appreciate donations of any amount.
Leadership Gift Levels:
  • $10,000 - 2 already received
  • $5,000
  • $2,500 - 1 already received
  • $1,000 - 1 already received
  • $500
Payment Options:
By Check (preferred - no transaction fees): Make check payable to: American Platform Tennis Association.  Write “Bitsy Grant” on the memo line.  Mail to: Freddy Goldenberg, 2640 Howell Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30327
By Credit Card or Paypal:  
If you have any questions, please contact Freddy Goldenberg at fgoldenberg@me.com