Thanks to continuing financial support from the Rho Psi Foundation Inc, WACTA is offering the 2008 Intermediate Youth Programs for the eleven consecutive years.  Intermediate players are those who can serve, keep accurate scores, and play out complete matches. The objective of the program is to enhance their ability to play competitive tennis in school teams as well as USTA sponsored tournaments.

The Nike Tennis Camp at Salisbury University is located on Maryland's Eastern Shore and will be directed by Randy Halfpap. For the Nike Camp, WACTA will register all the qualified players in the session held between July 6 and July 11, 2008. The estimated cost for the Nike Tennis Camp is $775. We are negotiating with camp director for a group rate. A student will receive $100 scholarship from Rho Psi Foundation Inc. and WACTA when he or she completes the training program (For details check www.ussportscamps.com).

Try out information and the application form will be posted on WACTA website. The application deadline for the Intermediate Program is April 4, 2008, and total of 36 positions are being considered for Nike. The program is designed for intermediate players who are Chinese Americans, born on January 1, 1993 or later but at least 10 years old. If a player who was born before January 1, 1993 and is younger than 18 years old, and likes to join Nike Camp, he/she can enjoy the group rate but will not receive financial support. Selection criteria will be based on skill level and potential determined during a mandatory tryout for the players registered for Nike Camp.  The tryout will be held on April 26, 2008 at a site to be announced in the WACTA website.  Most likely it will be held in the Robert Froster Intermediate School. If you have any questions, please contact Huei-Hsiung Yang (O) 301-944-0169 (teluhgwy@comcast.net). If you are interested, please checkwww.wacta.org for updates.

After the camper is selected, the parent of the camper will need to fill out the registration form, which is posted in www.ussportscamps.com, and send to Huei-Hsiung Yang (teluhgwy@comcast.net) with a payment to Nike Camp. All the registration forms from campers will be mailed to Nike Camp.

In addition to the Iintermediate Program, Rho Psi foundation Inc. also provides financial support to the beginner and advanced programs (For details check www.wacta.org):
 
The beginner program is for Chinese Schools in Great Washington Area to promote tennis for the beginners.  WACTA will select up to 10 local Chinese schools to conduct beginner tennis training in spring.  During the summer, WACTA will again solicit interest from local Chinese schools for running tennis programs for beginners in the fall semester. Each selected school will receive at least $200.

The advanced program awards scholarship to advanced Chinese youth tennis players, to be selected by WACTA from those who demonstrated outstanding competition results in playing USTA-sanctioned tournaments.

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Rho-Psi Foundation awards scholarship to advanced Chinese youth players, in the Great Washington Area, who demonstrate outstanding competition results in playing in school teams as well as USTA sponsored tournaments.

For 2008, four advanced players (two boys and two girls) will be selected by a special committee from WACTA for scholarship. The first girl and boy selected will receive $600 and the second boy and girl will receive $400.  We encourage all Chinese players who are still in school (high, middle, or elementary schools) to apply for this scholarship.  Special consideration will be given to the members of WACTA

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WACTA’s youth programs need your support. For the last eight years, Pho-Psi Foundation have financially supported WACTA tennis program in Chinese school around Washington D.C. area. To the Chinese youngsters who want improving their tennis skills, WACTA has worked with tennis camp around the area creating an opportunity and scholarship assistant for them. In addition, The Foundation provides scholarship to those who was ranked in USTA Mid-Atlantic Region and even national-wide.

WACTA is a growing and become a strong organization. It membership is increasing in a rapid rate. WACTA has ambition to expand and extend its youth program for producing more players who will join high school teams and compete regionally and nationally. To do that, WACTA needs financial support from you.

With a support, WACTA can continue to provide its Chinese-American Youth Tennis Program (CAYTP) to assist youth of Chinese descent who strive for higher achievement. There are three separate programs in CAYTP.

1. Chinese-American Youth Tennis Program – Beginner (CAYTP-B)
   This program is to assist the Chinese Schools in the greater Washington Area in designing a balanced curriculum by including tennis as a school activity.  By introducing tennis to Chinese youth, the program aims at helping Chinese youth to excel not only in academics but also in sports.
2. Chinese-American Youth Tennis Program - Intermediate (CAYTP-I)
   This program provides the instruction, direction and discipline that are necessary for students to compete at the level of high school tennis teams.  Specific goals include: improve stroke mechanics, develop mental toughness, build up physical condition and understand game strategy.
3. Chinese-American Youth Tennis Program - Advance (CAYTP-A)
   This program is designed to honor and reward players who have achieved excellence in competitive tennis locally and who are willing to advance to an even higher level in district, sectional, or even national tournaments.

You can support the CAYTP by writing a check to WACTA and send it to WACTA’s mailing address at P.O. Box 1122, Rockville, Maryland 20849. The donation is non-tax deductible. Those whose participate in the program will be very much appreciated for your contribution.

Background: Rho-Psi Foundation, Inc. provides funding to the Washington Area Chinese School for introducing and teaching tennis to Chinese youth who are new to the sport of tennis. Rho-Psi Foundation, Inc. asks WACTA working together to solicit interested Chinese schools in the Greater Washington DC areas to submit applications for funding.

Eligibility: Any registered Chinese school in the Greater Washington DC area is invited to apply for the grant. Each school can only apply for one grant for this proposal.

Grant Amount: Each chosen school will receive a grant in the amount of $200 - 250 for the Fall semester 2007. Ten (10) schools will be chosen. The funding can be used to pay for any expenses related to the program, such as fee for the coaches; purchases of tennis balls, rackets, and other training equipment.

Requirements: Formal tennis instructor for beginners is required. A minimum of 6 students is required and each student should receive at least 8 hours of training in the fall semester of 2007. Each school should reserve at least two tennis courts for the program. The school and its coaching staff assume the full responsibility of the students’ safety; WACTA is not responsible for the safety of the students.

Proposal Preparation: Complete applications form and have it signed by the organizer and the principal of the school. A summary of your teaching program could be included (optional).

Evaluation Criteria and Deadlines: Up to ten (10) schools will be chosen based on the merits of the program. Please pay close attention to the instructions for proposal preparation. The proposal should be post marked no later than November 22, 2007 and mailed to Huei-hsiung Yang, 2287 Glenmore Terrace, Rockville, Maryland 20850. The chosen schools will be announced on December 25, 2007.

If you have questions please contact Huei-hsiung Yang (home: 301-279-7286 before 10:00 PM; work: 301-944-0169; e-mail: teluhgwy@aol.com) 

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Rho-Psi Foundation, Inc. provides funding to the Washington Area Chinese School for introducing and teaching tennis to Chinese youth who are new to the sport of tennis. Rho-Psi Foundation, Inc. asks WACTA working together to solicit interested Chinese schools in the Greater Washington DC areas to submit applications for funding.

The proposal should be post marked no later than April 15, 2007 and mailed to Huei-hsiung Yang, 2287 Glenmore Terrace, Rockville, Maryland 20850. The chosen schools will be announced on June 1, 2007.

If you have questions please contact Huei-hsiung Yang (home: 301-279-7286 before 10:00 PM; work: 301-944-0169; e-mail: teluhgwy@aol.com. Click here to download the detail information and application.