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SPT Executive Director travels to Abu Dhabi for the Special Olympics World Games
SPT Executive Director Jim Hamm’s Travel Experiences as a member of Team USA at the Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi, UAE This trip was my fourth experience at a World Games event. Previously, I had traveled to Dublin, Ireland; Athens, Greece; and Los Angeles, CA. There was no doubt that this trip was anticipated as a physical and cultural challenge. I was truly traveling after having had [...]
Special Pops Tennis Has A Great 2019 Xperience
Two of our great Special Pops Tennis athletes, Anthony Le and Jamie Gillispie, competed on January 10-12 t the 2019 Xperience Tennis Invitational run by Special Olympics Virginia. The Xperience Tennis Invitational brings together 32 top Special Olympics singles tennis players to compete in a two-day tournament at the Boar’s Head Resort in Charlottesville, VA. Anthony and Jamie both played great are were true role models for what we believe [...]
USTA Adaptive National Championship
Reporting from USTA Adaptive National Championship in Orlando December 15th-16th Anthony, Charlie, Nate and I were honored to be able to participate in the inaugural national championship tournament. We had the opportunity to play against and meet athletes and partners from across the country. Several of the athletes had previously played at our Fall Classic or played in Virginia tournament with some of our players. The USTA facility in Lake [...]
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GREAT WRAP UP to another season. All teams put forward their best effort of sportsmanship and athleticism. In the end there was BBQ (courtesy of Freds BBQ House), cookie cake, and awards. WHAT COULD BE BETTER THAN THAT?! Also a very special thanks to our wonderful volunteers from NCL! See you at the Fall CLassic!
It was a fantastic season. Also my favorite event for making cookie cakes. Hope I never run out of decorating ideas!!
Looks like a sweet event!! 🎉
Also the best SPUD trophies we have ever had. At least in my opinion. For those athletes and unified partners unable to attend today I will have your trophy at the fall classic. So be sure to see me at the tournament desk.
Awesome!!!!!!! Awesome, awesome 👏🏼
We missed you Debbie Currie !
Sorry I missed today but the beach was calling !!
Great day of tennis for the first round of SPUD match play! Which team will be the 2019 victors? See you all next week!
I enjoyed meeting everyone especially my tennis partner Rachel.. !.. She had some great shots 🎾
Good luck!
What a fun and colorful group of players!! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
ORANGE!
Come down to BB&T open and say hello to us at our booth! Spin the wheel for prizes !BB&T Atlanta Open. Jim Hamm USTA Southern Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association -official
Join us for the 14th Annual Fall Classic!
Going strong and growing! Join Special Pops Tennis for the 14th Annual Fall Classic event, September 27-29, 2019.
The Fall Classic is an incredible weekend of tennis, camaraderie, and fun for more than 130 athletes, their families and friends and a host of volunteers. Join us for an unforgettable weekend at Lifetime Athletic & Tennis Center in Peachtree Corners and be part of something special for adults and children with intellectual disabilities.
In addition to singles and doubles match play at all levels of adaptive tennis, athletes will enjoy a dinner dance, off-court games, and two nights stay in a hotel and meals throughout the weekend, plus an event t-shirt and a welcome bag filled with goodies.
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Can’t wait! This is such an awesome event.
Can’t wait! Looking forward to it.
This is our 14th year for this event. And you can bet on the fact that the committee is busy planning ways to make this one better than the previous 13. Don't miss your chance to create memories (for yourself and others) that truly make a difference. Get ready for an experience that will last way beyond the closing date of the event. Athletes from other states coming to Peachtree Corners to play tennis, make friends, live life!!!! Thanks to our sponsors and supporters and tremendous volunteers for making all this possible and affordable for so many that otherwise would not be able to join the fun!!!!!!!!
Special Pops Tennis is now part of the Amazon Smiles program. Go to smile.amazon.com/ch/20-3481437 and AmazonSmile donates to Special Populations Tennis Program.