March 9, 2025

Tennis Center Renovation Update

Vendors Visit Steamboat!

Executive Director's Message

The go/no-go decision for the start of Tennis Center renovations is getting closer and closer! Rennie Turner, the consultant from Greenspring Solutions that CS4L hired to organize work, travelled to Steamboat this week along with four vendors who have submitted bids for the work. These vendors included representatives for membrane, HVAC, insulation, lighting and court resurfacing work. We expect to receive a letter of intent from the vendor who will serve as General Contractor next week. Once received, the CS4L Board of Directors will decide how to appropriately phase the work based on current funding.

If we raise $300,000 more in the next few weeks, we will likely be able to accomplish the majority of the work in 2025. Bundling most of the work in one year will keep the cost as low as possible and enable the work to be completed in a timely manner.

We know that many of you have already given to the Expansion Project Capital Campaign over the last 4 years. If you have donated to tennis, we can assure you that each and every dollar you donated went specifically to tennis. In fact, $2.018 million was spent on tennis improvements during Phases 1 and 2 of our Capital Campaign Project! Your dollars went directly to the following: 6 rebuilt outdoor post-tension tennis courts and improvements of parking lots with additional spaces. The cost included demo work, site prep, landscaping and other contractor overhead expenses.

We want every donor to know that your donations most assuredly are routed to the cause of your choice. Tennis supporters who donated to the Expansion Project, whether or not you directed your donation towards tennis, can be sure that your donation paid for tennis work.

With gratitude for your past support, I ask you now to help us start the Tennis Center renovations this year by making a donation or pledge to the Courting Love Capital Campaign by March 15. Just imagine having a new membrane, insulation, HVAC and lighting by mid-Fall!

If you have questions or wish to discuss our plans, please call me at 970.879.8400.

Warmly,

Meg Tully

STPC Executive Director

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Did you know that the Tennis Center is home to the Steamboat Springs High School Tennis Teams? Let's come together to provide the best place possible to showcase our young talent!

In the latest news, the Girls High School Tennis Team travelled to Grand Junction this week to participate in a tournament drawing schools from all over Colorado. Highlights will be reported next week, but the team is playing hard! Thank you to Assistant Coaches Trevor Bain, Karen Connell and Bill Krueger for travelling with and coaching our Sailors.

PICKLEBALL NEWS

Registration is now open for the 1-day Steamboat Pickleball Spring Shootout on March 22, 2025. No partner is required; players are randomly assigned to courts for three rounds. Each round includes 3 games, 12 minutes each, played to 11 (win by 1 or until time expires). Total points across the rounds determine seeding for the final round. Ties are settled by head-to-head results.

Join us for a fast-paced shoot-out with three competitive levels.

The Perseus Pro IV pickleball paddle is in stock today! It is the ultimate blend of innovation, control and power. This next evolution of our beloved paddle shape features patent-pending TechFlex Power (TFP) technology, which improves precision and confidence with every shot. The optimized weight distribution within the Perseus Pro IV reduces paddle fatigue and provides forgiveness on mishits, giving you more room to play your individual game. The JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro IV 16mm pickleball paddle is UPA-A pro Certified and USAP PBCoR .43 Certified. Looking for more information on the Perseus MOD TA-15 refresh program? Talk to our friendly Front Desk staff.

TENNIS NEWS

We are excited to announce this special event. Some of the best female tennis players in the country will visit the Steamboat Springs Tennis Center. Tennis players can participate and play against these Division 1 players, FREE, on March 25, 6-7:30 pm. Please register in advance to play or just to attend. Follow the QR Codes, or call the front desk at 970-879-8400. Food and drinks will be provided. Then join us on Wednesday, March 26, and watch Intrasquad Exhibition Matches, 5 - 7:00 pm. "It's the first of its kind," states Director of Tennis Jason Scicchitano, "we can't wait to welcome Head Coach Anthony Pham, and his dynamic team." Food and drinks provided.

HAPPENINGS OF INTEREST

We would like to remind our donors that Court Sports 4 Life is a Colorado Enterprise Zone Contribution Project. The Enterprise Zone program entitles Colorado taxpayers to a 25% Colorado State Income Tax Credit for cash donations totaling $250 or more in a calendar year. Learn more about the program here, but please consult your tax advisor for specific tax advice. If this applies to you, please send the following information to our Enterprise Zone lead, Barbara Robinson, at barbara@courtsports4life.org so that we may provide you with the tax certificate (Form DR0075) that you need to receive the credit:

1. Name – Should match that on the State income tax return where the EZ Tax Contribution Credit is claimed.

2. Tax ID – The last four digits of your Social Security Number

3. Email – The State will email the certificate

4. Street and Mailing Address (if different), City, State, Zip Code

5. Phone Number

Another successful "Tennis Friday Night Doubles with Jason" in the books. This adult event is open to all levels of players competing on several courts, moving up and down with every match won or lost, changing partners and competitors. The event is followed by a casual dinner to round out the fun.

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