Return-It is a plan to connect Adults/Seniors who play tennis in the White Bear Lake Area with the youth in the area.  The program name Return-It comes from the philanthropic expression, “Learn it, Earn it, Return it”.  Of course, it’s also a fun play on words for returning a shot in tennis.  

The idea:  Every Saturday morning between 8:00 – 9:00 am at the Central Middle School courts Adults/Seniors show up to volunteer 1 hour.  June – August.  Any youth (18 years old or younger)  can come for 1 hour of tennis interaction FOR FREE. 

Parents who bring young children must remain on the courts for the entire time.  No dropping off or waiting in vehicles. 

Adults/Seniors will bring some balls and a few extra tennis racquets.  At the very least, a youth player will have the chance to hit some balls and be mentored by an experienced local tennis player. 

The White Bear Lake Area is flush with well trained Adults/Seniors who play tennis.  Many of these players are fully or semi-retired.  This concept is a fantastic way to enrich the community. 

Adults/Seniors, if attendance from the youth is light, then you can just hit balls with a fellow volunteer for an hour.  🙂

It’s just an idea at this point in May of 2019.  The idea needs some motivated people  to get it off the ground.

If you are interested in getting this program up and running please email info@wbltennis.org