A brand new youth tennis program is headed to the rec middle courts beginning Nov. 21. Park and Rec Director Joey Schugel mentioned they wish to add extra periods after the primary one ends Dec. 19, however it can rely on registration numbers.

NEW ULM — A brand new youth tennis program beginning this winter seems to be a win-win for youths and oldsters.

The program was made attainable by a $1,500 grant acquired by the Park and Rec Commission from the United States Tennis Association at their Monday assembly. Park and Rec director Joey Schugel mentioned it can cowl the preliminary start-up for this system.

“The [USTA] are always looking to grow the game of tennis and what better way to do it [than] with the youth,” he mentioned. “There will be no long-term financial impacts to the department. This [grant] is getting us the supplies we need to start it and then program fees will pay for instructors and [other expenses] in the future.”

The funding alternative was discovered by the New Ulm Tennis Association. Schugel mentioned that they had expressed nice curiosity in offering this program and had been searching for exterior assist to get it began. Their dedication was famous by Schugel, as every part had been sorted out and bought nicely upfront of the assembly.

“The grant was applied for [and accepted], and dollars have already been received,” he mentioned. “[It hasn’t been approved yet] due to us not having a meeting to do that.”

At first look, tennis seems like an odd selection for a winter sports activities program. Schugel mentioned their sturdy rec middle permits them to make good on such an out-of-the-box concept.

“[The program] will be at the rec center [on their indoor multi-purpose courts] during the winter,” he mentioned. “We would like to do a couple of winter sessions leading into the spring. That will be dependent on registration [numbers]. We may offer some things outside in the spring as well but nothing has been determined.”

Registration for the primary session is at the moment open and can shut Nov. 21 at 10 p.m. The program is accessible for youths aged 6-12, runs from Nov. 28 to Dec. 19, and can meet each Tuesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. A New Ulm Park and Rec Account is required to register on-line. To register, go to https://secure.rec1.com/MN/new-ulm-mn/catalog. For extra info, name 507-359-8347 or go to the New Ulm Park and Rec Facebook web page.