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Fall After-School Tennis Registration is Available
After School Tennis is currently at 11 Elementary schools in Indian River County. Kids on Courts, After School Tennis class meets once at week for SEVEN weeks at your schools multipurpose court from 3:30-4:30. Tennis classes are taught by USPTA certified tennis professionals, equipment is provided but please send your child with water. Components of USTA 10 and Under Tennis are used to teach your child tennis as well as Mardys Six Healthy Habits. Scholarships are Available! Contact Director of Tennis, Alison Mays with additional questions - alison@mffkids.org
Back to School Friday Night Fish Tennis Event Set for September 5
Friday evening youth tennis mixer: Children ages 4-12 are invited to join us for tennis, games, fitness, food and prizes. Friday Night Fish meets from 6:00-7:30 pm at the Boulevard tennis center. This program is instructed by USPTA certified instructors and everyone leaves with a prize! All skill levels are welcome and racquets are provided. For more information, e-mail Director of Tennis, Alison Mays: Alison@mffkids.org
Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation Serves up Summer Camp for Family Center
July 25, 2014-Vero Beach, Fl- 40 children were given the opportunity to enjoy a week full of tennis, fitness, fun and nutrition education in thanks to a collaborative community effort. With a generous financial contribution from Vin Ryan and Carla Meyer, logistical support from the Homeless Family Center and on-site teaching from the tennis professionals of the Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation, the week of summer tennis camp for kids at the Family Homeless Shelter was a great success. The week of Camp took place at the Boulevard Tennis Center, where they donated their courts and space.
Contact: Kristen Wilson, 231-330-3984, Kristen@mffkids.org
Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation supports Youth Guidance Summer Tennis
When Youth Guidance of Indian River County approached the Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation for financial assistance with their tennis program, their request was received with an enthusiastic YES.
June Friday Night Fish
Our last "Friday Night Fish" of the school year will be held on Friday, June 6, 2014! Join us for a night of tennis fun at The Blvd. in Vero Beach! Ages 4 - 14 are welcome. No experience necessary.
May 18, 2014 Friday Night Fish
Join us at The Blvd. in Vero Beach, Florida on May 16, 2014 for a night of tennis fun! Open to children ages 4 - 14, from 6 pm - 7:30 pm. Price is $15 per child.
Golf Tournament is In the News
Our second annual fundraiser golf tournament was featured in the Vero Beach 32963. Please see article here. We also have several photos from the event available in the online version of Luminaries.
Stop by and see us at Sunset Saturday at Vero Beach's oceanside event - Humiston Park
The Mardy Fish Children's Foundation will be at the Sunset Saturday Oceanside event on March 15, 2014. We will be raffling off a kid's tennis racquet and a man's golf shirt. There will be a kid's tennis demo during the first band break. The featured band this month will be Willy Nash.
Friday Night Fish Event Scheduled for March 28, 2014
On March 28, we will host a fun "Friday Night Fix" tennis mixer at The Blvd. for children ages 4 - 14. Games and Healthy Snacks! All skill levels are welcome to participate. 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Registration is Open for After-School Tennis Spring Session 2
The after-school Spring 2014 session 2 will be held from April 1 through May 5, 2014, in these elementary schools: Vero Beach Elementary, Sebastian Elementary, South Vero Imagine, Dodgertown, Glendale Elementary, and Osceola Magnet Elementary School. Register here.
2014 Summer Camp Registration is Open
Kids on Courts 2014 summer camps will be held June 23 - July 26; July 7 - 10; and July 21 - 24. Register here.
Spring Session 1 After-School Tennis Has Begun
The after-school Spring 2014 session 1 started on February 10, 2014 and is being offered in these elementary schools: Beachland, Citrus, Highlands, Pelican Island, Rosewood, Treasure Coast, and GYAC.
Golf Tournament at Exclusive Windsor Golf Club on March 24
mffkids.org//index.cfmThe Mardy Fish Children's Foundation second annual fundraiser golf tournament will be held at the exclusive Windsor Golf Club in Vero Beach, FL on Monday, March 24, 2014. The entrance fee is $500/golfer and this includes a breakfast, lunch, and an assortment of prizes.
February 28, 2014 is the next "Friday Night Fish"
February 28, 2014: Friday Night Fish - Party at The Blvd! This Youth Tennis Mixer offers a great evening of games, prizes, food and fun! It is open to children ages 4 - 14, all skill levels. $10.00.
Indian River Medical Center TV Ad Includes MFCF
We're honored to be included in the new television ad created by the Indian River Medical Center.
32963 Vero Beach Newsweekly Article about MFCF
The January 9, 2014 edition of "32963" includes a well-written article about the Mardy Fish Children's Foundation. See pages 11, 12 ad 14 for the full article.
Award Presented for Extended Day Program
On Tuesday, January 7, the Extended Day program of the School District of Indian River County presented an award to the Mardy Fish Children's Foundation tfor our support of the Extended Day program at Vero Beach Elementary.
Free Kids Day Tennis Clinic on January 10, 2014
The Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation will be offering a free “Kids Tennis Clinic” on Friday, January 10, 2014 from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm at the Vero Beach Tennis & Fitness Center. Admission is free, but registration is required. Online registration is at www.mffkids.org
Citrus Elementary Featured for After School Tennis Program
Our local daily newspaper, TCPalm.com, ran an article about the after-school tennis program. See details online.
Fall I: After-School Tennis Programs for Elementary Schools
We're pleased to once again bring our After-School Tennis programs to the elementary schools of Indian River County, FL. The Fall 1 program will run from October 7 through November 4, 2013.
Friday Night Fish! October 18 Party At The Blvd.
Join us on Friday, 10/18 at The Blvd. from 6 - 7:30 pm for FRIDAY NIGHT FISH! It's a great evening of tennis, games, prizes food and fun! Ages 4-14, and all skill levels are welcome.
Sunday Match Play Offered September 15 - October 13, 2013
USTA Sunday Match Play for children ages 4 - 14. Septeember 15 through October 13, noon to 1 pm
Cost: $60 registration fee (Scholarships available)
Kids on Courts Offered Clinic in Holly, MI
The Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation, based out of Vero Beach, Florida, teamed up with Holly Tennis providing MFCF Kids on Courts at Holly.
MFCF "Kids on Courts" Summer Tennis Camps
Summer camps are an excellent way to introduce your child to tennis, or to improve their tennis skills. The Mardy Fish Children's Foundation specializes in providing tennis instruction in a safe, friendly environment.
MFCF Dodger Dashers Trained for 5K Race
As part of the Mardy Fish Children's Foundation Achievable Dreams program, 22 students trained for their goal of completing a 5k run.
Mardy Fish Children's Foundation and Chick-Fil-A Partner for Fitness and Nutrition
On April 19, the "Hometown News" ran an article about our Middle School Tennis program. We're grateful to the The Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation’s Sunday Match Play USTA partnered program catered by Chick-fil-A provided fitness and nutrition.
Hometown News publication article about Middle School Tennis
On April 19, the "Hometown News" ran an article about our Middle School Tennis program. We're grateful to them for sharing the news about our middle school teams at Gifford Middle School, Oslo Middle School and Sebastian Middle School.
MFCF Community Activities on April 13, 2013
Several of The "Performance Club" members will be performing on Saturday April 13, 2013 at 10am at the RELAY FOR LIFE EVENT at The Sebastian River Senior High School.
Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation - Kids on Courts “Serving” Up Middle School Club Tennis Programs
The Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation’s second season of middle school club tennis began the week of April 1st. Participating schools are Sebastian River Middle School, Storm Grove Middle School, Gifford Middle School, and Oslo Middle School.
Mardy Fish to play in the LA Tennis Challenge for the Mardy Fish Children's Foundation
The Los Angeles Tennis Challenge will continue the rich tradition of professional tennis in LA. Monday, March 4th, the Justin Gimelstob Children’s Fund and the Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation are bringing the top tennis talent in the world to LA for a great night of entertainment.
USTA Serves Report shows positive impact of tennis on America's youth
USTA Serves Special Report shows youth who play tennis get better grades, plan to attend college, and are more community-minded.