Fundraiser for U.S. Open & Nationals Floor Mats

The 2003 U.S. National Championships are over, and many members and tournament officials have expressed satisfaction with the way the tournament was run. As you know, last year we managed to change the playing hall to C3, but I found out during the tournament that we would have to return to the S2 Hall used in 2002 because C3 will not be available to us this year.  

I would like to start a Fundraising Campaign in order to buy additional floor mats so more participants will be able to play in professional conditions in future U.S. Nationals, U.S. Opens, and U.S. Teams.  Mats are expensive.  For the type that would be suitable for us, the cost is about $1650 per court.  That’s why we need the support of everyone who would like to be part of this endeavor to increase the number of courts with floor mats at our tournaments.  No donation is too small.  In fact, if 50% of the membership would donate just $10, we would be able to raise over $40,000 and purchase 24 floor mats a year.  Your tax-deductible donations will go into a Floor Mat account and will be used exclusively for this purpose. 

Donations can be done by check payable to USATT, specifying “Floor Mats,” over the phone with credit card (719-866-4583), or by PayPal. We will acknowledge below all those who donate money, and post periodic updates of the amount collected.  Please help us improve our tournaments and make them more enjoyable for the participants.

Teodor Gheorghe, USATT Executive Director