Level the Court: A Wheelchair Tennis Showcase
Date: Saturday, April 25
Time: 2PM – 5PM
Location: George Mason University (Fairfax Campus), West Campus Tennis Courts
About the Event
Mason Recreation, in partnership with JTCC Tennis for Everybody and USTA, is proud to bring Level the Court to campus for an exciting wheelchair tennis showcase.
The event will feature a high level exhibition match, highlighted by a professional wheelchair tennis player, followed by an inclusive, hands on learn to play clinic where anyone can get in the chair and experience the sport firsthand.
Open to George Mason students and the local community, this event is designed to share the competitiveness, accessibility, and energy of wheelchair tennis.
No prior experience is required. View the event flyer.
Event Highlights
- Watch a live USTA wheelchair tennis exhibition match
- Participate in a hands on learn to play clinic
- Try sport chairs and experience wheelchair tennis firsthand
- Connect with adaptive sport partners and campus resources
This event combines education, competition, and participation to showcase the skill, speed, and inclusivity of wheelchair tennis.
Who Should Attend
This event is open to:
- Current George Mason students
- Faculty and staff
- Community members from Northern Virginia and the DMV region
- Individuals with and without disabilities
- Anyone interested in adaptive sports
Participants who use mobility devices are especially encouraged to attend, but this event is inclusive and open to all abilities.
Clinic Experience
During the learn to play portion, participants will:
- Learn basic wheelchair mobility and court movement
- Practice tennis fundamentals adapted for wheelchair play
- Engage in guided drills with instructors
- Participate in modified gameplay activities
Instruction will be provided in a supportive environment with adaptive equipment available on site.
Parking
Parking will be available in the West Campus parking lot on the Fairfax campus. The lot is adjacent to the West Campus Tennis Courts and provides convenient access to the event site.
Participants who require accessible parking spaces will find designated ADA parking within the West Campus lot.
Registration
To help us prepare equipment and staffing, please complete the interest form in advance.
Partners
This event is hosted by Mason Recreation in collaboration with:
- University Life
- JTCC Tennis for Everybody
- USTA