Men's & women's players to work with children with autism at Freedom Park
 
Charlotte, N.C.  (Oct. 28, 2015) – The Queens University of Charlotte men's & women's tennis teams practice and play matches at Freedom Park, and soon they will teach tennis, hand-eye coordination drills and social skills on those same tennis courts to children affected by autism spectrum disorders.
 
"I think this is a great opportunity for the team to help out those around them and to encourage others through the sport of tennis," said Assistant Tennis Coach Taylor Hollander. "I am excited for the team to be a part of this program."
 
The weekly ACEing Autism tennis clinics are specially created by autism experts and tennis professionals to combine fitness, tennis skills and team-building games that serve children 10 and under and 11 to 18 years old. On Saturday, October 31 from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., current and previous ACEing Autism program participants are invited to enjoy a free one-hour clinic at Freedom Park with Halloween costumes encouraged. Registration will be limited to 20 participants including siblings and peers.
 
"A clinic in costume theme complements our fall program perfectly," said Charlotte Program Director and Marketing Director for ACEing Autism, Nils Weldy. "Our participants bring a ton of energy to the court and we're looking forward to this special session. We previously would not have been able to serve a group this size so we're grateful to be partnering with Queens and Assistant Coach Hollander's teams."