Reach Fullest Potential

Flourish. Succeed.

DSNetwork has partnered with Buddy Up for Life to offer a 90-minute tennis and fitness program designed for children and adults with Down syndrome – consisting of 60 minutes of professional tennis instruction and 30 minutes of fitness conditioning, for athletes ages 8 and over. This adaptive program enables athletes to flourish, succeed and reach their fullest potential by providing a unique environment that combines fitness and social activities. Each of the athletes is partnered with a volunteer Buddy to maximize their experience. 

Session Dates: 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8

Clinic Date/Time: Saturdays, 12:00 – 1:30pm

Location: Indian School Park & Tennis Center, 4289 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

6 Week Clinic Fee: $115 total* 

*All Athletes receive a team shirt and racquet. (Returning Athletes, please bring your shirt and racquet). Scholarships Available.

Athlete Registration 

Become a Buddy

Make a Difference

DSNetwork is seeking Buddy Volunteers for our upcoming Buddy Up Tennis Clinic starting Jan 25 through Mar 8 (no clinic Feb 15) to be held at Indian School Park and Tennis Center in Scottsdale (Hayden and Indian School Rd.).

Volunteers ages 14+ are welcome to participate. Buddy Up Tennis teaches all aspects of the tennis game and incorporates fitness conditioning for our Athletes, who are paired 1:1 with our Buddies. Clinics are 90 minutes and held weekly on Saturdays from 12 noon to 1:30pm. 

Buddies are required to be at least 14 years old, enthusiastic, energetic and ready to have fun! No experience is required. No tennis experience needed. All Buddies will receive a team shirt. 

Volunteer training will take place just before the first session at the required Buddy Boot Camp on Sat, Jan 25 at 11am.

Please complete a Volunteer Form or contact [email protected] for more information. 

*Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card or Buddy Up for Life background check is required for all Buddies 18 and over. There is a $20 background check fee. 

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