GREENVILLE, Pa.—Thiel College will host two United States Tennis Association junior tournaments this summer at the College’s updated tennis facilities, welcoming players from across the region and beyond.
The Tomcat Tennis Tournament, a Level 6 USTA event, is scheduled for July 11–12 and will feature boys and girls singles divisions for players ages 18 and under and 16 and under. Registration for the tournament runs from May 24 to July 6. Last year’s event drew competitors from as far away as Texas.
New this year, Thiel will also host a Level 5 USTA girls 18-and-under flighted tournament July 25–26. Registration for that event runs from June 4 to July 5. Competitors must be USTA members. Junior memberships are free for players under age 19.
The tournaments continue to expand Thiel’s growing role as a host site for regional athletic and youth events while showcasing the College’s upgraded tennis complex.
“Thiel athletics are grateful to First National Bank for its continued commitment to these summer youth tennis events,” Director of Athletics Isaac Collins said. “The tournaments are a fantastic opportunity to showcase our top-notch tennis facility and vibrant spirit of Thiel College,”
The Level 5 tournament is expected to draw higher-level competition from across the region.
“The Greenville community will get to enjoy an even higher level of tennis with the addition of the USTA Level 5 Girls 18 and under tournament,” men’s and women’s tennis coach and tournament director Anthony Kobak said.
For more information contact Kobak at akobak@thiel.edu or call or text at 330-398-1808.
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.