A big bonus for the center in
getting bigger tournaments is
the addition of six indoor courts.
Cadwell said the lack of the courts in
previous years has kept the center
from attracting certain tournaments,
and the courts also benefit local
players if bad weather comes into
play.
“The indoor courts bring a lot to
us. In the process of trying to get
events to come to Rome, it’s a piece
of the puzzle to have indoor courts,”
Cadwell said. “We’ve lost a few bids
before because we didn’t have them.
To have them is an added value to
bring events into Rome and offer the
opportunity to be consistent when
there’s rain and inclement weather.”
“It’s going to create an asset
for the community,” Cadwell added.
“When the weather gets bad, they’ll
be able to go inside and continue to
play. With just six courts, there will
be a limit, but we’re looking forward
to having something everyone in the
community can enjoy.”
Cadwell said that while the
tennis center does benefit the area
financially, it benefits the community
as well. The center serves as the
home courts and practice facility
for area high school tennis teams,
and combined with the USTA
league system in Rome, Cadwell
said the facility is sometimes fully
booked. The facility will also host
all classifications in the Georgia
High School Association Tennis
Championships on May 9.
The University of North Carolina women’s tennis team celebrates after
winning the ACC Women’s Championship in 2017
Youth Tennis League participants interacting before matches