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Wheelchair tennis began in San Diego 20 years ago, and the U.S. Wheelchair Tennis Open Championship has been held at the Barnes Tennis Center the past three years. Sharp has been a sponsor of this national championship tournament, providing lunch for participants and volunteers, and transportation for the athletes.
The advantage of this sport is that able-bodied and players with disabilities can compete on the same court. Game rules allow one bounce for the able-bodied person and two bounces for the wheelchair user. Sharp sponsors two wheelchair tennis clinics each year. People with disability have an opportunity to try a $3,000 tennis wheelchair. If they are interested, they are referred to Barnes Tennis Center to sign up for classes and playing time.
