Handi-Racket Tennis is the longest running instructional program in New England for people with disabilities. It was founded in 1976-77 by Laury Hammel (Owner of The Longfellow Clubs) and Vicki Hammel, of Parents & Friends of Handicapped Children, and NEPTA (New England Professional Tennis Association).

The Program meets on Saturdays at The Longfellow Club and always has a USPTA professional in charge. The current Executive Director is Sylvia Swartz, a member of the USPTA and a Longfellow teaching pro since 1986. Handi-Racketeers comprise the largest group of tennis athletes at the Special Olympics Massachusetts. Since 2003, Handi-Racket Tennis has become a traveling Team! Most recently, in January 2008, a few of our higher level players attended a National Tournament in Charlottesville, Virginia. In October 2008, 8 athletes, 2 coaches and 3 chaperones will travel to Atlanta, Georgia to play in a National Special Populations Tournament! If you would like to help support out athletes going to Atlanta, please send your tax-deductable donation to Handi-Racket Tennis @ the Longfellow Club. For more information contact Sylvia Swartz @ Longfellow.

For more information contact Sylvia Swartz via email, phone (508) 358-7355 or fax (508) 358-5976.