Contact: Ciera Coleman, Marketing and Outreach Coordinator | (941) 263-6321, Ciera.Coleman@SarasotaFL.gov

The City of Sarasota Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with the Sarasota Police Department, Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, and Payne Park Tennis Center to present “K.O.P.S. Teen Tennis Night” on Friday, November 4 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

K.O.P.S. - Kids and Officers Promoting Solidarity - is a special program created to promote positive relationships between local youth and law enforcement.

“The K.O.P.S. events are an incredible opportunity for kids in our community to spend time with Sarasota Police officers in a fun and safe environment,” said Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche.  “The different events, which feature sports activities and food, are a unique chance for kids to have fun while getting to know the officers who serve and protect the neighborhoods they live in,” said Chief Troche.

The event is geared towards kids ages 10 – 15 and will offer a free and safe evening that will include tennis skill-building games, fun in the Court 13 game room, and demonstrations from the Sarasota Police Department. All tennis skill levels are welcome. Food, refreshments, and supervision will be provided - all free of charge! Participants will also receive a free t-shirt.

The program is open to up to 50 kids and will be held at the Payne Park Tennis Center, 2050 Adams Lane, in downtown Sarasota.

Registration is required. Parents/guardians can register their children online at: https://kops-tennis.eventbrite.com/ or stop by the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex (1845 John Rivers Street, Sarasota) Monday – Friday from 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. or Saturday from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Free transportation from North Sarasota is available, leaving from the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex. Drop off will be at 5:30 p.m. and pick up at 10:00 p.m. Participants needing transportation should select the “Transportation” ticket option at Registration.

For more information, please contact the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex by calling (941) 263-6562.