Aces for Autism Tennis Exhibition Supports Florida Tech Scott Center on Sept. 12

MELBOURNE, FLA.—The Aces for Autism Tennis Exhibition, set for Sunday, Sept. 12, at the Kiwi Tennis Club in Satellite Beach, will pit Florida Institute of Technology tennis coach Bill Macom and a partner against yet-to-be-named competitors in a doubles match. The day’s events, whichsupport the university’s Scott Center for Autism Treatment, will be from 1 to 4 p.m.; the Macom match is at 3 p.m.

Also planned is a mini-court tennis clinic for the children and siblings of the Scott Center, run by members of the Florida Tech tennis team. A Pro-Am event from 1 to 3 p.m. is open to members of the community.

The $150 entry fee for the Pro-Am will go directly to the Aces for Autism program. “Aces” provides funding through the Macom Scholarship to offset the cost of family services at the Scott Center. Other activities are free.

For more information on the event or to sign up, contact the Scott Center for Autism Treatment at (321) 674-8106 ext. 1 or send e-mail to cmiddlebrooks@fit.edu.

The Scott Center at Florida Tech is dedicated to providing the highest quality treatment, training and applied research to enhance the functioning and improve the quality of life of children with autism and related disabilities in Central Florida.