It is the purpose of this chapter to begin to bring the Virgin Islands into line with other jurisdictions which assist youngsters in developing their tennis abilities and to encourage increased youth participation in the field of tennis.
The Commissioner of Sports, Parks and Recreation is authorized and directed to establish and carry out a tennis instruction program within the Virgin Islands for school age youngsters under 18.
The Commissioner shall utilize, to the maximum extent practicable, public tennis courts within the Virgin Islands and shall seek and obtain the cooperation of owners of private tennis courts within the Virgin Islands in carrying out this program.
The Commissioner is further authorized and directed to appoint, and prescribe the duties of, a Program Director for the tennis instruction program and such other employees as he deems reasonably necessary for carrying out the provisions of this chapter. The Program Director may be compensated on a contractual basis from year to year to the […]
With the consent of the Commissioner of Education, the Commissioner is authorized to provide for the monthly instruction of physical education teachers of the public schools of the Virgin Islands to better acquaint them with teaching the sport of tennis.
From time to time the Commissioner, upon recommendation of the Program Director, may award scholarships to tennis players, 18 years of age and under, who distinguish themselves in regional and national tournaments, to permit them to attend tennis camps during the summer months.
(a) The Commissioner is authorized to accept bequests, devises, gifts and contributions of any nature, except monies, to carry out the provisions of this chapter and to hold title to same in trust for the Government of the Virgin Islands. (b) The Commissioner is hereby authorized to expend funds available in theVirgin Islands Tennis Program […]
