Change a child’s life one paddle at a time

Take the challenge to make a change

We are asking a few of our key partners to rally their friends, family, and networks to support our work. By becoming a fundraiser for USRTA-RoTenGo, you will generate positive change in the community, and you'll help your friends feel good about doing good.

Starting a fundraiser is easy to do, and it's fun. We'll even give you all the tools you'll need to make a difference. With your help, we can ensure that at-risk youth have the resources and support they need to engage in the sport of RoTenGo through Paddles for Change.

Paddles for Change is a community program that engages youth of all skill levels in the sport of RoTenGo while helping them identify their physical and mental strengths. This program was created to provide at-risk youth with an opportunity to participate in activities that empower them to overcome barriers to success while developing critical thinking skills and conflict resolution techniques. Additionally, USRTA-RoTenGo gives youth a safe place to play, have fun, and stay active.

In order to give kids a chance to play and continue developing their skills, USRTA-RoTenGo makes the program accessible to them by providing in-school, after-school, and out-of-school time programming. Many of the youth we serve do not have transportation, so it's important that we take RoTenGo to their schools and neighborhoods.

As their skills develop, participants decide to play recreationally or competitively. Competitive players compete in peer tournaments and city-wide tournaments and can win trophies, medals, and special prizes.

Most importantly, USRTA-RoTenGo gives youth opportunities to develop character, good sportsmanship, and leadership skills and teaches them that everyone is a winner.