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New To Tennis?

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Tennis anyone? Looking to start playing tennis. USTA Northern can help find a local program to get you started. Learn how to play, join a team, c ompete in tournaments and more. No matter what age, income or skill level you are, d iscover tennis again or for the first time… FOR FUN, FOR HEALTH, FOR EVERYONE.

Play Tennis

There are many great benefits for playing the sport of a lifetime. Discover the great health and other valuable benefits for playing tennis. Click here for more information.


Junior Tennis Opportunities

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USTA Jr. Team Tennis
The team concept emphasizes fun, fitness, and friends.  The focus in this kind of play is on enjoying the exhilaration of exercise and refining the skills that make tennis fun for players at all ages and levels of competition.  When you offer this program kids are able to compete on teams against kids from other local facilities.  There is also the opportunity for your kids to advance past local play to section and national competition. To learn more about USTA Jr. Team Tennis, click here.

USTA School Tennis
This program has brought the joy of tennis to millions of students in schools across the United States.  The USTA provides the training and resources necessary to implement the program and relies on dedicated teachers, administrators, program leaders and volunteers like yourself to put the program into action. To learn more about USTA School Tennis, click here
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National Junior Tennis & Learning Network (NJTL)
NJTL is a nationwide network of community tennis organizations seeking to develop the character of young people through tennis and education. NJTL is a great way for kids to get exercise, make friends, and have fun in a team-oriented and safe environment.  NJTLs offer a variety of on and off-court programming, emphasizing educational and life-skill components to enhance overall development. To learn more about NJTL,
click here.

Junior Competitive Tennis
Junior Competitive Tennis develops, administers and promotes competitive play for boys and girls 18-and-under including training camps, team competitions and local, regional and national tournaments.


Adult Tennis Opportunities


USTA League Tennis
Are you interested in organizing a league tennis program?  Tennis players of all ages and skill levels enjoy competitive matches, camraraderie with friends and family and many health and social benefits the sport offers while playing on a league team. There are opportunities for men, women and mixed teams at the adult, senior and super senior levels. Or try one of our innovative leagues: combo or tri-level doubles. For more information about USTA League Tennis, click here
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Adult and Senior Competitive

Adult & Senior Competitive Tennis and promotes competitive play for men and women including (age division) team competitions and (age division) adult and NTRP tournaments.

Tennis On Campus

Many colleges and universities offer a campus program to attract players to the sport on their campuses. The advantages of learning and playing tennis are numerous. Thousands of students, teachers and staff have seized the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of this fun, healthy sport. For more information about Tennis on Campus, click here.

Corporate Tennis
Introducing tennis programs to the workplace environment allows you to target and attract the adult population to the sport of tennis. Many of these individuals have never been exposed to tennis.  Others may have played in the past, and would love the opportunity to play again. To learn more about corporate tennis opportunities,
click here.


Find a Place to Play


Organization Members
play a critical role in reaching new tennis enthusiasts and maintaining the traditions of the sport. USTA Organization members support the mission to “promote and develop tennis” and enjoy all the great benefits of being a member.


Community Tennis Associations are any incorporated, geographically defined, not-for-profit, volunteer-based tennis organization that supports or provides programs which promote and develop the growth of tennis. In essence, a CTA is a tennis-specific service organization. It is an organized group of dedicated volunteers and professionals who come together to support community tennis programs. As an association, the group works to coordinate and maintain programs and services, and guarantees they are open and accessible to all. Fueled by local volunteers, this not-for-profit association exists to promote and develop the game of tennis in the community.


Tennis Welcome Center
lists thousands of tennis facilities across the country. You can find Tennis Welcome Centers at neighborhood parks, commercial tennis clubs, health clubs, resorts, high schools and colleges.


Tennis in the Parks
is a partnership between NRPA and the United States Tennis Association that provides resources and support to communities who are committed to growing and improving tennis programs, infrastructure and advocacy efforts in their local communities.


Other Ways To Get Involved In Tennis

Become a USTA member

Become a coach through Recreational Coaches Workshops or earn your certification through United States Professional Tennis Association and Professional Tennis Registry

Become a USTA Northern Volunteer

Become an Official
Become a Tennis Advocate

Find a USTA Northern Staff Liaison

Become an Advertiser or Sponsor of USTA Northern

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