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TWO CHARLOTTE TEAMS CLAIM TITLES AT USTA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Congratulations to Tisha Vandemore’s 18 & Over 5.0+ team and Tommy Beecher's 18 & Over 5.0+ team for their thrilling victories at the National Championships. Debbie Carmazzi’s 55 & Over 9.0 women's will compete for the National Championship title October 28-30 in Surprise, Arizona. Read More

FINAL CTA PLAY DAYS OF THE YEAR TO BE HOSTED BY FIRETHORNE COUNTRY CLUB

Thanks to Olde Providence Racquet Club for hosting another great Play Days event on September 17th. The last event of the 2016 Play Days circuit is scheduled for Saturday, October 29th at Firethorne Country Club. Online registration is open. For additional details and to register READ MORE. Read More

TWO CHARLOTTE METRO TEAMS CAPTURE MIXED DOUBLES STATE TITLES

Congratulations to the Charlotte Metro Mixed Doubles State Champions! Nine Metro teams advanced to the State Championships which were held in Asheville September 9-11. Both Jamie O’Rourke’s 40 & Over 6.0 team and Jim McGehee’s 18 & Over 7.0 team won their divisions. Teams will go on to compete at the Sectional Championships to be held October 7-9 in Chattanooga, TN. Read More

HAVE FUN, MEET NEW PLAYERS, JOIN THE CTA CHALLENGE LADDER

Registration is open for the CTA Challenge Ladder. The fall season begins on August 22 and will run 11 weeks! Players/teams set their own matches at their convenience and can play as often as they want, at a location determined by the players. For more information click on the Adult Challenge Ladder menu option to the left. If you are also a 2016 League player the registration fee for the ladder is only $10. Read More

55 & OVER AND 65 & OVER TEAMS CAPTURE STATE TITLES

The USTA League 55 & Over and 65 & Over State Championship events are complete with four teams from Charlotte taking the titles and advancing to represent NC at the Sectional Championships. Best of luck to these teams (click on Read More for a list and photos) as they progress to the next level of competition. The 55 & Over division will compete September 16-18 in Asheville, NC and the 65 & Over will be held December 2-4 in Hilton Head Island, SC. Read More

CTA HELPS FUND SPECIAL OLYMPICS LOCAL TENNIS TOURNAMENT

This past weekend 62 athletes with intellectual disabilities competed in Charlotte's 5th annual Special Olympics tennis tournament. The event is free for all participants so there is no generated revenue. Each year, for the past three years, the CTA donates a portion of the Pro League proceeds to the Charlotte Special Olympics program. This goes a long way in helping to supply T-shirts, awards and more. Read More

THE EXCITEMENT OF EXPERIENCING A PRO TENNIS EVENT

Thanks to USTA NC for assisting the Charlotte Tennis Association to host thirty children and chaperons from the Greater Enrichment Program ("GEP") to experience a pro tennis event. GEP offers tennis and the ACE Curriculum as part of their after-school and summer programming. Additionally, the Charlotte Tennis Association provided an opportunity for ten Special Olympics tennis athletes and coaches to enjoy the excitement of competition between John Isner, Andy Roddick and the Bryan Brothers. Read More

CTA ASSISTS RAMA ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WITH TENNIS COURT PROJECT

Thanks to a special offer from USTA and USTA Southern, funding was provided to paint lines and create three 36' tennis courts on the blacktop at Rama Road Elementary. The courts will be used to implement PE units, and possibly after school activity. The CTA helped coordinate the project including obtaining a contractor and handling all financial matters. Read More

CTA PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR SCHOOLS

The CTA organizes free School Tennis Workshops and offers free tennis equipment loaner packages to help PE teachers, coaches and organizers implement tennis in school and after-school settings. CTA equipment packages include junior racquets, low compression balls, throw down lines and station signs to facilitate making tennis easy and fun. Using this equipment, tennis can be played in a gym, playground, or on any blacktop surface. Read More

FREE USTA MEMBERSHIP OFFER FOR KIDS 10 AND UNDER

Until December 31, 2016, kids 10 and under, new to the USTA, can receive a free 1-year Junior Membership - a $20.00 value. Free USTA Membership includes eligibility to participate in USTA Jr. Team Tennis and USTA junior tournaments, and an annual subscription to the Bounce newsletter. Click on Read More for details on how to sign up. Read More