Good Things To Know.

Join The USTA

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) is the national governing body for the sport of tennis and the recognized leader in promoting and developing the sport’s growth on every level in the United States, from local communities to the crown jewel of the professional game, the US Open.

Join the USTA with an Adult, Junior or Family Membership to be eligible to play in USTA sanctioned leagues and tournaments and have access to other USTA benefits. Go to USTA.com to join or renew your membership.

Tournament Check List

  • USTA membership card
  • Water
  • Extra racquet
  • Extra socks
  • Change of clothes
  • Band Aids
  • Healthy snacks
  • Towel
  • Patience (be prepared for long waits between matches)

USTA Official Rating

View USTA Official Rating Site

Tennis Tips

Moving Up for Junior Players

by Jon Holic
A common question about the juniors’ program is what it takes to move up. And the answer is that a lot depends on the individual goals of the player. It’s also worth noting that it’s not unusual for a player to remain at the same class level for many sessions. read more

Tennis Is A Feel Sport

by Matt Wright, PTR Professional
Pete Sampras was once asked by a tennis coach: “Pete, could you tell me a couple of things about how you hit your forehand?” read more

Keeping A Tennis Journal

by Matthew Wright, USPTR
One of the best ways to constantly improve your tennis game is to set goals and chart your progress. One of my recommendations to students is to go out and pick up a small notebook or journal. In the journal, write out some of your tennis goals and chart how much you’re working towards achieving them. To be successful in life or in tennis, you need to be accountable to what you want to achieve. read more