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USTA Diversity Latino Tennis Workshop Held in Florida; Calif. Next

GTC?€™s Coaches Service & Education Program

Nov 28, 2012 09:55 AM

Granitto will continue the tour of the USTA Diversity Latino Coaches Workshop series in Mountain View and Riverside, Calif., on Dec. 7-10, 2012. For more info contact gusg@gtctennisconsultancy.com. Read More

ITF Builds on Tennis Night in America, Announces World Tennis Day

Nov 27, 2012 09:07 AM

"The very successful Tennis Night in America, staged by the USTA in association with StarGames, is an example of how special events and participation activities can be combined successfully," said ITF President Francesco Ricci Bitti. "We look forward to events around the world over the next few years, and to see our 210 member national associations get behind World Tennis Day with activities in their own countries on that day." Read More

UPDATED: USTA Florida Debuts TV Show, Play Tennis with USTA Florida

Nov 26, 2012 03:22 PM

Get the inside track on tennis for youth and adults in the Sunshine State with our brand new TV program, "Play Tennis with USTA Florida." Read More

City Hall Parking Lot Turned Into 10 and Under Tennis Courts in Madison, Fla.

Nov 21, 2012 07:50 AM

"The City of Madison does not have a recreation coordinator position or have money in the city budget to add this position, or build courts at this time, or in the near future," Thompson said. "So for now the tennis program is a community project, but we are hoping as the interest grows we will see courts being built in Madison. This will encourage our youth, juniors, adults and seniors to learn and enjoy the ageless sport of tennis. At this time there are no organized activities for our youth, Read More

Bradenton Mixed Tennis Team 3rd at USTA League Nationals

Nov 20, 2012 09:36 AM

Representing USTA Florida at the USTA League Mixed 10.0 Nationals last weekend Nov. 16-18 in Tucson, Ariz., the team from River Strand Golf & Country Club in Bradenton finished in 3rd place among the Top 12 teams in the nation representing various USTA Sections. The event was held at the Hilton El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort in Tucson. Read More

Florida Tennis Briefs(4): US Open Fundraiser, USTA Jr. Tennis Showcase, More

Nov 16, 2012 12:08 PM

The event raises money for the USTA Florida Section Foundation, which supports tennis programs that assist youth, special-needs children, and building/renovating tennis courts across Florida -- and sends a lucky winner and their guest to New York and the 2013 US Open. Read More

Palm Beach Atlantic, USF to Host USTA Campus Showdown Tennis

Nov 15, 2012 08:32 AM

USTA Campus Showdowns are fun, competitive one-day events held on college campuses that are open to all -- college and high school players, juniors, adults, league players and weekend hackers. Read More

President's Message: Nov. 2012

Nov 14, 2012 03:55 PM

As of early December of this year, Bob Pfaender will be taking over as president of USTA Florida, meaning that this will be my last President’s Message. The association is in good hands; Bob has made some changes to the organizational chart and brought in several new board members and many new committee members who bring fresh ideas to the association. Read More

Fort Myers' D'Amico Named USTA Florida Nov. Tennis Volunteer of the Month

Nov 12, 2012 11:54 AM

The organizer behind all the fundraising is Landings Tennis Director Paul D'Amico, who in 2012 has put resources and much of his own time into giving back to the Ft. Myers community through tennis. Read More

Florida Tennis Briefs(3): Play Days, Campus Kids Days, More

Nov 12, 2012 11:44 AM

Flagler College in St. Augustine, Fla., will host a USTA Campus Kids Day for kids age 10 and under and their families, free to the public, on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012 from 2-4 p.m. at the Flagler Tennis Complex. Read More

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