Community Tennis Association (CTAs) are grassroots organizations designed to grow tennis at the local level. They're usually founded by people like you who love tennis and want to make a difference in their communities. Any organization or group can activate a CTA if it is associated with at least one tennis program or event during the course of the year - activiation is free. Here are a few benefits you receive when you establish and register your CTA with the USTA:
- Preferential access to USTA funding
- Liability and accident insurance coverage
- Opportunity to attend USTA workshops and seminars
- USTA program support and promotional materials
- Access to use Tournament Management System software
- Free website hosting with the USTA
- CTA and Grant Resource Guides
For further details on the various types of CTAs, reasons to incorporate as a CTA, etc., click here. To register a CTA with the USTA, please click here. If your CTA is interested in applying for the 2009 USTA Community Funding Grant, click here. To access a copy of the USTA/Midwest Section CTA Best Practices Manual, click here. For a copy of the USTA/Midwest Section Grant Resource Guide, please click here.
If you need other information, please contact USTA/Midwest Section Director of Community Tennis Jeff Giles at 317-577-5130 ext. 232 or via e-mail at jeff@midwest.usta.com.