By Karen Ronney Two is the magic number for the Morongo Basin Tennis Association. The community group located in the Yucca Valley offers two free tennis lessons to junior players so they can have a fun and engaging sports experience. It’s the pathway for kids to sign up for a longer term tennis commitment. What’s
By Karen Ronney The two clay courts at Barnes Tennis Center had once been a shining jewel of San Diego. They were previously built as practice courts for the USA vs. Great Britain first round Davis Cup meeting in 2014. The Barnes clay courts were made from the same imported Italian red clay that was
By Karen Ronney The Southern California Tennis Association Foundation has always stayed true to its original vision to expand the popularity of tennis in Southern California. But the roots of the SCTA Foundation run much deeper than that, and the impact the SCTA Foundation has had on hundreds and hundreds of junior and adult players,
By Karen Ronney It has been a busy year for the Southern California Tennis Association Foundation in providing more than $500,000 of support in grants, scholarships, sponsorships and assistance for players of all ages and organizations in under-served areas. Join us on Giving Tuesday to forge ahead and continue to make an impact in 2022.
By Karen Ronney Coach Dee Henry has created a legacy of helping people in the world of tennis and beyond. Her mission is to make the sport accessible to players of all ages and (dis)abilities. Henry, a USPTA Elite Pro, was the Women’s Tennis Coach at Biola University for 45 years. This year, she retired
By Karen Ronney Tennis camps and warm sunny days are perfect partners when it comes to kids and their free time. After all, this sport is a great way for young athletes to be active, learn tennis and life skills, as well as make friends and stay fit. The SCTA Foundation is launching its Tennis
By Karen Ronney The countdown is on to apply for USTA's Grow The Game Grant, a generous recovery initiate to help pros, clubs and organizations bring tennis to beginning level juniors and adults. The deadline for the first phase is October 1, so don't miss this opportunity.To apply, CLICK HERE. This program is intended to
The USTA today announced that the Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego is one of 25 winners in the USTA’s annual Outstanding Facility Awards program, which recognizes excellence in the construction and/or renovation of tennis facilities throughout the country. Barnes Tennis Center continues to invest in its facility, including the addition of new LED lighting
