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So-Cal-based SOLINCO Sports Signs Deal With Bryan Brothers
Southern California-based SOLINCO Sports has announced that it has entered into an endorsement deal for tennis strings with 16-time Grand Slam champions and Olympic gold medalists, Bob and Mike Bryan. “We are thrilled to have the most successful doubles team of all time, as well as two of the most well-respected and liked players on…
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RAFA NADAL ACADEMY coming to Los Angeles April 29-30!
Top level junior tennis players will have a unique opportunity this spring when Rafa Nadal Academy comes to Los Angeles for two clinics, April 29 and April 30. Under the guidance of the Academy coaching director Joel Figueras, talented local players will learn from some of the world’s finest instructors, direct from the legendary champion’s…
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WEEKEND WRAP: Boserup jumps further into Top 100, Mackie wins in tandems
From junior competition to pros in action around the world, SoCal athletes notched some impressive finishes this weekend. At the Maze Cup at Stockdale, Southern Cal’s finest juniors competed against their counterparts from the Bay area in an annual showdown leading into Sectional Championships. This year, NoCal bested our locals in a superb weekend of…
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Bruce Hunt Announces Retirement
SCTA Executive Director to Step Down in May USTA SoCal Executive Director Bruce Hunt recently announced his retirement, effective May 31, 2017. “It’s been my pleasure to serve the staff, volunteers and members of the SCTA as its Executive Director since August of 2013,” Bruce said. “I hope I am remembered for helping to create…
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Adult League Registration Underway
New Dynamic Disqualification Process Implemented The spring registration period is coming to a close for the Adult 18 & Over league seasons across Southern California. Now is the time to dust off your racquet and get in the game! We are welcoming our first event under new league restructure this month. The Mixed 18 and…
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LA84 Backs NJTL Programs for Youth
Marks 32nd year of bringing tennis to at-risk communities Thanks to the continued funding by the LA84 Foundation, children ages 7-17 can receive tennis instruction at 135 Southern California locations offered by the Southern California Tennis Association Foundation (SCTAF). Funded by the LA84 Foundation for the past 32 years, the SCTAF National Junior Tennis League…
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Social Media is the Best Way to follow SCTA Tennis
New Features Launching to Highlight Players, Tips, Tournaments Following SCTA on social media provides engaging and informative content to those interested in Southern California tennis events, activities, and players. This year, SCTA has launched various series designed to highlight USA Tennis, plus local collegiate profiles and upcoming tournament spotlights. Take a look at what SCTA…
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Busy Spring Underway for SCTA Juniors
National Campus Visit and Youth Progression Launch Keep Youngsters Busy The first cross-sectional camp on the sparkling new USTA National Campus in Orlando certainly changed the life of our young juniors as we traveled to Florida for a weekend camp with Texas, Southern, and Florida Sections. The experience included presentations by the National Player Development…
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Summer Camp Registration Now Open in San Fernando Valley!
Register before May 31 and receive a FREE youth racket! The SCTA’s Teach, Grow, and Achieve (TGA) Premier Tennis of San Fernando Valley After School Enrichment Sessions are in full swing, and Summer Camp registration is now open. SCTA’s TGA Premier Tennis is dedicated to engaging more young athletes from Pre-K through 8th grades on school…
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Tracy Austin To Help Honor Rod Laver At The Ojai
Tennis Hall of Famer Tracy Austin has been added to a special evening at this year’s Ojai Tennis Tournament as she will help in honoring all-time great Rod Laver during the 117th tournament April 26-30. Austin is a longtime South Bay resident who is currently a popular Tennis Channel television analyst. She and Laver have…