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Garafola’s vision helps develop collegiate wheelchair tennis program at UCLA
Having been involved in the world of adaptive and wheelchair sports at UCLA for a decade, Michael Garafola hopes to drive the UCLA Wheelchair Tennis program forward by treating it not just as a sport, but also as a community and a life improvement tool for disabled athletes at UCLA and in Southern California. “(Wheelchair…
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What Black History Month Means to….Frances Simpson Lang
Frances Simpson-Lang saw an opportunity to grow the game of tennis in her community, but instead of waiting for others to fill the gaps, Frances took the reins and helped guide Mountain View Sports & Racquet Association (MVSRA) to become one of the prolific and diverse destinations for tennis in Southern California. In the past twenty years,…
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Register Now For a Tennis Paradise Experience to Play and Lunch with the Pros and a BNP Paribas Adventure
By Karen Ronney Calling all SCTA Foundation tennis fans to register now for a Tennis Paradise Experience to Play With The Pros and then Watch the Pros at the BNP Paribas on Sunday, March 13, for an incredible tennis adventure. This SCTA Foundation sponsored event will be a once in a lifetime opportunity and proceeds…
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Mountain View Sports & Recreation Celebrates Its Light Up a Life Project with New LED Lights
By Karen Ronney The Mountain View Sports & Racquet Club recently completed its LED court lighting project and the SCTA Foundation was proud to help support this community effort. The seven court facility located at Martin Luther King Jr. Park is home to the MVSRC, which serves a diverse population in South San Diego. The…
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The SCTA Foundation Celebrates Tennis on Presidents’ Day
By Karen Ronney Tennis has been a presidential sport for more than a century. It has been used for entertainment, fundraising, health and pleasure. In 1902, a court was created on the White House lawn thanks to U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. He practiced with his posse of staff members that became known as the…
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At Riverside’s “King High,” tennis teams respect history that created the school’s marquee
For the girls’ and boys’ tennis players at Martin Luther King Jr. High School in Riverside, there is a sense honor and privilege playing for and representing their school named after the civil rights giant and the most prolific figure in modern African-American history. King junior Bella Connor and sophomore Brooklyn Walker are African-American players…
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Irvine junior inspires with Council leadership, message of love for Black History Month
In December, USTA Southern California welcomed entries into its first Black History Month “Design a Tee-Shirt” contest. The criteria was simple – reflect the message of the month’s celebration while still incorporating the sport of tennis. From a variety of entrants, Irvine’s Rishi Vridhachalam submitted the winning design. A junior at Portola High School, Vridhachalam…
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They’re going to NTRP Nationals 2022!
This past weekend, 130 #TeamSoCal players battled it out on the courts in Fountain Valley for a chance to go to NTRP Nationals. The winner of this event in each division received an automatic entry into the 2022 NTRP National. Championship photos are available now on our PhotoShelter. Looking for a shot at the NTRP…
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College Knowledge coming to San Diego as part of Tennis on Campus Sectionals
There’s a home for every tennis player at the college level, but finding the right fit can be a challenge. That’s why USTA Southern California hosts “College Knowledge” sessions throughout the year, featuring college coaches and staff who offer first-hand advice and guidance for parents and players alike. Hear from some of SoCal’s NCAA coaches,…
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NTRP Nationals: Direct Entry bids now open
Looking for a shot at the NTRP National Championships? USTA Southern California is completing our #TeamSoCal bid process with players who wish to be considered for direct entry into the annual competition. This year, NTRP Nationals will be held at various locations, including some right here in SoCal! Divisions with open spots include: NTRP 3.0…