Celebrating 100 Years of Tennis

USTA Mid-Atlantic is honoring our 100th anniversary with a year-long Centennial Celebration articulating our vision for the future of tennis, while saluting the impact of the sport, our rich history and those that have paved the way to help our nonprofit organization and tennis get to where it is today. It will bring awareness to USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation’s philanthropic mission – making tennis available to ALL by growing the sport of tennis, creating community, and developing character and well-being.

Our name change, from "Mid-Atlantic Section" to "Mid-Atlantic Foundation”, better reflects our deep commitment to succeeding on the mission and promoting tennis and its physical, social, and emotional health benefits as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. It will enhance our capacity and future-proof the sport for another 100 years of tennis for you and future generations.

There are five primary ways we are celebrating throughout 2023 with more details to come. 

• CENTENNIAL CLUB

As a charitable nonprofit, USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation relies on the generosity of people to fulfill its mission. From now until October 1st, 2023, we’re inviting people to participate in an exclusive giving opportunity by joining the Centennial Club with either a one-time or recurring cumulative gift totaling $1,000. See more details here .

• THE GALA

For one special night, the Centennial will come to life to honor 100 years of tennis in the region. The gala is being held at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC on December 1, 2023. More information is coming soon. 

• THE HUNDRED: CENTENNIAL STORIES AND SPOTLIGHTS 

Throughout the Centennial celebration, we will share inspiring and interesting stories that exemplify 100 years of tennis in the Mid-Atlantic. The spotlight is on people, places, programs, and the impact of tennis happening now and from our past

• USTA MID-ATLANTIC TENNIS HALL OF FAME

We will induct a special USTA Mid-Atlantic Tennis Hall of Fame Class in honor of the Centennial Celebration. Nominations are being accepted now through July 31, 2023 for consideration.

• THE CENTENNIAL COLLECTION

A century of tennis deserves some great gear! Shop our online store for special USTA Mid-Atlantic Centennial merchandise, apparel and more to celebrate the 100th anniversary. Show your Mid-Atlantic pride and find something for you and all the tennis players in your life. Our online store is in partnership with The Spoiled Office. A portion of the proceeds support our mission. 

USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation provides charitable and outreach programs such as  junior player scholarships, tennis court restoration grants, and community engagement grants to increase access to tennis and programming. We also support community providers, coaches and schools that directly deliver tennis in a school setting such as in PE or after school programs.  We have a signature program, Girls Rule the Court that is increasing access to tennis for girls in underserved communities and provides coaching opportunities for women.

You will continue to experience the foundation's mission to promote and develop the growth of tennis, and the organization’s programs and services that support your tennis goals and interests. Whether it's registration for a USTA Mid-Atlantic event or a donor statement of giving, you will start to see "USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation" on many of your materials and communications. New name, same mission and services!

No, not at all. Everything that USTA Mid-Atlantic has previously done to grow tennis and support 

the sport in the region remains the same. We will still govern the sport as usual, offer wide-reaching and accessible USTA programs for all, we continue our support of the entire tennis ecosystem of facilities, providers, coaches, organizers, and we will continue to provide our outreach and philanthropic support in the form of Junior Player Scholarships, Facility Restoration Grants, Girls Rule the Court, Tennis in School programs and more.

Our name change signifies our commitment and dedication to growing tennis and increasing access to the sport through our philanthropic efforts now and for the next 100 years. It will allow us to make an even greater impact and do more to succeed on our mission and vision for tennis in EVERY community. 

We are our own separate entity and not part of the USTA Foundation.

• Reference the USTA.com/CentennialCelebration website – it’s regularly updated with the latest information

• Use social media to promote the Centennial Celebration, tag our social accounts (FB, Insta and Twitter) and use these hashtags: #MidAtlanticProud #100yearsoftennis #Centennialoftennis

• Engage your networks (neighbors, friends, business community) to raise awareness 

The zoning application for the Village at Clear Springs, which includes the USTA Mid-Atlantic Tennis Center, is in progress with the Loudoun County Planning Commission. We anticipate early summer for the zoning application to be presented to the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors in a public hearing. More information is available at www.ustamidatlantictenniscampus.com