USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation Tennis Impact

USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation fosters social connections and uplifts neighborhoods and communities by creating fun opportunities for people of all ages to engage in physical activity while fulfilling social and emotional needs that infuse vibrancy in people that last a lifetime. This is done through community tennis programs and providers like:

• Tennis leagues, which promote camaraderie among various ages, abilities, and from across the region. Click here to learn more about our league programs
• Youth tennis and junior teams foster friendships among youth and parents, promote good sportsmanship, and build a solid foundation for lifelong play.  Click here to learn more about our youth programs
• Safe and well-maintained places to play through the Facility Restoration Grant. This grant improves community well-being and enhances tennis courts in local areas that are in need of refresh and revitalization.  Click here to learn more about our Facility Restoration Grant

USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation supports tennis facilities, events, and programs that create opportunities for character-building through the sport generally, as well as through the delivery of the sport by teachers, coaches, and tennis pros. Our support shines through with our: 

• Junior Scholarship Program, which is intended to increase access to youth tennis programs across the Mid-Atlantic. This scholarship program is intended to break the barriers of entry into the sport and encourage all players to pick up a racquet. Click here to learn more about our scholarship program and how you can help support this program. 
• Girls Rule the Court:  A program for girls ages 7 to 13 designed to promote health, wellness and build self esteem through tennis. Led by female mentors, coaches and organizers, participants gain access to tennis and build social-emotional skills. GRTC is open to all girls but focuses on serving girls of color and those from underrepresented communities.
• Sportsmanship: Our comprehensive youth and adult sportsmanship program and the ACES Pledge aims to support a welcoming and open environment. Our robust monthly recognition program honors and rewards those who display good sportsmanship as well as those going above and beyond for their local community.
• Junior Player Council: Engages high school to college age athletes from throughout the Mid-Atlantic to advocate on behalf of fellow youth in a collaborative environment with USTA Mid-Atlantic. This program supports our ongoing commitment to the Children’s Bill of Rights in Sport.
• USTA Mid-Atlantic Annual Awards:  Annual recognition of individuals building community, character, and well-being through tennis in their communities.
• Community Engagement Grant: Provides financial support to community organizations offering tennis programs in under-resourced
  communities and enables community tennis providers to offer introductory programs.

USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation ensures that tennis can be played by all ages and ability levels, enjoyed by families and across generations and that all who play have the opportunity to benefit from the long-lasting physical and social-emotional aspects of the sport. 

Physical benefits include improved health and muscle development; agility and balance; brain functioning and focus; bone health and eyesight maintenance; as well as possibly increasing life expectancy. 

Social-emotional benefits include decreased stress levels, decreased isolation and loneliness, increased social connections, and improved confidence and mental outlook.