New Jersey District
Tennis in New Jersey
The New Jersey District (NJD) is one of six districts that make up USTA Middle States. NJD services the entire state of New Jersey, exclusive of a 35-mile radius around New York City.
Counties: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Ocean, Salem, Sussex and Warren. Townships and Boroughs: Allentown, Avon-by-the-Sea, Belmar, Bradley Beach, Brielle, Englishtown, Farmingdale, Freehold Township, Howell, Manalapan, Manasquan, Millstone, Neptune, Neptune City, Roosevelt, Sea Girt, South Belmar, Spring Lake, Spring Lake Heights, Upper Freehold, Wall, Cranbury, Jamesburg, Monroe, Plainsboro, South Brunswick, Bedminster, Branchburg, Hillsborough, Montgomery, Rocky Hill, Somerville, Chester, Chester Township, Mount Arlington, Mount Olive, Netcong, Roxbury and Washington.
The mission of the New Jersey District is to promote interest and activity in tennis, focusing on the establishment of competitive, developmental, educational and recreational programs for everyone.
NJD Grants & Resources
- NJD Award Nomination Form
- NJD Sportsmanship Recognition Form
- League Captains Resource Page
- Middle States District Grant for Providers (max. $750)
- Middle States Section Program Grant (max. $4000) | Grant Guidelines
New & Events in 2026
- April 11 – Wounded Warriors Fundraiser @ RiverWinds from 3:30-6:30 p.m.
- April 26 – NJD Awards Banquet @ Laurel Creek CC from 12-3 p.m.
- May – Various Men’s Flex Leagues
- May 3 – Captains Appreciation Event @ Mercer County Park from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- May 9 – Aces for Alexander @ Mercer County Park
- May 16-17 – Mixed Districts @ Mercer County Park
- May – BCTA Girl Scouts Event (event details TBD)
- Check out a full list of events here
NJD Council Contact Info
Chair: Jennifer Leighton | jleightonesq@gmail.com
Vice Chair: Dan Khoo
Budget & Finance: Stacey Medeiros
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Chris Ferrara
Recorder: Susan Evans
Additional Members: Mark Anderson, Michelle Emerson,
Adam Kinsley, Chris Liverman, Claire Walton
NJD Community Tennis Manager: Lori Schwartz | schwartz@ms.usta.com
NJD Area League Coordinator: Amy Filippone | amy.filippone@ms.usta.com