100 years of Tennis in the Mid-Atlantic
USTA Mid-Atlantic is celebrating 100 years of promoting tennis in the Mid-Atlantic! Since February 3, 1923, our mission to promote and develop the growth of tennis has led to more than 1.3 million people playing the sport today.
We believe that tennis creates community, character and well-being. Through our work as a charitable nonprofit, USTA Mid-Atlantic helps make it possible for EVERYONE to experience all the benefits tennis has to offer.
USTA Mid-Atlantic will commemorate the 100th anniversary with a year-long celebration honoring our history while sharing our vision for the future of tennis. The Centennial Celebration is an opportunity for the entire tennis community to get involved and show support for the next 100 years of tennis in the region.
Here are some highlights of what’s coming in the year-long celebration:
A Centennial Gala you won't want to miss. Save the date for Dec. 1, 2023
Induction of a special Centennial class into the USTA Mid-Atlantic Hall of Fame
Special Centennial content, including features on 50 Champion players of the Mid-Atlantic throughout the century
And more…
Plus you can show your Mid-Atlantic pride and celebrate the Centennial with a special collection of apparel, accessories and more in our online store. Shop the Centennial Collection.
We invite everyone to join in the Centennial Celebration. With many exciting events and activities planned throughout the year, you can find the best ways for you to celebrate and honor this exciting milestone.
Consider making a gift in honor of the Centennial Celebration to show your support and commemorate 100 years of tennis in the Mid-Atlantic.
To stay up to date on all things tennis in the Mid-Atlantic make sure to follow USTA Mid-Atlantic on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
USTA Mid-Atlantic is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to promoting tennis and its physical, social, and emotional health benefits. Learn about our impact in the Section and how USTA Mid-Atlantic creates community, character, and well-being.
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