Playing Tennis in the Mid-Atlantic

We’re all looking for a little bit of normalcy in our lives, with safety in mind. It’s time to bring back some fun and break free of boredom. 

It’s time for tennis, Mid-Atlantic! Playing tennis allows you to practice social distance, without being socially distant.

The USTA Mid-Atlantic Section is adding exciting tennis opportunities and ways to play for all ages, as it becomes safe to do so. Find options that interest you and click on the links to learn more. Make sure you review the required and recommended safety guidelines for each program (once you click through) and watch our helpful videos (for both outdoor and indoor tennis) so you know what to expect and how we aim to promote health and safety during tennis. Scroll down for a helpful list of resources that you can review.

ADULT TENNIS

• Mid-Atlantic Adult Leagues

Fuel your competitive spirit and join in the largest recreational tennis program in the country, USTA Leagues! Several areas in the Mid-Atlantic are registering for league tennis now. Find out which league types and league areas are open for registration or email tennisconnect@mas.usta.com for more localized information.

View our play guidelines for leagues and adult social play here.

• Mid-Atlantic Tournaments

Whether you play singles or doubles, you can find your place on the tennis court with Mid-Atlantic Tournaments. 

Find a tournament near you.

Questions about Mid-Atlantic Tournaments:

• Click here for Juniors

• Click here for Adults 

View our play guidelines for Mid-Atlantic tournaments here.

YOUTH TENNIS PROGRAMS

• Junior Team Tennis (JTT)

Joining a JTT team allows youth to play competitive tennis with the camaraderie of a team. There are various age groups and levels of play.

Find your team today by clicking here. 

View our play guidelines for Junior Team Tennis here.

• Junior Tournaments

Click here to find updated information on Mid-Atlantic junior tournaments. 

View our play guidelines for Mid-Atlantic tournaments here.

At USTA Mid-Atlantic, our number one priority is the health and safety of our players. As sanctioned events and programs continue, we emphasize the importance of reading and reviewing all player guidelines for each program. 

Plus, we want to inform you that a study determined that the surface of sports balls, notably football, golf, cricket, and tennis balls, are unlikely to harbor SARS-CoV-2 in a manner that is compatible with the risk of developing COVID-19 from handling the ball during normal play. The International Tennis Federation (ITF) Sport Science and Medicine Commission, the USTA Sport Science Committee, and the USTA Medical Advisory Group support this conclusion.

Review these resources to ensure your safety when you play:

Safely Returning to Tennis Videos: View our playlist

WAIVERS: While we continue to return to normal levels of play during the pandemic, players and /or your parent or guardian (if under the age of 18) are required to complete a General Release & Liability Waiver and a COBID-19 Release Waiver. Got questions? FAQs coming soon. 

Play tennis safely infographic: View here

CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/parks-rec/index.html

● Virginia: https://www.governor.virginia.gov/executive-actions/

● Maryland: https://governor.maryland.gov/covid-19-pandemic-orders-and-guidance/

● West Virginia: https://governor.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at community@mas.usta.com or on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. 

#GetOutandPlay Mid-Atlantic!