Date |
Event |
Event Type |
City |
Facility |
May 2 | Presentation of a proclamation from Governor Kim Reynolds at 3:30 PM naming May as Tennis Month in Iowa | Mayoral Proclamation | Des Moines | State Capitol |
May 5 | Regional Red/Orange All Stars | Adaptive | Moline, IL | Quad Cities Tennis Club |
May 7 | USTA Iowa Junior Circuit Orange/Green Ball #3 | Junior Circuit | Iowa City | Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Center |
May 7 | 2023 Iowa Spring Junior Team Tennis | Junior Team Tennis | Red Oak Area | Multiple Facilities |
May 12 | Quad Cities Net Generation Returns - Bi-State Community Tennis Association* | Junior | Moline, IL | Quad Cities Tennis Club |
May 12-14 | USTA Iowa Level 6 BG 12s-14s | Junior L6 | West Des Moines | Des Moines Golf & Country Club |
May 20 | USTA Iowa Junior Circuit Orange/Green Ball | Junior Circuit | West Des Moines |
Des Moines Golf & Country Club |
May 23-24 | Iowa Boys State Singles and Doubles Tennis Tournament | High School State | TBA | TBA |
May 25-27 | Special Olympics Iowa Summer Games | Adaptive | Ames | Iowa State University - Forker Courts |
May 26-27 | Iowa Girls State Singles and Doubles Tennis Tournament-1A | High School State | Iowa City | Hawkere Tennis & Recreation Center |
May 26-27 | Iowa Girls State Singles and Doubles Tennis Tournament-2A | High School State | Waterloo | Byrnes Center |
May 30 | Iowa Girls Team Tennis Tournament | High School State | Waukee (1A) & Johnston (2A) | Home Team Courts |
May 31 | Iowa Boys Team Tennis Tournament | High School State | TBA | TBA |
National Tennis Month Programming Near You
National Tennis Month is an opportunity for everyone to get involved and spread their love of tennis. Designating a month of promotion for tennis gives coaches, facilities, Parks & Recs, Community Tennis Associations and NJTLs a platform to drive awareness and help bring new players into local programs, inspire lapsed players to pick the sport back up and energize existing players to play more. As your partner in play, the USTA is providing resources, ideas and support.
We hope National Tennis Month will be an annual promotional window that works to drive a spike in awareness, registrations, media attention and local program success leading into the key summer months.
Please use this page as an opportunity to highlight local tennis programming and view opportunities near you. Events with an asterisk by their name received a USTA Missouri Valley National Tennis Month Grant to help support their program.
Date |
Event |
Event Type |
City |
Facility |
May 5 | USTA HOA Level 6 G12-18 | Junior L6 | Kansas City | Blue Hills Country Club |
May 5 | USTA HOA Level 6 B12-14 | Junior L6 | Lawrence | Genesis Health Clubs Lawrence South |
May 6-7 | USTA Heart of America Jr. Circuit BG10&U, BG12-14, G18 | Junior Circuit | Kansas CIty | Plaza Tennis Center |
May 7 | Stephanie Waterman Foundation-Big Brothers Big Sisters Tennis Instruction* | Kansas City | Manual Tech Courts | |
May 12 | USTA Heart of America Level 7 B12-14, G12-18 | Junior L7 | Kansas City | Genesis Health Clubs Clayview |
May 19 | USTA Heart of America Jr. Circuit BG12-18 | Junior Circuit | Kansas City | Genesis Health Clubs Clayview |
May 19-21 | USTA HOA L6 B12-14, G12-18 | Junior L6 | Kansas City | Plaza Tennis Center |
May 20 | USTA Heart of America Jr. Circuit BG10&U | Junior Circuit | Lawrence | Genesis Health Clubs Lawrence South |
May 20-22 | L2 Overland Park |
Junior L2 | Prairie Village | Harmon Park |
May 25 | One Love Tennis Event: a Play-Day event for the children from The Salvation Army Children's Shelter in collaboration with the Rockhurst University Men's & Women's Tennis Teams* | Junior Play Day | Kansas City | Macken Park |
May 26-29 | Level 5 Open: USTA HOA L5 BG12-18 | Junior L5 | Prairie Village | Harmon Park |
Date |
Event |
Event Type |
City |
Facility |
May 2 | Carol Mercer Ladies Doubles Invitational: This tournament is in honor of former Crestview Country Club tennis member Carol Mercer who passed away. After play, we continue her memory with lunch in the main clubhouse. Guests are welcome. | Adult Social | Wichita | Crestview Country Club |
May 12-13 | Kansas Boys State High School Championships | High School State | Topeka | Kossover Tennis Center |
May 12-13 | Kansas Boys State High School Championships | High School State | Arkansas City | JC Louderback Tennis Complex |
May 12-13 | Kansas Boys State High School Championships | High School State | Pratt | Walter Blake Tennis Complex |
May 12-13 | Kansas Boys State High School Championships | High School State | Wichita | Riverside Tennis Complex |
May 16 | Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple declares May as National Tennis Month in the city | Proclamation | Wichita | Nomar Plaza |
May 16-20 | Adult Tennis Camps | Adult Camps | Wichita | Genesis Health Club - Rock Road |
May 16-22 | Play Tennis Fast Free Week | Adult Camps | Wichita | Genesis Health Club - West Central |
May 20 | USTA Kansas Level 7 Jr Tournament | Junior L7 | Wichita | Crestview Country Club |
May 28 | Mac Advantage Tennis Festival | Festival | McPherson | Mac Advantage Tennis Club |
May 29 | Memorial Day Tennis Fun Day | Festival | Wichita | Crestview Country Club |
Date |
Event |
Event Type |
City |
Facility |
May 1-9 | 2023 Missouri Spring Junior Team Tennis | Junior Team Tennis | Springfield | Cooper Tennis Complex |
May 5 | Free Family Tennis Night* | All Ages Clinics | Springfield | Phelps Grove Park |
May 6 | USTA Missouri Level 7 Jr. Tournament | Junoir L7 | Springfield | Cooper Tennis Complex |
May 7 | City of Rolla National Tennis Month Celebration: Opening tennis clinic on the first Saturday in May for all ages. Conclude with an open mixed doubles tournament* | Clinics | Rolla | Ber Juan Park Tennis Courts |
May 8 | Free Open Tennis Night | Open Tennis | Rolla | Ber Juan Park Tennis Courts |
May 13 | USTA Missouri Level 7 Jr. Tournament Singles | Junior L7 | Columbia | Bethel Park |
May 15 | Free Open Tennis Night | Open Tennis | Rolla | Ber Juan Park Tennis Courts |
May 15, 26-27 | Boys High School State Tennis | High School State | Springfield | Cooper Tennis Complex |
May 20 | USTA Missouri Junior L7 BG12-18 | Junior L7 | Jefferson City | Capital City High School |
May 20-21 | USTA Missouri Jr Tournament L6 Doubles | Junior L6 | Columbia | Bethel Park |
May 22 | Free Open Tennis Night | Open Tennis | Rolla | Ber Juan Park Tennis Courts |
May 27-28 | USTA Missouri Jr Tournament L6 Doubles | Junior L6 | Camdenton | Camdenton High School |
Date |
Event |
Event Type |
City |
Facility |
May 1-31 | "The Great Tennis Pursuit" City-Wide Scavenger Hunt in City Parks* | Scavenger Hunt | Lincoln | Woods Tennis Center & 17 local parks |
May (TBD) | Koch Clean-Up Day | All Ages | Omaha | Koch Family Tennis Center |
May (TBD) | Memorial Day Open | Adult Tournament | Omaha | Koch Family Tennis Center |
May 6, 13 | First Serve Tennis Center-May Jamboree: On the first three Saturdays in May, First Serve Tennis Center will host May Jamborees for Red, Orange, and Green Ball levels. The first hour will be on court featuring hit and play games along with music. The last 30 minutes will be a pizza party with giveaways and snacks* | Junior | South Sioux City | First Serve Tennis Center |
May 13 (TBD) | Tennis Month Celebration* | Junior | Grand Island | Ryder Park or Grand Island Tennis Center (If Indoors) |
May 13 | Open House/Play Tennis Lincoln Day* | Junior | Lincoln | Woods Tennis Center |
May 13 | Junior Circuit 10U Orange-Green | Junior Circuit | Omaha | Koch Family Tennis Center |
May 13 | L6 Genesis Compass Boys 16s | Junior L6 | Omaha | Genesis Health Clubs - Westroads |
May 18-19 | Nebraska Girls State Singles and Doubles Tennis Tournament-Class A | High School State | Omaha | Koch Family Tennis Center |
May 18-19 | Nebraska Girls State Singles and Doubles Tennis Tournament-Class B | High School State | Lincoln | Woods Tennis Center |
May 20 | L7 Genesis Boys/Girls 12s | Junior L7 | Omaha | Genesis Health Clubs - Westroads |
May 27 | Junior Circuit 10U Orange; 12U Green | Junior Circuit | Omaha | Genesis Health Clubs - Westroads |
May 28 | Junior Circuit 14U Boys/Girls/Coed | Junior Circuit | Omaha | Genesis Health Clubs - Westroads |
May 27-29 | Level 5 Open: Omaha Memorial Day Open (MoKanNeb $eries) | Adult L5 | Omaha | Koch Family Tennis Center |
Date |
Event |
Event Type |
City |
Facility |
May 1 | USTA League Captain Appreciation Week | Adult Leagues | Tulsa | Case Tennis Center at LaFortune Park |
May 1-14 | USTA Oklahoma Spring Junior Team Tennis (10U-18U) - OKC | Junior Team Tennis | Oklahoma City | Multiple Local Facilities |
May 1-7 | USTA Oklahoma Spring Junior Team Tennis (10U-18U) - Tulsa | Junior Team Tennis | Tulsa | Multiple Local Facilities |
May 2 | Parent/Player Doubles Team Challenge-First Serve OKC | All Ages | Oklahoma City | Northwest Classen High School Courts |
May 5-6 | Oklahoma Girls High School State Tournament | High School State | Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City Tennis Center |
May 10 | Smash Into Summer - Ladies Only Doubles | Adult | Tulsa | Rachquet & Health 91 |
May 12-13 | Oklahoma Boys High School State Tournament | High School State | Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City Tennis Center |
May 13 | USTA Oklahoma Junior Circuit BG 10-18 | Junior Circuit | Tulsa | Racquet & Health 91 |
May 13 | Summer Kick-off Carnival: tennis themed carnival games and activities, doubles play, triples play, and pickleball. | All Ages | Tulsa | Case Tennis Center at LaFortune Park |
May 15 | Game, Set, Brunch: A Women's Tennis Social | Adult | Tulsa | Case Tennis Center at LaFortune Park |
May 15 | Doubles Trouble: Tennis Bring-a-Friend Day: activities such as games, and drills, and is designed to be both fun and educational | Junior | Tulsa | Case Tennis Center at LaFortune Park |
May 20 | USTA Oklahoma Junior L6 Tournament | Junior L6 | Tulsa | Case Tennis Center at LaFortune Park |
May 20 | USTA Oklahoma Junior L7 Tournament | Junior L7 | Enid | Oakwood Country Club |
May 20 | Mind-Body Matchup: Yoga & Tennis | Adult | Tulsa | Case Tennis Center at LaFortune Park |
May 22 | Pro Appreciation Week | Adult | Tulsa | Case Tennis Center at LaFortune Park |
May 27 | USTA Oklahoma Junior CIrcuit BG 10-18 | Junior Circuit | Tulsa | Case Tennis Center at LaFortune Park |
May 27 | USTA Oklahoma Junior L7 Memorial Weekend Classic | Junior L7 | Enid | Oakwood Country Club |
May 26-29 | North American Indian Tennis Association (NAITA) National Championships | All Ages | Tulsa | Case Tennis Center at LaFortune Park |
May 28 | NAITA Kids Clinic | Youth | Tulsa | Case Tennis Center at LaFortune Park |
May 27-29 | USTA Oklahoma Junior L5 Tournament BG 12-18 | Junior L5 | Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City Tennis Center |
May 30 | Roland Garros Watch Party | Adult | Tulsa | Case Tennis Center at LaFortune Park |
May 31 | Special Olympics Coaches Clinic | Adult - Adaptive Coaching | Stillwater | Oklahoma State University Greenwood Tennis Center |
Date |
Event |
Event Type |
City |
Facility |
May 1-31 | USTA St. Louis Spring Junior Team Tennis | Junior Team Tennis | St. Louis | Multiple Local Facilities |
May 1 - June 25 | 2023 St. Louis - SJCAA Youth Program Team Tennis | Junior Team Tennis | St. Louis | Multiple Local Facilities |
May 4 | Family Tennis Clinis by Triple A Breakpoint Tennis & Life Skills Academy* | Youth | St. Louis | City of Jennings Courts at Jennings High School |
May 5 | Level 7 Vetta Sunset | Junior L7 | St. Louis | Sunset Tennis Center |
May 5-7 | Level 4 USTA Missouri Valley 55+ NTRP & Open Section Championship | Adult L4 | St. Louis | Dwight Davis Tennis Center |
May 5-7 | Level 6: USTA St. Louis St. Clair Girls Open | Junior L6 | O'Fallon, IL | St. Clair Tennis |
May 13 | USTA St. Louis CCRC May L7 | Junior L7 | Creve Coeur | Creve Coeur Racquet Club |
May 13 | Level 6 USTA St. Louis Dwight Pro-Set Showdown | Adult L6 | St. Louis | Dwight Davis Tennis Center |
May 13-14 | Level 6: USTA St. Louis Forever Tennis #1 | Junior L6 | St. Louis | Dwight Davis Tennis Center |
May 20 | Good Vibes Tennis-Spina Bifda of St Louis Kids Camp: clinic or event for juniors and/or adults with adaptive needs such as developmental disabilities, Autism, Down syndrome or other special population.* | Junior | St. Louis | Babler State Park |
May 20 | USTA St. Louis Forest Lake May Junior Circuit | Junior Circuit | Chesterfield | Forest Lake Tennis Club |
May 20-21 | Level 6 USTA St. Louis Arch #1 | Junior L6 | Des Peres | Des Peres Park |
May 20-21 | Level 5 Open: USTA St. Louis Dwight Women's Open | Adult L5 | St. Louis | Dwight Davis Tennis Center |
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