USTA Nebraska's National Tennis Month events include tournaments, proclamation

May was National Tennis Month, a monthlong celebration that featured a variety of opportunities for individuals of all ages and abilities to play the world’s healthiest sport. Within USTA Nebraska, several fun-filled events were held as part of National Tennis Month.

The month of May kicked off with a Level 7 Boys 14 & Under tournament at Miracle Hill Golf & Tennis Center, with a Level 6 junior tourney taking place the next weekend at Genesis Westroads.

Members of the Lincoln Tennis Association came together and spruced up some old courts with fresh paint and a new backboard in May. On May 10, a Hit To Be Fit event featuring Red Ball Tennis and Cardio Tennis was held at First Serve Tennis Center. Members of USTA Nebraska traveled to the state capitol to receive a proclamation from Gov. Jim Pillen for National Tennis Month on May 13.

The next day, the Norris School District held a check presentation tied to four new tennis courts being constructed. USTA National contributed $140,000 to the project while USTA Missouri Valley chipped in $12,000 via Tennis Venue Services grants. The month wrapped up with a Level 6 Girls and Boys 16s tourney at Genesis Westroads.

Upcoming play opportunities within USTA Nebraska include leagues, adult tournaments, junior tournaments and Junior Team Tennis. For adult play opportunities, click here, and for youth play opportunities, click here.