US Tennis Association (USTA), Northern California Region
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About US
USTA Northern California is a not-for-profit volunteer based organization with approximately 35,000 adult members, 9,000 junior members and almost 700 organization members. Since 1953, the USTA Northern California section has been one of the 17 sections of the United States Tennis Association, the governing body of tennis in America. With our volunteer Board of Directors, a staff of over 30 members, and hundreds of volunteers, USTA Northern California is devoted to promoting and developing the growth of tennis in Northern California and Northwest Nevada.
The USTA Northern California section is one of the larger geographic regions in the 17 sections and offers tennis programs for all ages and ability levels. It is our belief that tennis should be thought of as an enjoyable activity, great exercise and a fun way to spend quality time with friends. Always at the forefront of progression, our groundbreaking programs and numerous resources will help you advance through the sport and make it a lifetime activity.
USTA Northern California gratefully acknowledges the outstanding contributions made by all our volunteers. We always need the help and skills of tennis enthusiasts. If you would like to become a part of our volunteer family and get closer to the game, please check out our Volunteer page or call us at (510) 748-7373.
Membership (Home)
Let’s Rally, people! If you love tennis, staying fit and meeting new people, you have hit the jackpot! With over 45 thousand tennis players of all skill levels, a NorCal membership is an all-access pass to everything tennis. The combination of a fun and competitive environment allows you to participate in special events, programs, activities, leagues, tournaments and much more.
There’s something for everyone; with a membership you’ll be able to choose from leagues such as Adult, Senior, Mixed Doubles, Combo Doubles, and Super Seniors. There are numerous opportunities for Junior players to learn the game and develop their skills, yet remain in a fun environment with groundbreaking starter programs like 6-TENNIS, Junior Team Tennis and USTA sanctioned tournaments. And along with providing assistance and grants to local communities to help meet our mission, “To Promote and Develop the Growth of Tennis”, NorCal also reaches out to underserved populations in order to bring everyone into the USTA family.
Whether you’re a beginner, pro, coach, junior player or organization, a USTA NorCal membership will allow you to stay in the know and expand your tennis circle, all the while supporting the game you love.
And since we’re part of the official United States Tennis Association, $40 a year gets you loads of awesome tennis perks. Check out these member benefits! (link to member benefits page)
Always at the forefront of progression, our groundbreaking programs and numerous resources will help you advance through the sport and make it a lifetime activity.
Member Benefits (New Page)
If you want to get closer to the game then join the USTA today! Your membership makes a big difference in your community. USTA memberships support millions of dollars in funding for:
•Grants for local after-school programs, summer tennis and in-school programs.
•Grants to repair old courts and build new ones.
•Scholarships for promising young stars.
•Tennis gear for disadvantaged youth and communities.
•Community events for tennis players of all ages and skill levels.
Included in your USTA Membership:
•A sweet subscription to Tennis Magazine and Inside Tennis Magazine worth $60.
•A subscription to Tennis Today, the monthly e-newsletter with the scoop on your local tennis events.
•Your name on “the list” for mixers, professional classes and official USTA tennis resort and camp programs.
•Special V.I.P. ticket pricing and complimentary hospitatlity at the SAP Open, Bank of the West Classic and US Open.
•Instructional video downloads, training events and more.
In addition we here at USTA NorCal have been busy forming alliances with a number of people and companies that support our mission to "develop and grow the game of tennis in Northern California". By shopping online at these websites, you will either gain an additional discount because you are a USTA member or a portion of your purchase will come back to USTA NorCal to be used to achieve our mission to promote and develop the growth of tennis in Northern California.
We hope you enjoy your membership in the USTA. If you have any questions please contact us, our staff is here to serve you. Our member services staff can be reached at (510)748-7373
Diversity
Diversity is synonymous with Northern California and the regional tennis community has embraced the same spirit by ensuring that tennis be accessible for everyone. Officials, instructors, players, volunteers and fans; from public courts and community programs to private clubs, our goal is to welcome all people of varied backgrounds into the USTA tennis family. Through our league, competitive, recreational and adaptive services we are committed to building a pathway of opportunities for all to enjoy the sport of a lifetime.
It is with this in mind that the USTA has made multicultural participation a Level I Strategic Priority, and approved a Diversity Plan to make this priority a reality.
Multicultural Participation Committee
Always at the forefront of progression, Northern California was the first of the USTA’s 17 sections to formally address diversity. The creation of the Multicultural Participation Committee (MPC) in November of 1990 (originally known as the Minority Advisory Committee), was the beginning of identifying and supporting organizations, individuals and sites that provided tennis to multicultural populations.
The MPC’s goals of inclusion, which were originally viewed as ambitious and unachievable, proved to be extraordinary and valuable. NorCal’s revolutionary activities have reached thousands of underserved populations and youth by helping to create tennis programs at community centers, providing college scholarships for young adults and making it possible for all to enjoy participating in leagues and tournaments.
Community Tennis (Home)
Tennis is played every day in Northern California! With over 45,000 tennis players of all skill levels, the NorCal region is a mecca for tennis lovers. Through public courts, community and school programs, introductory activities, instruction, and affordable social and competitive play, USTA NorCal makes tennis available and accessible to everyone. You don’t need to be a pro or join an expensive club, just a desire to be active while having fun and meeting new people.
No matter your age, gender, cultural or socioeconomic background, physical ability or skill level, USTA Norcal’s groundbreaking programs and numerous resources will help you advance through the sport and make it a lifetime activity.
Find out more about each program by clicking on the links…...
Tennis on Campus
Tennis on Campus combines high-power competition with serious fun! Through a relaxed atmosphere, college students are able to play competitive tennis without having the commitment restraints of a varsity team.
The Tennis On Campus program features coed college teams playing in the World Team Tennis format, which includes sets of men's and women's singles, men's and women's doubles and mixed doubles, Nationwide over 400 colleges and 25,000 students currently participate in the program. Participating NorCal schools include UC Merced, Univ of the Pacific, University of San Francisco, UC Santa Cruz, Stanford University, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, Santa Clara University, San Jose State, Napa Valley College, Saint Mary's College, Fresno State, Golden Gate University, San Francisco State and University of Nevada, Reno.
Throughout the school year, teams compete for advancement to the regional USTA Campus Championships, held every November. The regional winner and runner-up teams move on to Nationals,
Schools also host Tennis on Campus events, titled the College Championship Series Events, which are one or two days of tennis and fun activities.
How to get your school involved:
To learn more about Tennis on Campus in Northern California or Northern Nevada, contact Hilary Somers, Tennis on Campus Coordinator for USTA Northern California, somers@norcal.usta.com or (650) 595-2488.
