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In honor of Women’s History Month, USTA Colorado celebrates women tennis pioneers and Colorado Tennis Hall of Fame inductees who have significantly contributed to tennis throughout the state of Colorado and beyond. Class of 2001 / Joan Birkland Blessed with incredible athletic ability, Joan excelled in tennis, golf, and basketball. Despite the lack of sporting opportunities…
Are you ready to 3v3? The 2018 3v3 Grand Prix dates are set, and registration is now open for the first half of the season. How 3v3 works Singles. Doubles. Simultaneously. 1 match. 2 courts. 3 players. Substitutes wait in between courts. Players can “tag” in and out between games. Kids play singles and doubles…
The final adult and junior rankings for the 2017 calendar year are now available. Junior Championship/Challenger Adult (Senior/Championship) Adult (NTRP) Family Earning a ranking Points Per Round In Colorado, all junior tournaments…
The 2018 Big Book of Colorado Tennis is now available to download from our newsstand. Of course, if you don’t like to click more than once, you can just view it here. USTA members can expect to see a hardcopy in your mailboxes and at facilities across the state next week. Here’s a peek at…
Adopt a Court and Blended Line Funding USTA Colorado Adopt-a-Court grant applications are currently being accepted for repair and renovation of existing tennis courts that are open to the public. Grant awards have ranged between $300-$5,000. This matching grant program must be matched dollar for dollar from the local parks and recreation agency or other…
February is Black History Month where we celebrate historical achievements and contributions by Black Americans. It’s a time to recognize the central role of African Americans in US history. Join us in celebrating the legacy of USTA Colorado’s Breaking the Barriers: An Exhibition in Courage featuring local African American tennis pioneers and contributors who lead the path to allow everyone…
Know a kid who would benefit from a FREE USTA MEMBERSHIP? The United States Tennis Association is offering a first year free 10 and Under membership for new players. Perfect for youngsters aspiring to play in their first tournament, Junior Team Tennis or our new 3v3 Grand Prix. Find out more or enroll now.
Join us for the Colorado tennis community’s biggest and brightest night of the year – the Colorado Tennis Hall of Fame Gala and USTA Colorado Annual Awards Celebration! World No. 1 doubles player and seven-time grand champ, Bethanie Mattek-Sands, will speak at the 18th Annual event, and help the Colorado Tennis Hall of Fame welcome its new…
Parents of 7-10 year olds throughout the USTA Intermountain section will find it easier to navigate the waters of youth tennis beginning January 1, as our section adopts the USTA’s National Youth Progression Pathway. All 7-10 year old divisions in Colorado tournaments and Junior Team Tennis will be “gamified” by adding online tracking game-play elements to engage…
On January 27, the newly renovated Apex Tennis Center celebrates its grand opening! This long-awaited major upgrade to an award-winning facility was approved by voters in a 2016 bond election. The project includes renovating eight outdoor courts with post tension surfaces, new lights and fences. Also on grand opening day, a new facility makes its…