About us

USTA South Carolina is a state branch of the United States Tennis Association. We are one of nine states in the USTA’s Southern Section. USTA SC is a non-profit organization run by a board of directors and various committees.

Our mission is to improve lives by developing and promoting the growth of tennis. We measure our success not only by the number of USTA members that we serve in S.C., but also by the number of people who participate in tennis. This includes the various ways people get involved in tennis, ranging from beginners playing together at a local park to longtime players competing in structured leagues at private clubs.

We support local community tennis groups and affiliated organizations in the following ways: helping start new tennis programs and expanding existing ones for all ages and abilities; offering suggestions and training; and providing grant money to worthy groups and individuals.

Our main strategy is to work with volunteers and tennis professionals in each community to provide a complete pathway of tennis programs for all ages and all ability levels. To view our strategic directions, click here.

USTA South Carolina Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

The USTA SC Board of Directors has adopted the following statement of commitment to diversity: USTA South Carolina is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as a strategic priority. We welcome all people who play, watch, support and enjoy the game of tennis into our events, programs, membership, and leadership and will not discriminate on any basis. We embrace our differences and strive to create an environment that is inclusive, provides equal access, and serves members of the tennis community fairly and with mutual respect. We will develop, promote, and support efforts to grow the game of tennis within diverse communities throughout the state of South Carolina.

The USTA SC Policy on DE&I affirms our commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion among its staff and volunteers and within its programs and activities.

Diversity Statement:  USTA South Carolina is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as a strategic priority. We welcome all people who play, watch, support and enjoy the game of tennis into our events, programs, membership, and leadership and will not discriminate on any basis. We embrace our differences and strive to create an environment that is inclusive, provides equal access, and serves members of the tennis community fairly and with mutual respect. We will develop, promote, and support efforts to grow the game of tennis within diverse communities throughout the state of South Carolina.

We define:

• Diversity: as the collective mixture of our human and organizational assets characterized by our similarities and differences.
• Equity: acknowledging uneven starting places and seeking to ensure fair access to opportunities.
• Inclusion: as leveraging the power of diversity in a respectful environment that encourages all to participate and contribute to further the USTA mission.

USTA SC will actively promote increased diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our operations and align with USTA National and USTA Southern’s priorities including but not are not limited to:

• Human Assets (People, Resources, Talents, Skills, etc.)
• Image and Branding
• Supplier Diversity
• Community Engagement
• Strategic Partnerships
• Training and Development