Emily Piper The Pete Conklin Official of the Year Award is presented to a tennis official who has made outstanding contributions to the cause of tennis officiating. Celia Ulmer has over 15 years of experience in USTA and ITA matches and has served on the USTA SC Officials Committee. Celia is highly regarded by Tournament Directors, Chair … Read more
We’re excited to celebrate our Local Tennis Heroes who make such a difference in their communities! Their leadership, dedication, and love for the game help tennis thrive across South Carolina. Newly recognized local tennis heroes: Debbie Batha Karen Comeau Stephanie Davis Tim Driscoll Jeri Himmelsbach Dean Maly Rocky Thomason Fran Wilkes #TennisHeroes#GrowingTheGame#SCtennis
Pat Van der Meer was a cornerstone of tennis development, particularly through her leadership at the Van Der Meer Tennis Academy and facilities on Hilton Head Island. Alongside her late husband, Dennis Van der Meer, a globally renowned tennis educator and founder of the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR), Pat helped shape the future of the … Read more
We’re thrilled to recognize the following incredible individuals who have made a lasting impact on our SC tennis community. From reviving programs to fostering a love for tennis, these leaders shine on and off the courts! Evelyn Goforth (Florence, SC) Paige Ouzts (Greenwood, SC) Cindy Froman (Sumter, SC) Shirley Godfrey-Jackson (North Charleston, SC) Jon Holmes … Read more
USTA South Carolina is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by sharing the voices and stories of Hispanic and Latino players in our tennis community. From what inspires them on court to their love of the game, these players remind us that tennis is stronger when everyone’s story is heard. Follow us on Social Media to see … Read more
Celebrate Tennis SC is THIS WEEKEND, September 5-7! Celebrate Tennis SC, held in conjunction with USTA Southern’s Open Tennis Fest, is a great chance to bring together tennis lovers from across the state for a day of fun and community.
USTA South Carolina furthers its mission with the help of dedicated volunteer committees that work alongside staff to grow tennis participation across the state. Apply today to serve on a USTA South Carolina committee. Deadline to Apply: August 29, 2025
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The United States Tennis Association of South Carolina (USTA SC) is proud to announce an update to its organizational mission statement, reflecting a renewed focus on the health, well-being, and lifelong benefits that tennis brings to individuals and communities across the state. Following a thorough review by the USTA South Carolina Governance Committee, the mission … Read more
Luke Whiteside (Sumter), Christine Cole (Anderson), and Wilson Smith (Greenwood) have successfully completed the USTA Center of Excellence for Chair Officials, a Tier 3 certification program that opens the door to officiating at high-level ITF and USTA Pro Circuit events. Out of only 12 officials selected from across the country, three were from South Carolina. … Read more
