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A message from USTA South Carolina
To our USTA SC Tennis Family: We are proud to report that tennis participation in the US increased by 22 percent in 2020, and nearly 22 million people played the sport last year. Nearly seven million people were new to the game or returned as players during 2020. The growth from 2019 in both new … Read more
Dr. Carey Washington passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021
We are saddened to learn that Dr. Carey Washington, one of our great friends and volunteers, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021. Carey served as a volunteer and official at the state, section, and national levels for over 30 years. He was the Chair of the USTA Southern Officials Committee and a member of … Read more
USTA SC to Host Second Virtual Community Conversation on Race & Tennis
USTA South Carolina will host its second Community Conversation on Race and Tennis in South Carolina on Wednesday, March 24 at 6:30 p.m. This event will build on the first Community Conversation in November, where more than 50 people came together virtually to discuss growing tennis in diverse communities, learn about opportunities to get involved and network with other … Read more
Run for Racquets VIRTUAL 5K
Want to have fun, build healthy hearts, and grow tennis in your community? For every 5K registrant that lives in the USTA Southern Section, a racquet will be donated to a local tennis organization. This event is VIRTUAL, and you can run or walk between February 26-28. Registration is $25 per person and all proceeds … Read more
WATCH: South Carolina Tennis Players, Volunteers, Coaches Honored by USTA SC
Tennis coaches, players and volunteers from across the state are honored for their tennis achievements by the United States Tennis Association of South Carolina. The 2020 USTA South Carolina annual award recipients: USTA SC Award Honoree Regional Recognition Jeri Jimmelsbach Regional Recognition Paul Pittman Regional Recognition St. George Youth Sports League Regional Recognition William Simpson … Read more