USTA Florida

🎾🏆 We witnessed amazing sportsmanship and exceptional talent throughout the Junior Sectional Championships 16s and 18s.

A huge congratulations to all the champions, finalists, and consolation winners of this prestigious tournament. Your passion and perseverance are truly inspiring.

We can't wait to see what the future holds for each of you! 🌟
READ THE RECAP ➡️ https://ow.ly/futP50SjgrH

Here in Florida, we advocate for tennis 🎾 – that means more tennis players, more coaches and more courts.

Being an advocate for tennis is easy. As a local player, provider and/or volunteer, you can get involved and publicly support tennis locally.

Our NEW advocacy program aims to empower everyone in to be a vocal advocate for players, coaches, programs and facilities: https://ow.ly/M8SZ50SholX

🎉 Big shoutout to the winners of the 2024 Junior Sectional Championships! 🌟 This event has a legacy of producing tennis stars like Danielle Collins, Amanda Anisimova, Mary Joe Fernandez and Sonya Kenin.

Who will follow in their footsteps? 🏆🎾

FUTURE TENNIS STARS TO WATCH
🏆 Boys' 18s Singles CHAMPION: Benjamin Saltman
🏅 Boys' 18s Singles FINALIST: Kyle Chessman
🏆 Girls' 18s Singles CHAMPION: Shravani Chennamsetty
🏅 Girls'18s Singles FINALIST: Berklie Simmering
🏆 Girls' 16s Singles CHAMPION: Sophia Osipova
🏅 Girls' 16s Singles FINALIST: Aarini Bhattacharya

READ THE RECAP ➡️ https://ow.ly/PbxV50ShqTf

📣 Tune into the latest podcast episode featuring USTA Florida Past President, Dana Andrews, and Director of Advocacy, Christine Ducey.

Learn all about USTA Florida’s advocacy efforts to enhance the tennis ecosystem, particularly in public parks.

WATCH NOW and get inspired to become an advocate in your area! 🌟🎾https://ow.ly/qeME50Shhhv

🌈 This Pride Month, we celebrate Dennis Docil. As a Filipino-American and gay man, Dennis has found acceptance and purpose in the sport he loves. 🎾🏳️‍🌈

READ HIS STORY🔗 https://ow.ly/e2VA50SeHlh

Congratulations to Lucca Acioly, Reese Parker, and Kendall Smith for their exemplary sportsmanship during the Bobby Curtis Junior Sectional Championships!

Your dedication to fair play and respect is what makes the tennis community so special. Well done! 👏👏

Coco Gauff continues to climb the rankings!

In Memory: Ginny Mack Rollins says goodbye to Ginny Mack, beloved founder of the College’s women’s tennis program.

The Binkley family’s journey with tennis is a heartwarming tale of love, dedication, and community. From volunteering with Special Olympics Florida to competing in junior tennis, they’ve shown how tennis can unite families and create lasting bonds.

Read more about their inspiring story and learn how tennis can make a difference in your family’s life. 🌟🎾
🔗 https://ow.ly/KqBZ50SbVX3

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Frances Giltz, a beloved member of the USTA Florida family.

With over 20 years of dedicated service as an official, Mary Frances left a lasting mark on the community. She was named Official of the Year, inducted into the USTA Florida Tennis Hall of Fame, and received the prestigious USTA Florida Merit Award. Beyond her accolades, Mary Frances cherished the friendships, memories, and challenges that umpiring brought her.

Her legacy of excellence and passion for tennis will forever be remembered. 🎾❤️

Remembering USTA Florida Volunteer and Merit Award Winner Mary Frances Giltz - USTA Florida USTA Florida is saddened to learn about the passing of Mary Frances Giltz are long-time tennis volunteer and Merit Award winner.

USTA Florida sends our deepest condolences to our President-Elect Chuck Gill on the loss of his son, Jacob Gill. As a teacher, tutor and high school tennis coach, Jacob made a lasting impact on the children he taught.

In honor of Jacob, the Gill family asks that you consider a donation to our USTA Florida Section Foundation in his memory. https://ow.ly/Nnyp50S9ASb

Read his obituary: https://ow.ly/fK7v50S9ARy

Jacob Gill Obituary - Palm Beach Gardens, FL Celebrate the life of Jacob Gill, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of IJ Morris at Star of David Cemetery of the Palm Beaches.

🎾👏 The Junior Team Tennis (JTT) State Championships were filled with intense matches, incredible teamwork, and a fantastic sense of community.

Congratulations to all the participants who showcased exceptional talent and sportsmanship. 🌟

WINNERS AND FINALISTS
🏆14U Yellow Ball WINNER: Elite Tennis
🏅14U Yellow Ball FINALIST: Yacht Stars
🏆12U Yellow Ball WINNER: Sharks
🏅12U Yellow Ball FINALIST: Neighborhood Tennis
🏆12U Green Ball WINNER: Neighborhood Tennis
🏅12U Green Ball FINALIST: Aces in Your Faces

READ THE RECAP ➡️ https://ow.ly/PnrG50S93gM

Blair Henley joins the Here To Serve Podcast to reveal the intricacies of tennis media, the challenges women face, and share incredible stories about international pros. 🎾✨

WATCH NOW 📺 youtu.be/mER5P8BP8Zk

Closing Soon! Our Committee and Project Team application closes May 31. Interested in joining one of our committees? It's an easy 2-step process:

1️⃣ Review Committee Charge and Volunteer Position Description
2️⃣ Complete Online Application Form

Apply today:

Boards, Committees, and Project Teams - USTA Florida Our Boards of Directors set the strategy direction for our organizations, and work with a diverse network of committees, staff and project teams...

Join the legacy of champions and celebrate with Scott Kalb! ✡️💜

Maccabi USA is holding tryouts for the Masters Tennis Team at PGA National Resort, October 6-8. We need 3.5+ rated players aged 35 to 80+ to compete in the Maccabi Games.

Register today and let's make history together! 🎾🏅
➡️ https://ow.ly/lZUg50RY6VN

From Florida courts ⏭️ ROLAND-GARROS!
Florida's finest are taking the by storm! 🎾

Our talented players have been honed by the incredible ecosystem. Let's show them some love and support! 🇫🇷👏

The 2024 Special Olympics State Games at the USTA National Campus were nothing short of magical! 🎾❤️ It was a weekend filled with emotion, as we watched over 200 incredible athletes compete with unwavering spirit and determination.

To all the winners, your accomplishments have touched our hearts and inspired us beyond measure. You’ve exemplified the true essence of sportsmanship and community. We are so proud of each and every one of you! 💖👏

🎾 Join us as special guest, Matt Pressman, Editor of Florida Tennis Magazine tells us about his passion for tennis and the roots of Florida Tennis Magazine 💪

TUNE IN HERE 📺 https://ow.ly/n9lu50RJ3E7

Exclusive USTA Florida member discount available to all players within our network! Adult Leagues, competitive juniors, casual rec players: discover the AI for your tennis with SwingVision!

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🎾🌟 Shoutout to the next generation of tennis champs who showed up and showed out at the Finals & Season Celebration in Tampa Bay! 🏆

Whether you were slammin' aces or bustin' out your best dance moves between sets, you guys brought the hype and made it a tournament to remember! Keep ballin' and livin' that to the fullest! 💥💃

USTA Florida seeks dedicated volunteers with diverse backgrounds to guide programs and ensure tennis is accessible to all in the state. Apply to join one of our committees:

🏅 Awards
💸Budget & Finance
🪙Bylaws & Governance
🗂️Grievance
📈Investment & Audit
🤩Leagues
🧾Nominating Committee
⚖️Officials
🛝Parks & Rec

Time commitment and experience needed varies by committee. Learn more:

Boards, Committees, and Project Teams (Archive) - USTA Florida Our Boards of Directors set the strategy direction for our organizations, and work with a diverse network of committees, staff and project teams...

Orange and Broward County totally rocked 🎸 the Adult 55 & Over 7.0/9.0 Sectional Championships! Orange clinched the Women's draw while Broward nailed it for the Men.

Check out the amazing moments here: https://ow.ly/xktU50RAU6k

🎾🙌 What an ace-tastic event! Massive gratitude to Chelsea Reed Mayor City of Palm Beach Gardens, the City of Palm Beach Gardens Recreation and stellar volunteers for making the USTA Florida and Love Serving Autism All-Girls Tennis Camp a smashing success!

From serving up skills to building friendships, every moment was pure magic on the courts. 🌟 Let's keep rallying together and pushing for more opportunities for ! 🚺

🏆🎾 Serving up aces and stealing the show! 🌟 We're still riding the wave of excitement from the Tri-Levels and 55 & Over, where these incredible teams aced their way to victory! 🚀🔥

Let's keep the celebration going, because wins like these deserve a standing ovation! 👏💙

SHOUTOUT TO
🏆 55 & Over 7.0 CHAMPIONS: Hillsborough
🏆 Tri-Level 4.0/3.5/3.0 FINALIST: Broward
🏆 Tri-Level 4.0/3.5/3.0 FINALIST: Duval