USTA LEAGUE AND JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS REGISTRATION NOW OPEN IN THE PHILADELPHIA AREA

WHAT: USTA League and Junior Team Tennis registration is now open in the Philadelphia area. Spring is a great time to get out the racquet, shoes and balls and head to your local tennis court and be part of a fun, social and healthy activity. The USTA offers a wide variety of competitive tennis programs available for members of all ages.

Junior Team Tennis (JTT) introduces children of all skill levels, ages 5-18, to tennis as a team sport while USTA Leagues offers recreational tennis players, ages 18 and over, the opportunity to compete against players of similar ability levels.

WHEN: Registration for USTA League and USTA Junior Team Tennis is open now.

TO REGISTER: To register for USTA Leagues, contact Sally Baird at 484-302-0753/ baird@ms.usta.com

To register for USTA Junior Team Tennis, contact Laurie Schwepfinger at 610-935-5000 ext 236/ schwepfinger@ms.usta.com

ABOUT: USTA League
Registrations for adult tennis leagues are now taking place for those looking to enjoy the thrill of competition while making friends in the process. Health benefits of tennis include increased burning of calories, reduction in blood pressure and reduced stress. These benefits play a role in reducing a person’s risk of heart disease, the number one life-threatening disease among men and women. USTA Leagues offer several programs throughout the year that vary by gender, age, and skill level. Formats also vary by offering singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. Teams and leagues are set up by skill level which means matches will be fun and competitive. For more information, visit http://www.usta.com/leagueregistration

USTA Junior Team Tennis
Established in 1991, USTA Junior Team Tennis provides youth with all of the health and social benefits of tennis in a fun and competitive team environment. It promotes social skills and important values by fostering a spirit of cooperation and unity, as well as individual self-growth. USTA Junior Team Tennis is also a fun environment for kids to learn that succeeding is really more about how they play the game – win or lose.
http://www.usta.com/Youth-Tennis/Team-Tennis/