USTA South Carolina

🎾 South Carolina’s top 18 & Over League players are headed to Aiken! 🎾

This weekend, June 12–15, 2026, more than 860 tennis players representing 79 teams from across the state will hit the courts.

These teams have earned their place by winning at the local level. Now, the 18 & Over teams are competing for the chance to advance to the USTA League Sectional Championships and represent USTA South Carolina on a regional stage.

Players will showcase outstanding tennis, teamwork, sportsmanship, and determination at courts throughout Aiken, including:

📍 Odell Weeks Activity Center (host site)
📍 Fermata Club
📍 Riverview Park Activities Center
📍 Woodside Country Club
📍 The Reserve Club at Woodside

If you're in the Aiken area, stop by and support these athletes.
Good luck to all the teams competing!

Aiken Standard Visit Aiken SC Visit Aiken SC City of Aiken, South Carolina Parks, Recreation and Tourism

Grant Funding Available! 💵

Deadline: June 17 🗓️

🎾🌳 July is our time to shine as we celebrate National Parks & Recreation Month!

We’re excited to bring tennis to our communities through fun, engaging events that promote health, wellness, and connection. Tennis is more than just hitting balls. It’s about bringing people together, staying active, and enjoying the outdoors.

🏆 Host up to 4 events this July:
✅ Earn $300 for each completed event
🎾 Host a Red Ball Tennis League and earn $500

📅 Register your event by June 17 to secure approval.
📍 All events must take place during the month of July.

Lace up your sneakers, grab your racket, and help us make this July one to remember!

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A huge congratulations to two outstanding South Carolina Tennis Foundation Hall of Fame inductees!

At 79 years old, John is a Vietnam veteran, a farmer, and retired after a career working on the railroad. And, John plays tennis in Florence three times a week.

We could not do what we do without volunteers like John.

Yesterday, John took time out of his day to help set up a generator, blower, and tent. Today, he dropped off supplies, went to sing in the choir, and is coming back again this evening to lend a hand.

Thank you, John, and all of the volunteers who make our mission possible: to improve lives and build healthier communities in South Carolina by growing and promoting tennis as a lifelong sport.

The City of Bennettsville, South Carolina held its 6-court tennis court groundbreaking ceremony this afternoon.

The event, hosted by the city’s Parks, Recreation and Tourism Division, highlighted elected officials, as well as members of the police and fire departments.

Sheryl McAlister and April Gift attended from USTA SC. Paul Pittman and Ernie James attended from the Florence Tennis Association.

We’re proud to celebrate Noah Smith-Galloway, a dedicated player, volunteer, and leader in the South Carolina tennis community! His passion for tennis and service embodies the spirit of our sport.

Thank you, Noah, for everything you do to grow tennis in South Carolina!

Read Noah’s story featured by USTA National. 💙

United States Tennis Association - USTA (Official)

Some of South Carolina’s top adult league tennis players will hit the courts in Florence, SC this weekend, May 30 - June 1.

🏆 More than 860 players from across the state will compete at the 2026 USTA SC 40 & Over League State Championships.

If you’re near Florence, cheer on these athletes and celebrate the passion, sportsmanship, and love of tennis on display!

Good luck to all the teams competing!



Sites:
Dr. Eddie Floyd Florence Tennis Center
Ebenezer Park
Francis Marion University
South Florence High School