We’re proud to share the latest National Tennis Participation Report on the continued growth of tennis across the country. 🎾 27.3 million people across the country stepped on a tennis court in 2025. That’s six consecutive years of growth. Since 2019, participation has increased by an incredible 54% – nearly 10 million more people stepping
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
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
There are great ways that tennis becomes a sport for life. Get in the action by learning more about tennis, teaching others about the sport, or volunteering to help promote and grow tennis in South Carolina. Learn more
Our mission is to improve lives and build healthier communities in South Carolina by growing and promoting tennis as a lifelong sport. We measure our success not only by the number of USTA members that we serve in S.C., but also by the number of people who participate in tennis. This includes the various ways people get involved in tennis, ranging from beginners playing together at a local park to longtime players competing in structured leagues at private clubs.
The USTA SC Board of Directors has adopted the following statement of commitment to diversity: USTA South Carolina is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as a strategic priority. We welcome all people who play, watch, support and enjoy the game of tennis into our events, programs, membership, and leadership and will not discriminate on any basis. We embrace our differences and strive to create an environment that is inclusive, provides equal access, and serves members of the tennis community fairly and with mutual respect. We will develop, promote, and support efforts to grow the game of tennis within diverse communities throughout the state of South Carolina. learn more
