Usta-Pacific Northwest Section

Infrastructure support services - invests in communities by revitalizing existing and/or expanding tennis brick and mortar indoor infrastructure as well as provides business support services to a section-wide network of indoor tennis facilities. These services include grants, trainings, opportunities for networking, best practices in negotiations and renovations, advocacy, digital tools, registration and scheduling platforms, shared services support and consulting support in creating business plans, staffing models, and operational assessments. Trainings incorporate industry-best on and off court curricula with the goal of meeting the constituent's tennis needs. Usta/pnw also offers turnkey services in operating, managing, and programming indoor facilities to create jobs, jump start local economic impact from special events and scholarships, and provide quality, accessible and affordable play opportunities for the general public and surrounding schools, businesses, and neighborhoods utilizing a community hub model.

Parks and schools support services - invests in schools, parks and recreation and other community partners by providing tools and resources to help develop and optimize their tennis programs. These services include digital tools and platforms, advocacy, shared services support, educational materials, program curricula, networking opportunities, consulting, equipment, and grants. Usta/pnw also provides turnkey program delivery services in parks and schools to ease the administrative burden on community partners, create jobs, and facilitate an inclusive, affordable, and safe learning environment for players of all ages and skills levels. Scholarships and grants are available for turnkey program participants and schools, particularly title i schools, to provide underserved students the avenue to pursue their goals and highest dreams by succeeding in school, improving their health and nutrition, and becoming responsible community members. Youth benefit from free modified tennis equipment that promotes success on the first day and integrated character development and life-skill lessons.

Adult competition - provides year-round competitive tournaments and league play for adults and seniors, as well as social events and match play for local neighborhoods, regardless of race, gender, or socio-economic level. In many cases, usta/pnw supplies loaner tennis equipment and the venue for participants to get fit and stay healthy through the lifelong sport of tennis. Usta/pnw continually looks to partner with private and public organizations in order to give back to communities, and to improve facilities at parks, schools, and other community locations. Participants are invited to supplement competition through volunteer opportunities at youth and teen recreational programs.

Marketing and outreach - promotes and increases awareness of the benefits of tennis and life skills across all socio-economic levels and encourages individuals to engage in the lifelong sport of tennis. Outreach efforts seek to educate and activate stakeholders on multiple platforms, including: schools, colleges/universities, community centers, private and public clubs, as well as governmental entities, such as parks and recreation. As a mission-driven organization, usta/pnw promotes diversity and inclusion at all levels and, through its youth programs, campaigns to tie tennis to character development and educational opportunities.

Junior competition - a myriad of competitive programs committed to the development of junior players, including year-round training, tournaments, team play, and related travel. Programs for talented student athletes ages 6 to 18 help develop necessary tennis skills and build character through the sport. Through training, participants develop discipline, decision-making skills, self-esteem, the ability to focus on goals, and commitment to high standards, with an emphasis on academic success and college aspiration.