USTA Pacific Northwest Section

Our section includes Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Northern Idaho - above the 45th parallel - and British Columbia, Canada, making it the largest geographical section of the United States Tennis Association. Over 200 volunteers and 300 tournaments make up the backbone for grassroots tennis in the region. We strive for excellence and are dedicated to serving tennis enthusiasts throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Please visit often as we will have frequent updates on tennis news and events throughout the Pacific Northwest. Don't forget to sign up for our e-newsletter that will bring you even more local tennis news (just click on the box to the right to sign-up). Your comments are always welcome so please feel free to email us so we can bring you the best web site possible.

USTA Pacific Northwest named 2008 RSI USTA Section of the Year

Jan 6 2009 10:50PM

The past year was full of noteworthy achievements both on and off the court in the USTA Pacific Northwest (USTA/PNW). Record numbers in USTA membership and tennis program participation along with individual and team national championships are just a few of the many highlights witnessed in 2008. The section's accomplishments didn't go unnoticed by the national tennis community as Racquet Sports Industry magazine named the USTA/PNW its 2008 USTA Section of the Year. Please continue to the next page.

Apply for a grant to host a Tennis Block Party in 2009

Jan 5 2009 8:44AM

In 2009, the USTA national office will offer a $200-$500 grant to at least 100 local Tennis Block Party hosts to be used for marketing and promotion of the event. USTA Tennis Block Parties are events designed to expose new players to the sport in a fun and entertaining atmosphere. They feature interactive games for all ages and ability levels and offer participants the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of the game – from fun and competition to social and fitness benefits. Please continue to the next page for more details about applying for a Block Party grant.

Pacific Northwest defeats Southern California to claim section's first Pacific Cup title

Dec 16 2008 6:14PM

Connor Garnett of the Pacific Northwest team.

The USTA Pacific Northwest fielded two teams in the fifth annual Pacific Cup and one emerged victorious defeating four-time and defending champion Southern California to claim the 2009 Pacific Cup championship. The juniors who formed the Pacific Northwest team put together an amazing weekend of tennis where they edged a talented Southern California team to win the title by just four games. Also representing the section and performing well at this year’s Pacific Cup was British Columbia. The team from Northern California rounded out the field of four. Please continue to the next page for more.

January

1/19-2/1 2009 Australian Open - please click here for more.

February

2/7 Oregon High School Tennis Coaches Clinic sponsored by Greater Portland Tennis Council to be held at St. John's Racquet Center in Portland from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please click here for more information and to view and print the registration form.