Player and League Updates

The DCTA provides support for league play in both the Coastal and Neuse River tennis leagues. In 2024, over 1,500 registered adult players played on 71 tennis teams. There were also 177 junior players. Several teams, both men and women, qualified to play in state tournaments. Also in 2024 we had 7 Tennis Pros donate their time to teach various skills to almost 50 local tennis players. The 2025 Spring Tennis Kickoff is tentatively set for February 22 at River Birch Tennis Center. This will herald the start of the spring USTA season. More information on this event will be posted on our Facebook page.

Recycling Program

In partnership with Baywood Racquet Club, we launched a tennis ball recycling program in April 2024. Between the multiple sites, we have reclaimed over 1,000 balls. Recycling boxes are located at Greenville Country Club, River Birch Tennis Center, Baywood Racquet Club, Baywood East, JH Rose High School and South Central High School.

TryTennis

TryTennis started in September 2024 at Baywood Racquet Club. Many of the 30 new students are continuing with PlayTennis. Congratulations to all of our new tennis players!

Tournaments

• The Aces for Autism benefit tournament in April 2024 raised over $2,000
• A tournament in honor of National Tennis Month was held in May 2024 at the Greenville Country Club
• DCTA volunteers worked and coordinated the 65 & Over volunteers for the State Tournament in May 2024
• Greene Ridge Racquet Club hosted the area's first WTN Mixed Tournament during Thanksgiving weekend 2024. Over 40 players registered. The next tournament will be held New Year's Day.
• The Racquet Club of Greenville will host a WTN Tournament for singles on December 7, 2024 from 12pm - 6pm and for doubles on December 14 from 12pm-6pm. Email doug@rcofgreenville.com for more info.
• River Birch Tennis Center is planning to host a Youth Tennis Tournament in February, 2025. Please contact Montana Wiggs at MWiggs@greenvillenc.gov if interested.
• The next Tri-Level Tournament will be held March 1, 2025 at Greene Ridge Racquet Club.

Scholarships

DCTA awarded 1 - $1,000 scholarship in May 2024 to a graduating student from DH Conley High School. 2-$500 scholarships were also awarded to current junior players at South Central High School for use at a university sponsored tennis camp of their choosing. 

Applications will be available in February 2025. If you know of a young tennis player interested in applying for either scholarship, please contact Azita Movahed at azita_mohaved@icloud.com.

Young Professionals

A new focus for DCTA for 2024 was to host more tennis activities for Young Professionals. River Birch Tennis Center hosted a Tennis Round Robin for Young Professionals in November 2024. It was a successful event with 18 players participating. Players were asked to bring a canned good for donation to the Food Bank. DCTA plans to continue this goal into 2025, with monthly events held for Young Professionals.

DCTA Membership

2 new additions to the DCTA membership were hired this year. The new NC Advocacy Specialist will go to local community meetings and the new Media Specialist will promote DCTA events and tennis happenings from area clubs.