South Philadelphia Tennis Association “This ain’t no country club!”
FREE USTA Adult Red Ball Play!!!
Join the celebration of a century of USTA Middle States' dedication to the community service with USTA Red Ball for adults! Come out, try it, and start playing in minutes! Red Ball for Adults is designed for everyone, with no prior experience needed, making it fun for people of any athletic level. It's appropriate for all ages, skills, and body types. If you're curious and have never played, this is your opportunity. Experience Red Ball with its smaller courts, lighter rackets, and adaptive balls, while participating in the world's healthiest sport. Attend one of our FREE Clinics and learn to play in just 15 minutes—it's that easy. Once you're familiar with this thrilling sport without limits, join our Social League, available even on the same day. Register for FREE Learning Clinics and Social League Play here or at Meetup.com/TheSPTA.
There's a new sheriff in town!
Following a fantastic summer with dozens of new players joining The Jedi Penguins, our fall season has begun. Both new and existing players are enjoying socializing and assisting each other in reaching their full potential, and we've celebrated with a winning response. One of our most esteemed players, Richard Freeman, has transitioned from a great player to an exceptional coach. Rich is on the court several nights and weekend afternoons, but Fridays are reserved for 'Load and Explode' with everyone's favorite smile! Our 3.5+ 'Grip and Rip' Class will feature our energetic, no-nonsense drill sergeant, because "This Ain't No Country Club!"
Please note: a USTA Membership is NOT the same as an SPTA membership. SPTA Memberships offer at least a 20% discount on all programs and events, and a Full Sponsorship includes the same benefits, plus 3 private lessons and an SPTA welcome gift. Both memberships support our Junior Leadership and Players In Need Initiatives.
PAYMENTS: Fees for any program, event, or individual drop-in classes can be made on this site, our Venmo Page, or our PayPal Page.
Reach us for any additional information at (215) 715-4662 or TheSPTA@hotmail.com
"Fun, Friends, and Fitness Through Urban Tennis"
Welcome to The South Philadelphia Tennis Association
The SPTA Mission:
To provide the South Philadelphia area with the highest quality instructional, social and competitive programming, while oordinating a team of local stakeholders for community outreach and education. We are a team of friends and families that provide access to the unmatched health and social benifits of our unique sport, presented in a simple and accomplishing way.
Our Play-To-Learn approach gets players hitting the ball back and forth the first day out. Remember, it's more fun to hit the ball, than to chase it around to pick it up. Juniors and adults enjoy exciting moments of accomplishment, learning all aspects of the game by playing with new friends and partners. You'll steadily learn healthy shot-making and reliable skills through simple bio-mechanical fundamentals. Players gain a sense of accomplishment that is felt by overcoming managable goals with eachother. Through teamwork and suport, a camaraderi is built between each participant in your group. You and your partners will feel an excitment that builds bonds of friendship worthy of any professional sports team! Come alone or bring a friend, one way or the other you'll have such a blast you'll want to tell everyone at home about your new adventures in play!
Wear Loose clothing, lace up those sneakers, and bring a towel and water to the courts. Missing or making your shots won't matter, giving it all you got will, because becoming a legend takes some work and This Ain't No Country Club!
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For juniors you can see raised levels of mindfullness in the areas of responsible sportsmanship, as well as personal effort and contribution. Adult players also enjoy the same processes through partnering up and working together with their peers. Teamwork and cooperation accomplish incrimental challenges and help each other aquire new skills. With your new friends you'll find raised confidence, a healthy atmusphere, and help each other conquor worthy goals.
We are forever greatfull to The USTA, primarily it's Middle States Section, and The Philadelphia Tennis District for thier unwavering support. The USTA is unmatched in it's commitment to resources, content, and opportunity provided to communities everywhere. Our long-time partnership continues the tradition of grass-root outreach, and brings the latest dynamic platforms and mediums to our community. The on-court activities and presentations we are capable to bring to our neighborhoods, keeps our players informed and instructed with the most current physical and mental techniques, providing them with the sense of comfort and confidence which extends outside the lines of a tennis court, into their everyday lives.
Become a Jedi Penguin! Our fathfull group of rebels benefit from the advantages of this life-long sport everyday. Enjoying socially competitive practices in a festive environment, let's you have fun and make new friends, while getting great exersize through steady workouts that improve the limits of your mind, body and soul.
Get ready for some Fun, Friends, & Fitness, because this is South Philly, and This Aint No Country Club!
SPTA Memberships and Full Sponsorships
SPTA Memberships save you 20% off of any SPTA Program or Event. A full Sponsorship includes 2 FREE private lessons, as well as an SPTA Sports Jersey.